Casio's new analog watch brings back the moon phase for $135
Casio has added a new analog watch to its lineup that tracks the lunar cycle alongside the time and date. The MTP-M305LC-7AV is a rectangular stainless steel quartz watch priced at $135 on Casio US, with a variant listed by Amazon.co.uk at around £95. It's a straightforward piece aimed at buyers who want something mechanical-looking without a mechanical price tag.
The watch
The case measures 44.5 × 34 mm with a 9.4 mm profile and weighs 55 grams. A silver dial sits behind mineral glass and carries three hands, hour markers, a moon phase indicator at the 6 o'clock position, and two subdials showing the day and date. The black leather strap fits wrists between 175 and 215 mm. Casio already sells the same design in black (MTP-M305LC-1AV), so this silver version fills out the colorway range.
Casio MTP-M305LC-7AV — silver dial with moon phase indicator at 6 o'clock, day and date subdials, and a black leather strap.
Inside is a standard quartz movement rated at ±20 seconds per month — about as accurate as any quartz watch you'll find at this price. The battery is a SR621SW with a claimed three-year life, so you won't be swapping cells often. Water resistance is rated at 5 bar (50 meters), which covers rain and splashes but not swimming or diving.
The rectangular stainless steel case measures 44.5 × 34 mm and is 9.4 mm thick.
Who it's for
Moon phase watches typically cost significantly more — even basic Swiss examples can start at several hundred dollars. At $135, Casio is pitching this at the vintage-watch crowd who want the complication without the premium. The rectangular case also puts it closer to dress-watch territory than Casio's usual sport-oriented G-Shock and Pro Trek lines.
Availability
In the US, the MTP-M305LC-7AV is sold directly through Casio's website at $135. In the UK, the MTP-M305L-7AV variant (the international model designation) is available via Amazon.co.uk at around £95, though UK listings carry an "Overseas Model" label — a sign of regional supply complexity rather than anything affecting the watch itself. US retail distribution through Amazon or Walmart hasn't been confirmed for this specific model yet.
