The Casio F-91W
A digital classic When I was first starting this blog, I had begun to write a post detailing the history and engineering behind the Vostok Amphibia, a Russian automatic dive watch. Unfortunately, that post didn’t see the light of day as I felt that it didn’t suit the theme of the blog. However, in this post I’ll be returning back to that theme. It seems fitting, then, that the watch in question is one as ubiquitous and iconic as the legendary Casio F-91W. Launched in 1991, its simplicity and durability, coupled with its extremely low price, has allowed it to prevail as a best-seller. I was drawn to its iconic status and low price, and decided to buy my own F-91W recently. The watch’s case is refreshingly slim compared to my Vostok (only 8.5mm), and is very comfortable on the wrist. The three button control is intuitive, with each press reinforced by a short beep of a piezoelectric buzzer. Turning it over reveals a stainless steel caseback held in place by four Phillips he...