Key Takeaways
1. The Casio Vintage AQ-230EGL-9A and AQ-230EL-1A watches are now available in Europe after being released in Japan in early October 2025.
2. The AQ-230EL-1A (black and silver) is priced at €59.90, while the AQ-230EGL-9A (tan and gold) is priced at €69.90.
3. The watches feature a silver resin and chrome casing for the AQ-230EL-1A, and a gold casing for the AQ-230EGL-9A, both with crocodile print leather straps.
4. These analog-digital watches include features like accurate analog hands, a digital display for a second time zone, a daily alarm, hourly signals, and a stopwatch.
5. Availability in regions outside of Europe, such as the US, is currently uncertain.
The Casio Vintage AQ-230EGL-9A and AQ-230EL-1A watches are heading to Europe. These two hybrid timepieces were introduced in early October 2025 and have been on sale in Japan for a few weeks now.
Availability in Europe
Casio has recently made the Vintage AQ-230EGL-9A and AQ-230EL-1A watches available on its online platforms across Europe. In countries such as the Netherlands, France, and Germany, the AQ-230EL-1A (black and silver) is priced at €59.90. Meanwhile, the AQ-230EGL-9A (tan and gold) variant comes at a higher price of €69.90. As is customary, interested buyers are encouraged to sign up for email alerts regarding the launch; the “Coming soon” button on the product page serves this purpose.
Design Features
The Casio AQ-230EL-1A showcases a silver resin and chrome casing along with a black crocodile print leather strap. The AQ-230EGL-9A is designed similarly but features a gold casing and a tan crocodile print leather strap. Both models measure 38.8 x 29.8 x 8.1 mm (about 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.3 inches) and weigh roughly 20 g (around 0.7 oz).
Watch Specifications
This AQ-230 is an analog-digital watch, boasting two analog hands that are designed to be accurate to within 30 seconds per month. Located at the bottom of the dial is a slim digital display that shows the time in a second time zone, along with the date and day of the week. Additional features include a daily alarm, hourly time signals, and a stopwatch that measures in 1/100th seconds. It remains unclear if or when these Casio Vintage AQ-230EGL-9A and AQ-230EL-1A watches will be available in other regions like the US.
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