Casio DB-520 databank watch Japan Korea version 1985
£140.00 GBP
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Casio DB-520 databank watch Japan Korea version 1985
£140.00 GBP
Unworn new old stock
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Made in Korea Japan version from 1985
Absolute masterpiece
The term DB-520 Korea primarily refers to a specific, highly sought-after vintage production variant of the iconic Casio DB-520 Databank digital wristwatch manufactured in South Korea during the 1980s.
While the very first versions of this 1980s calculator-style timepiece were assembled in Japan, Casio later shifted parts of its manufacturing pipeline to South Korea to meet global demand, making the "Made in Korea" caseback stamp a notable marker for vintage watch collectors.
The Vintage Casio DB-520 "Korea" Variant
During the golden era of 1980s tech lifestyle gadgets, the Casio DB-520 acted as a "PDA on the wrist".
- The Korea Connection: Collectors closely track the manufacturing origin stamped on the stainless steel casebacks of these retro pieces. Variants marked "South Korea" or "Korea" feature the exact same internal digital module architecture as their Japanese counterparts but represent a distinct chapter of Casio's late-80s production footprint.
- Telememo 50 System: Long before smartphones, this watch allowed users to store up to 50 individual names and phone numbers directly onto the wrist screen.
- Advanced Module 675 Features: It includes a multi-zone World Time display, a schedule calendar function, a countdown timer, 5 daily alarms, and a 24-hour chronograph stopwatch.
- Retro Design Aesthetics: The watch features a distinct rectangular layout, a chrome-plated or stainless-steel body, a multi-section LCD screen, and an integrated metal bracelet
