Casio F-91W
Casio F-91W-1 watch with a resin case and resin strap
ManufacturerCasioTypeQuartzDisplayDigitalIntroducedJune 1989[1]The Casio F-91W is a digital watch manufactured by Japanese electronics company Casio. Introduced in June 1989[1] as a successor of the F-87W,[2] it is popular for its low price and long battery life.[3] As of 2011, annual production of the watch is 3 million units, which makes it the most sold watch in the world.[4]
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Design
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Designed by Ryusuke Moriai as his first design for Casio,[5] the case of the F-91W measures 37.5 by 34.5 by 8.5 millimetres (1.48 by 1.36 by 0.33 in). The case is primarily made of resin,[6] with a stainless steel caseback and buttons, with the manufacturer's module number, 593, stamped on the caseback. The resin strap is 18 millimetres (0.71 in) at the fitting and 22 mm across the widest part of the lugs. The total weight is 21 grams (0.74 oz).
Features
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The F-91W is a chronograph, featuring a 1⁄100 second stopwatch with a count up to 59:59.99 (nearly one hour). The stopwatch also has the feature to mark net and split time (lap). Other features include an hourly time beep and a single daily alarm lasting 20 seconds and an annual calendar, with adjustment for leap years not supported as the watch does not record the year. February is always counted as 28 days.[7] The watch uses a faint, green LED backlight located to the left of the display for illumination (in earlier versions it was an amber microlight). According to manufacturer estimates, the watch is reported to be accurate to ±30 seconds per month.[7]
The quartz movement, designated Module 593, is powered by a single CR2016 3-volt lithium button cell.[8]
Water resistance
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The watch front is marked "Water Resist",[7] but Casio reports different values for different variants of the watch. The black version (F91W-1)[9] is "30 meter / 3 bar" (i.e. 100 feet / 44 psi), the ISO standard meaning of which is: "Suitable for everyday use. Splash/rain resistant. NOT suitable for showering, bathing, swimming, snorkeling, water related work and fishing".
Operation
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Casio F-91W, in regular timekeeping mode and using the 24-hour display option. The watch is currently set to sound the alarm and hourly chimeThe watch is controlled by three side-mounted push-buttons.
The time or date is adjusted by pressing the lower left button three times to bring the watch to time adjustment mode. The top left button is used to cycle through seconds, hours, minutes, month, date, day and normal mode. The right button is used to adjust the flashing value displayed. Unlike any other value, the seconds can only be zeroed. Should this happen before 30 seconds, the watch will zero in at the beginning of the current minute. After 30 seconds it will start the next minute as displayed. When the adjustments are finished, the bottom left button can be pressed once to return the watch to normal mode.
The watch display shows the day of the week, day of the month, hour, minute, seconds and the signs PM in the afternoon – or 24H (24-hour clock) – at all times, the alarm signal status (bar of vertical lines), and the hourly signal status (double beep on the hour, shown as a bell) are present when activated in the alarm mode.
In stopwatch mode, minutes, seconds and hundredths of a second are shown.
Usage in terrorism
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This improvised timer for a time bomb was captured in the early 2000s.The US government became suspicious of Afghans who wore Casio watches due to their ability to be used as timers for improvised explosive devices, a tactic favored by al-Qaeda.[11][12]
According to secret documents issued to interrogators at Guantanamo Bay, obtained[13] and released by The Guardian, "the Casio F-91W digital watch was declared to be 'the sign of al-Qaeda' and a contributing factor to continued detention of prisoners by the analysts stationed at Guantanamo Bay. Briefing documents used to train staff in assessing the threat level of new detainees advise that possession of the F-91W and the A159W, available online for as little as £4, suggests the wearer has been trained in bomb making by al-Qaeda in Afghanistan."[14] United States military intelligence officials have identified the F-91W as a watch that terrorists use in constructing time bombs.[15][16][17][18]
This association was highlighted in the Denbeaux study, and may have been used in some cases at Guantanamo Bay.[19] An article published in The Washington Post in 1996 reported that Abdul Hakim Murad, Wali Khan Amin Shah, and Ramzi Ahmed Yousef had developed techniques to use commonly available Casio digital watches to detonate time bombs.[20] Casio watches were mentioned almost 150 times in prisoner assessments from Guantanamo.[21]
On 12 July 2006, the magazine Mother Jones provided excerpts from the transcripts of a selection of the Guantanamo detainees.[17] The article informed readers:
More than a dozen detainees were cited for owning cheap digital watches, particularly "the infamous Casio watch of the type used by Al Qaeda members for bomb detonators."
