![]() One significant advantage of the GA-B001 is its 24-hour timer versus 60 minutes for the GA-B2100. Replacing the band may be more costly than other models.Īlternatives: A recommended alternative to the GA-B001 is the GA-B2100, another analog-digital model which also has Bluetooth plus Tough Solar power. Inverted LCD displays may be difficult to read. Includes Bluetooth feature at an affordable price. 3-year life) Features: Bluetooth smartphone link, world time (38 time zones, 38 cities + UTC, DST on/off, auto DST, home/world time city swap), stopwatch (23:59’59 max, 1/100-second first 60 minutes, 1-second after 60 minutes, elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times), countdown timer (24 hours, settable in seconds, minutes, and hours), 5 daily alarms, hourly time signal, dual LED light with 1.5 or 3-second afterglow, full auto-calendar, button tone on/off, 12/24-hour format, hand shift List Price: $140 to $150 Size: 42.5 × 46 × 13.8 mm Weight: 51 grams Structure: Carbon Core Guard, carbon case, resin bezel and band, mineral glass, Neobrite Protection: Shock Resistance, 200-meter Water Resistance Power: Battery (SR726W X 2, approx. Release Date: September 2022 (Japan and Asia), other regions TBA Although that model had the look of a more traditional watch, they are both somewhat of a departure from the usual rugged G-Shock style and seem designed to attract new customers who are not attached to existing models. ![]() The stylistic approach reminds us of the GA-2000. The unique and lightweight design combined with the enhanced functions of Bluetooth make the GA-B001 an attractive choice for a rugged watch. The size of the watch is similar to the medium-size GA-B2100 but a little thicker and lighter, and the band will accommodate wrist sizes of around 5.7 to 8.5 inches. The style of the 3D index markers is unique for a G-Shock and brings to mind the diving style of the Gulfmaster series. The GA-B001 has a futuristic style that sets it apart from other recent G-Shock models that tend to draw on previous design elements. Like other Bluetooth-equipped G-Shock watches, using Bluetooth is not required to set up or operate the watch. The Bluetooth connectivity offers additional features through the Casio Watches smartphone app, including automatic time adjustment, easy watch setting, around 300 world time cities, a time & place log, and the phone finder function. Update: The GAB001-1A and GAB001-4A are expected to be $140 in the U.S., and the GAB001G-1A and GAB001G-2A are expected to be $150. We expect these prices to correspond to around $130 and $150 for a U.S. In Japan, the black and red models have a tax-included price of 17,600 yen each, and the translucent models are 19,800 yen each. ![]() The launch models include the black GA-B001-1A, red GA-B001-4A, translucent black and red GA-B001G-1A, and translucent blue GA-B001G-2A. While it may not be as radical as some were expecting, the GA-B001 offers a unique style and the Bluetooth smartphone link feature at an affordable price. This is the first G-Shock we’ve seen with a structure where the bezel is separated into a top and bottom half (and attached at the 3 and 9 o’clock positions). ![]() G-Shock officially announced the all-new GA-B001, a Carbon Core Guard model with a unique bezel structure featuring an upper and lower bezel that are integrated (or attached) to the band sections.
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