Casio to Release Second Color-matched Set of
30th Anniversary G-SHOCK Watches
Black and Blue Color Scheme Symbolizes the Beginning of a New Era
- December 21, 2012
GA-113B-1, GA-303B-1
TOKYO, December 21, 2012 – Casio Computer Co., Ltd., today announced the
release of the second set of color-matched watches to celebrate the
30th anniversary of its G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches—coming
up in April 2013. The new watches feature a black and blue color scheme
that symbolizes the beginning of a new era for G-SHOCK.
The G-SHOCK brand got its start when a single Casio engineer decided to
try to develop a watch that was virtually unbreakable. The original
model with shock-resistant construction was released in 1983.
Overturning the idea of wristwatches being fragile and easy to break,
the G-SHOCK created a whole new market for tough watches. Since that
time, the brand has continued to evolve in pursuit of even greater
toughness, with new features, performance enhancements, and evolving
designs.
The new anniversary watches are available in two models that deliver
cutting-edge features and designs that demonstrate the 30 years of
evolution. The black base color represents G-SHOCK, while the blue
detailing in the watchface and buttons symbolizes the brilliant blue sky
before daybreak, as if to mark a new era. Each watch features a strap
keeper engraved with three stars, representing the first three decades
of G-SHOCK.
Just like the first anniversary watches, the back plates are engraved
with a 30th anniversary logo designed by world-famous graphic designer
Eric Haze. Each watch comes with custom packaging worthy of the special
occasion.
Main Features of the two models
■The GA-113B-1 features a big, bold face with 1/1000-second stopwatch
■The GA-303B-1 features an in-dial ring with gear motif, for a retro look
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Main Specifications
GA-113B-1
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Construction
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Shock-resistant; magnetism-resistant
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Water Resistance
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200 meters
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World Time
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48 cities (29 time zones, daylight saving on/off) and coordinated universal time; home and local time swapping function
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Stopwatch
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1/1000-second; measuring capacity: 100 hours; velocity indicator; lap / split measurement switching
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Countdown Timer
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Setting accuracy: 1 minute; 24-hour maximum per set; unit of measure: 1 second; auto repeat
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Alarm
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5 independent daily alarms (of which 1 snooze alarm); hourly time signal
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Other Functions
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Full auto-calendar, 12/24-hour format; LED light (auto
light switch and afterglow, selectable illumination duration: 1.5/3.0
second)
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Accuracy at Normal Temperature
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±15 seconds per month
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Approx. Battery Life
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2 years on CR1220
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Size of Case
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55.0 × 51.2 × 16.9 mm
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Total Weight
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Approx. 72 g
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GA-303B-1
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Construction
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Shock-resistant; magnetism-resistant
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Water Resistance
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200 meters
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World Time
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48 cities (29 time zones, daylight saving on/off) and coordinated universal time; home and local time swapping function
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Stopwatch
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1/100-second; measuring capacity: 1000 hours; lap / split measurement switching
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Countdown Timer
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Setting accuracy: 1 minute; 24-hour maximum per set; unit of measure: 1 second
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Alarm
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5 independent daily alarms (of which 1 snooze alarm); hourly time signal
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Other Functions
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Full auto-calendar, 12/24-hour format; LED light (auto
light switch and afterglow, super illuminator; selectable illumination
duration: 1.5/3.0 second)
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Accuracy at Normal Temperature
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±15 seconds per month
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Approx. Battery Life
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3 years on SR927 x 2
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Size of Case
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55.1 × 52.2 × 16.5 mm
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Total Weight
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Approx. 77.8 g
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