Casio Edifice watches: inspired by sports cars

A chronograph with spirit

Casio introduced the ECB S100 line not long ago. A sleek quartet of watches that you can connect to your smartphone. These watches possess a winning combination of digital and analogue. The S100 line consists of four watches, each with subtle differences. In this article we discuss what makes these watches so special and why they deserve a place in your collection.

Inspired by sports cars

At the heart of the ECB-S100 design is the grille. A grille often looks very beautiful on sports cars, but it also has a function - it directs air to the engine to prevent overheating. The shape of the grille is clearly reflected in the dial. The dial construction where the metal braid and the X-shaped metal part come together gives the watch a truly mechanical look. The dial is illuminated by a high-brightness LED. It is especially nice during nighttime cruising when the interior of your car is dimly lit.

Casio made a statement that these watches, like competitive cars, possess both speed and efficiency. The watches are the result of a considerable amount of craftsmanship and modern technology. If flashy sports cars make your heart beat faster, the ECB-S100 line is tailor-made for you. Not too excited about racing cars? We bet the new Casio Edifice watches will make your heart skip a beat nonetheless. 

There are four watches to choose from with identical features and materials. The dial is (almost) the same and the case has sapphire glass. However, they are not all the same in terms of appearance. For example, the ECB-S100HG-1AEF is the flagship model owing to a unique phenomenon that can be observed when the titanium tailpipe gets hot, which is incorporated in the dial. It shifts from blue to red and gives the watch a unique look. This model will be in stock soon. Click here to add it to your wish list.

Made possible by the sun

What makes these watches so desirable is the state-of-the-art solar technology. One of the new features that Casio implemented is the reduction of the solar reception area in the dial. It's 45% smaller than in the ECB S100's predecessor, the ECB-900. This allows more space for the design of the dial, while maintaining its stability and strength.

Another great feature is that you can charge the battery of the watch even in dim light sources, such as fluorescent lamps. That way, you'll never run out of power, even when you're using the intensive functions that we'll cover in more detail later in this article.

Casio Edifice ECB-S100: rich in features

The watches certainly have no shortage of features. Whether you are a casual watch owner or a passionate enthusiast of ticking gadgets, Casio have considered both quantity and quality. Some of the key elements that make these watches so impressive are punctuality and efficiency. We'll explain a few of the features below:

Smartphone Link

The ECB-S100 watches are not smartwatches, but you can connect them to your smartphone for added functionality. In combination with the Edifice app, you can take the watch to a higher plateau. This connection enables the watch to automatically adjust to the correct time.

If you've got a lot of things on your mind, it's no surprise that you lose stuff from time to time - like the keys to your car or your trusty smartphone. The Phone Finder function makes your smartphone go off to make it easier to find. Note: this requires your device to be within Bluetooth range of the watch. Convenient if you don't have a second smartphone nearby or if your device happens to be on silent.

Switching between time zones is a piece of cake thanks to the Edifice app. There are a total of 300 cities to choose from. So when you are travelling or you are simply curious as to what time it is in Mumbai, you don't have to fiddle with the crown.

Every athlete knows how crucial timing is; especially if you want to measure your progress. You can send up to 200 lap times to your smartphone with millisecond accuracy. So you'll always have your progress within a fingertip's reach. 

Countdown indicator

Alarms and stopwatches on a chronograph watch are not uncommon. What makes the stopwatch function on the ECB-S100 series so elaborate is its comprehensive indicators, and you guessed it... The connection to your smartphone. You can easily set alarms and timers in the Edifice app. In addition, at the 9 o'clock position there's an indicator on the dial that counts down to the next alarm and displays the time remaining on the active timer.

These features were developed using feedback from race teams who rely on minute-by-minute race week schedules where every millisecond can make a difference.

More fast and streamlined watches from Casio Edifice

Do you fancy speedy and streamlined designs, but rather have a watch without a smartphone connection? The Casio Edifice collection contains more watches with great designs and efficient movements. Take a look and who knows, you might soon be the new owner of a high-speed Casio Edifice watch.