It feels like we were just talking about Casio’s first real foray into automatic watches, and now we’re already looking at a second generation. The new Edifice EFK-110D builds on the foundation of last year’s EFK-100D with a slimmer case, a new movement, and a few practical tweaks that suggest Casio is paying attention to how the first model was received. Whether or not Casio has long-term plans to grow this into a broader mechanical lineup remains to be seen, but for now, the updates here have been pretty fun to follow.
At first glance, the design language carries over from the original. You’re still looking at a stainless steel case with a mix of mirror-polished and hairline-brushed surfaces, an integrated H-link bracelet, and that electroformed textured dial inspired by forged carbon. The visual identity hasn’t changed much. What has changed is the fit.
Casio trimmed the case down to 38mm from 39mm, shortened the lug-to-lug to 43mm, and shaved some thickness off at 11.80mm. None of those numbers are dramatic on paper, but anyone who tried the first version and found it just a touch too present on the wrist might appreciate the refinement. Sapphire crystal and 100 meters of water resistance carry over, which is the right call at this price.
The bigger story is under the dial. Casio swapped the Seiko NH35 from the first generation for a Miyota 8215, a well-known Japanese automatic caliber that shows up across a lot of the affordable mechanical landscape. The thinner profile of the 8215 is likely what allowed Casio to slim the case down, so this isn’t just a lateral parts swap. It’s a move that directly shaped the wearing experience. The movement is still visible through a screw-down exhibition caseback, which remains a nice touch for the price.
On the dial side, the date window has moved from 6 o’clock to 3 o’clock, a subtle change that gives the layout a more traditional feel. Applied markers, clean hands, and minimal text keep things legible and uncluttered. At launch, buyers get three colorways: white, blue, and black. The green option from the first generation doesn’t appear to be returning, at least not yet. Worth noting that the black dial version seems to have moved away from the forged carbon construction seen previously, now matching the electroformed textured finish used on the other variants.
European pricing is set at €279 (a hair over $300), which keeps this firmly in the entry-level automatic territory. For that money, you’re getting sapphire, an integrated bracelet, 100 meters of water resistance, and a proven movement. That’s a competitive package from just about any brand, let alone one with Casio’s distribution reach.
The real question is what Casio’s endgame looks like here. Is the Edifice automatic line a testing ground for something bigger, or is this where it lives? A second generation this quickly suggests the brand sees potential, but I’m curious how far they’re willing to push it. For now, the Casio Edifice EFK-110D looks like a sharper, more considered version of an already solid first effort. The watch is expected to arrive later this month.
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