# Sci-Fi Film Watches The New Casio 'A100WE-1AVT' Takes Inspiration from the Alien Franchise By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-08-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-a100we1avt References: [gq](https://www.gq.com/story/casio-a100we-1avt-vintage-watch-aliens) & [casio](http://casio.com) The new [Casio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ca500webf) 'A100WE-1AVT' is an upgraded version of the watch worn by Ellen Ripley in the 1979 sci-fi classic 'Alien.' In the film, Ripley dons a Casio F-100 watch while fighting off extraterrestrial creatures in space – a then futuristic model that Casio stopped making that same year. Luckily, this vintage model has been revived as the 'A100WE-1AVT' and is being offered in three styles: stainless steel, plated gold, and nickel. All versions come with the iconic four-button face for setting the time, calendar, and LED backlight. These movie-inspired watches are now a part of Casio's larger '[Vintage Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-aq240e3a),' which includes a range of retro looks. In fact, the 'A100WE-1AVT' comes just a few weeks after the company's release of its [first Pac-Man-dedicated watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-x-nubeo-ventana-automatic-atari-asteroids). Image Credit: Casio ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vintage-inspired Watches:** The revival of iconic movie-inspired watches could lead to opportunities for more vintage-inspired timepieces. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** The success of movie-inspired watches and other retro looks could lead to more companies tapping into nostalgia marketing strategies. - **Pop Culture-inspired Products:** The popularity of the 'A100WE-1AVT' and Casio's Pac-Man watch demonstrates the potential for more pop culture-inspired products in the market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Watchmaking:** The success of the 'A100WE-1AVT' and Pac-Man watch show opportunities for watchmaking companies to tap into pop culture nostalgia. - **Movie Merchandising:** More entertainment companies could collaborate with watchmakers to develop merchandise inspired by iconic films and television shows. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The trend of vintage-inspired products, including watches, opens up opportunities for fashion and accessories companies to incorporate nostalgic designs in their collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Calculator Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ca500webf.md) - [Retro Sci-Fi Series Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-and-stranger-things.md) - [Retro Video Game Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-x-pacman.md) - [Space-Inspired Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gw6900nasa241.md) - [Retro Calculator-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gw6900nasa241.md) - [Alien-Like Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gav01-series.md) - [Retro-Style Anniversary Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-and-sea-series-watches.md) - [Nostalgic Digital Watch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-dw5000r.md) - [Minimal Stealthy Digital Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dw5000r.md)