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Casio A168W vs Casio G-SHOCK GA-2100 CasiOak

Casio A168W ($25) vs Casio G-SHOCK GA-2100 CasiOak ($110) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right quartz.

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A168W
$25
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G-SHOCK GA-2100 CasiOak
$110
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Spec-by-spec
SpecCasio A168WCasio G-SHOCK GA-2100 CasiOak
Price$25$110
Weight21g51g
MovementQuartzQuartz
Battery3 years CR2016
CaseStainless steel
WR30m
BacklightElectroluminescent
DisplayDigital
Water Resistance200m
Battery Life3 years
Case MaterialCarbon core
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 GA-2100 CasiOak

  • Slim for G-SHOCK
  • Carbon core guard
  • Great looks
  • No rechargeable
  • Resin strap creaks
Casio A168W is the better value at $25. Both are part of our curated quartz index — tap through to check current pricing.
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