If you were a kid in the 80s or 90s, you’ll remember a time when a Casio watch was the envy of the playground.
The cool timepieces felt futuristic, yet were simple enough for kids to operate - and had the kudos of being the world’s first electronic watch to boot. No more trying to work out which hand did what; Casio laid out the time and even the date clearly on its little digital face. The North Pole was likely inundated with hopeful letters for them.
From the initial groundbreaking Casiotron watch to the G-Shock that followed and the Baby-G watches that came afterwards and took the Noughties accessory top-spot, Casio has always been on the cutting edge of watch electronics.
And thanks to the mania for all things Nineties and Noughties, the designs remain as popular and timeless today as ever.
Though the metallic gold- and silver-coloured options remain a classic, the Casio watch family now extends to the rugged G-Shock and Baby-G options, alongside countless collaborations with popular brands and franchises, giving you a double zeitgeisty whammy for your money.
There are even some analogue versions knocking about if old school is more your bag.
A Casio watch also makes a great gift for all ages, making them a foolproof option for major events on your calendar, like birthdays, graduations, school exam results day and the biggie, Christmas. They’re relatively inexpensive too; affordable whether you like to have a few options on the go or want to start your own collection.
If you’re in the market for a Casio, we’ve put together a hit list of the best watches to get your hands on right now. From bright and beautiful faces to chunky bezels that sit reassuringly weighty against the wrist, there’s something for everyone in our chocolate box of an edit.
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Casio A168WG-9EF gold plated digital watch
This is the design everyone sees in their mind’s eye when you mention a Casio watch. The waterproof design runs on a classic quartz movement and features modes around the face, making it easy to find what you need. Features include a timer, alarm and light - while the display shows the time, day and date, giving you all the crucial info in one glance. The tech sits on a gold-coloured bracelet that snaps on and off.
Buy now £48.00, ASOS
Casio G-Shock Bluetooth Solar 2100 Series - GA-B2100C-9AER
If you like your gadgets, there’s so much to love about this watch. Aside from the can’t-miss-it canary yellow, it uses Bluetooth connectivity for accurate time-keeping and solar charging to up the ante for G-Shock watches - no need to worry about replacing the battery. It’s a tough thing too, made with a carbon core guard that reinforces the shock resistance, making this an accessory for active folks.
Buy now £116.20, Amazon
Casio Men’s Black Resin Strap Watch
A Casio so impressive it will have you doing a double-take at its price, this quartz Casio comes with a ton of handy features. There’s an LED backlight for seeing in the dark, a stopwatch, countdown timer and five alarms to make use of, as well as a world time function so you’ll never have to count across time zones again. In fact it’s an excellent travel option as it’s also water resistant to a depth of 100m; no worries about splashing around in the pool or the surf.
Buy now £15.99, Argos
Casio Men’s Blue Resin Strap Watch
If you’re looking for a minimalistic watch to wear to work every day, this blue design is worth a butchers. It’s made from long-wearing resin and is loaded with a few extra features - like day and date display, an alarm and a stopwatch - that will prove useful in a variety of scenarios. The bright blue and grey face add a little flash of colour to your look.
Buy now £10.99, Argos
Casio GMA-S2100SK watch in clear purple
Like jelly shoes for your wrist, Casio’s line of G-Shock watches are much chunkier and rugged - but that doesn’t mean they can’t come in fun colours. The face blends the best of analogue and digital time with a stopwatch, alarms, timer and LED light all ready and waiting to use. This is a water-resistant watch - up to 200m - making it perfect for holidays and swimming sessions. Got sand wedged in the strap? No worries: it’s made from easy-clean silicone.
Buy now £86.70, Amazon
Casio Unisex Black Resin Strap Watch
A super simple timepiece, this may not feature the electronic tech that Casio has built its brand on, but it’s still a very good watch. Perfect for anyone who works in challenging environments like agriculture, construction or plumbing, its only job is to keep you informed of the time. It’s also a good option for backpacking and holidays; far too modest-looking for thieves. Leave the Rolex in the vault, and pack this no-frills black watch instead.
Buy now £9.99, Argos
Casio Revival F-100 unisex digital bracelet watch in silver A100WE-1AEF
Celebrating the brand’s original designs, the Revival manages to look retro yet contemporary at once. The splash-resistant look sports a resin bezel for guaranteed durability. Extra features include an automatic calendar, alarms and an LED illuminator, all controllable on the watch’s dinky digital display. The bracelet design is comfortable to wear all day.
Buy now £39.50, ASOS
Casio Men’s G-Shock Sport Solar Fitness Smart Watch, Yellow/Black GBD-H2000-1A9ER
Smartwatches are becoming the dominant purchase for those in the watch-buying game, and it’s easy to see why. Armed to the back teeth with sensors, fitness trackers, call alerts and even GPS, they hold an impressive amount of tech on your wrist and help to streamline your life, an undoubtedly useful thing when you’re on the move.
Casio’s answer is the G-Shock Sport Solar Fitness, which comes with all of the standard features plus a few additional extras. It’s also available in black but we think the addition of fluorescent yellow adds a bit of excitement to the look.
Two year guarantee included from John Lewis.
Buy now £379.00, John Lewis
Casio Edifice Men's Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Part of Casio’s Edifice collection, this line of timepieces is for smart officewear. A vision of stainless steel and navy blue, the elegant piece has it all, from a stopwatch, to 100M water resistancy and a 46mm sapphire glass hood to protect the precious tech below. It also shows the date on the watch behind the analogue hands.
Buy now £75.00, Argos
