Introducing new EDIFICE solar powered chronographs with sapphire crystals. These new models add highly scratch-resistant sapphire crystals to the EDIFICE solar-powered EFS-S550 Series chronograph, can be charged even by exposure to fluorescent light.
The Scuderia Toro Rosso racing team constantly pushes the limits of speed in order to remain competitive in the world of F1 racing, while EDIFICE develops and incorporates the latest in chronograph technology to make it possible to measure speed. By partnering with Scuderia Toro Rosso, EDIFICE firmly establishes itself as a leading motorsports chronograph.
Important Information
- Price — 160$ *average Amazon Price, we may earn commission from purchases
- Year of first Release — 2020
- Module Number — 5622
- Model Range — SOLAR
- Other Divisions the EFS-S550 belongs to: *you may find all watches of the division by clicking on the link
- Battery Type — Solar (Edifice Batteries)
Feedback from users *accumulated information from our own comments and emails, forum threads, socials, reviews, etc.
PROs
+ it looks and feels good
+ relatively less branded (compared to other edifices), dial is mostly about telling time
+ charges quickly
+ power reserve indicator add to its dependability
+ bezel lands on markers accurately and is extremely easy to use
+ seconds hand lands almost perfectly at the seconds markers
+ easy to read, not heavy for wrist
CONs
– haven’t found yet
EFS-S550 Model Range *may be updated
EFS-S550DB-1AV EFS-S550PB-1AV EFS-S550BL-1AV
The most distinctive specs of EFS-S550 *Editorial
— 100-meter water resistance (good for swimming but not for deep diving)
— Tough Solar (CASIO’s original solar-charging system converts not only sunlight but also light from fluorescent lamps and other sources into power)
— Sapphire crystal (no scratches, no flares)
— Anti-reverse Bezel (enables countdown of the time to the next scheduled event or the time remaining until a task being performed needs to be completed)
Official Marketing Focus from Casio
The EFS-S550 was developed under the guidance of the Scuderia Toro Rosso pit crew. Solar powered operation, highly scratch resistant sapphire crystals, and 100-meter water resistance all combine to make these the ultimate in pit crew chronograph reliability. A countdown bezel also supports crew timekeeping management. It enables countdown of the time to the next scheduled event or the time remaining until a task being performed needs to be completed.
The models in this lineup are available with a choice of yellow, blue, or orange highlight colors, each of which was selected to maximize viewability and sporty looks. There is also a choice of metal, resin, and nylon bands to suit individual preferences for look and fit.
Official EFS-S550 Specs / Features *for base version EFS-S550DB-1AV
- Case / bezel material: Stainless steel
- One-touch 3-fold Clasp
- Stainless Steel Band
- Sapphire Glass with non-reflective coating
- Anti-reverse Bezel
- Black ion plated bezel
- 100-meter water resistance
- Solar powered
- 1-second stopwatch
Measuring capacity: 29’59
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times - Date display
- Regular timekeeping
Analog: 3 hands (hour, minute, second),
3 dials (24-hour, stopwatch minutes, stopwatch seconds) - Accuracy: ±20 seconds per month
- Operating time from full charge until hands stop: Approx. 5 months
- Size of case : 50×47×12mm
- Total weight : 153g
EFS-S550 Comparison Table with similar Edifice Watches
EFS-S550DB-1AV 
EFR-S567D-1A EFS-S540DB-1B
EFS-S550 | |||
Price (Amazon) | |||
Year of first Release | 2019 | 2019 | 2018 |
Accuracy | ±20 seconds per month | ±20 seconds per month | ±20 seconds per month |
SmartWatch Features | No | No | No |
Countdown timer | No | No | No |
Dual time (World Time) | No | No | No |
Light | No | No | No |
Case / bezel material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Glass | Sapphire Glass with non-reflective coating | Sapphire Glass with non-reflective coating | Sapphire Glass with non-reflective coating |
Battery | Solar powered TS920E | 5 years on SR927SW | Solar powered TS920E |
Size (mm) *we consider 48.9×42.8×13.4 to be a traditional watch size (as in DW-5600). So you are to compare how far or close the watch is to this size | 50×47×12 | 50.5×45.6×9.5 | 51.5x47.6x12 |
Full features (if you want to know more) |
Recent News about EFS-S550
You ask, we answer…
The watch is good for swimming but not for deep diving.
CASIO’s original solar-charging system converts not only sunlight but also light from fluorescent lamps and other sources into power.
It enables countdown of the time to the next scheduled event or the time remaining until a task being performed needs to be completed.