Casio Edifice White Dial Automatic Watch, 38mm

The Casio Edifice is a compact 38mm automatic built around a textured white dial, a sapphire crystal, and a solid stainless-steel bracelet. An exhibition caseback shows the Japanese automatic movement turning underneath, which is unusual at this size and price.

Why It Stands Out

• Japanese automatic movement with manual winding and roughly 42 hours of reserve.
• See-through screw-lock caseback puts the movement on display.
• Sapphire crystal resists the scratches that dull a daily-wear watch.
• A 38mm steel case and solid bracelet keep the proportions classic rather than oversized.
• Manufacturer-rated 100 m water resistance covers swimming and everyday wet hands.

Watch Details

• Movement: Japanese automatic with manual winding, 21 jewels, 21,600 vph
• Power Reserve: Approximately 42 hours
• Accuracy: -20 to +40 seconds per day
• Case Size: 38mm
• Case Thickness: 11.8mm
• Case Material: Stainless steel
• Crystal: Sapphire
• Band Material: Solid stainless steel with one-touch three-fold clasp
• Caseback: See-through screw-lock
• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, hacking
• Water Resistance: 100 m, manufacturer-rated — swimming and snorkelling, not scuba
• Weight: 143g

Fit and Wear

At 38mm across and 11.8mm thick, this sits in the classic range and works on smaller and mid-size wrists where a 42mm case looks heavy. The 143g weight comes mostly from the solid bracelet, so it wears substantial without feeling bulky.

Colin's Take

Casio is a brand most people associate with quartz and affordable watches. This new line is their entry into automatics, and they did a good job. The watch feels solid, wears clean, and is thin for an automatic, which is something I personally look for. A very solid offering.