Casio will celebrate its 40th anniversary of G-Shock early and in an eye-catching manner. The first two special edition “Flare Red” watches have been launched in anticipation of the actual anniversary, which isn’t until April 2023. The one we’re most interested in is the Bluetooth-equipped MTG-B3000FR, which is joined by the Mudmaster GWG-2040FR. What makes them unique? A unique luminous bezel.
G-Shock is a master of clever techniques. Make the bezel of your watch. This may be the most daring yet. This carbon-colored glass fiber sheet is made of colored and carbon-colored glass fiber sheets. The magic comes from the phosphorescent particle mixtures in the glass fiber that glow in the darkness. This continues down to the lugs on the Mudmaster. The process means the pattern is unique on each watch, and it’s designed to resemble solar flares, hence the Flare Red series name.
The MTG-B3000FR is based on the most recently announced MTG G-Shock, and it’s the thinnest yet, although only by 2 millimeters. Bluetooth connects to your Android or iOS smartphone Through the Casio Watches app and provides automatic time adjustment, a simple way to set alarms and the world time, plus a phone finder and a health check for the watch.
The MTG watch isn’t Smartwatch, it’s a connected watch, and the features just make using the watch normally a little easier and quicker than using the buttons on the case. It’s also one of G-Shock’s more luxurious models and has been hand-assembled in Casio’s special factory in Yamagata, Japan. The MTG-B3000FR uses G-Shock’s Tough Solar feature that will see a fully charged internal battery last for about five months even if the watch doesn’t see light during that time. It also has 200 meters of water resistance and G-Shock’s Triple G Resist system for shock resistance, centrifugal force resistance, and vibration resistance. You will need a 51mm x50mm cased watch, weighing 115g.
Bluetooth isn’t a feature on the Mudmaster, but you do get shock and mud resistance along with 200 meters of water resistance, plus a compass, barometer, thermometer, and an altimeter. It also uses Tough Solar for power, and like the MTG Flare Red watch, has Casio’s MultiBand 6 radio frequency time adjustment. This is a tough watch that is also a great option to traditional watches. Apple Watch Ultra.
The new 40th-anniversary logo was created by Eric Haze, a graffiti artist and long-time G-Shock collaborator. It is found on the back of both Flare Red G-Shock watches. You will also see a motif featuring four stars, which symbolises the 40th anniversary. The Flare Red watches will be available worldwide on October 27th. Prices for the USA will follow. However, expect to pay more than the $950 standard MTG-B3000 price. The MTG-2040FR and the MTG-3000FR will both cost 1,300 British Pounds. In the U.K., the GWG-2040FR will cost 950 Pounds.
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