Casio G-Shock GM-B2100 is first in range in full metal

(Pocket-lint) – Casio has reimagined its classic 2100 G-Shock design by building a full metal version for the first time. The G-Shock GM-B2100 will be available from August in the UK and come in three metal colourways: silver, black and rose gold.

Casio has also teamed with Dragon’s Den star, Steven Bartlett, as the new lineup’s brand ambassador: “I care about a watch representing who I am and my personality. When I look at these watches, there’s a rawness of both the materials and the design that makes me resonate with it as a person,” he said.

The 2100 range itself is based on the first ever G-Shock – the DW-5000C – so comes with the brand’s classic octagonal case design. However, it stands out more in steel, with its clean edges and solid construction.

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While the bezel itself was forged, cut and then polished for a refined look. As well as the traditional watch face elements. each of the GM-B2100 models come with Tough Solar technology to charge the battery in sunlight, and Bluetooth LE to connect to a mobile device via Casio’s Smartphone Link app. This ensures the time is always accurate, no matter your location around the world.

Each watch is waterproof down to 200-metres and the replaceable, rechargeable battery should last seven months without solar charging. UK pricing starts at GBP449 for the silver version, with the black and gold models both costing a little more, at GBP499. They will all be available from the G-Shock website.

Writing by Rik Henderson.