First solar-powered Casio watch
The very first Casio solar watch, able to generate power from sunlight or even fluorescent lamps, combined a high-efficiency, amorphous silicon solar panel and an energy-efficient LS developed by Casio. Power generated by the solar panel beneath the LCD ensured stable operation of various functions, while also recharging an internal battery to ensure smooth operation later in dark locations. Also offering 50-meter water resistance and a slim profile of just 6.5 mm, this design met all the demands of daily use.
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Evandro Costa
Watch lover since childhood, collector of Japanese, German and Swiss watches.
Luanda, Angola
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It’s easy to get lost in the marketing of many of today’s colossal brands when trying to rationalise another watch purchase 😅, but 70-80’s Japan and what companies such as Casio, Seiko and Citizen were producing then and much of which remains relevant today was an astonishing time (pun intended). Great post 👏
I really like the look of that one as the dial and LCD display looks very monochrome
Thanks for sharing
Nice, reading up on their History, 1983 had many firsts for the Casio company's watches: first solar, first touch screen, first Gshock 😎💪
Nice, reading up on their History, 1983 had many firsts for the Casio company's watches: first solar, first touch screen, first Gshock 😎💪
Yes.
It was a magical year for Casio.