The article quoted Abdullah Kamel Abdullah Kamel Al Kandari:
When they told me that Casios were used by Al Qaeda and the watch was for explosives, I was shocked... If I had known that, I would have thrown it away. I'm not stupid. We have four chaplains [at Guantanamo]; all of them wear this watch.
Variants
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Model name Description F-91W-3, F-91WG-9 Similar to the original F-91W, but including a green and gold trim respectively on the face.[22] F-91-WC series Neon colors for case, face and strap: orange, blue, green, pink, beige and yellow.[23] F-91-WM series Metallic colored cases with black straps: grey, army green, silver and gold. F-91-WS series Translucent straps with muted case colors: blue, pink, white, and grey[24] F-84W Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) model. Uses the same 593 module, but the case design is more similar to the older F-28W and F-87W. It has lugs instead of an embedded strap. F-94W Circular icon arrangement in the display. W59 Black case with rounded corners and blue accents on the face. Waterproof up to 50 meters. A158W, A159W, A163W, A164W Stainless steel band. A159WGEA-1 Stainless steel band, gold color. F-105W, A168W, A168WG, A168WEGM, A168WEM, W-86 Equipped with electroluminescent backlighting instead of the LED backlight in the other variants. Available in black color with a resin strap or in silver or gold colors with a stainless steel bracelet. Slightly different icon arrangement on the display and a thicker case due to the backlight system. Some versions also feature a negative display. LA680 A smaller variant, marketed towards womenCounterfeits
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Holding the right button for 3 seconds in the main timekeeping mode leads the display to show "CASIo", which is useful to spot a counterfeit model (applicable for newer models of the F-91W and its variants, including F-94W and A158W)Counterfeits of this watch are very common, despite its low price tag. These counterfeits generally have a lower plastic build quality, narrower LCD viewing angles, louder and higher-pitched beeps, and significantly less accurate timekeeping than genuine models.[25] The newer modules with the green LED light can be tested by holding the right button for over 3 seconds in the main timekeeping mode; this will lead the display to show "CASIo", as a test for authenticity. With the advancement in technology, however, some counterfeit models have also been developed to show this sign, although these are fairly uncommon. This leaves the only method of distinguishing them as assessing the overall build quality, timekeeping accuracy, display viewing angle and the printing on the screen glass.[25][26]
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As defined by Wikipedia, a digital watch is ”a type of clock that displays the time digitally, as opposed to an analog clock. Digital clocks are often associated with electronic drives, but the “digital” description refers only to the display, not to the drive mechanism.”
There are many different types of watches on the market, but by and large, they can be divided into two types: digital and analog.
Analog simply means that the timekeeping is presented with regular watch hands. Digital watches, on the other hand, present the time via a digital screen/LCD screen. Then, of course, there are other variants such as combined digital and analog, where a watch has both a digital screen and analog watch hands. This is of course beneficial from a practical standpoint as it generally means that the watch can incorporate more functions and become more advanced.
Digital watches should also not be confused with quartz watches. Quartz is simply a type of movement, meaning the watch is powered by a battery, which is most digital watches. But quartz watches can be both digital and analog.
The first digital electronic watches came about in the 1920s. But in 1970, Pulsar created an LED prototype which was developed together with Hamilton Watch Company and Electro-Data. In the following decades, digital watches became hugely popular on the market. They would also be part of the reason for the so-called ”quartz crisis, which was a big crisis in Swiss watchmaking due to the increased interest in quartz and digital watches, which were also substantially cheaper than their Swiss counterparts. Bear in mind that during this time, digital watches were something that brought new, interesting, and innovative technology to the table that people found very appealing.
Today, many decades later, digital watches continue to be extremely popular on the market due to their affordability, accuracy, and practicality. And thanks to technological innovations, digital watches can, today, be how simple or advanced the manufacturer would like, and include tons and tons of different functions and features in addition to timekeeping.
