The best retro-cool and versatile calculator watches

Thursday, May 7, 2020 - 12:10 in Mathematics & Economics

Keep it classy. (Depositphotos/)Whether appreciated ironically or earnestly, the calculator watch holds a special place in our collective culture. It was the first step from old-fashioned timepieces toward our eventual smartwatch future, and it’s been a way for movies and TV shows to indicate “nerds” in easy shorthand.There has been a recent nostalgia-fueled resurgence in calculator watch popularity, with the iconic Casio still dominating the landscape. Here are some of the best options from that brand, as well as a couple of other contenders.Accept no substitutes. (Amazon/)The granddaddy of calculator watches still beats all newcomers. The Casio DBC150-1 is capable of handling whatever you throw at it, and the blue-tone face rounds out its all-around retro feel. It has a calendar function that allows you to keep track of important dates and appointments, as well as a massive 150-page data bank. How dominant were Casio calculator watches in the ’80s?...

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