Casio to Celebrate 50th Watch Anniversary Inspired by a New “Sky and Sea” Concept
Lineup of Five Watches with a Shared Design Theme Featuring Blue and Gold Accent Colors
May 21, 2024
From left: BGA-S290SS, GMW-B5000SS, TRN-50SS, PRW-61SS, and ECB-2000SS
TOKYO, May 21, 2024 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of five new “Sky and Sea” models spanning five of its watch brands — Casiotron, G-SHOCK, EDIFICE, PRO TREK, and BABY-G — to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Casio watches. The design theme features accent colors of blue and gold to evoke dazzling light illuminating the sky and sea.
Casio entered the timepiece business in 1974 with the release of the Casiotron QW02. As the first digital watch in the world with an automatic calendar function, the Casiotron built on the concept of a fully automatic wristwatch, not only displaying hours, minutes, and seconds, but also the correct month, date, and day of the week. Building on this impressive start, Casio has continued to deliver advanced functionality inspired by a passion for usability with features including standard time radio wave reception, Mobile Link connectivity, and solar charging, while developing distinctive timepiece brands that complement diverse lifestyles.
The new timepieces from five Casio watch brands inspired by the “Sky and Sea” concept commemorate 50 years of Casio watches. Each of the new watches is based on a popular design from one of the leading Casio brands, and they all share a common design theme with blue and gold accent colors evoking scenes of the sky and sea bathed in glowing light. This is the first lineup to feature watches from five different Casio brands with a common theme.
The collection also incorporates design elements that pay homage to the very first Casio watch, the Casiotron QW02, including its iconic fluted pattern and the triangular motif on its case back. The “Sky and Sea” design theme evokes the omnipresent yet ever-changing nature of the sky and sea to express the Casio commitment to constant innovation built on the company’s original concept of creating a fully automatic wristwatch.
All five watches incorporate eco-conscious design features, including the Tough Solar charging system, which converts sunlight and fluorescent light into energy to power all watch functions, and special packaging made with recycled materials.
Casio remains committed to expanding the potential of the wristwatch as it celebrates 50 years in its timepiece business.
New “Sky and Sea” Lineup (Five Models)
■Casiotron TRN-50SS
This new watch is based on the TRN-50, a timepiece that re-created the design of the very first Casio wristwatch, the Casiotron QW02, but adding standard time radio wave reception, Mobile Link connectivity, and solar charging. As a special design feature, the folded section of the tri-fold clasp is finished with a gold color and adorned with the triangle motif pattern from the original case back.
■G-SHOCK GMW-B5000SS
This new watch is based on the GMW-B5000, which delivers the iconic form of the first-ever G-SHOCK in full-metal form. Special design features include blue and gold accent colors and a vertical fluted pattern around the dial that pays homage to the original Casiotron QW02.
■EDIFICE ECB-2000SS
Based on the ECB-2000, a chronograph featuring a unique suspension arm design in the EDIFICE line of timepieces based on the brand concept of “Speed and Intelligence,” this new watch features a neat, clean face design concept evoking the feel of a refreshing driving excursion and a blue-hued band made of Alcantara, a made in Italy material delivering outstanding performance.
■PRO TREK PRW-61SS
Based on the PRW-61, a timepiece featuring ecological materials in the PRO TREK line of outdoor watches, this new watch employs materials expected to help reduce environmental impact: recycled PET material for the fire-retardant cloth band and bio-based resin for the case and case back.
■BABY-G BGA-S290SS
Based on the distinctive round-faced design of the BGA-290 series in the BABY-G line of shock-resistant watches for women, the new watch incorporates bio-based resin and includes Tough Solar charging. Special design features include a dark blue dial creating a striking contrast with the pure white bezel and band, a vertical fluted pattern paying homage to the Casiotron QW02, and gleaming gold as an accent color.
TRN-50SS
GMW-B5000SS
ECB-2000SS
PRW-61SS
BGA-S290SS
Case back with symbol based on the design motif of the Casiotron QW02*
*Image shows the TRN-50SS.
*The orientation of the case back may vary from watch to watch due to details of the manufacturing process.
*Graphics are included for illustrative purposes and may vary from actual appearances.
