Pro Trek PRW-30 Series with STN LCD: Smaller than PRW-3000
March 9, 2020
Another new Pro Trek series revealed by Casio, the PRW-30 is expected to be launched this summer. This digital climbing model is notable for its smaller size (51.6 x 45.2 x 12.3 millimeters) and light weight (66 grams). (In comparison, the PRW-3000 measure 56 x 47 x 12.3 mm.)
The PRW-30 is equipped with an STN LCD display which provides better contrast and viewing angles compared to a standard LCD display. The display font has also been redesigned with a bold style to improve visibility. Large sensor measurement buttons for compass bearing, barometric pressure, altitude, and temperature are easily accessible on the right side of the watch. Features include 100-meter water resistance, Tough Solar power, Multi-Band 6 auto radio time adjustment, Triple Sensor (altimeter-barometer, compass, thermometer), sunrise/sunset time, world time, 1/10-second stopwatch (1,000 hours total, with split), countdown timer (24 hours), 5 alarms with 1 snooze alarm, low temperature operation (-10C/14F), power saving function, and full auto Super Illuminator LED backlight with afterglow (1.5 or 3 seconds).
The PRW-30 comes with a 23-mm-wide Durosoft silicone band with quick-release slide levers. Other bands, including a carabiner attachment, a field loop band for wearing over gloves, and a cloth band, are in the planning stages and may later be available separately. (A carabiner attachment is included with the PRW-30AE-2JR.)
Update: The PRW-30 series is being released in August 2020 in Japan. The PRW-30-1A, PRW-30-5, PRW-30AE-2, PRW-30Y-1B, and PRW-30Y-3 are also being released in other Asian countries in September 2020.
Pro Trek PRW-30-1AJF (List price 40,000 JPY): With black Durosoft silicone band.
Pro Trek PRW-30-5JF (40,000 JPY): With brown Durosoft silicone band.
Pro Trek PRW-30AE-2JR (45,000 JPY): Includes interchangeable caribiner attachment and navy blue Durosoft silicone band.
Pro Trek PRW-30Y-1BJF (42,000 JPY): The only PRW-30 model with an inverted LCD display, so far.
Pro Trek PRW-30Y-3JF (42,000 JPY): With green Durosoft silicone band.
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GPR-B1000 is a different kind of display (along with GBD-H1000, GBD-100, and GBX-100), which is easier to read than the usual inverted LCD display on a G-Shock or Pro Trek.
Yeah, hopefully we will see discounted prices on the PRW-30 sometime like we saw for some of the PRW-3100 models in the U.S. $150 for PRW3100YB-1 is a great deal.
Lan
5 years ago
Do you know if this model has the better horizontal compensated compass?
The PRW-3000/3100 doesn’t have that, so I don’t think this will have it, but we have to wait and see the full specifications. The PRW-7000 and PRW-70 have it.
Anthony
5 years ago
I’ve always been a fan of the PRW-3000/3500 series and I’m excited for these watches. Hoping for a titanium band version.
Announced for August in Japan. Not sure about other countries yet.
WES51
4 years ago
Beautiful new re-release update. I’m also very happy to see a great selection on positive displays and of course about MB6.
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GPR-B1000 is a different kind of display (along with GBD-H1000, GBD-100, and GBX-100), which is easier to read than the usual inverted LCD display on a G-Shock or Pro Trek.
You can get an idea of it in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NR_AI_e370I
I wonder what the retail price will be in the West as that’s around $420. The 3100s retail for around $350, with street price around $230.
BTW, the PRW3100YB-1 is regularly on sale direct from Casio’s eBay page. It’s currently sitting at $150. They must be trying to clear them out.
Yeah, hopefully we will see discounted prices on the PRW-30 sometime like we saw for some of the PRW-3100 models in the U.S. $150 for PRW3100YB-1 is a great deal.
Do you know if this model has the better horizontal compensated compass?
The PRW-3000/3100 doesn’t have that, so I don’t think this will have it, but we have to wait and see the full specifications. The PRW-7000 and PRW-70 have it.
I’ve always been a fan of the PRW-3000/3500 series and I’m excited for these watches. Hoping for a titanium band version.
Any update on when this is going to release?
Possibly August or September starting in Japan and Asia.
Announced for August in Japan. Not sure about other countries yet.
Beautiful new re-release update. I’m also very happy to see a great selection on positive displays and of course about MB6.