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Casio

Casio is a watch and electronics company based in Japan. Casio was founded in 1946 by the engineer Tadao Kashio. Famous for its sturdy and functional calculators Casio soon started producing watches, among them the extremely popular Casio calculator watch.

In 1983 the first Casio G-Shock watch hit market. In 1999 Casio sold the first GPS sensor watch, in 2000 Casio released the world’s first wrist watch with a camera, laying the foundation for smart watches. Since 200 Casio also produces small radio controlled solar powered watches. Today the most successful Casio brand is G-Shock with prices up to $1,000 or more for the high-end G-Shock models. Among the most requested watches are the Casio pathfinder, Casio edifice.

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PROMOTION:

G-SHOCK Combines Durability with Connectivity in the MTG-B1000

Just in time for the peak of summer, G-SHOCK has returned with a new product launch focused on bridging the gap between connectivity and high-performance durability. The MTG-B1000 fits seamlessly into the brand’s catalog of analog timepieces with connected capability. The real news here, however, is that this watch is the first MT-G with Smartphone...

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Jul 1, 2018 by WatchTime

Sponsored: CODE41 Unveils Latest NB24 with the Impressive Stratom Case

CODE41 has unveiled its latest iteration of the NB24, a chronograph watch that has become a legendary part of the brand’s history. This third edition of the NB24 brings with it not only a captivating new color, but also introduces a fresh case design known as the Stratom. The NB24 – A Growing Legacy The...

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Sep 20, 2023 by WatchTime

In Memoriam: Kazuo Kashio, Casio Chairman and CEO (1929 – 2018)

Both the watch world and the electronics industry lost one of their giants this week, as Kazuo Kashio — co-founder of Casio Computer Co. Ltd. and a driving force behind the success of the company’s most influential timepiece, the G-Shock — passed away at the age of 89. Kazuo Kashio was one of the four...

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Jun 21, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

Spotlight on the Casio Edifice EQB900DB-2A

The latest Casio Edifice (dubbed the EQB900DB-2A) offers a variety of new technology along with a sporty design in a midsize case. Connected through Casio’s Smartphone Link system, the wristwatch automatically pairs with its owner’s smartphone through a dedicated Bluetooth button. An “Accurate Time System” inside the watch connects to the internet through the Smartphone...

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Jun 6, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

WatchTime Returns to South Coast Plaza on September 22

This September, WatchTime’s next collectors’ event returns to South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California. Taking place on September 22 from 4:30 to 8:30pm, the evening will include featured watchmaking events and opportunities to speak firsthand with brand VIPs. There is a collection of 13 brands participating that will also be showcasing some of the...

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Aug 31, 2023 by WatchTime

BASELWORLD 2018 REVISITED

Solar-Powered Samurai: Casio G-Shock MR-G Special Edition

Of the three major Japanese watch manufacturers, Casio has been the slowest to stray from its high-tech, digital-age approach approach to watchmaking embrace more traditional luxury watchmaking techniques. That changes this year, with the release of the new G-Shock MR-G Special Edition.

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May 1, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

Casio Introduces a Motorsport-Inspired Edifice Timepiece

Casio is known for its high-tech horological gadgetry and the long-running, hyper-durable G-Shock line. However, what you might not realize is that, like many Swiss watch manufactures that focus solely on mechanical watchmaking, the accessible Japanese brand also has ties to the realm of motorsports. The latest watch released by Casio is the result of...

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Mar 2, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

WatchTime New York 2023 Tickets on Sale Now

Following what was one of WatchTime New York’s biggest shows to-date in 2022, the esteemed collector’s event returns to Manhattan once again this year from October 20th to 22nd. WatchTime New York 2023 will bring together many of the world’s most impressive watchmakers and timepieces alongside countless enthusiasts, collectors, and industry experts. The multi-day event...

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Jun 16, 2023 by WatchTime

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38 mm

Like many United States-based watch enthusiasts, Hamilton has long held a soft spot in my heart. Founded in Pennsylvania in 1892, Hamilton has symbolized American excellence from its start as a railroad companion through its prominent appearance in every war up to the 1980s. It’s a brand that has become so synonymous with American watchmaking...

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Feb 25, 2018 by Caleb Anderson

END-OF-YEAR GUIDE

Five Watches Under $500 You May Have Missed This Year

As 2017 comes to an end, the WatchTime editors wanted to cover some notable watches of the year in a variety of price ranges. First up, here’s our guide to watches under $500 that you may have missed throughout everything that 2017 had to offer. — The WatchTime staff Everyone loves a good bargain, even...

