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Casio A159WGEA
Worn by: Matthew McConaughey as Kenny Wells
Reference: Casio A159WGEA
Brand: Casio
The Casio Vintage A159WGEA (Ref. A159WGEA-5) appears during the early New York scenes worn by struggling prospector Kenny Wells. This 33mm digital timepiece features a gold-tone resin case with brown/red dial, stainless steel bracelet, and classic Casio functions including 1/100-second stopwatch, daily alarm, LED light, and auto-calendar. The watch represents a variation on the iconic Casio A159W design that launched in 1989, offering retro-1980s digital aesthetic at an accessible price point. The gold-tone finish perfectly suits a character chasing wealth and reinvention during the 1980s mining boom. McConaughey's Wells wears this humble digital Casio while scrambling for investors and legitimacy—a stark contrast to the luxury timepieces he might aspire to once his Indonesian gold discovery materializes. The watch's practical features and unpretentious design mirror Wells' working-class desperation before his fortune changes.
Source: https://www.watch-id.com/sightings/casio-a159wgea-5-matthew-mcconaughey-gold