Tokyo, October 10, 2017 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd., will celebrate the 35th anniversary of its G-SHOCK brand in April 2018. To mark this milestone, Casio announced today the release of GOLD TORNADO, a commemorative collection of three G-SHOCK models featuring brilliant gold color accents against a base of symbolic black and red.
The development of G-SHOCK began in 1981 with an engineer's passion to create a rugged watch that would not break even if dropped. The first G-SHOCK model was released in 1983, and since that time, the brand has continued to evolve based on the brand concept of "Absolute Toughness."
The GOLD TORNADO collection features the symbolic black brand color as well as red as its base colors, highlighted with brilliant gold color accents to deliver a look worthy of a special-edition 35th anniversary collection. All three models in the collection boast monolithic black bodies, with bright red on the back of the two-tone watch bands and the "SINCE 1983" on the watch face. Each model features gold ion plating on the main metal parts including the bezel, case, and screws, with gold color accents used extensively in other areas. Casio chose the color gold to symbolize the G-SHOCK heritage of constantly impacting the world by delivering new toughness in construction since day one, and the aspiration to maintain the brilliant presence which creates a buzz by producing astonishment and delight.
The case backs of these models are engraved with the G-SHOCK 35th anniversary logo designed by Eric Haze, a world-renowned graphic artist, while the strap keeper is emblazoned with a star emblem that signifies 35 years. All three also come in special packaging with lavish use of gold color.
The Three Models of the GOLD TORNADO Collection
- GPW-2000TFB features next-generation Connected Engine 3-Way module
- G-STEEL GST-B100TFB incorporates lightweight, rigid carbon materials in the bezel
- FROGMAN GWF-D1035B is a pro-grade diver's watch with gold color accents on the LCD
Specifications
GPW-2000TFB
Construction |
Triple G Resist (shock-resistant, centrifugal gravitational force-resistant, and vibration-resistant) |
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Water Resistance |
200 meters |
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Magnetic Resistance |
ISO 764-compliant magnetic resistance |
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GPS Signal Frequency |
1575.42 MHz |
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Radio Frequency |
77.5 kHz (DCF77: Germany); 60 kHz
(MSF: UK); 60 kHz (WWVB: USA); 40 kHz (JJY: Fukushima, Japan) / 60 kHz
(JJY: Kyushu, Japan); 68.5 kHz (BPC: China) |
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GPS Signal Reception |
Time-calibration (auto,* manual); acquisition of position information (manual)
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Radio Wave Reception |
Automatic reception up to six times a day (except for use in China: up to five times a day) |
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Communication Specifications |
Communication Standard |
Bluetooth® Low Energy* |
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Signal Range |
Up to 2m (may differ depending on surrounding conditions) |
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World Time |
Standard time for 28 cities (39 time zones*;
daylight saving on/off; daylight saving time (summer time) auto
switching); Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) ; home time/world time
switching; direct access to UTC
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Stopwatch |
Measuring unit: 1 second, measuring capacity: 24 hours |
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Countdown Timer |
Measuring unit: 1 second; countdown range: 1 minute to 24 hours |
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Alarm |
1 independent daily alarm |
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Other functions |
Mobile Link functions (world time:
over 300 cities, auto time adjustment, One-Touch Time Adjustment, Flight
Log, easy watch setting); automatic hand correction (hour, minute and
second hand); day and date display; full auto-calendar; LED light
(super illuminator and afterglow); latitude/longitude display; low
battery alert |
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Power Source |
Tough Solar™ power system (solar-charging system) |
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Continuous Operation |
About 23 months with the power-saving function* ON after full charge
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Size of Case |
66.0 × 57.1 × 18.2 mm |
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Total Weight |
Approx. 120g |
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GST-B100TFB
Construction |
Shock-resistant |
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Water Resistance |
200 meters |
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Communication Specifications |
Communication Standard |
Bluetooth® Low Energy* |
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Signal Range |
Up to 2m (may differ depending on surrounding conditions) |
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Accuracy at Normal Temperature |
±15 seconds per month
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Dual Time |
Home city time swapping |
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Stopwatch |
Measuring unit: 1 second; measuring capacity: 23:59'59; measuring modes: elapsed time, split time |
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Countdown Timer |
Measuring unit: 1 second; countdown range: 1 minute to 24 hours |
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Alarm |
1 independent daily alarm |
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Other Functions |
Mobile Link functions (world time:
over 300 cities, One-Touch Time Adjustment, Automatic Time Adjustment
[four times a day], daylight saving time auto switching, alarm setting,
timer setting); full auto-calendar; battery level indicator; LED light
(super illuminator and afterglow) |
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Power Source |
Tough Solar™ power system (solar-charging system) |
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Continuous Operation |
About 24 months with the power-saving function* ON after full charge
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Size of Case |
58.1 × 53.8 × 14.1 mm |
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Total Weight |
Approx. 104g |
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GWF-D1035B
Construction |
Shock-resistant |
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Water Resistance |
ISO 200-meter water resistance |
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Radio Frequency |
77.5 kHz (DCF77: Germany); 60 kHz
(MSF: UK); 60 kHz (WWVB: USA); 40 kHz (JJY: Fukushima, Japan) / 60 kHz
(JJY: Kyushu, Japan); 68.5 kHz (BPC: China) |
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Radio Wave Reception |
Automatic reception up to six times a day (except for use in China: up to five times a day); manual reception |
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Diving Functions |
Measuring range: 0 m to −80 m (−252.5
ft.); measuring unit: 0.1 m (0.5 ft.); dive time measurement up to 6
hours (1-second intervals up to 180 minutes, 1-minute intervals after
180 minutes); automatic measurement start/stop at depth of 1.5 meters (5
ft.) and automatic log memory in Diving Mode; surface interval time
display (max. 48 hours); excessive ascent rate alarm |
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Log Data |
Records 20 diving logs (including dive start time, dive time, maximum depth, and lowest water temperature) |
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Digital Compass |
0–359 degree compass bearing
measurement, direction displayed as one of 16 points (no display in
Diving Mode), 60 seconds continuous measurement (20 seconds in Diving
Mode), North-South-West-East graphic display, bearing memory, auto
horizontal compensation, bidirectional calibration, magnetic declination
correction |
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Thermometer |
Measuring range: −10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F); measuring unit: 0.1°C |
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Time Stamp |
Records 20 date and time sets (also
records water depth and temperature bearing during water depth
measurement, bearing during compass bearing measurement, and temperature
during temperature measurement) |
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Moon Data |
Moon age of the specific date, moon phase graph |
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Tide graph |
Tide: 6 levels |
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World Time |
48 cities (31 time zones; daylight saving on/off) and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC); direct access to UTC |
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Stopwatch |
Measuring unit: 1/100 second; measuring capacity: 100 hours (with split) |
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Countdown Timer |
Measuring unit: 1 minute; countdown range: 1 minute to 24 hours (1-minute increments and 1-hour increments) |
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Alarm |
5 independent daily alarms (1 snooze alarm); hourly time signal |
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Other Functions |
Battery level indicator; full
auto-calendar; 12/24-hour format; button operation tone on/off; full
auto LED backlight with afterglow:1.5/3.0 seconds |
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Power Source |
Tough Solar™ power system (solar-charging system) |
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Continuous Operation |
About 23 months with the power-saving function* ON after full charge
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Size of Case |
59.2 × 53.3 × 18mm |
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Total Weight |
Approx.141g |
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