Due to the technical possibilities of digital watches, there is an endless selection of digital watches. You have everything from sporty and functional digital watches to elegant dress watches. There really is a digital watch for everyone.
And because they are much easier to manufacture than mechanical watches, they can be had at extremely affordable prices. Sometimes even for less than 20 USD. That is seriously impressive for a wristwatch.
In this article, we are taking a look at the best and most popular digital watches on the market. We have included digital watches from all spectrums, with everything from simple and affordable everyday watches to advanced digital wristwatch tools.
First up, we have the Casio SGW100B-3V Digital watch. This is not your ordinary digital watch in the sense that it is a sports watch built for the outdoors. It’s tough, robust, and has a number of advanced features that can come in handy.
The watch measures 47.6mm in diameter and has a robust plastic case. It is protected by a mineral crystal and is powered by a quartz battery movement. Seeing that it is an outdoor sports watch, it naturally needs good water resistance and this is specified to 200m/660 feet, meaning you can go diving and swimming with it.
It is its advanced and practical functions that make it stand out. It has a digital compass and incorporates Casio’s Twin Sensors. It has temperature and direction readings as well as a world time function with 29 time zones and 48 cities. In addition to this, it has magnetic declination correction, a 1/100-second stopwatch, four daily alarms, and one snooze alarm.
To make reading in harsh or low-lit environments possible, it is designed with a large LCD. The screen is, in turn, divided into three segments which makes it easier to read and understand key data.
All in all, this is a popular digital watch for outdoor enthusiasts who need a durable and tough watch that can withstand harsh conditions, but also provide useful key information.
The Casio Collection A168WA is a retro-style digital watch with a design that is inspired by digital watches from the 70s. In addition, it is also one of the most affordable digital watches on the market, priced at around 20 USD, which is part of the reason why it is so immensely popular.
The watch has a classic rectangular-shaped case with an integrated steel bracelet and a protective mineral crystal on top. For improved legibility – even in lower-lit environments, it has an EL backlight. Naturally, it is powered by a quartz movement.
This is far from the most advanced digital watch on the market, but it’s not trying to be either. It has the most basic functions and features, which makes it a great affordable everyday watch.
The Casio Pro Trek PRW2500T is a serious outdoor trekking watch that is built for extremes and outdoor environments. With that said, it has both a tough construction and lots of functions that can come in handy.
First and foremost, it is powered by a tough solar movement, meaning it gets energy from solar and ambient light, thus eliminating the need for replacing its battery. When fully charged, it has a battery life of approximately 5 months without further exposure to light. It has a water resistance of 200m/660 feet which also means you can go swimming and diving with it.
For improved accuracy, it has atomic timekeeping which connects the watch to atomic clocks and ensures perfect accuracy. The duplex LC display together with the full auto EL backlight with afterglow also helps with improving the legibility.
As for the functions, it has a lot to offer. This digital outdoor watch features a tide graph which indicates the tide level for a specific date and time, moon data, a digital compass, barometer, thermometer, and a bunch of normal features that you would expect to find in a digital watch like alarms, stopwatch, and countdown timer.
This is truly a digital watch for the most demanding and for those who spend a lot of time outdoors for example hiking, trekking, running, and camping.
The Casio G-Shock model line doesn’t need much of an introduction. It is known as the toughest and most durable digital watch ever made. Even the toughest watch ever made.
The G-shock is built to last and to handle all kinds of harsh conditions and environments. This particular model, the GBD-H1000-8CR is one of the most advanced. It is built for the outdoors and the extremes. As such, it has a tough construction, not to mention tons of functions and features.
The watch is built with a large and robust resin case with an integrated resin strap. It is water-resistant to 200m/660 feet which means you can go diving and swimming with it. Naturally, it offers great resistance against shocks thanks to its design and construction.
The movement inside is tough solar quartz which means it gets charged by solar and ambient light. It has all the usual features for legibility, including an LED backlight known as a super illuminator.
Casio has built this watch to focus on health and fitness, which is great if you, for example, are out hiking or running. It includes functions such as an altimeter, thermometer, barometer, and compass. In addition, it has a GPS signal reception with an auto receiver and a manual receiver.
