Casio Releases New G-LIDE Model Perfect for Globetrotting Surfers
Equipped with Multi-Band 6 Technology for Receiving Time Calibration Signals from Six Transmission Stations Worldwide
- June 18, 2012
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TOKYO, June 18, 2012 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced today the release of the GWX-8900, a new models in the G-SHOCK line of G-LIDE watches designed for active sports such as surfing and body boarding. The new model is equipped with Multi-Band 6 technology for receiving time calibration signals from six transmission stations worldwide. The watch is also preset with tide graphs for 100 principal locations across the globe and moon phase data.
The GWX-8900 offers the perfect features for international travel and surfing. As the watch receives calibration signals from any one of six stations worldwide (two in Japan, and one each in China, North America, Germany, and the UK), it automatically sets itself to the correct local time within a reception area. This eliminates the need to manually adjust the watch during travel, even in regions with daylight saving time. In regions outside reception areas, the watch operates with the accuracy of a quartz timepiece.
With graphical displays of tide graphs for 100 locations around the world and moon phase data, the watch enables wearers to see essential surfing information at a glance.
In addition to the bold watchcase and large front button found on G-SHOCK watches, the GWX-8900 is equipped with a high-brightness white LED for easy readability and Tough Solar power system. Two color options are available: all black, or black and white. Both have a gloss finish and a stylish design that complements any surf fashion.
Specifications
GWX-8900
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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 Frequency
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68.5 kHz (BPC: China); 40 kHz (JJY: Fukushima, Japan) / 60 kHz (JJY: Kyushu, Japan); 77.5 kHz (DCF77: Germany); 60 kHz (MSF: UK); 60 kHz (WWVB: USA);
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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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48 cities (31 time zones, daylight saving on/off) and Coordinated Universal Time; city code display
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Tide Graph
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Tide level for specific date and time; preset tide sites: 100 (global)
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Moon Data
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Moon age of the specific date, moon phase graph
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Stopwatch
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1/100-second; measuring capacity: 59’59.99”; measuring modes: elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times
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Countdown Timer
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2 countdown timers can be used during interval training that alternates between two different paces; measuring unit: 1 second; input range: 00’00” to 99’55” (1-minute increments and 5-second increments); other: number of repeats settable from 1 to 10
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Alarm
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5 daily alarms (with 1 snooze alarm); hourly time signal
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Other Functions
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Full auto-calendar; 12/24-hour format; battery power indicator, button operation tone on/off
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Light
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Full auto LED backlight (super illuminator, afterglow, selectable illumination duration)
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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 33 months with the power-saving function* ON after full charge
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Accuracy at Normal Temperature
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±15 seconds per month (with no signal calibration)
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Size of Case
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55.1 × 52.5 × 16.3 mm
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Total Weight
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Approx. 71 g
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