Distinguished by an octagonal case form, Casio’s modern 2100 Sequence is likely one of the firm’s best-selling watch collections.
For 2024 G-Shock debuted 4 new variations of the lads’s 44.4 mm x 11.9 mm G-Metal 2100 Sequence watches — now outfitted with Bluetooth timesyncing, solar energy, and some dial enhancements that ought to give the watch much more enchantment.
The GBM2100-1A (black) GBM2100A-1A2 (gentle blue), and GBM2100A-1A3 (inexperienced) references can be found with a multi-finish chrome steel exterior at choose G-Shock sellers, and the GBM2100B-7A which has a black IP chrome steel exterior with a black dial is a GShock.com unique.
This assessment focuses on the G-Metal G-Shock GBM2100A-1A2, which options an all-new gentle blue metallic dial, with a brand new grid sample dial and luminous utilized indices. The earlier metal-covered GM2100 Sequence dials are much less intricate and solely handled with lume on the analog hour and minute arms, not the indices.
To permit gentle in via the dial to energy the motion, the dial have to be partially translucent this necessitates some compromises. Nonetheless, Casio was in a position to create a classy grid sample, which additionally has a round hairline end, that elevates the aesthetic with out sacrificing the sunshine gathering wants.
Beneath the one-piece solid steel high of case/bezel, is a bio-based resin that’s eco-friendly and consistent with utilizing solar-powered rechargeable batteries versus old-school batteries that should be changed incessantly.
Solar energy is very helpful contemplating it additionally permits you to activate the on-demand white double LED gentle with out worrying about draining the battery because it’s mechanically charging anytime there’s synthetic or pure gentle getting into the dial — with no enter and work required. Moreover, there’s a Energy Saving mode, the place the show mechanically goes clean to save lots of energy when the watch is left at midnight, however remains to be protecting time within the background.
At 11.9 mm in thickness, weighing beneath 72 grams on the black bio-based resin strap, and with a flat mineral crystal that sits ever so just below the aircraft of the bezel, the watch sits comfortably on my 7″ wrist and doesn’t really feel cumbersome over prolonged put on due to its ergonomics and lightness.
Along with the brand new Bluetooth and solar-powered performance, Casio’s GBM2100 watches have the usual set of G-Shock options reminiscent of excessive shock resistance and 200 meters of water resistance. There are 5 Each day Alarms, there’s a 1/a hundredth of a second stopwatch, a countdown timer, a 38-city world time perform, an hourly time sign, a button tone on/off, and a full auto calendar. The modes are neatly displayed in a devoted indicator at 9 o’clock, which additionally reveals the battery degree (L/M/H).
Additional accessibility is offered by way of the Casio Watches app, with auto time adjustment, straightforward watch setting, world time extends to 300 cities, dwelling and world time swapping, time stamp, reminder perform, and a telephone finder if you happen to misplace your smartphone.
With motion module 5729, there are two analog arms that point out hours and minutes (the minute hand strikes each 20 seconds to preserve power). The digital LCD show may be configured in a number of methods and might present hours, minutes, seconds, am/pm, month, day, and date (above it’s pictured with daylight saving time DST, a working seconds counter, and the day and date). The watch’s accuracy is rated to -15/+15 seconds monthly with no cellular hyperlink perform, and it reveals practically good accuracy when related to a smartphone by way of Bluetooth.
Verdict
Casio has taken a preferred mannequin, made it extra versatile with Bluetooth and photo voltaic, and added three new engaging dial variations (gentle blue, black, inexperienced), plus one black IP chrome steel high case/bezel with a black dial and a white bio-based resin strap (this mannequin carries a slight premium and is on the market solely at GShock.com).
Contemplating the recognition of the 2100 Sequence, it is perhaps a good suggestion so as to add a 3rd dimension, along with the 2 present sizes: males’s (44.4 mm) and girls’s (40.4 mm). And it’s price noting, the ladies’s 40.4 mm watches additionally match effectively on some males’s wrists.
The GBM2100 wears comfortably, nevertheless, if I may change something, I’d give the watch a extra supple strap. Some G-Shocks include a firmer strap, others have a softer strap. I’m undecided what determines which mannequin will get what sort of strap however I’d prefer it to be extra pliable, although firmer straps might end in increased sturdiness.
The addition of Bluetooth and photo voltaic makes the watch extra versatile than the GM2100 which doesn’t have these fashionable conveniences. What stunned me probably the most, is how a lot I just like the rectangle grid sample utilized to the dial by way of clear printing and its round metallic hairline end — it evokes a way of refinement.
The GBM2100A-1A2 is on the market now for a retail value of $250.
SPECIFICATIONS:
G-Shock GBM2100A-1A
Reference: GBM2100A-1A
12 months: 2024
Complete Weight: 71.25 grams (72 grams acknowledged)
Case Materials: carbon/bio-based resin/chrome steel
Case Diameter: 44.4 mm
Case Thickness: 11.9 mm
Lug-to-lug: 49.3 mm
Crown Diameter: no crown
Glass: mineral crystal (barely armored)
Motion: Japanese Quartz Module 5729
Depth Ranking: 200 meters
Strap: Black resin strap with pin buckle 25.5 mm/20.5 mm
