Casio Watches – Ultimate Buyers Guide
In this Casio watches buyers guide, the Hoskings team explores digital and analogue Casio watches as well as the very cool vintage look Casio watches.
Casio Watches – The Ultimate Buyers Guide
Ask anyone, anywhere in the world about their first digital watch and I bet they’ll fondly remember getting their first Casio. Casio has been a household name since they first launched the “Casiotron” in 1974. That ground-breaking watch cleverly displayed the time digitally and was the first watch to have a calendar that automatically adjusted for longer and shorter months. It wasn’t long before the name Casio became synonymous with technologically advanced and stylish timepieces. In this Casio watches buyer guide, we’ll look at some of the more popular Casio watches and explore digital and analogue Casio watches as well as the very cool vintage-look Casio watches.
Why are Casio watches so popular?
As early as the 1970s Casio was one of the leading brands to produce high-quality watches with new features like a stopwatch and world time functions, taking watches way beyond their previous scope of just timekeeping. And Casio has never stopped innovating, now proudly making watches designed to help surfers map tides, like this G-Shock Tide digital watch, or the Casio Lap Memory digital watch that allows its wearer to record their lap times. Casio watches have even been to the absolute frontier of human endeavour, with astronauts choosing to wear the Casio G-Shock on their space missions!
But you don’t need to be an athlete or astronaut to enjoy wearing a Casio digital watch. There really is a Casio watch to suit every individual style and every occasion. So, if you're looking to invest in a reliable and stylish timepiece, you're in the right place! This ultimate buyer's guide to Casio watches will explore various types of Casio watches and help you find the perfect one for your collection.
Casio digital watches
We can’t have a Casio watches buyers guide without featuring Casio digital watches. The 1970s brought us many wonderful things; mobile phones, the Sony Walkman, disco music and the iconic Casio digital watch. Founded in Japan, Casio watches are known for their advanced technology, craftsmanship and durability. But let’s face it, they must also look good! Casio digital watches suit discerning individuals who prefer a modern and functional timepiece. One of the most iconic Casio digital watches is the G-Shock series, known for its shock-resistant design and rugged appeal. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a fashionista or simply looking for a reliable everyday watch, Casio digital watches are an excellent choice.
Casio vintage watches
Retro is back baby! And there’s not much cooler than a watch that looks like it’s straight outta the 1980s, but still has all the accuracy and efficiency you need in the 2020s. And if the 80s isn’t your favourite era, don’t you worry, there’s a lush range of Casio vintage watches in all shapes and styles. Take this classic Cartier-style Casio watch with a slim rectangular design and Roman numeral markers, available in a black leather watch strap, gold tone, or stunning stainless steel.
Or go back to the future with Casio vintage style watches that look like the original trailblazing designs from the 70s and 80s. Be like Ryan Gosling’s who sports the Casio A168 vintage stainless steel watch. Don’t like stainless steel? Get the same look with a rubber strap with this Casio W59 digital watch, or go gold with this Casio gold tone vintage alarm watch. For even more colour, check out the 80s classic Casio vintage chronograph analogue digital retro watch. And for the coolest vintage twist ever, this Casio black calculator digital watch is a wonderful nod to Casio’s origins.
Casio gold and silver watches
Nothing says luxury better than a smart gold or silver watch on your wrist. Casio gold watches combine Casio's renowned quality with elegant finishes to create a timepiece that exudes timeless sophistication. And the sleek elegance of Casio silver watches offer a look that works for every occasion.
Casio analogue watches
If you prefer a more traditional watch, Casio analogue watches are an excellent choice. With their elegant dials and timeless design, these watches offer all the advanced technology of digital timepieces, but with a more conventional look. Whether you opt for a simple leather strap, like this Casio brown leather with mother-of-pearl dial watch or a durable stainless steel bracelet like this multi-function stainless steel Casio watch, Casio analogue watches will complement any outfit.
Casio multi-function watches
These days many people expect more than just timekeeping from their watches. As always, Casio continues to innovate by creating multi-function watches that people love to wear. Even tech mogul Bill Gates wears the Casio Duro Marlin watch. The closest style to the billionaire’s watch is the classic Black Analogue Enticer watch which looks just as good, but won’t need a billionaire’s budget!
These Casio watches look amazing on men and women and come in a durable and fashionable stainless-steel with different colour dials. Choose from a black, blue, green or silver dial.
Casio men’s watches
Casio watches for men deliver in terms of style, durability and performance. Whether you prefer the vintage look Casio, a sleek modern look like this stainless-steel watch with green dial, or a highly-specialised piece like the Casio Fish & Moon Phase watch that displays moon data and fishing mode and heaps more features, there’s a Casio watch that’s perfect for everyone.
Casio women’s watches
Choosing a Casio watch for women is made easy by the fabulous range of great-value and stylish watches. Choose from elegant classic styles like this stainless steel watch, or get girly with this pink digital watch. Or, you can enjoy all the features of the famous G-Shock watch in a fabulous rose gold. There really is a Casio watch to suit every woman in your life.
If we haven’t mentioned your favourite Casio watch in this Casio watches buyers guide, don’t worry. Hoskings Jewellers has a wonderful collection of Casio watches for you to browse at your leisure. Either pop into your nearest Hoskings store, or click on this link to discover the exciting world of Casio watches.
If you’d like to order a specific Casio watch, then get in touch with a Hoskings customer service representative on the number below:
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Written by Niamh Hislop
Images courtesy Casio Australia