The "Budget Tuna"? Casio AE-1700H Review: Features, Bezel ?

We’re diving deep into the 2026 release of the Casio AE-1700H, a rugged digital tool watch that blends the bold display of the AE-1500 with a unique aluminum rotating bezel. In this review, we explore the updated Module 3580—which adds a much-needed mute function and current time display in timer mode—and discuss whether that friction-fit bezel is a game-changer or just a fidget feature. Whether you're considering the standard 1AV, the "Pepsi" 1A2V or the gold-accented 1BV, here is everything you need to know before you buy. Detailed tutorial: https://youtu.be/CZYmwk-FvcE Quick settings: https://youtu.be/DJviZ-fTLaE Link to AE1700 - currently not available AE1500 : https://amzn.to/4vAiTwm MRW-200H : https://amzn.to/4mCXM8M 00:00 Model Introduction - AE1700H 01:18 Overall Design 02:02 Dimensions 02:23 Close Up - Display 03:22 Close Up - Case and Bezel 04:23 Close Up - Strap / Band 05:10 Close Up - Buttons 05:59 Specs : Module, Battery, WR 06:33 Modes : Timekeeping Mode 06:57 Modes : Stopwatch 07:20 Modes : Countdown Timer 07:40 Modes : Alarms and Hourly Signal 08:03 Modes : Dual Time 08:20 Rotating Bezel ? 09:36 Backlight 09:53 Module, Fishing Feature ? 10:22 Compared to AE1500/AE1600 10:53 Wearability 11:26 Pros and Cons 12:00 Summary/Verdict 12:28 Alternative Models