Press release by Casio:
G-SHOCK ANNOUNCES
MILITARY INSPIRED SERIES
New G-Shock Line-up Debuts Technology with a Covert Edge
DOVER, NJ, February, 4, 2009
— Military inspired, the new limited edition G-Shock series
embodies toughness and technology with a covert edge. These models feature
stealth, matte black cases & bands, including buttons finished in black IP
(ion plating). The DW5600MS-1, DW6900MS-1 and G9000MS-1 are equipped with
reverse LCDs and red numeric displays. For non-stop performance, the
Frogman, GW200MS-1 is equipped with Tough Solar Power. All models feature
their unique module ID codes printed on the bands.
“G-Shock continues to be a leader in
technology and cutting-edge fashion for timepieces,” said Shigenori Itoh,
Vice President of Casio’s Timepiece Division. ”With the release of the
military inspired series, we are pushing the boundaries of inspired time
pieces for the fashion conscious consumer.”
DW6900MS-1: Classic
in form, yet modern in style, the DW6900MS-1 features shock resistance, 200M
water resistance, EL backlight with afterglow, multi-function alarm, 1/100
second stopwatch, countdown timer, flash alert and 12/24 hour formats. MSRP
$99.00
DW5600MS-1:
Reminiscent of the original G-Shock, the DW5600MS-1 features include shock
resistance, 200M water resistance, EL backlight with afterglow,
multi-function alarm, 1/100 second stopwatch, countdown timer, flash alert
and 12/24 hour formats. MSRP $99.00
G9000MS-1: The
classic G-Shock Mudman is built to survive the most extreme
environments. Features include a molded back cover and variable durometer
urethane covered bezel and buttons to prevent foreign particles, such as
mud, sand or oil from entering the watch or accumulating between the back
case and wearer’s wrist.
The Mudman features 200M water
resistance, world time, dual auto EL backlight with afterglow, twin
stopwatches, and count down timer. MSRP $110.00
GW200MS-1:
The exclusivity of the G-Shock Frogman makes it the perfect
addition to this military inspired series. As part of G-Shock’s Master of G
series, the amphibious Frogman is the only model certified ISO200M water
resistant.
Visually stunning, yet stealth in its
appearance, the Frogman GW200MS-1 utilizes Non-Stop Tough Solar Power housed
within an asymmetrical titanium case design with a deep wave band. MSRP
$350.00 |