A true racing inspired series of watch. Casio Edifice is heavily involved in the world of Formula 1 racing, which cannot just be seen on the track – but also within the design of Edifice watches.
The Edifice series is made by Casio. This should put to bed any doubts about the quality of the watches. Coupled with the fact that Edifice watches are not expensive at all, makes them extremely appealing to both watch and racing fans. In summary, Edifice watches are uniquely designed and very affordably priced.
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About Casio Edifice Watches
Casio is an innovative electronics brand that formed in Japan in 1947. The company makes various products such as calculators and keyboards, although in modern-day is most famous for its watches – specifically G-Shock, and to a lesser extent, The Casio Edifice. It is one of the three main Japanese brands which are Casio, Seiko, and Citizen. Casio is best known for their digital watches and ultra-tough components which are very difficult to break.
Casio Edifice watches come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They also vary in price depending upon how many complications and features are added. The main selling point of the Edifice is that it looks a lot more expensive than it actually costs.
Edifice watches typically make use of other Casio watch features such as Tough solar & Wave Ceptor. Not every Edifice watch will have these features. But you are able to choose from a variety of battery or solar-powered, digital watches, chronographs or even atomic clock paired timepieces.
As a brand, Casio advertises and places their products in a number of movies and TV shows. However, the Casio Edifice is specifically best known for being the watch of the Scuderia AlphaTauri Formula 1 team.
Is Casio Edifice A Luxury Watch?
No, the Casio edifice range is not luxury. You could be fooled into thinking this when glancing at the watches since they look very modern and similar to the Tag Heuer range.
In addition to this, Casio Edifice is the only mid-level brand that sponsors Formula 1 races. When you put Casio Edifice next to brands such as Tag Heuer, Rolex, IWC & Richard Mille. It is quite easy to see why people get confused into thinking they are all similar brands.
Casio Edifice uses Japanese quartz movements. These said movements are both accurate and reliable. However, they are certainly not luxury. This is proven by the fact that Casio Edifice watches cost anywhere in the region of $60 at the low end, to around $350 at the very top end. It should be noted that these are online prices. Brick and mortar stores will charge significantly more due to their overheads.
Are Casio Edifice Watches Solar Powered?
Casio edifice watches have various models and use one of two movements. Some of these are solar powered, whilst others are not.
Firstly the “tough solar” range as you probably already guessed, is solar-powered. This means that the watch does not have a traditional battery and is instead powered by sources of light. This light can be electric or natural. The watch will absorb the light energy into a solar cell and then draw on this power reserve when required.
The other movement used in Casio Edifice watches is a standard Japanese quartz movement. Once again, depending on the model. This can either be a Miyota or an Epson movement. There is not really any difference between the reliability or the accuracy of these movements, so whichever your watch has you won’t be able to tell the difference.
Are Casio Edifice Watches Good Quality?
Edifice watches are of good quality, as are other Casio watches in general. The company has made various different lineages of watches such as the G-Shock, Pro-Trek and Wave Ceptor. All of these series have a great reputation, as does Edifice.
Whilst none of Casio’s watches can be described as luxury or particularly valuable. All of them are extremely well made. Casio is a brand that is well known for making the indestructible G-Shock watch.
When buying a Japanese brand such as Casio, Citizen or Seiko. You can always rely on the watch to last for a long time. Generally, you should get around 15 years or more out of each purchase.
Are Casio Edifice Watches Waterproof?
All Casio Edifice watches are waterproof. Depending on which model you own, the difference in just how pressure resistant your watch is will be shown on the dial. Typically this is anywhere from 50-100 meters. As Casio Edifice are not dive watches, they have no reason to be water resistant past any kind of significant depth.
Are Casio Edifice Watches Good Value For
Money?
Edifice watches are great value for money. Typically if you’re buying a watch online from a website such as Amazon, you should expect to pay anywhere from $75-300. It’s possible if there is a sale, you will find an entry-level Edifice for under $75.
If you purchase a Casio Edifice from a brick-and-mortar store, you can expect to add 30% on to whatever the online price is. This is due to the business having larger overheads and needing to sell their watches for a higher price to make a profit.
Overall, Edifice is a great-looking watch and at the higher end of the brand there are optional complications such as bluetooth, chronograph, and digital functions. As the watches are made by Casio, you’re guaranteed good value for money.
The Best Casio Edifice Watches
Edifice EQS-920DB
The Edifice EQS-920DB is one of the best value, middle-of-the-range models from the entire series. It has a classic edifice look featuring a dark dial with a stainless steel bracelet. The watch is solar-powered, so should last you at least 10 years. In addition to this, it has a chronograph as well as 100 meters water resistance and a date window. Altogether it is simply a classic and functional sports watch.
Edifice 120DB-2AVCR – Budget Pick
This is as bare bones as the edifice gets. A very standard 3-hand movement on a racing style bezel. This model of the Edifice is not too disimilar to the Tag Heuer F1, which is around 20-30 times more expensive than this watch.
Available in a few different color schemes, if the pale blue dial is not for you then there is no need to worry. Costing less than $100, you really won’t beat this in terms of value for money. Granted, you can get some Chinese watches for cheaper than this, but they are not of the same quality, neither do they look anywhere near as good.
Edifice EFA120D-1AV
Square dial Edifice watches are a lot less popular than the traditional circular style. This is good if you’re a fan of square watches since they’re often on sale and can be bought at steep discounts. This particular model is of great value for money as it offers both an analog and digital movement, 30 time zones, a chronograph and a thermometer. You will find it very difficult to find a Japanese watch with the same features for less money than this. Especially with it being made by a prestigious brand such as Casio.
Edifice EQS-900CL
The black edifice chronograph is solar-powered and has the look of a classic racing watch. Its standard layout of the 3 subdials is heavily used and featured in automatic watches which use the renowned Valjoux 7750 movement. Whilst this watch uses solar-powered quartz, it’s no less accurate than a Valjoux. The watch has lumed hands and markers, so is easily visible in the dark and has a carbon fibre effect dial for style.
Edifice Bluetooth Tough Solar
Edifice bluetooth watches are at the higher end of the price range. This is because they have all of the features of other Edifice watches such as chronograph and alarm functions. In addition to this, they are able to connect to an app on your smartphone. This app allows you to control features such as the alarm and time setting without having to touch your watch. If you wish to set a fast alarm from your phone without pressing any watch buttons, this watch is ideal.
