Everyday / casual watches
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Go-anywhere watches that aren't pinned to one role. We list 17 everyday watches. 5 are automatic and 12 run on a battery or light. 12 are rated 100m or more, the usual line for swimming. 5 have a sapphire crystal. Cases run from 34mm to 53mm.
| Watch | Movement | WR | Case | Crystal | Style | Tier | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quartz | 30m | 34mm | acrylic | Everyday / casual | Entry | See price on AmazonCheck price | |
| Quartz | 200m | 43mm | mineral | Everyday / casual | Entry | See price on AmazonCheck price | |
| Quartz | 30m | 38mm | acrylic | Everyday / casual | Entry | See price on AmazonCheck price | |
| Quartz | 200m | 45.4mm | mineral | Everyday / casual | Entry | See price on AmazonCheck price | |
| 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 |
| Quartz | 200m | 50mm | mineral | Everyday / casual | Entry | See price on AmazonCheck price | |
Seiko 5 Sport SRPD | Automatic | 100m | 42.5mm | hardlex | Everyday / casual | Mid | Check priceCheck price |
Tissot PRX Quartz | Quartz | 100m | 40mm | sapphire | Everyday / casual | Mid | Check priceCheck price |
Bulova Marine Star | Quartz | 100m | 44mm | mineral | Everyday / casual | Mid | Check priceCheck price |
| Automatic | 50m | 40mm | mineral | Everyday / casual | Mid | See price on AmazonCheck price | |
Casio G-Shock Mudmaster GG-B100 | Quartz | 200m | 53mm | mineral | Everyday / casual | Mid | Check priceCheck price |
| Automatic | 100m | 40mm | sapphire | Everyday / casual | Upper | See price on AmazonCheck price | |
| Solar / light-powered | 200m | 43mm | sapphire | Everyday / casual | Upper | See price on AmazonCheck price | |
Citizen Series 8 NB6004 | Automatic | 100m | 40mm | sapphire | Everyday / casual | Upper | Check priceCheck price |
Rolex Oyster Perpetual | Automatic | 100m | 41mm | sapphire | Everyday / casual | Premium | Check priceCheck price |
Quick answers
Which everyday watches have a sapphire crystal?
5 of the 17: Tissot PRX Quartz, Tissot PRX Powermatic 80, Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000D, Citizen Series 8 NB6004 and Rolex Oyster Perpetual. Sapphire resists scratches better than mineral or acrylic. How the crystals compare.
Can you swim with everyday watches?
12 of the 17 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), Casio G-Shock DW-6900, Seiko 5 Sport SRPD, Tissot PRX Quartz, Bulova Marine Star, Casio G-Shock Mudmaster GG-B100 and 4 more in the table. 5 of those reach 200m or more. What the ratings mean.
Are there automatic or hand-wound everyday watches?
Yes, 5 of the 17 are automatic: Seiko 5 Sport SRPD, Citizen Tsuyosa NJ0150, Tissot PRX Powermatic 80, Citizen Series 8 NB6004 and Rolex Oyster Perpetual. Automatic vs quartz.
What is the smallest of the everyday watches?
The smallest is the Casio F-91W, at 34mm. The largest is the Casio G-Shock Mudmaster GG-B100, at 53mm. 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)
- Seiko 5 Sport SRPD vs Bulova Marine Star
- Casio F-91W vs Casio AE1200WH (Casio Royale)
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