Casio Releases PRO TREK Watch with Flagship Sensor
Performance in Smaller Case
Features High-Performance "Triple Sensor Ver. 3" for Quick and Accurate Compass Bearing,
Altitude/Atmospheric Pressure, and Temperature Readings
- April 24, 2013
PRW-3000-1
TOKYO, April 24, 2013 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced today the
release of the PRW-3000, a new addition to its PRO TREK series of
outdoor watches. The new PRW-3000 offers quicker and more accurate
measurement of ever-changing outdoor data.
The PRO TREK series of outdoor watches leverages Casio's cutting-edge
sensor technology to measure different types of outdoor data. Flagship
PRO TREK models are equipped with triple sensors that measure compass
bearing, altitude/atmospheric pressure, and temperature. They have
continued to evolve as Casio seeks to develop watches that offer
ultimate utility in the outdoors, such as the solar-powered watch
equipped with a low-voltage operation LSI released in 2002.
The new PRW-3000 watch features an upgraded system for measuring compass
bearing, altitude/atmospheric pressure, and temperature, significantly
improved since the last advance of the system in 2002. Equipped with
"the Triple Sensor Ver. 3" featuring revised sensors, algorithms, and
LSIs, the PRW-3000 attains new heights for data measuring performance in
the PRO TREK series.
The direction sensor in the PRW-3000 consumes only 10% of the energy and
takes up only 5% of the space of the previous sensor. Continuous
measurement of compass bearing has increased from 20 seconds to a
series-leading 60 seconds, greatly enhancing the utility demanded by
professionals for map reading and route finding. LSI calculation power
has increased to significantly reduce altitude measurement times from
five seconds to one second, with accuracy also improving from five-meter
to one-meter increments. These enhancements ensure fine precision for
altitude data readings.
New features include an atmospheric pressure trend alarm that gives
notification in response to sudden swings in atmospheric pressures, to
keep users constantly informed of pressure swings that might otherwise
be overlooked.
*Technical comparisons are based on PRW-2000.
Usability has also been enhanced with a smaller case design made possible by the new "Triple Sensor Ver. 3", while retaining the excellent readability of the large LCD display. A slim watchband made from soft urethane molds easily to the wrist and is easy to fasten, and the compact watch size fits the wrists of men and women alike. Dedicated buttons for compass bearing and altitude/atmospheric pressure are highlighted by icons for intuitive operation. The PRW-3000 can receive standard radio waves from six transmitters around the world, ensuring correct time. The watch also is water-resistant up to 100 meters so users can wear it without worries in various settings.
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Model
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Color
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PRW-3000-1A
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Black
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PRW-3000-1
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Dark gray
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PRW-3000-2
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Navy
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PRW-3000-4
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Orange
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Specifications
PRW-3000
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Water Resistance
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100 meters
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Radio Wave Reception
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Automatic reception (up to six times a day); manual reception
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Radio Frequencies
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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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Compass
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16 points; measuring range (0°- 359°); 60 seconds
continuous measurement; 4 bearing graphic display (North, South, East,
West); bearing memory (angle and graphic); magnetic bearing deviation
correction function; bearing correction function
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Barometer
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Display range: 260hPa - 1,100hPa (7.65 to 32.45 inHg);
atmospheric pressure differential graphic; atmospheric pressure tendency
graph (past 24 hours)
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Altimeter
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Display range: -700m – 10,000m (-2,300 to 32,800 ft.);
able to record the last 25 altitude measurements with the month, date
and time (as well as memory for the highest/lowest altitude, calculated
ascent/descent altitude, and cumulative ascent/descent altitude);
altitude tendency graph display; measurement interval setting (every 5
seconds / every 2 minutes); altitude difference measurement (±3000 m)
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Thermometer
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Display range: -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F)
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Stopwatch
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1/10 second; measuring capacity: 1000 hours
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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 independent daily alarms; hourly time signal
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Current Time Display
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Digital; full auto-calendar (until 2099); 12/24-hour format; 3 date display patterns
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Construction
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Sub-zero temperature resistance (down to -10°C)
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Others
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Duplex LCD; world time for 48 cities (31 time zone,
daylight saving on/off) + UTC (Universal Coordinated Time) display;
sunrise/sunset time display: daylight graph; battery level indicator;
button operation tone on/off; full auto EL backlight with afterglow
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Power Source
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Tough Solar power system (high-capacity solar-charging system)
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Continuous Operation
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About 23 months with the power-saving function* ON after full charge
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Size of Case
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56.0 × 47.0 × 12.3 mm
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Total Weight
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62g
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