History of the Casio Watch

Digital Camera Watch

June 1999: Release of the SATELLITE NAVI, the world's first GPS watch

June 2000: Release of the WQV-1 Wrist Camera, a wristwatch digital camera

The Wrist Camera was the world's first wristwatch digital camera. Measuring 52 x 40 x 16 millimetres, and with a weight of 32 grams, it is a super small and lightweight device that can be easily worn on the wrist. It enables the wearer to always be ready for any photo opportunity, and to check the resulting pictures on the display. The image data can also be transmitted to other Wrist Cameras or a PC. Based on the concept of information devices for the wrist that go beyond telling time, the product displays a culmination of Casio's technology development