Honda
Racing refers to the motor sports activities that Honda Motor Co., Ltd. pursues
around the world. The collaboration between Honda Racing and Edifice, both of
which have origins in Japan, has evolved since 2018 from a shared dedication to
leveraging high-tech capabilities in their global pursuits.
The
ECB-S100HR pays tribute to Honda’s distinguished history and achievements in F1
by drawing its design inspiration from the Honda RA271. Back in 1964, the RA271
was the first entry by a Japanese automaker in an F1 race, with its white body
and red rising sun.
This
body colour, dubbed “Championship White,” became a symbol of Honda’s racing
spirit. The outer ring of the dial on the ECB-S100HR is finished with authentic
Championship White paint, while the inset dial and buttons are accented with
red.
The
periphery of the glass features a printed pattern that evokes a checkered flag,
a nod to Honda’s many victories. The genuine leather band features a two-tone
colour scheme, with the outer side rendered in white and the underside in red.
The
latest Edifice Honda Racing is kitted with the latest Casio features. This
includes the Tough Solar power system, which efficiently converts light to power
the watch, as well as Bluetooth connectivity and a high-luminosity double LED
light. The watch pairs with a smartphone using a dedicated app, to
automatically adjust to the correct time and enable the user to select from any
of over 300 cities for the world time.
Additionally,
the ECB-S100HR comes with a Time & Place function that records the current
date/time and position on a map within the app by just pressing a button on the
watch, allowing users to check where they were and when. The inset dial indicator
at the 9 o’clock position counts down to the alarm or target time, starting
from 30 minutes in advance.