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Casio F-105W-1A Vintage Illuminator | Classic Digital Watch | EL Backlight | 1/100-Second Stopwatch | Daily Alarm | 7-Year Battery | Water Resistant | Unisex

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Condition
New
Model
F105W-1OS
Dimensions
4.65 x 3.15 x 2.2 in; 0.74 oz
Weight
21 g
Batteries
1 Lithium Metal batteries required.
Display
Digital
Watch Movement Type
Quartz

Description

The Casio F-105W-1A occupies a unique and beloved position in the Casio digital lineup — it's the F-91W with the one upgrade that enthusiasts have always wanted. Where the F-91W uses a standard LED micro-light that illuminates only a portion of the display, the F-105W-1A steps up to a full Electro Luminescent backlight — the same even-glow technology found in more premium Casio models — that lights the entire dial surface in one soft, evenly distributed glow. It's a small difference on paper and a significant one in practice, especially in low-light environments where the F-91W's partial illumination leaves something to be desired. In watch collector circles, the F-105W-1A has developed a genuine following as the definitive version of the classic Casio rectangular digital — often called the ""F91W EL"" — and it's easy to understand why. Everything else about the F-105W-1A is unchanged from the proven F-91W formula. The resin case measures 39 × 35.4 × 9.6mm and the total weight is just 21 grams — a barely-there presence on the wrist that makes it one of the most comfortable daily wearers available at any price. The classic black case with blue accent ring and matching black resin band deliver the timeless aesthetic that has made the F-series a design icon. The rectangular LCD dial displays time, day, and date, and includes a daily alarm, 1/100-second stopwatch, and hourly time signal — everything you need, nothing you don't, in a layout that has proven itself across decades of daily use. CASIO This is one of Casio's best no-frills watches — a lightweight resin case, EL backlight, daily alarm, stopwatch, and an auto-calendar that handles the date so you don't have to. A CR2016 battery powers it for approximately 7 years, and the watch is water resistant for everyday use including splashes and rain. Whether you're a long-time F-series fan upgrading from the F-91W, a first-time Casio buyer, or a collector looking to add the EL variant to the lineup — the F-105W-1A is the definitive everyday Casio digital. Show off your classic style with the Casio Men's Illuminator Digital Watch F105W-1A. Protected by a durable mineral dial window, the digital-gray dial face offers at-a-glance readability while a handy day-and-date calendar keeps your schedule on track. Both the 35-millimeter case and stationary bezel are made of high-quality resin. Other details include a matching black resin band that is accompanied by a sturdy buckle closure. This affordable and striking timepiece accentuates your casual cool. It is powered by quartz movement and is water resistant to 300 feet. P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); CasioWith the launch of its first watch in November 1974, Casio entered the wristwatch market at a time when the watch industry had just discovered digital technology. As a company with cutting-edge electronic technology developed for pocket calculators, Casio entered this field confident that it could develop timepieces that would lead the market.Today, Casio is focusing its efforts on solar-powered radio-controlled watches: the built-in solar battery eliminates the nuisance of replacing batteries, atomic timekeeping means the users never have to reset the time. Recently, Casio launched a series of Bluetooth watches that sync to the users cell phone to automatically update the time. Casio is always moving time forward. See more

Specs 40

Product Dimensions 4.65 x 3.15 x 2.2 inches; 0.74 ounces
Item model number F105W-1OS
Department men
Batteries 1 Lithium Metal batteries required.
Manufacturer Casio
Display Digital
Watch Movement Type Quartz
Power Source Battery Powered

