Casio

Casio is a watch and electronics company based in Japan. Casio was founded in 1946 by the engineer Tadao Kashio. Famous for its sturdy and functional calculators Casio soon started producing watches, among them the extremely popular Casio calculator watch.

In 1983 the first Casio G-Shock watch hit market. In 1999 Casio sold the first GPS sensor watch, in 2000 Casio released the world’s first wrist watch with a camera, laying the foundation for smart watches. Since 200 Casio also produces small radio controlled solar powered watches. Today the most successful Casio brand is G-Shock with prices up to $1,000 or more for the high-end G-Shock models. Among the most requested watches are the Casio pathfinder, Casio edifice.

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Go Carefree with Four Fun Watches for Summer

Summer is a time most of us look forward to. It is the season to spend with friends and family, doing the things we love, catching some sun, and relaxing. Depending on your itinerary, you might not want to bring one of your fancy watches as you are looking for carefree relaxation, so no worries...

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Jul 30, 2024 by Martin Green

It’s Time – WatchTime New York 2024 Tickets On Sale Now!

After an incredible show in 2023, WatchTime New York, the premier collector’s event in North America, is set to return to Manhattan from October 18th to 20th, 2024. WatchTime New York 2024 promises to be even more spectacular, with the show marking the 25th anniversary of WatchTime and bringing together the world’s finest watchmakers, timepieces,...

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Jun 20, 2024 by WatchTime

Hands-On with G-Shock’s Anniversary Edition G5600BG-1

When G-Shock celebrates its birthday, it does so in style. Don’t expect an over the top creation, as they favor a more down-to-earth approach in which they let the essence of the brand speak. The Anniversary Edition G5600BG-1 is just that, as it stays true to the brands core values of toughness, functionality, and affordability. The G5600BG-1 isn’t even that...

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Jun 5, 2024 by Martin Green

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Flying High: Five Watches with Altimeters

The function of an altimeter is simple: It measures the altitude of an object above any fixed level, with sea level being the most common point of reference. It is used in a number of activities, from extreme sports like skydiving, to ground-based activities like hiking, climbing, and skiing, but its most prominent usage has...

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Apr 20, 2024 by WatchTime

The Great Watch Climb: Mountaineering Watches

This article was originally written by watch journalist Roberta Naas and published in the May/June 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. In the past decade, we have witnessed more and more professional climbers and explorers tackle the world’s tallest and most treacherous mountains wearing rugged timepieces designed to withstand unfathomable extremes. It is a phenomenon, though,...

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Mar 10, 2024 by WatchTime

Casio Celebrates 50th Anniversary with New Limited Casiotron Edition

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Casio watch brand introduces the TRN-50, a limited edition timepiece of the groundbreaking Casiotron– the brand’s first digital watch and the first timepiece with an automatic calendar introduced in 1974. The edition is limited to just 4,000 pieces worldwide. While visually reminiscent of the original, the TRN-50, which...

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Feb 28, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

WatchTime New York 2023 Tickets on Sale Now

Following what was one of WatchTime New York’s biggest shows to-date in 2022, the esteemed collector’s event returns to Manhattan once again this year from October 20th to 22nd. WatchTime New York 2023 will bring together many of the world’s most impressive watchmakers and timepieces alongside countless enthusiasts, collectors, and industry experts. The multi-day event...

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Jun 16, 2023 by WatchTime

G-Shock Celebrates 30 Years of the Frogman with the GW8230NT-4

This year G-Shock is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the release of its now iconic Frogman collection with the debut of the GW8230NT-4. The fiery red execution is the second model from the brand to commemorate the 1993 original, and it takes direct inspiration from the 2nd Generation Frogman DW8200NT that first appeared in 2000....

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Jun 9, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

G-Shock Celebrates 40th Birthday with a Robust Trio

In the four decades of its existence, the G-Shock has become one of the most recognizable in the watch industry, and for good reason. With a tough DNA backed by robust and versatile design, Casio’s G-Shock delivers reliable timekeeping functionality, all while experimenting with changing aesthetic trends and maintaining an accessible price point. Now as...

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Jun 1, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Beware! G-Shock Releases New Frogman Timepiece

Mother Nature has long been an inspiration in the world of watches. The same rings true for animals and their habitats. A frog, however, is a rather unusual creature to be associated with a timepiece, especially the poison dart frog, a rare species found in the Amazon region of South America. Well, Casio G-Shock is...

