Casio Launches G-Shock 2500 Series
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. is bringing back its classic 1983 aesthetic in an analog modern format with the release of the G-Shock 2500 series, as GadgetDIVA reported.
The new line features the GMC-2500 and GAC-2500 models, which draw direct inspiration from the DW-5000C. Tokyo-based creative director YOSHIROTTEN directed the visual project for the launch campaign, themed “Toughness, Refined.”
Analog Displays Feature Shock-Release Hand Structures
The watches offer a pure analog display without any digital screen to ensure a natural eye movement when telling time. The dial layout combines a small seconds hand bearing a shock-resistant logo with a date window matching the dial color.
Casio incorporated a shock-release hand structure that uses a magnetic retainer on the minute hand to absorb impacts. The small seconds hand can also be stopped to conserve battery power, according to GadgetDIVA.
The collection spans three distinct variations for everyday wear. The GAC-2500 utilizes a full resin build for flexibility, while the GMC-2500 adds metal accents for a semi-premium look. Meanwhile, the GMC-2500D features a full metal bracelet.
G-Shock Emphasizes Practicality Through Analog Design
The release arrives as various brands push increasingly complex smartwatches into the consumer market. G-Shock chose to reintroduce the analog 2500 series to emphasize practicality and revive the tradition of reading physical watch hands, detikInet reported.
Posisinya instan untuk mengetahui seberapa cepat waktu berlalu dan tersisa,
said Kevin Tan, CSEA Timepiece Marketing Manager G-Shock, during a press conference in Singapore, as quoted by detikInet. He noted that the design creates a relevant experience as technology integrates heavily into daily life.
Tomohiro Yuasa, Global Timepiece R&D Planning G-Shock, explained to detikInet that smartphones and smartwatches have shifted wristwatches into tools for expressing individual style alongside timekeeping. The new lineup aims to serve as a natural daily companion rather than competing strictly on digital features.
G-Shock 2500 Collection Arrives in Indonesia in Late November 2026
The G-Shock 2500 collection is scheduled to arrive in official G-Shock stores in Indonesia in late November 2026. Alongside this lineup, Casio also expanded its offerings with monokrom releases in the 2100, 5600, 6900, and 5900 series.
Among those additions, the Casio G-Shock GBM-2100LXB-1A2 was slated for a late November release in Japan via pre-order systems priced at ¥42.900, which converts to approximately Rp4,9 million, according to Sukoharjonews.com.