# Casio Data Bank Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The Casio Data Bank is a retro digital tool watch in the classic 1980s gadget style, featuring a bulky rectangular resin case with stainless steel bezel framing a multifunctional LCD display; it targets practical users, tech nostalgics, and budget adventurers needing on-wrist utility, highlighted by its unique databank memory for 25 contacts, 29-city world time, five alarms, stopwatch, timer, and reliable quartz movement with a three-year battery life.

## Overall Watch Rating: 6.0/10.0

**Functions Metric (9.5/10.0)** - Boasts an outstanding array of digital utilities including databank storage and world time, outpacing basic quartz analogs like Timex Ironman in sheer functionality.
**Complications Metric (8.5/10.0)** - Delivers robust digital complications like multi-alarms and a 1/100-second stopwatch, competitive with higher-end G-Shocks in practical features.
**Versatility Metric (8.0/10.0)** - Highly adaptable across casual, sports, travel, and tool scenarios thanks to its rugged build and feature-packed interface, similar to Seiko digital divers.
**History & Innovation Metric (8.0/10.0)** - Casio's pioneering role in digital watches and the Data Bank's early data storage innovation earn strong marks, on par with Citizen's quartz legacy.
**Movement Metric (6.0/10.0)** - The accurate quartz module handles complex electronics reliably but lacks mechanical sophistication, akin to standard Casio digitals.
**Dials & Design Metric (5.5/10.0)** - The legible LCD offers functional retro appeal but feels dated compared to modern AMOLED smartwatches.
**Brand Metric (5.0/10.0)** - Casio holds mid-tier status for dependable mass-market innovation, matching Citizen in reliability without luxury prestige.
**Material Metric (3.5/10.0)** - Resin construction with a steel bezel provides basic durability but trails steel-cased entry luxury like Tissot.
**Rarity Metric (0.0/10.0)** - Ubiquitous production and sub-$100 pricing make it completely common, like most mass-market quartz watches.

## Total Performance Score (TPS): 4.3

## WM Collector Grade: C

## Performance Insights: Excels in functions and complications for unbeatable digital utility while hampered by basic materials and zero rarity; stellar value versus its $150 implied price.

## TPS Interpretation: Modest Value: Offers impressive feature density for gadget lovers but basic execution limits appeal beyond pure utility at this price.

## Watch Data
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**