A #WristCheck of an amazing value watch. It cost me just $6
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The #Skmei model 1096. It is labelled 'Solar.Lithium', which basically translates as 'solar assist'. It will preferentially use solar power and that in turn effectively extends the life of the battery. Indeed at a push it can actually run in a limited mode (not all features work) with the battery entirely removed (there is a capacitor, so it will even work for a bit without light).
I received the $0.49 Skmei watch fron Aliexpress. The tax was more than the watch costs at $0.58.
It does feel like there is a catch somewhere in this because even at the normal price of $5 it still feels better than the price.
There are still advantages to the Casio but the Skmei has a better backlight while still being thin.
Highly recommend at least picking up one if you can find it for $0.49
@82mhz I mean it is a cheap watch but it does the basic job as you saw and it costs basically nothing.
Even if you don't wear it it makes a nice little alarm clock next to the bed. For me it is just loud enough to wake me without it being crazy loud to totally disturb my wife (who gets up later)… well so long as I turn it off fast enough. 
Also that backlight if great if you need to look at the time in the night.
