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Casio Celebrates 50 Years of the Casiotron With a Limited-Edition Collection of Futuristic Watches

John A. Paradiso — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:43:35 +0000

In 1974, Casio revolutionized the watch world by introducing the Casiotron, the first digital watch with an automatic calendar function. This game-changing timepiece tracked seconds, minutes, and hours, while also displaying the month, date, and day of the week, even adjusting for shorter months. Upon its release, the Casiotron was a luxury item, priced at […]

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The 10 Coolest New Watch Releases

Amos Kwon — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:44:20 +0000

The rumor that smartwatches, especially the Apple Watch, would destroy the watch industry were greatly exaggerated, as exemplified by the sheer number of new watch releases every year. The industry, as a whole, is growing every year, too, and it shows no sign of letting up. At this point, even watch nerds have to work […]

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G-SHOCK Coffee Table Book

John A. Paradiso — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:04:02 +0000

If you’re as captivated by the unrelenting allure of G-Shock watches as we are, then you’re in for a visual and informational feast with this coffee table book. G-SHOCK takes a deep dive into the world of wrist-bound ruggedness and presents a history of the Casio brand that has earned a devoted cult following. Author […]

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Casio G-Shock x Oneness Kentucky Bourbon Watch

John A. Paradiso — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 14:18:51 +0000

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of its G-Shock watch brand, Casio has teamed up with Oneness Sneaker Boutique to release a stunner of a watch collaboration. The Kentucky Bourbon Watch is a limited edition watch inspired by the heritage of Kentucky bourbon translated to the iconic stylings of Casio’s beloved timepieces. The eye-catching straps show […]

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Casio Vintage A100 Series Watches

John A. Paradiso — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 14:21:33 +0000

Casio has always maintained a retro charm with its timepieces. And the company’s latest release is a contemporary revival of a vintage timepiece collection that blends timeless style with modern functionality. The F-100 watch first appeared in 1978 and, most notably, was used in the movie Alien. Now, the watch returns as the A100 Series […]

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G-SHOCK Frogman GWFA1000APF1A

Amos Kwon — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:04:24 +0000

Casio is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the G-Shock Frogman, a big fat amphibious watch that’s not for the small of wrist. The new GWFA1000APF1A’s radical colorway and patterns come straight from the South American Poison Dart Frog. Black, blue, and orange carbon and glass fibers are woven together and then laminated. Every piece has […]

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G-SHOCK Utility Metal Collection

Amos Kwon — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 14:06:28 +0000

The “CasiOak” line of G-SHOCK watches has become a colossal success for the brand, and there’s no stopping it. The latest iterations are called the Utility Metal Collection that pairs the GM2100 case with soft fabric straps. Models GM2100CB-1A, GM2100CB-3A, and GM2100C-5A all have 44.4mm diameter cases topped off with octagonal stainless-steel bezels and mineral […]

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The 15 Best Solar Watches That Are As Reliable As They Are Stylish

Amos Kwon — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 15:45:10 +0000

If you believe solar watches occupy a less stylish and more purpose-driven horological segment, then it’s likely you haven’t taken a look at the growing selection of great solar-powered watches out there these days. Some of the best solar watches for men don’t even look like they could possibly be juiced up by the sun’s […]

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The 5 New Watches We’re Most Excited About Right Now

Nickolaus Hines — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 15:45:52 +0000

The right watch lasts a lifetime, but there’s always room for one more in your collection. Whether you prefer affordable watches, Japanese-made watches, German-made watches, field watches, or just watches that can withstand a rugged lifestyle, there are new releases put out every month to keep an eye on. These are the five new watches […]

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The Best Japanese Watch in Every Price Range, From Under $50 to $5,000-plus

Amos Kwon — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 15:45:44 +0000

The Japanese watch brands that most people know are generally affordable. Casio, Citizen, Orient, and Seiko typically will not break the bank, and all make solid watches for much less than even the most affordable watches from the top luxury brands. While there are notable premium exceptions, for the most part, Japanese watches aren’t known […]

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Rag & Bone x Casio A1000

Amos Kwon — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:04:15 +0000

In real life, you probably don’t need a Casio G-Shock. You’re not that adventurous, so this one might suit your wrist and urban lifestyle a tad better. Apparel company Rag & Bone is celebrating their 20th anniversary with its own Casio A1000D in two colors. One is an ion-plated black steel, and the other is […]

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Casio G-Shock GMB-2100

Amos Kwon — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:03:17 +0000

Take Casio’s formula for making an analog-digital beater watch into a legend in no time flat and you get the original GA2100 “CasiOak”. It’s a watch that mimics the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak for a fraction of the cost. Now, the brand has made a full metal version known as the GMB-2100. In full steel, […]

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John Mayer Designed Another Casio G-Shock Watch with Hodinkee

Ben Dahl — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 14:56:32 +0000

John Mayer is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, Grammy-winner, and all-around musical legend that requires no introduction anywhere he goes. But in addition to his many musical accomplishments, he’s also a renowned watch collector, writer, and designer that’s partnered with Hodinkee on more than one occasion. Following up on the smashing success of the John Mayer-designed […]

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Casio G-Shock GM2100 Series

Amos Kwon — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:39:00 +0000

It’s not like the G-Shock GA2100 “CasiOak” series put the brand on the map. Casio’s G-Shock watches have been the near-indestructible darlings of the digital watch world for decades. But the CasiOak series hit all the right notes with its AP Royal Oak leaning without the Royal Oak prices. Now, Casio has seen fit to […]

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Casio Vintage X Pac-Man A100WEPC

Amos Kwon — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:39:43 +0000

This slick collaboration between the folks at Casio and Bandai Namco pays homage to the classic Pac-Man video game. It’s a no-holds-barred design that puts the colorful game front and center. The watch is based on the practical and highly legible Casio A100WEPC with its squared off-case, four face buttons, and the negative LCD readout. […]

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G-Shock Unveils New Color Options for ‘CasiOak’ Watch

John A. Paradiso — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 13:51:57 +0000

Casio announced an update to its beloved line of G-Shock ‘CasiOaks.’ The bulky GA-2100 CasiOak tends to sell out fast and Casio has continued to add cosmetic tweaks with new releases. This time is a trio of solid colors (navy blue, tan, and white) on the case and a black watch face. Like past releases, […]

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