Casio

FOUNDERS

Tadao Kashio & Toshio Kashio

WHEN WAS CASIO FOUNDED

Casio was founded in April 1946, and it started with compact calculators. It introduced its first digital wristwatch in 1974, called the CASIOTRON. 

CASIO HEADQUARTERS

Casio’s HQ is in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

WHERE ARE CASIO WATCHES MADE

Casio Products are manufactured in factories located in Japan, China, Thailand, and Malaysia.

IS CASIO JAPANESE

Although Casio watches are not considered luxury, they stand out from other watch brands for their extreme durability, toughness, and longevity.

WHY IS CASIO SO FAMOUS

Casio made history in the watch world by developing one of the first digital wristwatches in the world. 

WHAT ARE THE BEST CASIO WATCHES

The vintage classic Casio A158WETG-9A is considered the most iconic watch from the brand.

The G-Shock series is considered god-tier overall, with unique designs, long battery life, high quality and durability, water resistance, and affordable prices. 

1946

Casio founded in Tokyo by Tadao Kashio & Toshio Kashio.

1957

Launches the world’s first compact electric calculator.

1974

Introduces first digital watch, the Casiotron.

1983

Debuts G-Shock line, known for extreme durability.

1995

Casio launches Baby-G series, aimed at women.

2010s

Casio continues to innovate and adds Bluetooth and GPS features to G-Shock line.

2020

Casio launches GBD-H1000 G-Shock with heart rate and GPS for fitness.

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