Press release
01.09.2026
CASIO VINTAGE COLLECTION
Casio to Release Collaboration Watch with Café Kitsuné
Norderstedt, September 1, 2026 — Casio Europe announced today the release of the AQ-230ECK, a new collaboration watch featuring a distinctive matcha green dial, developed with the contemporary and sophisticated coffee shop Café Kitsuné.
Founded in 2013, Café Kitsuné now has more than 32 locations worldwide, including Tokyo and Paris. The brand is known for its unique Art de Vivre (French for “Art of Living”), blending French and Japanese sensibilities. It was also among the first to introduce matcha to Paris in 2014, part of its efforts to share the appeal of Japanese tea culture with a wider audience. Café Kitsuné is recognized for its expertise in specialty coffee, with careful attention to every step from sourcing and roasting to brewing.
The new AQ-230ECK is based on the AQ-230, a popular analog-digital combination watch in a classic square-face design. Inspired by Japan’s iconic tea culture and refined Café Kitsuné aesthetics, the watch features matcha green tones that capture the distinctive character of the collaboration.
The collaboration is reflected in the smallest details, as well. The iconic Café Kitsuné fox symbol appears on both the dial and the case back, while the Café Kitsuné logo is engraved on the case back and clasp. The watch also comes in special packaging with a matcha-inspired color scheme, completing the collaboration’s distinctive design.
Despite its lightweight and comfortable feel on the wrist, the watch is equipped with practical features for everyday use, including water resistance, an alarm, stopwatch, hourly time signal, auto calendar, and EL backlight.
Blending functional design with Japanese-inspired elements, the AQ-230ECK reflects the refined atmosphere where Paris meets Tokyo, resulting in a distinctive timepiece that brings subtle style to everyday life.
Café Kitsuné
A pioneer of matcha in Paris since 2014, Café Kitsuné is also an expert in the art of specialty coffee, covering all stages from roasting to preparation. The coffee is sourced directly from producers to ensure quality and better traceability. Over the past ten years, Café Kitsuné has successfully diversified its activities, expanded its expertise, and opened numerous cafés around the world. This includes bars in Tokyo, and more recently, a restaurant and a day club in Bali. At the crossroads of a coffee shop and a concept store, Café Kitsuné also offers fashion selections, accessories, and tableware. With 32 locations worldwide today, Café Kitsuné continues to expand its presence.
About CASIO
In 1974, the Japanese company CASIO set a milestone in watchmaking history with the development of one of the world's first digital wristwatches. CASIO continues to produce watches that impress with their functionality and design, and which not only anticipate trends but also significantly set them. The CASIO TIMELESS COLLECTION skillfully brings the stylish and distinctive watch design of the 1970s and 1990s into the present day.