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The Casio calculator watch that went back to 1955

Marty McFly's digital watch is a perfect piece of 1985 costume design, and proof that iconic does not have to mean expensive.

By Cult & Crown··3 min read
Film
Back to the Future
Year
1985
Watch
Casio CA-50

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Costume as a time stamp

The CA-50 today

How to buy one

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