Top 10 Casio Watches of All Time — The Legends That Never Go Out of Style

There are watch brands that charge you a lakh rupees for a piece of metal on your wrist. And then there is Casio — a Japanese company that has been making watches since 1974 and somehow keeps winning. Not with luxury materials or Swiss craftsmanship, but with something more honest: watches that work, last forever, cost almost nothing, and look great while doing it.

Some Casio models have sold over 100 million units. Some have appeared in Hollywood films. Some are worn by soldiers, students, and CEOs who simply do not feel the need to prove anything. Here are the ten that earned their place in history. From retro classics to rugged G-Shocks, find your perfect everyday watch with these top 10 Casio watches listed below.

Best Casio Watches: 10 Legendary Models You Should Know

1. Casio F-91W — The Watch the Whole World Wears

First released in 1989 and still in production today, the F-91W is simply the most popular watch ever made. Over 100 million units sold. It weighs just 21 grams, runs for seven years on a single battery, and costs about fifteen hundred rupees. It has a stopwatch, an alarm, and water resistance up to 30 metres. The resin case is slim enough to slip under a shirt cuff and light enough to forget you are wearing it. There is nothing flashy about it. That is precisely why it has never gone away. It is the default watch for people who just want to know the time without fuss.

2. G-Shock DW-5600E — The Square That Started It All

The original G-Shock was born in 1983 when a Casio engineer wanted to build a watch that could survive being dropped from the third floor of a building. He succeeded. The DW-5600 is the direct heir to that first model — same square case, same idea, but refined over decades into one of the most recognisable watches on the planet. It is water resistant to 200 metres, built to absorb shocks and vibrations, and has been part of skate culture, streetwear, and tactical gear for over 40 years. If you own one G-Shock in your life, the square is the one to own.

3. Casio AE-1200WH — The Poor Man’s James Bond Watch

The AE-1200 was introduced in 2012 but looks like it was designed for a 1980s spy thriller. The big square face, the retro LCD layout, and the world map that lights up in the backlight have earned it the nickname ‘Casio Royale’ among collectors. It covers 31 time zones, has multiple alarms, a stopwatch, a countdown timer, and runs for ten years on a single battery. It costs around four to six thousand rupees. For anyone who wants a watch that looks interesting, functions brilliantly, and starts conversations at the airport, this is the one.

4. Casio MDV-106 ‘Duro’ — The Best Budget Diver Money Can Buy

The MDV-106, widely known as the Duro, is the answer to a very simple question: what if you want the look and capability of a proper dive watch without spending forty thousand rupees on a Seiko? The Duro gives you a rotating diver’s bezel, 200 metre water resistance, a clean and legible dial, and the kind of build quality that feels far more expensive than it is. It is not a toy. Swimmers actually use it. Snorkellers use it. People who just like the look of a serious-looking analogue watch use it too. At four to seven thousand rupees in India, nothing else comes close for the price.

5. Casio A158WA — The Stainless Steel Classic From the 80s

While most cheap Casio watches come on plastic resin straps, the A158WA arrived on a brushed stainless steel bracelet that immediately made it feel a step above the rest. It is thin, clean, and looks equally at home on a college student’s wrist and tucked under a blazer sleeve. The retro digital face has a kind of timeless minimalism that fashion people and vintage collectors appreciate. It has developed a resale market in India’s vintage watch circles, which says something for a watch you can still buy new for under four thousand rupees.

6. Casio CA53W Calculator Watch — Marty McFly’s Wrist

In 1985, Back to the Future put a calculator watch on Marty McFly’s wrist and made the CA53W immortal. It was already a product of its time — an era when putting a calculator on your watch felt genuinely futuristic. Today it is pure nostalgia, but the kind people actively seek out. The tiny number buttons still work. The display still shows time. It is not the most practical watch you will ever wear, but it is probably the most fun to explain to someone who has never seen one. Among collectors and film fans, it remains one of the most talked-about Casios ever made.

7. G-Shock GA-2100 ‘CasiOak’ — The Modern Classic

Released in 2019, the GA-2100 quickly became one of the most talked-about watches at any price point. Its octagonal bezel reminded everyone of the ultra-luxury Audemars Piguet Royal Oak — hence the nickname CasiOak — but it cost a fraction of the price and came with full G-Shock toughness. It is thinner and lighter than most G-Shocks, which makes it far more wearable for daily use. The analogue-digital combo display looks sharp and modern. In streetwear and watch communities across India and globally, the CasiOak has become a genuine style statement. It is the rare Casio that does not look like a budget choice.

8. Casio A168WA — The A158’s Better-Looking Night Version

The A168WA is essentially what the A158WA became after a few improvements. The stainless steel bracelet and retro digital face are the same, but the A168 upgraded the backlight to full electroluminescence — meaning the entire dial glows evenly when you press the button, rather than just a small corner of it. In low light, the difference is significant. Many people who have owned both say they will never go back. It is a small but meaningful upgrade that makes the A168 the preferred stainless bracelet Casio for everyday wear.

9. Casio DW-290 — Tom Cruise Put This on the Map

When Mission: Impossible 2 came out in 2000, Tom Cruise was wearing the DW-290 on his wrist and the watch became an instant cult object. The angular, chunky resin case with its industrial design gave it a tough-guy aesthetic that felt genuinely different from anything else Casio made. It was a 1990s child at heart — bold, almost aggressive in shape — and it aged better than most things from that decade. Today it circulates through vintage watch shops and resale markets as a piece of cinema history. If you find one in good condition, it is worth holding on to.

10. Casio F108WH — Small Watch, Big Attitude

The F108WH does not get as much attention as its bigger siblings, but it has quietly built a loyal following. The boxy, protective case gives it the feel of a smaller G-Shock, which is why people call it the Baby G-Shock — even though it is officially just a standard Casio. It is compact enough for smaller wrists and light enough to wear all day without noticing it. For anyone who likes the rugged Casio look but finds most G-Shocks too large or too expensive, the F108WH is the easy answer. It is the unsung everyday carry of the Casio lineup.

Quick Comparison: All 10 Watches at a Glance

Also Read: 7 Best Cold Press Juicers in India – Worth Every Rupee

What makes Casio remarkable is not any single watch — it is the consistency. For over fifty years, the brand has made timepieces that ordinary people can afford and that extraordinary conditions cannot break. Whether you are buying your first watch, your tenth, or looking to add something with history to a small collection, Casio delivers value that almost no other brand can match at this price point. The F-91W is a good starting point. The CasiOak is a good ending point. Everything in between is worth exploring.