Specifications
TRN-50SS
Water Resistance
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50 meters
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Radio Frequency
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77.5 kHz (DCF77: Germany); 60 kHz (MSF: UK); 60 kHz (WWVB: USA); 40 kHz (JJY: Fukushima, Japan) / 60 kHz (JJY: Kyushu, Japan); 68.5 kHz (BPC: China)
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Radio Wave Reception
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Automatic reception up to six times a day (except for use in China: up to five times a day), manual reception
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Communication Specifications
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Communication Standard
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Bluetooth® low energy
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Signal Range
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Up to 2 meters (may differ depending on surrounding conditions)
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World Time
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5 world times selected from 39 time zones* (39 cities +coordinated universal time), auto summer time (DST) switching, home city/world time city swapping
* May be updated when connected to a smartphone. |
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Stopwatch
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1/100 second (00’00”00 to 59’59”99) / 1 second (1:00’00” to 23:59’59”); measuring capacity: 23:59’59.99"; measuring modes: elapsed time, split time, 1st and 2nd place times
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Countdown Timer
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Measuring unit: 1 second (maximum 24 hours)
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Alarm
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5 daily alarms (with 1 snooze alarm); hourly time signal
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Mobile Link Features*1
(Wireless linking with Bluetooth® devices) |
Auto time adjustment
Easy watch setting Approximately 300 world time cities + user-added point Time & place Reminder Phone finder |
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Other Functions
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Low battery alert, power saving, full auto-calendar, 12/24-hour format, button operation tone on/off, date/month display swapping, day display (in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian or Russian), full auto LED backlight (Super Illuminator and afterglow: 2/4 seconds, fade-in/fade-out afterglow)
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Power Source
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Tough Solar power system (solar-charging system)
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Continuous Operation
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About 11 months after full charge, using all functions but without solar charging
About 22 months with the power-saving function ON after full charge |
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Size of Case
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42.7 × 39.1 × 12.3 mm
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Total Weight
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Approx. 111 g
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GMW-B5000SS
Construction
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Shock-resistant
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Water Resistance
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200 meters
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Radio Frequency
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77.5 kHz (DCF77: Germany); 60 kHz (MSF: UK); 60 kHz (WWVB: USA); 40 kHz (JJY: Fukushima, Japan) / 60 kHz (JJY: Kyushu, Japan); 68.5 kHz (BPC: China)
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Radio Wave Reception
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Automatic reception up to six times a day (except for use in China: up to five times a day)
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Communication
Specifications |
Communication
Standard |
Bluetooth® low energy
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Signal Range
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Up to 2 meters (may differ depending on surrounding conditions)
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World Time
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5 world times selected from 39 time zones* (39 cities + coordinated universal time), auto summer time (DST) switching, home city/world time city swapping
* May be updated when connected to a smartphone.
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Stopwatch
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1/100 second (00’00”00 to 59’59”99) / 1 second (1:00’00” to 23:59’59”); measuring capacity: 23:59’59.99"; measuring modes: elapsed time, split time, 1st and 2nd place times
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Countdown Timer
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Measuring unit: 1 second (maximum 24 hours)
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Alarm
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5 daily alarms (with 1 snooze alarm); hourly time signal
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Mobile Link Features*1
(Wireless linking with Bluetooth® devices) |
Auto time adjustment
Easy watch setting Approximately 300 world time cities + user-added point Time & place Reminder Phone finder |
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Other Functions
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Low battery alert, power saving, full auto-calendar, 12/24-hour format, button operation tone on/off, date/month display swapping, day display (in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian or Russian), full auto LED backlight (Super Illuminator and afterglow: 2/4 seconds, fade-in/fade-out afterglow)
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Power Source
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Tough Solar power system (solar-charging system)
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Continuous Operation
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About 10 months after full charge, using all functions but without solar charging
About 22 months with the power-saving function ON after full charge |
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Size of Case
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49.3 × 43.2 × 13.0 mm
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Total Weight
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Approx. 167g
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ECB-2000SS
Water Resistance
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100 meters
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Communication Specifications
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Communication Standard
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Bluetooth® low energy
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Signal Range
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Up to 2 meters (may differ depending on surrounding conditions)
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World Time
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38 time zones* (38 cities + coordinated universal time), auto summer time (DST) switching, home city/world time city swapping
* May be updated when connected to a smartphone. |
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Stopwatch
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1/100 second (00’00”00 to 59’59”99) / 1 second (1:00’00” to 23:59’59”); measuring capacity: 23:59’59.99"; measuring modes: elapsed time, lap / split time
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Countdown Timer
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Measuring unit: 1 second (maximum 60 minutes); progress beeper
