Casio MQ-24-7BLL review
The minimalist's F-91W: hands instead of digits, for pocket money.
- Skip it if
- You want a watch that never needs a battery
as of 6 Nov 2026, 13:25 GMT · Details
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What we like
- Very light 34 mm case
- Clear white dial with three hands
- Battery lasts for years
Worth knowing
- Basic feel
- Only light water resistance
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Our review
The MQ-24-7BLL is a very light, very affordable analogue Casio with a white dial and a black resin strap, in a 34 mm case. It is about as simple as a watch gets: three hands, a clear dial and a battery that lasts for years. It is a sensible choice for kids, for work and as a spare. The catches are a basic feel and only light water resistance.
What it is
The MQ-24 is one of Casio's long-running basic analogues, the sort of watch sold in huge numbers for school, shift work and travel. This 7BLL version has a white dial with black markings and a black resin strap. It is near the bottom of the catalogue in complexity and sits alongside the F-91W as one of Casio's most basic offerings.
There are no extra functions at all, which is part of the point. You set the time, and it keeps it.
The movement
It is a small quartz movement with a battery that Casio quotes at around three years. Accuracy is within about 20 seconds a month, comfortably good enough for everyday use. There is no solar charging, and no date on many of the series, so check the listing. When the battery fails, a jeweller can replace it quickly, and the cost is small compared with the watch's usefulness over its life.
On the wrist
The case is given as 34 mm, so it is small and suits slim wrists, children and anyone who prefers an understated size. It is very light, and the resin strap is soft and flexible. Because it is so light you may forget you are wearing it. On large wrists it can look too small, and the resin strap is a plain band with a basic buckle.
The white dial with black hands is very easy to read, and the second hand is thin and clear.
Water and everyday wear
Casio gives a 30 m rating, which means splashes and handwashing are fine but swimming is not. The front is a resin or mineral-type glass that can scratch with hard use, but the watch costs so little that many owners treat it as disposable. Lume is limited, so reading the dial in the dark is difficult. Resin straps can eventually crack, but are easy to replace.
Against the alternatives
The Casio F-91W-1YEF is the digital alternative with an alarm and stopwatch. The Casio MTP-1302PD-1A1VEF is a steel-bracelet analogue with a date, a smarter option for work. The Timex Weekender T2N651PF is a casual analogue with a nylon strap and a night light. For a child learning to tell the time, the Timex Kids Time Teacher T781414E is a purpose-built choice.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
It is for anyone who wants a very simple analogue watch they can wear without thinking and replace without fuss: children, teenagers, people with manual jobs and travellers. Skip it if you want a solid, premium feel, a night light, swim-ready water resistance or a larger case.
A researched review, built from the maker's specs, manual and Amazon.co.uk listing; facts checked 6 Nov 2026.
Who shouldn't buy this
Don't buy it if you want a watch that never needs a battery.
Key specs
| Movement | quartz |
| Calibre | — |
| Case | 34 mm |
| Thickness | — |
| Lug width | — |
| Water resistance | — |
| Crystal | — |
| Strap | resin |
| Power reserve | — |
| Accuracy | — |
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If this isn’t the one
as of 6 Nov 2026, 13:25 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
as of 6 Nov 2026, 13:25 GMT · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.