Casio Unisex Watch A120WEST-1AER

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Yes, the 10-year-old you that thought a digital watch was a pretty neat idea would be over the moon about this thing. It’s got all the hits: the primary colors, the big chunky buttons, the graphic design. Forgive me for mixing my ’80s pop culture references, but you could see a Ninja Turtle wearing one of these bad boys. Not Raph, for sure, but Mikey? Cowabunga.

You can read more about Russian in our Russian watches Watch Brands article, which also talks about Raketa, as well as the watch below.The Timex Weekender is a classic collection by the brand. This is a popular line that has evolved and has had many different versions (see the current ones here). Press the LED light button and an “upside down” Stranger Things logo will reveal itself. The iconic red ST logo also appears once more on the watch band. The watch also comes in a specially-designed box which features its main cast of characters. And one of the better ones that I've seen lately is the CasioA120WEST which pays homage to the Netflix hit, Stranger Things.

The A120WEST-1A was announced for a June 2023 release in Japan (A120WEST-1AJF, 12,100 yen) and Asia, and is also expected to be released worldwide. Seasons 1-4 of Stranger Things are available to stream on Netflix. All in all, this is a thoughtful and well-considered homage to one of Netflix's biggest hits. And because it is also fairly inexpensive, I think fans of the show will find a lot to like about this watch. According to this article, Dustin’s character was wearing the watch in a publicity photo, but it appeared as if the Casio logo was removed. Having telepathic powers doesn’t mean you shouldn’t wear cool watches. El, or Eleven was also seen with a digital Casio—a calculator watch in Season 3. TOKYO, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of the A120WEST, a collaboration model inspired by the Netflix megahit, Stranger Things.Nelsonic created popular game watches in the 1980s, having licensed for classic arcade games including watch collaborations with Pac-Man, Donkey Kong,and Q*Bert. The watch allows the wearer to play the game using the small buttons on the dial, and of course, it also tells time (positioned on the right side of the display). Step into an alternate dimension with an exclusive Casio collaboration inspired by the global megahit, Stranger Things.

This Reddit discussion takes a closer look at a watch he wore on one scene, and one comment mentions that it could be a Timex model. The ’80s and Casio are synonymous — so joining forces with Netflix on a Stranger Things collaboration timepiece was a natural fit,” said Tadashi Shibuya, vice president of Casio’s timepiece division, in a press release. “We are thrilled to bring fans a retro timepiece that will not only turn heads but also transcend the upside down.”

The watch is not clear on-screen, but it’s suggested that it could possibly be a Timex Weekender watch or at least something that closely resembles it. According to this 2019 article, this watch is accurate to within one second a day, which is something that even luxury watches cannot do. The battery also lasts up to seven years. My favorite feature is the ’80s-horror-novel-inspired “Stranger Things” font revealed (upside down, natch) after illuminating the watch face. Spooky; (photo/Casio) Tokyo, May 25, 2023 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of the A120WEST, a collaboration model inspired by the Netflix megahit, Stranger Things. Hawkins Chief of Police Jim Hopper (David Harbour) was spotted on the show wearing what is believed to be a Tudor Submariner—according to an article by Watchionista.com, which posted a photo of a scene from the show.