Casio A168W vs Casio G-Shock DW5600E-1V
Casio A168W ($25) vs Casio G-Shock DW5600E-1V ($50) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right quartz.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Casio A168W | Casio G-Shock DW5600E-1V |
|---|
| Price | $25 | $50 |
| Weight | 21g | 53g |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz digital |
| Battery | 3 years CR2016 | 7 years |
| Case | Stainless steel | — |
| WR | 30m | 200m |
| Backlight | Electroluminescent | — |
| Display | Digital | — |
| Shock | — | 10m drop resistant |
| Light | — | EL backlight |
| Weight | — | 53g |
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 G-Shock DW5600E-1V
- 200m water resistant
- Shock resistant (10m drop)
- $50 invincible
- 7-year battery
- The original tough watch
- Basic digital display
- No solar or Bluetooth
- Resin can yellow with age
Casio A168W is the better value at $25. Both are part of our curated quartz index — tap through to check current pricing.