Everyday / casual watches under ~$200
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We list 8 everyday watches under ~$200. All 8 run on a battery or light. 4 are rated 100m or more, the usual line for swimming. None have a sapphire crystal. Cases run from 34mm to 50mm. They sit in our entry tier — roughly under $200.
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| Watch | Movement | WR | Case | Crystal | Style | Tier | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Casio F-91W | Quartz | 30m | 34mm | acrylic | Everyday / casual | Entry | See price on AmazonCheck price |
| Casio G-Shock DW5600 | Quartz | 200m | 43mm | mineral | Everyday / casual | Entry | See price on AmazonCheck price |
| Timex Weekender | Quartz | 30m | 38mm | acrylic | Everyday / casual | Entry | See price on AmazonCheck price |
| Casio G-Shock GA-2100 (CasiOak) | Quartz | 200m | 45.4mm | mineral | Everyday / casual | Entry | See price on AmazonCheck price |
| Casio A168WA (Casio Royale) | Quartz | 30m | 36mm | acrylic | Everyday / casual | Entry | See price on AmazonCheck price |
Casio AE1200WH (Casio Royale) | Quartz | 100m | 42mm | acrylic | Everyday / casual | Entry | Check priceCheck price |
Timex Q Reissue | Quartz | 50m | 38mm | acrylic | Everyday / casual | Entry | Check priceCheck price |
| Casio G-Shock DW-6900 | Quartz | 200m | 50mm | mineral | Everyday / casual | Entry | See price on AmazonCheck price |
Quick answers
Which everyday watches under ~$200 have a sapphire crystal?
None of the 8 here. They use acrylic or mineral crystals. How the crystals compare.
Can you swim with everyday watches under ~$200?
4 of the 8 are rated 100m or more, the usual line for regular swimming: Casio G-Shock DW5600, Casio G-Shock GA-2100 (CasiOak), Casio AE1200WH (Casio Royale) and Casio G-Shock DW-6900. 3 of those reach 200m or more. What the ratings mean.
Are there automatic or hand-wound everyday watches under ~$200?
No — every watch here runs on quartz. Automatic vs quartz.
What is the smallest of the everyday watches under ~$200?
The smallest is the Casio F-91W, at 34mm. The largest is the Casio G-Shock DW-6900, at 50mm. What size fits your wrist.
Head-to-head comparisons
- Casio F-91W vs Timex Weekender
- Casio G-Shock DW5600 vs Casio G-Shock GA-2100 (CasiOak)
- Casio G-Shock DW5600 vs Casio G-Shock DW-6900
- Timex Weekender vs Casio A168WA (Casio Royale)
- Casio F-91W vs Casio AE1200WH (Casio Royale)
- Casio A168WA (Casio Royale) vs Casio AE1200WH (Casio Royale)
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