Casio AE-1600HvsFarr + Swit Gamer 8 Bit

Owners widely praise the Casio AE-1600H for its large, legible digits and excellent readability, with many appreciating its comfortable strap and huge display. The watch is also noted for its 100m water resistance, 10-year battery life, and great value. Some owners find its accuracy exceeds expectations, while others criticize the lack of solar and atomic timekeeping, an acrylic crystal, and a thick case. One owner finds it strange that the watch lacks a function to display both timer and clock time simultaneously. Overall, owners rate the Casio AE-1600H highly for its exceptional visibility and value.

Owners widely praise the Farr + Swit Gamer 8 Bit for its strong 1980s and Tron-like aesthetic, with one owner calling it a gorgeous, dope, and bomb-ass watch. Some owners find the static dial image and strap to be cheap, and the $525 price tag steep for a quartz movement, though others note the watch has no cheap feel and its black and teal face with neon pink accents is attractive. A desire for a smaller 38mm size was also expressed. Overall, owners rate the Farr + Swit Gamer 8 Bit highly for its distinct 1980s aesthetic and attractive colorway.