Introducing G-SHOCK's G-STEEL Line: A Stylish Fusion of Metal and Silicone

G-SHOCK has stepped into uncharted waters with the launch of its latest series. The ‘Fine Metallic Series’ has unfolded with six variations spread across the rectangular GM-5600YM and octagonal GM2100YM ‘Casio-Oak’ lines. These new entrants are metal G-Shocks, but with an innovative twist. They showcase steel bezels with optional gold-toned coating, a nod to the experience available in the higher-priced Full Metal series. However, the real showstopper is the brand new ‘Tough Silicone’ band, supplanting the traditional metal bracelets. This ground-breaking technology is the culmination of a decade’s worth of research and development. Underneath the stainless steel bezels, which boast a sleek blend of brushed and polished finishes, lies a sturdy glass-fiber-reinforced resin case. The silicone band, designed for flexibility, comfort, and durability, also maintains an appealing silver or gold finish, courtesy a urethane sheet for protection. This innovative design feature boosts abrasion resistance, safeguarding against scratches. The rectangular series serves up two steel-toned models with distinctive displays, and a gold-on-gold variant. The ‘Casioak’ line puts forth two gold options and one in steel. In addition to G-SHOCK’s staple features of shock and 200m water resistance, these watches have a 1/100-second stopwatch, countdown timer, backlights, alarms, and a world-time feature unique to the GM5600 series. Pricing for these state-of-the-art watches ranges from $240 to $300, depending on the variant and color, with the watches available for immediate purchase.