– Fully analog design marks first Pro Trek to drop digital readouts
– Smaller case at 44.4 × 39.1 × 11.6 mm
– Retains Tough Solar, low battery alert, calendar, and 100m water resistance
– Select AE models include fabric strap with carabiner for backpack attachment
– Estimated pricing from $175 to $200 with a July 2026 release expected
New Analog Pro Trek from Casio
Casio’s Pro Trek line has always been about sensors and digital readouts — altimeters, barometers, compasses, and connected features. All this has pretty much defined the range for years. However, an incoming model looks to take a different direction. Images and details published today by Russian watch blog Casioblog point to the PRJ-01, a new Pro Trek series built around a fully analog dial, and its the first one in the lineup to drop digital readouts entirely.
Dimensions and Key Features
The PRJ-01 shares its octagonal silhouette with the existing PRJ-B001 but looks to be way smaller — the case measures 44.4 × 39.1 × 11.6 mm, compared to 50.3 × 46 × 13.6 mm on the PRJ-B001. Despite the stripped-down feature set, Casio has reportedly kept Tough Solar on board, along with a low battery alert function, calendar, and 100-meter water resistance. Wide hour and minute hands with a thin accent seconds hand means that visibility should be great. The dial is expected to feature a luminescent coating similar to the PRW-61LD-3.
Three Variants and Strap Options
Three variants show up in the leaked images — the PRJ-01-1 in black resin, the PRJ-01AE-7 in white/light grey, and the PRJ-01AE-8 in dark grey. The AE variants are where things get more interesting: select models are said to ship with a fabric strap and a carabiner attachment, which means the watch can be clipped to a backpack or piece of gear when needed. The strap system is designed for quick swaps between rubber and fabric in the field.
Pricing and Release Timeline
Pricing is estimated at around $175 for the base PRJ-01-1, with the carabiner-equipped AE models coming in closer to $200. A July 2026 release is expected, though Casio hasnt made an official announcement yet.
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