.webp)
Iconic retro calculator keypad.
Multi-lingual memory databank bank.
Distinctive 80s tech aesthetic.
Ultra thin wrist profile.
in stock: 1
Contact Us Now




Casio Vintage Data Bank DBC-611-1DF is an unapologetic slice of retro-futurism that wears its technological history on its sleeve. Long before the era of smartwatches, wrist-bound computing looked like this: a split-level layout that balances a sharp, high-readability LCD screen on top with a full, integrated membrane keyboard down below. It avoids the soft curves of modern smart wearables, leaning hard into rigid, angular lines that anchor its distinct cultural look.
On the wrist, the dimensions are remarkably restrained. Despite packing a 16-key interface, the case thickness measures a flat 12mm, while the elongated 46.5mm lug-to-lug footprint offers a reassuringly balanced stance on the arm. The silver chrome-plated resin case keeps the entire assembly down to a featherweight 48 grams, meaning the watch delivers substantial visual presence without causing fatigue during all-day wear. The dial border is framed in clean black, giving the gray LCD panel and white matrix text a sharp contrast that makes accessing its data intuitive.
Brand: Casio
Gender: Men's
Brand Origin: Japan
Series: Vintage / Data Bank
Additional Information: 8-Digit Calculator Keyboard, Multi-Lingual Interface
Model: DBC-611-1DF
Movement: Digital Quartz
Movement Source: Japan
Power Reserve: Approximately 3 Years on CR1616
Precision: 25-Page Data Bank, 8-Digit Calculator, LED Light (Auto Light Switch, Afterglow)
Case Size: 36.5 mm
Lug-to-lug: 46.5 mm
Case Thickness: 12.0 mm
Band Width: 22 mm (at lug mount)
Band Type: Link Bracelet
Dial Color: Gray LCD Display
Case Color: Silver-tone
Band Color: Silver-tone
Bezel: Fixed
Bezel Color: Silver-tone
Bezel Material: Resin / Chrome Plated
Case Material: Resin / Chrome Plated
Band Material: Stainless Steel
Water Resistance: Splash Resistant / Daily Use Water Resistant
Functions: Calculator, Databank, Dual Time, 1/100-Sec Stopwatch, Countdown Timer, 5 Alarms, Hourly Signal
Calender: Full Auto-Calendar (pre-programmed to year 2099)
Watch Style: Retro / Casual / Calculator Digital
Weight: 48 g
Warranty: 2 Year's International Warranty
Case Back: Snap-On Stainless Steel
Case Shape: Rectangular
Clasp: Adjustable Sliding Clasp
Crystal: Resin Glass / Acrylic
Crown: Keypad and Side Pushers
LumiBrite: Amber LED Backlight
Known By: DBC-611-1, DBC-611-1D, DBC611
Casio Data Bank family stands as a monument to a transformative era in timekeeping, tracing its roots to the early 1980s when the brand moved beyond mere time tracking into personal data management. The introduction of the CD-40 in 1984 laid the groundwork, demonstrating that a wrist watch could function as an active data vault capable of storing telephone numbers, addresses, and calculations. Throughout that decade, the series quickly evolved from a specialized tool for corporate professionals and engineers into a definitive global pop-culture phenomenon.
The DBC-611 branch honors this design narrative by directly maintaining the iconic layout of historical models like the DBC-600 and DBC-610 series. Rather than overcomplicating the original interface with modern high-resolution panels, Casio preserves the tactile membrane keys, the multi-tiered display geometry, and the technical typography of the archive. The modern series transitions the platform into a durable daily companion by introducing upgraded stainless steel bracelets and improved module efficiency. The collection serves a dual purpose: it provides watch purists with an authentic, factory-fresh historical catalog piece while offering modern fashion subcultures a distinct visual alternative to traditional analog round-cased timepieces.
Internally, the DBC-611-1DF runs on the Casio Caliber Module 3228, a highly optimized digital quartz circuit built for advanced computational memory storage. The module is regulated by a precision-cut tuning-fork quartz crystal operating at 32,768 Hz, maintaining an out-of-the-box accuracy rating within $\pm30$ seconds per month. Unlike conventional digital modules that only cycle time and calendar tracking, the 3228 manages a 25-entry databank matrix, supporting 8-letter name inputs and 15-digit number sequences.
The engineering highlight is its multi-lingual display functionality, utilizing an expanded dot-matrix upper display section that dynamically renders text across 13 distinct languages. The integrated 8-digit calculator function relies on an efficient algorithmic circuit, executing immediate addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division inputs directly from the keyboard layout. Power architecture is highly optimized; despite driving complex memory states, a 1/100-second chronograph, a countdown timer, five multi-function alarms, and a high-draw amber LED Illuminator backlight, the module draws minimal current. It achieves a highly reliable three-year operational lifespan from a single, compact CR1616 lithium cell, showcasing Casio’s mastery of ultra-efficient micro-electronics.