Casio ABL-100WE Review: Vintage Style, Modern Bluetooth Tech

The Casio ABL-100WE seamlessly merges the iconic, minimalist design of Casio's vintage digital watches (reminiscent of the classic A168 series) with contemporary smart technology. This timepiece is designed for those who appreciate retro aesthetics but demand modern functionality.

Design and Build:
The watch features a classic square case, typically made of chrome-plated resin, which is lightweight yet durable. It is paired with a sophisticated multi-row stainless steel band with an adjustable clasp, offering a modest shine and a comfortable, lay-flat construction on the wrist. The dimensions are sleek, measuring approximately 41.6 × 37.9 × 8.2 mm and weighing only 60g. The digital LCD is protected by a resin glass and is illuminated by an LED backlight (Amber color) for visibility in low light. It has a water resistance rating of 30 meters (3 ATM), making it splash-proof.

Key Features and Modern Functionality:
The ABL-100WE's major upgrade is its Bluetooth® connectivity via the CASIO WATCHES smartphone app. This feature enables automatic time adjustment and makes configuring the watch's numerous functions simple and convenient through the phone.

A core feature for active users is the built-in accelerometer step tracker. It automatically measures your daily step count (up to 999,999 steps), displays step goal progress, and includes a step reminder. The step data can be easily transferred and viewed on the paired smartphone app for health management.

Other Watch Functions:

Dual Time/World Time: Allows checking two different time zones simultaneously (or home time swapping).

Stopwatch: 1/100-second stopwatch with measuring capacity up to 24 hours.

Countdown Timer: Measures from 1 second up to 60 minutes.

Alarms: 5 daily alarms and an hourly time signal.

Full Auto-Calendar: Corrects automatically until the year 2099.

Phone Finder: A feature that triggers a sound on the paired smartphone to help locate it.

Battery Life: Approximately 2 years on a CR2016 battery.

The Casio ABL-100WE is the perfect blend of vintage style and modern utility, offering essential digital timekeeping alongside fitness tracking and seamless smartphone integration.