Casio continues to improve its PROTREK series of outdoor watches featuring sensor technology by incorporating advice from expert mountain climbers and trail runners. The PRG-130 released in 2008 gained popularity as the first triple-sensor watch with 200-meter water-resistance. The three sensors enable display of compass bearings, atmospheric pressure/altitude and temperature.

Equipped with Tough Solar technology, the new watches operate on solar power. The PRG-250 features a softer resin watchband for comfort, while the PRG-250T boasts a lightweight titanium watchband for a high-quality look. Click to visit our Casio online store

The Casio Shop is very excited to annouce that we have just received our new shipment of Protrek 510 models! These new models are extremely sexy and are sure to be a favourite amount our Casio faithful. The 2 new models which we have just received is the PRG-510-1V (resin strap) and the PRG-510T-7V (titanium strap).

From PRO TREK, the watch that is trusted by outdoor adventurers everywhere, comes a collection of new easy-to-read analog-digital combination models. Big, Neo Bright coated analog hands indicate time, direction, altitude differential, and barometric pressure changes. The simple design of the face makes measurement data easy to read, and a Tough Solar power system helps to ensure uninterrupted operation. This lineup is available with a choice of sure-fit soft urethane band or lightweight titanium band.

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The PRW2500 is the newest addition to Casio’s ProTrek line of triple-sensor timepieces that feature altimeter/barometer, thermometer and digital compass. Whether hiking a trail, conquering a mountain or kayaking rough waters, this timepiece is the ideal instrument for outdoor enthusiasts.

“We are excited to expand our ProTrek line with the introduction of the PRW2500. The ability to reach 200 meters of water resistance is a significant feature for adventurers.  The duplex layered LCD is a great enhancement to the functionality of this timepiece,” said Shigenori Itoh, CEO of  Casio America. “Outdoor enthusiasts will be gearing up for the summer season and the PRW2500 is the perfect companion.”

The PRW2500 large duplex layered LCD displays the compass, tide graph and other features with outstanding readability. The ProTrek series has always been designed with adventurers in mind, this is why Casio strategically placed indentations on the top of the multi-faceted bezel, delivering effortless and trouble-free rotation.  The buttons for controlling the functions are positioned at a 45 degree angle for easy operability. Delivering valuable and functional tide and moon data, the moon phase and tide level graphics are displayed on the upper level, while the date, time, and moon age can be found on the lower level of the timepiece. Visit the Casio Shop for our extensive Casio Protrek watch range.

The PROTREK series of outdoor watches make the most of Casio’s cutting-edge sensor technology to measure various kinds of natural data. Using separate sensors to gauge magnetism, pressure, and temperature, the triple-sensor models can display compass bearings, atmospheric pressure/altitude and temperature. This makes PROTREK watches very popular, not only among climbing enthusiasts, but also people who enjoy trekking and camping.

The new PRW-2500 is an all-round triple-sensor model that can be used in a wide range of settings including mountain, ocean and river environments. The watch not only offers the compass bearing and altitude features necessary for mountain climbing, but also strong water-resistance for river climbing and river rafting where the user may encounter strong water pressure, as well as convenient tide information for sea kayaking and fishing. It is even ideal for extreme adventure racing, which combines two or more endurance disciplines into a single outdoor race.

With a large display delivering outstanding readability, the PRW-2500 has a dual-layer LCD construction. The sensor and other data are shown on the upper and lower LCDs, allowing the user to easily see the desired information.

For the compass function, the upper LCD shows a graphic of the compass bearings, while the lower level displays the current time, bearing and bearing angle. For the tide function, the tide level graphic is displayed on the upper level, while the date, time, and moon phase and age are shown on the lower level. The vivid blue transparent graphic on the upper LCD still allows the graphics on the lower LCD to be seen underneath, maintaining good watch readability.

In addition to being displayed numerically and in a trend graph, atmospheric pressure is shown using simply designed arrow icons which depict characteristic barometric pressure patterns. This function was developed under the supervision of a meteorologist. Consequently, an upward arrow is displayed when the atmospheric pressure suddenly rises, forecasting better weather ahead. A downward arrow appears when the pressure suddenly falls, indicating weather deterioration. There are also arrow icons to show when rising pressure changes to falling pressure, or vice versa, making it easy to ascertain weather changes.

Naturally, the PRW-2500 can also measure altitude based on changes in atmospheric pressure. It not only displays the current altitude up to 10,000 meters, but also shows the current time and the recent change in altitude at the same time. This is handy for monitoring the pace of ascent up a mountain.

Among its strong basic features, the PRW-2500 employs radio-controlled technology for automatic time calibration using standard radio waves from six transmitters around the world. It also boasts the reliability of solar-powered time keeping. Finally, the watch’s basic shape and design make it easy to use as an essential tool, the softer resin watchband adds comfort, and the large compass bezel and buttons ensure good operability. To see our complete Protrek watch range visit our Casio online store.

The PROTREK series of outdoor watches make the most of Casio’s cutting-edge sensor technology to measure various kinds of natural data. This makes PROTREK watches very popular, not only among climbing enthusiasts, but also leisure hikers and car campers.

The new PRG-500 is an analog-face PROTREK watch model with three hands and an LCD. It is equipped with triple sensors that measure compass bearing, altitude/atmospheric pressure, and temperature. Designed to meet the needs of mountaineers who prefer analog watches, the hour and minute hands of the PRG-500 always display the time, while the second hand and LCD can also display outdoor data. For example, when used as a compass, the second hand points north; when reading the altitude, the change in height from a pre-selected location can be displayed using the second hand; and for atmospheric pressure, the second hand indicates the latest change. This enables the wearer to get an immediate picture of the reading based on the position of the second hand. Moreover, the watch is driven by Casio’s Tough Movement*, a super-reliable analog movement.

* Tough Movement: A slim, high-performance, high-capacity solar power system operation; hybrid mount construction for added shock resistance; and an auto hand home position correction that returns hands to their proper position automatically if they slip out of place.

In addition to the solar-powered radio-controlled capability, which reduces the risk of losing the time when mountain climbing, the new watch has numerous other functions useful outdoors, such as a high-brightness white LED that illuminates the analog hands. The design of the PRG-500 distinguishes it from regular analog watches with a second hand that looks like a compass needle and an overall look that exudes outdoor functionality. The PRG-500 features a resin watchband with an orange accent on the face and second hand. Also released today is the PRG-500T, featuring a titanium strap with a yellow accent on the face and second hand.

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