Another Casiotron family member wellcomed; the 03-501

[elceedee]

My small Casiotron family gave a warm wellcome to a new member this week, a chunky lady with the inspiring name 03-501.

I suited the watch with a same aged Casio bracelet, originally part of a R11. I think its a great match.

Looking for information or pictures i end up with our beloved DWL, there is not much info on this model online, so i guess its a little rare. DWL doesnt give an age, but my guess is that this watch was born in 1977.

On the other hand, im not really surprised of its rarity because its design is not really amazing, with its a-symetrical pusher alignment...

The watch isnt fitted with a NEC movement, this one proudly carries a very early Casio movement. Setting the watch is easy, it has two set-pushers on its left side; on sets time and date, the other one sets seconds to 0.

And, last but not least, it has light!

I really like this big heavy and very chunky Casiotron, it hasnt left the wrist sofar this week;

[Kasper]

a nice one..these casiotrons are all well made...massive. Somethimes i wear one myself to...a keeper..nice catch

[elceedee]

Actually, i think these early Casio's outclass the Seiko's considering precise timing. This casio was set a week ago and doesnt skip a second since..
I have a few early high quality Seiko's (0634, 0624, 0138 etc), they run pretty accurate compared with the other Seiko movements i own, but not as accurate as the Casiotrons ive owned sofar.

The casiotron S-14 is still on my wish list ..

A picture of the movement i made when i was assembling it back together;

[Kasper]

nice shot...this is one of mine..came in with a perfect case but a fed up module..so i made a new one with another module.

[elceedee]

Also a great Casiotron, makes me think of the S-14

Excelent restauration job also

But those very small pushers... what were they thinking!

[elceedee]

Hi Casper

Recently I came across this Casiotron S-11:



Unfortunately it has no crystal, case back, locking ring and bracelet. Looking at your picture above.. Can you help me out with some parts to at least complete the case? (I have a X-1S bracelet which isn't original but would make a nice fit).

Thanks :)