Casio GAC-2500vsRatio FreeDiver 200M

FreeDiver 200M
RatioFreeDiver 200M

Ref. ratio-freediver-sapphire-stainless-steel-yellow-dial-quartz-rtf034-200m-mens-watch·MSRP $89

lug2lug doesn't sell watches. Buy links open the brand's or seller's own site. Some links are affiliate links: lug2lug may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosures

Measurements

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

Casio GAC-2500 at true scale

GAC-2500

Ratio FreeDiver 200M at true scale

FreeDiver 200M

Diameter

44.5mm

43.5mm

Thickness

12.7mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$145

$89

lowest

Movement

5757

Quartz

Case

3 specs
Diameter
44.5mm
43.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.5mm
Material
Resin
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
5757
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$89
Keep your wishlist and collection together in the appExplore the app

Reviews

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

Casio GAC-2500

The Casio GAC-2500 earns praise from its reviewer for a dial that reads cleanly, with well-spaced, horizontally aligned hands, a beveled date aperture, and a stopwatch that displays as a digit, which is practical for running. The main criticism is the bracelet and clasp: the links feel loose with noticeable gaps, and the pressed-steel clasp offers only three micro-adjustment points. Community input is thin, since the only owner-side source is a spec post that notes magnetically held hands can briefly sit wrong after an impact. Overall, the reviewer rates the Casio GAC-2500 well for its dial and running functionality, with the bracelet fit being the main reservation.

Ratio FreeDiver 200M

Owners widely praise the Ratio FreeDiver 200M Quartz for its excellent value, high quality at its price point, and robust build, often comparing it favorably to other brands. The watch features a sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance, with a quartz movement. Some owners find the 43.5mm case to be thick and chunky, potentially too large for smaller wrists, though it is described as looking nice and feeling high quality. Overall, owners rate the Ratio FreeDiver 200M Quartz highly for its exceptional quality and value, making it a satisfying vacation or beater watch.

Similar watches

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price, microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

DiscussionNot started

Also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog: alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.