Black-dial silver vintage digital watch product image (primary)
Front-facing stainless metal bracelet digital watch with rectangular black dial, visible control buttons on case sides, and digital numeric display showing time and status indicators.

Casio

Black-Dial Silver Vintage Digital Watch

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CA$100.00CAD
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The Casio A168WGG-1B is a vintage-style digital watch featuring a black rectangular LCD dial with a brushed stainless steel bracelet and polished bezel. It includes a glow-in-the-dark backlight, automatic date display, and a water-resistant stainless steel case, with two side buttons on the left and one on the right for operation. This timepiece is presented in a signature box and is designed for everyday use, offering reliable digital timekeeping with a classic metal look.

Color
Black-Dial Silver
Material
Stainless steel band and case
Style
vintage
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Watches

Color

Black

Size

ONE SIZE

Specifications

Vintage-inspired digital watch with stainless steel band and glow-in-the-dark display.

Glow-in-the-dark function, automatic date display, water-resistant stainless-steel case.

Color
Black-Dial Silver · gray
Material
Stainless steel band and case
Style
vintage
Gender
male
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Watches

Additional Attributes

  • glow-in-the-dark function
  • automatic date
  • stainless steel band with clip closure
  • water-resistant stainless-steel case
  • vintage digital
  • black dial
  • signature box included
  • model number A168WGG-1B

Product Insights

This Casio digital watch combines rugged build with retro authenticity: a full stainless steel case, gray IP-coated band, and EL backlight mirror the 1980s original, while the proven Module 593 delivers a 7-year battery life and community-supported DIY serviceability. The compact 38.6mm case and matte gray finish fit under cuffs and avoid bling, suiting casual to smart-casual wear. The tradeoff involves careful water resistance (rain and hand washing only, avoid swimming with wet buttons) and seal maintenance (grease O-ring during battery changes) to preserve longevity.

Verified claims

Case
Full stainless steel case with metal threads for serviceability
Backlight
EL backlight lights the display evenly without a hot spot
Module
Proven Module 593 with 7-year battery life and community support
Scratch resistance
Gray ion-plating provides slightly better scratch resistance than the uncoated band.
Versatility
The matte gray finish avoids bling and works with casual to dressy outfits.
Water resistance
Survives rain and hand washing, not swimming; avoid pressing buttons when wet.
Seal maintenance
Maintain water resistance by greasing the O-ring during battery changes; metal threads tolerate repeated openings.
Battery life
CR2016 battery lasts approximately 7 years, tripling the interval of typical fashion digitals.
Battery replacement
DIY battery change needs a screwdriver, AC reset with paperclip, and caution with spring and O-ring.
Size and fit
38.6 x 36.3 x 9.6 mm case, 49 g, fits smaller wrists and slides under cuffs.
Clasp adjustability
Stainless steel band has a sliding micro-adjustment clasp for tool-free fit.
Proven platform
Houses Module 593, a movement continuously produced since the 1980s.
Battery service
7-year battery life and easy self-service using a screwdriver and community guides.
Build quality
Gray IP-coated stainless steel case and band with micro-adjustable clasp and 49g weight.
Color spectrum
One of four A168 finishes; all share identical module and functions.
Finish
Gray IP finish is less reflective than polished silver, suitable for casual to smart-casual outfits.
Compact size
Compact case dimensions let it slide under a shirt cuff for smart-casual wear.
Retro authenticity
Slim 1980s profile and EL backlight deliver authentic retro styling.
Design authenticity
Same octagonal case, Module 593, dimensions, and water resistance as the 1980s original.
Serviceability
Screw case back and 7-year battery make long service easy.

Product record

Title
Black-Dial Silver Vintage Digital Watch
Brand
Casio
Price
100 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

2 images
Black-dial silver vintage digital watch product image (primary)
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Product

Front-facing stainless metal bracelet digital watch with rectangular black dial, visible control buttons on case sides, and digital numeric display showing time and status indicators.

