Press Release

New Top-of-the-Line PRO TREK Alpinists Watch Enhanced Versatility through Expanded Memory and On-the-Fly Measurement Function PRG-80L-3VDR March 24, 2005, Tokyo, Japan – Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announces the PRG-80 lineup, a new crown to the PRO TREK series of outdoor timepieces. As the top-of-the-line model in the PRO TREK series, the PRG-80 has enhanced versatility over its predecessor through an expanded memory function as well as even easier to read on-the-fly altitude and barometric pressure measurement capabilities. The PRO TREK series was created to meet the needs of demanding outdoor adventurers and alpinists, designed to withstand the rigours of the outside world and packed with powerful features to help them achieve their best. Renowned for its combination of powerful sensors, full-face LCD for easy reading, and one-touch easy operation, the PRO TREK series is the timepiece of choice for many of the world’s top alpinists and adventurers. The PRG-80 contains all the features and functions that alpinists have come to expect from the PRO TREK series. Treading on the origins and popularity of the PRG line, it includes Casio’s Tough Solar power system that eliminates the worry of running out of battery, as well as triple sensors for reading altitude, direction, and barometric pressure. New to the PRG-80 is a differential pointer on the LCD display to track latest changes in barometric pressure and altitude, making on-the-fly readings possible and staying ahead of the game even easier. An expanded memory function stores historical to-date altitude data and can display the highest altitude, lowest altitude, total ascent and total decent for better results tracking. The PRG-80 also features a 30 city world-time function, a first for a triple sensor watch, so you can be sure to have the right time no matter where in the world the adventure takes you. Despite its powerful features, the PRG-80 follows the tradition of PRO TREK‘s design to be easy to use. The large LCD watch face displays information in a simple, easy to read format in all modes. The full auto EL backlight illuminates the entire display for easy viewing in the dark and automatically activates whenever the watch is angled towards the face for viewing. The PRG-80’s easy-to-operate buttons are large enough to be pressed with gloves on and all three sensor modes can be accessed with one button press alleviating the hassle of cycling through functions. Water resistant to 100M and encased in a sturdy resin casing and protective stainless steel bezel the PRG-80 is equipped to withstand harsh weather and rough use. The PRO TREK PRG-80 is a critical piece of equipment for any serious alpinist. New Product Lineup Model no. Case color Bezel color Band material PRG-80-1VDR Black Silver Resin plastic PRG-80L-2VDR Black Blue / Gray Leather PRG-80L-3VDR Black Green / Gray Leather PRG-80T-7VDR Silver Silver Titanium Specifications Water Resistance 100 meters Power System Tough Solar: Approximately 6 months of operation on full charge in normal mode when not exposed to light Low Power Mode Power saving (automatically disables LCD if the watch is left in the dark for approximately 60 to 70 minutes, and sensor measurements if the watch is left in the dark for six or seven days) Digital Compass 16 directions; declination (0° to 359°); continuous measurement (every 20 seconds); graphic display pointer; Bidirectional calibration and northerly calibration function Barometric Pressure Measurement and Display Range: 260 to 1,100 hPa Pressure tendency graph; Pressure differential graphic Relative Altitude Measurement Range: -700 meters to 10,000 meters Memory for 40 readings (month, date, time, altitude) High Altitude / Low Altitude Memory; Cumulative Ascent / Descent Memory; Relative Altitude Display; Altitude Tendency Graph; Altitude differential Graphic; Altitude alarm Temperature Measurement Range: -10°C to 60°C World time 30 cities (29 time zones), with daylight savings time setting function Stopwatch 1/100-second (Up to 9:59’59”99) Timer Count down by seconds; 60 minutes maximum; auto-repeat Alarm 5 daily alarms; hourly time signal EL Backlight Full auto EL light with afterglow Other Low temperature-resistant (-10°C) Time keeping Digital; Hour, minutes, seconds, pm, month, date, day Accuracy ±15 seconds per month Size of case 62.3 x 52.2 x 14.2 mm Total weight PRG-80; 77 g PRG-80L; 76 g PRG-80T; 117 g