A vintage Casio Film Watch refers to a slim, futuristic line of digital watches Casio released in the 1980s and 1990s, designed to be as thin as a credit card film cartridge — hence the name “Film.”
Features
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Ultra-Slim Design: Only about 3.9–4 mm thick, making them among the thinnest digital watches Casio ever produced.
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LCD Display: Clear digital readout despite the slim profile.
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Touch-Sensitive Controls: Many models (like the F-91W-inspired Film variants) used capacitive touch panels instead of physical buttons, a futuristic feature for the time.
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Basic Functions: Typically included time, calendar, stopwatch, and alarm.
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High-Tech Appeal: Marketed as a watch for professionals and design enthusiasts who valued sleekness and cutting-edge technology.
Popular Models
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Casio F-100 Film Series
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Casio F-201 Film Watch
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Casio F-900 Film Watch (one of the most recognized)
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Casio F-810 Film Watch
Collectibility
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Rarity: Because of their fragile design (thin cases and touch panels), many didn’t survive in good condition, making them highly collectible today.
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Market Value: Prices vary widely — a working piece can fetch between $150–$400 depending on condition, with pristine boxed models reaching higher.
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Niche Appeal: Popular with collectors of 1980s/90s digital tech and retro-futuristic design.
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