We all know G-SHOCK as the watches that are literally built to withstand the worst our day-to-day lives can throw at them. For as tough as they are, they are limited (unless they’re solar-powered) by the batteries inside them. This usually means a 3 or 5 year battery life. What if you could go 10 years between battery changes? That’s what the G-SHOCK GD010 and GA010 are offering.
What are the G-SHOCK GD010 and GA010?
Well, we have some clues hiding in the name of things. If we look at the G-SHOCK GD010, we can suss out that the ‘010’ is for the 10-year battery life. G for G-SHOCK, and then D for digital. This means that the GA-010 is an analog watch, and that is indeed what it is. Well, it’s a combo display, but the main time-keeping is a set of analog hands.
Features and functionality
Both the G-SHOCK GD010 and GA010 feature straps and cases made from bio-resin, and have similar high-level functions:
- Shock Resistant
- 200M Water Resistant
- Super Illuminator LED
- 5 Daily Alarms (1 w/Snooze Alarm)
- 1/100-sec Stopwatch
- Countdown Timer
- World Time (31 Time Zones / 48 Cities)
- 12/24 Hour Time Formats
Basically, you just need to decide whether you want an all-digital display or ana-digi, and what color strikes your fancy the most.
Getting yours
Ready for some even more good news, on top of the 10-year battery? The G-SHOCK GD010 and GA010 are both quite affordable. The GD010 is $99.99, and the GA010 is $120. Both models are crisp, but we think the orange GD010 with it’s inverted LCD display looks spot-on for fall. Check out all the details, and order yours, over at casio.com
