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If you are looking for a wearable that doubles as a standalone accessory, Casio has announced a new addition to its Baby-G lineup that might catch your eye.
The BABY-G + PLUS BGA-20K series, which includes the BGA-20K-1A, BGA-20K-4A, and BGA-20K-7A variants, is currently available for you to pre-order on the Casio Japan website for ¥12,100 (~$76). The watches are scheduled to begin shipping this month.
Design Details
The BGA-20K comes with a two-way design. Instead of keeping the watch permanently fixed to a wristband, you can pop the center module out of the standard resin strap and insert it into an included silicone-style holder.
This secondary holder features an ear-shaped hood and a lanyard strap, allowing you to attach the watch to your backpack as a charm or simply set it up as a small desk clock. Casio says the design is aimed at giving you a personalized, kawaii aesthetic that works both as a traditional timepiece and a decorative item.
You will also notice a mechanical quirk on the watch face itself. While the dial uses a standard three-hand analog layout, it is designed to look like a face. Near the top of the dial, you get two small cutout windows framed by printed details resembling eyeliner.
Behind these windows, a rotating disc changes the shape of the eyes every day when the date rolls over, cycling through different emoticon-style expressions for you to check each morning.
As for the hardware, you can expect standard Casio specifications. The watch module measures 43.5 x 42.4 x 11.5 mm and weighs just 36 grams, so it won’t weigh down your wrist or your bag. It features a resin case and bezel, G-Shock-style shock resistance, and 100 meters of water resistance.
The display is covered by mineral glass. It runs on a standard battery rated to give you about three years of life and includes a low-battery warning function, alongside a timekeeping accuracy of ±20 seconds per month.
Casio does include a few practical warnings regarding the modular holder. You will want to keep the holder out of direct sunlight and high temperatures or humidity to prevent the material from degrading over time. The company also warns you against using third-party metal straps with the holder, as doing so could tear the strap hole, and they note that the glossy finish might show minor manufacturing lines out of the box.
Right now, the BGA-20K series is only confirmed for the Japanese market, so you will have to wait and see if Casio announces a broader international release.
In related news, Casio has recently launched five new Baby-G BGA-3000 watches with solar power and automatic time syncing, alongside a wild banana-themed G-Shock DW5600 inspired by perfectly ripe fruit.
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