The AE-1200 features a digital face inspired by instrument panels. The design elements — an analog-style LCD that displays time with digital hands and a world map display — trace their roots back to watches released in the 1980s. To support its multifunction digital interface, the AE-1200 employs an LCD with 248 segments, made possible by precision module design and advanced manufacturing techniques capable of managing complex circuitry with reliable accuracy.

View the home time (hours, minutes, and seconds) in an analog-style format on the upper-left display. The current time remains visible even when using other functions like the stopwatch.

An approximately 10-year battery life, while still incorporating features like alarms, an LED light, and more. This means fewer battery changes and dependable long-term use.