In collaboration with Bandai Namco, Casio is set to release a one-of-a-kind Pac-Man watch under the model number A100WEPC. Sure to excite fashion-conscious gamers, this watch doubles down on retro-cool by putting Pac-Man designs atop a reissued vintage Casio model: the F-100 digital watch.
The face of Casio's Pac-Man watch will feature a frozen image taken from the classic game, while its frame will consist of a gold-plated material intended to represent the original game-cabinet casing. As for the watch's mechanics, the Pac-Man version will also include four buttons performing alarm, stopwatch, and calendar functions, as well as a stainless steel strap and water-resistant technology.
Though the Pac-Man watch is set to attract an array of classic gamers, its retro appeal will likely resonate across demographic groups due to the ongoing resurrection of vintage looks within the fashion industry.
Retro Video Game Watches
The Casio Pac-Man Watch Reissues the F-100 Model For Retro Gamers
Trend Themes
1. Retro Gaming Fashion - There is an opportunity for fashion companies to collaborate with gaming companies to create more products that blend retro gaming with fashion.
2. Retro-tech Accessories - With the success of this watch, it is likely other companies will begin to release similar retro-tech accessories.
3. Nostalgia Marketing - Marketing campaigns that target nostalgic feelings and memories are likely to become more popular.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can benefit from collaborating with gaming companies to create more products like the Casio Pac-Man watch.
2. Gaming - Gaming companies can expand into the fashion industry through collaborations and partnerships.
3. Tech Accessories - The success of the Casio Pac-Man watch shows that there is a market for retro-tech accessories that can be capitalized on by tech companies.