Casio Edifice Smartphone Link: 5 Reasons It’s The Smartest Watch
by James Njau
In the market for a sporty smartwatch, but you prefer one that looks refined and sophisticated enough to wear at business meetings? Look no further than the Edifice Smartphone Link Series, Casio’s collection of smart chronograph watches.
Stylish and packed with useful features, the Casio Edifice Smartwatch Link is smart, dapper, and sporty all in one. The series represents Casio’s classier lines created using the same robust and durable materials of the legendary G-Shock series.
The smartwatches’ range can be linked with your smartphone to enjoy an array of functionalities and connectivity. What’s more, it has a special function called the watch finder to make your lives a little easier. With its number of different models, you are bound to find one that suits you best in the Casio Edifice Collection.
Casio Edifice Smartphone Link
From the Edifice Smartphone Link Series, the ECB-10D-2A (Source) is all about speed and intelligence. The new ECB-10 series features connected technology that links these watches to your smartphones. Hence, giving users the ultimate smartwatch experience, including timekeeping accuracy, personal schedule management, and automatic adjustment of time zone setting.
This sleek-looking watch with a stainless steel case and a matching bracelet uses Bluetooth to link with a smartphone to allow for up-to-date coordination. The watch also features 38 time zones, a 1/1000-second stopwatch function, countdown timer, daily alarms, full auto-calendar, date-month, and day display, among others. It is also water-resistant up to 100 metres.
What are the Prominent Features of the Casio Edifice Smartphone Link?
1. It is linkable with your smartphone.
This function allows you to connect your watch to your smartphone and have access to the correct time, not only in the place where you are but in more than 300 cities in the world. You can also set and control alarms, notifications, and other functions from your smartphone for more convenience.
2. It can show dual time: your location and other places.
This is another feature that makes this watch more adorable. Check, compare and adjust the time between your home time and wherever you are in the world.
3. It can help you locate your phone.
There are times when you will misplace your phone, and this watch can help you locate it easily. You just need to rotate a button on this watch and a signal will be sent to your phone to make it play a tone to help you locate it.
4. It can sync with the local time automatically.
This watch usually has a small antenna that receives radio signals depending on where you are. This makes it easy for the watch to sync with the local time automatically.
5. It has an elaborate solar power system.
This helps the watch absorb energy from different sources and then utilise it later to perform high-load functions.
BEST WATCHES IN THE CASIO EDIFICE COLLECTION
Aside from the Smartphone Link Series, the Casio Edifice collection also includes the Limited Edition, Solar-Powered Chronograph, and Slim Line Series. Below are some of our favourite Casio Edifice models. Find one that suits you.
Casio Edifice EQB-501XBL-2AJF
The Casio Edifice Solar With Bluetooth EQB-501XBL-2AJF is a stylish watch that has a beautiful genuine leather band and a blue dial.
At 52mm, this powerful watch has the Casio Watch+ application compatibility, mobile link function, unique solar charging system, and water resistance of up to 100 metres. The grey bezel features a tachymeter scale, while the blue dial displays three sub-dials for chronograph functions, as well as a date window between the 4 and 5 o’clock positions.
Casio Edifice EQB-501DC-1AJF
With an all-black ensemble made of a combination of resin and steel, this robust Casio Edifice Smartphone Link watch is striking and very durable. It features a black dial with three sub-dials for chronograph functions, luminous markers, and minute hands. A date aperture is visible between the 4 and 5 o’clock positions.
What’s more, this watch boasts a smartphone link feature and a solar calibre movement. Both scratch and water-resistant, this watch is ideal for sporting activities. A black stainless steel strap matches the case.
Casio Edifice EQB-501XD-7AJF
The Casio Edifice EQB-501XD-7AJF watch features a solar-driven mechanism that can be powered by both sunlight and fluorescent light.
