Casio makes hundreds of watches, from the slim MQ-24 to rugged outdoor digitals. That choice is great — but it can make picking one feel harder than it should. Answer the five questions below and you will narrow it down to a handful of models in minutes.
1. What will you mostly use it for?
- Office and occasions: a steel or leather analog dress watch such as the MTP-V005D or MTP-1374L.
- Every day, everywhere: something light and easy, like the 20 g MQ-24.
- Gym, running and the beach: a 100 m digital with stopwatch and light, like the W-800H or WS-1800.
- Fishing, camping and the outdoors: the WS-1700H with tide and moon graphs.
2. Analog or digital?
Analog watches have hands and a dial; they look classic and pair well with work clothes. Digital watches show the time as numbers and pack in extra functions such as alarms, stopwatches, timers and a backlight. If you want both style and tools, read our guide to digital vs analog watches.
3. How much water resistance do you need?
“Water Resistant” is fine for rain and hand-washing; 50 m is good for swimming; 100 m is the safe choice for the sea, snorkelling and water sports. Our water resistance guide explains each rating in detail.
4. Which size and strap suit you?
Check the case size and band length on each product page. As a rough guide, a case around 35–40 mm wide feels compact and suits most wrists, while 44 mm and above makes a bolder statement.
| Strap | Best for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Resin | Sport, daily wear, hot weather | Light, comfortable and easy to rinse |
| Genuine leather | Office and evenings | Keep dry; looks better with age |
| Stainless steel | Smart-casual, everyday | Durable; can be resized by a technician |
5. What is your budget?
- Under AED 100: MQ-24 (AED 47), MTP-V005D (AED 91), W-218H (AED 86), W-800H (from AED 94).
- AED 100–200: WS-1800 (AED 118), MTP-1314L (AED 133), WS-1700H (AED 138), MTP-1302PD (AED 188).
- AED 200+: MTP-1374L multi-dial (AED 222), MTP-B185D octagon (AED 264), MTP-M305L moon phase (AED 353).
Prices are in AED and include VAT; check the product page for the latest price.
Buying a Casio in Dubai
Buy from a retailer that lists the full model number and official specifications, so you know exactly which version you are getting. At IN TIME TRAIDING LLC every watch page shows the model number, specifications and price in AED, and you can try watches on at our store in Al Ghurair Centre, near Union Metro Station. We deliver to all seven emirates, and unused items can be returned within 14 days.
