Best fishing watches for the money in 2018. Tried, tested & reviewed

Fishing can easily be related to visiting the casino. You set out with the goal of hitting the jackpot but more often than not you’ll find yourself coming up short of obtaining that goal. Yes, you’ll have fun and often times you’ll come out of this experience with many stories to tell but often times things get carried away and before you know it you’ve lost complete track of time. This is why a large number of anglers are purchasing watches that are equipped with more features than a luxury SUV. You’d be surprised at the amount of luxurious options some of these watches have. It’s often times harder to find a watch that simply tells the time nowadays because just about every watch has an abundance of high-tech features. From telling the time to telling you your exact location down to the 10 digit grade point, having a watch while out in the fishing will not only help you to keep your significant other happy, but sometimes it can even help you stay out of harm’s way. Here are our picks for the top five fishing watches for the money in 2018.

Image	Name	Latest Pricing
	CakCity Men's Digital Sports Watch	Amazon
	Casio Men's G-Shock Rescue Digital Sport Watch	Amazon
	Timex Men's Expedition Shock XL Watch	Amazon
	Casio Men's Multi-Function Sport Watch	Amazon
	Aposon Men's Digital Sports Wrist Watch	Amazon

Pricing of these Fishing Watches Range Between $12-$75

CakCity Men’s Digital Sports Watch

When it comes to watches that perform just about every task you could ask for, this is the one. From its shock resistant body to its many functions, this watch can truly come in handy throughout your day-to-day activities. Some of the functions this watch includes are its LED display which is large and clearly visible throughout the day and its black light setting to help you visibly see the display in low light conditions. The LED display shows you the date, day, time, seconds and it also tells you if you have any other option set such as alarms. Its shock resistant body is perfect for outdoor activities such as fishing and hunting. You can easily turn it to 24-hour military time mode or keep it on your standard 12/12 time mode, whichever you prefer. This watch is waterproof up to 50 meters or 164 feet deep. The protective screen outside of the LED is made of highly tempered resin, meaning it is extremely sturdy and very protective which means it can withstand the most vicious of surf fishing. The wristband is extremely soft making it ideal for continuous use without any discomfort taking place. This watch comes with an included battery so it’s ready to go directly out of the box. If you’re looking for a watch that cannot only tell you the time, but also help you with countless day-to-day functions, then this is a watch for you.

Highlights:

• Waterproof up to 50 meters or 164 feet deep
• Battery included
• 12/12 or 24 hour mode
• Comfortable wristband

Casio Men’s G-Shock Rescue Digital Sport Watch

If you’re looking for a watch that clearly looks like you can take a beating, then you found the watcher looking for. This watch looks like they can easily be run over by an 18 wheeler and keep on ticking. This watch comes equipped with four point design protection meaning it has four raised buttons on its face to help protect it from harm and damage. This is important because without these protective buttons you could easily damage the face of the watch rendering it unusable. Its digital display is clear and easy to read and can easily be changed between 24 hour military time and your standard 12 hour time. The display shows you the day, time, date, as well as what phase the moon is currently in and the ocean tides. Its 50 mm resin case means that it is on the rather large size but not so big that it would get in your way while performing your day-to-day activities. The display is covered with a mineral dial window meaning it is very protective while also being crystal-clear. This watches resin band is very comfortable when worn for long periods of time around the wrist and its buckle clasp makes it easy to put on and take off. This watch is water resistant up to 200 meters or 660 feet meaning its ideal for marine activities such as fishing. If you’re looking for a watch that can take a beating and keep on ticking, then the G shock Rescue watch is the right watch for you.

Highlights:

• Water resistant up to 200 meters or 660 feet
• 24 hour military time or 12/12
• Mineral dial window
• 50 mm resin case

Timex Men’s Expedition Shock XL Watch

This watch was specifically designed to survive an ‘outdoor torture test’ according to Timex. If that’s not enough for you then let us go over some of the many features they’ve put into this watch. For beginners the display shows you the time, date and day which at a glance can easily help you with gather the needed information for many situations. The Timex watch is shock resistant to ISO standards meaning this watch can survive some of the hardest impacts and keep on working flawlessly. Other than the standard features this watch show you on its display, it also comes with several other very useful features. These features include an alarm that has vibrations incorporated into it to help get your attention as well as a stopwatch for tracking durations of time and also a countdown timer which can come in handy for countless situations. This watch comes with a very comfortable resin strap that can easily be worn all day. Oftentimes you’ll forget you even have this watch on your wrist after wearing it for only a short duration of time. It comes equipped with an Indiglo light so you have the ability to continue to use this watch even in very low light conditions. The Expendition Shock XL is also waterproof up to 200 meters or  660 feet. It does exceptionally well in wet situations but it is not recommended that you take this watch with you while scuba diving. If you’re looking for a watch that can be put through some of the toughest conditions and come through them with little to no effect, this is the fishing watch for you.

Highlights:

• Waterproof up to 200 meters or  660 feet
• Indiglo light
• Shock resistant to ISO standards
• Comfortable resin strap

Casio Men’s Multi-Function Sport Watch

This rugged sports watch was designed for outdoors use while also having the ability to work flawlessly even in to worse and most demanding of situations. Not only has this watch been built to flawlessly operate under some of the most hostile of situations but it’s also been built to do so while looking fashionable and tactical all in one. On the face of this watch you can see exposed screws which give it a look of strength while also helping it to look cool at the same time. Some of the features this was possess include an altimeter, thermometer, barometer, world clock, stopwatch, LED lighting for low light situations, 24/12 hour formatting, countdown timer, and last but not least, 5 alarms. Well, that was a mouth full! This watch comes standard with more settings than my new Iphone. As if that weren’t enough this fishing watch is also water resistant up to 100 meters or 330 feet. Its display is protected by mineral crystal which is known for its strength and clarity meaning you don’t need to worry about damaging the display of your watch. The band of this watch is made of woven nylon which retains its strength while also give a very comfortable fit and the buckle is enclosed within this woven nylon meaning it’s ideal for those long days fly fishing. This watch is perfect for all of your outdoor activities but also looks just as nice in a more professional setting.

Highlights:

• Water resistant up to 100 meters or 330 feet
• 24/12 hour formatting
• LED light for low light situations
• 5 alarms

Aposon Men’s Digital Sports Wrist Watch

This watch features a large display face that shows the time, date and day which can clearly be seen at all times. This watch has several features that come in handy quite often and they include a stopwatch, alarm, countdown timer, LED light and its also waterproof. This watch is water resistant up to 50 meters or 150 feet meaning you don’t have to worry about getting it wet on those fishing vacations, but it is recommended that you don’t press any buttons while the watch is submerged. This watch provides a very minimalistic look while also looking very slick and attractive simultaneously. The band of this watch is made of silicone rubber meaning it’s long lasting and very comfortable to wear for long duration’s of time without any discomfort. Aposon offers a 30 day money back guarantee and a 1 year warranty on this watch meaning if for any reason this watch doesn’t stand up to the abuse you put it through, you can always return it. If you on the market for a clean and attractive looking watch, then we’ve found the watch for you.

Highlights:

• Water resistant up to 50 meters or 150 feet
• 1 year warranty
• Sleek and stylish
• Comfortable wristband