Casio Men's Vintage CA53W-1 Calculator Watch

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"Necessity is not the mother of invention, invention is the mother of necessity." These are the words of one of Casio's founders. The people who created Casio were determined to 'invent necessity'- to create products that met latent needs with groundbreaking capabilities no one had ever seen before. Ever since, Casio has been doing just that, bringing new discovery and delight to people around the world. This is Casio's way of building an even more prosperous, richly rewarding world.

Casio Vintage Calculator Watch

  • Resin Band
  • Water Resistant
  • Dual time
  • 8-digit calculator
  • 1/100-second stopwatch Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times
  • Daily alarm
  • Hourly time signal
  • Full auto-calendar (to year 2099)
  • 12/24-hour format
  • Button operation tone on/off

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Product specifications

Watch Information
Brand, Seller, or Collection Name Casio
Model number CA-53WF-3BCF
Part Number CA-53WF-3BCF
Model Year 2020
Item Shape Rectangle
Dial window material type Mineral
Display Type Digital
Clasp Buckle
Case material Resin
Case diameter 33 millimeters
Case Thickness 8.4 millimeters
Band Material Resin
Band size Unisex
Band width 24.1 millimeters
Band Color Green
Dial color Black
Bezel material Resin
Bezel function Stationary
Calendar Day-Date-Month
Special features Calculator, Alarm
Item weight 3.84 ounces
Movement Quartz
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Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.84 x 1.57 x 0.79 inches; 3.84 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ CA-53WF-3BCF
  • Department ‏ : ‎ womens
  • Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 14, 2020
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ CASIO
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B083VY2YQM
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China
  • Customer Reviews:
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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
3,417 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the appearance of the watch, mentioning it has a nice classic look and beautiful color. They are impressed with the quality, saying it's a solid watch. Customers like that the watch functions well, saying the calculator works well. However, some complain about the readability, saying that the display is hard to read in certain lighting. Customers also mention that the backlight is not included, making it hard to see the time at night.

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74 customers mention74 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the watch. They mention that it has a nice classic look that reminds them of the one they had as a kid. They also appreciate the beautiful color. Some complain that the watch is hard to see the time and has no light button.

"...Watch is a fun and functional timepiece that is perfect for those who appreciate vintage style and pop culture references...." Read more

"It's a nice looking retro modern watch. I remember being a kid and thinking how cool a calculator watch would be. Smart watches of that era...." Read more

"...Goes with any outfit, is a conversation starter, a nice retro piece, and it pops a little more than the classic black version...." Read more

"Looks great, but it is a glorified bracelet. The numbers are extremely hard to see. It enough contrast. Even in day light. But it looks cool!" Read more

56 customers mention44 positive12 negative

Customers like the quality of the watch. They mention it's amazing, well thought out, and solid. Some say that it holds up for a good while and is a fun and functional timepiece.

"...the Casio Men's Vintage CA53W-1 Calculator Watch is a fun and functional timepiece that is perfect for those who appreciate vintage style and pop..." Read more

"Neat watch. Very dim display. No light button. But none the less a lot of memories." Read more

"...This seems like it will hold up better and hopefully won't crack as easily. I'm happy to see it seems they have tried to address the problem...." Read more

"...with the dark background, but other than that the watch is very well thought out and is very good value for the money." Read more

42 customers mention30 positive12 negative

Customers like the performance of the watch. They say it has great functionality, the calculator works well, and has useful functions. Some mention that the manual is concise. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the product.

"...Pros:Calculator function: This watch includes a basic calculator function, which is handy for quick calculations on the go...." Read more

"This is just a fun watch, and a fully functional piece of nostagia." Read more

"...Buttons need to be pushed hard and sometimes they still don't work. I made the mistake of throwing packaging away or I would have sent it back...." Read more

"...Decimals are supported.The alarm works fine, not much to say about it, loud enough to hear but not too loud...." Read more

39 customers mention26 positive13 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the watch. Some mention it's a good looking watch and worth the buy, while others say it'd be better off buying a different watch.

