Updated
Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Aug 18
Casio F-B100W Hands-On Reveals Step Tracker and Metal Buttons After ¥8,800 Watch Sold Out
Updated
Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Aug 18

Casio F-B100W Hands-On Reveals Step Tracker and Metal Buttons After ¥8,800 Watch Sold Out

2 articles · Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Aug 18

Summary

  • Fresh video of the F-B100W-1BJF gives the first real-world look at Casio’s new Bluetooth watch, showing a top-of-screen step bar marked from 0 to 100 on the negative LCD.
  • Four polished steel buttons stand out as a key hardware change from the F-91W-inspired design, while the case remains resin with the familiar stepped rectangle and slitted resin band.
  • The all-black model appears readable despite the inverted display, and heavier bezel printing adds labels including “Step Tracker,” Bluetooth, and the four button functions.
  • Priced at ¥8,800, or about $55, the F-B100W launched in three colorways and sold out on Casio’s store within hours on August 7.
  • Packaging also signals a step up from entry-level Casios, with a textured dark box and gold embossed logo instead of the usual plastic tub.

Insights

Why did a vintage-style resin watch with a simple step tracker sell out faster than premium smartwatches in Japan?
Can a $55 retro Casio outsmart modern wearables without the dreaded daily charge?