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Casio has released its newest dive watch, the G-Shock GWFD1000BC-1, in the US market. Following an initial launch in Japan last month, the watch is now listed on the Casio US website with a price tag of $1,500. As part of the company’s Master of G Frogman series, the device is built primarily for underwater environments and outdoor utility.
Design Details
The GWFD1000BC-1 is a large device, measuring 59.2 x 53.3 x 18 mm and weighing 181 grams. The design is straightforward, featuring a black color scheme with tan accents that Casio says is modeled after tactical equipment.
The case is constructed from a combination of stainless steel and resin. The metal bezel is treated with a diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating to prevent scratches, while the digital display is protected by a sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating.
For the strap, Casio used a composite band that connects metal H-links with center links made of bio-based resin. This setup is intended to reduce the overall weight compared to a standard metal bracelet. To accommodate divers, the clasp features a slide-adjust mechanism and a two-step extension system, allowing it to fit over a wetsuit.
In terms of diving hardware, the watch has an ISO 200-meter water resistance rating and a screw-lock case back. It relies on Casio’s Triple Sensor system to track depth, temperature, and compass bearing. The depth gauge operates down to 80 meters in 10-centimeter increments.
The digital compass includes an auto-leveling function, which helps provide accurate directional readings when the wearer’s wrist is not completely flat in the water. The software also logs data for up to 20 dives, recording the start time, duration, maximum depth, and lowest water temperature.
For everyday use, the watch operates on Casio’s Tough Solar charging system, which draws power from ambient light. It includes Multiband 6 radio control, automatically synchronizing the time with atomic clocks in six global regions. Additionally, it features tide graphs, moon phase data, an LED backlight, and standard stopwatch and alarm tools.
In related news, Casio has recently launched the Pro Trek PRJB001EX-1 in the US with a reversible strap and hidden storage pocket, alongside the Y2K-inspired Baby-G BA110MC watch series.
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(Casio)
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