This 1980s Sports Watch Revival Is Too Much Fun for $95

Some deals are just too good to pass up, like a compact, vibrant sports watch for under $100.

Armitron introduced the A-Watch in 1975, but the 50th Anniversary Edition is steeped in 1980s neon flare. The 35.5mm plastic case and vibrantly colored soft leather band are optimized for athletic activities and casual everyday wear.

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The small dial’s metallic painted numeral hour markers are clearly legible, while the hands are marked with each watch’s accent color. An enlarged 50 is placed at the five o’clock marker to acknowledge A-Watch’s anniversary.

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Powered by a simple quartz movement, it offers bare-bones performance in a stand-out package. Best of all, it is priced at just $95, solidifying its exceptional beater status.

Four flashy colors

The A-Watch 50th Anniversary revival comes in four flashy colors. There is light blue with red highlights, white with black highlights, yellow with black highlights and black with red highlights.

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Each watch has a matching case and band top layer, with the accent color on the dial and the bottom layer of the band. Only the blue option has a third prominently featured color with a white dial.

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The case back on all four colors is steel with four small screws to access the movement and replace the battery. On the flip side, the dial is covered with a thin mineral glass.

A fun change-up

The A-Watch only excels in one area: fun. In a world caught up in top-tier performance and flex-worthy specs, it is easy to lose how affordable a simply fun watch can be.

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Whether the value of your watch collection is climbing into six figures or something more modest and pragmatic, every collector could use an offbeat beater to change things up occasionally.

The A-Watch is great for non-contact sports like golf and tennis, adding a splash of color to casual outfits. It is worry-free for any occasion where a watch could be broken or lost.

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No matter how much you love your go-to watch or enjoy flexing that grail you saved up for, the A-Watch is whimsy on your wrist.

The minimal weight and price are physically and mentally relieving, and the retro-sporty vibe makes for a great summer accent piece.

Availability and pricing

The Armitron A-Watch is available now from Armitron and authorized dealers for $95.

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Armitron A-Watch

Specs

Case Size	35.5mm
Movement	Quartz
Water Resistance	30m

• $95 at Armitron

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