Garish, Metallic G-Shocks ..Whatever GA200SH and G8900SH

Well, yes, it is a little confusing. What has been released in Japan (January 2013) as Metallic Colors is being labeled in the USA market as Garish Colors. Adding to the mystery of their series naming, Casio released a set they called Garish Black, back in May 2012 that were hardly what we’d consider garish and are not at all cosmetically related to this new series. But what’s in a name, anyway?

Metallic Colors Series G-Shock Watches GA-200SH-1A, GA-200SH-2A, GA-200SH-8A

These, just released in Japan, large, analog-digital, antimagnetic watches are all about the metalic finsih resin case and strap and bold color dial details.

G-Shock “Gears Motif” New Model 2013

GA-300-1A, GA-300-7A, GA300A-1A, GA300A-2A, GA300-5A, GA303B-1A
This is a new model, themed “gear motif” in it’s dramatic three-dimensional face layout, is G-Shock’s most busy dial to date. It first appeared as a 30th anniversary model, GA-303B, in a blue and black colorway. It, like it’s predecessors in the various GA lines, (the analog-digital hybrids,) is large (52mm), features anti-magnetic movement, and has the signature integrated resin strap with doule-tang buckle fastener.

Initial Blue G-Shock – 30th Anniversary Limited Editions ..And a New Model

Well, if the Rising Red watches were too colorful or youthful or plastic looking, then maybe this new series of conservative blue on black wrist watches, due out in Japan on January 25, 2013 will be more to your taste. In the mix are two Bluetooth (one each 5600 and 6900), two atomic and solar (a MudMan and a RiseMan), a good ol’ GA110 (actually GA113) and a new model, the GA303.

Series: AWG-100 and AWG-M100……… G-SHOCK WATCH PICTURE GALLERY

So, the cool thing about the AWG G-Shocks is they are not so popular that they are ever out of stock or out of the hands of the deep discounters. As much as each of the dozens of models of G-Shocks (in general) are unique; features, layout, colorways, etc., they are the same – at first glance, you can tell it’s a G-Shock but you won’t know which one it is. The AWGs look like the ani-digi lines in general, with their black plasticky thick bumpy roundness, stubby hands, and cheesy strap, and require closer scrutiny to discern that they are, indeed, not one of the trendy new GA110s, 120s, 150s or 200s. They are the pleather of watches.

GW-M5610-1BJF G-Shock Square Remake of Historic DW-5000C

The designers went all the way back to the beginning of G-Shock history, to Casio’s introduction of the first truly shock and water resistant products back in the mid 80′s. Externally modeled after the original (DW5000C), the new GW-M5610-1B is the thoroughly-modern-molly of entry level multi-function digital watches with it’s movements’ happy innovative Tough Solar charging, Atomic Multiband-6 self-time-setting, perpetual calendar, and automatic EL backlighting.

GW-A1000 Aviation Series G-Shock

The introduction of three new watches in the GW-A1000 (GWA1000) series triples the color options of these more than competent timepieces for owners who desire G-Shock, but upscale. Majorly upscale.

G-LIDE GLS100 Winter Sport G-Shock

Jason G-Shock G-001CB-1, G-001CB-7, G-001CB-9

They don’t call it the Jason for nothing – it’s the ugliest watch line in the G-Shock brand. For some reason the design keeps selling and there is a cult following of it that rivals Rocky Horror.

Navy Blue “Military Fashion”

So, you’re thinking, “jeez, a Navy watch line? Who’s in the Navy?” I can think of plenty of reasons why “navy blue” is the correct color, even for all of us non-military people.

Rose Gold Analog G-Shock – GAC100RG-7A

Casio’s twists and turns in style, mechanics and distribution are enough to make a blogger dizzy. The new GAC-100RG in white and rose gold is anomolous in the bigger scheme – all analog, a technological back step with three subdials, a large second hand, a screw down crown, and an old-fashioned (circular disk) date window and this writer wonders, “where did this come from?”

G-Shock for Apple iPhone 4S – Announced – GB-5600AA & GB-6900AA

Compatability with the Apple 4S iOS 5.1.1 is the most important new element in Casio’s run at the worldwide “smart watch” market. (Their first product, announced almost a year ago, the GB6900, was limited to MEDIAS phones, and therefore irrelevant to all but the Japanese market.) Now, hitching their wagon to the immensly successful iPhone, with it’s upscale, techno-savvy owner-base, is a strong play. and the timing, considering that the Apple iPhone 5 is about to be unleashed, is brilliant.

Beater G-Shocks – (on sale) DE5600E-1V & G100-1BV

The G100-1BV and the DW5600E-1V are the kind of watches you want to have ready to go when you are about to mow the lawn, go with your buds to play beach volleyball or spend a Saturday at war in a paintball skirmish – when you need a watch and you need it to be bullitproof; literally.

CLOT X G-Shock DW6900CL-4

CLOT is a fashion design firm based in Hong Kong. Their collaboration with Casio has produced a stunning red jelly-gummy-like DW6900 that was showcased at G-Shock’s 30th anniversary event.

Crocodile Texture G-Shock DW6900CR

Well, evidently, Casio is still tinkering with their resin molds ’cause they are about to release the new crocodile textured G-Shocks (nick-named “the reptiles” by Casio) that they claim they can now produce because of some new technology.