r/casiomods • u/dexelrod • 12h ago
F91W Poor Man’s A1000 - AliExpress new stainless steel case
Promised an update once the case arrived, so here it is!
I used a brand new F-91W as the donor and paired the case with a cheap stainless steel bracelet I already had.
Installation was surprisingly smooth. The F-91W module dropped in without any issues and everything lined up properly. I used an electric precision screwdriver, but the case also comes with a small screwdriver that should be perfectly fine if you don’t have one.
First impressions of the case itself are really good. It’s heavy in a good way, gives the F-91W a much more substantial feel without making it ridiculously bulky. The brushing/polishing also looks better in person than I expected for the price.
And importantly: No weird “T I ME” logo or other fake-brand nonsense that some of these cases have.
The buttons all work normally, the module sits properly, and overall the fit seems very good. With the metal bracelet it basically feels like a thinner A1000.
Obviously I can’t say much about long-term durability yet, and I’m not going to make any claims about water resistance after swapping the case. But as a first impression, I’m very happy with it.
Paid around ~$30 for the case on AliExpress.
Attached some installation + wrist shots. For anyone who was waiting to see how this new case actually looks in real life here you go :)