# Retro Sci-Fi Series Timepieces Casio and Stranger Things Partnered for New Timepieces By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-12-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-and-stranger-things References: [stupiddope](https://stupiddope.com/2025/12/casio-and-stranger-things-unveil-an-upside-down-inspired-watch-collaboration/) & [gshocksio](https://gshock.casio.com/ca-en/)  Casio and Stranger Things have announced a partnership to help fans celebrate the arrival of the fifth and final season of the Netflix science fiction series. The timepieces include the G-SHOCK DW-5600STT-1 and the Casio Vintage AQ-800EST-1A, which are each branded with the recognizable Stranger Things logo on the dial. The watches pay homage to the dual-world experience that the characters experience within the sci-fi series and are inspired by the Upside Down: the dark, alternate location within the show. The Casio and Stranger Things timepieces play on the 1980s setting of the series and will thus be a blast from the past for consumers who lived through it and a retro style option for Gen Z fans. The watches come in special edition packaging. Image Credit: Casio ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 8.4/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 58% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro-futurism in Fashion Accessories:** Blending nostalgic elements with modern design, retro-futuristic timepieces are capturing the interest of a broad demographic, especially with popular culture tie-ins. - **Nostalgia-driven Collaborations:** Brands are increasingly partnering with iconic franchises to create nostalgia-driven products, enticing consumers with memorable themes from beloved series. - **Consumer Engagement with Limited Editions:** Limited edition releases foster a sense of exclusivity and urgency, enticing collectors and fans to invest in unique items tied to cultural phenomena. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Apparel:** The apparel industry is leveraging nostalgic collaborations to rejuvenate product lines and engage both older and younger consumers with designs that evoke past cultural moments. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Entertainment brands are expanding their merchandise offerings through innovative collaborations that enhance fan engagement with limited edition and themed products. - **Watchmaking and Collectibles:** The revival of retro aesthetics in the watchmaking industry is attracting collectors and enthusiasts seeking both timeless designs and novel partnerships that align with cultural icons. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Honorary Digital Musician Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-x-pleasures-dw5600pdp1.md) - [Retro Calculator Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ca500webf.md) - [Superhero-Honoring Watch Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-x-fantastic-four.md) - [Metaverse-Powered Watch Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-watch-line.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Collector Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-gshock.md) - [Nostalgic Digital Watch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-dw5000r.md) - [Nostalgic Collaborative Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jae-tips.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Toy Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jazwares.md) - [Sci-Fi Series Sneaker Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-x-converse-x-stranger-things.md)