Casio to Release Dust- and Mud-Resistant G-SHOCK with Dual-Layer LCD for Improved Readability
New MUDMAN Designed for Use in Extreme Conditions on Land Delivers
Both Toughness and Comfortable Fit
June 29, 2023
GW-9500-3
TOKYO, June 29, 2023 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of the latest addition to the G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches. The new GW-9500, which belongs to the dust- and mud-resistant MUDMAN series of timepieces designed to perform in harsh land environments, features a dual-layer LCD for improved readability of the digital compass and a slimmer size for an even more comfortable fit.
The Master of G line of G-SHOCK watches is designed to meet the needs of professionals who work in extreme conditions, delivering superior performance on land, at sea, or in the air with capabilities specially configured for each of these environments. Among these, MUDMAN timepieces, which are optimized for use on land, have been popular for the dust- and mud-resistance they provide.
Designed for professional users such as members of rescue teams who conduct missions in harsh land environments where dirt, sand, mud, dust, or rubble tend to accumulate or are strewn about, the new GW-9500 features a dust- and mud-resistant structure and dual-layer LCD, while still offering a slimmer profile befitting the latest addition to the MUDMAN series.
The new watch’s dual-layer LCD enhances the readability of the digital compass so that it can be used even in environments with poor visibility. The upper layer of the LCD shows the compass bearing with a large, cross-shaped graphic, while the lower layer displays the time and various measurements.
The GW-9500 is intentionally designed with a slimmer profile, as well, to keep it from interfering with arm motion during critical missions. By adopting a structure in which the watch glass is fitted into the bezel and other features, the watch has a profile 3.4 mm slimmer than the previous model.*
* The GW-9300.
To ensure operability, the direct sensor button and front button used for taking and displaying sensor measurements are oversized and designed to keep mud and water out.
By offering MUDMAN and other Master of G timepieces, Casio shows its commitment to supporting first responders and other professionals who work in the harshest of conditions.
GW-9500-1
GW-9500-3
GW-9500-1A4
Profile-slimming structure
Dual-layer LCD for improved readability
Specifications
Construction
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Shock resistant; mud resistant
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Water Resistance
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200 meters
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Display
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Duplex LC display
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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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Digital Compass
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Measures and displays direction as one of 16 points; measuring range: 0° to 359°; 60 seconds continuous measurement; graphical display of north, south, east, and west; bearing memory; bidirectional calibration and magnetic declination correction
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Barometer
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Measuring range: 260 hPa to 1,100 hPa (7.65 inHg to 32.45 inHg); measuring unit: 1 hPa (0.05 inHg); atmospheric pressure tendency graph (past 42 hours graph display); atmospheric pressure differential graphic; barometric pressure tendency information alarm
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Altimeter
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Measuring range: -700 m to 10,000 m (-2,300 ft. to 32,800 ft.); measuring unit: 1 m (5 ft.); manual memory measurements (up to 30 records, each including altitude, date, time); auto log data (high/low altitudes, cumulative ascent and descent); trek log data (up to 14 records of high/low altitudes, auto cumulative ascent and descent of particular treks); relative altitude readings (-3,000 to 3,000 m); measurement interval setting (every 5 seconds / every 2 minutes; 1 second for the first 3 minutes)
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Thermometer
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Measuring range: -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F); measuring unit: 0.1°C (0.2°F)
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World Time
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31 time zones (48 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off
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Stopwatch
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1/10-second stopwatch measuring capacity: 999:59'59.9''; measuring modes: elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times
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Countdown Timer
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Measuring unit: 1 second; countdown range: 24 hours; countdown start time setting 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 (incl. 1 snooze alarm), hourly time signal
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Other Functions
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Sunrise/sunset time display; battery level indicator; power saving; full auto-calendar; 12/24-hour format; button operation tone on/off; full auto LED backlight (Super Illuminator) with afterglow: 1.5 or 3.0 seconds
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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 6 months after full charge, using all functions but without solar charging
About 26 months with the power-saving function ON after full charge |
Size of Case
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56.7 × 52.7 × 14.8 mm
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Total Weight
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Approx. 81 g
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