Casio Edifice EFS-S660 Solar Chronograph Appears in More European Markets at €199
Casio’s latest Edifice EFS-S660 solar chronograph is moving closer to a wider European rollout. After its recent debut, the new stainless steel chronograph has now appeared on Casio’s official stores in the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain, where it is listed with a price of €199.
For now, the watch is not available to purchase in these markets. Instead of a buy button, each product page currently shows a “new” label and offers a notification signup, suggesting that sales may begin soon. Casio has not yet confirmed an official European release date.
The European model names are slightly different from the Japanese versions. In Japan, the watches are listed as the EFS-S660D-1AJF and EFS-S660PB-1AJF. In Europe, they appear as the EFS-S660D-1A and EFS-S660PB-1A, dropping the Japanese suffix. Some regional retailers are also expected to use the EF-style naming convention.
At first glance, the European €199 price may seem noticeably higher than the Japanese price of ¥33,000. However, the comparison is not as simple as a direct currency conversion. The Japanese price includes 10 percent consumption tax, while the European price includes VAT, which varies by country. Germany applies 19 percent VAT, while Spain and the Netherlands apply 21 percent.
Once taxes are removed, the gap becomes much smaller. The Japanese pre-tax price is around ¥30,000, while the European pre-tax price is roughly €167 in Germany and about €164 in Spain and the Netherlands. Based on current exchange rates, that puts the European pricing close to the Japanese figure, making the difference far less dramatic than it initially appears.
Both Casio Edifice EFS-S660 models share the same core specifications. The case measures 45.3 x 38.3 x 11.6 mm, giving the watch a sporty but relatively slim profile. It features a sapphire crystal with an internal anti-reflective coating, which should help improve visibility while adding stronger scratch resistance compared with standard mineral glass.
The watch also offers 100-meter water resistance, making it suitable for daily wear, rain, hand washing, and swimming. Like many modern Edifice models, the EFS-S660 uses Casio’s Tough Solar charging system, reducing the need for regular battery replacements by drawing power from sunlight and indoor lighting.
Inside, the watch runs on Casio’s caliber 5334 movement, rated to an accuracy of plus or minus 20 seconds per month. The chronograph function can measure elapsed time and split times to 1/20th of a second for up to 60 minutes, giving the model practical stopwatch functionality alongside its motorsport-inspired design.
The two versions differ mainly in materials, styling, and weight. The Casio Edifice EFS-S660D-1A uses a stainless steel case and bracelet, giving it a more traditional metal chronograph appearance. It includes blue chronograph hands and weighs 129 grams.
The Casio Edifice EFS-S660PB-1A takes a sportier approach. It comes with a resin strap, a grey ion-plated case, and a black ion-plated bezel. Red hands add a sharper racing-inspired accent, while the resin strap helps reduce the weight to just 71 grams. This version also carries Toyota Racing branding, reflecting Casio’s partnership with the motorsport team announced earlier this year.
With sapphire glass, solar charging, 100-meter water resistance, and a motorsport design, the Edifice EFS-S660 series looks positioned as an accessible solar chronograph for buyers who want a durable everyday watch with a more premium feature set. The €199 price places it in a competitive segment, especially for those looking for a stylish Casio chronograph with low-maintenance solar power.
European buyers interested in the new Casio Edifice EFS-S660 will still need to wait for official availability. The appearance of the watch on multiple Casio stores, however, strongly suggests that a broader release may not be far away.
