Casio Releases First 30th Anniversary G-SHOCK Models
Featuring Red Brand Color Inspired by the Image of the Rising Sun
- August 10, 2012
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TOKYO, August 10, 2012 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced today
that it will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its G-SHOCK brand of
shock-resistant watches—coming up in April 2013—by releasing
commemorative and collaboration models and hosting various events and
other activities around the world over the next year. The celebration
begins today with three new anniversary models featuring a red color
scheme reminiscent of a rising sun.
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—the DW-5000—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. Casio has developed nearly 3,000 G-SHOCK models thus far.
With the inclusion of innovative functions and constant performance
improvements, the G-SHOCK brand continues to define the cutting edge.
The first three watches in the upcoming series of 30th anniversary
models feature the G-SHOCK red brand color. The vivid red inspired by
the rising sun highlights and distinguishes these watches. Gold
detailing in the LCD and lettering as well as gold ion plating on metal
parts such as the back plate and screws give the watches a glamorous
look suitable for the 30th anniversary celebration. Each of the new
models recalls the design and functionality of different popular G-SHOCK
models of years gone by. The back plates are engraved with a 30th
anniversary logo designed by world-famous graphic designer Eric Haze,
and each watch comes with custom packaging worthy of the special
occasion.
Main features of these three 30th Anniversary Models
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- FROGMAN GF-8230A features ISO 200-meter water resistance
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- MUDMAN G-9330A is dust-resistant and dirt-resistant, and has twin censors for compass bearing and temperature
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- DW-6930A has the globally popular G-SHOCK rounded design
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Main Specifications
FROGMAN GF-8230A
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Construction
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Shock-resistant
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Water Resistance
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ISO 200-meter water resistance
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Diving Functions
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Dive time: 1 second increments, up to 23:59'59;
Surface interval: 1 minute increments, up to 47:59'59 |
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Memory Capacity
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10 sets of data (dive time, dive start time, dive date)
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Moon Data
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Moon age of the specific date, moon phase graph
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World Time
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48 cities (31 time zones; daylight saving on/off;
daylight saving time (summer time) auto switching/ standard time and
Coordinated Universal Time
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Stopwatch
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1/100-second stopwatch; measuring capacity: 23:59'59.99''; split time
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Countdown Timer
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Setting accuracy: 1 minute; 24 hours maximum per set; unit of measure: 1 second
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Alarm
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5 independent daily alarms (1 snooze alarm); hourly time signal
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Other Functions
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Battery recharge warning; full auto-calendar;
12/24-hour format; button operation tone on/off; EL backlight (full-auto
EL backlight)
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Power Source
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Tough Solar power system (solar-charging system)
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Continuous Operation
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About 27 months with the power-saving function* ON after full charge
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Size of Case
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52.0 × 50.3 × 18.0mm
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Total Weight
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Approx. 112g
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MUDMAN G-9330A
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Construction
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Shock-resistant
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Water Resistance
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200 meters
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Digital Compass
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Measures and displays direction as one of 16 points;
measuring range: 0° to 359°; measuring unit: 1°; 20 seconds continuous
measurement; graphic direction pointer; bearing memory; magnetic
declination correction; bidirectional calibration and northerly
calibration function
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Thermometer
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Measuring range: -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F); measuring unit: 0.1°C (0.2°F)
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Moon Data
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Moon age of the input data; moon phase graph
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World Time
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48 cities (31 time zones; daylight saving on/off) and Coordinated Universal Time
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Stopwatch
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1/100-second stopwatch; measuring capacity: 999:59'59.99"; elapsed time; split time
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Countdown Timer
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Setting accuracy: 1 minute; 24 hours 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; button operation
tone on/off; electro-luminescent backlight (full auto EL light with
afterglow); selectable illumination duration: 1.5 or 3.0 seconds
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Power Source
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Tough Solar power system (solar-charging system)
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Continuous Operation
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About 22 months with the power-saving function* ON after full charge
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Size of Case
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53.0 × 50.8 × 18.2 mm
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Total Weight
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68.5 g
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DW-6930A
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Construction
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Shock-resistant
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Water Resistance
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200 meters
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Stopwatch
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1/100-second stopwatch; measuring capacity:
00'00"00~59'59"99 (for the first 60 minutes), 1:00'00~23:59'59 (after 60
minutes); split time
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Countdown timer
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Setting accuracy: 1 second; 24 hours maximum per set; unit of measure:1 second; auto-repeat
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Alarm
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Multi-function alarm; hourly time signal
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Other Functions
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Full auto-calendar; 12/24-hour format; EL backlight
with afterglow; flash alert (flashes with buzzer that sounds for alarm,
hourly time signal, countdown timer, time up alarm)
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Approx. battery life
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2 years on CR2016
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Size of Case
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53.2 × 50.0 × 16.3mm
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Total Weight
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Approx. 67g
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