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The new Casio G-Shock GM-2100D range gives the CasiOak a more robust yet colourful makeover

The new Casio G-Shock GM-2100D range gives the CasiOak a more robust yet colourful makeover

Jamie Weiss

The Casio G-Shock 2100, better known as the “CasiOak”, is already a pretty tough watch, both aesthetically and functionally. While it’s not as overtly macho as some other G-Shock models (the Mudman GW-9500 immediately springs to mind), its octagonal case, plinth-like indices and generous proportions give it a distinctly robust air. The new G-Steel Metal Covered GM-2100D range, however, manages to simultaneously soften the CasiOak’s aesthetic somewhat by introducing some bold new coloured dials as well as hardening it thanks to a new steel cladding.

Casio G Shock G Steel Metal Covered GM 2100D CasiOak sky blue

Not only are these the first models in the GM-2100 line of metal bezel watches to feature a metal bracelet, but they also boast metal sunburst dials, in five different eye-catching hues: sky blue, navy blue, lime green, orange and silver. These dials look appreciably more premium than the plastic dials on standard CasiOaks – they’re also somewhat more legible, as the indices are subtly striated and catch the light (they’re also silver on all models except the silver dial model, offering a point of contrast).

Casio G Shock G Steel Metal Covered GM 2100D CasiOak lime green

The bracelet boasts a Y-link design and a folding clasp with three points of micro-adjustment. They’re mostly brushed, with slight pops of polish at the ends to give it the appearance of a faux extra link. Similarly, the case cladding features a mix of polished and brushed surfaces, with the top of the bezel subtly radially brushed and the lug section polished.

Casio G Shock G Steel Metal Covered GM 2100D CasiOak bracelet

It’s important to note that they are indeed just metal bezels/claddings (hence the “Metal Covered” moniker) as underneath that steel is a typical G-Shock resin case. This isn’t Casio cheapening out, however: the resin case helps maintain the CasiOak’s incredible shock resistance while also ensuring these 45mm watches aren’t too hefty.

Casio G Shock G Steel Metal Covered GM 2100D CasiOak navy blue

Being a CasiOak, it’s packed full of features, including five daily alarms, day/date displays, a world timer, a 1/100th second chronograph timer and a Super Illuminator double LED backlight. It’s water-resistant to 200 metres and boasts a 3-year battery life.

Casio G-Shock G-Steel Metal Covered GM-2100D price and availability

Casio G Shock G Steel Metal Covered GM 2100D CasiOak silver

All five colourways of these G-Steel Metal Covered CasiOaks are available from the Time+Tide Shop, either online or in-store at our Melbourne Discovery Studio. Price: A$649

Brand Casio G-Shock
Model G-Steel Metal Covered
Reference GM2110D-2A (sky blue)
GM2110D-2B (navy blue)
GM2110D-3A (lime green)
GM2110D-4A (orange)
GM2110D-7A (silver)
Case Dimensions 44.4mm (W) x 11.8mm (T) x 49.3mm (LTL)
Case Material Carbon resin core with stainless steel outer case
Water Resistance 200 metres
Crystal(s) Mineral glass
Dial Metal sunburst
Bracelet Folded steel Y-link bracelet, pressed clasp
Movement Casio 5611 module, quartz
Power Reserve 3 years
Functions Analog and digital time, auto calendar, 5 alarms, 31 timezones, 48-city world timer, stopwatch, 24-hr countdown timer, light
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Price A$649