Casio MTP-V005 (Dress Watch) Review - John's Watch Box #5
Hey, folks. As some of you are aware, I have become interested in building a wristwatch collection again. As a college student, I tend to favor cheap watches, and I realized there was a void in my collection: A subtle, diminutive, and dressy watch. Luckily, some digging led me to find a very compelling watch at a jaw-dropping price. Behold, the Casio MTP-V005L-7B5! Ugh, what a name. Anyway, I paid $30 for this watch brand new on eBay. It came in one piece, and I was instantly impressed. First of all... The Dial What a looker. It has a bold sunburst effect that reflects light beautifully. Otherwise, its silver dial is pretty conservative in its design. Price necessitates this, and it's not a bad thing. The face features classy flat roman numeral and line markers around the perimeter and a lined chapter ring within. The center of the dial is spare of the usual tacky "water resistant" text, populated only by the Casio logo. The hands are also simplistic with some lackluste...