budget EDC watch

The Casio AE-1200WH is a $30–$40 digital watch with a 10-year battery, 100m water resistance, and a four-city world time function — specs that normally show up on watches three times the price. It has no screen to crack, no app to update, and nothing to charge, which is why it’s become a default pick in budget EDC circles under the nickname “Casio Royale.”