Casio A168WA-1 vintage digital watch denoting EL backlight feature and retro style.

Modern Use, Retro Look: Casio A168 Vintage Digital Watches

A retro style in vogue for decades, the Casio A168 collection of vintage digital watches combines the sleek look of the ‘90s with everyday functionality. Sporting an EL backlight as a core feature, the Casio A168 combines daily reliability with a style that accents any look. The A168 collection has remained a beloved favorite around the world since 1995.

Casio A168 Lineup

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Vintage Digital Watches Popular for Decades: Casio A168

Brighter display for practical visibility

A core feature of the Casio A168 collection is the EL backlight, a thin, sheet-like EL panel that evenly illuminates the entire display, greatly enhancing the clarity of the digital display in darkness. In the 1980s, vintage digital watches often used a micro-light, a small incandescent bulb to light up the LCD. The EL backlight was a great improvement, uniformly lighting the whole display. The A168 boldly features the word “ILLUMINATOR" on the face, symbolizing the watch’s dedication to visibility and everyday usability. Explore the stylistic variations in the PAC-MAN collaboration model, the classic A168W-1, and the black dial and negative LCD of the A168WEM-1VT.

Timeless by design

Since its debut in 1995, the Casio A168 has enjoyed continued popularity, a testament to its appealing retro look, solid design, and everyday usability. In 2011, it was honored with Japan’s Good Design Long Life Design Award. The Casio A168 offers a large display and practical features such as water resistance and alarm/stopwatch functions that haven’t diminished in necessity or importance for over thirty years. With its simple, versatile style, the A168 transcends borders, genders, and generations, remaining a beloved favorite of vintage digital watches to this day.

Casio A168 vintage digital watch next to graphic that reads “since 1995” denoting model history.

DETAILS

Casio A168: Classic Design with Modern Functionality

Backlit digital LCD of the Casio A168 vintage digital watch denoting EL backlight feature.

EL backlight
Easy to read the time, even in the dark, thanks to the full-surface EL backlight evenly illuminating the entire display. The uniform illumination is one of the core features contributing to the popularity of the Casio A168.

Close up of the metal band of the Casio A168 vintage digital watch denoting style and finish.

Metal band
Stainless steel, simply designed for any style, with an adjustable clasp that makes it easy to find just the right length. A vintage digital watch with a personalizing touch.

Casio A168 vintage digital watch splashed with water denoting water resistance.

Water resistance
Allows for worry-free use while washing up or in sudden rain. The Casio A168 collection of vintage digital watches offers peace of mind.

Casio A168 vintage digital watch with alarm graphic denoting alarm feature.

Alarm
Useful for wake-up alerts, schedule reminders, and various daily needs. The Casio A168 can help you organize your day without having to look at a smartphone.

Casio A168 vintage digital watch with stopwatch graphic denoting stopwatch feature.

Stopwatch
Great for timing various activities, such as sports, workouts, or cooking. These vintage digital watches can help reduce distractions by keeping you on task.