Which is better for swimming?

The Casio. It is rated to 100 m, which covers swimming and snorkeling. The Timex Indigo only lists water resistance with no depth, so keep it out of the pool.

The Casio should go about 10 years on its battery. The Timex battery life is not stated, and it has no written warranty, so the Casio is the safer long-term buy.

Is the Timex worth extra for looks?

If you want a stainless steel watch for work or dress wear, yes. The Casio is plastic and resin and looks sporty. No prices were given, so check both on Deal.ai.

Which is better for running?

The Casio. It has a 1/100 second stopwatch, an alarm and a light 3.6 oz build. The Timex lists no stopwatch.

Does the Timex have a light?

Yes. The Indigo line uses Timex Indiglo, which lights the whole dial. The Casio uses a single LED light.

Which has a better rating?

The Casio: 4.6 out of 5 from 154 ratings versus 4.3 out of 5 from 61 ratings for the Timex.

Casio Large LCD Digital Wristwatch Adult Mens Black vs Indigo by Timex Men's Adult Stainless Steel Expansion Band Wristwatch

Buy the Casio AE1500WH-1AV if you want a tough, cheap digital watch for running, swimming or rough daily wear. Its 10-year battery, 100 m water resistance and 1/100 second stopwatch are hard to beat at this price. The Timex Indigo is the better pick if you want a dressier stainless steel look with an expansion band and a backlight. No current prices were provided for either watch, so compare live store prices on Deal.ai before you buy.

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