Casio is known as a trailblazer in the watch industry. Casio watches are one of the most innovative in terms of added features and cutting-edge technology incorporated into the basic time tracking device. Back in the 70's and the 80's where calculators were one of the most popular tools, Casio watches hit it big as the pioneer in the watch market to incorporate calculators into their designs. Where most of the watches manufactured during that time were slick and slim, Casio ventured into the big-faced bulky plastics, which also functions as calculators. The market went wild over the new gadget and it sold like hot cake specially when it came with reasonable and inexpensive prices. The functionality of the watch more than make up for its somewhat radical and less than stylish design.
In the present time, Casio watches are known as multi-function gadgets with added features, which are not present in other watch brands. As the leader in technology innovations in the watch industry, Casio watches now boast of features such as MP3 Players, data banks, GP navigators and even as remote control! Wow! You really got a busy watch out there!