The GA-2100-1A1 is the stealth-black original that started the CasiOak phenomenon — the watch that caught the world off guard in 2019 and became one of G-SHOCK’s bestselling models of all time. Every element is finished in black, from the case and bezel to the dial, hands and band, with only subtle grey index marks and hands providing contrast for a murdered-out look that appeals to those who prefer a watch that is admired when noticed rather than one that announces its presence.
Underneath the blacked-out exterior sits the Carbon Core Guard structure, where a carbon fibre-reinforced resin case protects the module while keeping the thickness to just 11.8 mm — remarkably slim for a G-SHOCK. The bezel and band are made from bio-based resin derived from renewable organic resources, reducing environmental impact without compromising toughness. At only 51 grams, the watch practically disappears on the wrist.
The three-dimensional dial features a notched dial ring, cut index marks and a small digital LCD window that handles world time, stopwatch, timer and alarm functions. A Double LED light system — one Super Illuminator for the analogue face and a separate LED backlight for the digital display — ensures readability in the dark. Full G-SHOCK functionality includes a 1/100-second stopwatch, world time, countdown timer, five daily alarms and hand shift feature.
<h2>Basic Information</h2> Case size (L× W× H): 48.5 × 45.4 × 11.8 mm
Weight: 51 g
Case and bezel material: Carbon / Bio-based resin
Band: Bio-based resin band
Construction: Shock Resistant, Carbon Core Guard structure
Water resistance: 200-metre water resistance
Power supply and battery life: Approx. battery life: 3 years on SR726W × 2
<h2>Exterior</h2> Glass: Mineral Glass
Compatible band size: 145 to 215 mm
<h2>Watch Features</h2> World time: 31 time zones (48 cities + Coordinated Universal Time), daylight saving on/off
Stopwatch: 1/100-second stopwatch, Measuring capacity: 00’00”00 to 59’59”99 (for the first 60 minutes) 1:00’00 to 23:59’59 (after 60 minutes), Measuring unit: 1/100 second (for the first 60 minutes) 1 second (after 60 minutes), Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times
Timer: Countdown timer, Measuring unit: 1 second, Countdown range: 24 hours, Countdown start time setting range: 1 second to 24 hours (1-second increments, 1-minute increments and 1-hour increments)
Alarm/hourly time signal: 5 daily alarms, Hourly time signal
Light: Double LED light — LED light for the face (Super illuminator, selectable illumination duration (1.5 seconds or 3 seconds), afterglow), LED backlight for the digital display (Super illuminator, selectable illumination duration (1.5 seconds or 3 seconds), afterglow)
Calendar: Full auto-calendar (to year 2099)
Mute feature: Button operation tone on/off
Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month
Other features: 12/24-hour format, Hand shift feature
Regular timekeeping: Analogue: 2 hands (hour, minute (hand moves every 20 seconds)), 1 dial (day); Digital: Hour, minute, second, pm, month, date












