Casio Casiotron R-19 rare watch Japan 1976
£155.00 GBP
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Casio Casiotron R-19 rare watch Japan 1976
£155.00 GBP
In very good condition
new battery and service with guarantee
All original watch with original full strap
The Casiotron R-19 is a rare, historically significant vintage digital wristwatch released by Casio in 1976.
It was a key piece in Casio's earliest line-up of digital timepieces following the introduction of the original, ground-breaking Casiotron in late 1974.
Key Characteristics & Specifications
- The Basics: The watch features a premium, heavy solid-metal case with a matching stainless steel integrated bracelet, reflecting the durable, high-end build quality of 1970s Japanese digital watches.
- The Display: It utilizes an early Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) that continuously shows the time. Because it comes from the infancy of LCD technology, the screen is typically smaller and thicker than modern digital watches.
- The Module: The R-19 runs on Casio Module 15. These early modules were incredibly basic compared to later 1980s releases; most variations lacked standard modern features like an internal backlight speaker beep, or a stopwatch.
- Time-Setting Quirks: Setting the time and calendar on the R-19 requires a unique combination of recessed and protruding push buttons. This layout often confuses modern collectors who try to set it without the original manual.
- Historic Lineage: Part of Casio's pioneering mid-to-late 1970s digital era.
- Build Quality: Features a solid, heavy-duty Japanese stainless steel case and bracelet, paired with a resilient acrylic crystal lens.
- Movement & Power: Operates on a vintage Japanese quartz movement, typically powered by an SR48W coin battery.
- Features: Early LCD digital display that includes standard timekeeping and basic calendar functions.
