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A Watch That Doesn't Need Charging or Pairing

In a world of smartwatches that need regular charging, there's a genuine appeal to a watch built around straightforward timekeeping. The Casio W-218H-3BV is a digital watch with a resin case and band, a clear display, and familiar everyday functions.

Seven years on a single battery

Casio lists an approximate seven-year battery life on a CR2016 battery. Actual life can vary with use, including use of the backlight and alarm.

Water resistance: know the rating

Casio rates the watch for 50-metre water resistance. That specification is useful, but it does not by itself establish that showering or every kind of water exposure is suitable. Follow Casio's guidance for use around water.

Stopwatch and low-light display

The watch has a 1/100-second stopwatch with elapsed-time, split-time, and 1st–2nd place timing modes. It also includes a daily alarm, hourly time signal, and LED backlight.

At a glance

Model: ** Casio W-218H-3BV, green variant

Case dimensions: ** 44.4 × 43.2 × 10.8 mm

Weight: ** 37 g

Battery: ** CR2016; approximately seven years

Accuracy: ** ±30 seconds per month

Who it suits

This is a simple digital watch for someone who wants basic timekeeping and stopwatch functions rather than connected features. Casio does not list this model as shock-resistant, so it should not be described as a watch built to withstand knocks.

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