Casio Releases New G-SHOCK Watch
Featuring Casio's "Smart Access" System for Intuitive Operation
Highly Practical Design for Pilots
- March 07, 2012
GW-A1000-1ADF
Model
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Band
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GW-A1000-1ADF
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Resin
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GW-A1000D-1ADR
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Metal
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TOKYO, March 7, 2012 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced today the
release of the GW-A1000, a new addition to the G-SHOCK line of Gravity
Defier aviator concept watches. The new model features Casio's tough
TRIPLE G RESIST construction and "Smart Access" system for smooth,
intuitive operation.
The new GW-A1000 is the first G-SHOCK to come with "Smart Access," which
makes operating the watch's functions smoother than ever with an
electronic crown switch and five-motor drive. It offers a wide range of
functions that are especially practical for pilots.
With the intuitive method of turning the crown switch, the wearer can
select the time in different cities around the world. In addition, with
just a simple press of the switch, the wearer can switch between home
time and world time, or instantly display Coordinated Universal Time
(UTC). Features like these ensure the time information pilots need is
only a touch away. Since the hour, minute, and second hands are driven
by separate motors, the hands respond quickly when the wearer resets or
starts the stopwatch, or switches between different time displays.
At the same time, the "Smart Access" system enables convenient, simple
operation of the watch's wide range of features, including a "fly-back"
function that allows the stopwatch to be instantly reset and start
during operation as well as instant temperature display at the press of a
button.
The GW-A1000 also packs new toughness technology into a new construction
called TRIPLE G RESIST which consists of new vibration resistance in
addition to resistance to shock and centrifugal force. In order to
resist the strong vibrations that occur while handling aircraft
controls, a gel-like material has been installed around and behind the
watch module to absorb shock. The crown switch, which is the main "Smart
Access" control, features a quick-lock for reliable locking and
release. The bezel also acts as a guard to help resist shock.
The watch is also solar-powered and radio-controlled, with automatic time calibration using standard radio waves from six transmitters around the world.
Specifications
GW-A1000
Construction
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Shock-resistance, resistance to centrifugal gravitational force, vibration resistance
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Water Resistance
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200 meters
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Radio Frequency
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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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Radio Wave Reception
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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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World Time
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29 cities (29 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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1/20-second stopwatch; measuring capacity: 120 minutes; elapsed time; flyback
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Thermometer
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Measuring range: -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F); measuring unit: 1°C (2°F)
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Alarm
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1 independent daily alarm
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Other Functions
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Automatic hands correction; battery recharge warning ; date display; full auto-calendar
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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 29 months with the power-saving function* ON after full charge
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Size of Case
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54.1 × 52.4× 16.4 mm
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Total Weight
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Approx. 85g
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