Watch Review|Casio G-Shock

Casio announced the release of the latest addition to its G-Shock family on January 15,2010 : the GA-100/100A lineup. The watch is created to have a large face that features the very popular three-eye design — three dials on the top half of the face — along with a traditional main analog display.

1990 was the year the first G-Shock to feature three-dial face, ever since then the legacy has carried on to the digital-analog models of the new GA-100/100A lineup in a bold, three-dimensional, large-face design. These new G-Shock watches boast a variety of functions including a 1/1000-second stopwatch, a velocity indicator, and magnetic resistance compliant with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The solid operation is enhanced by over-sized buttons with anti-slip finish, and a large face with easy-to-read displays for viewing the results of important measurements.

The functionality of these new basic models is apparent on the design of the watch face. In addition to the main hour and minute hands, the watches display setting functions and speeds on LCDs at the 2 o’clock and 10 o’clock positions and on the analog dial with a small hand at the 12 o’clock position. The dynamic symmetric design of the GA-100/100A models is enhanced by two square LCDs at the 4 o’clock and 8 o’clock positions that display measured times, a calendar, world time and other functions. Beveled-edge dials and 12 raised hour markers provide a three-dimensional depth for bold styling, while rivet-like protrusions on the center right and left of the bezel as well as on the watchband embody G-Shock toughness.

Details

Construction :

Shock resistant, ISO-compliant magnetic resistant

Water Resistance :

200 meters

Main Functions :

World time for 48 cities (29 time zones, daylight saving on/off) and coordinated universal time; 1/1000-second stopwatch with velocity indicator; countdown timer; 5 independent daily alarms (of which 1 snooze alarm); hourly time signal, full auto-calendar, 12/24-hour format; LED light (auto light switch and afterglow, selectable illumination duration: 1.5/3.0 second)

Approx. Battery Life :

2 years on CR1220

Accuracy at Normal Temperature :

±15 seconds per month

Size of Case / Total Weight :

55.0mm × 51.2mm × 16.9mm / approximately 70g

Price: $99