Casio Computer Co., Ltd has announced the release of the latest addition to its family of G-SHOCK shock-resistant watches.
The new dust-and-mud-resistant MUDMASTER GWG-B1000 features exterior components in metal for a solid, powerful design.
Since G-SHOCK first came out in 1983, Casio has continued to introduce functional, structural, and design advancements to the line’s outstanding shock resistance.
Among all G-SHOCK watches, the Master of G line, designed for use in extreme conditions, has proven popular for its superior toughness.
The new GWG-B1000, an addition to the Master of G line, is a powerful dust- and mud-resistant MUDMASTER designed for sandy, dirty environments.
The robust metal exterior retains G-SHOCK shock resistance in a rugged design with an eye-catching multi-dimensional form.
The protector parts at the 12 and 6 o’clock positions guard the watch glass, which is typically the most shock-susceptible, and they are treated with a diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating to provide even greater abrasion resistance.
These parts are cut out of components that are first forged into bezel shapes in a production process that renders complex shapes in metal.
The complex moulded form of the front button guard is achieved with a different method, metal injection moulding (MIM).
This timepiece also features functions that users on land missions need to execute their pursuits.
It is the first G-SHOCK equipped with a triple sensor that measures compass bearing, altitude/barometric pressure, and temperature, as well as solar charging and radio wave reception, that also comes with smartphone connectivity.
When the watch is paired with a smartphone, the dedicated app on the phone offers easy operation of various useful features, including Location Indicator, which points the inset dial indicator hand in the direction of a location recorded on the map within the app, and Mission Log, which records activity history.