SKMEI Watches

SKMEI is a Chinese maker of low-cost digital watches. The range covers unisex retro styles, small women's models and large outdoor watches.

Watches
7
Price
£30–£40
Water rating
3–5 bar

Buying guide

SKMEI Watches

  1. Functions
  2. Choosing a size
  3. Water resistance and materials

Functions

SKMEI packs a lot of functions into a cheap, light watch. Every one here has an alarm, all but the analogue-digital 1637 have a stopwatch, and five add dual time or a countdown timer. The clear-cased SKMEI 2056 weighs 23.8 g.

Choosing a size

Sizes run from the small 25 by 30 mm women's 1901 to the 56 mm camouflage 1637, the largest watch we sell. The retro 2460 and 1335 come on steel bracelets. Model numbers can be confusing. SKMEI says the 1252 and 1901 are the same watch, so the caseback may not match the box.

Water resistance and materials

Five of the seven are rated 5 bar, so showers and swimming at the surface are fine. The 1901 and 2460 are rated only 3 bar, so take those off to shower. The low price shows in the materials. Six of the seven have plastic cases (ABS, polycarbonate or resin); the 1901 is zinc alloy. Five have resin crystals, which scratch more easily than glass.

Free UK delivery on every watch

30 days to return and a 12-month warranty.