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Dec 8, 2017 by Logan R. Baker

NEWS

The Casio G-Shock’s Big Night

“My last wish and dream is that in 100 years anyone can travel around the universe and live in space and both humans and aliens are wearing G-Shock and the aliens are saying, ‘G-Shock is wonderful,’” says Kikuo Ibe, founder of the Casio G-Shock a few hours before the brand’s big 35th anniversary celebration at...

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Nov 10, 2017 by Logan R. Baker

PROMOTION

Refined Toughness: G-SHOCK G-STEEL GSTS110BD

Intended for the active gentleman who desires the look and feel of a metal watch, the new G-SHOCK G-STEEL is a high-quality timepiece designed with impeccable attention to detail and embodying both style and technology.

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Aug 8, 2017 by WatchTime

FEATURE

How it Works: Casio Smart Outdoor Watch WSD-F10

Just about every smartwatch has functionalities that are useful in recording and tracking physical activity — but only Casio has produced a watch specifically engineered for the rough-and-tumble of the great outdoors. The Casio WSD-F10 Smart Outdoor Watch is an Android Wear wrist device tested to military standards and outfitted with a plethora of functions for outdoors enthusiasts.

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Jun 27, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

2016: THE WATCH YEAR IN REVIEW

Lots of Smarts: New Smartwatches Abound in 2016

We begin our wrap-up of 2016 — an interesting year in watchmaking — with this roundup of new smartwatches that debuted this year, most of them at the Baselworld watch fair in March, from brands including Casio, Tissot, TAG Heuer, and Frédérique Constant.

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Dec 24, 2016 by Norma Buchanan

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955

One of the most interesting watches at the WatchTime New York 2016 event was the Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955. In this article, we directly compare the watch to its historical counterpart, a rare chronograph watch from 1955.

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Nov 6, 2016 by Caleb Anderson

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Casio G-Shock

The original Casio G-Shock broke some serious ground in the watch market, so we take a week off from our usual focus on iconic mechanical watches to explore a modern G-Shock reference to see how it stacks up to the original game-changing piece from the 1980s.

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Oct 30, 2016 by Caleb Anderson

Seven Notable Electronic Watches from Baselworld 2016

We've covered a number of standout mechanical watches, in various categories, from this year's Baselworld watch fair. As in most years, there were also a fair amount of interesting timepieces on hand with quartz or electronic movements. Here are seven that caught our eye.

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Aug 17, 2016 by WatchTime

From the Archives

Look, Ma, No Hands: 10 Watches That Tell Time Differently

WatchTime's list of 10 unusual watches - including the HM3 Megawind by MB&F and Ulysse Nardin's Freak Diavolo - that deviate from the conventional time-telling style, finding creative alternatives to hour and minute hands.

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Jul 12, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

2016: THE WATCH YEAR IN REVIEW

Lots of Smarts: New Smartwatches Abound in 2016

There were smartwatches aplenty at Baselworld 2016. But were there enough? Here's a look at new smartwatches from Tissot, Casio, Nixon, and more.

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Jun 11, 2016 by Norma Buchanan

Family Values: Patek Philippe’s Thierry and Philippe Stern

Geneva’s Stern family has owned and operated Patek Philippe for nearly 80 years. When it comes to making watches, they say, family matters. Scroll down to read WatchTime editor-in-chief Joe Thompson’s up-close-and-personal profile of Philippe and Thierry Stern from the WatchTime archives.

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Oct 20, 2015 by Joe Thompson

Casio Watch Confidential: The Inside Story of the Casio G-Shock and Other Casio Watches

Download this FREE feature from the WatchTime magazine archives and learn more about the world of Casio watches! There aren’t a lot of non-mechanical watches that have inspired excitement among collectors, but Casio watches – particularly the famous G-Shock — are among the rare exceptions. And even diehard fans of Swiss mechanicals are impressed with...

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Oct 13, 2015 by Carina Friedrich

On Sale Now: WatchTime September-October 2015 Issue

The September-October 2015 issue of WatchTime is on newsstands now (and also in the WatchTime online shop), featuring our test of the Rolex Cellini Time, a tour through Breguet’s most historic watches, a report on the evolution of Citizen’s Satellite Wave GPS technology, and more. Scroll down for highlights from the issue…

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Sep 15, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Star Time: 13 Celebrity-Branded Sports Watches

We list 13 celebrity watches - including the Hublot King Power “D-Wade" and RM 27-01 Tourbillon Rafael Nadal - developed in honor of, and named for, their famous representatives.

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Jun 11, 2015 by Mark Bernardo
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