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Mar 14, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Casio’s G-Shock GM-B2100 Offers Excellent Shock Protection

The latest addition to the full-metal G-Shock lineup is the GM-B2100. The release is more than simply a conversion of the GA-2100, one of the hits of recent years, into a full-metal version. The craftsmanship and attention to detail in evidence in the new model contain evidence of how the design and functionality of the...

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Nov 21, 2022 by WatchTime

In Steel: A Closer Look at the G-SHOCK Full Metal GMB2100 “CasiOak”

Perhaps one of the most praised champions of versatility in the watch industry, Casio G-Shock is rare to falter when it comes to new additions to its catalog. Many different iterations of G-SHOCK watches have been introduced over the years, from OG digital editions and modernly-focused analog styles, to an array of unique case shapes,...

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Nov 16, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Showing at WatchTime New York 2022: Casio Oceanus “MAKI-E”

Kicking off tomorrow night, WatchTime New York 2022 is almost here, with this year’s show set to be one of our best yet. Marked as one of the most important collectors’ events of the year, the show brings together over 30 incredible brands and thousands of enthusiasts all under one roof at Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham...

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Oct 20, 2022 by WatchTime

Sponsored: Full-Metal Version of Casio’s G-Shock GM-B2100 Updates Both Appearance and Function

Ever since the GMW-B5000 was released in 2018, inheriting the iconic design of the Origin, the full-metal G-Shock series has steadily added to its lineup, bringing a robust and stylish stainless steel exterior to the classic design by making skillful use of Casio’s CMF (color, material, finish) design concept. Since 2020, the lineup has been...

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Oct 3, 2022 by WatchTime

A Touch of Glamor: Meet the new G-Shock G-Steel with Gold-Colored Bezel

Casio introduces the latest addition to G-Shock’s G-Steel line: the reference GSTB100GB-1A9. The design weds refined metallic flare with intrinsic toughness. The watch features a bold gold-hued brushed IP Bezel and indexes that offset the darkness of the black dial and add a touch of glamour to this fans’ favorite. As with the entire G-Shock...

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Sep 7, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: The Re-Edition of the First G-Shock Gets a New Color Variant

Unlike the MRG-B5000B, which was closely based on the first-generation model and whose dial used the key G-Shock color of red, the defining tone of the new MRG-B5000BA is blue. The concept behind the design is the “ao-zumi” (blue ink) used in Japanese calligraphy. The deep blue creates a mood of peace and serenity quite...

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Aug 15, 2022 by WatchTime

Time for Workouts: G-Shock Introduces Three New Styles To Move Lineup

G-Shock adds three new colorways to its Move family of men’s fitness watches: light beige (GBD200UU-9), olive green (GBA900UU-3A), and khaki (GBA900UU-5A). The latest fitness models are equipped with a step tracker, accelerometer, and Bluetooth Smartphone Connectivity. By connecting to a smartphone via the G-Shock Move app, users can plan and track their workout using...

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Jul 16, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Strength Meets Serenity in G-SHOCK’s MRGB5000BA “Ao-Zumi”

Earlier this year, G-SHOCK caught the attention of market-at-large when it launched its most luxurious execution yet of its iconic and historic DW-5000C design in the MRGB5000. Expanding the impressive collection, G-SHOCK is further elevating the 1983-dervied style with its latest in the MRGB5000BA “Ao-Zumi.” The new watch— like the previous MRGB5000 options before it—...

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Jun 24, 2022 by WatchTime

Sponsored: Boasting Cutting Edge Technology, G-SHOCK Introduces Its Latest MT-G

G-SHOCK’s premium MT-G collection of timepieces has long been found at the crossroads of bold style and cutting edge technology, and with the new MTGB3000BD1A that trend only continues. Found as part of the larger MTGB3000 series, the watch is constructed of stainless steel, fine resin, and carbon, and features a renewed Dual Core Guard Structure...

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May 18, 2022 by WatchTime

Sponsored: New G-Shock Flagship “MRG-B5000”

Photographs by Masanori YoshieText by Yuto Hosoda（Chronos Japan） Released in this spring, the MRG-B5000 revives the G-SHOCK Origin DW-5000C as the latest installment in Casio’s flagship MR-G series. It already is remarkable to see the Origin appear as part of the MR-G series, what really deserves attention, however, is the new watch’s luxury finishing, which goes beyond anything in...

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May 9, 2022 by WatchTime

Sponsored: Birth of the Flagship G-SHOCK MRG-B5000

The MRG-B5000 comes with a level of luxury finishing that goes beyond anything in the history of the G-SHOCK to date. A closer look at the Japanese brand's new flagship model.

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Apr 11, 2022 by WatchTime

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