calculator watch

Definition

A wristwatch with a built-in miniature calculator, popular in the 1970s–1980s as a novelty gadget worn by nerds and tech enthusiasts. The tiny buttons and display made it more of a conversation piece than a practical computational tool.

Example Usage

He wore a calculator watch to math class and used it to show off during tests.

Origin

Introduced by Casio in the 1970s, part of a broader trend of multifunctional consumer electronics.

Fun Fact

Calculator watches became a stereotypical symbol of 'nerd culture' and are now nostalgic artifacts of analog-era computing.

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