Taking A $15 Casio F91W 5,000 Meters Underwater

[terminhell@lemmy.dbzer0.com]

Back when stuff was mostly built to last. When pride still existed. Now the alarm function is behind an app and subscription...

[sem@lemmy.blahaj.zone]

It's a Casio.

[sem@lemmy.blahaj.zone]

I wish the article didn't skip the part about how they filled it up with mineral oil that sounds cool.

[d00ery@lemmy.world]

They do mention there's lots of guides. I couldn't find a wikihow, but here's a forum link https://www.thewatchsite.com/threads/superlative-oil-filled-f-91wthe-making-of-the-superlative-oil-filled-casio-f-91.8273/

[majestictechie@lemmy.fosshost.com]

The 91fw is still made to this day though. I have 3 of the things myself. My favourite watch to wear

[terrarum@lemmy.world]

It's a Casio.

[sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works]

Got some for my kids, they love them.

[sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works]

It's an offering to Cthulhu.

[ohh@lemmy.ml]

My wristband snapped... So not completely.

[boomkop3@reddthat.com]

Oh ye, I've gone trough a couple of those too

[terminhell@lemmy.dbzer0.com]

Oh, well then. I just seen a quick mention of a year in the late 80's. Guessing they're still made just as good?

[lando55@lemmy.world]

This will go nicely with the Nokia 3310 we sent last year

[a_baby_duck@lemmy.world]

Well yeah, the straps are junk. Zulu or NATO strap and you're set.

[a_baby_duck@lemmy.world]

I've taken mine surfing and snorkeling many times without ever thinking twice about getting it wet and it still looks and functions perfectly after something like 16 years. I'd say no oil is needed for any practical purposes, but it's still interesting to test the limits.

If it ever does break, they're cheap to replace. I'll be sad when they finally stop making them though.