It reminds me of the recent G-Shock G-Steel GST-B400, which could be seen as the Edifice’s closest relation in the G-Shock range. The case cleverly mixes a brushed effect stainless steel with smaller polished sections, really emphasizing the shape. All these things make the Edifice EQB-1100 tough - not quite G-Shock tough, but there’s no doubt it’ll withstand a few knocks, and the sapphire crystal should shrug off scratches, too.
The case is made from stainless steel and so is the bracelet, while the dial is covered in sapphire crystal. This is an upmarket watch, not just in design, but also where it really counts - in the materials used. It’s this, along with the chronograph style, that made trying an Edifice out as a comparison to a connected G-Shock so appealing. Royal Oak vibes aside, the Edifice EQB-1100 is very wearable in comparison to some of the older Edifice watches I wore some years ago, which were far thicker and heavier. The Edifice EQB-1100 with the G-Shock GA-2100 (red) and G-Shock GM-2100 (metal). For reference, I’m wearing the watch in the photos, and my wrist measures 6.5 inches. It’s obviously a big watch, but the careful design and slim case means those with smaller wrists shouldn’t find it looks too large. However, I don’t think it’s only suitable for large wrists. It’s a clearly masculine design with bold markings on the bezel, the large Edifice branding on the dial, and mix of polished and brushed stainless steel. The integrated lugs have the same effect. There are button guards around the crown, but not around the buttons that flank it, which also helps make the case appear smaller on your wrist. For example, the screw heads are partially covered by the bezel, which helps visibly minimize the case’s substantial 45mm width. There are also some little design details to appreciate. This alone makes it very different from many G-Shocks. It is an incredibly slim watch at 8.9mm, and this low profile means it will fit under just about any cuff, making it convenient and a good match with most outfits. Andy Boxall/Digital Trendsīut there is plenty more to like here. The Edifice EQB-1100 also has an octagonal bezel and, although it doesn’t quite share the same style as the GA-2100 or a Royal Oak, the presence of an octagonal bezel will be enough of a reason to buy for some people. It was propelled to cult status due to this unusual bezel, which is somewhat reminiscent of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak range. One of the most successful G-Shock watches recently is the GA-2100 - and its metal equivalent, the GM-2100 - a low-cost, super-slim G-Shock with an octagonal bezel. I was pleased to try out the Edifice EQB-1100, which I expected it to be more of the same, just with a different design, but while the watch itself is exactly what I wanted it to be, the tech isn’t. I’ve worn many connected G-Shock watches, and consider them to be excellent examples of how watch brands can embrace connected tech, without sacrificing the character and draw of a traditional timepiece.
The range consists more of motorsport-inspired watches and chronographs that look very different from a G-Shock, yet still have many of the same connected features and benefit from Casio’s understanding of what makes a great watch. If you look at Casio’s connected G-Shock watches and like the idea of a hybrid-style, mildly connected watch, but aren’t on board with the brand’s unique designs, you may have been tempted by the Casio Edifice watches instead.
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