Written by: John Parker
Watches never last long around my wrist. The bands shatter while I’m working or I crack the faces at clubs (I’m pretty sure I’d have been a great Eighties backup dancer). But that’s why I’m so impressed with the Casio Men’s MQ24-7B Black Analog Watch; it’s extremely durable, a great value, and loaded with understated style.
Casio describes this watch as a “casual classic,” which explains why American Apparel sells so many of them. The MQ24-7B screams (ticks?) stylish competence. The resin band and crystal face are tough and water-resistant but not bulky. In fact, since it weighs only 19 grams, I sometimes forget it’s even on my wrist. That is, until I have to check the time, which, since the white face practically glows in the dark, I can do anywhere. And because this watch is the perfect size (37.5 x 35 x 7.5mm) it doesn’t snag on my sleeves or inappropriately insert itself into conversations (there’s nothing worse than an accessory that gets too much attention, right?).
Have I mentioned cheap? Cheap! Though I purchased mine at American Apparel, I would recommend buying online at Amazon or the Casio website, where you can get the watch for somewhere between ten and twenty dollars. That’s the same amount you’d spend at one night at a bar or on a really good pair of socks. And honestly, after owning one, I would pay three times that amount. This watch is a ridiculously good deal.
But the truly great thing about this timepiece is that it’s a bargain workhorse, yes, but it’s a stylish bargain workhorse. Since it can easily be dressed either up or down, I’ve worn it to job interviews, to a bachelor party and while hiking. And I’m not alone in my love for this watch; I’ve seen it on male and female wrists in Los Angeles, Portland and Chicago (it always looked great). The Casio MQ24-7B is, frankly, a must-have item for anyone who works hard, plays hard, and enjoys looking good.
PROS:
- Durable
- Easy to read
- Non-intrusive size
- Casual style
- Great value
Cons:
- Resin band could cause irritation on certain wrists (though not on mine)
- Utter lack of bling (if you’re into that)
- No toys (alarms, calendar functions, calculator functions, etc.)
Of course, Casio has been producing stylish watches (and some that are definitely not stylish) since 1974. There’s a huge selection to pick from and almost all are good values. Different color? Different size? Different finish? Casio has it under control. But my favorite is definitely the Men’s MQ24-7B Black Analog. A great price, a great style and the ability to go wherever I go; you can’t ask for more in a watch!
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Are you sure that it glows in the dark? Could you please post picture of this feature? I cant find any confirmation online regarding this fact! Thats very interesting!
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I’m 90% sure that this watch doesn’t have a ‘glow’ feature. The review says “the white face practically glows in the dark,” and I assume that by “practically glows” it actually means “doesn’t glow but looks like it does” which is probably because the face is a very ‘bright’ shade of white. I have a similar model, the MQ76-2A, and all it does is show the time and fasten around your wrist. A button-activated glow feature WOULD be a nice addition though.
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Hello friend, I wonder how the resistance of this watch on a day- to-day , it is durable as the bracelet , glass and so on. Thanked .
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I am partial to watches with round easy-to-read faces and leather bands (I have three Timex Easy Readers) but I have a fairly active lifestyle and a leather band gets disgusting in hot sweaty conditions. So this is the watch I wear when working outdoors in the summer, and the resin band is a pro, not a con.