Armitron Sport Retro Digital Chronograph Bracelet Watch, 40/8474

I was delighted after unboxing and wearing the Armitron Rubik. Typically, at this price point, you're looking at a plastic or resin case with a flimsy strap. However, this watch feels much more premium compared to a similar-priced Casio. The case is made entirely of stainless steel, and the bracelet is impressively good. The finishing is quite decent, with consistent brushing on both the case and bracelet. Fortunately, the watch is not prone to scratches or fingerprints. In terms of functionality, it includes an alarm, stopwatch, and a second time zone. You can also set it to chime every hour, which I find quite handy. The display is clear and easy to read. My only gripe is the backlight, which is practically useless, as many reviewers have noted. However, this isn't a deal breaker for me. I would rate this watch 4.5 stars (rounded up to 5).

Classic style digital time piece. If you enjoy the old metal squares of the 80’s you’ll really enjoy these. They feel stronger and more substantial since it’s a solid metal build. Does it have the greatest light for dark viewing? No but it looks and feels great, keeps excellent time and really add to the nostalgia factor. At such an easy price this is a no brainer. If you’re a fan of classic watches then grab one.

Excellent watch for its price! Glass is mineral, case is steel. Screen readability is not as good as Casio, but also at a fairly good level. Backlight is not bad, but the button is not always responsive and because of this sometimes flickering occurs and you need to press it again several times. Perhaps over time the button will become softer and the defect will be eliminated. I can recommend the watch for purchase.

Currently loving this watch. It's what I wish all of my Casios were. Stainless steel case, 50m water resistance, okay bracelet. I haven't even worn any of my significantly more expensive Swiss or Japanese automatics since getting this watch. After about a week the bracelet quit pulling the copious amounts of hair on my 7.5" wrist. I'm not sure why because the bracelet couldn't have broken in that quickly but regardless, doesn't pull hair like all of my Casios. I wish the bracelet had a bit more taper for aesthetics but the look is growing on me. I've only tested water resistance at very shallow depths but have had zero issues. Going to buy a second one just to have as a spare in case I lose this one. Great move by Armitron releasing a small retro digital that actually has a steel case, and it costs less than a dinner. I wish the rest of the watch industry would follow suit. Couldn't be happier with it.

I've liked the look of Casio's low-end watches for a long time, but always found them to be just too plasticy. It feels like a toy. But they never make a metal version, or when they do the price jumps from $15 to $100. So I am so glad I found this. It has the classic look but feels substantial and durable. The pushers are pleasant to use, the chime is surprisingly loud for such a small watch, and the functions it has are easy to use. I do wish it had a timer as well as an alarm, but for the price it's not unreasonable. Like all these cheap digital watches, I find the metal band it came on totally useless, but it looks great on any 18mm strap, which I have a bunch of. I'm currently using a silicon OD green strap, but it looks good and wears well on NATO straps as well. My only major complaint is the backlight, which is indeed terrible. Though... The numerals are quite legible, even in low light, and the light is just barely bright enough to make it readable in total darkness. For me it works most of the time. And most other cheap digital watches also have terrible backlights. I wish every watch could have Timex Indiglo, but alas. Still, this is currently straight to the top of my favorite digital watches. I can't imagine it being unseated by anything that isn't substantially more expensive.

Wow the quality of this watch for the price crazy. Pictures do not do this watch justice. Beautiful watch, easy to operate, nice wieght and size. No complaints what so ever.

Pro: all stainless steel, not silver painted plastic, which gives a sense of quality. Neat retro vibe. Cons: far too small at least for me. Looks like a child’s or women’s watch. Perhaps that’s true to the original 80s design but not for me. Also, the backlight is useless.

Considering the case is stainless steel, this is a bargain for the price compared to similarly built digitals on the market elsewhere. It is on the small size (unisex definitely) and unremarkable in many ways - so not overtly retro looking like the Griffy.. But it does the job it's meant to and has the vintage look to it. Downsides - The backlight is useless. Maybe the case could be bigger and it could do with a countdown timer for the gym, cooking and whatnot.

Je confirme tout ce qui a été écrit sur la qualité de la montre. Rien à voir avec Casio. Je possède moi même la A168 et A164 . Celle-ci semblent des montres pour enfants à côté de cette Armitron. Enfin une vraie montre pour homme (ou femme même). Je confirme également que la montre vient avec une mise à jour de la lumière!! C’est très satisfaisant même si ce n’est pas une ‘illuminator’ de la concurrence c’est beaucoup mieux que la misérable lumière décrite sur les vieilles versions (et présente sur la A164 de Casio par exemple). Je confirme également qu’il s’agit d’un module Citizen donc très fiable en principe. L’affichage est aussi net que la A168 mais un peu moins bien que la A164 qui est parfait à mon sens. Autre détail, je n’ai pas vu de non conformité sur qualité et en effet verre semble être en minéral plutôt qu’un plastique. Dommage que Casio n’en prenne pas exemple car leur jouets pour enfants ça va un moment. Bref cette Armitron est un belle surprise et je la recommande vivement, pour le prix difficile de faire mieux.

Nice, very very nice..Has two times to set, Alarm, Hourly chime, 12 & 24 hours The clasp seems a bit rough but I like that personally.. This is my first armitron bought.. My first two tone watch.. I like this.. Thanks

Ora che hanno migliorato l'illuminazione sostituendo il led verdino con uno bianco potente è diventato in assoluto l'orologio digitale con il migliore rapporto qualità prezzo: - cassa e cinturino in acciaio inossidabile - resistente all'acqua 5 bar - vetro minerale - ottime funzioni: ora, data, secondo orario, crono, sveglia, beep cambio ora, luce (manca solo il timer per essere perfetto) - movimento digitale affidabile e resistente (prodotto da Citizen) L'Armitron Rubik se paragonato ad un qualsiasi competitor sulla stessa fascia prezzo da 3 giri a tutti: Casio ad esempio per cifre anche maggiori al prezzo del Rubik è in grado di offrire solo casse in resina o cromate (l'acciaio lo vedi solo dai 100 euro in su e su pochissime referenze), vetri in plastica e resistenza all'acqua di max 3 bar (teoricamente non potresti neanche farci il bagno, mha). Insomma non c'è proprio paragone, solo Timex con il T80 e con l'Adidas Digital Two si riesce ad avvicinare al rapporto del Rubik (ma in quel caso il listino prezzo è comunque maggiore). Che dire, secondo me non resterete delusi. Indico solo i possibili punti di miglioramento per un eventuale aggiornamento futuro della referenza: - Il caseback è ad incastro (snap case), fa il suo lavoro egregiamente nel tenere lontana l'acqua, ma sarebbe bello avere un fondello con viti oppure ( e sarebbe il top) un fondello avvitato con apertura a farfalla. - Aggiungere al modulo la funzione del timer; personalmente ritengo più utile il timer rispetto al secondo orario.

Auch wenn der Preis sich alle paar Tage halbiert ist diese Uhr kein Schnäppchen. Sie ist sehr einfach. Die Beleuchtung ist albern und die Haptik wie man es für zwanzig € erwarten muß. Für den regulären Preis maßlos überteuert, wenn man das vermeintliche Schnäppchen macht fair bezahlt. Man bekommt in allen Bereichen eine Einsteigeruhr.....mehr nicht.

Good value for money!...