Following an initial release in Japan earlier this month, Casio has brought its new Edifice EFK-200 series to the US market. The lineup introduces five new automatic watches to the Edifice brand.
Design Details
Casio has designed the series with a compact footprint; the standard steel models feature a 38mm case diameter, measuring 43.6mm lug-to-lug and 11.9mm thick.
The series is divided by its dial and case materials. Two models in the lineup utilize forged carbon, a composite material made by pressing carbon fibers and resin under high heat and pressure. Because of this manufacturing process, the marbled pattern on each component is unique.
The $330 EFK-200CD-1A features a forged carbon dial paired with a stainless steel case. The $500 EFK-200XPB-1A uses forged carbon for both the dial and the case itself, which slightly increases its dimensions to 38.8mm. This material change drops the weight of the XPB-1A to 81 grams, compared to the 153-gram weight of the stainless steel models.
The remaining three models feature electroformed, textured dials finished with a multi-layer lacquer to create a gradient effect. These include a blue model (EFK-200D-2A) and a red model (EFK-200D-4A), which both cost $330. The third version, EFK-200DG-5A, features a gold ion-plated case and bracelet and is priced at $410.
All five watches are powered by a 21-jewel Japanese automatic movement, which is visible through a see-through screw-lock case back. The movement operates at 21,600 vibrations per hour and includes a hacking seconds function, allowing the wearer to stop the seconds hand for precise time setting. It provides a power reserve of approximately 42 hours.
For the exterior hardware, Casio has equipped the entire EFK-200 line with scratch-resistant sapphire crystals and a water resistance rating of 100 meters. The stainless steel models come with solid H-link bracelets that alternate between brushed and mirror-polished finishes, secured by a one-touch three-fold clasp. The carbon-cased XPB-1A model replaces the steel bracelet with a resin band and a push-button butterfly clasp.
The full EFK-200 series is available now in the US.
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