As for health-related functions, it has a wrist heart rate measurement, heart rate, heart rate graph, and more. For training, it has speed, pace, calories, average pace, training analysis, and other values that are calculated using GPS or accelerometer data. All of these functions make this watch a great choice for fitness, health, and outdoor activities. Few watches are as versatile and functional as this digital G-Shock as it includes functions for so many different areas and activities.
The Timex Ironman Classic 30 is another simple and practical watch, priced at less than 50 USD. It is designed as a sports and activity watch and is more of a tool than it is a fashionable accessory.
The watch has a diameter of 38mm and a water resistance of 100m/330 feet, making it suitable for swimming. In this watch, you’ll mostly find the classic and basic features that you expect in a digital watch, in addition to a few others.
It offers a 100-hour chronograph with 30-lap memory, a countdown timer, daily alarms, 24-hour military time, and 3 different timezones. For legibility, it has Timex’s classic Indigo light-up watch display, making it easier to read the time and other data.
If you’re looking for an affordable yet robust and functional sports watch, this is a great choice. It is made to be convenient to wear during sports with a lightweight and easy-to-use five-button design.
The Casio Pro Trek PRG-270-1 is a tough outdoor watch built for the extremes. It has advanced and useful functions for all types of outdoor activities, and it is also built to withstand the harsh environments that these activities may involve.
The Casio Pro Trek has a water resistance of 100m/330 feet and is resistant to low temperatures. A convenient feature of this watch is that it is solar-powered, meaning it gets energy from solar and ambient light. The battery can last for 9 months on a full charge without further exposure to light.
The accuracy of this watch is +/- 15 seconds per month which is superb compared to a mechanical watch. It has all of the usual functions that you expect such as alarms, a full auto-calendar, world time with 31 time zones, a countdown timer, and more. But in addition to this, it has lots of useful outdoor-related functions that can come in handy if you’re hiking, running, or performing other similar outdoor activities.
For legibility, the watch has a full auto LED super illuminator backlight with an afterglow.
The more advanced functions of this digital watch include a barometer display, thermometer, digital compass, altimeter, and graphic direction pointer. It is known according to Casio, the new triple sensor in this watch has a 95% smaller direction sensor and a 90% reduction in sensor power consumption. One unique feature is its barometric pressure tendency alarm which alerts you of sudden changes in pressure readings. This can be really valuable if you are, for example, hiking, to avoid getting caught in a store.
For the toughest challenges, you can never go wrong with a Pro-Trek.
The Casio Vintage CA53W-1 Calculator Watch is a true icon and highly popular. Calculator watches have been around for some time and this one certainly brings a retro vibe. It is designed to function as an 8-digit calculator on your wrist, giving you instant access to constants for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. In my view, this is not really a fashion accessory, it is more of a cool gadget. Especially for those who actually need to calculate things frequently, but also for tech-and gadget nerds in general.
It has a small screen at the top and the classic calculator keyboard below it. The watch of course presents the time, but also has a number of additional functions in addition to the calculator and time-keeping. With this watch, you have dual time, a daily alarm, a 1/100-second stopwatch Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times, and an auto calendar.
This is simply a really cool, unique, and funky gadget for all retro-lovers. Plus, it’s priced at less than 20 USD which is an extremely affordable price.
If you are looking for a cheap, versatile, and practical watch, the Casio F108WH illuminator is a suitable choice. It has a simple design, and simple functions, and is good for everyday use or even to use when sporting.
The watch has a stainless steel case with a plastic outer shell measuring 42.4mm in diameter. It is presented on an integrated rubber/silicone strap. It features a digital display with LED light, daily alarm, and hourly time signal. It has a mineral crystal for keeping the watch face protected. Being a digital watch, it is powered by a quartz movement. For a super affordable digital watch, the accuracy of 30 seconds a month is quite good too.
It’s perhaps not the most beautiful watch, nor it is the most advanced, but it’s functional and extremely cheap. For when you want a way to tell the time and time things, but don’t want to worry about damaging your watch, it’s a great choice.
The Casio DW6900-1V is appreciated for its functionality and durability, but also its cool and sporty design.
