TTodayCasio America, Inc. is pleased to introduce the Casiotron 50Th Anniversary TRN50-2A, a limited edition watch that pays homage to the legendary Casiotron, the world’s first digital watch with an automatic calendar function, launched in 1974. The TRN50-2A celebrates 50 years of Casio’s unwavering commitment to originality and innovation.
“When Casio introduced the Casiotron in 1974, it marked a pivotal moment in the history of timekeeping. “The Casiotron was not only the world’s first digital watch with an automatic calendar, but also represented a groundbreaking change in the industry by introducing digital technology to the field of personal timekeeping,” said Tom Kato, Chairman of Casio America. “The release of the Casiotron set a new standard in watchmaking and paved the way for innovations that have been pervasive ever since.”
The Casiotron TRN50-2A brings the original design of the Casiotron into the 21st centuryst Century, carefully reproducing the size and design while integrating it TodayState-of-the-art technologies ensure precise time measurement. This modern reinterpretation of the Casiotron combines the best of the past and present. The new TRN50-2A features Mobile Link functionality and enables seamless smartphone pairing via Bluetooth® via the CASIO Watches app. This not only ensures precise timekeeping, but also allows for automatic updating of world time zone information, alarms, countdown timers and more. And just like the original, the new TRN50-2A features a screw-down caseback, but the center of the caseback is made of glass to allow radio wave reception from the built-in antenna. The symbol on the back of the original case was redesigned to commemorate the 50th anniversaryTh Anniversary and is accompanied by an engraved serial number (0001/4000-4000/4000) to highlight the rarity of this special limited edition.
“The TRN50-2A is not just a reminder of Casio’s historic breakthrough with the Casiotron; It is a mix of tradition and technological advancement,” Kato continued. “In redesigning the Casiotron for the modern age, we incorporated modern features such as smartphone connectivity, radio wave reception and solar power, further advancing our commitment to innovation. This blend of tradition and cutting-edge technology underscores our commitment to setting new standards in timekeeping while honoring our rich heritage.”
Other features include 50-meter water resistance, fully automatic LED backlight with super lighting, five daily alarms, world time (39 cities + UTC) and more. The Casiotron TRN50-2A is available now for $500 at Casio.com.
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