This model possesses tough solar and multi-band 6 atomic timekeeping technology housed within an even slim profile octagonal case. Non-stop tough solar power provides energy via a small solar panel combined with a large-capacity rechargeable battery that enables a variety of energy-hungry functions to operate smoothly. Black resin band digital watch with neutral face. With the launch of its first watch in November 1974, Casio entered the wristwatch market at a time when the watch industry had just discovered digital technology. As a company with cutting-edge electronic technology developed for pocket calculators, Casio entered this field confident that it could develop timepieces that would lead the market. Today, Casio is focusing its efforts on solar-powered radio-controlled watches: The built-in solar battery eliminates the nuisance of replacing batteries, and atomic timekeeping means the users never have to reset the time. Recently, Casio launched a series of Bluetooth watches that sync to the user's cell phone to automatically update the time. Casio is always moving time forward.