Best solar watches in the UK (2026)
Watches that charge from light: Citizen Eco-Drive, Casio Tough Solar, Seiko solar and Lorus, from digital to chronograph. We haven't tested them by hand: we chose by maker, movement, specs and what each watch is for, one model per line, with today's UK prices.
By The Watch Sorted desk · Updated 6 November 2026 · 30 products, all price-tracked
Our picks
Our pick of the affordable dive watches: solar, properly water resistant and tough.
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Photo: AmazonCasio G-Shock GW-M5610-1BER
Solar and radio control in the classic square, if you like a dark display.
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Photo: AmazonOur top pickOur pick of the affordable dive watches: solar, properly water resistant and tough.
as of 6 Nov 2026, 11:48 GMT · Details
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Our pick of the affordable dive watches: solar, properly water resistant and tough.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
Photo: AmazonRunner-upThe square G-Shock to keep for life, if you can justify the price.
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The square G-Shock to keep for life, if you can justify the price.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
Photo: AmazonAlso goodSolar and radio control in the classic square, if you like a dark display.
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Solar and radio control in the classic square, if you like a dark display.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
A cheap solar watch with a field-watch look.
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A cheap solar watch with a field-watch look.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
A good-looking solar chronograph that never needs a battery change.
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A good-looking solar chronograph that never needs a battery change.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
A smarter-feeling octagon G-Shock for someone who wants more than resin.
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A smarter-feeling octagon G-Shock for someone who wants more than resin.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
The Speedtimer in a lighter, panda-style colourway.
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The Speedtimer in a lighter, panda-style colourway.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
A solar chronograph that you can forget about.
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A solar chronograph that you can forget about.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
A smart solar watch for every day.
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A smart solar watch for every day.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
A good-value solar watch for every day.
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A good-value solar watch for every day.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
The BN0150 in blue.
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The BN0150 in blue.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
A solar chronograph that also sets itself.
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A solar chronograph that also sets itself.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
A very low-effort chronograph: no battery, no setting.
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A very low-effort chronograph: no battery, no setting.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
A strong everyday solar chronograph.
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A strong everyday solar chronograph.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
A good-looking solar G-Shock if the plain black one feels too common.
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A good-looking solar G-Shock if the plain black one feels too common.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
A modern square G-Shock that sets itself from your phone.
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A modern square G-Shock that sets itself from your phone.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
A smart solar watch for the office.
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A smart solar watch for the office.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
An easy everyday Seiko that runs on light.
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An easy everyday Seiko that runs on light.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
An easy solar watch that never needs a battery.
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An easy solar watch that never needs a battery.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
A relaxed everyday solar Citizen.
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A relaxed everyday solar Citizen.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
Another strong solar diver from Citizen.
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Another strong solar diver from Citizen.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
The CB5000 in blue.
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The CB5000 in blue.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
A capable pilot's chronograph that sets itself.
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A capable pilot's chronograph that sets itself.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
A big pilot's watch with every function you'll need.
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A big pilot's watch with every function you'll need.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you have a small wrist: the case is 46 mm.
A pilot-style solar chronograph.
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A pilot-style solar chronograph.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
A smart solar watch for her.
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A smart solar watch for her.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
A small, classic solar watch.
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A small, classic solar watch.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
A sporty solar watch for her.
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A sporty solar watch for her.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
Our pick of the square G-Shocks: no battery to change and always on time.
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Our pick of the square G-Shocks: no battery to change and always on time.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
The GA-2100 to buy if you never want to change a battery.
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The GA-2100 to buy if you never want to change a battery.
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a mechanical watch to look at and look after: this runs on light and a quartz movement.
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