Casio GH-17 very rare game watch "Space Hero" Japan 1985
£400.00 GBP
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Casio GH-17 very rare game watch "Space Hero" Japan 1985
£400.00 GBP
The game watch is in reasonable good used condition
Fully working, LCD is good and all the buttons work
The case back does not match the watch, it states GS-16 but the watch is GH-17
Still looks great and good enough to add to a collection
Recent new battery, service and guarantee
The lower than normal price is due to the condition of the watch
The Casio GH-17 is a rare, vintage digital game watch released by Casio in 1985 that is famously known as the "Space Hero".
Part of Casio's iconic line-up of 1980s gaming wristwatches, it combined a traditional timekeeper with a built-in miniature LCD video game.
Overview & Gameplay
The watch runs on Casio's Module 920 and features the game Space Hero.
- The Gameplay: The player controls a digital character tasked with dodging and eliminating incoming extra-terrestrial enemies and alien spaceships.
- Historical Significance: Highly sought after by collectors of retro tech, it represents an era when manufacturers experimented heavily with putting functional entertainment onto wrists long before modern smartwatches existed.
Technical Specifications
- Case Material: Built with a black resin and plastic square case with a stainless steel back.
- Dimensions: Approximately 34 mm case size and 9 mm thickness with a 19 mm lug width.
- Display: Digital LCD interface featuring standard 12-hour/24-hour timekeeping alongside the dedicated gameplay zone.
- Core Features: Includes a daily alarm, a chronograph/stopwatch, and a day/date display.
