SKMEI Digital Watches

Function over finish

Check the screen in daylight and at an angle, then try the backlight in dimmer conditions. Large case dimensions do not guarantee large time digits, especially when several displays share the dial.

Digital or analog-digital

Pure digital models are usually the clearest for sport use. Analog-digital watches add a more traditional face but can become crowded if the display is small.

On an analogue-digital model, check how the hands and screen are set and whether either obscures the other. Confirm the exact water-resistance rating separately; a sporty case does not establish swimming suitability.