Casio A168WA-1 vs Casio G-Shock DW5600E-1V
Casio A168WA-1 ($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 A168WA-1 | Casio G-Shock DW5600E-1V |
|---|
| Price | $25 | $50 |
| Weight | 51g | 53g |
| Movement | Quartz digital | Quartz digital |
| Case | Stainless steel | — |
| WR | Water resistant | 200m |
| Light | Electro-luminescent | EL backlight |
| Battery | 7 years | 7 years |
| Weight | 51g | 53g |
| Shock | — | 10m drop resistant |
Pros & Cons
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 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 A168WA-1 is the better value at $25. Both are part of our curated quartz index — tap through to check current pricing.