A fascinating example of Casio’s early multifunction digital watchmaking, this Casio Data Bank Tough Solar DB-E30 combines the practicality of a traditional digital watch with Casio’s innovative solar-powered technology and built-in data storage.
Powered by Tough Solar, the watch uses light to recharge its internal rechargeable battery, eliminating the need for regular conventional battery replacement. The watch features Casio’s Telememo 30 Data Bank, allowing storage of up to 30 sets of names and telephone numbers, alongside World Time, multiple alarms, a day counter and a full automatic calendar.
With its Module 2568, 5 BAR water resistance and extensive multilingual functionality, the DB-E30 represents an interesting period in Casio’s development of feature-rich digital watches and is an appealing piece for collectors of vintage and discontinued Casio Data Bank models.
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Collector’s Note
Casio’s Data Bank watches are particularly notable for bringing practical personal-information storage to the wrist. Long before smartphones became commonplace, models such as the DB-E30 allowed users to keep names and telephone numbers directly on their watch.
The DB-E30 Tough Solar adds another interesting element to the Data Bank concept by incorporating Casio’s solar-powered technology. Rather than relying on a conventional disposable battery, the watch converts light into electrical energy and stores it in an internal rechargeable battery.
Its combination of Telememo 30, World Time, five alarms, multilingual support, Day Counter, solar power and a full automatic calendar makes this an excellent example of Casio’s highly functional digital watchmaking.
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Specifications
* Brand: Casio
* Collection: Data Bank / Tough Solar
* Model: DB-E30
* Module: 2568
* Movement: Digital Quartz
* Power Source: Tough Solar
* Rechargeable Battery: Internal secondary battery
* Water Resistance: 5 BAR / 50 metres
* Country of Manufacture: China
* Display: Digital
* Calendar: Full Auto Calendar through 2099
* Time Format: 12 / 24 Hour
* AM/PM Indicator: Yes
* World Time: Yes
* Telememo: Telememo 30
* Data Storage: Up to 30 sets of names and telephone numbers
* Languages: 16 languages
* Alarms: 5 multifunction alarms with snooze
* Day Counter: Day Counter 5
* Power Saving: Yes
* Backlight: Electro-Luminescent (EL) Illuminator
* Battery Indicator: H / M / L
* Manufacture: Made in China
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Case Back Details
The case back identifies the watch as a Casio Data Bank Tough Solar DB-E30 and carries the relevant model and module information.
The Module 2568 designation identifies the electronic movement/module responsible for the watch’s timekeeping, calendar, Data Bank, World Time, alarm, day-counter and solar-management functions.
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Movement Highlights
Unlike a traditional battery-powered quartz watch, the DB-E30 uses Casio’s Tough Solar power system.
Solar cells convert available light into electrical energy, which is stored in the watch’s internal rechargeable battery. This allows the watch to continue operating without the regular replacement of a conventional disposable battery.
The module also incorporates a multi-level H-M-L battery indicator and a power-saving function that helps conserve stored energy when the watch is kept in darkness.
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Why You’ll Love It
* Authentic Casio Data Bank digital watch
* Tough Solar technology
* Module 2568
* Telememo 30 data-storage function
* Stores up to 30 sets of names and telephone numbers
* World Time function
* Five multifunction alarms with snooze
* Day Counter 5
* Full Auto Calendar through 2099
* 16-language support
* EL Illuminator backlight
* Power-saving function
* 5 BAR / 50 metre water resistance
* Interesting example of Casio’s feature-rich digital watchmaking
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Important Note
This is a vintage/discontinued Casio digital timepiece. All specifications, including module functions, water resistance, power system and other manufacturer specifications, are based on the watch’s model information and available reference data and are provided for reference only.
The Tough Solar system uses an internal rechargeable battery. As with any older rechargeable battery, its present charging capacity and power reserve may vary depending on age, usage and previous storage conditions. Replacement of the rechargeable battery may be required if the watch no longer holds a charge effectively.
The original 5 BAR / 50 metres water-resistance rating should not be considered a guarantee of current water resistance, particularly given the age of the watch. We recommend avoiding prolonged water exposure unless the watch has been professionally pressure-tested.
Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and accurately represent the watch’s current cosmetic condition.
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