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Casio Vintage A168WEGG-1BEF Black IP Digital Bracelet Watch - W17535
Ref. A168WEGG-1BEF
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The A168 shape dates to the 1980s and has barely changed, which is precisely why Casio keeps returning to it. This version pulls the familiar octagonal case into an all-dark register — black PVD over the resin mid-case, a negative display that shows light numerals against a dark ground — turning a design that originally read as chrome-bright into something considerably more subdued. At 49 grams and with a lug-to-lug of only 38.6mm it barely registers on the wrist, and the bracelet's sliding clasp adjusts along a track without any link removal, so fit is immediate and precise. The electro-luminescent backlight washes the whole screen in an even teal-green rather than throwing a point of light at one corner, which is the practical difference between reading the time easily in the dark and squinting at it. Module 3298 will run for roughly seven years on a single coin cell, and its reputation for running without intervention is the reason these modules still appear in watches made decades after they were introduced.
- Reference
- A168WEGG-1BEF
- Brand
- Casio
- Collection
- Vintage
- Case size
- 36.3mm
- Case thickness
- 9.6mm
- Lug width
- 18mm
- Case material
- Resin
- Case shape
- Octagonal
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Acrylic
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- 3298
- Functions
- Date, Stopwatch, Alarm, Backlight, Digital display
- Water resistance
- Not water resistant
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Grey
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Lug-to-lug
- 38.6mm
- Warranty
- 2 years
Learn more about Casio
Tadao Kashio founded Kashio Seisakujo in Tokyo in 1946 as a machine shop. The company's first success was a finger ring that held a cigarette, and its second was the 14-A of 1957 — the world's first all-electric compact calculator, which used solenoids rather than gears.
Casio entered watchmaking in 1974 with the Casiotron, a digital watch with an automatic calendar that knew the varying lengths of months. The company approached watches as an electronics manufacturer rather than a horological one, and that difference produced the G-Shock.
The G-Shock came from a single engineer, Kikuo Ibe, who broke a watch his father had given him and set out to build one that could not break. The specification was three tens: survive a ten-metre drop, ten bars of water pressure, and ten years of battery life. It took over two hundred prototypes, and the solution was suspending the module inside the case on a cushioned internal structure rather than mounting it rigidly. The DW-5000C shipped in 1983.
It became one of the most durable product designs in any category, adopted by militaries, emergency services, and skateboarders alike, and Casio has since added solar charging, radio and GPS timekeeping, Bluetooth, and full-metal and carbon variants.
Casio also produces the Edifice, Pro Trek, and Oceanus lines, and remains an independent Japanese public company.
- 1946
- Tadao Kashio founds the company in Tokyo.
- 1974
- The Casiotron is Casio's first digital watch.
- 1983
- The G-Shock DW-5000C survives Kikuo Ibe's three-tens brief.
- 1994
- The Frogman extends G-Shock to ISO dive certification.
Also in 2 collections
This watch appears in Watches Under 37mm (1,656) and Watches Under £100 (652).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 36.3mm suits most wrists
- 38.6mm lug-to-lug keeps the 36.3mm case wearable
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Casio's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- Acrylic crystal marks easily, though it polishes out
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| Specification | A168WEGG-1BEF | RA44-2216 | RY21804A-TK-SET |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £60 | £60 | £60 |
| Case size | 36.3mm | 37mm | 35mm |
| Water resistance | Not water resistant | — | — |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Silicone strap | Leather strap |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
No. This watch carries no water resistance rating — keep it dry, and take it off before washing your hands.
Will the glass scratch?
Yes, but it polishes out. Acrylic marks easily and a scratch can be buffed away at home, which is why vintage-style watches still use it.
Does it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
What size strap does it take?
18mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Will it fit my wrist?
Lug-to-lug is 38.6mm, which suits wrists from roughly 15cm (6 inches) upward.
Lug-to-lug decides fit more than case diameter does.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as unisex, and at this size it suits any wrist that takes the dimensions.
Cheapest place to buy
F.Hinds is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference new, at £60. There is nothing to compare it against today.
Who are F.Hinds?
F.Hinds has been run by the same family since 1856 and is now in its fifth generation, with more than 115 shops across England and Wales. They are a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council and an Authorised Diamond Dealer.
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