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Casio is adding two new analog-digital hybrid watches to its Vintage lineup this October. The AQ-240EG-3A and the AQ-230GA-3AMQY are currently available for pre-order on Casio’s Japanese website, bringing a dark green and gold colorway to the company’s long-running retro watch series.
Design Details
Both models share the same core materials and aesthetic. They feature a gold-tone resin case attached to a stainless steel band that has been treated with gold ion plating. The band uses a standard self-adjustable clasp designed to fit wrist sizes ranging from 150 to 205mm. The main draw here is the dial, which uses a dark green sunray finish that shifts in color depending on how the light hits it.
While they look similar at a glance, the two watches have different case dimensions. The AQ-240EG is the larger option, measuring 40.9 x 35.8 x 8.1 mm and weighing 51 grams. Its case design is a bit softer, featuring a rectangular shape with rounded corners. The AQ-230GA is smaller and noticeably more angular, coming in at 38.8 x 29.8 x 8.1 mm with a weight of 47 grams.
Functionally, the two watches are identical. They use Casio’s familiar analog-digital layout, which places two physical hands for the hours and minutes above a small rectangular LCD screen. The digital portion displays the seconds, AM/PM indicator, month, date, and day of the week.
As for features, you get the standard set of tools expected from a basic Casio digital module. This includes dual time for tracking a second time zone, a 1/100-second stopwatch, a daily alarm, and an hourly chime. The watches include an auto-calendar, though it is hard-coded for a 28-day February.
On the hardware side, both models use a resin glass crystal and offer basic water resistance for everyday use. They run on a single SR920W battery, which Casio estimates will last for about three years before needing a replacement. Timekeeping accuracy is rated at plus or minus 30 seconds per month.
Pricing and Availability
The smaller AQ-230GA-3AMQYJF is priced at ¥8,800 ($55), while the larger AQ-240EG-3AJF costs ¥9,900 ($62). Both are scheduled to ship later this month.
In related news, Casio has recently launched the limited-edition Oceanus OCW-SG1000MC-1A with a unique marble ceramic bezel, alongside three new Baby-G BGA-20K watches with faces that change every day.
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