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10.04.2018

CASIO to Release EDIFICE Scuderia Toro Rosso Limited Edition Models
Featuring Bold Colors Inspired by the Team Car, The STR13

Norderstedt, April 10, 2018 — CASIO announced today the release of new additions to the EDIFICE line of metal sport watches, which combine dynamic design with advanced technology. The new EQB-900TR-2A, EFS-S520TR-1A, EFR-559TR-2A, and EFR-559TRP-2A watches are the fourth series of partnership models with the Formula One racing team Scuderia Toro Rosso.

Scuderia Toro Rosso brings youthful energy and passionate pursuit of speed, pairing those with racing cars powered by outstanding technological innovations. CASIO believes that these qualities perfectly match the EDIFICE brand concept of “Speed and Intelligence” and has supported the team as an official team partner since January 2016.

The four new models feature color schemes inspired by the race cars of the Scuderia Toro Rosso team. The blue base color is accented with striking red lines and silver inset dials and index marks. All four models feature Scuderia Toro Rosso logo engraved on the back case and come in special packaging.

EQB-900TR-2A
The EQB-900TR-2A is based on the EQB-900 model in the series of EDIFICE watches that link to a dedicated app on a smartphone using Bluetooth®. The EQB-900 is popular for its bold design and case size, which is smaller and lighter than any other EDIFICE watch that links to a smartphone. The watch keeps accurate time anywhere in the world by automatically connecting four times per day to a time server through a paired smartphone.

EFS-S520TR-1A
The EFS-S520TR-1A is a solar-powered watch that features a dial made from carbon fiber, which is extensively used in racing cars. The watch features a solar panel on each of the three inset dials and a face made from scratch-resistant sapphire glass.

EFR-559TR-2A / EFR-559TRP-2A
The EFR-559TR-2A and EFR-559TRP-2A feature bezels, index marks, and hour and minute hands that have a presence all their own to achieve a bold and sporty look. The watches also feature retrograde inset dials at the 2 and 10 o’clock positions that convey a strong motor sports feel.

Specifications

EQB-900TR-2A

Water Resistance

100 meters

Communication
Specifications

Communication
Standard

Bluetooth ® Low Energy

Signal Range

Up to 2 meters (may differ depending on surrounding conditions)

Watch
Functions

Dual Time

Home city time swapping

Stopwatch

1-second stopwatch; measuring capacity: 23:59’59.99”;

*After data is transferred to a smartphone with the Mobile Link function, the app can display the list of lap times in units of 1/1000 seconds (up to 100 log records) and a graph of lap times. The app can also highlight the records that surpassed laps where the best time was achieved.

Countdown Timer

Measuring unit: 1 second (maximum 24 hours)

Alarm

1 independent daily alarm

Other Features

Mobile Link functions (world time: over 300 cities, one-touch time adjustment, auto time adjustment [four times a day], daylight saving time auto switching, timer setting, alarm setting, stopwatch data transfer, phone finder, etc.); full auto-calendar; date/day of the week display; battery indicator; LED light (super illuminator and afterglow)

Accuracy at Normal Temperature

±15 seconds per month (without linking to a smartphone)

Power Source

Tough Solar power system (solar-charging system)

Approximate Battery Operating Time

22 months (in power saving mode in which hands stop after a certain period of time when the watch is left in the dark)

Size of Case

49.2 × 45.8 × 12.0 mm

Total Weight

Approx. 146 g

 

EFS-S520TR-1A

Water Resistance

100 meters

Stopwatch

1-second stopwatch; measuring capacity: 29’59”; measuring modes: elapsed time, split time, 1st and 2nd place times

Other Features

Date, battery level indicator

Power Source

Solar powered

Accuracy at Normal Temperature

±20 seconds per month

Approximate Battery Operating Time

Approx. 5 months

Size of Case

50.0 × 47.5 × 12.7 mm

Total Weight

Approx.173 g

 

EFR-559TR-2A / EFR-559TRP-2A

Water Resistance

100 meters

Stopwatch

1 second stopwatch; measuring capacity: 9’59”; measuring modes: elapsed time, split time, 1st and 2nd place times

Other Features

Date

Accuracy at Normal Temperature

±20 seconds per month

Battery Life

3 years on SR920SW

Size of Case

54.5 × 49.5 × 12.8 mm

Total Weight

EFR-559TR-2A Approx. 181g

EFR-559TRP-2A Approx. 111g

*The Bluetooth wordmark and logo are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of these marks by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. is under license.



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