Casio just released a new G-Steel watch in the US that celebrates the Year of the Snake. The GST-B400CX-1A watch, which first came out in Japan this month, stands out for both its looks and features.
Casio G-Steel GST-B400CX-1A features
The watch’s design draws from an ancient symbol of ouroboros – a snake eating its own tail – which represents endless cycles and renewal. The watch has a silver metal frame around a black face with gold details, making it work well for both casual and dressy occasions. Casio has also added snake patterns on the side buttons and across the dial, plus an ouroboros design carved into the back.
This is the thinnest G-Steel watch Casio has ever made, coming in at just 12.9mm thick. They achieved this by using smaller parts and a thinner core. Even though it’s slimmer, it’s still tough thanks to Casio’s Carbon Core Guard structure. The watch keeps useful features like solar power charging and the ability to connect to your phone through Bluetooth.
Speaking of phone connectivity, you can pair the watch with Casio’s app to do several helpful things: your watch will set itself to the right time automatically, help you find your phone if you lose it, keep track of when and where you’ve been, and show you the time in 38 different time zones around the world.
The watch comes with other practical features too. It has two LED lights, can work as a stopwatch down to 1/100th of a second, has a countdown timer, and can set five different alarms. The face is made of mineral glass that resists scratches, and you can take it swimming since it’s waterproof up to 200 meters. The band is made of resin, which makes it comfortable to wear.
For those interested in the specifics: the watch measures 46.6 x 49.6 x 12.9mm and weighs 86 grams. Its case combines stainless steel and carbon for durability. When fully charged, the battery can last up to 18 months if you use the power-saving mode. You can buy it now on Casio’s US website for $380 and Amazon.
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