The all-around timepiece
With minimalist design reflecting contemporary aesthetic sensibilities, the GST-W1000 reimagines the concept of toughness and the philosophy of functional beauty that define the G-SHOCK identity.
The watch’s well-proportioned form is simple and solid throughout. Each detail of the design projects a passion for refinement, from the strikingly smooth surfaces that accentuate the textural appeal of the hard stainless steel, to the crisp, sharply defined edge lines.
Furthermore, its timekeeping is consistently, unwaveringly accurate. The newly developed, solar-powered TOUGH MVT.2 incorporates two separate time-adjustment functions while performing self-regulating control to manage the effects of impacts and magnetic fields to maintain accurate timekeeping at all times. This allows the watch to keep displaying the passage of time correctly without disturbance by any external force.
With every element of its structure, design, and functionality, the GST-W1000 marks every moment with beauty. From business settings to casual wear and outdoor activities, it is an all-around timepiece that transitions effortlessly across every aspect of modern life.
FEATURES
Streamlined design harmonizing aesthetics and functionality
This watch exudes a reductionist aesthetic discovered in the quest to express the essence of timekeeping. It all began with the first-ever G-SHOCK, the DW-5000C. Leaving off all extraneous elements led to a streamlined, minimalist form embodying the brand concept of toughness. Building on this design philosophy, the GST-W1000 is reimagined as a metal timepiece for contemporary sensibilities. The pared-down beauty of the metal and the balanced octagonal form fulfill the strong determination to elevate aesthetic sensibility into functional beauty.
Minimalist design, style, balance
The design features smaller lugs that integrate with the bracelet’s end pieces. The innovative exterior design conceals the mounting screws on the sides, creating a refined appearance with seamlessly integrated metal surfaces.
The reductionist philosophy is reflected not only in the streamlined design, but also the carefully balanced proportions. The integrated form provides a stable, comfortable fit on the wrist, giving the watch a more refined proportion than its 45.5 mm case diameter and 13.2 mm profile may suggest.
Balancing form and finishes
The minimalist stainless-steel exterior is treated with four distinct finishes. Mirror and circular hairline finishes are applied to the bezel top. Separate vertical and horizontal hairline finishes are applied to beveled surfaces in accordance with the orientation of their beveling. Additionally, honing is applied to the slits in the lugs. This meticulous attention to detail elevates the hard texture of the metal into a richness that can be appreciated both visually and by touch.
The flat-design bracelet minimizes the clearance between individual links, enhancing both its refined feel and comfort on the wrist. Separately applied hairline and mirror finishes bring out the luster of the metal. A triple-fold clasp ensures a comfortable, secure fit.
Refined elegance in timekeeping
Incorporating a trio of inset dials, the multi-hand dial embodies a design concept dedicated to marking the passage of every moment with beautiful simplicity. Long, slender hour and minute hands enable intuitive reading of the precise time at a glance, while phosphorescent indexes ensure excellent visibility around the clock. A luxurious luster, achieved with intricate polygonal texturing and precision detailing, is made possible by the nano-processing technology of Yamagata Casio. Truly an all-around timepiece that seamlessly transitions from scene to scene, the GST-W1000 brings fresh inspiration to daily life.
Inner strength inherited to the core
The very essence of the G-SHOCK toughness philosophy is deeply embedded in the internal structure of this timepiece. Carbon fiber-reinforced resin delivering both strength and light weight is employed for the case, which protects the movement. Additionally, the bezel is constructed from multiple components to disperse impacts, protecting critical components such as the case and connections to the bracelet.
TOUGH MVT.2: Delivering precision to maintain beauty
Strength and beauty come together in refined timekeeping, supported by exceptional precision. Newly incorporated in the GST-W1000, TOUGH MVT.2 is the latest Casio original solar-powered analog movement featuring auto time correction.
Bluetooth® connectivity and radio-wave time calibration ensure precision timekeeping, while solar-power charging provides ample power. Furthermore, the movement incorporates two separate features that detect external disturbances and perform self-regulating control. The auto hand home position correction with shock detection instantly corrects hand positions when the watch detects a strong impact. The magnetic field detection pauses hand movement upon sensing a strong magnetic field, preventing the hands from shifting. Once the magnetic field disappears, the hands automatically return to their correct position and resume operation.
Leveraging advanced digital technologies, the movement delivers precision timekeeping and everyday practicality with even greater reliability — the essence of watch functionality — in all settings.
TOUGH MVT.2
Automatic time adjustment
MULTIBAND 6 radio control
Bluetooth®
Solar-powered operation
Tough Solar
Reinforced structure
Hybrid mount construction
Auto hand home position correction with shock detection
This evolution in auto hand home position correction utilizes an original Casio algorithm to consistently maintain correct hand position. Added to conventional auto correction at fixed intervals, the function instantly detects strong impacts to the watch and immediately corrects the hand position, enhancing the reliability of timekeeping accuracy.
* This illustrates the correction of the seconds hand. The actual function also corrects the hour and minute hands.
Magnetic field detection
The internal magnetic field detection sensor detects any strong external magnetic field that affects hand movement, temporarily stopping hand movement to prevent reference positions from shifting. Once the magnetic field disappears, the hands return to the correct position and operation resumes.
• Designed for typical magnetic fields encountered in everyday life. Do not intentionally bring the watch close to objects that generate magnetic fields.
• Extremely strong magnetic fields that can affect the operation of electronic devices may cause the watch to malfunction.
* This illustrates the movement of the seconds hand.
Bio-based resin
Key resin components used in the center case are made with bio-based resin, a material expected to help reduce environmental impact.
* Image is included for illustrative purposes.
Solar-powered timekeeping with radio control and Bluetooth® connectivity
Smartphone Link and radio-wave time calibration deliver automatic time adjustment. Solar-power charging ensures stable operation of watch functions.
Super Illuminator
The high-brightness LED light offers enhanced readability in the dark.
Sapphire crystal
Scratch-resistant, highly transparent, and treated with anti-reflective coating to deliver excellent clarity and readability.
SPECIFICATIONS
Multiple functions, all at your fingertips
CASIO WATCHES
(Smartphone app)
- Automatic time adjustment
- Easy watch setting
- World time (about 300 cities)
- Time & place: Pressing a button on the watch records the date, time and position on a map within the app. Useful as an activity log.
- Phone finder
Watch Functions
• Shock-resistant structure
• 20 bar water resistance
• Solar-powered
• Smartphone Link
• Radio-controlled (Multiband 6)
• Auto hand home position correction with shock detection
• Magnetic field detection
• Dual time (26 cities)
• Stopwatch
• Countdown timer
• Alarm
• LED light (Super Illuminator)
• Date and day display
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