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Casio A168W vs Casio GMW-B5000D

Casio A168W ($25) vs Casio GMW-B5000D ($550) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right quartz.

Casio A168W
Casio
A168W
$25
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Casio GMW-B5000D
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GMW-B5000D
$550
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Spec-by-spec
SpecCasio A168WCasio GMW-B5000D
Price$25$550
Weight21g167g
MovementQuartz—
Battery3 years CR2016—
CaseStainless steel—
WR30m—
BacklightElectroluminescent—
DisplayDigital—
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 GMW-B5000D

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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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