Casio Unveils Cyberpunk-Style G-Shock Smartwatches

Kick your smartwatch to the curb with these tough futuristic timepieces.

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If smartwatches have a problem as a group, it’s that they all tend to look alike. They can fall into a class that might be called “vaguely similar to the Apple Watch” or a different class with a similar name, just sub “Samsung” for “Apple.”

Casio has added three new wearables to its G-Shock selections that try to sidestep that problem by rocking the beloved, chunky style the “dumbwatches” have been known for while boosting their futuristic vibe with neon-accented black and purple. They’re the same tough, practical watches that have become so immensely popular, but they rock a robotic, Tron-like vibe that says “retro-future.”

In addition to the strikingly original color scheme, the “Virtual World” lineup is also much easier on the wallet than most smartwatches, all of them under $200.

Casio/G-Shock

Low-key ana-digi model GA2100VB-1A is the basic black unit of the trio, pink and purple accents and a dial that is heavier on the analog than the digital.

Casio/G-Shock

The larger GA700VB-1A possesses similar color accents but it has a thicker resin case and the dial is protected by mineral glass. This bolder middle child of the collection is fit for diving too, with 200 meters of water resistance.

Casio/G-Shock

Model no. GA900VB-1A is the most sophisticated and thickest member of the lineup, with the same shock and water-resistance as any other G-Shock. Expect up to 7 years of battery life, and if the resin band isn’t your style, this one is designed to make it easy to swap out for something more comfortable.

Casio’s G-Shock “Virtual Reality” lineup retails between $99 for the GA2100VB-1A up to $140 for the GA900VB-1A.

You can pre-order any of the three right now at GShock.com.

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