If you’ve ever thought your wrist was missing a little Wild card action, Casio’s got you covered with its new Casio Vintage UNO Collaboration A168WEUC-1A Watch. This isn’t just a regular timepiece; it’s the one watch that can make you feel like you’re about to skip a turn, reverse your day, or hit someone with a Draw 4. It’s got all the nostalgia of both the iconic Casio vintage style and the classic UNO game you probably ruined friendships over back in the day.
Let’s start with the watch face. Casio took the Wild card—you know, the one that causes more chaos than you’d like to admit—and turned it into a bold, pop-color masterpiece. You even get a special treat when the light is activated: the word “Wild” flashes across the LCD like you’re about to change the course of someone’s afternoon. And yes, the original UNO logo is right there, sitting confidently on the lower right corner of the watch face, reminding everyone that time isn’t the only thing you control.
The gunmetal case paired with a black band gives this watch some serious street cred, but flip it over, and you’ll find the clasp engraved with the back of a UNO card—because subtlety is for other watches. And if you need more whimsy in your life, just check out the laser-engraved case back. UNO™ logos and several game cards are stamped on, including a nod to the watch’s model number with the 1, 6, and 8 cards. It’s the little things, right?
Even the packaging has a throwback vibe. Casio made sure the eco-friendly box features the four classic colors from the UNO box, because who doesn’t love a bit of environmentally-conscious fun? Unfortunately, it does not come with a deck of UNO cards which it would be lovely if it did.
And don’t think it’s all about the looks. The watch has some practical features too: water resistance for when life throws you into the deep end, a 1/100-second stopwatch (because counting to ten is for amateurs), an alarm to remind you when it’s time to shuffle the deck, and an EL backlight for those late-night games that never seem to end.
The price to turn your wrist into a retro UNO party? It’s a modest US$99.95. Well, I guess that’s time well spent. Ugh. Pardon me for the forced pun. I just cannot help it.
Images: CASIO.