It is made with a resin case and an integrated silicone strap. The watch is shock-proof and water-resistant down to 200m/660 feet. The screen has an EL backlight with an afterglow as well as a flash alert. The flasher comes with a buzzer that sounds for alarms. Furthermore, it has an hourly time signal, stopwatch, countdown timer, and more.
This is not the most advanced digital watch from Casio yet it is one of the most popular. This has to do with its functionality and robustness, but also because it has been popularized, to some extent, in streetwear fashion and for being considered a trendy watch. Its functionality together with its cool, relaxed style makes for a great digital watch.
The Casio AE-1200WHD-1AVCF is a cool digital watch with some serious 70s vibes. It really stands out from most others but still, it appeals to a lot of people, having sold in thousands only on Amazon. The watch has a diameter of 39,5mm and most of its size consists of several different LCD screens that have been divided into different sections to make it easier to read. The watch is fitted on an integrated stainless steel bracelet which adds to its sporty appeal.
It is definitely not your ordinary wristwatch, but it is appropriate if you want something unique that stands out.
In terms of functions, it has quite a few features to offer. It has a world time indicator, countdown timer, world map, alarm, and more. It has decent legibility thanks to the LCD display with LED light and after-glow. Protecting the different LCD screens is a mineral crystal that sits on top.
Despite not being an actual sports watch, it still has a water resistance of 100m/330 feet which is quite decent, meaning you can go swimming with it.
If you like tech and want to go old-school with a digital watch, the Casio AE-1200WHD-1AVCF is a watch that remains just as possible today as the originals.
This Casio G-Shock, reference DW5600E-1V doesn’t need any introduction. It’s one of the most popular digital watches ever made. It has a practical and versatile design, and useful functions, and is offered at a very attractive price.
It’s easy to see why this watch is so immensely popular. Its sleek and slim design makes it suitable for most occasions. At the same time, it is robust, tough, and durable to handle harsh environments and challenges. It is constructed in black resin and presented on a comfortable resin strap.
It has a multi-function rectangular dial and is powered by a quartz digital movement with an accuracy of +/- 15 seconds per month. It’s not meant to be the most advanced or complicated digital watch, but it has all the usual functions that you would expect, such as a stopwatch, countdown timer, hourly time signal, auto calendar, alarm, and so on. In other words, functions, and features can come in handy for everyday wear.
The water resistance is also great considering its affordable price. It is resistant to 200m/660 feet and can even be used when diving.
If you’re looking for a classic, affordable, retro-style digital watch, the Casio A178WA-1ADF is definitely a watch for you.
This watch is insanely affordable at just around 20 USD which you can wear it without having to worry too much about it. And if it breaks, you can simply replace it. It has a 32mm plastic case with stainless steel back and retro-inspired square shape. It is presented on a stainless bracelet for a more versatile look. On top of the crystal sits a resin crystal.
The center of attention is of course its large LCD screen which has luminosity with LED backlight afterglow for improved legibility.
Being a digital watch, it has a quartz movement. This is, as we can expect, not the most advanced digital watch considering its price but it still has all of the usual basic features that you would need and expect from a simple everyday digital watch. What is impressive about this watch is that it has a dual-time 10-year battery. Whilst it isn’t waterproof, it can handle water splashes.
In terms of functions, it has an alarm, a 1/100-second stopwatch, elapsed time, split time, hourly time signal, full auto-calendar, and regular timekeeping with hour, minutes, seconds, pm, month, date, and day. Considering its affordable price, the specified accuracy of ±30 seconds per month is quite good. Especially if you compare it with mechanical watches.
The Casio A168WG is a highly popular, highly affordable digital watch. Priced at around 50 USD, it’s a great versatile everyday watch that can be used on many different occasions. Plus, due to its affordable price, you don’t have to worry too much about scratching it.
The watch has a diameter of 37mm and a thickness of 10mm. It has an all-gold design and is presented on a gold-colored metal bracelet. Although simple and affordable, the gold gives it a more elegant and exclusive look that helps match its versatile nature.
It has a central LCD screen and has all of the basic functions and features that you would expect from a digital watch, but it is not the most advanced in terms of functions. At the same time, for a regular watch made for every day, you don’t need a ton of features, just the most basic.
