This Casio Wrist Remote Controller is like double retro techwear – a vintage watch for vintage tech.

If you can score a piece like this in working condition, it will take you back in time – we’re talking way back to the Blockbuster days. Remember when you would walk up and down the aisles unable to decide on which VHS to rent? Getting more than one meant the indefinite late return fee… but who cares, you could always get them to waive it! The fee for not rewinding was a different story.

“This high-performance, multi-purpose accessory lets you operate your TV, cable box or VCR right from your wrist, so you’ll never have to waste time hunting for a missing remote.” In other words, it’s great for turning the TV on and off in the classroom!

The watch pictured is reference 1173-CMD-30B. It is powered by a digital quartz movement with remote control functions.

The features include: TV/cable box/VCR remote control with power 0n and off, channel +/-, volume +/-, VCR playback, stop, rewind, fast forward; daily alarm; hourly time signal; 1/100 second stopwatch; 12/24-hour format; auto calendar. Regular time keeping with: hour, minute, second, am/pm, month, date, day.

These made in Japan watches were constructed out of plastic with a steel caseback. Measurement-wise, it is 38mm in diameter with a 45mm lug-to-lug. The thickness is about 12mm with an awkward lug-width of 17mm.

In Casio’s own words:

“Operate your TV, cable box or VCR right from your wrist. With this watch you’ll never have to search for the remote again, and with its daily alarm, hourly time signal, and auto-calendar the days of missing your favorite shows are over.” -Casio

This watch was originally sold in the KeepTheTime watch shop in 2019.