Ended up loving that retro Casio A168 so much that I tracked down an original ancestor from 1983. This is the W-34. It’s got a metal case instead of plastic, even better bracelet, and virtually the same module! Less than $200 in near mint condition. Vintage LCD is 😍 
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This sent me down this wonderful journey of exploring other vintage LCDs, like the Soviet-made Elektronikas. Ordered this 3049 from 1977 in absolute mint condition. What a total beauty.
I also looked into those 1970s LEDs, but they’re just not very practical. Battery needs changing constantly, and you have to hold a button to see the time. Still. Did you know Commodore made one? It does look 😎
The word of vintage quartz is as interesting as the mechanical side IMO. And at a tiny, tiny fraction of the cost. I get as much joy and use out of these as any of the mechanical pieces. Far less risk buying off EBay as well! Lower stakes, more fun.
It also brought the reflection that what I wanted from something like an Apple Watch was here all along! Time/date/alarm/stopwatch/decade-long battery. AND they look better! AND they don’t have notifications! AND they cost much less! Quartz LCD is heirloom ❤️😄
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