Brand: Casio | Model: MTP-E735AR Arabic Dial (Royal Blue) | Reference: MTP-E735AR-2A2V | Category: Affordable / Everyday Dress Watch | Release Year: 2026
Last updated: September 23, 2026
Casio's first Arabic-dial collection pairs applied Eastern Arabic numerals with an embossed arabesque pattern across the whole dial. The royal blue MTP-E735AR-2A2V keeps the motif tonal and subtle, set in a slim 37.5mm integrated-bracelet steel case with a bilingual Arabic/English day display.
The MTP-E735AR takes Casio's existing E735 integrated-bracelet platform and gives it a genuinely regional identity. Instead of a flat or sunburst finish, the dial carries a swirling arabesque relief from edge to edge, framed by applied Eastern Arabic numerals rather than printed ones, a nice step up at this price level. The day wheel at 3 o'clock can be set to Arabic or English. The royal blue version is arguably the most wearable of the five colorways. The pattern sits tone-on-tone, so the texture reveals itself in changing light rather than dominating the dial. Faceted sword hands with lume strips and a needle seconds hand keep it legible. Although developed with the Middle East & Africa in mind, and officially launched there on 23 September 2026, the series is also listed on Casio's international catalogue. It comes in black, ice blue, royal blue, turquoise and white.
An entry-level quartz piece rather than an investment watch, but a culturally specific first for Casio. Applied numerals and a fully textured dial are unusual at this price, and regional launches like this can be hard to source elsewhere, which may make it an interesting pickup for Casio collectors outside the region.
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