Casio Edifice Finally Got Elegance Right EFB 730D Green Dial Review

Edifice was the line-up known for crafting some of the most stylish sporty chronograph watches When you talk about Edifice you're nothing short of exceptional quality Malb 304 features a 316L grade stainless steel solid link bracelet and case with a brushed finish How is Edifice Lineup doing with these items which have been rare since they weren't common back then The first video on this channel Edifice 539BK is an absolute must-watch It's been 15 years maybe even longer since I've had this watch The design language is akin to a Lamborghini Diablo—far ahead of its time Then when the design is excellent the quality is top-notch and the price range is just right it's already well known for delivering great value for money watches Still collectors don't talk much about Edifice Why Because of its bulky design And pay attention—I didn’t say consumers here who are influenced I said collectors like you and me Regardless of how it may be a watch is always appreciated Appreciation is always for good things The more sporty and aggressive the design of the Edifice the more inappropriate its dimensions become They were feature-packed and sturdy but not elegant or comfortable But everything changed one day with the launch of the EFV730D series A watch that perfectly embodies everything a watch should be—worthy of being collected Night after night this watch made it onto people's wish lists In fact mine too This watch had become a priority Because the only element left for Edifice to focus on was elegance And finally that was the look on the faces of those people in the watch Well there are countless things to say about this watch But before that welcome to Dial Discussions where we chat casually about watches And if you're also interested in learning more this channel is for you Just like last year I was focused on covering Indian microbrands The collaborations I was able to make Any brands I could have featured That's what I understood—I did it Likewise this year I’m planning to cover chronograph watches —mostly classic in design but with a few refreshing twists And I believe there couldn’t have been a better start to this year than with this watch Its grey variant was such a stylish piece A minimal professional panda face a rear angular case design It becomes straight toward the lugs while featuring a round dial This is a very well-executed vintage aesthetic maintaining that contemporary feel without making it feel forced I've recommended that watch to many people because it's a blind buy You can't go wrong with that watch And these videos are also not on that same watch But then I saw this one on New Year's Day Because I'm always searching for something unique yet elegant And we just love vintage things And my checklist for this watch was finally complete Meaning how often do you see pastel green dials Every tiny detail in this watch is incredibly precise like when you talk about the minute and hour hands how sharp and angular they are Similarly those hour markers angled in a way that makes it seem as though it's dissolving into the dial Every dial features a sunburst effect And there is also a thin chrome ring around the sub dials which separates it from the dial surface adding an extra layer of depth They've added a sub-dial matching the dark green chapter ring to maintain contrast Overall this watch is full of character and has great depth in its design It's amazing how every element interacts with light Not to mention the pop-up orange hue on the secondary dial And if you're curious about what these sub dials represent the one on the left is the chronograph minute counter and the one at the bottom is the chronograph seconds and at the 3 o'clock position it's a 24-hour subdial Even the bracelet has considerable depth Overall it has a brushed finish bu There are horizontal separations in the glossy finish And the center links are slightly raised I was adjusting the links and realized that these four-step micro adjustments are perfect for my wrist It's very unlikely but it's not a big deal if it doesn't happen—yes it's deeply satisfying when it does Overall I absolutely love this watch—love the aesthetic the design— The brand has paid attention to one thing at a time The only thing missing is tactile feedback in the push buttons Now this is not a mecha quartz it has a regular quartz chronograph movement It doesn't give that satisfying clicky feel when you press it Like this DWC triple crown It features Seiko's VK63 mechanical quartz movement which serves two purposes One is a sweeping seconds hand movement and the other is a tactile push mechanism But if you see this Irony watch It doesn't have a mecha quartz movement but the brand still gave the pushers their own satisfying tactile feel—trust me it's really pleasing So Casio could have done exactly the same thing Even if you're not offering a mecha-quartz movement I believe tactile feedback is important when using a chronograph so you know you've successfully pressed something And at this point let me clarify one thing This isn't something you should decide on while buying this watch That doesn't mean you're missing a major functionality by not having it Another thing I noticed at the time of unboxing is that the experience has already diminished compared to before Previously Casio used to include a white leather pillow with the edifice It deteriorates over time obviously But this time it's just a piece of cardboard Like a watch from the Enticer series If it were a micro brand Like DWC or Argos they deliver the proper experience Which isn't necessary Think of it this way: the collector is going to use a watch box There's no point in offering a premium box And at the same time for an average consumer Anyone who's already spent 11-12k on this watch And he’s getting this cardboard box Something in between is needed —neither excessive nor unusable If I had to conclude this watch is simply a refreshed take on a classic design It already exists Meaning I'd strongly recommend buying the Panda and reverse Panda variants of this watch any day Because it's a classic But if your condition is my desire Buying gadiyas has become a necessity It feels like I can't breathe if I don't buy it So then these variants come into play Meaning these aren't your everyday looking watches—they stand out I mean they're elegant and unique too But understand one thing: You'll do well to wear it occasionally But it mostly depends on you Just like you carry them And I hope you enjoyed today's video No dot is yours You can ask your questions in the comments section below And it's listed in the description of my Instagram handle So take care I hope you're doing well