Measuring 48.1mm and weighing 7.05oz, this watch is power-packed with useful features, including a mobile link function, dual time, full-auto calendar, and chronograph. It also possesses a battery charge-warning function and a power-saving feature. Its white dial features three sub-dials, a date window, and luminescent hands and indexes. It is also water-resistant up to 100 metres. A metal band made of high-grade stainless steel completes the look.
Casio Edifice EQB-800DB-1AJF
The Casio Edifice Race Lap Chronograph EQB-800DB-1AJF is made of stainless steel and has many interesting features. Measuring 49.2mm, the watch displays a black analogue dial and a dark blue bezel. It features three sub-dials for chronograph functions, a date display window, and glowing hands and markers.
Powered by a solar quartz movement, this watch is water-resistant up to 100 metres. What’s more, this smartwatch can show the local time in two time zones of your choice.
Casio Edifice EQB- 800DB-1AJF
Another handsome watch in the bunch, the Casio Edifice EQB- 800DB-1AJF model boasts a stainless steel case and bracelet. Its black dial features a carbon fibre pattern with a sub-dial and an LCD on the upper part. You can easily connect this watch to different devices through Bluetooth technology.
As if these are not enough, this smartwatch also has a NEO bright backlight and is water-resistant up to 100 metres.
Casio Edifice EQB-100SBBJ-1AJF
This sophisticated-looking Casio Edifice EQB-100SBBJ-1AJF watch runs on solar power. The 46mm stainless steel case features a black analogue dial with hour markers, sharp red second hand, and luminous hour and minute hands. A date window appears at 3 o’clock, while the Casio Edifice logo is visible at the 12 o’clock position.
One of the most simple watches in the collection, the EQB-100SBBJ-1AJF is finished with a stainless steel band that has a three-fold clasp and can be opened with one push. Like most of the watches in the series, it is also water-resistant up to 100 metres.
Casio Edifice EQB-800BL-1AJF
This new Race Lap Chronograph from Casio Edifice boasts a cutting-edge design. And the result is a high-performance sports chronograph. It features a connected technology, which makes it easy to link the watch to your smartphone to the delight of serious racing fans.
The all-black ensemble features a black dial and a matching black leather strap. The stainless steel case has a black ion-plated bezel, screw-lock crown, and protected by a sapphire crystal. On the dial, you can see a target time indicator at 12 o’clock, which allows the user to count down the final 10 seconds before a specified target time.
The stopwatch data measured with the watch can be sent to a smartphone, where it can be displayed on a 1/1000-second unit lap time graph. This model also performs auto time adjustment four times a day using an Accurate Time System, which synchronizes the watch’s daylight summer time setting and time zone with a smartphone. What’s more, a World Time function lets you select from over 300 time zones using a phone app. To top it all off, it is has a 5-month battery power reserve and water resistance of up to 100 metres.
Casio Edifice EFR-569BL-1AV
With its black and rose gold vibe, the EFR-569BL-1AV model from the Casio Edifice 500 Series is an elegant smartwatch that deserves a spot in your watch collection. The chronograph watch features a standard 1/10th-second stopwatch function, a date display, and regular timekeeping.
The rose gold ion-plated stainless steel case is complemented by a black leather strap and mineral glass protection. The robust dial has three chronograph sub-dials, displaying 1/10 seconds, minutes, and seconds stopwatch functions. To top it all off, it has a battery life of three years and a water resistance of up to 100 metres.
Casio Edifice EFR-564TR-2 AJR
The Casio Edifice Scuderia Toro Rosso EFR-564 TR-2 AJR is a high-performance chronograph watch. Its red, silver, and blue colour combination is reminiscent of the Italian racing team, Scuderia Toro Rosso’s, STR 14 Formula 1 racing car. The team’s logo is visible on the dial at 3 o’clock. The logo complements the mixed Arabic numerals and index hour markers. Meanwhile, three chronograph sub-dials and a date window also adorn the blue sporty dial.
The robust 48.9mm stainless steel case with a blue bezel is paired with two-tone silver and blue stainless steel bracelet. This sporty watch looks good on anyone, whether or not he is a racing aficionado.
