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Casio unveils nine analog G-Shock watches inspired by its 1983 original
Casio has announced nine new analog G-Shock watches in its GMC-2500 and GAC-2500 ranges.
The designs take inspiration from the DW-5000C, the first G-Shock, which launched in 1983.
A three-part display can show the date, stopwatch minutes or setting information, and setting the date enables an automatic calendar.
The watches also have a small seconds hand that can be stopped to help reduce power use.
The two ranges differ in their materials: the GAC-2500 models are resin, while GMC-2500 versions include metal details and bands.
Casio says the watches retain G-Shock shock resistance, and one source also lists 200-metre water resistance.
Sales are scheduled to begin in November 2026, with Japanese prices from ¥20,900 to ¥49,500; the sources differ on whether availability begins on November 7.
Casio announced nine analog G-Shock watches in the GMC-2500 and GAC-2500 series, inspired by the original DW-5000C.
The new watches have a three-cell display that can show the date, stopwatch elapsed minutes and setting information.
Setting the year, month and day enables an automatic calendar without manual date correction.
The collection includes resin GAC-2500 models and GMC-2500 models with metal exteriors.
The watches are scheduled to go on sale in November 2026, with prices varying by model and market.
- Who
- Casio Computer Co., Ltd.
- What
- Casio announced nine analog watches in its G-Shock GMC-2500 and GAC-2500 series.
- When
- Announced on October 22, 2026; scheduled to go on sale in November 2026.
- Where
- Japan and the UK. The release schedule differs by source: one says Japan on November 7, while another says the watches are launching in Japan and the UK in November.
- Why
- The watches bring the design and functional features of the original 1983 G-Shock into an analog format.
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Casio introduced the DW-5000C, the first G-Shock, designed to withstand being dropped.
Casio announced the GMC-2500 and GAC-2500 series.
The watches were scheduled for release in Japan, according to INDToday and Stuff.
- Models
- Nine across the GMC-2500 and GAC-2500 series
- Inspiration
- DW-5000C, the original G-Shock launched in 1983
- Display
- Three-cell window at 3 o’clock; small seconds hand at 9 o’clock
- Calendar
- Automatic calendar when year, month and day are set
- Japan prices
- ¥20,900 to ¥49,500
- Availability
- November 2026; Japan release date reported as November 7 by INDToday and Stuff
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