The Casio W800H-1AV Classic Sport is, as the name suggests, a sports watch built for challenges. It has an insane price of around 20 USD which makes it one of the cheapest on this list. At the same time, the watch is by no means terrible. It simply offers great value for money.
The watch has a 10-year battery life which is impressive on its own. In addition to this, it has a water resistance of 100m/330 feet, an LED backlight for good legibility, a dual time function, and a world time function with world time in 31 time zones (48 cities).
In addition to this, you have regular timekeeping functions such as a stopwatch, c countdown timer, one-time alarms, and 5 daily alarms. With this said, it’s evident that despite its affordable price, it offers great value for money.
The watch has a resin construction and is presented on a silicone strap. The design makes it durable, robust, and suitable for all kinds of different harsh conditions that you may subject it to. After all, it is a sports watch.
Timex is known for its affordable and functional digital watches and the Timex Expedition Digital Chrono is no exception. This watch has a 41mm resin case with an acrylic lens making it tough and durable. It is equipped with a gray digital display and an Indiglo light-up watch dial for improved legibility in low-lit conditions. The LCD screen is also designed to provide good legibility even without the Indiglo light-up feature activated.
It is presented on an 18mm nylon strap which is appropriate for harsh conditions and outdoor use. To handle harsh conditions, it is water-resistant to 100m/330 feet, making it suitable for snorkeling and swimming.
When it comes to functions, it has all of the basic functions that you would expect. It incorporates a 100-hour chronograph with lap and split times, a 24-hour countdown timer, and a month, day, and date calendar. It is also equipped with 3 daily alarms (weekday or weekend alarms as well as a 24-hour military time mode for timekeeping in 2 timezones.
All in all, the Timex Expedition is a functional everyday watch that is built for the outdoors, making it suitable for many different occasions.
The Expert in digital watches, Casio, has made what is one of the most popular digital watches in the world. And frankly, it’s easy to see why. This watch has a simple, slim, and versatile design, it’s functional, and it’s practical. In addition, it has a price tag of under 20 USD which is seriously impressive considering what you are actually getting.
The watch is relatively small with a diameter of 33mm and has a squared case design made in resin. On top of the case, it has a mineral crystal. Naturally, it is powered by a quartz movement and has a digital LCD display. It is also equipped with night light, making it possible to read the time in the dark.
For a simple and basic digital watch, it has everything you need in terms of functions, it includes an alarm, chronograph functions, a 1/100th stopwatch, an auto calendar, an hourly time signal, and more.
If you’re looking for a simple and affordable digital watch for keeping track of time, and that you don’t have to worry too much about, this is definitely one of the best choices out there.
Last but not least, we have the Casio W735H-1AVCF. This digital watch is built as a versatile, sporty, and durable timepiece. Priced at around 30 USD, it is one of the best affordable digital watches on the market.
It is designed with a 44mm robust and durable resin case with a mineral crystal. Powered by a Japanese quartz movement, it incorporates all of the usual digital watch functions and then some. The watch has a 1/110 seconds stopwatch, a timer, a countdown timer, an alarm function, a 12-hour or 24-hour format, elapsed time, split time, and much more.
The water resistance is what you can expect at 100m/330 feet and to go with the sporty nature, it is presented on a ribbed resin band with buckle closure.
To improve legibility, it has an illuminator function that lights up the dial and makes it possible to read the time in any environment. It also gives you the possibility of setting up a second location time, setting an alarm with an audible signal as well as vibrations without the alarm sound.
The battery life of 10 years is also really impressive.
As you have seen, there is an endless selection of different digital watches in all kinds of different executions and designs. With that in mind, it can feel overwhelming to know what to look for.
To help you in your decision, we will go through the most important considerations that you need to consider when making your pick.
Different digital watches have different battery life lengths. As you have seen, some watches come with a battery life of 10 years, but most digital watches only have a battery life of a few years. It can be convenient to have a watch with a long battery life that will last for a long time without you constantly having to change it. At the very least, it is important to consider it when you buy your watch so you know what to expect. Perhaps the most convenient digital watches are those that have solar power, meaning they get charged by solar and ambient light. Thanks to this technology, you won’t even have to worry about the watch running out of energy as it is constantly charged.
