Casio Quartz Gold-Tone Vintage Dress Watch Ref. 901A3-126
Dress Watch · Casio (Casio Computer Co., Ltd.), affordable/mass-market tier, renowned globally for reliable quartz watches and digital electronics
Period: Quartz Revolution Era (1970s-1980s)
Type
Dress Watch
Brand
Casio (Casio Computer Co., Ltd.), affordable/mass-market tier, renowned globally for reliable quartz watches and digital electronics
Movement
Quartz movement, standard battery-powered with analog 3-hand display
Dimensions
Case diameter: 30mm, Case thickness: 8mm, Lug-to-lug: 36mm, Lug width: 14mm
Description
A classic, unpretentious everyday dress watch from Casio, featuring a traditional round gold-tone case and an easy-to-read champagne Arabic dial. Built for utility and modest elegance, it represents the ubiquitous accessible quartz timepieces that dominated the market in the late 20th century.
Key Features
Full Arabic numeral layout for maximum legibility, slim profile, lightweight construction, and affordable everyday reliability
Dial Description
Champagne-colored sunburst dial with black printed Arabic numeral hour markers, simple baton hands, and a central sweep seconds hand. Text includes 'CASIO' at the top and 'QUARTZ' at the bottom.
Case Material
Gold-tone plated base metal with polished and brushed finishing
Crystal Type
Acrylic or mineral glass, flat profile, showing surface scratches and wear consistent with age
Bezel Details
Fixed smooth rounded bezel in matching gold-tone finish
Crown & Pushers
Standard push-pull crown located at the 3 o'clock position
Bracelet or Strap
Vintage stainless steel expansion bracelet with gold-tone plating showing significant fading and wear
Caseback Details
Solid snap-on stainless steel caseback with standard Casio factory engravings
Movement Type
Quartz movement, standard battery-powered with analog 3-hand display
Water Resistance
Basic splash resistance only (not suitable for swimming or showering due to age and potential gasket degradation)
Origin & Provenance
Japanese manufacture, with movement and assembly typical of Casio's mass-market production lines
Age Estimate
Likely 1980s to 1990s production based on the minimalist analog quartz design and typography
Cultural Significance
Represents the democratization of timekeeping during the quartz revolution, providing reliable and stylish daily watches to the general public
Condition Notes
Fair condition with visible signs of wear and aging. The gold-tone plating shows fading and brassing on the case and expansion bracelet. The crystal has surface scratches, and the dial shows slight aging patina.
Value Estimate
Estimated secondary market value ranges from $15 to $40 depending on operational functionality and overall cosmetic condition
Care & Maintenance
Replace battery as needed, avoid exposure to moisture due to degraded seals, clean gently with a soft dry cloth
Similar Watches
Timex Quartz Dress Watch, Seiko Quartz Analog, Citizen Classic Quartz
Interesting Facts
Casio originally started as a manufacturer of electronic calculators before revolutionizing the watch industry in the 1970s and 1980s with highly accurate and affordable quartz technology