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Casio G-Shock DW5600E-1V vs Casio A168 Silver

Casio G-Shock DW5600E-1V ($50) vs Casio A168 Silver ($40) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right quartz.

Casio
G-Shock DW5600E-1V
$50
Indestructible
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Casio
A168 Silver
$40
Retro
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Spec-by-spec
SpecCasio G-Shock DW5600E-1VCasio A168 Silver
Price$50$40
Weight53g40g
MovementQuartz digitalQuartz
WR200m
Shock10m drop resistant
Battery7 years
LightEL backlight
Weight53g40g
Water Resistance50m
Battery Life7 years
Pros & Cons

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 A168 Silver

  • Metal case
  • 50m WR
  • Retro aesthetic
  • Display small
  • Bezel scratches
Casio A168 Silver is the better value at $40. Both are part of our curated quartz index — tap through to check current pricing.
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