The first watch featuring computer functions

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This article highlights the world's first wrist computer system released by Seiko in 1984, which included a watch, a controller with a printer, and a keyboard for programming in BASIC.

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# 1984 The world's first watch featuring computer functions | Seiko Design 140 Source: [https://by.seiko-design.com/140th/en/topic/58.html](https://by.seiko-design.com/140th/en/topic/58.html) The world's first wrist computer system, released in 1984, consisted of a watch part and a separate “controller” console with a built\-in printer\. The user could input BASIC programing with a keyboard \(sold separately\) and enjoy playing games\. It also included a memo function, a telephone directory, an address book, and a scheduling function\. A separately\-sold pocket\-sized keyboard allowed operation on the go\. The watch, controller, and keyboard were all box\-shaped with straight lines for a unified style\. The contrasting light and dark two\-color gray base was accented with orange buttons\. [Here are some other items you may find of interest\.](https://www.seiko-design.com/museum/vol2/#uc-2000)

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