Reviews

The new Casio G-Shock GXW-56 — and its American counterpart, the GX-56 — are proof that huge is the new big. With a case 55.5mm wide at its widest point, and 17.5mm high, the GXW-56 is the biggest G-Shock ever made. (Yes, they are even larger than the venerable Frogman.) (Before going any further, I want to point out the differences between the GXW and the GX. The GXW is the Japanese version and has multi-band atomic timekeeping. The GX is the American version which is less expensive, and..

I just got back from Casio's 2010 Shock the World press event in New York, and I have plenty to show. We all had a blast checking out some new G-Shock models, meeting folks from Casio (and Casio's PR team), rubbing elbows with celebrities, and hanging out at what turned out to be a pretty wild concert. Here are the highlights: A quick walkthrough of the floor before the press conference. (more…)..

Casio G-Shocks play many roles: fashion icons, hardcore tool watches, respectable divers, etc. Today, we look at something of a new phase for the G-Shock line in the form of a “multi role fighter.” The Casio G-Shock GW-2000 sports aviation styling while retaining the GMT features of many of its older siblings. The GW-2000 combines the radio controlled technology which Casio is now famous for with a refreshed style more reminiscent of the MR-G series. Let's take a look at the details: ..

If you like your watches big, bold, and durable, then the new GA100 line of G-Shocks will make your day. Available in white, yellow, and black, you get the "basic" G-Shock feature set in a new, larger case for a list price of only $99: Water resistant to 200m (660ft). Resin case, mineral crystal. Anti-magnetic case structure. Servo controlled hour and minute hands with 4-LCD digital displays. 1/1000th of a second stopwatch with unique "Speed" dial (tachometer). 48 city world time,..

A review today of a women's watch from Casio's Baby-G series that does it all. The LWA-M140-7ACF is quite the powerhouse, packed into a casually-styled look that belies its inner geek: Tough solar power (the dial is a solar panel). 5-band atomic timekeeping (US, UK, Japan, Germany). Water resistant (depth not specified). Mineral crystal. 34.6mm by 11.5mm, 25g. LED backlight. World time: 29 time zones, 48 cities. Alarm. 60 minute countdown timer. 1 hour stopwatch. 12 month..