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The best everyday watch worth buying

Our pick is the Casio G-Shock DW-5600. Below: why, what actually matters when buying one, what to get for less, the step up, and whether today's price is a good one.

The watch

Casio G-Shock DW-5600

The square G-Shock: shockproof, water resistant to 200 meters, and a battery measured in years. The watch you do not take off to do anything.

Buy it for: Work, sport, the one watch for everything.
Skip it if: You want something to wear with a suit. It will look like a tool, because it is one.

What actually matters when buying an everyday watch

Water resistance ratings: 200 meters means swimming and snorkeling are fine; 30 meters means splashes only.
Solar charging, so the battery question goes away.
Radio or Bluetooth time sync, so it is always right to the second.
A strap you can replace. Resin straps wear out long before the watch does.

Either side of the pick

Spend less

Casio F-91W

The famous cheap digital watch. Not tough, not waterproof beyond splashes, and it keeps time for years on one battery.

Check the price at Amazon ↗

The step up

Casio G-Shock GW-M5610

The same square shape with solar charging and radio time sync.

Check the price at Amazon ↗

Discounted today, if you would rather

Not our pick. These are the everyday watch offers live right now at stores we track, ranked on the evidence behind the price.

Tech & Gear · checked 11m ago

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from $32.97

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Outdoors & Everyday · checked 6h ago

Timex Peanuts Men's Weekender Baseball 38mm Analog Watch for $70 + free shipping

from $70

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Outdoors & Everyday · checked 18h ago

Citizen Men's Sport Casual Eco-Drive Watch for $165 + free shipping

from $165

1 current offer 1 merchant

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