Casio to Release PAC-MAN Collaboration Model with Fun, Retro Styling in a Digital Watch

July 20, 2021

A100WEPC

Tokyo, July 20, 2021 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of the A100WEPC, a collaboration model featuring the iconic PAC-MAN game that is popular around the world. The A100WEPC is based on the recent reissue of the F-100 digital watch, which was originally released in 1978.

The PAC-MAN arcade game was first released in 1980 by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. (then Namco), and it has countless fans around the world. The F-100 watch was released in 1978 and was the first Casio quartz watch in a resin case, delivering advanced functionality with a stopwatch and calendar functions.

The new A100WEPC watch is based on the recently released A100 watch, which reprises the design of the original F-100, including the unique four-button front layout. The styling is designed to evoke the fun, retro look of the PAC-MAN game. The watch face features colorful pixelated PAC-MAN and ghost characters, and the center ILLUMINATOR logo is rendered using the PAC-MAN font. The face design faithfully replicates the PAC-MAN game screen, down to details like the pink line marking the exit of the nest from which the ghosts emerge. The gold-plated watch case is inspired by the color of the PAC-MAN arcade game cabinet. The top watch band is laser etched with a rendering of PAC-MAN being chased by ghosts, and the reverse scene with PAC-MAN chasing ghosts is rendered on the bottom band. The case back also features the PAC-MAN logo and icons.

The watch comes with special packaging imprinted with PAC-MAN character icons and the game score screen, to deliver the full look of the PAC-MAN game.

PAC-MAN

Released in 1980 by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. (then Namco), PAC-MAN became popular for a concept anyone could grasp — eat! — a highly refined game system, colorful graphics, and bright, pop characters running through a maze. Now both the game and its characters have come to represent Japan and have thousands of fans around the world. In 2005, it was recognized by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSTM as the “most successful coin operated game.” Currently, PAC-MAN can be seen in various endeavors with the theme “Be PAC-TIVE!!”

  • GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS is a trademark of Guinness World Records Ltd.
A100WEPC
Face design
Top and bottom watch band
Special packaging
Special watch stand

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Specifications

Case and Band Material
Resin case, stainless steel band
Water Resistance
Water resistant for daily use
Functions
Stopwatch (1/10 second, measurement capacity: 59'59"9), daily alarm, hourly time signal, auto-calendar, LED light
Accuracy at Normal Temperature
±30 seconds per month
Battery Life
Approx. 3 years on CR1616
Size of Case
40.7×32.7×9.2mm
Total Weight
Approx. 53g