Casio Edifice EFR-526BKJ-1A2JF
Another sleek, all-black watch from the Casio Edifice collection is this EFR-526BKJ-1A2JF model. This chronograph features a 48.3mm black ion-plated stainless steel case and a matching bracelet. The all-black vibe is accented by luminescent blue on the bezel and dial. The hands and index hour markers are visible even in the dark. Three chronograph sub-dials and a date aperture at 3 o’clock also adorn the sporty black dial.
Running on a quartz movement, this watch boasts accuracy and elegance, which makes it the perfect accessory not just for sports, but also for a casual weekend. What’s more, this chronograph timepiece also boasts a 100m water resistance.
Casio Edifice EQB-1000HRS-1A
Introducing the Casio Edifice Honda Racing Limited-Edition EQB-1000HRS-1A watch. This high-performance chronograph watch masterfully marries the technology of Casio and Honda Racing to give their fans the sports watch of a lifetime. Both companies are well-known names in the car racing industry.
The vibrant red sports watch features a 49.9mm black ion-plated stainless steel case with a black titanium aluminide bezel. Titanium aluminide is the same material used for the engine valves that are vital components of the Honda Formula 1 power unit. The black-red dial displays three chronograph sub-dials, index hour markers, and white-red hands. A date window at 4 o’clock and a tachymeter bezel complete the sporty face of the watch.
The smart sports watch can be linked to a smartphone using Bluetooth, featuring dual time, daily alarm, power saving, and auto calendar on top of its regular timekeeping functions.
Casio Edifice EFR-S107L-1AV
An elegant formal watch, the slim Casio Edifice EFR-S107L-1AV features a 47.5mm stainless case paired with a black leather strap. Although it’s a bit big for a dress watch, it’s slim enough — 8.3mm — to be tucked under the dress cuff of your suit. The clean dial features index hour markers and slim hands, with only a small date window adorning it at 3 o’clock.
Its battery life can also last up to three years. To top it all off, this elegant watch has a water resistance of up to 100 meters.
Casio Edifice EFV-590L-1AV
Another elegant watch in the collection is the EFV-590L-1AV from the Casio Edifice EFV-500 Series. The stainless steel case houses a sporty black dial and bezel, complemented by a rich, brown leather strap.
The three chronograph sub-dials feature stopwatch minutes, stopwatch seconds, a 24-hour function. A small date aperture at 6 o’clock balances the whole design of the dial. Meanwhile, a bright blue seconds hand gives a pop of colour within the black and silver dial. With battery life that can last up to three years, this watch is low maintenance yet high-quality.
Casio Edifice EFR-553D-7B
This black and silver Casio Edifice watch looks surprisingly trendy and sporty. The stainless steel case has mineral glass protection and a screw-lock caseback, allowing for water resistance of up to 100 metres. Its black bezel stands out against a white dial and stainless steel bracelet.
Even though it displays three chronograph sub-dials and big hour markers, the dial is kept clean. The key is making the lines of the sub-dials thin and almost invisible to keep it streamlined. A small date window between the 4 and 5 o’clock positions also adds a nice touch to the dial.
Casio Edifice EFR-570BL-1AV
Yet another sophisticated entry from the Casio Edifice 500 Series is the EFR-570BL-1AV model. Unlike the EFV-590L-1AV, however, this watch is every-inch a sports timepiece — from its colour theme to its rugged dial and dark leather strap with yellow stitching.
The dial looks complex featuring thick indexes and hands, as well as three chronograph sub-dials for minutes and seconds stopwatch and 24-hour function. This powerful watch features a 1-second stopwatch to measure elapsed time, split time, and 1st-2nd place times. It is protected by a mineral glass and has a screw-lock caseback, which allows the watch to be water-resistant up to 100 metres.
Interested in another Casio collection? Check out our feature on the Casio Oceanus Collection here.