  • Overall shapeWatch head is a rounded-rectangle digital case with a flat black display panel recessed slightly within a polished silver bezel; metal bracelet attaches at top and bottom.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.84 (high)
  • Bracelet constructionBrushed stainless steel link bracelet composed of uniform horizontal links running up and down the image, with a polished end link directly adjacent to the watch case.
    2 regionsx 0.25 · y 0.00 · w 0.51 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.26 · y 0.66 · w 0.48 · h 0.34 (high)
  • Case side buttonsSmall cylindrical metal push-buttons visible on both left and right sides of the case; two on left stacked vertically and one on right near mid-case.
    2 regionsx 0.11 · y 0.42 · w 0.07 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.82 · y 0.44 · w 0.06 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Display windowRectangular digital display area with a dark black background, lighter segmented LCD digits for time centrally positioned, and a thin blue outline near the bezel edge.
    1 regionx 0.25 · y 0.28 · w 0.50 · h 0.44 (high)
  • Top display text blockTop portion of dial contains uppercase brand and mode text in lighter color above the main LCD window.
    1 regionx 0.31 · y 0.30 · w 0.38 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Lower bezel markingsLower portion of the face contains printing including an 'ILLUMINATOR' label flanked by small chevrons and a 'WATER WR RESIST' line beneath it with an oval around WR.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.60 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (high)
  • LCD time digitsCentral segmented LCD digits display the time with large hours and minutes and smaller seconds to the right; top smaller LCD area shows day/date indicators.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.38 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Left vertical control labelsSmall vertical labels printed along the left inner bezel reading 'LIGHT' above 'MODE' separated by small round dots.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.38 · w 0.06 · h 0.24 (high)
  • Right vertical control labelSmall vertical label printed along the right inner bezel reading 'START/STOP'.
    1 regionx 0.74 · y 0.38 · w 0.06 · h 0.24 (high)
  • Polish and finishBezel and case edges appear polished and reflective while the bracelet surfaces are predominantly brushed metal with subtle reflections.

Other

Studio product shot with neutral light gray background, even top lighting, centered composition and slight shadow beneath watch; image shows full watch vertically cropped to include strap ends.

  • BackgroundSmooth light gray neutral background filling the frame.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Shot compositionWatch is centered and shown face-on in a vertical orientation; top and bottom bracelet sections are visible and the watch is slightly elevated casting a soft shadow underneath.
  • Lighting and shadowEven diffused lighting with soft shadow directly below the watch creating subtle depth; reflections visible on polished case surfaces.
  • Top dial text transcriptionCASIO
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.30 · w 0.28 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Top mode text transcriptionALARM CHRONO
    1 regionx 0.50 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Top center text transcriptionElectroLuminescence
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.33 · w 0.32 · h 0.05 (high)
  • Left bezel text transcriptionLIGHT
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.38 · w 0.03 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Left bezel second text transcriptionMODE
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.46 · w 0.03 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Right bezel text transcriptionSTART/STOP
    1 regionx 0.74 · y 0.42 · w 0.05 · h 0.12 (high)
  • LCD top status transcriptionMO 1
    1 regionx 0.45 · y 0.35 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high)
  • LCD time transcription10:10:47
    1 regionx 0.39 · y 0.42 · w 0.22 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Illuminator label transcriptionILLUMINATOR
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.58 · w 0.28 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Water resist transcriptionWATER WR RESIST
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.66 · w 0.32 · h 0.05 (high)

Colors

stainless silver· bracelet and case#C4C4C3matte black· dial background#131315muted blue· accent printing and outlinelcd grey· LCD digits#9D9AA3
Black-dial silver vintage digital watch product image 2
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Product

Rear portion of a metal watch band with a fold-over clasp showing the engraved brand name; partial view of the watch case back at the right edge.

  • Fold-over claspRectangular fold-over clasp with a brushed metal surface and visible hinge joints; top face engraved with a vertically oriented brand name.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.34 · h 0.26 (high)
  • Engraved text on claspCASIO
    1 regionx 0.14 · y 0.61 · w 0.18 · h 0.19 (high)
  • Linked metal braceletThree-row linked metal bracelet with alternating brushed flat outer links and slightly narrower inner links; links form a continuous curved band.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.45 · w 0.98 · h 0.35 (medium)
  • Partial case back visibleRounded watch case back visible at the right edge with a smooth brushed finish and small attachment screws where the band connects.
    1 regionx 0.78 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (medium)
  • Micro-adjust holesTwo small circular adjustment holes visible on the clasp top plate near the hinge.
    1 regionx 0.21 · y 0.56 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high)

Other

Studio product shot with shallow depth of field, soft overhead lighting, and a white background; focus is on the clasp leaving background and distant band links softly blurred.

  • Shot compositionClose-up detail shot cropped to show the band and clasp with the watch case partially out of frame to the right.
  • Depth of fieldShallow depth of field producing a sharp focal plane on the clasp and nearest links while more distant links and the case are blurred.
  • BackgroundEven white background with a soft shadow beneath the band indicating directional studio lighting from above.

Colors

brushed gunmetal gray· bracelet and clasp#64625D

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