It makes perfect sense why most budget watchmakers choose mineral crystal instead of sapphire to cover their dials. Despite inferior scratch resistance and clarity, the cost of mineral glass is much lower. Plus, the added durability of the crystal helps give these affordable timepieces a boost for everyday wear.
Among its panoply of digital watches, the A1000 arguably sits as Casio’s most sophisticated. From its elegant shape to its hairline finishing and jewelry-like design with a slim 7.3mm thickness, the timepiece is basically the LCD-equipped equivalent of a dress watch. However, until now, a sapphire crystal felt like a lofty expectation.
All grown up
Presenting itself as a significant step up, the new A1000SP takes your classic A1000 and swaps the mineral glass for sapphire. The upgrade will certainly improve clarity on your wrist, instantly giving the timepiece a dressier appeal. And considering the use case, the decreased shatter resistance shouldn’t be an issue.
Underneath the crystal, Casio has implemented a new vapor deposition as well, creating a striped effect that, according to the brand, “changes as light is reflected at different angles.”
