Casio Introduces New EDIFICE Metal Watches with
Solid and Sophisticated Design
Three Models Featuring Slim, Simple, and Sporty Styling Added To Popular Solid Urban Line
- April 24, 2013
EFB-505D-1
TOKYO, April 24, 2013 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced today the
release of three newEFB-505 watches to its Solid Urban Line in the
EDIFICE series of metal watches designed underthe concept of "Speed and
Intelligence."
Casio has been developing the EDIFICE series since 2000. EDIFICE watches
have becomepopular with young people for their original face designs
and wide range of time measurementfunctions based on the company's
original technologies. Designed with the same dynamicappearance and
functionality of EDIFICE watches, the Solid Urban Line, launched in
2012,features a simple design and high-quality feel that complement
today's sophisticated urbanlifestyles. These models have gained a strong
reputation among male adults in particular.
The EFB-505 chronograph watches, new additions to the Solid Urban Line,
employ sapphirecrystal for the watch face glass and a sharp-edged,
solid-looking metal case only 10 millimeters inthickness. The bezel
features a mirror finish that emphasizes the solid feel and
refinedappearance of this slim-styled EDIFICE watch.
The new watches also feature a big, simple watch face equipped with
prominent metal partsincluding large hour indicators and disk indicators
at the 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock positions.Together with the large
operational buttons, these features give the EFB-505 watches a
sportylook characteristic of the EDIFICE series. They are also fully
equipped with functions, including a1/20-second stopwatch.
The new model comes in three different styles: the EFB-505D-1AVU
featuring a black face andmetal wristband, the EFB-505D-7AVU with a
white face and metal wristband, and theEFB-505L-1AVU with a black face
and leather wristband.
Model
|
Face Color
|
Band
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EFB-505D-1
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Black
|
Metal
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EFB-505D-7
|
White
|
|
EFB-505L-1
|
Black
|
Leather
|
Specifications
EFB-505
Water Resistance
|
100 meters
|
---|---|
Stopwatch
|
1/20-second stopwatch; measuring capacity: 11:59'59.95"; measuringmode: elapsed time; split time; 1st-2nd place times
|
Other Functions
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Date display; tachymeter
|
Accuracy at Normal Temperature
|
±20 seconds per month
|
Battery Life
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Approx. 3 years on SR927SW
|
Size of Case
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47.5 × 42.5 × 10.0 mm
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Total Weight
|
To be advised
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