How strong is the political link built on a $60 Casio watch? The answer will be vague. Thailand Ministers wearing Casio watch was trending in Internet few days ago.

What’s the story behind this business to politics connection? Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has been gifting $60 worth Casio watch to cabinet ministers in the circle, which may or may not be viewed under a political lens.

Anutin engrave his name on them after purchasing from small shops and markets during his travel and official visits around Bangkok, before gifting them. This emerging trend in Thai ministry spotlighted Casio AE1200WH model.

No worries if you are not much close to Thailand PM, Casio AE1200 series remain accessible to you from anywhere.

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Casio AE1200 series - where and how to buy?

The series was nicknamed ‘Casio Royale’ by watch enthusiasts due to its resemblance with Roger Moore’s Seiko G757 Sports 100 and also with the spy watch worn by Daniel Craig in Casino Royale.

Casio has build the series with its iconic rectangular case, digital dial with a tiny digital world map. It is a classic fit that goes with everyday casual look. The model comes with multi-time and alarm, beside offering 100 meters water resistance.

Casio AE1200 series features stylish variants differing in strap design and material.

Casio Youth Series Digital Grey Dial Watch AE-1200WH-1AVDF(D097)

Casio Youth Digital Black Dial Watch AE-1200WHD-1AVDF (D099) 

Casio Youth Series Digital Black Dial Watch AE-1200WH-1BVDF(D098)

Casio’s vintage mood invoking watch series, that comes with tiny information displays on rectangle case attached to either silver metal strap or resin strap, has a separate fanbase among watch enthusiasts.

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Casio Vintage A-158WA-1Q Digital Grey Dial Unisex Watch Silver Metal Strap (D011) is another option to consider within the category.

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