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G-Shock’s Most Elevated Watch Proves It Can Still Look Tough and Tactical

Forget its luxurious nickname. This “CasiOak” looks as rugged as the rest of ’em.

Close-up of a Casio G-Shock watch with a pink and gray camouflage pattern and digital-analog display.Casio
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By Jack Seemer

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Fancy probably isn’t the first word that comes to mind when it comes to G-Shock. But the watches that make up the brand’s 2100 series might be the exception.

Commonly called the “CasiOak” for its visual likeness to the iconic (and high-end) Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, the 2100 stands as one of G-Shock’s most refined designs to date. Some variants even retail for thousands of dollars.

That said, a pair of new colorways prove the luxe-looking design can still look tough and rugged when it wants to.

Two Casio G-Shock watches with camouflage patterns, one in beige tones and the other in dark green and brown, both showing digital and analog displays.
Camo colors the latest pair of 2100 series watches from G-Shock.
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Clad in camo cloaks, the G-Shock GA2100CM-8A and GA2100CM-5A are the latest 2100 models to join the fan-favorite family of analog-digital timepieces.

Both watches feature a vintage-inspired pattern that covers both the band and bezel:

The GA2100CM-8A comes in an earthy combination of black, gray and reddish brown, while the GA2100CM-5A features a desert-going getup with a light-tan base.

G-Shock Casio watch with gray camouflage band and black dial worn on a wrist with a beige jacket sleeve.
GA2100CM-5A lightens up with a desert-inspired makeover.
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For what it’s worth, the references belong to the bottom end of the 2100 family, meaning they lack some of the rarified details found on other CasiOak models upmarket.

However, they remain affordable entry points into the series. And, of course, they share the angular case and analog-first display that together make every 2100 series model unique within the broader G-Shock ecosystem.

Two G-Shock Casio camouflage-patterned watches, one black and pink and the other beige and black, on a camouflage book and spray paint cans.
The two watches will be available in late February.
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Availability and pricing

Both the GA2100CM-8A and GA2100CM-5A are set to launch in select markets at the end of the month, with the US included in the initial rollout.

The watches retail for $145 a piece.

About the Author:

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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