Another new Pro Trek series revealed by Casio, the PRW-30 is expected to be launched this summer. This digital 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, sunrise/sunset time, and low temperature operation (-10C/14F).
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-2JF.)
The PRW-30 series is slated for a July 2020 release with three debut models, with two more models planned for August 2020. These dates are subject to change due to the coronovirus.
Pro Trek PRW-30-1JF (July 2020, list price 44,000 JPY including tax): With black Durosoft silicone band.
Pro Trek PRW-30-5JF (July 2020, 44,000 JPY including tax): With brown Durosoft silicone band.
Pro Trek PRW-30AE-2JF (July 2020, 49,500 JPY including tax): Includes interchangeable caribiner attachment and Durosoft silicone band.
Pro Trek PRW-30Y-1BJF (August 2020, price TBA): The only PRW-30 model with an inverted LCD display, so far.
Pro Trek PRW-30Y-3JF (August 2020, price TBA): With green Durosoft silicone band.
Photos via news.mynavi.jp
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Awesome! Art! That positive STN LCD display……would that have been awesome on the Rangeman GPR-B1000!!!
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.
Thanks for your knowledge, G-Central! I didn’t know that.
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.