Casio decides it's about time the simple digital watch got a little smarter
F-B100W adds Bluetooth and step tracking while keeping a two-year battery
Casio has introduced a new £55 digital watch that adds Bluetooth connectivity and step tracking to its lineup without transforming it into a smartwatch or compromising its replaceable battery convenience. The F-B100W watch syncs with Casio's smartphone app to record activity, adjust settings, and maintain accurate time. Despite the added features, Casio claims the watch should last approximately two years on a single CR2016 battery.
The watch retains its classic digital watch design, featuring no touchscreen, app store, or constant notifications. This development has garnered attention on platforms like Hacker News and Reddit. The Casio F-91W, a watch once labeled as a supposed "sign of al-Qaida," is widely regarded as the classic quartz digital watch and one of the bestselling watches of all time due to its affordability and long-lasting batteries.
Casio's move to add these connected features to a basic digital watch has piqued interest, as it introduces a more affordable and potentially more robust option compared to its existing ABL-100 watch.
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