Casio A168W vs Casio A168WA-1
Casio A168W ($25) vs Casio A168WA-1 ($25) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right quartz.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Casio A168W | Casio A168WA-1 |
|---|
| Price | $25 | $25 |
| Weight | 21g | 51g |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz digital |
| Battery | 3 years CR2016 | 7 years |
| Case | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| WR | 30m | Water resistant |
| Backlight | Electroluminescent | — |
| Display | Digital | — |
| Light | — | Electro-luminescent |
| Weight | — | 51g |
Pros & Cons
Casio A168W
- $25 no-regret purchase
- 3-year battery
- Stainless construction
- Iconic retro aesthetic
- Works in any outfit
- 30m WR only
- Digital not for traditionalists
- No chrono or alarms
Casio A168WA-1
- $25 legendary value
- Stainless steel construction
- 7-year battery life
- Cultural icon status
- 51g featherweight
- Basic WR (not swimming)
- Crystal scratches easily
- Module is simple
Casio A168W is the better value at $25. Both are part of our curated quartz index — tap through to check current pricing.