G-Shock’s CasiOak Enters the Space Age with This Retro-Futuristic Makeover

The watchmaker reunites with an LA-based style firm for the rare 2100 with a unified theme.

Black Casio G-Shock watch with silver dial and white hands against a blue gradient background.

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Since its debut seven years ago, G-Shock’s 2100 line has seen an embarrassment of riches when it comes to new colorways. However, unlike some of the brand’s other models, these “CasiOak” variants have largely featured new color combinations rather than cohesive designs built around a unifying theme.

That’s why the latest take on G-Shock’s modern lifestyle icon feels so special.

Close-up of a Casio wristwatch face with analog hands, digital display, and metallic hour markers. — G-Shock reunites with LA-based fashion label C2H4 on a Space Age-inspired take on the GA2100 model.

Not your average CasiOak

For the task, the Japanese watchmaker reunites with LA-based fashion label C2H4, known for its experimental and science-inspired designs. The duo takes the 2100 and revamps it with a retro-futuristic aesthetic from top to bottom.

Close-up of a Casio G-Shock watch face with analog hands, digital display, and black protective bezel. — The watch is housed in a translucent gray resin case but its real selling point is the dial design.

Translucent gray Casio G-Shock watch with analog-digital display and resin strap. — The dial itself uses a brushed metallic finish with vapor deposition, paired with a reverse LCD digital display.

Built on the same classic CasiOak platform, the new GA-2100C2H426-8A features a translucent resin bezel and strap in a cloudy gray. Nevertheless, this is still a G-Shock after all, and remains shock resistant and water resistant to 200m.

What really sets this Space Age-inspired watch apart from the pack is the dial. Not only does it match the case but completes the motif with a stunning metallic silver plating and a brushed finish with vapor deposition.

The metallic effect extends to the hands here as well. Meanwhile, the reverse LCD digital display appears to have a blue backdrop instead of black.

Back view of a Casio G-Shock watch with a black resin band and stainless steel case back. — The watch also takes design cues from the Theme Building at LAX, depicted on the caseback shown here.

Sticking to the Theme (Building)

This timepiece takes significant inspiration from a mid-century modern design icon, the Theme Building at the Los Angeles International Airport, which became a paragon of the “googie” movement when it was built in the 1960s. The structure is etched into the watch’s caseback as well.

It should also be pointed out that the Theme Building served as muse for C2H4’s first G-Shock collab last year, based on the 5600.

Silver and teal futuristic watch case with a Casio G-Shock watch inside and Japanese text on the left. — A major selling point will also be the watch’s packaging, with this bean-shaped retro-futuristic case.

Lastly, the new Space Age 2100 comes packaged in a remarkable new case that looks straight out of the ‘60s. It recalls the Panasonic TR-005 “Orbitel” television from that era.

Silver and teal retro-futuristic television with antennae and text about the Space Age Era sealed in a time capsule. — The packaging heavily evokes classic designs from the 1960s such as the Panasonic TR-005 “Orbitel” television.

Silver oval-shaped watch case with teal accent and a black wristwatch on top, next to a teal box with watch illustration. — The watch is expected to arrive July 17 from C2H4’s website.

Availability and pricing

The G-Shock x C2H4 GA2100 will drop July 17 from C2H4’s website. It’s priced at $245.

Black Casio G-Shock watch with analog and digital display, silver dial, and resin strap.

G-Shock x C2H4 GA-2100C2H426-8A

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About the Author: Ethan Brehm is an associate editor at Gear Patrol writing about footwear, watches, spirits, EDC and more. When he’s not shopping for his next G-Shock, he spends his time watching movies and planning a future road trip with his family. He firmly believes CDs sound better than vinyl.

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