Casio to Release Full-Metal G-SHOCK Watches with Octagonal Bezel

Adding to the popular 2100 line featuring a streamlined, minimalist design

GM-B2100D

Norderstedt, July 28, 2022 — Casio Europe GmbH announced today the latest additions to its G-SHOCK shock-resistant watches. These three new GM-B2100 watches, with a full-metal design now adopted for iconic octagonal bezel of the 2100 line.

Since the 2019 release of the GA-2100 — a contemporary interpretation of the very first G-SHOCK, the DW-5000C — the slim, simple, streamlined design of the 2100 line has proven popular, especially among younger consumers.

This new shock-resistant GM-B2100 watches employ stainless steel as the exterior material for the case, band, and bezel, pushing the 2100 line forward in both full-metal construction and sharp design. In order to ensure shock resistance in these metal-clad timepieces, the shock-resistant structure created for the iconic shape of the full-metal GMW-B5000 was adopted for the screw-back case, band, and bezel joints of these watches as well, with buffering components made of fine resin installed between the bezel and case.

The bezel, put through meticulous processes — first forging, then cutting and polishing — are precisely crafted for an intricately shaped face that is eye-catchingly solid and stylish. To accentuate the beauty of the metal, the components are treated with different finishes —the bezel with a circular hairline finish on its top surface, the band with a vertical hairline finish, and the bezel bevel, buttons and case back with a mirror finish. The dial is composed of multiple parts to create depth and dimension, while the inset dial ring at the 9 o’clock position and the index marks are treated with a vapor deposition finish for a watch face with a truly quality look.

The three new watches are the silver GM-B2100D with stainless steel gleam, the chic GM-B2100BD with black ion plating, and the GM-B2100GD with bright rose gold, for versatility suited to every style and occasion.

The new watches also deliver practical utility with a Tough Solar charging system that eliminates the need to regularly replace the battery. They are also equipped with Smartphone Link* connectivity via Bluetooth® for accurate timekeeping and easy setting of alarms, countdown timer, world time and other functions from a smartphone app.

* Requires downloading the dedicated CASIO WATCHES app.

Model	Color
GM-B2100D-1AER	Silver
GM-B2100BD-1AER	Black
GM-B2100GD-5AER	Rose Gold

Specifications

Construction		Shock-resistant
Water Resistance		20 bar
Communication Specifications	Communication Standard	Bluetooth® low energy
	Signal Range	Up to 2 meters (may differ depending on surrounding conditions)
World Time		38 time zones* (38 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, auto summer time (DST) switching, home city/world time city swapping * May be updated when connected to a smartphone.
Stopwatch		1/100 second (00’00”00~59’59”99) /1 second (1:00’00” ~23:59’59”); measuring capacity: 23:59’59.99"; measuring modes: elapsed time, lap/split time
Countdown Timer		Measuring unit: 1 second (maximum 1 hours)
Alarm		5 daily alarms; hourly time signal
Mobile LinkFeature (Wireless linking with Bluetooth® devices)		Auto time adjustment Easy watch setting Approximately 300 world time cities Time & place Reminder Phone finder
Other Functions		Hand shift feature; date/month display swapping; day display (in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian or Russian); full auto-calendar; 12/24-hour format; button operation tone on/off; battery level indicator; double LED light (Super Illuminator and afterglow: 1.5 seconds or 3 seconds)
Power Source		Tough Solar power system (solar-charging system)
Continuous Operation		About 7 months after full charge, using all functions but without solar charging About 18 months with the power-saving function ON after full charge
Size of Case		49.8×44.4×12.8mm
Total Weight		Approx. 165g

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