A good back-to-school watch needs to be practical, durable, and easy to live with during a packed day of classes, activities, commutes, and homework. The Casio BABY-G+PLUS BGA-15K series takes that formula in a more expressive direction, combining a straightforward analog watch with a a detachable silicone holder with a strap that turns it into

Smartwatches are the obvious answer for anyone who wants tide charts, moon phases, or sunrise data on their wrist, but Citizen’s new Promaster Wave Tracker takes the analog route instead. The Citizen Promaster Eco-Drive Wave Tracker JV3000-13E packs specialized marine functions into a traditional stainless-steel case, no touchscreen required. Price: $795 | $950 | $850

Casio’s latest G-Shock collaboration gives the legendary square a frosted, translucent makeover, plus one very cool surprise when the lights go down. G-Shock x thisisneverthat DW-5600TNT-7 Price: $155 Where to Buy: Casio If you are into classic G-Shock squares, you already know the DW-5600 recipe: tough resin construction, a no-nonsense digital display, and enough water