Casio To Release EDIFICE Collaboration Model With Honda Racing

High-Performance Metal Chronograph in Honda Racing's Red and White Image Colors with Dial Featuring Carbon Weave

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Sep 12, 2018, 09:00 ET

DOVER, N.J., Sept. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio America, Inc. announced today the release of a new addition to the EDIFICE line of high-performance metal chronographs based on the brand concept of "Speed and Intelligence." The new EQS-800HR is a collaboration model with Honda Racing.

Casio To Release EDIFICE Collaboration Model With Honda Racing

Honda Racing is the motor sports activities that Honda Motor Company, Ltd. pursues around the world. The Company has been in the spotlight as the supplier of power units to the Scuderia Toro Rosso Formula One team, for which Casio EDIFICE has also been a supporter since 2016. The collaboration between Honda Racing and EDIFICE, both of which have origins in Japan, was born from their common pursuit of high-tech capabilities.

The new EQS-800HR is a solar-powered watch that boasts a dial made from carbon fiber, a material indispensable in motorsports. The overall watch design adopts the red and white image colors of Honda Racing, highlighted by a white leather band with red lining. The dial features the Honda Racing logo, and the strap keeper and back plate are engraved with the Honda logo. The premium watch comes in special packaging that includes a card commemorating the 1968 Honda F1 RA301 race car.

Specifications

Water Resistance	100 meters
Stopwatch	1-second stopwatch; measuring capacity: 29'59"
Other Features	Date, battery level indicator
Power Source	Solar powered
Accuracy	±20 seconds per month
Approximate Battery Operating Time	Approx. 5 months (from full charge until hands stop)
Size of Case	50.0×47.5×12.7mm
Total Weight	Approx. 103g

About EDIFICE
Casio's EDIFICE collection reflects a distinct sense of style by providing men with features that are ideal for professional and weekend lifestyles. The collection speaks to upwardly, mobile men whose goals lie anywhere from the boardroom to the ballpark. With a variety of aristocratic, sleek styles, Casio's EDIFICE timepieces possess features including multi-layered dials, world time, daily alarms, and more. Made with strong, comfortable band materials of resin and stainless steel, each style exudes an attractive, sophisticated look. For additional information on Casio's EDIFICE line of timepieces, please visit www.EDIFICE.Casio.com.

About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit casio.com/home

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