It is hard to imagine a world before Casio watches. The undisputed leader in digital watches, Casio has always been at the forefront of advanced timekeeping. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Casio is (re)releasing the Casiotron, a callback to the very first Casio watch from 1974. This retro-inspired watch may look old-school, but it packs all the technology we have come to expect and enjoy from the famed Japanese watchmaker.

The Limited Edition Casiotron of 2024 is a true successor to its inspiration in both form and function. It remains under 40mm wide (39.1mm), is only 42.7mm lug to lug, and is 12.3mm thick – thinner than the original, in fact. It comes in one initial configuration of stainless steel and is paired with a steel bracelet featuring a one-touch 3-fold clasp. The Casiotron’s dial is emblazoned with the vintage Casiotron logo, which sits below a retro-inspired digital display. The dial itself features blue striations that reference the original model and is surrounded by a fluted edge. Pushers on each corner of the case allow the wearer to easily activate the watch’s functions (of which there are many).

The new Casiotron features all the modern bells and whistles that Casio has to offer with the 3542 module inside. Among other features, it has: alarm functionality, Bluetooth connectivity, automatic calendar, power saving mode, full LED backlights, and world time zone tracker. Its solar quartz movement is accurate to +/- 15 seconds a month. Water resistance is 50 meters.