Key Takeaways
- Casio's new G-Shock GA-2100RI25-7A is a collaboration with professional golfer Ryo Ishikawa, marking their fifth design together.
- The watch features a slim case (48.5 x 45.4 x 11.8 mm) designed to not interfere with golf swings, and has a color palette of white, blue, and orange.
- It offers functionalities like world time for 48 cities, two analog hands, five daily alarms, a timer, and a stopwatch.
- The watch will be priced at ¥23,100 (around $155) and will launch in Japan on November 7th, 2023.
- There are currently no plans for availability outside Japan, as previous models were also limited to the Japanese market.
Casio has introduced a new G-Shock watch in collaboration with professional golfer Ryo Ishikawa. The model GA-2100RI25-7A is the fifth design created with Ishikawa, following the release of the GM-2100RI23-1 earlier in 2023.
Design and Features
The G-Shock GA-2100RI25-7A features a slim case that measures 48.5 x 45.4 x 11.8 mm (approximately 1.9 x 1.8 x 0.5 inches), which Casio claims won't interfere with your golf swing. The watch showcases a color palette of white, blue, and orange, intended to evoke a sense of calm alongside a competitive spirit. Ishikawa's signature appears at both the top of the dial and on the case back. Additionally, it comes in unique packaging, accompanied by a trading card.
Functionality
This timepiece is based on the GA-2100 model and offers world time for 48 cities. It has two analog hands that maintain accuracy within 15 seconds each month. The day of the week is displayed on a dial, while the date shows on a dark background digital display. Other functionalities include five daily alarms, hourly time signals, a timer, and a stopwatch that measures down to 1/100th of a second.
Pricing and Availability
The Casio G-Shock x Ryo Ishikawa GA-2100RI25-7A will be priced at ¥23,100 (around $155) when it launches in Japan on November 7th. As of now, there are no announcements regarding its availability in other regions such as the United States, as the previous four models were limited to the Japanese market.
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