Casio’s G-Shock GA-B2100 gets solar charging and Bluetooth smarts

Casio has updated a classic G-Shock series with features from the current times. The series in question is the GA-B2100 series, and the features are Bluetooth connectivity and solar charging. 

The G-Shock GA-B2100 is a modern rendition of the classic DW-5000C series with its unmissable octagonal form factor. It quickly earned the nickname ‘CasiOak’ and was repeatedly sold out on launch. 

The updated GA-B2100 series retains the iconic five-sided bezel look, and colourways – black, black/grey, yellow, green, and blue. It also retains the series’ near-invincible properties thanks to the Carbon Core Guard build, which is a mix of fine resin and carbon fibre. The watch is also water resistant up to 200 metres. 

With built-in solar charging, you can juice up with an entire day’s worth of power in about eight minutes. Bluetooth connectivity aids in automatic time updates, and the ability to locate a misplaced phone with a press of a button. 

Despite the addition of modern features, the new series is just a gram heavier and 0.1mm thicker than 2019’s GA-2100 series. Casio’s GA-B2100 series drops on May 2 in select markets with prices starting from £130 (approx ₹13,000).