Casio AE-1600HvsCasio GD-010

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Casio AE-1600H at true scale

AE-1600H

Casio GD-010 at true scale

GD-010

Diameter

49.7mm

51.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

54.1mm

lowest

54.9mm

Thickness

15.9mm

lowest

16.1mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

MSRP

$46

lowest

$110

Movement

Quartz

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Diameter
49.7mm
51.9mm
Thickness
15.9mm
16.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
54.1mm
54.9mm
Material
Resin
Bio-based Carbon / Bio-based resin
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Mineral

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$46
$110
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Casio AE-1600H

Owners widely praise the Casio AE-1600H for its large, legible digits and excellent readability, with many appreciating its comfortable strap and huge display. The watch is also noted for its 100m water resistance, 10-year battery life, and great value. Some owners find its accuracy exceeds expectations, while others criticize the lack of solar and atomic timekeeping, an acrylic crystal, and a thick case. One owner finds it strange that the watch lacks a function to display both timer and clock time simultaneously. Overall, owners rate the Casio AE-1600H highly for its exceptional visibility and value.

Casio GD-010

Owners widely praise the Casio GD-010 for its exceptional legibility and cool, "evil" look, with some calling it the most legible G-Shock ever made. The large display and solid buttons are frequently highlighted as strengths, though a significant number of owners find the 51.9mm case size gigantic, clunky, and too big for average wrists. Some users wish for features like solar charging or a vibration alarm, and one owner notes the 10-year battery life is a marketing claim based on minimal use. Overall, owners rate the Casio GD-010 highly for its striking design and outstanding display legibility, despite its imposing size.