Japanese watchmaker Casio partners again with French fashion brand: New hybrid models and prices

Casio introduced the Vintage AQ240EAC-3A and AQ240EGAC-9A models featuring hybrid display panels, developed in collaboration with French clothing brand A.P.C. The watches, scheduled to go on sale this month, offer dual time zone support.

Japanese watchmaker Casio added two new models to its collaborative work with French clothing brand A.P.C. Having previously teamed up on the A1000ACD-7 and A1000ACG-9 models, the two brands developed the Vintage series AQ240EAC-3A and AQ240EGAC-9A. Built on the AQ240 design, the watches combine analog and digital displays on a single dial.

Sunray dial and metal band details

The new AQ240 series watches feature a dial with a sunray effect and two analog hands. A slim digital display sits at the bottom of the dial.

The models in the series differ in design details:

• AQ240EAC-3A: Features a blue dial, chrome-plated bezel, silver-tone indices, and a stainless steel band.
• AQ240EGAC-9A: Features an all-gold design and comes with a gold ion-plated metal band.

Dual time zone and technical specifications

Casio AQ240 models support a dual time zone function. Users can track one time zone using the analog hands, while tracking a second time zone via the integrated digital display at the bottom of the dial.

The watches offer the following technical and daily use features:

A 1/100-second stopwatch, daily alarm, and hourly time signal are included. The slim digital display shows date and day-of-the-week information.

According to Casio data, the watches operate with an accuracy of up to 30 seconds per month. Featuring a full auto-calendar system, the models offer water resistance suitable for daily use. The devices are powered by a single SR920W battery, with an estimated battery life of approximately three years.

Pricing and release date

Official retail prices for the models have been announced by region. In the US, the AQ240EAC-3A is listed on Casio's online store at 110 dollars, while the gold-plated AQ240EGAC-9A is listed at 135 dollars.

In European countries such as Spain, the AQ-240EAC-3A will be available for 99.90 euros, and the AQ-240EGAC-9A for 119.00 euros.

The launch of both models is scheduled for November 2026. The exact release date has not yet been announced. The company stated that users wishing to purchase the products can sign up for email notifications using the alert button on the product pages.

Whether the watches will be released in Turkey, and at what price, remains unannounced.