Casio Edifice EFA-116 – Analog-Digital World Time Chronograph from the early Edifice generation (approx. 2005)

This Casio Edifice EFA-116 is one of the early models in the Edifice series, combining classic chronograph aesthetics with typical Casio multi-function technology. It is characterized by the combination of analog luminous hands and a digital multi-function display, embedded in a solid stainless steel case with a sporty instrument design.

The watch appears significantly higher quality than many later Edifice models: the case and bracelet are solid, and the dial is intricately designed – with multiple displays, concentric scales, and functional elements reminiscent of cockpit instruments.

These early analog-digital Edifice models are particularly interesting today because they document the transition from classic quartz chronographs to multi-functional hybrid watches.

Design and Wearability

With a diameter of around 40.5 mm and a weight of approx. 130 g, the watch wears exceptionally solid and high-quality. The solid stainless steel case and integrated steel bracelet give the watch a presence that far exceeds many modern quartz watches in this price range.

The combination of analog luminous hands and digital display makes the watch look like a small cockpit instrument – a typical design feature of early Edifice models.

Background on the Edifice Series

The Edifice series was introduced by Casio in the early 2000s as a sporty-technical premium line. The goal was to create a collection that was visually more aligned with mechanical motorsport chronographs, while retaining the functional strength of Casio's digital technology.

Typical features of the early Edifice generation included:

• solid stainless steel cases
• complex dial architecture with multiple displays
• combination of analog and digital display
• extensive time functions such as world time, timer, and alarm

This combination was relatively unusual at the time and made the models a kind of technical hybrid between a sports chronograph and a multi-function instrument.

Later Edifice generations focused more on purely analog chronographs, which is why many of the early analog-digital models are rarely offered today.

Movement

Inside, the Casio Quartz Module 3798 works, a robust multi-function movement with analog time display and digital additional functions.

Typical features of this module:

• high accuracy (approx. ±30 seconds per month)
• very durable quartz technology
• digital additional functions with classic analog hand display

Functions

The watch offers a range of practical functions:

• World Time
• Chronograph / Stopwatch
• Countdown Timer
• 5 Alarms
• Date and Day Display
• Backlight (Illuminator)
• Automatic Light (Auto-Light)

This made the watch a real multi-function instrument for everyday use at the time of its introduction.

Technical Data

Brand: Casio
Series: Edifice

Model: EFA-116

Movement: Casio Quartz Module 3798

Display:
Analog-Digital (Hands + LCD)

Case: Stainless Steel
Crystal: Mineral Glass

Water Resistance: 10 bar / 100 m

Dimensions

Diameter: approx. 40.5 mm
Height: approx. 15.2 mm
Lug-to-Lug: approx. 45.5 mm
Lug Width: 19 mm

Weight with original steel bracelet: approx. 130 g

Condition

The watch is in good used condition.

• technically perfect
• minor signs of wear on the case, crystal, and bracelet
• original Casio stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp

Collector's Classification

While current Edifice models are often strongly motorsport-oriented, early models like the EFA-116 show a significantly more experimental phase of the series.

The combination of:

• analog dial
• multiple digital displays
• complex dial structure

makes these models an interesting example of Casio's hybrid watches from the early 2000s.

 

Warranty (used)
This is a used item. The limitation period for warranty claims (statutory warranty) is 12 months from delivery.

Note
As this is a used watch, no water resistance can be guaranteed. To protect the movement, the watch should not come into contact with water or moisture.