Key Takeaways
1. The new G-Shock watch, GBM-2100CX-9AJR, is based on the popular GA-B2100 design and celebrates the Year of the Horse for New Year 2026.
2. It features a gold-tone bezel with intricate engravings, a stylish gold-and-red dial, and an engraved horse illustration on the back.
3. The watch includes Tough Solar technology, Bluetooth connectivity, and multiple functions like world time, alarms, and a stopwatch.
4. It has a water resistance rating of 20 ATM and is made from durable biomass resin, ensuring typical G-Shock durability.
5. Preorders are available exclusively in Japan for ¥42,900 (about $285 USD), with shipping starting in December 2025, and it comes in special matte black and gold packaging.
Casio has kicked off preorders for a brand new G-Shock watch based on the popular GA-B2100 (“CasiOak”) design, named the GBM-2100CX-9AJR. This model is part of a special release for the upcoming New Year in 2026, celebrating the zodiac Year of the Horse. It showcases a gold-tone bezel with intricate engravings and matching details on the dial. Preorders can be made through the Japanese G-Shock online store, with shipping set to begin in December 2025. The price is ¥42,900 (tax included), which is about $285 USD.
Design and Features
The watch features the sleek profile of the 2100 series, measuring 49.3 × 44.4 × 11.9 mm and weighing 72 g. It stands out with more decorative elements compared to regular models. The bezel is finished with Gold IP, while the dial displays indices and hands in a striking gold-and-red palette. On the back, there’s an engraved illustration of a horse, linking to the zodiac theme and inspired by the legendary “Senri-uma,” a mythical horse known to gallop a thousand miles in one day. Casio describes the design as a representation of strength and good fortune for the upcoming year.
Technical Specifications
The watch is powered by Tough Solar technology and allows Bluetooth connectivity with smartphones for automatic time adjustments, reminders, world-time settings for about 300 cities, and syncing schedules via the Casio Watches app. It boasts a water resistance rating of 20 ATM and incorporates the typical G-Shock durability features, including shock resistance and a band and case made from biomass resin.
The GBM-2100CX-9AJR offers a variety of useful functions for daily use, including world time, a countdown timer, five alarms, a stopwatch, a battery-level indicator, a power-saving mode, and dual LED lighting (for backlighting and dial illumination). The estimated battery life is around seven months with regular use and can extend up to 18 months when in power-saving mode.
Unique Packaging
This special edition comes in unique packaging, featuring a matte black and gold box adorned with the horse emblem found on the caseback. Currently, preorders seem to be exclusive to Japan, but previous New Year releases in the 2100 series have made their way to international markets as the season progresses.
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