"...Affordable: This watch is priced affordably, making it accessible to a wide range of consumers.Cons:..." Read more

"This thing looks like picture but is garbage. It barely lights up. ( Battery seems like it's dying)...." Read more

"...It's totally worth the price. If you're looking for an easy and cheap time teller with some added nerdy functionality, Casio can still help you..." Read more

"...other than that the watch is very well thought out and is very good value for the money." Read more

108 customers mention13 positive95 negative

Customers find the readability of the watch to be difficult. They mention that the display is virtually unreadable in anything other than direct sunlight, and the watch lacks a backlight. Customers also say that the numbers on the calculator are tiny and difficult to read. They also mention that nighttime readings are useless, and that the legibility is not nearly the best.

"...1. being the watch does NOT have a back light, so You cant read the time at night. 2...." Read more

"...display, just because this one is at the very least slightly more difficult to read sometimes." Read more

"...The numerical panel on the new colorful watches are a bit more difficult to read..." Read more

"...This makes the screen a little harder to read at quick glance then I expected...." Read more

79 customers mention3 positive76 negative

Customers find the backlight of the watch to be a major flaw. They say the black screen with no backlight makes it hard to read in certain lighting. Some customers also mention that the watch does not come with a light, making it only usable in medium light.

"...1. being the watch does NOT have a back light, so You cant read the time at night. 2...." Read more

"...As stated in the beginning, there is no backlight, so none of these style calculator watches are good for low light...." Read more

"This thing looks like picture but is garbage. It barely lights up. ( Battery seems like it's dying)...." Read more

"...Which comes to the second negative I wasn't expecting which was no light?..." Read more

