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What is unusual about the dial?
The calendar discs are usually hidden beneath the dial, but on the MTP-E740-2A1V they can be seen through a semi-transparent section at the centre. The watch also keeps a standard day-and-date display at 3 o’clock, so the visible discs are a design feature rather than a replacement for the everyday calendar readout. T3 describes the dial treatment as the model’s defining feature.
Casio lists the watch as a three-hand analogue model with day and date display. Its day display can be set to English or Spanish, according to the official Casio UK specifications.
Which Casio model is confirmed?
The named, source-verified model is the Casio MTP-E740-2A1V. Although the headline refers to three watches, the available product details identify this variant and do not verify all three model codes. Model names and availability can differ by market, so check the local Casio listing before assuming another regional version is the same watch.
#1 Best Overall
- Case
- - Case Material: Metal
- - Case Colour: Silver
- - Crystal: Mineral crystal
- - Back: Stainless steel back
Casio MTP-E740-2A1V specifications
| Specification | Official Casio UK listing |
|---|---|
| Type | Three-hand analogue watch with day and date display |
| Dimensions | 45 × 39.8 × 8.7 mm (length × width × height) |
| Weight | 103 g |
| Case and bezel | Stainless steel |
| Band | Stainless steel, with one-touch three-fold clasp |
| Glass | Mineral |
| Water resistance | 50 metres |
| Battery | SR920SW; approximately three years’ battery life |
| Accuracy | ±20 seconds per month |
These dimensions and performance figures are Casio’s stated specifications for the UK listing, not independent test results. A 50-metre water-resistance rating is the stated specification; it should not be read as a guarantee of suitability for every water activity.
How it compares with Seiko’s Time Sonar
The visible calendar disc invites a comparison with Seiko’s Time Sonar. T3 notes that the 1976 Seiko used a transparent plastic dial to reveal its calendar disc, and says Seiko described that design as inspired by submarine sonar displays. The resemblance is visual context: T3 reports no official Casio link to the Time Sonar. The Casio is not an automatic watch or a chronograph, so the comparison does not establish it as a like-for-like alternative.
Rank #2
- MTP-1183A-7A
- Quartz
- Men
Price and availability
T3 reported that Casio UK had the MTP-E740-2A1V available for £85 when its article was published, giving approximate conversions of $115, €99 and AU$160. Those are publication-time figures, not guaranteed current prices; the converted amounts are T3’s approximations, not confirmed local-market prices. Check Casio or a local retailer for current price and stock.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- Precise Japan Quartz Movement - Accuracy: ±20 seconds per month
- Stainless Steel Case and Band, Push Button Release Clasp
- Mineral Crystal, 3-Hand Analog Display
- Case Size: 35 mm Diameter, 7.5 mm Thickness
- Water Ressitant - 30 M
Rank #4
- Analog display with white dial and Roman numeral markers. The layout supports clear time reading throughout the day.
- Day and date window positioned at 3 o’clock for added practicality. Keeps calendar details visible and organized.
- Leather strap provides a comfortable fit with a classic appearance. Designed for consistent wear during daily routines.
- 50 m water resistance helps protect against splashes and brief water exposure. Suitable for everyday activities and light contact with water.
- Balanced round case sits naturally on the wrist. Comfortable for extended wear without feeling bulky.
Rank #3
- 50M Water Resistance
- Date Indicator at 3 o'clock Position
- Stainless Steel Band
- Triple Fold Clasp
- 3 Year Battery life on SR626SW Style Battery
