Entry (under ~$200) watches

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Great first watches and unkillable beaters. We list 21 entry-tier watches. 7 are mechanical (6 automatic, 1 hand-wound) and 14 run on a battery or light. 12 are rated 100m or more, the usual line for swimming. None have a sapphire crystal. Cases run from 34mm to 50mm.

Last verified 2026-06-27 · 21 models

Watch	Movement	WR	Case	Crystal	Style	Tier	Buy
Casio F-91W	Quartz	30m	34mm	acrylic	Everyday / casual	Entry	See price on AmazonCheck price
Casio Duro MDV106 (Marlin)	Quartz	200m	44mm	mineral	Dive	Entry	See price on AmazonCheck price
Casio G-Shock DW5600	Quartz	200m	43mm	mineral	Everyday / casual	Entry	See price on AmazonCheck price
Casio Edifice EFV-540	Quartz	100m	44mm	mineral	Chronograph	Entry	Check priceCheck price
Timex Expedition Scout	Quartz	50m	40mm	acrylic	Field / explorer	Entry	See price on AmazonCheck price
Timex Weekender	Quartz	30m	38mm	acrylic	Everyday / casual	Entry	See price on AmazonCheck price
Orient Bambino V2	Automatic	30m	40.5mm	mineral	Dress	Entry	Check priceCheck price
Orient Mako II	Automatic	200m	41.5mm	mineral	Dive	Entry	See price on AmazonCheck price
Invicta Pro Diver 8926OB	Automatic	200m	40mm	mineral	Dive	Entry	Check priceCheck price
Casio G-Shock GA-2100 (CasiOak)	Quartz	200m	45.4mm	mineral	Everyday / casual	Entry	See price on AmazonCheck price
Casio MTP-V001	Quartz	30m	39mm	mineral	Dress	Entry	See price on AmazonCheck price
Bertucci A-2T Original	Quartz	100m	40mm	mineral	Field / explorer	Entry	See price on AmazonCheck price
Seiko 5 SNK809	Automatic	30m	37mm	hardlex	Field / explorer	Entry	See price on AmazonCheck price
Citizen Eco-Drive BM8180	Solar / light-powered	100m	37mm	mineral	Field / explorer	Entry	Check priceCheck price
Orient Ray II	Automatic	200m	42mm	mineral	Dive	Entry	See price on AmazonCheck price
Orient Defender	Automatic	100m	42mm	mineral	Field / explorer	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 Marlin Hand-Wound	Hand-wound	30m	34mm	acrylic	Dress	Entry	See price on AmazonCheck 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 entry-tier watches have a sapphire crystal?

None of the 21 here. They use acrylic, mineral or hardlex crystals. How the crystals compare.

Can you swim with entry-tier watches?

12 of the 21 are rated 100m or more, the usual line for regular swimming: Casio Duro MDV106 (Marlin), Casio G-Shock DW5600, Casio Edifice EFV-540, Orient Mako II, Invicta Pro Diver 8926OB, Casio G-Shock GA-2100 (CasiOak), Bertucci A-2T Original, Citizen Eco-Drive BM8180 and 4 more in the table. 7 of those reach 200m or more. What the ratings mean.

Are there automatic or hand-wound entry-tier watches?

Yes, 7 of the 21 are mechanical (6 automatic, 1 hand-wound): Orient Bambino V2, Orient Mako II, Invicta Pro Diver 8926OB, Seiko 5 SNK809, Orient Ray II, Orient Defender and Timex Marlin Hand-Wound. Automatic vs quartz.

What is the smallest of the entry-tier watches?

The smallest are the Casio F-91W and Timex Marlin Hand-Wound, at 34mm. The largest is the Casio G-Shock DW-6900, at 50mm. What size fits your wrist.

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