Forget That Smartwatch: Throw Back In Style With a Casio

Forget That Smartwatch: Throw Back In Style With a Casio

These days, wearable tech seems to be the fastest growing trend in the world. We’re integrating technology into our lives more aggressively than ever before, our phones reaching beyond simple telecommunication devices and into the very fabric of our lives. The smartwatch is one example of this burgeoning integration, but is it really what we need?

Japanese favorite brand Casio’s watches possess a nostalgic charm that a smartwatch just can’t match. Throw back to Casio’s heyday and get totally 80s with these classic watches.

Digital

The digital watch was once seen as the forefront of technology, eschewing ticking hands and spinning gears for a sleek, angular time readout on a green-grey field. Today, this feature might seem practically Cro-Magnon compared to the high-res screens of the new smartwatches, but take a moment to consider the elegance of the digital readout. It tells you exactly what you need to know in the simplest terms—no guesswork or forced intuition here. Style it the nerdy-chic way with a short sleeved button-down and khaki shorts.

Analog

Though Casio is most famous for its digital watches (not to mention its keyboards), analog watches also have a storied place in the brand’s canon. Never overly decorated, Casio’s analog watches give you a clear read of the time without looking too minimalist, either. Go for one with a leather strap and enjoy your watch’s casual appeal with rolled-up jeans and a crew neck sweater.  

Plastic

The G-Shock brand, a subsidiary of Casio, focuses on creating colorful, fashion-forward watches that add a sense of fun to any look. Serious timepieces these are not, but if you tend towards colorful clothing over staid separates, this is the watch for you. A digital readout and a chubby logo make a playful statement.

What’s new and shiny isn’t always what’s best. Casio watches are just the throwback you need to freshen up your style.

Who needs all the bells and whistles? Casio’s offerings are better than a smartwatch.

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