Casio Releases New PRO TREK Model equipped Direction Sensor and Thermo Sensor.
Twin sensor model, water resistant to 200 meters, with large easy-to-press button and highly readable register ring
- July 28, 2014
PRG-280-1
TOKYO, July 28, 2014 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the
release of the PRG-280, a new model in its PRO TREK line of outdoor
watches. The new watch is designed for those who enjoy all kinds of
outside activities including hiking and water sports.
Equipped with advanced sensor technology developed by Casio, PRO TREK
watches capture a variety of data on the surrounding environment. They
have become popular not only with mountain climbing enthusiasts, but
also with people who enjoy trail running, trekking, and camping.
In addition to twin sensors for compass bearing and temperature, the new
PRG-280 features a large register ring useful for taking bearings. It
is also water resistant to 200 meters for ocean and river activities.
This outdoor watch is designed for all kinds of situations and
environments.
The large compass button to the right of the face is easy to press, even
when wearing gloves. With just one push, it continuously measures the
compass direction for 20 seconds. The bearing memory function allows the
user to record the current location and the direction to the
destination. Even when visibility conditions are poor due to fog or
other circumstances, and even at sea, the wearer can stay on course
using the graphic digital display.
The new watch also features large index marks and lettering, with broad
hour and minute hands, all combined on an over-sized watch face, to make
the rich variety of information easy to read at a glance.
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Model
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Color
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PRG-280-1
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Black
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PRG-280-2
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Navy
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PRG-280D-7
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Silver
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 PRG-280-2 |
 PRG-280D-7 |
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Specifications
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Performance
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200-meter water resistance, low-temperature resistance (-10°C / 14°F)
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Digital Compass
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Measures and displays direction as one of 16 points
with the second hand; measuring range: 0° to 359°; measuring unit: 1°;
20 seconds continuous measurement; graphic direction pointer; magnetic
declination correction; bidirectional calibration and northerly
calibration function
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Thermometer
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Measuring range: -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F); measuring unit: 0.1°C (0.2°F)
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World Time
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48 cities (31 time zones; daylight saving on/off) and Coordinated Universal Time
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Stopwatch
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1/100 second; measuring capacity: 24 hours; measuring modes: elapsed time, split time, 1st and 2nd place times
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Countdown Timer
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Measuring unit: 1 second (maximum 60 minutes)
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Alarm
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5 independent daily alarms; hourly time signal
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Other Functions
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Full auto-calendar; 12/24-hour format; battery level
indicator; button operation tone on/off; auto LED backlight (Super
Illuminator) with afterglow (1.5/3.0 seconds)
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Accuracy at Normal Temperature
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±15 seconds per month
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Battery Life
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Approx. 2 years on SR927W × 2
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Size of Case
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56.6×53.7×15.6mm
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Total Weight
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Approx. 165g (PRG-280D)
Approx. 89g (PRG-280) |