Casio has introduced a new line of digital watches in Japan, the F-B100W series, which brings basic fitness tracking and smartphone connectivity to a classic retro design.
The watches are now available for purchase at ¥8,800 (around $56).
Although listed on Casio's Japanese website, initial stock has already sold out.
Design and Features
The F-B100W looks like a standard 1980s Casio digital watch but includes modern internals such as an accelerometer and Bluetooth module.
The watch measures 8.8mm thick and weighs just 26 grams.
The strap is made from biomass plastic and features ventilation slits for improved comfort during extended wear.
Casio offers three variations: the F-B100W-1A with a black case, positive LCD, and retro blue, red, and yellow dial accents; the F-B100W-1B, an all-black version with a negative LCD and gray text; and the F-B100W-3A in muted green with turquoise accents.
For activity tracking, the built-in sensor counts steps and displays daily totals, a step graph, and goal progress on the watch face.
An optional inactivity alert beeps and shows an icon if you haven't moved for a while.
The stopwatch function can store up to 200 lap and split times, including the date and time of each recording.
Bluetooth connectivity syncs the watch with the Casio Watches mobile app, allowing automatic time synchronization, step data transfer to a daily log, and adjustment of settings like alarms and dual-time display.
A basic phone finder feature is also included.
Power comes from a standard watch battery, giving an estimated battery life of two years.
The watch retains standard features such as daily water resistance, five daily alarms, an hourly time signal, and an amber LED backlight with adjustable afterglow.
