Best watches for interrailing?

Apple watch

Honestly I'd rather bring my Fossil hybrid smartwatch, cheaper and I already own one (might actually be a good idea anyway), I'm an android user so apple watch isn't necessarily the best choice, and it has to be very budget. So my everyday watch may end up being my Fossil Hybrid HR.

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If it were me, probably a G-SHOCK. Any model will do as long as you like the look. Maybe even two just to switch up colors?

Those are two great choices.

It’s all about the aesthetics, right? A G-Shock 5610 would do everything you need in just one watch, but that Zeppelin is just so pretty.

And it’s a good watch.

For that long train travels across Europe, I’d take just one smartwatch. You can buy a watch along the way if you come across a nice one. It will be a great memory as well

From my inter railing experience, I would want just one watch (travel light) and for it to be as useful as possible and as cheap as possible (to avoid me worrying about theft, damage or loss) while being sturdy.

I have a Casio ( DW-291H-1AVEF there are a couple of variations ) which is brilliant. It’s basically a G-Shock without the price premium, 200m of water resistance, world time, alarms, lightweight, etc. I bought a bespoke screen protector for it for buttons. And it would be my choice for what you have in mind.

I think the Duro is a really good choice too but it doesn’t have the functionality of the digital listed above.

Other analogue quartz watches to look at are possibly the bottom end of the Timex Expedition range but watch for WR rating as I wouldn’t go lower than 100m.

Rather than a second watch consider a cheap watch carabiner. If you went with the Duro you could get a digital watch carabiner with alarm and dual time functionality and clip this to the inside of your pack most of the time but move it elsewhere if desired/needed.

Have fun and safe travels

The Casio AE-2100W-4AVEF (or anything else from Casio's "Youth" range) should be ideal. The AE-1200WH-1AVEF is also very popular and half the price of the 2100.

I only backpacked before I started my Watch Journey, but if I had, I’d have taken my G-Shock. It’s got world time functionality and believe me, you’ll be banging your watch against many hard train seats and doors and narrow staircases. Better to be on the safe side on this.

I agree with pretty much everybody else here. Something robust, but affordable. i have no doubt whichever watches you decide to take will suffer a few knocks on the way and they should not cost the earth if you need to replace them. A G - Shock definitely fits the bill.

Perfect choice on the Casio Duro!

Instead of splitting roles in the 2nd watch, I think bringing 3 watches would be ideal. You could get a Casio Royale or Square G for under $50, and order something dressy off Ali for under $200. Could also go with the orient Bambino, but AliExpress watches tend to out-spec the orient for the same price. Then you have the Duro for daily, ultimate multi-time beater in G shock or Royale, and something classy to wear, all for under $300

Not sure if 3 might be a bit many, going for so many days (almost a month and a half) I'll need to bring as many clothes as possible, and so I'd like minimal space being taken up by anything but essentials.

How do G-Shocks and similar casios wear on smaller wrists? I have quite a slim wrist (never measured it, but at a guess about 6.25", perhaps 6.5" at a push), so I'm always slightly intimidated by the huge dial sizes

You don't need to worry about giant watch sizes, even with a G - Shock. Here is a list of smaller ones.

https://survivalmag.net/g-shock-small/

I usually travel with 3 watches (diver, Nomos, and wild card). Personally I think it's the perfect amount, but go with whatever you're most comfortable with!