The G-Shock GMC-2500 and GAC-2500 are Casio's analog take on the 1983 DW-5000C, from $145 to $350. The MRG-D5000 sapphire edition costs $80,000.
The quartz crisis explained: how quartz reshaped the Swiss watch industry, who built the first quartz watch, the numbers and the Swatch rescue.
The best analog digital watches in 2026, from a $55 solar Casio to a $5,100 Breitling, with prices, sizes, power and one honest limit each.
Who made the first analog-digital (ana-digi) watch? Citizen, Omega, Seiko and Casio claims, the 1980s boom, G-Shock, and what to collect.
Answer about ten questions on budget, wrist, style and how you will use it, and get three watch recommendations with reasons, trade-offs and history.
The best watches under $500 in 2026 — from new automatics by Seiko and Orient to pre-owned Swiss classics.
Find the best watches at every budget from $500 to $15,000 in eight tiers, new and pre-owned. Prices checked November 2026.
Find the best watches at every price point from $500 to $15,000 — new and pre-owned. Covers every budget tier with specific reference picks, brand…
The best watches under $15,000 in 2026 — Rolex Submariner 124060 and Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi new; plus used Rolex Daytona Zenith 16520 and Patek…
The best watches under $10,000 in 2026 — Grand Seiko Snowflake and Breitling Navitimer new; plus used Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi 16710, Jaeger-LeCoultre…