Casio recently added two new digital watches to its US lineup: the AE1600HX-1BV and the AE1600HX-3AV. Both models are priced at $45.95. If they look familiar, it is because they were already listed on Casio’s international and European websites last month, but they are now officially available for US buyers.

Design Details

The main difference between these new “HX” models and the standard AE-1600H series is the strap length. Standard Casio resin bands usually fit wrist sizes up to 215mm. These new models come with an extra-long rally-style strap that accommodates wrists from 145mm up to 235mm.

It is a practical change for people who usually find standard watch bands too tight. The longer band is also useful if you need to wear the watch over a jacket or long sleeves while working or spending time outdoors. The strap uses a double-hole design, which helps keep the watch secure on the wrist.

As for the design, both watches have a large resin case measuring 54.1 by 49.7mm, and they are 15.9mm thick. Despite the bulky size, they only weigh 55 grams. The AE1600HX-1BV is the black model. It uses a negative LCD, meaning the screen background is dark while the numbers are light, and has small light blue text on the case.

The AE1600HX-3AV comes in a dark olive color with a standard LCD screen and lime yellow text. Both versions have a large button on the front of the case that turns on an amber LED backlight, making it easy to check the time in the dark.

Internally, these watches offer the standard set of features you would expect from an affordable Casio. They are powered by a CR2032 coin battery that is rated to last for about 10 years. They also have 100-meter (10-bar) water resistance, meaning you can swim or wash your hands with them without an issue.

The software includes basic daily tools: a dual time function, a 1/100-second stopwatch, a 24-hour countdown timer, and five alarms (including one snooze option). The digital calendar is fully automatic up to the year 2099.

In related news, Casio has recently unveiled two new Star Wars G-Shock watches, while also introducing the Mudmaster GWG-B1000MG-1A9 with a magma-inspired design.

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Casio has released two new Star Wars-themed watches ahead of the upcoming The Mandalorian and Grogu movie. The new models, which fall under the G-Shock and Baby-G product lines, are available starting May 1 in the US, UK, and the European Union.

Design Details

The release includes the $220 GM2100-1ASW and the $130 BA110YK-3ASW. Rather than just stamping a Star Wars logo on standard models, Casio customized the materials and colors to match the film’s two main characters. Both watches feature analog-digital hybrid displays, combining traditional watch hands with small LCD screens for additional data.

The GM2100-1ASW is the larger of the two, designed to reference the Mandalorian’s armor. It features a forged stainless steel bezel with an industrial, brushed finish that mimics the look of Beskar steel from the franchise. It measures 49.3 by 44.4 by 11.8 mm and weighs 72 grams.

As a standard G-Shock, it includes the company’s core guard structure for drop protection and offers 200 meters of water resistance. It also includes a hand shift feature, which temporarily moves the analog hands out of the way so you can read the digital display. It runs on two SR726W batteries, which Casio estimates will last about three years.

The second watch is the Baby-G BA110YK-3ASW, which serves as the Grogu tie-in. It costs $130 and comes in a green resin finish. It has a smaller footprint and weighs 45 grams, making it a better fit for smaller wrists.

The water resistance is lower on this model, rated at 100 meters, and the batteries are expected to last around two years. However, it still includes the standard shock resistance found across the lineup.

Both watches share a similar set of everyday features. They include world time tracking (31 time zones on the GM2100, 29 on the BA110), a 1/100-second stopwatch, countdown timers, and five daily alarms. The GM2100 uses a double white LED for illumination, while the BA110 uses an amber LED.

Casio is also including a custom watch stand with both models. The stand is designed to look like a Bounty Hunter ID card. It ships flat, but it has built-in magnets that allow you to fold it into a rigid 3D stand to hold the watch on a desk or shelf when you aren’t wearing it.

The watches are available now at select retailers, the G-Shock SoHo store, and Casio’s website.

In related news, Casio has recently introduced the Mudmaster GWG-B1000MG-1A9 with a magma-inspired design, alongside a new Coca-Cola-themed G-Shock watch featuring an iconic bottle-inspired look.

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Casio has officially listed the newest addition to its Master of G lineup, the G-Shock Mudmaster GWG-B1000MG-1A9. After floating around the rumor mill for a bit, the watch is now up for pre-order on Casio’s Japanese website for ¥143,000 (roughly $910) and is scheduled to start shipping in later this month.

Design Details

The design of this specific model is heavily inspired by earth science and geology. Casio went with red and orange accents on the dial to mimic the look of magma, while the metal components feature a gold-tone finish. The resin band is also molded to look like different layers of rock strata.

Casio is continuing to use biomass plastics for the main resin parts of the case, bezel, and band. It’s a practical step toward using renewable materials, and it doesn’t seem to compromise the standard shock, dust, mud, and 20-bar water resistance that the Mudmaster series is known for.

Under the hood, the GWG-B1000MG-1A9 isn’t a full smartwatch, but it does have a good amount of connectivity. It features Casio’s Triple Sensor, meaning you get a built-in compass, an altimeter/barometer, and a thermometer. It’s also solar-powered.

Casio says a full charge will get you about six months of normal use without any light exposure, or up to two years if it drops into power-saving mode. For timekeeping, it relies on Multi-Band 6 radio control, which automatically syncs the time if you are in range of towers in Japan, North America, Europe, or China.

You can also pair the watch to your phone via Bluetooth using the Casio Watches app. This handles basic tasks like automatic time correction and adjusting settings, but it also includes a location indicator.

If you set a destination in the app, the physical hands on the watch will point toward it, a helpful feature if you’re hiking and don’t want to keep pulling out your phone. Casio does note that this specific location feature isn’t available in China, however.

Rounding out the spec sheet, the watch has a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and a double LED light system so you can read the analog-digital display in the dark.

In related news, Casio has recently unveiled a new Coca-Cola G-Shock watch featuring an iconic bottle-inspired design, while the Casio Vintage A159WE-1 has been listed in Europe with its classic styling and a 7-year battery life.

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