Casio released its first ever watch 50 years ago in 1974. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of its watches, it has released the TRN-50, a limited edition re-creation of the 1974 Casiotron QW02, its first watch, and the world’s first digital watch with an automatic calendar function. Limited to 4,000 pieces worldwide, the Casiotron TRN-50-2A is a perfect blend of retro charm and modern tech.
This ultimate homage to the 1974 classic watch, which was released late last month (February), is made in Japan and boasts a high-contrast STN LCD, mineral glass, and a stainless steel screw-back case, along with other modern amenities like Tough Solar power, Multi-Band 6 radio time adjustment, and a Bluetooth link to the Casio Watches app for functions like auto time adjustment and a time & place log.
It further touts a 50-meter water resistance, world time, a 1/100-second stopwatch, a 24-hour countdown timer, and 5 daily alarms, among a host of other features.
Each watch will have its unique serial number engraved on the back. The TRN-50-2A is available internationally, with a US$500 price tag in the U.S., and pre-orders have already sold out in Japan. It appears to be sold out in the U.S. too. But not all hopes are lost because it is still listed as ‘coming soon’ in Singapore which has a selling price of S$699.
If you don’t mind shelling out more dough for it, the G-Shock Casio TRN50-2A Casiotron 50th Anniversary Re-Launch Limited Edition is also available on Amazon.com for US$699.99. The choice is yours.
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