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Casio is updating its G-Steel lineup this October with the GST-W1000 series, a trio of new watches launching initially in Japan. The release includes three models, the GST-W1000AD-2A, GST-W1000D-1A, and GST-W1000D-3A, that step away from the traditional, bulky G-Shock aesthetic in favor of a more integrated stainless steel design.
Design Details
The new watches measure 50 x 45.5 x 13.2 mm and weigh 138 grams. To make the watch wear smaller than its 45.5mm diameter suggests, Casio shortened the bezel lugs and integrated them directly into the bracelet’s end pieces. The mounting screws are hidden, which cleans up the sides of the case.
The exterior steel uses a mix of mirror, circular hairline, straight hairline, and honing finishes to break up the visual mass of the metal. Inside, the watch relies on a carbon core guard structure made from bio-based resin to protect the internal components without adding unnecessary weight. The dial is covered by sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating.
The watch features the new Tough MVT.2 movement, which is designed to protect the analog hands from misalignment caused by strong impacts and magnetic fields. Its shock detection system detects hard impacts and automatically realigns the hands when necessary.
There is also a built-in magnetic field sensor that temporarily stops the hands when strong magnetism is detected, preventing them from shifting away from their reference positions. Once the watch is moved away from the magnetic field, the hands automatically return to the correct time and resume normal operation.
For timekeeping and power, the GST-W1000 relies on the Tough Solar charging system. It syncs the time automatically via Bluetooth using the Casio Watches smartphone app, and falls back on Multiband 6 radio-wave reception if a phone isn’t nearby.
The watches also include standard G-Shock specifications, such as 200-meter water resistance, a Super Illuminator LED for visibility in the dark, a countdown timer, daily alarms, and a 1-second stopwatch.
Pricing and Availability
The GST-W1000 series will be available in Japan starting in October 2026. The standard GST-W1000D-1AJF and GST-W1000D-3AJF models are priced at ¥110,000 ($712), while the GST-W1000AD-2AJF will cost ¥115,500 ($748).
In related news, Casio has recently launched two new 90s-inspired Baby-G BG-169 watches in the US, alongside a new collaborative DW-5600 G-Shock with a striking gold-and-black finish.
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