Honda Celebrates 60 Years Since First F1 Win with Casio

Casio has introduced a new EDIFICE model developed with Honda to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the automaker’s first Formula 1 victory. The special-edition ECB2300HR references the Honda RA272, the car that won the 1965 Mexican Grand Prix on October 24 of that year.

The 1965 season finale marked Honda’s first F1 win. The RA272 was designed and built entirely in-house, from engine to chassis, and the victory became an important milestone in the company’s motorsports history. The new ECB2300HR incorporates several design elements drawn from that car.

The bezel is finished in “Championship White,” the same color used on the RA272. Casio notes that this is the first time the color has been applied to an exterior component in the EDIFICE line. A red ring around the outer edge of the dial references the Hinomaru motif featured on the race car.

The gold IP-coated metal band loop is engraved with the phrase Veni, Vidi, Vici (“I came, I saw, I conquered”), the message sent from the race venue to Honda headquarters following the 1965 victory. The loop also includes the car’s number, 11.

The black Nappa leather strap features Ultrasuede lining on the 6 o’clock side, printed with a blueprint-style illustration of the RA272’s 1.5-liter V12 engine. The inset dial at 9 o’clock draws from the RA272’s tachometer, with scale markings and red accents that mirror the original instrumentation. The caseback is engraved with a Honda-designed logo marking 60 years since the win.

In terms of features, the ECB2300HR includes Casio’s Tough Solar charging system, which converts light into power. Bluetooth connectivity through the CASIO Watches app allows automatic time adjustment and world time settings. A double LED light improves visibility in low light.

The EDIFICE ECB2300HR is priced at $400 and is available exclusively through Casio’s website.

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