Review
Most obviously, there is the resemblance to the famous Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. The CasiOak’s bezel has an octagonal edge that in its proportions and softness unavoidably conjures AP’s icon. Nor can you help but read the Royal Oak’s integrated bracelet into the way that the CasiOak’s strap meets its case. But this G-Shock also has a host of features that tap into broader notions of good taste that prevail within the watch world.
The now discontinued two/tone grey G-Shock GA-2100ET-8A matches damn well with some grey cotton sweatpants, strategically worn with a more formal navy merino knit for those Zoom meetings. For a G-Shock, it feels slender at 45mm and with a short 48.5mm lug to lug and no weight, it’s a perfect daily wearer. The bonus is the clever world time mode allowing me to keep up with the editorial team in Melbourne while being locked down here in Norway. While I love mechanical watches, this is just an understated, feather-light presence that does its job quietly. It’s not only remarkably affordable for a watch that is basking in such intense hype, it’s also notably affordable for a G-Shock.
In daylight the dial reflects light from different facets of the multilayer structure, while at night things get a little harder to read. The shapes along the way play with whatever light g shock watch managed to enter the watch and again just looks amazing. Starting with the bezel and we’re off to the best possible start. The octagon is a classic shape that works so well on a watch.
That in itself is a neat touch, and it’s these less traditional features that lend this piece fizz. It isn’t a cheap Royal Oak wannabe, it’s unmistakably a G-Shock – and it works as a watch on its own terms. If you were at school in the 1990s, you’ll remember G-Shock-wearing classmates slamming their watches on the ground to prove their indestructibility. We have been wearing the CasiOak this past fortnight and it has that same hard-as-nails quality. The hands have luminescence applied to them to help with legibility in the dark, and this is a good thing since it also means you save battery as you won’t have to turn on the light every time you just want to read the time.
The grey strap is made of silicone – the material which is characterised by lightness and high level of damage resistance. The grey dial features a mineral crystal, which is very resistant to impacts and scratches that are caused during daily use. The watch with a water resistance of 200 meters means it can be worn while swimming or freediving at greater depths. Casio G-SHOCK GA A1ER is an authentic watch that you can purchase in our authorised store. The model is packed in a branded box and comes with a manufacturer’s warranty.
Synthetic resin is the ideal material for wrist straps thanks to its extremely durable and flexible properties. The daily alarm reminds you about recurring events with an acoustic signal at the time you have set. This model has 5 independent alarms for flexible reminders of important appointments. The button tones for using the mode button can be turned off. This means that the watch no longer beeps when switching from one function to another.
The budget G-Shock model with an octagonal case and the latest Carbon Core Guard protection. The GA-2100 form factor resembles the first G-Shock DW-5000C, but with a pronounced octagonal shape and more streamlined corners – this way the Japanese pay tribute to the g shock watch glorious past of the high-impact direction. The carbon fiber that is used in the GA-2100 case makes the watch more durable and lighter, not to mention the case thickness of 11.8 mm – the series can be called the thinnest among all G-Shock with an analogue dial.
A small digital display on the bottom right corner of the dial displays only a small amount of information at any given time. The standard view is the current time with running seconds. The display can also show the stopwatch, timer, alarms, and other time zones. Of the 3 colorways available, the version seen here is the most legible. The high contrast between the white hour markers and hands and the black dial make the CasiOak easy to read at a quick glance. If you’re still in two minds about g shock ga 2100 and are thinking about choosing a similar product, AliExpress is a great place to compare prices and sellers.