Updated
Updated · Phandroid - News for Android · Aug 18
Casio Launches Sub-$100 F-B100W Watch With Step Tracking and Bluetooth
Updated
Updated · Phandroid - News for Android · Aug 18

Casio Launches Sub-$100 F-B100W Watch With Step Tracking and Bluetooth

3 articles · Updated · Phandroid - News for Android · Aug 18

Summary

  • Casio has unveiled the retro-styled F-B100W as a low-cost alternative to smartwatches, adding step tracking and Bluetooth for less than $100.
  • Bluetooth links the watch to the Casio Watches app, letting users sync time automatically and adjust alarms, time zones and other settings from a smartphone.
  • The F-B100W also includes LED backlighting, basic water resistance and a resin strap, but uses a replaceable battery that Casio says lasts up to 2 years.
  • UK pricing in related launches is £55, and the model extends Casio’s push to blend classic digital-watch styling with basic fitness features already seen in some G-Shock and Wear OS devices.

Insights

By adding Bluetooth to a classic design, did Casio ruin its nostalgic charm or create the ultimate minimalist fitness tracker?
Can a simple resin watch with a two-year battery genuinely compete with premium smartwatches in the modern wearable market?