Thursday, March 28

Flare Red: the watches that light up on the anniversary of G-Shock | Digital Trends Spanish


Casio is kicking off its brand 40th anniversary celebration G Shock early and in a typically flashy way. The first two “Flare Red” special edition watches have been released in anticipation of the actual anniversary, which isn’t until April 2023. The one we’re most interested in is the Bluetooth-equipped MTG-B3000FR, joined by the Mudmaster GWG- 2040FR. What makes them special? A unique luminous bezel.

G-Shock always impresses with its use of clever techniques to make its watch bezels stand out, and this may be its boldest yet. Made from carbon and colored fiberglass sheets, the magic comes from phosphorescent particles mixed into the fiberglass that glow in the dark. On the Mudmaster, this continues down the handles. The process means that the pattern is unique to each watch, and is designed to resemble solar flares, hence the name of the Flare Red series.

The MTG-B3000FR is based on the more recently announced MTG G-Shock, and is the thinnest yet, albeit only by 2 millimeters. Bluetooth connection pairs with your Android or iOS phone via the Casio Watches app and provides automatic time adjustment, an easy way to set alarms and world time, plus a phone finder and status check for the watch.

The MTG watch isn’t a smartwatch, it’s a connected watch, and the features just make wearing the watch normally a little easier and faster than using the buttons on the case. It is also one of the most luxurious G-Shock models and has been hand-assembled at Casio’s special factory in Yamagata, Japan. The MTG-B3000FR uses G-Shock’s Tough Solar feature that will see a fully charged internal battery last about five months, even if the watch doesn’t see light during that time. It also has 200 meters of water resistance and G-Shock’s Triple G Resist system for shock resistance, centrifugal force resistance, and vibration resistance. For this, you need to wear a watch with a 51mm x 50mm case that weighs 115 grams.

Bluetooth isn’t a feature on the Mudmaster, but you do get shock and mud resistance along with 200 meters of water resistance, plus a compass, barometer, thermometer, and an altimeter. It also uses Tough Solar for power, and like the MTG Flare Red watch, it has Casio’s MultiBand 6 radio frequency time setting. This is a true rugged watch and is a great traditional watch alternative to the Apple Watch Ultra.

Casio G-Shock 40th Anniversary Flare Red Watches.

On the back of both Flare Red G-Shock watches is a newly designed 40th anniversary logo, created by graffiti artist and long-time G-Shock collaborator Eric Haze. Look for a motif with four stars as well, symbolizing the 40th anniversary. Both Flare Red watches will launch globally on October 27, with US prices to follow, though that’s expected to be more than the $950 base price of the standard MTG-B3000.

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