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Review: Hands-On with the Casio G-Aviation G-Shock GA1000-8A

Today, I go hands-on with the Casio GA1000-8A G-Aviation from their G-Shock collection . Whenever I get a watch to review I get pretty excited. It's probably because I know quite a few people are going to read my article, and maybe they'll come away with a sentiment like “Gee… that guy knows his stuff”, or maybe they acquire a new found appreciation for the watches that I cover. Whatever the result, I am really thankful for those who take the time to read my reviews and comment.

The Casio G-Shock GA1000-8A isn't a new watch from the Japanese watch giants but it is a watch that I needed to cover because it represents a fashion statement, and it is a great example of an “ABC” watch that's not going to break the bank.

Let's first start with a little background on the development of the G-Shock watch and its development. The first G-Shock was the DW-5000 , and this watch was launched in 1983 after more than 200 unsuccessful attempts to create a truly tough watch. At this point in horological history, Swatch watches were being marketed as fashion items that were cheap and disposable. Casio wanted to make a watch that the direct antithesis of this. The developer of the G-Shock line wanted to achieve what was known as the “Triple 10 concept” – 10 Bars (100 meters) of water resistance, shock resistance from a freefall of 10 meters, and a 10 year battery life. This was something that the world had never seen or even expected in a watch at that time. The original G-Shocks were all digital and presented a clean view of the time and selected information. Naturally, these watches were limited in their functionality.

The Casio GA1000-8A is a typical modern ana-digi G-Shock. During the evolution of the G-Shock from the 80's, Casio has continually improved the design to handle shocks using the prominent bezel design, a hollow structure case, and cushioning in the movement at strategic stress points. Even the grey urethane strap on the GA1000-8A is made to absorb shocks. What I really admire about the strap though is the double pronged stainless steel tang type buckle used to secure this watch to the wrist. The case itself is pretty thick at 17mm. When you're wearing it, you almost feel this watch should be heavier judging by how it sits on the wrist. The fact is though that the Casio GA1000-8A is very light owing to its polyurethane case. The diameter of the case is 51mm. If you're saying that's too big – let me tell you I have a slightly smaller than average wrist (7”) and I can definitely pull this watch off. The caseback features 4 screws holding it tightly in place. Water resistance stands at 200 meters – perfect for scuba and other aquatic activities.

Just like the G-Shock watches made over 30 years ago, the GA1000-8A is made with optimal legibility in mind. The hands and hour markers are oversized and can be illuminated by the press of the pusher at 2 o'clock. Both apertures at 2 and 6 are also illuminated by the push of this button. The oversized pusher at 9 activates the compass. The pushpiece at 8 allows you to go through each function, while the pusher at 10 is used to make adjustments. The yellow trim on the bezel and dial make for a truly eye-popping color scheme on this timepiece.

Functions for this watch include: perpetual calendar (pre-set until 2099); altimeter and barometer; compass; chronograph ; world timer – complete with cities for all of the world's major time zones . The Casio GA1000-8A G-Aviation G-Shock features mineral crystal, and is governed by a reliable Japanese quartz movement. vedere di piu imitazione rolex e Chopard Happy Diamonds

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