New: The Casio Back To The Future CA-500WEBF-1A

January 31, 2013

Casio has teamed up with one of cinemas most beloved sci-fi adventures to create the new CA-500WEBF-1A, a digital calculator watch inspired by Back to the Future. This special edition pays tribute to the films 40th anniversary in the most appropriate style possible.In the 1985 movie, Marty McFly famously wears a Casio CA-53W. The new CA-500WEBF-1A closely resembles that classic but adds visual cues pulled from Doc Browns time-traveling DeLorean. The result will surely resonate with those with warm, nostalgic feelings about the film.Back to the FutureDirected by Robert Zemeckis and produced by Steven Spielberg, Back to the Future became an instant classic when it hit theaters 40 years ago. The story follows teenager Marty McFly, who accidentally travels back to 1955 in Doc Browns DeLorean time machine. In his race to fix the timeline, he sparks one of cinemas most successful trilogies.Powered by innovative special effects, a timeless soundtrack, and non-stop adventure, Back to the Future aged particularly well. Its visuals - from the flux capacitor to the OUTATIME license plate - remain instantly recognizable, making it an appealing source of inspiration for Casios retro line.The Casio CA-500WEBF-1AThe concept behind the CA-500WEBF-1A is to blend the classic Casio calculator watch with visual cues from the movie - in particular, design elements from the iconic DeLorean time machine.The watch face draws inspiration from the DeLoreans taillights and the OUTATIME license plate. Each calculator button features colors reminiscent of the time circuits that set the machines destination date. Turn the CA-500WEBF-1A over, and youll find a special case back engraved with the flux capacitor, the fictional invention that makes time travel possible. The buckle carries the Back to the Future logo. To complete the experience, Casio packages the watch in a box designed to look like a vintage VHS tape, making the presentation as nostalgic as the watch itself.Casio CA-500WEBF-1A specificationsThe CA-500WEBF-1A retains the classic CA-500 digital module, including an eight-digit calculator, dual time, daily alarm, hourly time signal, and a stopwatch with 1/100-second accuracy. The digital display is clear and legible, keeping the vintage aesthetic intact while offering the same practical functionality that made the original famous.Its resin case and stainless steel bracelet give the watch a retro-cool vibe. The watch is rated for basic water resistance, making it resistant to splashproof but not suitable for swimming. With a weight of 53 grams, a 34.4mm diameter, a 43.2mm length, and an 8.2mm thickness, it will feel light and slim on the wrist, just like the classic calculator watches of the 80s.Initial impressionsThis one is simple: whats not to love? At a retail price of $119 (which we watch aficionados regularly drop on a mere replacement strap), the CA-500WEBF-1A offers a ton of fun. Crucially, the theme isnt applied in an over-the-top manner. In other words, you wont look like a Back to the Future superfan to anyone but the best-informed enthusiasts.The collaboration makes a ton of sense from almost every angle. The historical connection is there, as is the aesthetic link. Frankly, I simply dont have much else to add. So, instead, let me keep it short and sweet: job well done!What do you think of the new Casio ?Back to the Future CA-500WEBF-1A? Let us know in the comments below!Watch specifications Brand Casio Model Back to the Future calculator watchReference CA-500WEBF-1ADial Digital display with gray surround, buttons and colors inspired by Doc Brown's DeLorean time machineCase Material ResinCase Dimensions 34.4mm (diameter) 43.2mm (length) 8.2mm (thickness)Crystal Mineral glassCase Back Stainless steel, etched with flux capacitor, affixed with four screws Movement Casio CA-500: digital quartz module, accurate to 30 seconds per monthWater Resistance Splash resistantStrap Stainless steel with single-piece links and Back to the Future logo on claspFunctions Time (hours, minutes, seconds), eight-digit calculator, dual time, daily alarm, hourly time signal, and a stopwatch with 1/100-second accuracyPrice $119