Casio to Release G-SHOCK with Detachable Bezel in Playfully Unique Designs
Reviving and Updating the Soft Form of the DW-001
December 1, 2022
G-B001
Tokyo, December 1, 2022 — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of the newest additions to its family of shock-resistant G-SHOCK watches. The new G-B001 watches take the form of the DW-001 released in 1994, now adding a playful touch with detachable bezel.
With its Capsule Tough design, which fully enveloped the case in resin to provide a unique shock resistant structure, the original DW-001 introduced a new sensibility by departing from the conventional rugged, hard designs. The power and strength of G-SHOCK conveyed in a new curved, soft form proved popular.
The new G-B001 watches take the DW-001 design concept further, combining the idea of wrapping the watch with the thrill of popping open a toy capsule from a vending machine. The detachable bezel on this shock-resistant watch allows users to mix and match components to choose a favorite look that best suits their style for the day.
Retaining the soft DW-001 form, the new watches feature a double-bezel design that allows users to detach the resin bezel to reveal the metal bezel below, much like the design of a toy capsule. The resin bezel stays true to the DW-001 design with a two-tone color scheme, while hairline and mirror finishes on the individual components of the metal bezel offer a more sophisticated look and feel. This design highlights the different character of the resin and metal bezels, delivering a watch that is pop and sophisticated at the same time.
The G-B001MVE also includes an interchangeable resin bezel and band, offering even more design combinations for users to mix and match to their taste.
Model |
Bezel Colors (Resin x Metal) |
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G-B001MVE |
Yellow × Rainbow |
| G-B001MVB | Gray × Gold |
| G-B001MVA | Black × Silver |
G-B001MVE*1/Interchangeable band
*1 Two designs with resin bezels/one with metal bezel
G-B001MVB*2
*2 With resin bezel/with metal bezel
G-B001MVA*2
Specifications
Construction
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Shock-resistant
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Water Resistance
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200 meters
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Communication Specifications
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Communication Standard
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Bluetooth® low energy
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Signal Range
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Up to 2 meters (may differ depending on surrounding conditions)
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World Time
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38 time zones* (38 cities + coordinated universal time), auto summer time (DST) switching, home city/world time city swapping
* May be updated when connected to a smartphone. |
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Stopwatch
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1/100 second (00’00”00 to 59’59”99) / 1 second (1:00’00 to 23:59’59); measuring capacity: 23:59’59; measuring modes: elapsed time, split time, 1st and 2nd place times
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Countdown Timer
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Measuring unit: 1 second (maximum 24 hours)
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Alarm
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5 daily alarms, hourly time signal
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Mobile Link Features
(Wireless Linking with Bluetooth® Devices) |
Auto time adjustment
Easy watch setting Approximately 300 world time cities App information Time & place Phone finder |
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Other Functions
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date/month display swapping; day display (in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian or Russian); full auto-calendar; 12/24-hour format; button operation tone on/off; LED backlight (auto light, Super Illuminator and afterglow: 1.5 seconds or 3 seconds)
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Accuracy at Normal Temperature
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±15 seconds per month
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Battery Life
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Approx. 3 years on CR2016
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Size of Case
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50.3 × 47.0 × 18.7mm (with resin bezel)
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Total Weight
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Approx. 75g (with resin bezel)
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