Same excellent value and quality that I'm used to, but the inverted screen is definitely weird.
4 Stars
Same excellent value and quality that I'm used to, but the inverted screen is definitely weird.
To avoid confusion, I use aftermarket silicone bands from Ritche, purely for the aesthetic and not because there was a problem with the ones included on the watch.I've worn these style of Casio calculator watches for most of my life, and despite some shortcomings that I will detail below, I really do love them.The first thing to wear out is usually the bands, especially if you bring your watch into the shower. My bands typically last about a year, give or take a few months. I do bring mine into the shower, loosening the bands to clean my wrists, and I believe the hot water and soaps cause the plastic bands to become hard and brittle over time. I'm going to continue doing it, because I suck at time management and an easily replaceable timepiece is invaluable to me. Some people replace the whole watch after the bands break, since they're so affordable. My grandfather would stick the old watch bodies in places with glue, Velcro, or adhesive pads. Handy to have a tiny calculator clock in all of your working spaces.If you replace your bands, here's some information. These use standard 20mm pins and straps, though there is a bit of a protective lip overhanging each of the pins. Those lips may block thicker bands from fitting, so maybe reconsider if you plan to use a thick leather or metal band for some reason. The Ritche bands that I use have quick release pins for easy installation and removal, but it was actually quite a squeeze to get them in despite that. I imagine over time the protective lips will dig a permanent impression into the silicone, if the silicone doesn't just rot from the abuse I put it through.These are water resistant, and I don't recall ever having an issue with water damage from taking it in the shower. My last one did stop responding to button presses unless I took the back plate off, which somehow was causing the C button (mode switch button) to stay permanently depressed. Never figured out the cause, but perhaps water damage, or perhaps the return spring was just gunked up with something that was dragging against the backplate.They are not waterproof, "resistant" is the key phrase. My grandfather had one glued to his outdoor grill, and that one filled with condensation after a few years. I may be misremembering, but I thought these used to have a label marking them as water resistant up to a depth of 12 feet, but now they just say "water resistant". My interpretation of that is you're not meant to swim with it, but can still take it in the shower with no real risk of damage. I did swim with my first one that I believe had that label, and I don't remember any issue arising from it.On to the features, of which there are a lot for such an affordable watch.Right up front, these do not have any form of backlight. If you need to read it in the dark, then bring a light. While this dramatically extends battery life, I still consider it the most dramatic shortcoming of the family of Casio calculator watches that includes the Model 437, 438, and 3208.The clock can be set to a 12 or 24 hour display, and also features a basic calendar. The day of the week is always displayed above the seconds counter, and the full date in Year-Month-Day configuration can be displayed by holding the ÷ button. Notably, the year counter is 2-digits; at the time of writing, the year is "20" for 2020, and next year it will display "21". Not only am I bad at time management, I can never remember the current date, so this is also invaluable to me. There's no fancy features with the calendar, no appointment reminders or anything to assign to a specific date, but still a much appreciated addition.I also use the calculator frequently in daily life. It's got most of the features you would expect from a very basic calculator, but definitely isn't a replacement for something more advanced like a scientific or graphing calculator. Notably, there are no memory buttons to save a number for later, so you must use your own memory or make a note of any important numbers. Constant calculations are done by double pressing your function command, i.e. 8÷÷4. You will know you've set your number to a constant because a "K" will appear above your number around the top left of the display. To square a number, you double press X and look for the same "K", then press =, i.e 3×× =9, then you can hit = again to go up another power, from 3² to 3³ and so on. Not necessarily the most intuitive, but I figured it out as a kid without reading the instructionsThe calculator face is 8 digits, or 7 when dealing with negatives. Decimals are supported.The alarm works fine, not much to say about it, loud enough to hear but not too loud. As soon as you get the watch, you can test the alarm sound by holding 0 and + while on the alarm screen. I started silencing my alarm in my sleep, so I only use it for reminders and not for waking up. You can enable and disable your alarm by pressing the 4 button when you're on the main clock screen or on the alarm screen. You only get one alarm, so you can't have a bunch all set up to go off at different times at different days. You can enable in the Clock screen or in the alarm screen a single beep to go off once every hour on the hour by hitting the × button. The single hourly beeps that Signal mode provides are not particularly disruptive, but can be helpful for keeping track of time, and that's the closest you get to having individual programmable alarms for reminders.The Dual Time mode is a nifty feature, allowing you to keep track of a separate time somewhere else on the globe. The minutes must be configured manually, as not all timezones are running on the same minute, but the seconds counter is automatically copied from the time you've assigned to the main clock, and can only be changed from the main clock. The DT clock uses the same time format as your main one, so you can't set one to 12h and one to 24h.The stop watch may have more features than you'd expect. I personally don't use it often, but the manual for the model 3208 is on Casio's website and will tell you everything you need to know. Notably though , the stop watch is limited to 23h, 59m, 59.99s. A second note, a single beep occurs every 10 minutes that the stop watch is running.One often overlooked feature that I feel I must bring up is the battery saver, which disables the beep which normally happens with ever key press. I enabled it because I don't like making a lot of noise; not to say the beep is loud, but it is a noise. You enable battery saver by going to your calculator screen and hitting the "B" button, which is the recessed button underneath the mode switching "C" button. This doesn't disable other sounds, like the alarm, hourly signal, or any sounds from the stop watch.That's my review of the features, now a few additional notes.Aside from the color options, there seems to be one major difference with these models over the more classic pure black model, and that difference is the display. I can see why many of the reviews complain that the display on this specific model is hard to read, though I don't have much trouble with it after getting used to it. Unlike older models, this display is inverted; the background is black and the characters are the kind of greenish-grey that would normally be in the background. Aesthetically, this change is interesting, but I find it slightly harder to reach under harsh glare, and observe no difference in legibility in average or low light environments. As stated in the beginning, there is no backlight, so none of these style calculator watches are good for low light. I am curious how this inverted color display effects battery life, as I was under the impression that in these kinds of displays the black portion required power and the grey-green section was unpowered. Perhaps I've got that backwards, or perhaps power is only required in the operation of shifting between light and dark.Casio does have other models of calculator watches that have backlights, but they're more expensive and may not be as ruggedly designed to survive abuse; I've never owned one, so no comment.I've known people to struggle with the buttons on the face of the watch, as they are very small and give no real tactile feedback. Just little rubber membrane nubs pushing through a plastic grate basically, with no room in the watch to fit some kind of clicky mechanism. I've gotten used to the tiny rubber "Chiclet" keys, even with the button-press sound disabled. I find it works best for me to think of it as pressing the buttons with the bone of your fingertip, and not think about all the flesh around it. The keys are stiff enough that your skin will usually just squish around the buttons you're not trying to press, and only the one in the middle where your finger bone is gets pressed. I will say, that strategy may not work if you have heavy calluses on your fingers, in which case you can use your fingernails. Haven't found fingernails to do much damage to the rubber keys, just the occasional scrape but no deep cuts; think the rubber is flexible enough to fold inside the watch face before you put enough pressure on to actually cut it with your fingernails.The "B" button is recessed, as I mentioned before. I don't find it too hard to press with even a well trimmed thumbnail, but some seem to struggle with that one too.The display is under a somewhat thick layer of plastic, not glass. It's a little bit hard, but can definitely still scratch. I wear my watch on the inside of my wrist, and because of that I think I haven't bumped the watch face into things that often, so no deep scratches and just a few light ones that really only get picked up by camera flash.I've been wearing my new one for only about a month and a half, but it's similar enough to the ones I'm used to that I feel confident in giving such a detailed review.If you're the kind of person who made it all the way to the end of my ridiculously long review for a budget-oriented watch, then you may be the kind of person who would enjoy wearing this watch. If the color is unimportant though, I may recommend the more standard black model without the inverted color display, just because this one is at the very least slightly more difficult to read sometimes.
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To avoid confusion, I use aftermarket silicone bands from Ritche, purely for the aesthetic and not because there was a problem with the ones included on the watch.

