Casio Cosmo Phase CGW-501 Japan 1989 top grade "holy grail"
£2,500.00 GBP
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Casio Cosmo Phase CGW-501 Japan 1989 top grade "holy grail"
£2,500.00 GBP
What a watch this is, so lucky to have one in this condition
Fully operational stainless steel version
New battery, service and guarantee
With genuine Casio box and original Casio strap
The Casio CGW-501 (Cosmo Phase) is a highly collectible vintage digital watch released by Casio in the late 1980s.
It is celebrated for its unique "planetarium on your wrist" display, utilizing Casio Module 830 to track and animate the solar system.
Because of its limited production run, sci-fi aesthetic, and unique astronomical functions, it has become a "holy grail" for retro watch enthusiasts.
Key Features and Specifications
- Planetary Tracking: Digitally displays the real-time positions and orbits of all nine planets (including Pluto) around the Sun.
- 300-Year Range: Users can calculate and view planetary alignments for any specific date between the years 1901 and 2200.
- Celestial Events: Includes pre-programmed tracking data for Halley's Comet orbits and the exact dates of total solar eclipses within its 300-year calendar.
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Custom Animations:
- Alarm Mode: Features a hidden shooting star animation that travels across the digital display.
- Stopwatch & Timer: The countdown and split-time modes visually animate the seven innermost planets orbiting or dispersing from the Sun.
- Build: Features a distinctive physical design, equipped with a stainless steel bracelet, a screw-down case back, and 100-meter water resistance.
Collectibility
The CGW-501 (alongside its resin-cased sibling, the CGW-50) is highly sought after by vintage watch enthusiasts. Because original parts and functional LCD screens are rare, working units command premium prices.