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Alarm
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5 daily alarms (with progress beeper), hourly time signal
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Mobile Link Features
(Wireless linking with Bluetooth® devices)
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Auto time adjustment
Easy watch setting Approximately 300 world time cities Stopwatch data transfer Time & place Phone finder |
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Other Functions
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Hand shift feature; airplane mode; full auto-calendar; 12/24-hour format; button operation tone on/off; schedule alarm on/off; date display; day display (in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian or Russian); double LED light (Super Illuminator and afterglow: 1.5 seconds or 3 seconds)
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Power Source
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Tough Solar power system (solar-charging system)
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Continuous Operation
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About 7 months after full charge, using all functions but without solar charging
About 18 months with the power-saving function ON after full charge |
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Size of Case
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51.0 × 47.8 × 10.8 mm
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Total Weight
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Approx. 63g
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PRW-61SS
Construction
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Low-temperature resistant (–10°C/14°F)
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Water Resistance
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100 meters
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Radio Frequency
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77.5 kHz (DCF77: Germany); 60 kHz (MSF: UK); 60 kHz (WWVB: USA); 40 kHz (JJY: Fukushima, Japan) / 60 kHz (JJY: Kyushu, Japan); 68.5 kHz (BPC: China)
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Radio Wave Reception
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Automatic reception up to six times a day (except for use in China: up to five times a day); manual reception
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Digital Compass
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Measures and displays direction as one of 16 points; measuring range: 0° to 359°; 60 seconds continuous measurement; hand indication of north; bidirectional calibration and magnetic declination correction
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Barometer
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Measuring range: 260 hPa to 1,100 hPa (7.65 inHg to 32.45 inHg); measuring unit: 1hPa (0.05inHg); atmospheric pressure change indicator (±10hPa/1hPa); atmospheric pressure tendency graph; barometric pressure tendency information alarm
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Altimeter
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Measuring range: -700 m to 10,000 m (-2,300 ft. to 32,800 ft.); measuring unit: 1 m (5 ft.); manual memory measurements (up to 30 records, each including altitude, date, time); auto log data (high/low altitudes, cumulative ascent and descent); altitude change indicator (±100m/5m, ±1000m/50m); other: relative altitude readings; measurement interval setting (every 5 seconds / every 2 minutes)
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Thermometer
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Measuring range: -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F); measuring unit: 0.1°C (0.2°F)
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World Time
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29 time zones (29 cities + coordinated universal time), one-touch UTC time zone access, daylight saving on/off, auto summer time (DST) switching, home city/world time city swapping
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Stopwatch
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1/100-second; measuring capacity: 23:59'59.99"; measuring modes: elapsed time, split time, 1st and 2nd place times
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Countdown Timer
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Measuring unit: 1 second (maximum 60 minutes)
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Alarm
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5 daily alarms, hourly time signal
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Other Functions
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Auto hand home position correction, hand shift feature (manual or auto [during altitude, barometric pressure, and temperature measurement]), full auto-calendar, power saving, 12/24-hour format, button operation tone on/off, battery level indicator, full auto double LED light (Super Illuminator and afterglow: 1.5 or 3.0 seconds)
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Power Source
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Tough Solar power system (solar-charging system)
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Continuous Operation
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About 6 months after full charge, using all functions but without solar charging
About 25 months with the power-saving function ON after full charge |
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Size of Case
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51.0 × 47.4 × 14.7 mm
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Total Weight
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Approx. 56 g
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BGA-S290SS
Construction
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Shock-resistant
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Water Resistance
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100 meters
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World Time
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31 time zones (48 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, home city/world time city swapping
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Stopwatch
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1/100 second; measuring capacity: 59’59.99"; measuring modes: elapsed time, split time, 1st and 2nd place times
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Countdown Timer
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Measuring unit: 1 second (maximum 24 hours)
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Alarm
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Daily alarm, hourly time signal
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Other Functions
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Power saving, full auto-calendar, 12/24-hour format, button operation tone on/off, battery level indicator, LED light (Super Illuminator and afterglow)
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Accuracy at Normal Temperature
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±30 seconds per month
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Power Source
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Tough Solar power system (solar-charging system)
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Continuous Operation
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About 11 months after full charge, using all functions but without solar charging
About 20 months with the power-saving function ON after full charge |
Size of Case
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44.5 × 38.6 × 12.4 mm
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Total Weight
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Approx. 34 g
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