If you want a watch that will never die, solar power is the way to go. But, which are the best solar powered watches, and what should you look for when investing in one? These are a few of the top options as it pertains to solar-powered, vs battery powered.
Casio EF10 D –
For a low entry price point, this is a great option. The steel band, blue dial, and date window along with luminous hands are a few nice features for a low price point. It features pins on the band which allow you to easily resize for your wrist size, is water-resistant to 330 m, and features an elegant analog display for those who prefer higher-end, fancy watch styles.
Casio GW G-Shock –
For the rugged, outdoor type, this is a great watch to consider investing in. It has 31 time zones you can choose from, 4 different alarm options you can set, an auto-calendar function, a 12 or 24 hour format option. It also features an EL backlight which makes it easier to see the time in the dark and is water-resistant up to 660 m.
Seiko SSC081 –
A classic brown leather band, stainless steel bezel, and Lumi-Brite hands allow you to see the time even in the darkest conditions. At only 2.9 oz the watch is very light, it is water-resistant up to 330 m, and has a great built-in navigational feature for those who plan on using it outdoors or for running/exercise, and require GPS or other coordinates.
No matter what you plan on doing, where you want to use it, or why you need a watch, if you are looking to find the top options as it pertains to solar-powered watches, these are a few of the best options, all at a reasonably low starting point to consider.
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