A little late to the party but I just got a classic Casio digital 50m "fashion watch". Specifically says "no windsurfing...". For real. Hahaha. Then looked at the one I've been learning while wearing- so spending most of my time IN the water, and it's only a 50m too. Seems fine after 6 months of surfing, showers, heated pools and beginner windsurfing. Does that mean that the new retro Cassio would be fine too? Figured I'd just ask some real water-people. Cheers!
Rip Curl watches have always lasted pretty well for me and are priced quite reasonably. I'm surprised how many watersports watches have glass that sits proud of the bezel... I've always ended up smashing those in a wipeout.