# Casio AQ-230A-2A1MQY Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The Casio AQ-230A-2A1MQY is a lightweight, budget-friendly analog-digital hybrid tool watch with a durable black resin case and band, featuring a prominent central digital display flanked by analog hands, world time across 31 zones, five daily alarms, a stopwatch, countdown timer, hand-shift for clear digital viewing, and an electro-luminescent backlight, powered by the reliable quartz Module 3235 offering about 3 years of battery life on a CR2016, perfect for the practical user needing versatile functionality on a tight budget.

## Overall Watch Rating: 5.5/10.0

**Functions Metric (9.5/10.0)** - Packs an impressive array of utilities like world time, alarms, and timer rivaling more expensive multifunction quartz watches.
**Versatility Metric (8.5/10.0)** - Seamlessly transitions from daily casual wear to light sports and travel scenarios, much like classic G-Shock entry models.
**History & Innovation Metric (7.5/10.0)** - Benefits from Casio's pioneering legacy in digital and quartz technology, comparable to their foundational ana-digi designs from the 1980s.
**Complications Metric (7.0/10.0)** - Offers solid digital extras including stopwatch and world time, on par with mid-range quartz sports watches.
**Movement Metric (6.0/10.0)** - Delivers dependable quartz accuracy with multi-function module, similar to standard Citizen Eco-Drive quartz calibers.
**Brand Metric (5.0/10.0)** - Represents Casio's strong mid-tier reliability in affordable timekeeping, akin to Seiko's entry quartz lineup.
**Dials & Design Metric (3.8/10.0)** - Provides legible ana-digi layout but lacks refinement, on the level of basic digital-analog fashion-sports hybrids.
**Material Metric (1.8/10.0)** - Relies on lightweight resin construction for affordability and durability, but trails behind even entry stainless steel cases.
**Rarity Metric (0.3/10.0)** - Mass-produced at low price point, as common as other ubiquitous budget Casios on the market.

## Total Performance Score (TPS): 4.8

## WM Collector Grade: C

## Performance Insights: Dominates in functions and versatility for unbeatable utility at the price, while materials and rarity hold it back from higher tiers; tremendous value trading well under its implied price.

## TPS Interpretation: Solid Value: Overdelivers on practical features and everyday reliability well beyond what's typical for its price class.

## Watch Data
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