Casio Releases New G-SHOCK RANGEMAN
Tough Watches Designed to Help in Survival Situations
G-SHOCK toughness with triple sensors
- September 11, 2013
GW-9400-1
Tokyo, September 11, 2013 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd., today announced
the release of its RANGEMAN watches, the latest addition to its G-SHOCK
brand of shock-resistant watches. These tough watches are equipped with
triple sensors whose rich functionality provides support for the
wearer, even in survival situations.
Since the release of the original G-SHOCK watch in 1983, the brand has
continued to evolve, with construction and design all based on
outstanding shock-resistance. As part of the G-SHOCK line, the "Master
of G" series of watches is designed for use in the most extreme
environments with some models featuring rust-resistant, dust-resistant,
or mud-resistant construction. These watches have been well received for
delivering the ultimate in toughness and performance.
The RANGEMAN GW-9400 watches are the latest additions to the "Master of
G" series and provide functions, construction and operability designed
to support the wearer, even in survival situations. The new watches
incorporate triple sensors to measure compass bearing,
altitude/atmospheric pressure, and temperature—a first for a G-SHOCK
watch. Users can check compass bearing information in situations with
limited visibility for orienting, or use barometric information to
forecast sudden changes in weather, making these G-SHOCK watches
reliable partners in situations where there is little room for error.
The RANGEMAN watches are equipped with a dedicated triple-sensor button
that can start measurement with a single press. This is useful in
situations where every second matters, such as rescue operations and
ranger duties. Each sensor mode can be set to have a unique notification
sound, so the user can confirm the triggered sensor mode in the dark,
without looking at the watch face. The stopwatch and time stamp
function, which records the time, can also be activated with one press
of a button.
The case design features a newly developed cylinder structure to guard
the sensor button, enhancing shock-resistance and making the button
easier to press.
The new G-SHOCK models are reliable partners for rangers and rescuers
who work in harsh environments, combining toughness with expanded
sensor-based features. As with other "Master of G" series watches, the
back is engraved, this time with a stylized image of a wild cat, a
creature known to roam freely in the jungle, symbolizing the strength to
survive harsh environments.
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Model
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Body Color
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GW-9400-1
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Black
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GW-9400-3
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Khaki
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GW-9400-3
Back engraving
Specifications
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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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Radio Wave Reception
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Automatic reception (up to six times a day); manual reception
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Radio Frequencies
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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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Digital Compass
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Measures and displays direction as one of 16 points
with the second hand; measuring range: 0° to 359°; measuring unit: 1°;
60 seconds continuous measurement; graphic direction pointer; magnetic
declination correction; bidirectional calibration and northerly
calibration function
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Barometer
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Measuring range: 260 to 1,100 hPa (7.65 to 32.45 inHg);
measuring unit: 1 hPa (0.05 inHg); atmospheric pressure differential
graphic; atmospheric pressure tendency graph (past 42 hours graph
display); barometric pressure tendency information (arrow and warning
tone indicate significant pressure changes)
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Altimeter
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Measuring range: -700 to 10,000 m (-2,300 to 32,800
ft.); measuring unit: 1 m (5 ft.); auto log data (high/low altitudes,
auto cumulative ascent and descent); others: relative altitude readings
(-3,000 to 3,000 m); measurement interval setting (every 5 seconds /
every 2 minutes)
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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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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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1/10 second; measuring capacity: 1000 hours; measuring modes: elapsed time, split time, 1st and 2nd place times
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Countdown Timer
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Measuring unit: 1 second (maximum 24 hours)
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Alarm
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5 independent daily alarms; hourly time signal
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Other Functions
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Manual memory measurements (memory capacity: up to 40
records of altitude, atmospheric pressure and temperature, compass
bearing and/or time can be saved); full auto-calendar; 12/24-hour
format; sunrise/sunset time display; daylight graph; battery level
indicator; button operation tone on/off; full auto LED backlight (Super
Illuminator) 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 (high-capacity solar-charging system)
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Continuous Operation
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About 23 months with the power-saving function* ON after full charge
* Display shuts off after a certain period in a dark location
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Size of Case
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55.2 × 53.5 × 18.2 mm
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Total Weight
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Approx. 93 g
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