G-Shock GA-2100 “CasiOak” with octagonal bezel and thin case
July 31, 2019
G-Shock GA-2100 Rating by G-Central
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4.1
Summary
The GA-2100 was an absolute sensation when it launched and resulted in a worldwide shortage of the GA-2100-1A1. This was surprising to many fans as well as to Casio, as there was not a lot of buzz about it in advance. The GA-2100 came at the right time, when people were starting to prefer smaller watches again. In just a few short years, the GA-2100 has become one of G-Shock’s bestselling models ever. It brought many new fans to the brand, many of them from the younger generation, and Casio is now fully committed to expanding the 2100 line with more advanced models, premium metal models, and smaller models for women. With a familiar yet refreshed style and clean dial layout, G-Shock has created another iconic timepiece that is suitable for both casual fashion and rugged outdoor use.
Pros
• Carbon Core Guard with carbon fiber-reinforced center case is lightweight and strong
• Simple and refined style with rugged characteristics
• One of the slimmest and lightest G-Shock watches ever made
• Design elements pay tribute to the original G-Shock
List Price: $99-$140 Size: 48.5 × 45.4 × 11.8 mm Weight: 51 grams Structure: Carbon Core Guard, carbon case, resin bezel and band, mineral glass, Neobrite (select models) Protection: Shock Resistance, 200-meter Water Resistance Power: Battery (SR726W x 2, approx. 3-year life) Features: World time (31 time zones, 48 cities + UTC, DST on/off), stopwatch (23:59’59 max, 1/100-second first 60 minutes, 1-second after 60 minutes, elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times), countdown timer (24 hours, settable in seconds, minutes, and hours), 5 daily alarms, hourly time signal, dual LED light with 1.5 or 3-second afterglow, full auto-calendar, button tone on/off, 12/24-hour format, hand shift
Alternatives: The GA-2100 is inspired by the simplicity and classic style of the original G-Shock 5000-5600 series, which has a full digital display. Another popular mid-size analog-digital model is the AWG-M100 with Tough Solar power and Multi-Band 6 auto radio time adjustment.
Related G-Shock 2100 Series:
GA-B2100: With Tough Solar power and Bluetooth smartphone link. GM-2100: Metal-covered with stainless steel bezel. GM-B2100: Full metal with stainless steel case, bezel, band. Screw-back case. GMA-S2100: Smaller women’s resin model. GM-S2100: Smaller women’s metal-covered model.
Original Post:
G-Shock releases a retro-inspired analog-digital watch with the Carbon Core Guard…
The all-new G-Shock GA-2100 series is coming to Japan in August 2019. Like the recent GA-2000, the GA-2100 is a Carbon Core Guard model, but unlike other recent carbon models, it has a retro G-Shock look thanks to its octagonal bezel and traditionally shaped resin bands. The GA-2100 is actually inspired by the design and shape of the first-ever G-Shock DW-5000C but in a combination analog and digital form. At 11.8 millimeters, it is the thinnest current G-Shock watch and thinner than the DW-5600 and GW-M5610. (Update: The G-Shock GMA-S2100 (11.2 mm) and GM-S2100 (11 mm) are now slimmer, but the GA-2100 remains the slimmest men’s model.)
The GA-2100 will debut with three models: the black and gray GA-2100-1AJF, the blacked-out GA-2100-1A1JF, and the red GA-2100-4AJF. Each model has a list price of 13,500 JPY plus tax.
Features include shock resistance, 200-meter water resistance, needle withdrawal function, world time, 1/100 second stopwatch (less than 1 hour, 1-second stopwatch for one hour or more, 24 hours with split), timer (1-second, 24 hours), 5 alarms, hourly time signal, full auto calendar, 12/24 hour format, operation sound on/off, double LED lights (Super Illuminator with afterglow, 1.5/3 seconds, with LED backlight for LCD display), and estimated 3-year battery life. (The GA-2100-1A and GA-2100-4A also have Neo-Brite luminous hands.) The dimensions are 48.5 x 45.4 x 11.8 millimeters and the weight is 51 grams.
Update: Casio America released the GA2100-1A1 and GA2100-4A with a list price of $99 USD.
Update 2: The GA-2100 series has earned the nickname “CasiOak” among watch enthusiasts and fans, due to the bezel shape’s similarity to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watches.
Based on the following photo, these watches are equipped with quick-release bands.
G-Shock GA-2100-1A
Black bezel and band with gray markers.
G-Shock GA-2100-1A1
Blacked-out bezel and band with black markers.
G-Shock GA-2100-4A
Red bezel and band with red markers.
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Just today the stealth was available on Casio US, had it in my Kart and then it was sold out XD. I am not familiar with Gshocks or watches in general for the most part but really love this one. Any advice for getting it at near the market 99$s? Does Casio generally restock regularly or are there other knowledge gems only enthusiasts would know about where to purchase these things? Thanks!
That model is mostly sold out everywhere, especially in the U.S., so it will be hard to find it near list price. There will probably be a restock soon, but I don’t know when that will be. You might be able to find it in SE Asia at shopee.com (along with the GA-2100-1A which I saw a lot of when I was in Thailand recently), but I don’t have any experience ordering from any sellers there (maybe try the Thailand site), and it probably won’t include a warranty.
Will probably be at Gshock.com in March.
Sometimes we make Twitter posts for this kind of information.
“According to a Hodinkee article, the G-Shock GA2100-1A1 “CasiOak” will be available again in March (in the U.S.) and should be fully stocked by May.” https://twitter.com/gcentralblog/status/1222476236917821440
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That all black core is making me crazy. I want it bad. Expensive on ebay though, do you know of any stock anywhere. Thanks
No, sorry, the last place I saw it in stock was at ShopHQ. They have stock alerts that you can sign up for.
Hi there! Any idea when Casio plans to restock this watch?
Probably not until 2020
whats the size of the strap and where can i buy one?…any links, thanks.
https://www.pacparts.com/catalog/models.cfm/MFG/CASIO/row/9502
Just today the stealth was available on Casio US, had it in my Kart and then it was sold out XD. I am not familiar with Gshocks or watches in general for the most part but really love this one. Any advice for getting it at near the market 99$s? Does Casio generally restock regularly or are there other knowledge gems only enthusiasts would know about where to purchase these things? Thanks!
That model is mostly sold out everywhere, especially in the U.S., so it will be hard to find it near list price. There will probably be a restock soon, but I don’t know when that will be. You might be able to find it in SE Asia at shopee.com (along with the GA-2100-1A which I saw a lot of when I was in Thailand recently), but I don’t have any experience ordering from any sellers there (maybe try the Thailand site), and it probably won’t include a warranty.
Any word when it will be back?
Grateful for any reply.
Will probably be at Gshock.com in March.
Sometimes we make Twitter posts for this kind of information.
“According to a Hodinkee article, the G-Shock GA2100-1A1 “CasiOak” will be available again in March (in the U.S.) and should be fully stocked by May.”
https://twitter.com/gcentralblog/status/1222476236917821440
Thank you! March is not that far away!
I heard that dealers might not be getting it until June. I would check Gshock.com first.
Any update when this might be in stock again?
Thanks
There was a small restock recently, and there should be a larger one soon. For U.S. shops, we post updates on this page.
https://www.g-central.com/g-shock-ga2100-1a1-restock-status/