Compare the new and vintage Casio models and you can clearly see the family trait, nevertheless the moniker of “CasiOak” has stuck and the GA-2100 will forever be known as such. Vintage classics like the first Casio G-Shock DW-5000C model are still a great find, especially for a collector. Even though the DW-5000C came out in 1983, it can still hold on its own due to its simplistic design and color scheme.
“The goal is not to test over and over, but to make different tests and effective tests,” said Shohei Ogawa, from the company’s quality assurance department for timepieces. For example, a diving watch would have a pressure test but a standard timepiece would not. Casio G-Shock has proved to be one of the most lucrative lines for Casio’s watch business unit. Kikuo Ibe is the man behind the wildly popular watch, who drummed up the idea of a durable yet affordable watch back in the 1980s, because he broke the valuable timepiece that his father passed on to him. He becomes the Casio’s chief engineer of module development at its timepiece division today.
Casio refers to them as drainage slits; the idea is that water will drain out with no problems while in action when surfing. These models were branded as X-Treme for the Japanese domestic market. DW9052-1C $ 79.95 With full 200M water resistant, shock resistant, 24Hr stopwatch and countdown timer, standard issue never looked this good with the DW9052-1C. GBD800-1 $ 99.00 GBD800 water resistant digital models features a multi-segment digital display to improve readability and operation while engaged in sports. GBD800-1B $ 99.00 GBD800 water resistant digital models features a multi-segment digital display to improve readability and operation while engaged in sports.
GBA800UC-2A The good-looking designs and utility colors of these models maximize coordination possibilities with both everyday fashions and training wear. GA700SK-1A This model features two-tone coloring that matches bright hues with semi-transparent resin for the case and band. GSTB300SD-1A Introducing the new rugged style of G-STEEL models that feature Carbon Core Guard structures.
The 45mm GA is 11.8mm high and the smaller GMA is a mere 11.2mm high. In practical terms, this means that you really do not know you have them on. If you come across an original of this watch, you will find a long lasting, durable item that sustain abuse. Be careful of imitations and knock offs, there are plenty out there. In addition, do not try to replace the battery yourself, pay a reputable business to do it for it will ruin the seal and you will soon see your watch get ruined.
DW5600BBN-1 $ 99.00 From G-SHOCK, the watch brand that is constantly setting new standards for timekeeping toughness, comes the DW5600BBN-1 with monotone black coloring and a cloth band. DW9052-1B $ 69.95 Some say, “If it isn’t broken. Don’t fix it.” Well, G-Shock thought it time to add a subtle change to the classic DW9052. GA100MB-1A $ 99.00 G-Shock’s most popular large case analog/digital series introduces a matte black watch, the GA100MB-1A. If you have owned a G-Shock or Casio AQ Tough Solar analogue/digital watch then the new 5611 Module hand operation will be intuitive and familiar. Select the traditional ADJ setting on the digital screen, adjust the time to the chosen value and the hands automatically match the inverted LCD display. The Casio GA-2100 series has the same 8-sided bezel design, and it is no surprise that significant parallels have been drawn between the external appearance of the two watches.
This is a large watch, this could be a good or bad, depending what you use it for. I have been measuring accuracy for over a month now and it is still accurate to the second compared to the atomic clock. The TIDE function is great especially if you sail on the ocean, but this is not a mariners watch, it’s just to large. I took a star away from a 5 star rating g shock protection because it is hard to read the digital display day or night. The illumination button does not illuminate the digital display, only the large white blocks light up, its cool looking but the function of watching the digital display is lost in the dark. If you want all the bells and whistles, this is not the watch, you need to spend another couple of hundred.
G2900F-1V Ten years is a long time and that’s exactly why we used a battery that lasts just as long. Equipped with E-Data memory and 4 multi-function alarms, you’ll never miss a step. GGB100BTN-1A G-SHOCK has teamed up once again with renowned snowboard brand, Burton, to release a limited-edition MUDMASTER timepiece. GMWB5000TCF2 This is a new variation on the full-metal GMWB5000 that incorporates titanium material into the square-face design, which inherits the DNA of the original G-SHOCK DW5000C. GSTS100G-1A Part of the G-STEEL Series with legendary G-SHOCK performance, yet the look of a metal timepiece.
The approximate price range of the G-Shock starts at $100 USD up to more than $1,000 USD. That said, several variations of G-Shock can be quite expensive due to the state-of-the-art features which made them a popular choice within the market. GA400SK-1A4 This model features two-tone coloring that matches bright hues with semi-transparent resin for the case and band. DW5700SF-1 Based on the DW6900, which is designed to withstand impact from any direction, comes a new model with at matte black finish. MRGG2000BL9A These models commemorate the 25th anniversary of the release of the DW-6900, with its distinctive three digital dials, back in 1995.