Casio has introduced a new model to its G-SHOCK Master of G collection of men’s tactical watches, designed with aviation professionals in mind.
The GRAVITYMASTER GRB200 “packs essential functions and all the accuracy and functionality required for flight,” according to company officials.
The watch features a new design with large buttons set at different angles and shapes arranged in a way to resemble a fighter jet control stick, company officials said, adding the watch features button guards to prevent operating errors while wearing gloves.
The watch offers tactical functions for all level of aviation enthusiasts, according to company officials.
When synced with a Bluetooth-connected smartphone, via the G-SHOCK Connected App, the GRB200 offers a Mission Log function that records altitude points from the watch and GPS points from the phone. The Location Indicator records a current location on the app, and the watch acts as a backtracking device by pointing to the location with the second hand and showing the distance on the LCD display. The watch automatically adjusts the time through the Bluetooth connection and has a phone finder function. The menu mode on the LCD display is also customizable. All these features are accessible on the G-SHOCK Connected smartphone app.
The GRB200 also includes updated features like automatic compass correction capabilities, two-year battery life, and Quad Sensor technology that includes a compass, thermometer, altimeter/barometer, and step tracker.
The watch also comes with standard G-SHOCK technology such as:
- 200M Water Resistance
- Shock Resistance
- Vibration Resistance
- Double Super LED Lights
- Neo-Brite Luminous Hands & Markers
- World Time (38 Time Zones/38 Cities + UTC)
- Sunrise and Sunset Data
- 1/100th Sec. Stopwatch (24Hr)
- Countdown timer
- 5 Multi-Function Alarms
- 12/24 Hr. Time Formats
- Full Auto Calendar
The GRB200 is priced at $350 and will be available for purchase in September 2020.