TL;DR
- Casio is releasing a special Back to the Future-inspired calculator watch — the CA-500WEBF-1A / CA-500WEBF-1AER — to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original film.
- The limited edition retains classic functions (8-digit calculator, stopwatch, alarms) but adds design elements drawn from the DeLorean’s time circuits, flux capacitor etching, and packaging that mimics a VHS tape.
- The watch will be available for preorder starting October 21, 2025 (“Back to the Future Day”), priced at around €119 / £115 / $120 USD depending on region, and sold through Casio’s site and select retailers.
What is Casio bringing back — and why now?
To mark the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future, Casio Vintage has launched a commemorative calculator watch model, the CA-500WEBF-1A / CA-500WEBF-1AER, styled in tribute to Marty McFly’s iconic on-screen accessory.
Casio describes it as a “dream collaboration” with Back to the Future, infusing the design with subtle, nostalgia-driven motifs from the series’ DeLorean time machine.
What features and design elements set it apart?
While it retains the core features of Casio’s classic calculator watches (8-digit calculator, time / date display, stopwatch, alarms), the new edition adds several aesthetic and thematic touches:
- Button colors reminiscent of the time circuits in the DeLorean, evoking the destination time panels.
- Case back engraving of the flux capacitor, the fictional device central to time travel in the film.
- OUTATIME / DeLorean motifs: the dial, strap clasp, and packaging incorporate logos, license plate cues, and other references.
- Packaging design: the watch ships in a box styled like a vintage VHS cassette, echoing the era and the way fans consumed the film.
- The model uses a silver case and metal strap for a more premium feel than the original plastic models.
These details combine to make the watch as much a piece of fandom memorabilia as a functioning timepiece.
When & where can fans buy it?
- Preorder date: October 21, 2025 — coinciding with Back to the Future Day.
- Retail price & region:
• In Europe, Casio lists it as €119 for the CA-500WEBF-1AER model.
• In the UK, it’s about £115.
• U.S. pricing is also around $120 USD per some announcements. - Availability: Through Casio’s official online stores (regionally) and select retailers.
- Because it’s a limited edition, quantities are expected to be constrained — early purchase may be key.
The original Casio calculator watch (CA-500 family) already holds nostalgic status, especially among fans of retro tech and 1980s culture. Releasing an edition tied to Back to the Future taps directly into that legacy.
“Marty McFly wore a Casio calculator watch” is a lore often cited, so fans view this release as a physical homage rather than a mere marketing stunt.
As a limited edition with unique thematic touches, the watch will appeal to both Casio collectors and Back to the Future fans. The mix of function + film reference gives it cross-niche collectible value.
The timing aligns with the film’s 40th anniversary, making it part of a broader wave of nostalgia around Back to the Future. It helps cement Casio’s role as a brand that bridges tech heritage and pop culture.
