Casio WR50M Price in Pakistan, Water Resistant 50 Metres

Published 2026-09-08 · Figures from WatchBazar listings as of 2026-09-08

Key figures

WR50M (water resistant to 50 metres) is the standard rating on WatchBazar. At 70 of 99 listings, it is the dominant specification. That dominance is no accident; 50 metres is the practical minimum for a watch you plan to wear daily in Pakistan, where swimming and accidental water exposure are common.

What does WR50M actually allow?

The ISO 2281 standard that defines water resistance ratings is specific:

WR50M (50 metres):

• Splash and light hand washing: Yes
• Showering: Yes
• Snorkelling: Yes
• Diving: No
• Extended submersion: No

Many people confuse water resistance metres with depth. WR50M does not mean you can dive to 50 metres. It means the watch can withstand the water pressure equivalent to 50 metres of fresh water under laboratory conditions, which translates to swimming and snorkelling at the surface, not depth.

If you plan to dive, you need WR200M or higher. If you plan to swim, snorkel, or shower, WR50M is sufficient and is what most buyers in Pakistan choose.

Why is 50 metres the default here?

Looking at the WatchBazar catalogue, 70 of 99 listings carry 50 metres. This is not Casio-specific; it is the market consensus. Here is why:

Cost: A 50m case costs more to seal than a 30m case, but far less than a 100m case. The price jump from 30m to 50m is modest; from 50m to 200m is substantial.

Practical use: Most people in Pakistan do not dive. They swim, bathe, and live in high humidity. Fifty metres of water resistance handles all of that.

Durability: A 50m case is sealed tightly enough that you do not need to worry about gasket failure in everyday use. A 30m case is adequate for washing hands, but fails under the pressure of shower spray or poolside diving.

Resale: A WR50M watch is easier to sell because buyers know they can use it. A WR30M watch looks like it is for office wear only. A WR200M watch looks over-spec for most people.

Fifty metres is the equilibrium point. It is where safety, cost, and practicality meet.

Is there a price premium for higher water resistance?

Notice the gaps. Moving from 30m to 50m costs Rs 4,000–Rs 8,000 more because you need a screw-down case back, reinforced crown, and tighter gaskets. Moving from 50m to 100m costs another Rs 8,000 because you need even tighter tolerances. Moving to 200m or higher requires professional-grade sealing and costs substantially more.

At Rs 17,750, you are at the WR50M level. Moving to WR100M costs Rs 5,000–Rs 10,000 more. Moving to WR200M costs Rs 12,000–Rs 20,000 more.

Most buyers in Pakistan stop at WR50M because the use case does not justify the premium.

Should you pay extra for higher water resistance?

If you swim or snorkel regularly: WR50M is minimum. WR100M is safer.

If you plan to dive: WR200M is mandatory. Do not compromise.

If you shower and swim casually: WR50M is sufficient. The extra cost for WR100M has no practical benefit.

If you work in a humid environment or near water: WR50M handles it. WR100M is overkill.

The Rs 17,750 median represents the WR50M consensus. If you need higher water resistance, expect to pay Rs 22,000 or more.

How do you maintain WR50M seals?

A WR50M case loses its effectiveness if the seals degrade. To maintain it:

• Have the gaskets replaced every 2–3 years if you use the watch in water regularly
• Rinse the watch in fresh water after saltwater exposure
• Avoid exposing it to temperature extremes (direct sun for hours, then ice water)
• Do not open the caseback yourself; let a professional replace the gaskets

A WR50M watch that is neglected might develop moisture inside the crystal within a few years. A properly maintained WR50M will last decades.

The gasket replacement cost is Rs 2,000–Rs 5,000 at most service centers in Pakistan. Budget for that every few years if you use the watch in water.

How does WR50M compare to older ratings?

Older Casio watches sometimes show "5 bar" or "50m" without the "WR" prefix. These are equivalent. The ISO 2281 standard unified the naming in 1990. If a vintage Casio shows 50m, it meets the same water resistance as a modern WR50M.

Do not confuse older ratings with lower standards. A 1995 Casio with 50m water resistance is just as water-resistant as a 2026 Casio with WR50M.

Method

We take every active, approved listing on WatchBazar and measure the median asking price per brand and water resistance rating. Asking price means what the seller lists, not a completed sale price. We catalogue water resistance across all listings to reflect what buyers in Pakistan actually choose.

This measures WatchBazar listings. It is not a national market average, and we do not claim it is one. Figures regenerate on every site build, so the date above is the date the number was true.

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