Casio Turns Back Time With Its OG Calculator-Inspired Watches

As a tech-savvy individual who grew up in the ’70s and ’80s, I can’t help but feel a rush of nostalgia when it comes to Casio and their iconic devices like the Mini calculator and CASIOTRON watch. The new CA-53WB lineup is a delightful throwback to those days, perfectly blending functionality with a retro aesthetic that takes me back to the era of cassette tapes, pagers, and rotary phones.


Casio, a renowned Japanese electronics company, boasts a rich legacy in two major fields: watches and calculators. In 1954, it unveiled its first desk-sized calculator, followed by the release of the world’s first personal calculator, the Casio Mini, in 1972 – a mere two years before it delved into the watch industry with the CASIOTRON design, which incorporated an automatic calendar function. Today, Casio continues to be a significant player in both industries, fresh off collaborations with A.P.C., and numerous innovative projects under its G-SHOCK label as well.

Currently, Casio is looking back to the past by reintroducing the Casio Mini in three fresh versions – the CA-53WB. These modern watches boast a classic LCD display and a full keypad adorned with the original Casio font, offering both practicality and nostalgic charm for users. The watch offers more than just basic calculator functions like addition and subtraction; it also includes a dual time function, stopwatch, alarm, and additional features. The new collection comes in three vintage-inspired color schemes: milky white, black, and teal.

If you’re keen on checking out the latest Casio CA-53WB watches, you can get them right away from Casio’s official site, with prices beginning at just $36 USD.

 

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2024-11-17 22:25