Casio announced a brand new line of watches aimed at
outdoor enthusiasts who can't afford its expensive Pro Trek smartwatches. The
new line is dubbed PRT-B50 and brings the latest technology like accelerometer
and smartphone connectivity to the mid-tier market.
Three new PRT-B50 series models have been revealed
this week, all featuring Smartphone Link functionality via the Pro Trek
Connected app and quad sensor technology. These watches have three sensors that
detect compass bearing, barometric pressure/altitude, and temperature, plus an
accelerometer for counting steps.
Also, each model uses Bluetooth to offer Smartphone
Link functionality, a feature that allows the watches to connect to the Pro
Trek Connected app and other outdoor specific features such as Route Log,
Calories burned, Location indicator, Customizable mode/display, Automatic
altitude adjustment, Automatic time adjustment, and Mobile phone finder.
All Casio PRT-B50 watches feature world time (39
cities + UTC), water-resistance up to 100 meters, a full auto LED light, second
stopwatch, countdown timer, full auto-calendar and more. They boast a wide watch face that
packs a large, rotating bezel and Arabic numeral indices. The new models have
been designed with a 3D textured urethane band a and a strap keeper to keep the
watch in place.
According to Casio, all three PRT-B50 watches will
be available this fall for US$ 200 at select retailers nationwide. They will come
in three different colors: black, blue, and orange.
