Casio introduces a modern twist to its classic F-100 series by adding step counting and Bluetooth pairing, creating an affordable hybrid between a vintage digital watch and a fitness device.
Casio has added step counting and Bluetooth connectivity to one of its most familiar retro digital watch designs, turning the new F-B100W into a modest bridge between a basic timepiece and a low-cost fitness device. The model has been reported as part of the company’s latest revival of its vintage-inspired line, with UK availability and pricing already appearing at around £55, according to T3.
The F-B100W keeps the compact, square-bodied look associated with Casio’s classic digital watches, but its internals are more modern. Reports from Notebookcheck and other product listings say the watch uses an accelerometer for step tracking, includes a daily progress display and inactivity prompts, and pairs with the Casio Watches app for time correction, world time changes, alarm settings and simple data logging. A phone-finder function is also said to be part of the Bluetooth package.
This is not a full smartwatch, and Casio appears to be positioning it that way deliberately. The watch does not offer heart-rate monitoring or GPS, and it relies on a standard CR2016 battery rather than a rechargeable cell. Casio’s own guidance, as reflected in the coverage, puts battery life at roughly two years, which is shorter than the old F-91W’s celebrated longevity but still avoids the charging routine that defines most connected wearables.
The rest of the specification remains firmly in digital-watch territory. Coverage from T3 says the F-B100W retains a stopwatch with lap and split timing, a countdown timer, five alarms, a calendar and LED backlight. It is also described as extremely light at 26g and slim at 8.8mm, with resin construction and a strap that keeps the original aesthetic while adding ventilation slits.
The move follows Casio’s earlier experiments with activity tracking in its G-Squad G-Shock range and even a Wear OS model, suggesting the company is testing how much connectivity its heritage designs can absorb without losing their appeal. If the F-B100W lands at the reported price point, it may attract buyers who want step tracking and phone sync in a watch that still looks and behaves like a conventional Casio rather than a miniature smartphone.
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