Casio Introduces PRG550B-5 Camouflage Pro Trek Timepiece Ideal for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Casio Americaannounces its latest Pro Trek watch, the PRG550B-5. Ideal for a variety of outdoor activities and adventures, Casio’s Pro Trek PRG550B-5 delivers enhanced features and capabilities. The PRG550B-5 is the newest addition to Casio’s ProTrek line of triple-sensor timepieces, which feature an altimeter/barometer, thermometer and digital compass. All three of these features accurately monitor nature’s elements and are equipped for high energy activities. Whether hiking a trail, conquering a mountain or kayaking, this men’s watch is the ideal instrument for outdoor enthusiasts. The latest addition to the Pro Trek line features a combination analog & digital, with a second hand that acts as a compass needle which allows the wearer to read the digital display as well as reference the needle indicator for direction.
Like its predecessors, the PRG550B-5 operates with Casio’s Tough Solar Power technology. Its battery life is approximately 6 months without further exposure to light and the watch has a Power Save feature that allows the timepiece to power down when not exposed to light for a certain period of time, thus conserving energy. This eco-friendly solar battery powered timepiece can be charged even in low or fluorescent light, eliminating the need for continuous battery changes.
Designed with a synthetic leather and cloth camouflage band, the PRG550B-5 is perfect for outdoorsmen who like to mesh with their outdoor surroundings.
In total, the PRG550B-5 is also equipped with the following:
- Tough Solar Power
- 100M Water Resistant
- Low Temperature Resistant (-10°C/14°F)
- Digital Compass with Needle Indicator
- Altimeter
- Barometer
- Thermometer
- World Time (29 cities + UTC)
- Full Auto LED Light with Afterglow
- 5 Daily Alarms
- 1/100 Second Stopwatch
- Countdown Timer
- 12/24 Hour Formats
- Power Saving Function
Casio’s PRG550B-5 will be available in November 2012 for an MSRP of $350.
