Casio has introduced its latest G-Shock Virtual Mix Collection collection in Japan, featuring three models that blend industrial design with modern aesthetics. The lineup includes the GA-B001MW-8AJF, GD-B500MW-8JF, and GA-2300MW-8A, each sporting a distinctive gray and neon green color scheme.
The flagship GA-B001MW-8AJF showcases a Carbon Core Guard with resin casing, featuring a hybrid analog-digital display with luminous green hour markers. Moving away from traditional G-Shock bulkiness, the watch presents a notably slimmer, more angular profile suited for urban wear. It includes Bluetooth connectivity for smartphone pairing, enabling features like automatic time adjustment, and phone-finding capabilities. Battery life extends to two years, supported by power-saving features and low-battery alerts.
The GD-B500MW-8JF, while omitting the carbon construction, adds fitness tracking through a step counter that syncs with smartphones. Its large negative LCD display offers enhanced readability, maintaining the series’ streamlined aesthetic. Both models retain G-Shock’s essential features: world time, 1/100-second stopwatch, and multiple daily alarms.
The entire collection is a pretty huge design evolution for G-Shock, with cases that appear more architecturally inspired than their predecessors. The matte gray finish on the main bodies definitely adds a more sophisticated look to the base, while the angular case designs and pronounced geometric shapes suggest Casio took some inspiration from modern tech accessories and gaming hardware.
The GA-B001MW-8AJF is priced at ¥22,550 ($150), while the GD-B500MW-8JF retails for ¥20,900 ($139) in Japan. The third model, GA-2300MW-8A, appears in promotional materials but lacks pricing and availability details. International release dates remain unconfirmed.
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