Casio’s ’80s-Inspired Back to the Future Calculator Watch
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– Casio is releasing a special edition calculator watch in 2025 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future’s release.
– The new CA-500WEBF-1A model is based on a later metal-cased version, unlike the plastic CA-53W worn by Marty McFly in the films.
– It retains standard calculator watch features like an 8-digit calculator, stopwatch, and alarms but adds Back to the Future design elements.
– Design details include keypad labels inspired by the DeLorean’s time circuits and a flux capacitor engraving on the back.
– The watch will be available for preorder on October 21, 2025, priced at $120, with packaging resembling a VHS copy of the movie.
Casio is bringing a wave of nostalgia to tech enthusiasts and film fans alike with the launch of its new CA-500WEBF-1A calculator watch, a special edition model celebrating the 40th anniversary of the iconic movie Back to the Future. While Casio didn’t invent the calculator watch, its affordable and functional designs turned these gadgets into symbols of 1980s innovation. The brand gained cinematic fame when Marty McFly sported a Casio watch in the films, and now the company is honoring that legacy with a fresh release packed with movie-inspired details.
Although Michael J. Fox’s character wore a plastic Casio CA-53W on screen, this anniversary edition draws from a later metal-cased model for a more premium feel. All the classic functions remain intact, including an 8-digit calculator, time and date display, a stopwatch, and daily or hourly alarms. What sets this version apart are the numerous nods to the DeLorean time machine. The keypad includes labels reminiscent of the car’s time circuit display, and the caseback is engraved with an image of the legendary flux capacitor.
According to reports from Hypebeast, preorders for the CA-500WEBF-1A will begin on October 21, 2025. It carries a price tag of $120 and is already listed on Casio’s official website. Even the packaging joins in the retro theme, designed to look like a VHS tape case of the original film, though there’s no tape inside to rewind. This collectible timepiece merges practical utility with pop culture charm, offering both a useful gadget and a tangible piece of movie history.
(Source: The Verge)