Casio AQ-240E-2A2 and AQ-240E-1A analog-digital watches, Digi Mart USA News: Casio is expanding its hybrid analog-digital AQ-240 lineup in the United States with two new colorways, the AQ-240E-2A2 and AQ-240E-1A. The models are now available directly from Casio’s US website for $69.95 each, according to the publisher report.
The watches were first announced in Japan in early September and later reached the UK a few weeks afterward. US buyers waited somewhat longer, but both models are now on sale there, the report says.
Design-wise, both models keep the AQ-240’s squarish dial and softly rounded case. The AQ-240E-1A has a black sunburst dial, while the AQ-240E-2A2 has a deep blue dial.
The report says the sunburst finish adds character when light hits the dial at different angles. The dial pairs slim metallic hour markers and silver-tone baton hands with a digital display in the lower portion.
As affordable entry-level dress watches, the models use a chrome-plated resin case rather than stainless steel, which gives a metallic look at lower cost. They include a stainless steel bracelet with oblong links.
The digital display adds features not typically found on dress watches, including dual time, world time, a 1/100-second stopwatch, a daily alarm, an hourly time signal and an automatic calendar. The watches also offer 12/24-hour timekeeping.
Casio says the battery should last roughly three years.
