Casio Releases First 30th Anniversary G-SHOCK Models
Featuring Red Brand Color Inspired by the Image of the Rising Sun
- August 10, 2012
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TOKYO, August 10, 2012 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced today that it will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches—coming up in April 2013—by releasing commemorative and collaboration models and hosting various events and other activities around the world over the next year. The celebration begins today with three new anniversary models featuring a red color scheme reminiscent of a rising sun.
The G-SHOCK brand got its start when a single Casio engineer decided to try to develop a watch that was virtually unbreakable. The original model with shock-resistant construction—the DW-5000—was released in 1983. Overturning the idea of wristwatches being fragile and easy to break, the G-SHOCK created a whole new market for tough watches. Since that time, the brand has continued to evolve in pursuit of even greater toughness. Casio has developed nearly 3,000 G-SHOCK models thus far. With the inclusion of innovative functions and constant performance improvements, the G-SHOCK brand continues to define the cutting edge.
The first three watches in the upcoming series of 30th anniversary models feature the G-SHOCK red brand color. The vivid red inspired by the rising sun highlights and distinguishes these watches. Gold detailing in the LCD and lettering as well as gold ion plating on metal parts such as the back plate and screws give the watches a glamorous look suitable for the 30th anniversary celebration. Each of the new models recalls the design and functionality of different popular G-SHOCK models of years gone by. The back plates are engraved with a 30th anniversary logo designed by world-famous graphic designer Eric Haze, and each watch comes with custom packaging worthy of the special occasion.
Main features of these three 30th Anniversary Models
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- FROGMAN GF-8230A features ISO 200-meter water resistance
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- MUDMAN G-9330A is dust-resistant and dirt-resistant, and has twin censors for compass bearing and temperature
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- DW-6930A has the globally popular G-SHOCK rounded design
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Main Specifications
FROGMAN GF-8230A
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Construction
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Shock-resistant
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Water Resistance
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ISO 200-meter water resistance
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Diving Functions
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Dive time: 1 second increments, up to 23:59'59;
Surface interval: 1 minute increments, up to 47:59’59 |
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Memory Capacity
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10 sets of data (dive time, dive start time, dive date)
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Moon Data
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Moon age of the specific date, moon phase graph
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World Time
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48 cities (31 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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1/100-second stopwatch; measuring capacity: 23:59'59.99''; split time
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Countdown Timer
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Measuring unit: 1 minute; input range: 1 minute to 24 hours (1-minute increments and 1-hour increments)
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Alarm
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5 independent daily alarms (1 snooze alarm); hourly time signal
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Other Functions
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Battery recharge warning; full auto-calendar; 12/24-hour format; button operation tone on/off; EL backlight (full-auto EL backlight)
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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 27 months with the power-saving function* ON after full charge
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Size of Case
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52.0 × 50.3 × 18.0mm
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Total Weight
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Approx. 112g
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MUDMAN G-9330A
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Construction |
Shock-resistant |
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Water Resistance |
200 meters |
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Digital Compass |
Measures and displays direction as one of 16 points; measuring range: 0° to 359°; measuring unit: 1°; 20 seconds continuous measurement; graphic direction pointer; bearing memory; magnetic declination correction; bidirectional calibration and northerly calibration function |
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Thermometer |
Measuring range: -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F); measuring unit: 0.1°C (0.2°F) |
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Moon Data |
Moon age of the input data; moon phase graph |
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World Time |
48 cities (31 time zones; daylight saving on/off) and Coordinated Universal Time |
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Stopwatch |
1/100-second stopwatch; measuring capacity: 999:59’59.99”; elapsed time; split time |
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Countdown Timer |
Measuring unit: 1 second; input range: 1 minute to 24 hours (1-minute increments and 1-hour increments) |
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Alarm |
5 independent daily alarms (of which 1 snooze alarm); hourly time signal |
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Other Functions |
Full auto-calendar; 12/24-hour format; button operation tone on/off; electro-luminescent backlight (full auto EL light with afterglow); selectable illumination duration: 1.5 or 3.0 seconds |
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Power Source |
Tough Solar power system (solar-charging system) |
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Continuous Operation |
About 22 months with the power-saving function* ON after full charge
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Size of Case |
53.0 × 50.8 × 18.2 mm |
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Total Weight |
68.5 g |
DW-6930A
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Shock-resistant |
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Water Resistance |
200 meters |
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Stopwatch |
1/100-second stopwatch; measuring capacity: 00'00"00~59'59"99 (for the first 60 minutes), 1:00'00~23:59'59 (after 60 minutes); split time |
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Countdown timer |
Measuring unit: 1 second; input range: 1 minute to 24 hours (1-minute increments and 1-hour increments); auto-repeat |
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Alarm |
Multi-function alarm; hourly time signal |
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Other Functions |
Full auto-calendar (to year 2039); 12/24-hour format; EL backlight with afterglow; flash alert (flashes with buzzer that sounds for alarm, hourly time signal, countdown timer, time up alarm) |
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Approx. battery life |
2 years on CR2016 |
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Size of Case |
53.2 × 50.0 × 16.3mm |
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Total Weight |
Approx. 67g |
