Reviews

Casio G Shock MTG-S 1000 Casio has just released a collection unlike anything they have done before. The MTG-S collection which stands for Metal Twisted G-Shock was launched for the outdoors man with a refined taste who doesn’t want to sacrifice functionality. The MTG-S collection features three premium chronographs each with varying aesthetics. This collection iscompletely manufactured at the Yamagata factory in Japan. The case and all movement parts are made in house. (more…)..

If you think big, plastic, and inexpensive when you think Casio G-Shock, I'm about to change your perception of Casio forever. MR-G is the name of Casio's premium G-Shock line, and Casio spared neither feature nor expense designing and manufacturing these watches. One of the reasons you probably haven't heard of the MRG line of G-Shocks is that they aren't sold in the US. And the reason they aren't sold in the US is simple: at a price point of between $1,500 and $3,000, nobody in their right mi..

I like analog-digital watches, and Casio makes some of the best. Today we review the GW-3500B-1A, a new entrant from their Aviation series of G-Shocks. Designed for flying and high acceleration, this reverse-LCD model is on the high end of the line: Case is 49.1mm by 16.4mm, 75g, rubber and plastic with stainless steel caseback. Domed mineral crystal Radio set, six bands 'atomic timekeeping', rated to 15 seconds per month in the absence of signal Tough solar power and tough movement, w..

Big, bold and analog: this is the GW-3000, from the G-Shock Aviation line. Today we review the GW-3000B, the version with an orange dial and metal bracelet. Let's get started with the basic features and measurements: Available in blue or orange with a PVD case, and orange/white with a unplated steel case. Tough solar power, 5 month power reserve 6-band atomic timekeeping, accurate to within 15 seconds per month if no signal. Tough movement (this means the hands check and realign themse..

This year at CES, Casio brought along a promising prototype watch.  Featuring Casio's BLE (bluetooth low energy) technology this watch will be able to have bluetooth functionality without the dismal battery life we have seen in models from Sony Ericsson and LG. The watch is powered on a single watch-style coin battery and would connect to a smartphone allowing a host of features and 2-way communication. Expect call and email alerts, phone locating ability, global time sync, and expanded f..