Casio MA-1 Melody Alarm 101A1-57 Vintage 1982 Japanese Digital Watch Running
$ 58.08
Description
Casio MA-1 Melody Alarm 101A1-57 Vintage 1982 Japanese Digital Watch Running. The case back is engraved with all the authenticating details collectors look for: CASIO, module designation 82, caliber H10A, Made in Japan, stainless steel construction, water resistant, and serial number A731242. Casio MA-1 Melody Alarm 101A1-57 Vintage 1982 Japanese Digital Watch Running | Stainless Steel 36mm Step back into the golden age of Japanese digital watchmaking with this remarkable Casio MA-1 Melody Alarm, reference 101A1-57, produced in Japan circa 1982. This is one of Casio's most innovative and collectible early digital watches — a true conversation piece that actually plays melodies as alarms, decades before smartwatches made such features commonplace. The standout feature is the iconic melody alarm system, which offers five distinct alarm modes displayed across the bezel in gold-accented labels: Daily Alarm, Time Signal, Date Alarm, Birthday, and the beloved Xmas melody. The LCD panel displays animated musical notes on a staff, giving it an unmistakable visual character that no other vintage digital watch can match. Control functions include Adjust, Lap/Reset, Alarm On/Off, Light, Mode, and Start/Stop/Melody/Date — a full-featured command set that was genuinely ahead of its time. The case back is engraved with all the authenticating details collectors look for: CASIO, module designation 82, caliber H10A, Made in Japan, stainless steel construction, water resistant, and serial number A731242. The original Casio stainless steel expansion bracelet (reference XYA100L) remains attached and presents well. Measured dimensions: case width 36.0mm, case thickness 9.3mm — a perfect everyday wearable size by modern standards. Condition: This watch is in honest vintage-used condition commensurate with its approximately 43 years of age. The watch is running and functional. The crystal shows light-to-moderate surface scratches visible in direct light. The case back exhibits notable scratching and surface wear typical of a daily-worn vintage piece. NOTE: The left setting button (lower left) is a little rigid but it does work in setting the watch The case sides and top bezel area show general age-related marks and light abrasions. The LCD display is clear and fully legible, and all alarm modes and functions appear intact. The bracelet shows typical stretch and light wear consistent with vintage use. This is not a safe queen — it's a genuine survivor from Japan's most creative era of digital watchmaking. Shipping is same day or next business day. Packed securely for safe arrival. #CasioMA1, #CasioMelodyAlarm, #VintageCasio, #CasioJapan, #DigitalWatch, #VintageDigitalWatch, #CasioVintage, #JapanesWatch, #RetroWatch, #MelodyAlarm, #CasioCollector, #VintageWatchCollector, #101A1, #1980sWatch, #CasioOriginal
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