Casio G
And the battery life is estimated to be about three years, give or take depending on how much you play around with your watch. EDC shot of the GA A watch from CasioAs far as technology goes there’s none of the new digital watch capabilities like GPS tracking, Bluetooth connecting, or the solar functions that some other watches in the Casio range have. There’s plenty of the usual G-Shock functions to play around with but this is a watch that tells the time, looks good, keeps things simple, and sells for a great price. Stainless steel watch buckle on the GA2100The two black models have a metal buckle and the all red model has a plastic buckle to keep with the red theme. I’m yet to handle the all red model 2100 but I’ve heard they both feel good.
While it is definitely a distinctive bezel, it is a smaller and less obtrusive one than other G-Shock models. This gives the watch a more conservative look, while still retaining g shock protection signature G-Shock elements with the case and band. The dial of the GA-2100 offers a refined style that isn’t too busy and looks both contemporary and timeless.
I’m usually wearing watches around the 40mm range as that’s my sweet spot so you would think that the big jump in size would be awkward but it’s not, it feels just right on my 19cm (7.5 inch) wrist. If you’re used to wearing G-Shocks that usually come in at around 50mm in size you’ll find the new GA-2100 to be quite a bit smaller and more compact. The new GA-2100, also known as CasiOak due to the case’s that resembles an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, breaks away from the square-shaped case. While the G-Shocks have been analog before, the GA-2100 presents the handset front and center, consistently overtaking the digital display and giving the watch a familiarity that mechanical watch collectors will love. The G-Shock GA-2100 case and bezel comes with Casio’s own blend of resin and carbon fiber. They call it Carbon Core Guard structure because it is so light and strong.
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The sword shaped hour and minute hands are the only components of the GA-2100 that are not red, thanks to some lume that could be stronger, so they stand out quite well. The twelve indices around the dial’s perimeter are in a slightly lighter shade than the dial’s base, and they’re raised, giving the dial a bit of depth and lending an extra touch of legibility. While not something you’d wear as a dress piece (unless you’re being willfully transgressive, which I’m on board for) the case has an undeniable ability to slide gracefully under a shirt cuff. There’s a novelty in this that long time G-Shock users will find endlessly amusing – to hold it in your hand is to understand it’s built to the same tough standards as every other G-Shock, but it’s light and thin enough to very nearly forget about. The GA-2100 has already been dubbed the “CasiOak” all over the watch internet, and other similar mashup nicknames are out there as well. But Casio has been making watches in loud colors in this general shape for years, so why does the GA-2100 suddenly seem to have claimed the mantle of Royal Oak on a hot dog budget?
In addition, his realm extended to parts of Elam and along the Persian Gulf. Eannatum’s Stele of the Vultures depicts vultures pecking at the severed heads and other body parts of his enemies. The dynasty of Lagash, though omitted from the king list, is well attested through several important monuments and many archaeological finds. The Uruk period civilization, exported by Sumerian traders and colonists , had an effect on all surrounding peoples, who gradually evolved their own comparable, competing economies and cultures. The cities of Sumer could not maintain remote, long-distance colonies by military force. The archaeological transition from the Ubaid period to the Uruk period is marked by a gradual shift from painted pottery domestically produced on a slow wheel to a great variety of unpainted pottery mass-produced by specialists on fast wheels.
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 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.
Yes the octagonal shape of the watch is reminiscent of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, hence the Casioak nickname, but I love the design of it. It’ll open up the G-Shock range to a whole new group of watch enthusiasts who would have never considered buying one previously. My guess is that we’ll be seeing a lot of new straps for the GA2100 range coming out from Casio and aftermarket watch band makers. There’s no specialty tools required to take the strap off and it’s so easy to do. I haven’t tried any after market straps yet but I probably will in the near future.