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- 22 Jan, 2026
The $5 Watch That Outlasted a Rolex
In the world of horology, people obsess over tourbillons and sapphire crystals. They spend $10,000 on a Submariner. But ask any watch snob what the most respectable cheap watch is, and they will all give the same answer: The Casio F-91W. The Legend Released in 1989, it costs about $10-$15.Battery Life: 7-10 years (officially). In reality? often 20. Durability: People have found them working in the ocean after years. Soldiers wear them in combat. Design: Iconic retro simplicity.The Obama Connection It's one of the few items worn by both Barack Obama (in his youth) and Osama Bin Laden. It transcends politics and class. It is purely utilitarian. A Rolex says you have money. A Casio F-91W says you have work to do.