Independent Digital Watch Guide

Find a digital watch worth wearing.

Choose the size, style and features that matter to you. Get three watch suggestions, with plain advice on what each does well and what to consider.

25 Watch ReviewsIndependent advice with clear strengths and trade-offs.
Silver Casio A158WG-Shock GW-M5610UGreen SKMEI 1988Bright Freestyle Shark Classic Clip Sour Apple
Classic, rugged, budget or bold. Choose the route that fits.

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Question 1 of 3Which format feels more like you?

Three useful starting points

Three proven picks, three price levels

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MOST POPULARG-Shock GW-M5610U product view
Owned and reviewedMod-Friendly

G-Shock GW-M5610U

Best For:

People who want a proven solar-powered G-Shock

Current options

Available Colours

Case dimensions46.7 × 43.2 × 12.7 mmWeight52 gWater resistance200 m

Consider: you find stiff straps or hard-to-press buttons frustrating.

BEST BUDGET RUGGEDSKMEI 1988 product view
Owned and reviewed

SKMEI 1988

Best For:

People who want the GBX-100 look for less

Current options

Available Colours

Case dimensions51.2 × 45.4 × 13.8 mmWeight47.8 gWater resistance50 m

Consider: you want a case and strap that feel as sturdy as a G-Shock's.

Four distinct routes

Which kind of digital watch fits you?

Bright Freestyle Shark Classic Clip Sour AppleBold

Find Your Shark Style

Choose from bold colours or calmer, everyday designs in the Freestyle Shark range.

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Mods and compatible parts

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