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Best simple digital watch ever! Takes a licking & keeps on kicking!
Love this watch. Have been wearing this model since the 1980s. Sturdy, functional, reliable, accurate & lasts for years & years. Easy to use and set up the date, time, stop watch, timer and alarm. All functions work as they should. Choice of on the hour reminder chime, 12 or 24 hour display and the alarm beeps gradually accend in volume, gently waking the wearer without disturbing those nearby who want to keep sleeping. The back light dims out after several years. The watches themselves have never cracked or broken. Rough on watches. One was replaced when lens became cloudy, covered in an accumulation over time of tiny scratches from repeated contact with rough surface . Another replacedment was bc one of the holes where the bar for the watch strap sits became enlarged & would not hold bar any longer after the strap got hung up & thankfully pop the bar out, saving my wrist. The strap has hung up before, breaking the strap instead of popping out the bar. I'm not 100%sure but I think it was a newer replacement watch band that pulled the bar out Battery & strap sre simple to replace. Oh and this watch can handle being caked with mud, paint, dust, sand, etc..., covered in shampoos, lotions, etc.., and even sprayed with cleaning liquids (bleach, white vinegar, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, and more Never take it off, except to clean it or . It's waterproof in the pool, tub, shower, lake & ocean snorkeling & even held up on a 30 min. shallow scuba dive average depth 20ft. Ladies, if you like simple, practical, watches, but find ladies' digital watches too small and men's either too big and thick check this watch out. I don't even notice I'm wearing it. It doesn't catch on clothing or anything except for when overcome by an occasionsl knucklehead moment and move too fast before looking. Correction. When it's really cold and multiple long sleeve layers are wrapped in sleeves with elastic wrist cuffs, adjust xthe watch location for comfort.and move move way too fast farms, in the barns, corals, pastures and pens Best simple digital watch, ever. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2025 by Iggy

The must have every day watch.
Well packaged watch for the price point. And that is what this watch is all about. Tried and true technology and an incredible value. Understated, tough and lightweight watch that does what you need. Nothing more, nothing less. Time, date, alarm, timer and night light. A simple everyday watch that is so lightweight and comfortable, you will forget it’s even there. It is my everyday watch I wear strong side. When I want to show off my nicer timepiece, I wear it weak side but keep this one in its place. For the money, you won’t find a better watch. A core piece of my EDC. Highly recommend! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2025 by Firearms and Fellowship

The Best Casio watch
The F-105W-1A Vintage Illuminator is my favorite Casio watch. It is light in weight and non-bulky. Unlike most other watches the blue light actually illuminates the entire watch face. It is simple to setup and use and shows the time, day of the week, and the day of the month. With two clicks of the lower left button you are on stop watch mode, and with two additional clicks you are back to the watch mode. With one click of the lower right button, you can switch between 24-hour mode (military time), and standard AM/PM time. I cut off the plastic band with wire clippers and put on an 18mm fabric stretch band which I much prefer. The battery lasts for 7 years. It takes a standard CR2016 battery that you can change yourself. For me it is the ideal wrist watch and I would not change anything. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2026 by SteveG

Love it
I have numerous Casio watcher. My go to watch is my Mudman (I’m on my second one) but I sometimes need a smaller watch. In the winter it when I wear long sleeves for example. This is a nice watch but the band is short and the face/bezel is rather small. I mention this as a precaution for some. I have large wrist so I was at the last two holes but I may just upgrade to a NATO style band anyways. Well worth the price I paid and I would buy again. Just know that it is smaller than most are used to. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2026 by Your Name Here

