Metal Cased Retro Digital Watch
I recently ordered an Armitron Griffy (the gold one with red LEDs since it looks so seventies) and this got me looking around for a metal-cased LCD watch.
This proved to be a bit of a challenge since all of the Casios currently available seem to be resin-cased. I found the Armitron Rubik and it looked pretty cool, but looking around led me to another Armitron. As far as I know, it has the catchy name of 40/8487, but name aside it was pretty much what I was after. A bit over $40 and should be here next week.
Just in case anyone else is looking for a retro-cool digital watch that's not the Rubik and has an apparently real metal case:
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This proved to be a bit of a challenge since all of the Casios currently available seem to be resin-cased. I found the Armitron Rubik and it looked pretty cool, but looking around led me to another Armitron. As far as I know, it has the catchy name of 40/8487, but name aside it was pretty much what I was after. A bit over $40 and should be here next week.
Just in case anyone else is looking for a retro-cool digital watch that's not the Rubik and has an apparently real metal case:
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The LCA is the one I’d get anyway.
I just checked the T80 and the case material is “Low Lead Brass” which I’m guessing is a fancy phrase for the classic”base metal.”
Wow, I didn't know that. I have two of the T80's progenitors, "T78587" or similar, and those are chrome-plated resin. But you're right, timex.com says "Low Lead Brass" and the caseback looks different.The LCA is the one I’d get anyway.
I just checked the T80 and the case material is “Low Lead Brass” which I’m guessing is a fancy phrase for the classic”base metal.”
Interesting! All this time I thought all the new models were the same watch with new bracelet and faceplate. Now I have to check out these T80s.
The LCA (the Q reissue) has terrible owner reviews. Looks like poor QC and overall execution.The LCA is the one I’d get anyway.
I just checked the T80 and the case material is “Low Lead Brass” which I’m guessing is a fancy phrase for the classic”base metal.”
Be warned that the dial markings do not actually correspond with the watch functions, as noted recently in this thread:I recently ordered an Armitron Griffy (the gold one with red LEDs since it looks so seventies) and this got me looking around for a metal-cased LCD watch.
This proved to be a bit of a challenge since all of the Casios currently available seem to be resin-cased. I found the Armitron Rubik and it looked pretty cool, but looking around led me to another Armitron. As far as I know, it has the catchy name of 40/8487, but name aside it was pretty much what I was after. A bit over $40 and should be here next week.
Just in case anyone else is looking for a retro-cool digital watch that's not the Rubik and has an apparently real metal case:
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Why is Casio toying with us?!? I WANT AN ALL-METAL...
Casio released two more variants on their A1000 line of all-metal watches, but yet again they're flashy, garish and, dare I say...feminine(?) All I want is a plain old stainless case with a positive display. Save the mother-of-pearl, rose gold, rainbows and milanese bracelets for someone...
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Thanks for the warning. I really appreciate it. I'm going to have to think about whether this is a minor thing or if it will eventually drive me completely insane and send me on a lifelong quest to find a proper stainless steel retro digital watch.Be warned that the dial markings do not actually correspond with the watch functions, as noted recently in this thread:
Why is Casio toying with us?!? I WANT AN ALL-METAL...
Casio released two more variants on their A1000 line of all-metal watches, but yet again they're flashy, garish and, dare I say...feminine(?) All I want is a plain old stainless case with a positive display. Save the mother-of-pearl, rose gold, rainbows and milanese bracelets for someone...
Mine arrived yesterday - same day shipping - and man am I digging it! This is the answer (or at least the best for now) to my retro stainless steel digital needs. The Armitron Rubik was a decent attempt, ultimately let down by that unusable backlight. This has a decent size, great case finish, and a usable retro bracelet. Oh and that little "essay" on the bottom of the dial has fonts so small you can't read what's on it anyway so a non-issue for me.
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