The Casio A168WEMB-1BDF-S is a retro digital watch featuring a bold, boxy design with a gunmetal case and black ion-plated stainless steel mesh band. Its compact profile and monochromatic styling give it a distinctive vintage appearance, while the adjustable mesh band allows for a flexible fit. Practical functions include a 1/100-second stopwatch, daily alarm, hourly time signal, and electro-luminescent backlight. The watch is water resistant for daily use and is powered by a CR2016 battery providing approximately 7 years of battery life.
Key Features
Casio Vintage retro digital design
Gunmetal case
Black ion-plated stainless steel mesh band
Black monochromatic styling
Adjustable clasp
Resin case with black chrome-plated bezel
Resin Glass
Water Resistant for daily use
1/100-second stopwatch
Daily alarm
Hourly time signal
Electro-luminescent backlight
Blue-green EL illumination
Auto-calendar
12/24-hour format
Accuracy of ±30 seconds per month
Approximately 7-year battery life
Case & Bezel
Case material: Resin
Bezel: Black chrome plated
Glass: Resin Glass
Case size: 38.6 × 36.3 × 9.6 mm
Weight: 55 g
Dial & Display
Digital display
Box-shaped retro face
Regular timekeeping displays:
Hour
Minute
Second
PM indicator
Date
Day
12/24-hour time format
Auto-calendar with February automatically set to 28 days
Band
Stainless steel mesh band
Black ion-plated surface treatment
Adjustable clasp
Self-adjustable mesh construction
Water Resistance
Water Resistant
Casio does not specify a meter/bar rating for this model.
Official Casio description states that it is suitable for daily use, including rainy days.
Timekeeping
Digital quartz timekeeping
12/24-hour format
Accuracy: ±30 seconds per month
Regular display:
Hour
Minute
Second
PM
Date
Day
Stopwatch
1/100-second stopwatch
Measuring capacity: 59 minutes, 59.99 seconds
Measuring modes:
Elapsed time
Split time
1st and 2nd place times
Alarm & Additional Functions
Daily alarm
Hourly time signal
Auto-calendar
February automatically calculated as 28 days
Illumination
Electro-luminescent backlight
Light color: Blue-green
Power & Battery
Battery: CR2016
Approximate battery life: 7 years
Dimensions & Weight
Case Size: 38.6 × 36.3 × 9.6 mm
Weight: Approximately 55 g
Ideal For
Suitable for:
Everyday wear
Casual styling
Retro and vintage-inspired looks
Streetwear
Work and daily activities
Users who prefer compact digital watches
Users who prefer stainless steel mesh bands
Users who use stopwatch and alarm functions
What's Included
Casio A168WEMB-1BDF-S Digital Watch
All technical specifications above are based on Casio's official documentation for the A168WEMB-1B.
