CasioMemory Calculator Databank Watch

I’ll start off by addressing the features that this watch because I see some confusion in other reviews and in the questions section.This watch and as far as I am aware every Data Bank model DOSE NOT have a timer. You do get a stop watch function, a time function and a dual time function.Obviously the two major features of this model are the actual data bank where you can store phone numbers and names you get 25 storage points and the name can be up to eight charters long. You can store any phone number in various formats…you may want to use the dashes (- key) to make you nations format fit evenly and not have an odd digit out.The calculator function is pretty self explanatory and useful there is also a currency conversion calculator which is interesting but probably useless to most people.You get several language options as well. That would be the language the day is displayed in and the alphabetical characters in the data bank mode.Functionally of this watch is excellent on the time display mode in addition to the time you also have the day in three letters, the date in month-day format and the year in full 4 digit display. That is very useful for people who often need the day and date for their job. I suppose the full year is also useful for January were people tend to forget the year has changed.The watch has an alarm function and you can set up to 5 with snooze options. You can set an alarm for daily monthly or once a year….say for an important date possibly a very useful function for many people though probably best to set the annual reminder a few days before the actual day for a particularly important date.I have seen people complain about getting confused by the instruction manuals for more complex Casios. Really they do a good job of explaining things you may need to read it a few times and actually perform the function. Failing that you can find tutorials on YouTube.Design wise I think this watch has an interesting aesthetic. Personally I feel that the silver color is more refined and the gold tone my look tacky on the wrong wearer but will look good on the right person. It’s definitely a watch that will either fit with the wearer or they’ll stand out for the wrong reason.I find this watch is a good way to enjoy technology but also separate yourself from being completely engrossed. It’s nice to have a watch that actually tells time and can perform other functions and is a separate thing from say a smartphone or smart watch all of which from a visual standpoint are very dull and uninteresting looking. Additionally the watch is a separate way to store phone numbers just in case.Overall an interesting useful watch that has an interesting look to it. I also own the modern pattern Data Bank DBC-32 and another classic pattern Data Bank the CA-53W. Features wise the DBC-32 has the same functionality as this version (DBC-611). The CA-53W has less features no data bank and no light but is a great choice as a beater.

Looks and feels great. I love the brushed/matted gold. It’s looks nice in person. The band and watch face are very thin, which I was worried about (feeling cheap) but it actually makes me forget it’s even on my wrist. It feels great on the wrist. The clasp makes it super easy to change the size of the band.The calculator is just fantastic. It’s simultaneously hilarious and absolutely amazing, while also being geeky, and sharp. 100% recommend, especially at the $60 price point at which I bought it.The back lighting of course is terrible, but that’s part of the nostalgia of how the original watches are.Also, the case is made a gold painted resin, which I don’t love, wish it was stainless steel like the band. And the description of the watch is off. If you go to the Casio website the details of the watch are actually accurate.

A couple negatives to step over right off the bat, then we'll get to the virtues of what makes this such a cool collectors watch. First, for that nice big display, we are rewarded with a single LED light which barely lights up one numeral in the display. Don't count on using this one at night. Second, the strap type bracelet allows very limited adjustment. I have an average man's size wrist, about 7 1/2" circumference, and it's maximum extension remains snug but wearable. I will probably replace with a link type bracelet.OK, so you want a calculator on your wrist? This model has flat touch buttons, which require some pressure to activate, but are easy to use. Initial setup can be a bit confusing. Setting day and date, etc, you must use the numbered buttons to input info,which is easy enough. My favorite feature is the Data Bank. Having a backup for those Emergency contacts and friends phone numbers is a must we don't think enough about. If your smart phone is lost or dies, trust your your handy dandy Dick Tracy watch! All in Al, a pretty great value. Oh, and this thing is light as a feather!