The Best Casio Watches
Serdar D.Watch EditorThe right Casio depends on your budget and style. The F-91W wins for cheap classic, the G-Shock for toughness, the A168W for vintage looks, and the MTP series for a clean analogue dress. All of them pair low cost with high reliability.
Key takeaways
- Casio's strength is a deep catalogue that pairs low cost with high reliability.
- The F-91W is the reference for cheap classic, the G-Shock for toughness.
- The A168W stands out for vintage style, the MTP series for a clean analogue.
- Buyers wanting solar and atomic syncing should look at the GW-M5610.
The Best Casio Watches
Casio is one of the few brands where finding the right model for your budget is genuinely easy. Below we sort the catalogue's smartest picks by how you intend to use them.
Why Casio
Casio is the brand that proves reliability can come cheap. Its deep catalogue runs from a cheap digital school watch to a solar, atomic-synced G-Shock. The common thread is simple: every model does its job without fuss and offers surprising durability on a low budget. Most run for years on a single battery, while the solar models do away with battery swaps altogether. That makes Casio the most sensible starting point for a first watch and for anyone who wants an indestructible beater in the collection.
Best cheap classic
If you want to start with a single watch, the Casio F-91W is still the undisputed reference. With its light resin case, a legible digital display and a battery that lasts for years, this watch is a legend. It is an honest tool you will not worry about knocking around daily, and you would not be heartbroken to lose it. If it is your first watch, see our guide to watches for beginners too.
Best tough watch
If you want a watch that ignores impact, water and dust, the answer is the G-Shock. The classic square Casio G-Shock serves for years thanks to its resin guard and shock resistance architecture. A step up is the Casio GW-M5610, which adds solar charging and atomic time syncing, removing battery swaps and time setting from your life entirely.
Best vintage style
If you want the eighties-rooted square digital look on your wrist, the steel-bracelet Casio A168W is exactly the watch. With its light button, stopwatch and retro louvre-effect backlight, it is nostalgic yet fine for daily wear. For travellers, the Casio AE-1600 is a more functional digital alternative with dual time and a countdown timer.
Best clean everyday analogue
Casio is not only digital. If you want a clean quartz analogue that still slips under a cuff, the slim Casio MTP-S110 is a solar-powered, diver-inspired sport-casual choice whose low-profile case keeps it versatile. For a more sporty, thicker and highly legible dial, the Casio MRW-200H is the one to reach for.
Who buys which
For a first watch or a spare beater, the F-91W is enough. For anyone outdoors, on a site or in tough work, the G-Shock. The A168W for those chasing style, the MTP for an everyday analogue, the MRW for the sporty look. For a broader comparison, our guide to dive watches under £500 points the way too.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Movement | Quartz digital |
| Case | Resin |
| Water resistance | Everyday (rain and hand washing) |
| Battery life | Years |
Pros
- High reliability at a low price
- A very wide range of models
- Battery lasting years and easy upkeep
- Light and suited to daily wear
Cons
- Resin cases on most models do not feel premium
- Screens on some digitals run small
- Water resistance is limited outside the top series
Verdict
If you buy a single Casio, the F-91W is still the smartest start for its low price and proven reliability; step up to the G-Shock if toughness is your priority.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Casio makes the most sense for my first watch?
For a first watch, the F-91W is the smartest start. It is very cheap, light, legible and runs for years on a battery, so you will not worry about knocking it about. If you want something tougher, step up to the square G-Shock; for a cleaner, smarter look, move to the analogue MTP series.
What is the difference between a G-Shock and an ordinary digital Casio?
A G-Shock is built around shock resistance, with a special impact-absorbing structure and a thick resin guard, and the tougher models are rated to 200m. An ordinary digital like the F-91W is reliable for daily use and copes with rain and hand washing, but it is not as protected against drops, heavy knocks or real water exposure. Choose the G-Shock for the field, sport and tough work.
Where can I see the current price of these watches?
You will always find the current price on the relevant product page. Casio prices vary by market and over time, so we do not quote a fixed figure here. On each product page we show the US, UK, German and Turkish prices side by side; the price that counts is the one on the retailer's page.
About the author
Serdar D.Watch Editor
View profileSerdar D. is the editor at BraveryWatch. He believes a good watch should be not just expensive but right. He gets deep into the details, then turns them into something that is genuinely a pleasure to read. He gives relaxed, useful advice through the eyes of someone who truly cares about watches.
