![]() The new T80 has several versions (you can check them all out here), with the Pac-Man model being one of the most popular. Now referred to as having a “ retro” design, the new T80 has improved technology but with the charming old school look): a digital chronograph watch with an alarm, month/day/date display, and a daily alarm. The brand recently re-introduced the T80 for a new generation. The Timex T80 was first released in the 1980s, around the time the brand released its first digital watches. Timex is another Japanese watch brand that became very popular during the decade. This and other Casio watches are featured in our article on watches worn on the 80s-themed series Stranger Things. You can check out other Databank watches currently being sold by Casio here. The CD-40 is no longer available, but Casio has a wide range of new calculator models, such as the DBC32-1A, which has a 25-page databank and multi-function alarms. The first watch was the Casio Databank CD-40, -which some now call “The Original Smart Watch.” This watch was released after another Japanese brand-Pulsar, now a part of Seiko Watch Corporation of America-released a model in 1982. These digital watches, which have had different editions in the years that followed, had the standard features of a Casio digital watch, but with a calculator and data storage (phone numbers, memos, and names). Our last Casio for this list is the Casio Data Bank, a calculator watch that was introduced in 1983. ![]() The watch has a resin band and a stainless steel case back. Some of the features include chronograph functions, an alarm, a 1/100-second digital stopwatch, an hourly time signal, and an auto-calendar. It is, however, still known for durability. The Casio F-91W is more affordable than the G-Shock model above, as it does not have the same shock-proof features. The annual production of this model is 3 million units per year. This is one of the brand’s classic watches and continues to be sold today. This watch was introduced in the late 80s, replacing the popular Casio F-15 which was a hit in the early 80s. You can still find some vintage models on eBay, such as the G-Shock DW-5200C or this Japanese model nicknamed “ The Hero“. The watches have evolved since with many different models, but these two continue to be popular among Casio fans. This was followed by the G-Shock DW-5900C, which was released in 1990. In the United States, the watch became widely known around 1984 as the tough watch that kept accurate time. It did not take long for this model to become a hit. It’s a chronograph with a square shape, with features like an alarm, backlight, and stopwatch. The first model ever launched, after years of conception and over 200 prototypes, was the G-Shock DW-5000C, which was designed to resist shock, mechanical stress, and vibration.Īside from the tough features, the DW-5000C is also water-resistant to 200m. Casio released the first G-Shock watch in 1983. Casio G-ShockĪnother brand that enjoyed immense popularity during the 80s is Casio. You can see the new Flik Flak models on its website, but there are also many vintage models available on eBay, like this rare “Bear Party” watch, which was released in the 80s. The ones with textile straps are also machine washable up to 40C. According to the Swatch website, the mission of Flik Flak is to “tell the time in an effective and fun way,” with watches made in collaboration with teachers.įlik Flak watches have colorful designs, plastic glass, and quartz movement and are shock-resistant. The goal of this line, which remains the only collection of Swiss-made watches for children to this day, is to help children read the time. Flik Flakįlik Flak, which is under Swatch, was introduced in 1987 as a line of children’s watches for children. There’s also the equally popular Modele Avec Personnages (GZ100), which is also now considered rare. Haring designed many watches for the brand, but one of his most iconic creations is the Serpent watch (GZ102), which has vintage versions for sale on eBay. One of these is the watches designed by New York artist Keith Haring. There are too many popular watches during this period to mention them all, but there are several iconic models that gained popularity even in the decades that followed. Swatch also wanted to promote analog watches during a time when digital watches were becoming increasingly popular. These watches are fun, low maintenance, and are made of durable materials.įounded in 1983, the brand wanted to help fix the damage caused by the quartz crisis, which allowed Japanese companies like Seiko and Citizen, to gain more sales than its Swiss counterparts. ![]() One of the most popular watch brands of the 80s is the Swiss company Swatch, which popularized playful and colorful designs. Iconic 80s Watches Swatch Keith Haring Image: Swatch
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