Best work watch ever
So this watch kind of has a family legacy. My dad, when he worked for a trucking company, always used this watch. He would brag about the 5 year battery in there. I always made fun of him and thought it was such a dorky watch, the first few ones didn't even have a back light! So now here I am wearing the same style of watch. Guess who bought it for me for Christmas? I also work for a shipping company (hint: it has its UPS and downs) and I can not break this watch. It's on my wrist every day at work and even when I go out. I have smashed this thing countless times in between trailer walls, rollers, chutes, boxes, my friend accidentally punched it a few times trying to give me a charlie horse and yet it still wont lose time. Every day I see fellow coworkers wearing everything from Fossil and other high price watches to dora the explorer ones. People with the Fossil watches either take too long to read the analogue or complain that they don't have a back light (seriously 80 bucks for a watch with no backlight?) and the people with the Dora ones... we usually don't talk to. I bought a cheapo watch when I worked at a major theme park company (hint: raise a flag or a few with some people?) and that watch was ok for that work. Once I brought it over to the new job, the front fascia completely fell apart, it randomly resets itself and is way too bulky. Oh, and when they say 7 year battery... they mean more like 10. My father pulled one out of a drawer that he bought about 10 years ago and the battery was still perfect and exactly on time. This Casio is everything you want in a watch. Thin, light weight, easy to read (seriously that indiglow is amazing), and can actually keep the time accurately. Also, the 12/24 hour conversion thing is actually nice since all of our clocks at work are at 24. It's nice to push a button and have that switchability. The bands are not the best... not by any stretch of the means. Luckily though, they aren't set up like most modern day watches where you have to buy a custom band if it breaks. With my fathers 20 some years experience with this watch and now my fascination with the watch, this thing is the best watch in any category in my opinion ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2009 by Kevin K

Great Item, does what it says it does
I bought this watch primarily for when I exercise, timing my runs etc. The second reason was for nostalgia, I had this watch over 15 years ago when I was in primary elementary school as a present for being top 10 in my class for that semester. I still remember going to the mall with my mom and looking at all the watches in the rotating display. What I really wanted was the Casio G-Shock which it was the IN thing in Asia at that time; however, it was very expensive. Back in the days, people still had common sense and my mom didn't allow me, an elementary school kid to own such an expensive watch, I understood and accepted my fate as well. Ultimately we settled on this, the cheapest one in the store, it was $99HKD at the time which was roughly $12.50USD. In school, even though some of my classmates had the (much) more expensive G-shock,I still wore this watch with great pride as it came as a reward from my hard work. The watch does what the G-shock does for the most part, except deep sea diving probably. Kept time, AM/PM or military time, alarm clock, stop watch and illuminating screen when you press a button that lets you see the display at night. Which is pretty much what you ask for in a digital watch. Con: The watch is a lot smaller than I remember. I can't give this item 5 star because as well as it does what it does, it is what it is, a watch that costs less than $15. But this is a classic Casio that will last for a long time. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2012 by TNC

Beautiful blue EL light!
This is a really good watch but it is on a smaller side. I can just barely pull this off. I will include a picture to compare it to my regular wear. But you have to remember, the rest of the world has smaller, shorter people... this would fit a woman or boy's wrists better. It's still very wearable, but if you don't like it - just give it to someone else. It has a beautiful Electroluminicent backlight (a la Indiglo)....very classic. A man can wear it... but cannot be rough around it... maybe have it be covered up most of the time by a sleeve. Plenty of holes... but if you have thick wrists... it is not for you. Basically put a quarter and add 3mm of both sides... that is how big it is. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2026 by Richard CSUF MSA, Wisconsin MBA

A fantastic cheap, digital watch.
I love the look of this watch, the face has the time, the day of the week, and 'day' portion of the date. There's a stopwatch and alarm, though I've never used either for anything other than a test, so I can only say they work but not how well. The backlight is great on this watch, better than the other cheap Casio (91? Something like that) where the backlight is a visible bulb in the corner than only lights up 2/3 of the face. This is a whole backlight, a bright blue that's only on as long as you press the button and makes everything very visible. You can easily adjust the time/date on this and unfortunately that'll be pretty important as this guy can lose like 30 seconds a month, hence my docking of a star in the "timer function" review portion. To me that's pretty shoddy, but as long as you know that's part of this watch and stay on top of it, it's definitely manageable. This watch is like $20-$30, it's clearly not meant to impress anybody, it's just a clear and simple watch that looks pretty good and retro. I think this is a perfect watch if you want a watch but work outside: you won't care if this cheap bad boy gets beat up. I still love it, despite it not keeping great time. Highly recommend this to everybody, really, worst case scenario it's a fantastic backup. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2023 by The Slow Kenyan
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