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Casio A168WA-1 vs Casio GMW-B5000D

Casio A168WA-1 ($25) vs Casio GMW-B5000D ($550) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right quartz.

Casio
A168WA-1
$25
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Casio
GMW-B5000D
$550
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Spec-by-spec
SpecCasio A168WA-1Casio GMW-B5000D
Price$25$550
Weight51g167g
MovementQuartz digital
CaseStainless steel
WRWater resistant
LightElectro-luminescent
Battery7 years
Weight51g
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 GMW-B5000D

Casio A168WA-1 is the better value at $25. Both are part of our curated quartz index — tap through to check current pricing.
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