Casio has quietly refreshed its compact G-Shock lineup in Japan with a pair of models that bring a cleaner, more industrial look to the series. The two newcomers — the GM-S2110-1A1 and GM-S2110-1A7 — keep the familiar toughness of the G-Shock name but dress it up with a metal bezel and a textured dial that stands out a lot more in person than product photos usually show.
Both watches use an octagonal stainless-steel bezel, which instantly gives them a sharper, more premium feel compared to the regular resin versions. The real eye-catcher, though, is the dial: Casio has gone with a fine crosshatch pattern that reflects light in a subtle way, almost giving the impression of a metal surface even though the dial isn’t actually metallic. It’s a small touch but it makes the watches look more expensive than they are.
The two models mainly differ in color. The GM-S2110-1A1 goes for a stealthy look with a black dial and a negative (dark background) display. The GM-S2110-1A7 switches to a silver dial and a positive display, which should be a bit easier to read. Both come with black resin straps, keeping the overall weight low and the fit comfortable. At 45.9 × 40.5 × 11.0 mm and only 56 g, they’re among the more wearable G-Shocks with metal parts — compact enough for smaller wrists but still recognizably G-Shock.
Functionally, nothing wild here, but all the basics are present: world time for 31 zones, a stopwatch down to 1/100 seconds, countdown timer, five alarms, and the usual shock-resistant build. There’s also a hand-shift function that moves the hands out of the way when you need to check the digital readout, which is one of those features you don’t think about until you actually need it.
Pricing and availability:
In Japan, both models are listed at ¥29,150 (roughly $188). They’ve also popped up on Casio’s international site, which usually means a wider release isn’t far off.
If you’ve been waiting for a compact metal-bezel G-Shock that looks a bit different from the usual smooth-dial designs, these two might be worth keeping an eye on. They’re simple, sharp, and just fresh enough to stand out without trying too hard. Also check out the full metal G-Shock GMW-BZ5000 here.
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