Casio launches metal-clad G-Shock GM-6900XG-8 collab watch featuring a translucent band

Casio has a new G-Shock watch coming out this November. The GM-6900XG-8 is a collaboration with the seven-member pop group XG. The watch is listed as coming soon on the Casio Japan website with a price tag of ¥39,600 ($248). It is also listed on Casio’s international website, indicating a wider rollout across other markets.

Design Details

The design is based on the standard 6900 series, which is the familiar round G-Shock with three circular dials above the main digital display. Instead of the usual resin exterior, this model uses a silver stainless steel bezel.

This material change adds some weight, bringing the watch to 107 grams, with overall dimensions of 53.9 x 49.7 x 18.6 mm. The band is made of clear, translucent resin and has the words Xtraordinary Genes, which is what XG stands for, printed across it in a repeating black pattern.

Because it is a collaboration piece, Casio included a few specific details for the group’s fans. The main light button on the front of the case is shaped like an X. When you press it to turn on the white LED backlight, a graphic of a wolf appears on the LCD screen. This is a direct reference to Alphaz, the name of XG’s fanbase.

On the back of the watch, the stainless steel case is engraved with the Japanese character “緒”. It is a nod to a specific chant the group does before they perform on stage. The packaging is also customized, featuring a graphic of seven wolves hidden on the bottom of the box.

Aside from the cosmetic changes, the GM-6900XG-8 functions exactly like a standard digital G-Shock. It has the brand’s usual shock resistance and is water-resistant up to 200 meters. The screen is covered by mineral glass to prevent scratches. It runs on a standard CR2016 battery, which Casio says should last around five years before needing a replacement.

For daily use, the watch includes the basic digital features you would expect from the lineup. It has a 1/100-second stopwatch, a 24-hour countdown timer, and a multi-function alarm.

There is also a flash alert function that makes the backlight blink when an alarm or the hourly time signal goes off. The internal calendar is pre-programmed up to the year 2099, and the module keeps time with an accuracy of ±15 seconds per month.

In related news, Casio has recently launched stylish AQ-240 collaboration watches with gold and green dial options, alongside four new G-Shock watches with sleek black and gray designs.

(Casio)