To commemorate the Year of the Dog, CASIO has released in January 2018 a specially designed G- SHOCK (DW-6900CB-1CNY18) emblazoned with the celestial dog, a symbol of strength and protection.
The celestial dog adorning the new G-SHOCK 6900’s strap doesn’t allude to a specific mythological creature. Rather, CASIO has drawn from various folklore, both Chinese and Japanese, to offer its own take on the subject.
CASIO’s final result is a stylised canine rendered starkly in gold-on-black to present a regal and imposing visage. This colour palette is mirrored throughout the watch for a sophisticated alternative to the reds that typically dominate the lunar New Year, with the deep blacks also imbuing the watch with a technical slant. To top things off, the watch sports several details that make reference to both its lineage and inspirations. For a start, note the G that has been integrated into the canine’s design – an obvious nod to the G-SHOCK. The Chinese character 戌 “xu” below it, refers to the dog of the Chinese zodiac while 貳零壹捌 indicates 2018.
Specifications
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Construction |
Shock-resistant |
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Water Resistance |
200 meters |
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Stopwatch |
1/100 second; measuring capacity: 23:59’59.99″; measuring modes: elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times; target time alarm, direct timing start from the timekeeping mode |
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Countdown Timer |
Measuring unit: 1/10 second; countdown range: 60 minutes; countdown start time setting range: 1 to 60 minutes (1-minuteincrements) |
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Alarm |
Multi-function alarms; hourly time signal |
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Other Functions |
Full auto-calendar; 12/24-hour format; button operation tone on/off; LED light (Super Illuminator) with afterglow: 1.5/3.0 seconds; handshift feature |
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Accuracy at Normal Temperature |
±15 seconds per month |
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Battery Life |
Approx. 2 years on CR2016 |
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Size of Case |
53.2×50×16.3mm |
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Total Weight |
Approx. 67g |
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