Casio G-Shock
Introducing G-SHOCK GBX-100KI-1 Kanoa Igarashi
Casio G-Shock
Introducing G-SHOCK GBX-100KI-1 Kanoa Igarashi
The Low-Down
Casio G-SHOCK’s new GBX-100KI-1 is the second signature model endorsed by Japanese-American pro surfer Kanoa Igarashi. A special-edition piece, it is the latest addition to the G-LIDE line of extreme sports watches with a design and color theme created under Igarashi’s direction.
This new all-black G-LIDE model is packed with cool and crafty design details specified by Igarashi himself. It’s adorned with different textures and shades for each part including the bezel, band, and LCD.
The dial, caseback, and band tip feature Igarashi’s signature. The band’s lug side showcases the number 50, which is the surfer’s number on the WSL Championship Tour.
Water resistant to 200 meters, and with 2 years battery life, the watch comes on an integrated black resin strap and features a variety of functions that are useful in daily training including distance traveled, time and pace. The watch is presented in a smart metallic tin with Igarashi’s signature on the front.
IMHO
Seen as a gimmicky watch when it was first launched in Japan in 1983, the G-SHOCK saw initial sluggish sales which led to concern that the model would be discontinued. The fact of G-Shock’s ongoing relevance and desirability among the younger generations is not merely down to the robustness of product or its eye catching designs.
G-SHOCK has gained a reputation for being one of the world’s toughest and most fashionable watches. The brand continues to expertly surf the high seas of both store and internet sales worldwide.
Tech Specs
G-SHOCK GBX-100KI-1 Kanoa Igarashi Limited Edition
Functions: includes Digital Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Time Zones, 24-Hour indicator, Moon phase, Day, Date, Month, Auto Calendar, Countdown Timer, Hourly Signal, High Tide for specific locations
Size: 51.1 x 46.1 x 14.7mm
Case: Black IP Plated Bezel, Resin
Dial: Mineral Crystal
Water resistance: 200 meters
Strap: Integrated black resin
Price: USD 200
Availability: At select G-SHOCK retailers and the G-SHOCK Soho Store NYC from December 2021.