I like “Square G-SHOCK” more than any watch.
This time, we introduced the GA-2100 which makes you want to say, “This watch is not a” square G-SHOCK “ at all !”
No, no! Wait a minute! There is no problem because CASIO says that.
- A huge hit! G-SHOCK’s new standard
- Simple and strong design
- The origin of this is actually “Square G-SHOCK”
G-SHOCK’s new key model
This is GA-2100
It is a huge hit the GA-2100. Model number GA means “high-performance analog”.
The list price is 14,850 yen in Japanese yen. It will be $ 99.00.
It is selling very well and many colors and variations are on sale. In particular, the all-black was not available for quite a long time.
By all means, it looks like “Casioque”. But officially the CASIO”created from a square G-SHOCK”
“This model isn’t a” square G-SHOCK “ by any means ! It wasn’t a site specializing in a” square G-SHOCK “! It’s out of material!”
“In the first place, isn’t this model commonly known as ” Casioak “ ? I think that it looks like very much. “
Well, please wait for a while.
This model is commonly known as “Casioak” . Please search and find out why it is so called.
Of course, the Casio formula does not call it that way. I can’t say it officially.
On the contrary, this model says, “I made it based on the DW-5000 (square G-SHOCK)!” Let’s see what that means.
There is a page featuring Casio’s GA-2100 (→ here )
It clearly states, “It was designed based on the original square G-SHOCK DW-5000C.”
Certainly, when you actually pick it up, you can feel that “this is definitely based on the’square G-SHOCK’!”.
There is no doubt that this GA-2100 is a “square G-SHOCK” . Let’s see why.
The souls of DW-5000 / 5600 are here and there
Reason for the square G-SHOCK Part 1 The belts are almost the same
The first, you will see the belt.
You can see the watch belt in this photo, GW-5600E, right?
There is no difference if you look at only the belt.
The left is the 5610 series square G-SHOCK , the center is the 5600 series square G-SHOCK , and the right is the GA-2100 .
By the way, the photo above is the GA-2100 I own.
When I remove the belt, the base is a little different. But the visible parts are almost the same.
(Not only that, you can use the square G-SHOCK’s belt for the GA-2100 to some extent. There may be some gaps, but it’s not unusable.)
For example, if you attach the composite band “Fine Resin Band” used for GW-B5600BC to GA-2100, it will look like this.
It becomes a three-fold band which makes it comfortable to wear and it is not strange in terms of design.
Reference article G-SHOCK GW-B5600BC [Produced the most practical band square G-SHOCK, at last!]
Reason for the square G-SHOCK Part 2 The bezel design also has something in common
the second, the jaggedness around the bezel.
Click here for the jagged bezel of the GA-2100.
Next, here is the jagged bezel of the DW-5000E.
It is certainly inherited.
This is the part where you feel strongly, there are “G-SHOCK”.
Reason for the square G-SHOCK Part 3 Explanation of Casio official website
Finally, let’s take a look at the page (→ here ) that features Casio’s GA-2100, which was introduced first.
As we have seen, the belt is common and the bezel is inherited.
Although it is called “Octagon bezel” , it is certainly an octagon. But if you do so, this site name will be changed from “Square G-SHOCK favorite site” to “Octagonal G-SHOCK”. You will have to change to your favorite site 🙂
Next, the jaggedness around the bezel is common.
This is also as shown in the comparison photo of the G-SHOCK I own.
So, the Casio official tells us that the GA-2100 is “a brother of the square G-SHOCK.”
In other words, GA-2100 was definitely a member of “Square G-SHOCK” !
So far, have you agreed that the GA-2100 is a square G-SHOCK ?
If you look closely, it’s true. But it feels like an excuse for Casio and it feels a bit aggressive .
It’s definitely from Casio, the company of God who created G-SHOCK.
Casio says, “It’s based on the square G-SHOCK!” So, ” GA-2100 is a square G-SHOCK.”
Looking at it again, it’s very sophisticated and cool.
So far, I have explained why the GA-2100 is a “square G-SHOCK”.
Looking at it again, the GA-2100 is a very good watch.
Very thin
First of all, thinness is good. It’s very thin. With a thickness of only 11.8mm, it is the thinnest level of all G-SHOCK.
It doesn’t bother me even if I wear it. And it fits easily into the sleeves of my suit.
I feel that it is as thin as the Casio Collection (Cheap Casio).
Very light
Lightly. It weighs only 51g. It is the lightest class in G-SHOCK.
Analog clocks with hands usually tend to be heavier, but that’s great.
If you are looking for a lighter watch, you will only have the Casio Collection (Cheap Casio).
Even though it is an analog clock, it is honestly amazing to realize this lightness! I can only say that.
Simple and cool
The design is sophisticated.
Functional beauty that displays only what you need. Therefore, it is very easy to see.
What I fell in love with the square G-SHOCK was “no waste” and “functional beauty”.
I feel that this GA-2100 has a connection.
All black is cool
The first GA-2100 released was in three colors.
Among them, the one that became very popular was all black.
I couldn’t get it at all, and even if I searched for a mail-order site or store, I couldn’t get it for a long time.
(It was hard to get not only black but also black and white.)
As expected, if it is so black, it is difficult to grasp the time and it is hard to see . But that’s good.
It’s pitch black! So it’s cool without claiming it. (no, it’s too black and claiming it the other way around.)
I feel that this area has something in common with the charm of the all-black square G-SHOCK DW-5600BB .
Related article G-SHOCK DW-5600BB [Enchanted serious black G-SHOCK unique existence]
Both are irresistible models for black lovers.
GA-2100 was a big hit and many colors appeared. It has sold very well.
Recently, the “solar + Bluetooth” model GA-B2100 has also appeared.
And, like the GMW-B5000D, it seems that full metalization will also be released .
There is no doubt that this will be also big hit!
The part that I personally care about
This is a trivial matter, but I wonder why it is not possible to display the time and month / day at the same time .
There is a small window, but the upper part here is fixed to “seconds”. And only “current time” or “month and day” is displayed in the upper part.
If you display too much, it will be messy. And if you want to see the time and date clearly, you should buy “ordinary digital display square G-SHOCK”. So after all, ordinary square G -I’m going back to SHOCK.
characeristics
The back cover is a panel back .
This is a good choice, as screwbacks can’t offer thinness and lightness.
Also, you can see the photo above, it is a “spring bar that allows you to remove the belt with a single touch . “
For this reason, it has become much easier to change bands than the conventional square G-SHOCK.
This is also quite innovative.
GA-2100 is highly recommended.
It’s simple and easy to understand, however, it inherits the soul of the “square G-SHOCK”.
- thin
- light
- Easy to see (except for all black)
I think the GA-2100 is definitely in demand by people who say, “I want an analog clock instead of a digital clock, but someone want a square G-SHOCK atmosphere!”
it’s recommended.
spec
| Model name | GW-2100 |
| Size (length x width x thickness) | 48.5 x 45.4 x 11.8 mm |
| weight | 51g |
| Band material | Urethane |
| Bezel material | Urethane |
| feature | Radio time syncing clock tough solar |