New G-Shock Gulfman

New model from its famous G-Shock line – Gulfman GW9100-1. Featuring water, shock and rust resistance, the Gulfman is the perfect fusion between function and fashion.

The titanium case and screw pins penetrate the band joints completely, making the timepiece rust and corrosion resistant. Special titanium alloy button shafts offer a higher level of shock resistance to previous models. The deep waved band releases stress from the tight fit that can occur with a wet wrist, which provides superior comfort and durability in wet conditions.

“The Gulfman is the perfect watch for anyone who plays or works in a wet or humid environment,” said Dave Johnson, Senior General Manager of Casio’s Timepiece Division.

The Gulfman GW9100-1 includes multi-band atomic timekeeping, allowing it to calibrate to the correct time by receiving time signals from atomic clocks in the U.S., U.K., Germany and Japan. By synchronizing with the atomic clocks, the Gulfman G-Shock watches achieve unparalleled long-term accuracy (the same accuracy as the atomic clocks that drive the time signals).

In addition, the Gulfman is equipped with solar power, 200 meter water resistant, world time features (offering 29 times zones, city codes, daylight savings settings), five daily alarms, 1/10-second countdown timer, 1/100-second stopwatch and an auto calendar.

The Gulfman GW9100-1 is available nationwide and online for $220. For more information please visit www.gshock.com.

Newest G-Shock addition – Mudman GW9000A-1

Today was announced Casio's newest G-Shock addition – Mudman GW9000A-1. The Mudman is a series of Casio G-Shock watches that feature both shock resistance and a sealed case to prevent foreign particles, such as oil, dust or mud from entering or ruining the watch.

The Mudman’s sealed controls and oversized case are combined with technological advances like multi-band atomic timekeeping. The Mudman automatically calibrates to the correct time by receiving time signals from atomic clocks in the U.S., U.K., Germany and Japan. By synchronizing with the atomic clocks, this Mudman G-Shock watch achieves unparalleled long-term accuracy (the same accuracy as the atomic clocks that drive the time signals).

“The Mudman series of G-Shock watches can endure the toughest and dirtiest environments, locking out grime and protecting the watch functions,” said Dave Johnson, Senior General Manager of Casio’s Timepiece Division. “This rugged design is the perfect companion for men who seek a stylish yet practical timepiece.”

In addition, the Mudman is equipped with solar power, 200 meter water resistant, world time features (offering 29 time zones and 48 city codes with daylight savings settings), five daily alarms, 1/10-second countdown timer, 1/100-second stopwatch and an auto calendar.

The Mudman is available this month, nationwide and online for $150. For more information please visit www.gshock.com.

Durable digital watch

Today's question of the day from Outside Gear

Question:
My boyfriend is stationed in Iraq and he needs an extremely durable digital watch that is water resistant (due to extreme heat and sweating) and has 24-hour time format, compass, barometer, timer, etc. What would you suggest in the $200 range?
— Loree
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Answer:

I can suggest several things, Loree. This summer I’ve been wearing a St. Moritz Momentum VS-1 ($200; st-moritz.com). It’s pretty much a do-everything outdoor watch with an altimeter, barometer, and compass, plus all the usual sport watch features such as alarm, timers, and more. It has a stainless steel case and a tough rubber wrist band, and is waterproof to 165 feet. It should be tough enough for any conditions your boyfriend is facing. I’ve found the altimeter to be exceedingly accurate and assume most other functions offer the same. It also has a little cloudy/sunny/partly sunny icon on the main screen, and that’s fairly easily flummoxed. But that’s minor.

Like most altimeter watches, the VS-1 does have some interface challenges that require a moderately close reading of the manual. Actually, a close reading is all that is possible; the VS-1’s manual has the smallest type I have ever been unable to read. But most features are sussed out fairly easily. And at $200, the VS-1 is a good buy.

Suunto’s Vector ($200; suunto.com) is sort of the cast-iron skillet in that company’s watch line. It also has an altimeter, barometer, and compass, plus watch features and many ways to slice and dice the data, such as rates of ascent/descent, records of barometric changes, and more. Comments on VS-1 apply here as well: the interface takes some puzzling, but works pretty well. It’s water-resistant to 100 feet. It has a plastic/metal case, and probably isn’t quite as tough as the VS-1.

Hope he’s doing well there!