Though its dimensions put it squarely into gender neutral territory, the brand perhaps originally envisioned it more as speaking to potential female customers, given that every model shown wearing the watch is a woman.
What sets the A1000MA-7 apart from similar watches, including the strikingly similar A700WM-7AVT, is the attention to detail: a stainless steel case, mineral glass instead of plastic, quick-release straps, and a bit of dressy, mid-century flair in the form of a Milanese mesh bracelet.
Add a nostalgic digital module that still includes staples like an alarm, stopwatch, and LED backlight, and the overall piece looks vintage without being dated—retro without being costume.
At 39.6 × 38 × 7.3 mm, it’s also slim and easy to wear, yet still offers a reassuring heft of metal compared to a traditional plastic digital watch.
In many ways, the A1000MA-7 was built to be quietly appreciated by Casio fans. And that’s precisely what’s happened since its launch, seemingly until now.