I've worn these style of Casio calculator watches for most of my life, and despite some shortcomings that I will detail below, I really do love them.

The first thing to wear out is usually the bands, especially if you bring your watch into the shower. My bands typically last about a year, give or take a few months. I do bring mine into the shower, loosening the bands to clean my wrists, and I believe the hot water and soaps cause the plastic bands to become hard and brittle over time. I'm going to continue doing it, because I suck at time management and an easily replaceable timepiece is invaluable to me. Some people replace the whole watch after the bands break, since they're so affordable. My grandfather would stick the old watch bodies in places with glue, Velcro, or adhesive pads. Handy to have a tiny calculator clock in all of your working spaces.

If you replace your bands, here's some information. These use standard 20mm pins and straps, though there is a bit of a protective lip overhanging each of the pins. Those lips may block thicker bands from fitting, so maybe reconsider if you plan to use a thick leather or metal band for some reason. The Ritche bands that I use have quick release pins for easy installation and removal, but it was actually quite a squeeze to get them in despite that. I imagine over time the protective lips will dig a permanent impression into the silicone, if the silicone doesn't just rot from the abuse I put it through.

These are water resistant, and I don't recall ever having an issue with water damage from taking it in the shower. My last one did stop responding to button presses unless I took the back plate off, which somehow was causing the C button (mode switch button) to stay permanently depressed. Never figured out the cause, but perhaps water damage, or perhaps the return spring was just gunked up with something that was dragging against the backplate.

They are not waterproof, "resistant" is the key phrase. My grandfather had one glued to his outdoor grill, and that one filled with condensation after a few years. I may be misremembering, but I thought these used to have a label marking them as water resistant up to a depth of 12 feet, but now they just say "water resistant". My interpretation of that is you're not meant to swim with it, but can still take it in the shower with no real risk of damage. I did swim with my first one that I believe had that label, and I don't remember any issue arising from it.

On to the features, of which there are a lot for such an affordable watch.

Right up front, these do not have any form of backlight. If you need to read it in the dark, then bring a light. While this dramatically extends battery life, I still consider it the most dramatic shortcoming of the family of Casio calculator watches that includes the Model 437, 438, and 3208.

The clock can be set to a 12 or 24 hour display, and also features a basic calendar. The day of the week is always displayed above the seconds counter, and the full date in Year-Month-Day configuration can be displayed by holding the ÷ button. Notably, the year counter is 2-digits; at the time of writing, the year is "20" for 2020, and next year it will display "21". Not only am I bad at time management, I can never remember the current date, so this is also invaluable to me. There's no fancy features with the calendar, no appointment reminders or anything to assign to a specific date, but still a much appreciated addition.

I also use the calculator frequently in daily life. It's got most of the features you would expect from a very basic calculator, but definitely isn't a replacement for something more advanced like a scientific or graphing calculator. Notably, there are no memory buttons to save a number for later, so you must use your own memory or make a note of any important numbers. Constant calculations are done by double pressing your function command, i.e. 8÷÷4. You will know you've set your number to a constant because a "K" will appear above your number around the top left of the display. To square a number, you double press X and look for the same "K", then press =, i.e 3×× =9, then you can hit = again to go up another power, from 3² to 3³ and so on. Not necessarily the most intuitive, but I figured it out as a kid without reading the instructions

The calculator face is 8 digits, or 7 when dealing with negatives. Decimals are supported.

