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I bought a Casio w59 as a simple everyday watch. It's the more waterproof sibling of the more famous f91w. I like it a lot, simple face, natural numbers, exposed lugs, super functional.
But, like the f91w, the back light is woeful: one sided and not at all contrasty.
Luckily, some bright spark in Toronto has designed a nifty solution (works for both models) - a piece of dimpled plastic that slips behind the LCD display that spreads the light more evenly. It took more time than it should (you can see from the before and after shots exactly how long!) mainly because the screen decided firstly to display everything and secondly to display only a fragment. After a few back-to-the-beginning attempts and an 'AC reset' it now works as it should and I'm really pleased with the result.
Fun, if you like that sort of thing.
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1448973768/back-light-spreader-for-casio-f-91w-a