New affordable Casio F-91WF watches revealed for August launch, featuring new strap

Few watches have the staying power of the Casio F-91W. It was introduced decades ago as a simple, no-frills digital watch, and since then, it has become one of the most iconic timepieces in the world. It is worn everywhere — from classrooms to airport security lines. The watch is still sold new for close to $20 (curr. $22 on Amazon). Its combination of a basic stopwatch, alarm, and backlight, packed into a featherlight resin case, has made it a permanent fixture of Casio's lineup.

Now, a new variant looks to be on the way. A listing from G-Shock Hai Phong has gone live for the F-91WF, which comes with the F-91's familiar digital layout and ditches the standard resin strap for one made from recycled fiber. Casio describes the material as lightweight and comfortable for long wear, while also resisting scratches and dirt buildup.

The rest of the spec sheet is very reminiscent of the classic F-91 formula, with a few small changes. There's day and date display, a daily alarm, and a stopwatch, now upgraded to 1/100-second precision with elapsed time, split time, and finish-order timing modes. The calendar defaults to 28 days for February, so leap years unfortunately need a manual adjustment. Accuracy is rated at ±30 seconds a month. The CR2016 battery is expected to last around seven years. Lastly, the case is still compact — 38.2 x 35.2 x 8.5 mm and 21 grams.

Three colorways have been revealed so far — black, navy, and olive green. An August launch is very likely, but Casio still hasn't confirmed pricing or an official release date, so take this info with a grain of salt.