The alarm works fine, not much to say about it, loud enough to hear but not too loud. As soon as you get the watch, you can test the alarm sound by holding 0 and + while on the alarm screen. I started silencing my alarm in my sleep, so I only use it for reminders and not for waking up. You can enable and disable your alarm by pressing the 4 button when you're on the main clock screen or on the alarm screen. You only get one alarm, so you can't have a bunch all set up to go off at different times at different days. You can enable in the Clock screen or in the alarm screen a single beep to go off once every hour on the hour by hitting the × button. The single hourly beeps that Signal mode provides are not particularly disruptive, but can be helpful for keeping track of time, and that's the closest you get to having individual programmable alarms for reminders.

The Dual Time mode is a nifty feature, allowing you to keep track of a separate time somewhere else on the globe. The minutes must be configured manually, as not all timezones are running on the same minute, but the seconds counter is automatically copied from the time you've assigned to the main clock, and can only be changed from the main clock. The DT clock uses the same time format as your main one, so you can't set one to 12h and one to 24h.

The stop watch may have more features than you'd expect. I personally don't use it often, but the manual for the model 3208 is on Casio's website and will tell you everything you need to know. Notably though , the stop watch is limited to 23h, 59m, 59.99s. A second note, a single beep occurs every 10 minutes that the stop watch is running.

One often overlooked feature that I feel I must bring up is the battery saver, which disables the beep which normally happens with ever key press. I enabled it because I don't like making a lot of noise; not to say the beep is loud, but it is a noise. You enable battery saver by going to your calculator screen and hitting the "B" button, which is the recessed button underneath the mode switching "C" button. This doesn't disable other sounds, like the alarm, hourly signal, or any sounds from the stop watch.

That's my review of the features, now a few additional notes.

Aside from the color options, there seems to be one major difference with these models over the more classic pure black model, and that difference is the display. I can see why many of the reviews complain that the display on this specific model is hard to read, though I don't have much trouble with it after getting used to it. Unlike older models, this display is inverted; the background is black and the characters are the kind of greenish-grey that would normally be in the background. Aesthetically, this change is interesting, but I find it slightly harder to reach under harsh glare, and observe no difference in legibility in average or low light environments. As stated in the beginning, there is no backlight, so none of these style calculator watches are good for low light. I am curious how this inverted color display effects battery life, as I was under the impression that in these kinds of displays the black portion required power and the grey-green section was unpowered. Perhaps I've got that backwards, or perhaps power is only required in the operation of shifting between light and dark.

Casio does have other models of calculator watches that have backlights, but they're more expensive and may not be as ruggedly designed to survive abuse; I've never owned one, so no comment.

I've known people to struggle with the buttons on the face of the watch, as they are very small and give no real tactile feedback. Just little rubber membrane nubs pushing through a plastic grate basically, with no room in the watch to fit some kind of clicky mechanism. I've gotten used to the tiny rubber "Chiclet" keys, even with the button-press sound disabled. I find it works best for me to think of it as pressing the buttons with the bone of your fingertip, and not think about all the flesh around it. The keys are stiff enough that your skin will usually just squish around the buttons you're not trying to press, and only the one in the middle where your finger bone is gets pressed. I will say, that strategy may not work if you have heavy calluses on your fingers, in which case you can use your fingernails. Haven't found fingernails to do much damage to the rubber keys, just the occasional scrape but no deep cuts; think the rubber is flexible enough to fold inside the watch face before you put enough pressure on to actually cut it with your fingernails.

The "B" button is recessed, as I mentioned before. I don't find it too hard to press with even a well trimmed thumbnail, but some seem to struggle with that one too.

The display is under a somewhat thick layer of plastic, not glass. It's a little bit hard, but can definitely still scratch. I wear my watch on the inside of my wrist, and because of that I think I haven't bumped the watch face into things that often, so no deep scratches and just a few light ones that really only get picked up by camera flash.

I've been wearing my new one for only about a month and a half, but it's similar enough to the ones I'm used to that I feel confident in giving such a detailed review.

If you're the kind of person who made it all the way to the end of my ridiculously long review for a budget-oriented watch, then you may be the kind of person who would enjoy wearing this watch. If the color is unimportant though, I may recommend the more standard black model without the inverted color display, just because this one is at the very least slightly more difficult to read sometimes.
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