Casio G
But little by little Casio are leveling up their watches, giving even their most modest models upgrades in all the right places. The new analog-digital GA-2100 does just that and more with Casio’s rock-solid new case technology, while also sporting a retro-inspired design that fits right at home on a modern watch. The baby g shock manufacturer calls his creation the Carbon Core Guard structure, which not only helps to improve the impact-resistant properties of the case , but also reduces the weight of the watch, and this is also important. To the right downward’s in a diamond shape is the LCD area which is hard to read at the best times.
The result is that G-Shock can build a case with a thinner layer of plastic material while still offering the same protection G-Shock is known for. If this case making technique is allowed to expand and trickle into other G-Shock lines the possibilities are nearly endless. This watch can be had for $100 from a certain large online retailer. It has an octagonal case shape, not unlike a certain Holy Trinity brand’s famed sports watch, and it’s bright red. If you wear this watch out in a public place, someone is going to comment on the fact that it’s red.
My fingernails don’t quite reach the bolt action part of the pin to release the strap but anything small that looks like a screwdriver will work. The GA2100 baby g shock has the thinnest profile of any of the G-Shock watches, coming in at 11.8mm. Size-wise it comes in at 48.5mm x 45.4 which sounds much larger than it wears.
Overall, although the dial is quite busy, you have to keep in mind there is a lot of fit on this dual-time watch when you have all those functions, and Casio has done a great job keeping it clean. The all-black sombre elegance of the GA A1ER, the classic Casioak, pairs well even with a nice olive green shirt and tailored chinos. The hidden benefit of slim wrists, is the ability to get even quite chunky watches under a nice cuff and, for me, these types of style contrasts rule.
The strap is really of high-quality rubber and it gives a premium look. The Casio G-Shock GA-2100 range comes in three main colors – all black , black with some gray accents, and all red. OK, an entire week with only the popular G-Shock Casioak as a wrist buddy has been refreshing, but what about the dark blue suit / white shirt get-up I’ve got planned for a cocktail party? On Zoom – again, but with the laptop at a distance and the occasional stand-up toast, my choice g shock watch is clear, making the threesome a glittering foursome (God save me if my wife read this, a week of top models and threesomes…) . The GA-2100 is interesting because the dial and case seem to all be part of the same object, as opposed to being distinct elements that make up a complete timepiece. Here is where the Royal Oak comparison actually makes the most sense – that’s a watch whose style is built on a harmony between the angular case and its integrated bracelet.
But it is very important to understand in the matter of ‘Tech’ no one can beat the ‘Japanese Technology’ and in no space, they have given so many functions. I admit it is no match to the G-Shock ‘origin’ (GMW-B5000) but still it is classy and powerful. It gives a good feel on hands, and not like the other G-shock’s that feel bulky on hands.
Fans will easily recognize it as a G-Shock, but at the same time, it doesn’t scream “G-Shock” to others. High-strength resin material, which is reinforced with carbon fibers, makes it possible to create a case that is a mere 11.8 mm thin, which is the thinnest among G-SHOCK combination models. The “BAR” value indicates the number of atmospheres to which water resistance is ensured.