G-SHOCK and the Ministry of Defense Team Up For a Carbon Core Based Limited Edition
The latest limited edition watch from G-Shock heralds the beginning of an official partnership between the brand and the United Kingdom Ministry of Defense. G-Shock watches have been favorites of military personnel for years for their durability, reliability, and general toughness, so this new formal partnership makes a lot of sense from both sides. The special edition seen here takes the Mudmaster platform and gives it some very obvious military inspired style cues, as well as some new functionality. Let?s take a closer look.
G-Shock British Army x G-Shock MudmasterÂ
Case Material: Carbon/Resin
Dial: Black
Dimensions: 55.4 x 53.1 x 19.3mmÂ
Crystal: Mineral    Â
Water Resistance: 200 metersÂ
Crown: n/a           Movement: Module 5594
Strap/bracelet: ResinÂ
Price: Approximately $460
Reference Number: GGB100BA-1A
Expected Release: April
The GGB100BA-1A, like other recently released G-Shocks, uses the brand?s new Carbon Core Guard Structure to create a case that?s lightweight but as strong as any G-Shock ever made. As we?ve explored previously, the use of the ultra strong carbon material enables G-Shock designers to shave millimeters off of a watch?s measurements without giving up anything in terms of durability. The Carbon Core acts as a thin but incredibly strong shell that protects the vital electronic components of the timepiece, which in turn makes for a lighter, more wearable watch. The extensive use of carbon in the bezel has the same ...
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