Travel back to 1976 with a watch that pays homage to the groundbreaking CASIO CQ-1, the world’s first multifunctional digital clock.
The innovative CQ-1, boasting clock, alarm, stopwatch, and calculator features all in one, captured hearts with its versatility.
CASIO now resurrects this ’70s marvel in the form of a trio of iconic CA-500 models, sporting the original CQ-1 color schemes and boasting an eight-digit calculator function.
Vintage ’70s charm meets contemporary elegance in a watch that is both striking and nostalgic.
CQ-1:
The CQ-1, a beloved personal-sized digital clock with revolutionary functionality, was designed to seamlessly integrate into people’s daily routines. With its unique amalgamation of four functions – clock for time display, alarm for time memory, stopwatch for time measurement, and calculator for time calculation – this memorable product marked the dawn of CASIO’s combined-function innovations.
Specifications
Basic Information
Case size (LĂ— WĂ— H):
43.2 Ă— 34.4 Ă— 8.2 mm
Weight:
53 g
Case and bezel material:
Resin / Chrome plated
Band:
Stainless Steel Band
Adjustable Clasp
Water resistance:
Water Resistant
Power supply and battery life:
Approx. battery life: 5 years on CR2016
Exterior
Glass:
Resin Glass
Compatible band size:
150 to 205 mm
Watch Features
World time:
Dual time
Stopwatch:
1/100-second stopwatch
Measuring capacity: 23:59'59.99''
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times
Alarm/hourly time signal:
Daily alarm
Hourly time signal
Calendar:
Full auto-calendar (to year 2099)
Mute feature:
Button operation tone on/off
Accuracy:
Accuracy: ±30 seconds per month
Other features:
8-digit calculator
12/24-hour format
Regular timekeeping:
Hour, minute, second, am/pm, year, month, date, day
Reimagined from the iconic CQ-1 combination clock-calculator, the trio of CA-500 watches pays homage to CASIO's innovation of 1976. The distinctive face design, complete with a full keypad, faithfully recreates the color scheme and intricate details of the original calculator.
The CQ-1 combination clock calculator, introduced in 1976, revolutionized personal timekeeping with its multifunctionality. Designed to streamline daily routines from waking up to time management, it boasted four essential features: clock display, alarm function, stopwatch capability, and calculator functionality. This pioneering device not only shaped CASIO's future development of combined-function gadgets but also left an indelible mark on the history of digital technology.
Retro-inspired Palette and Design
Indulge in nostalgia with a choice of three vibrant hues drawn from the iconic CQ-1 color spectrum: red, yellow, and white. Embracing the essence of the CQ-1, the design features multicolor accents, mode indicators rendered in the original typeface, and more. A green-tinted negative LCD faithfully replicates the vintage charm of vacuum-fluorescent displays from the calculator's era.
Super Illuminator for Readability in the Dark
Effortlessly tackle 8-digit computations with the calculator function. The interface seamlessly integrates a full keypad with an LCD display, epitomizing a sleek and gadget-forward aesthetic.
Specifications
- Water resistance
- 8-digit calculator
- Dual time
- 1/100-second stopwatch
- Alarm
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