Casio launches four new analog-digital Vintage watches in the US

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Casio is expanding its Vintage collection in the US with four new analog-digital watches. The new models, the AQ230GA-3A, AQ240EG-3A, AQ240E-2A2, and AQ240E-1A, were originally released in Japan last month and are now available to purchase through Casio’s US website.

Pricing and Design Details

The lineup focuses on a straightforward retro aesthetic, combining angular cases with adjustable stainless steel bands. Rather than using solid metal cases, Casio is using resin treated with either gold-tone or chrome plating.

This keeps the overall weight of the watches down and allows the pricing to remain under $100. All four models feature a hybrid display, pairing a traditional two-hand analog clock with a small digital screen positioned at the bottom of the dial.

The collection is split into two distinct sizes and a few different color profiles. The AQ230GA-3A is the smallest watch in the group, measuring 38.8 x 29.8 x 8.1mm and weighing 47 grams. It features a gold-tone case, a gold ion-plated band, and a green sunray dial, and it is priced at $79.95.

The other three models share a slightly larger case footprint, measuring 40.9 x 35.8 x 8.1mm and weighing 51 grams. The AQ240EG-3A ($94.95) shares the exact same gold and green color scheme as the smaller model but scales it up to the larger case format.

For those looking for silver-tone options, Casio is offering two chrome-plated versions: the AQ240E-2A2, which has a navy blue dial, and the AQ240E-1A, which features a standard black dial. Both of the silver models are priced at $69.95.

Internally, the hardware and feature sets are identical across the board. The watches run on a standard SR920W battery, which Casio says will last for approximately three years. The digital display adds typical digital watch functionality to the analog face, including a 1/100-second stopwatch, a daily alarm, an hourly time signal, and dual time capabilities.

They also include an auto-calendar, though it is only programmed for 28 days in February, meaning manual adjustment will be required during leap years. All four watches include basic water resistance for daily wear and use standard resin glass over the dial.

In related news, Casio has recently launched a metal-clad G-Shock GM-6900XG-8 collaboration watch with a translucent band.

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