CASIO COMMEMORATES 50 YEARS OF TIMEKEEPING EXCELLENCE WITH LIMITED-EDITION CASIOTRON TRN50-2A WATCH
DOVER, N.J., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Casio America, Inc. is thrilled to unveil the Casiotron 50th Anniversary TRN50-2A, a limited-edition timepiece that pays homage to the iconic Casiotron, the world's first digital watch with an automatic calendar function that debuted 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 to feature an automatic calendar, but it also represented a groundbreaking shift in the industry, introducing digital technology into the realm of personal timekeeping," said Tom Kato, Chairman of Casio America.
- "The release of the Casiotron set a new standard in watchmaking, paving the way for innovations that have since become ubiquitous."
- The Casiotron TRN50-2A brings the original design of the Casiotron into the 21st century, meticulously reproducing its size and design, all while incorporating today's cutting-edge technologies to ensure precision timekeeping.