Casio reissues CA-500 calculator watch for Back to the Future 40th anniversary

Casio is releasing a special edition of its vintage CA-500 calculator watch to mark the 40th anniversary of the film Back to the Future. The limited CA-500WEBF will be available from October 22 for €119 online and at selected retailers.

The CA-500WEBF is based on Casio’s classic CA-500 design, a compact calculator watch known for its retro styling and built-in calculator keypad. This release plays into growing interest in retro tech and nostalgia for 1980s pop culture.

• Model: CA-500WEBF
• Price: €119
• Release date: October 22
• Typical features: built-in calculator, timekeeping, likely alarm and stopwatch as found in CA-500 series
• Availability: online and selected specialist retailers

For more on Casio’s vintage lineup, visit the official Casio site: Casio. For the original announcement coverage, see the article on iPhone-Ticker: iphone-ticker.de.

This release is a reminder of how fashion and fandom can bring classic tech back into the spotlight — and at an accessible price point.

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