September 15, 2022
Casio to Release Octagonal PRO TREK with Metal Bezel
Bushcraft-Inspired Design, the Ultimate in Outdoor Style
September 15, 2022
PRW-6900
Tokyo, September 15, 2022 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of the PRW-6900Y and PRW-6900YL with octagonal metal bezel to its PRO TREK line of outdoor watches.
The PRO TREK line delivers outdoor utility appreciated by mountain climbers, trekkers, and everyone who just loves the outdoors. These three new watches are equipped with Triple Sensor (digital compass, barometer/altimeter, and thermometer), as well as Multi Band 6 radio wave reception from six transmission stations around the world, and a Tough Solar charging system to provide stable power for these functions and more.
Combining PRO TREK sensors with timekeeping functions, the PRW-6900Y and PRW-6900YL are outdoor watches inspired by bushcraft,*1 the art of camping in the wild that many outdoor enthusiasts love.
*1 The bushcraft style, in which campers enjoy living out in nature with a minimum of tools such as an axe and knife, surviving by their knowledge of the outdoors, has become increasingly popular, especially among expert campers.
The stainless steel octagonal bezel features tapered edges, evoking the sharp edge of a sturdy wood axe. The circumference of the bezel top is ground with fine lines, while the tapered edges and sides are polished with hairline and mirror finishes and ion plated for a sharp, tough impression. The surface of the dial is textured to capture the cast iron look of a Dutch oven. In addition to a second hand with a campfire-inspired color scheme, the inset dial indicator hand recalls the blade of a camping knife, bringing further bushcraft elements into the design.
Casio demonstrates its commitment to the environment by making the band*2 and case with biomass plastics, using raw materials from castor seeds and corn. Produced from renewable resources, biomass plastics are expected to help promote the shift to circular economies and curb CO2 emissions. In addition, the PRW-6900YL features a newly developed flame-retardant leather band that holds up even when hit by flying sparks.
*2 The PRW-6900YL band is not made with biomass plastics.
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Band |
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PRW-6900Y-1 |
Black |
Biomass plastics |
| PRW-6900Y-3 | Khaki | |
| PRW-6900YL | Brown | Leather |
PRW-6900Y-1
PRW-6900Y-3
PRW-6900YL-5
Specifications
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), daylight saving on/off, 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 tim, split time, 1st and 2nd place times
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Countdown Timer
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Measuring unit: 1 second; countdown range: 60 minutes; countdown start time setting range: 1 to 60 minutes (1-minute increments)
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Alarm
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5 independent 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]); battery level indicator; power saving; full auto-calendar; 12/24-hour format; button operation tone on/off; full auto double LED light (Super Illuminator) with 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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49.6 × 44.8 × 14.7 mm
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Total Weight
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PRW-6900Y: Approx. 65 g
PRW-6900YL: Approx. 63 g |
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