Another thing to consider when buying a digital watch is legibility. A digital watch should ideally have some kind of light-up function that helps you read the time in the dark and in low-lit environments – and most do. Furthermore, the information that is presented should also be clear without any clutter, which is always a risk with a watch that has a lot of functions. To help with this, many watches have screens that are divided into sections.
But regardless of which watch you choose, it is important that you choose a watch that is easy to read and that makes it effortless to read the information – both in bright and low-lit conditions.
Not all digital watches are resistant to water but it is a very convenient feature to have. Obviously, if you buy a dressy digital watch, the chances are, you won’t be diving or swimming with it. But if you, on the other hand, buy a watch that is intended for outdoor use and harsh environments, the water resistance suddenly becomes much more important.
If you plan to go swimming with your watch, you should look for one with a water resistance of at least 100m/330 feet.
Ultimately, when buying any type of watch, a lot of it comes down to your own needs, tastes, and preferences. Partly the design, but most importantly, its functions and features. This in turn depends on how you plan to use it. Will you go swimming and diving? Will you go hiking and exploring? Or will you use it as your everyday watch? All of these things ultimately affect the type of watch that is most suitable for you.
Three questions that can be good to ask yourself are:
This brings us to the next point:
As you have seen, digital watches come with all kinds of different functions and features. Some are more simple and offer functions such as a countdown timer, elapsed time, alarms, and so on whilst others are much more advanced and include functions such as a thermometer, barometer, and altimeter. When making your choice, it is therefore important to decide on what functions you want in a watch.
For example, if you plan to wear the watch when hiking, then you will likely benefit from functions such as an altimeter, barometer, and thermometer. But if you’re just using it as your daily watch, then you’ll probably be fine with the usual functions.
The size is always an important aspect when buying a watch. Different wrist sizes require different watch sizes. Plus, different types of watches will also have different sizes.
First off, the purpose of the watch will affect how it is designed. A rugged outdoor watch, for example, will be bulkier than a simple everyday watch.
But then you also want to consider your own wrist size and what size you feel comfortable wearing on the wrist. Make sure you define this before you make your pick so you don’t end up with a watch that is uncomfortable on the wrist.
There are plenty of watch brands that focus on digital watches. However, the brands that are the largest and have proven to be the best are Casio, Seiko Tissot, Timex, and Suunto. These brands are known for making high-quality digital watches with great performance and for having a large selection of digital watches that are suitable for all kinds of purposes. If you also include smartwatches, we have brands like Apple and Samsung as well.
There are many good reasons why digital watches are so popular. The most important reasons include:
This obviously depends on the type of watch you go for and what we are talking about.
If we are talking about battery life, a digital watch can last for anything between 1 year to 10 years. If it’s a solar watch, it can technically last indefinitely as long as it is subject to solar and ambient light that charges it.
If we look at it from a durability perspective, a digital watch can often be subject to harsh environments and challenging conditions yet still continue to function flawlessly. When taken care of properly, a digital watch can last for many years.
Yes! Digital watches can be repaired but ultimately, it comes down to the type of repair that needs to be done and how much the watch costs. We have looked at some digital watches that cost around 20 USD, and in these cases, it’s probably more appropriate to simply buy a new watch.
Otherwise, some digital watches are covered by a warranty which means you’ll be able to get them repaired free of charge unless the issue was not caused by you.
The term is normally used to refer to watches that feature a digital LCD screen to present the information rather than traditional analog hands. Digital can also refer to the technology of the watch which is what is used to make it function. Smartwatches, for example, may use digital technology but can still present the time via analog hands on the screen. Almost all digital watches use quartz movements except for smartwatches that don’t use the same quartz technology which has a quartz crystal.
The durability of a digital watch may or may not be important. As you have seen in the list above, there are extremely tough, robust, and durable digital watches that are built for the extremes. But there are also digital watches that are less durable and primarily designed as simple everyday watches and are not meant to be subject to shocks, bangs, and harsh conditions.
With this in mind, it’s important to think about how you plan to use the watch. If you’ll be using it outdoors in extreme conditions, you also need a tough and durable digital watch. On the contrary, if you are just going to use it for regular everyday wear, the durability factor is not as important.
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