Casio’s Latest Crazy-Affordable Throwback Watch Has Vintage Vibes in All the Right Ways

This sporty, retro-modern, analog-digital timepiece looks so good that you won’t believe how low the price is.

Close-up of a silver digital-analog watch face showing "WATER RESIST WR" and a digital display with numbers.

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By Sean Tirman

Published November 7, 2025

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Updated November 7, 2025

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When it comes to watchmaking, Casio is pretty damn prolific, launching hundreds of models (or more) each year. That said, they’re not all winners, especially the further you inch toward the budget-friendly side of the spectrum.

That said, the brand does have its home runs from time to time, and not just under the G-Shock name. Case in point: the sporty throwback Casio Vintage AQ-240E boasts a unique blend of impeccable retro styling and a jaw-dropping MSRP.

Silver Casio quartz wristwatch with teal analog dial and small digital display on a metal link band. — With its rounded rectangular case and integrated bracelet, this watch is pretty sporty.

Living in an analog-digital world

What’s interesting about this watch is that it isn’t a revival of an archival model. It’s an entirely new one. That said, you could be forgiven for thinking this is an ’80s reissue.

It does bear some of the hallmarks of Casio’s retro timepieces. For instance, it has an analog-digital display, marked by an eye-catching sun-ray analog dial and a wide digital display down at the bottom.

Along with furthering its vintage vibes, that dial combo also makes this watch super easy to read at a glance. The digital display also has a day display and indicates when an alarm is set.

Three Casio quartz wristwatches with metal bands, one silver with a silver dial, one silver with a teal dial, and one gold with a gold dial, each showing analog and digital time. — At the bottom of the sunray dial, the watch features a handy digital display, making it easy to read the time at a glance.

While the brand isn’t clear what movement, specifically, keeps this watch going, one thing is clear: it’s a quartz (as is always the case with the brand’s affordable timepieces.) Along with keeping the price down, that also means its highly reliable and dependable, despite being budget-friendly.

For reference, the watch runs on a single SR920W battery, which has a roughly three-year lifespan.

Silver Casio wristwatch with analog and digital display on a wrist wearing a dark long-sleeve shirt. — At 35.8 millimeters wide, this watch aligns with the current trend of smaller watches.

Timeless timepiece

The analog-digital display and quartz movement aren’t the only retro elements of this watch. Everything from its size to the bracelet further enhances its timelessness.

The case, by the way, is made of stainless steel and measures 35.8 millimeters in width. Although it appears square, it’s actually rectangular, despite its rounded edges being deceiving.

Silver Casio wristwatch with a teal face and digital display worn on a wrist. — The design is sporty, retro and unisex.

It is also paired with an integrated stainless steel bracelet featuring an adjustable clasp, enhancing its sleek, sporty appearance. Even the colorways are pretty classic; there’s an all-silver option, one with a teal dial, and a third (unreleased) all-gold version.

Unfortunately, there’s no word yet on when the gold edition will hit the market. That said, when it does go up for sale, it should cost the same jaw-dropping price: just under $70. That’s a pretty spectacular deal, all things considered.

Three Casio quartz watches with metal bands, one silver with a white face, one silver with a blue face, and one gold with a gold face, displayed on a glass surface. — The Casio AQ-240E comes in three colorways, although the gold option has not yet been released.

Pricing and availability

The two silver versions of the Casio Vintage AQ-240E (the teal 3A and silver 7A) are now available on the brand’s site for a jaw-dropping $70 apiece. The gold option has not been released yet.

Silver Casio quartz wristwatch with analog and digital display and metal link band.

Casio Vintage AQ-240E

Specs

Case Size	35.8mm
Movement	Quartz
Water Resistance	"Water Resistant"

$70 at Casio

About the Author: Sean Tirman is an associate editor at Gear Patrol who specializes in EDC, cannabis and outdoor gear.

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