{"product_id":"casio-g-shock-gmc-2500-1a-mens-watch","title":"Casio G-Shock \"CasioNaut\" GMC-2500-1A Men's Watch","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_78f34d05269f2544-358\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-887\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-887\"\u003eCasio G-Shock GMC-2500-1A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-887\"\u003e (cataloged within the cutting-edge \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-887\"\u003eG-Shock G-Steel \/ Contemporary Analog 2500 Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-887\"\u003e, referenced internationally as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-887\"\u003eGMC-2500-1ADR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-887\"\u003e and in Japan as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-887\"\u003eGMC-2500-1AJF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-887 citation-end-887\"\u003e) is an authoritative, high-performance Japanese analog quartz sport-lifestyle timepiece.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-886 citation-end-886\"\u003eConceived as a minimalist reinterpretation of practicality and intuitive readability, this landmark reference advances the foundational toughness and iconic geometry of the 1983 DW-5000C—the original G-Shock that pioneered global impact resistance—into pure, uncluttered analog refinement.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-885 citation-end-885\"\u003eBy intentionally stepping away from digital LCD displays to explore the human mechanics of intuitively reading time at a glance, Casio pairs a brushed solid stainless steel octagonal bezel with an agile, high-flexibility black bio-based resin strap.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-884\"\u003eAcross international horological communities, metal G-Shock collector circles, and everyday carry (EDC) forums, it has earned defining community nicknames—the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-884\"\u003e\"Analog 5000\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-884\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-884\"\u003e\"Two-Eye Octagon\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-884\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-884\"\u003e\"Magnetic Shock Release\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-884\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-884\"\u003e\"Steel Octagon\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-884\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-884\"\u003e\"Black Analog 2500\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-884\"\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-884\"\u003e\"CasioNaut\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-884 citation-end-884\"\u003e—for its silver stainless steel metal-clad head, honed\/sunray deep black brass dial, dual-register \"two-eye\" layout, revolutionary magnetic shock-release minute hand, amber LED illumination, and heavy-duty 200-meter water resistance.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-883 citation-end-883\"\u003eIt unites an eco-conscious bio-based resin inner case and solid stainless steel bezel measuring 43.8mm in diameter with a refined black dial face, parallel-line hands, an in-house Japanese multi-function analog quartz engine, durable mineral glass, and an integrated textured resin strap.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Perfectly calibrated for corporate executives, creative professionals, and active watch enthusiasts seeking an elevated, modern sports watch that transitions seamlessly from tailored office wear and boardroom meetings to active outdoor recreation. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"7\" id=\"p-rc_78f34d05269f2544-359\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-882 citation-end-882\"\u003eThe defining visual centerpiece of this GMC-2500-1A reference is its harmonious, minimalist analog \"two-eye\" dial architecture.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-881 citation-end-881\"\u003eFinished in an obsidian black hue with a tactile combination of fine radial sunray graining and precision honing, the brass dial plate eliminates visual clutter to emphasize immediate, distraction-free time-reading.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-880 citation-end-880\"\u003ePositioned at 9 o'clock is an independent small seconds sub-dial whose hand counterweight is styled with the historic G-Shock \"Shock Resist\" crest, paying tribute to over four decades of brand toughness.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Balancing the dial at 3 o'clock is a mode-function wheel paired with an intuitive three-cell calendar window colored in matching black to minimize contrast and focus attention on the time. \u003cspan class=\"citation-879 citation-end-879\"\u003eWell-proportioned analog hour and minute hands in a parallel-line motif mirror the geometry of the dimensional, faceted applied silver-tone bar indices and the octagonal bezel.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-878\"\u003eBoth hands and hour markers are treated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-878\"\u003eNeobrite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-878\"\u003e luminous coating, supplemented by an integrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-878\"\u003eAmber LED light with afterglow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-878 citation-end-878\"\u003e to ensure effortless visibility in complete darkness.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Framing the dial is an octagonal solid stainless steel bezel treated with continuous horizontal hairline satin brushing across its upper plane, contrasted by mirror-polished beveled edges. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"10\" id=\"p-rc_78f34d05269f2544-360\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-877\"\u003eBeneath its tailored exterior, the watch is driven by Casio’s in-house \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-877\"\u003eModule 5757\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-877\"\u003e Japanese multi-function analog quartz movement, engineered to introduce a major horological innovation: the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-877\"\u003eMagnetic Holding Structure \/ Shock Release Hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-877 citation-end-877\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e In conventional analog movements, watch hands are permanently pressed onto gear shafts, leaving them vulnerable to bending or stripping gear teeth during sudden violent impacts. \u003cspan class=\"citation-876 citation-end-876\"\u003eIn the GMC-2500, the minute hand is coupled to its driving arbor using calibrated magnetic attraction rather than a rigid physical lock.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"12\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-875 citation-end-875\"\u003eUpon severe impact or high-G vibration, the Shock Release Hand is engineered to safely slip and dissipate kinetic shock energy, automatically realigning to its true time position within moments.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"13\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-874\"\u003eOperating with a factory-rated precision tolerance of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-874\"\u003e±15 seconds per month\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-874\"\u003e, the movement is powered by a compact lithium coin battery (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-874\"\u003eCR1025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-874\"\u003e) providing an approximate operating lifespan of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-874\"\u003e2 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-874 citation-end-874\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"14\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-873\"\u003eTo further optimize power management, Casio equipped the module with an intelligent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-873\"\u003eSecond-Hand Sleep Function\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-873\"\u003e, allowing the wearer to halt the 9 o'clock small seconds hand at will to conserve battery power (extending operational battery life up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-873\"\u003eapproximately 5 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-873 citation-end-873\"\u003e).\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"15\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"11\" id=\"p-rc_78f34d05269f2544-361\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-872\"\u003eThe caliber also features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-872\"\u003eHand Shift Feature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-872 citation-end-872\"\u003e that temporarily swings the main analog hands away from the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock registers to provide an unobstructed view of the calendar and sub-dials.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"16\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-871\"\u003eAdditional built-in timing utilities include a dedicated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-871\"\u003e1-second precision stopwatch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-871\"\u003e (measuring elapsed time up to 29'59 \/ 30 minutes) and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-871\"\u003efull auto-calendar pre-programmed to the year 2099\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-871 citation-end-871\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"17\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"12\" id=\"p-rc_78f34d05269f2544-362\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-870\"\u003eThe case is engineered with versatile, tailored sports proportions, measuring an official \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-870\"\u003e43.8mm in case width (diameter)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-870\"\u003e, a compact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-870\"\u003e46.7mm lug-to-lug length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-870\"\u003e, a profile thickness of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-870\"\u003e12.9mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-870\"\u003e, and a lightweight total weight of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-870\"\u003e68.0 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-870 citation-end-870\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"18\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The substantial weight reduction compared to its full-metal bracelet counterpart delivers an agile, fatigue-free feel on the wrist, pairing solid-metal luxury with athletic ergonomics. \u003cspan class=\"citation-869\"\u003eStructural resilience relies on a hybrid construction pairing an eco-friendly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-869\"\u003ebio-based resin inner case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-869 citation-end-869\"\u003e with a multi-piece solid stainless steel bezel and protective buffer framework.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"19\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-868\"\u003eDial protection is provided by a heavy-duty, impact-resistant flat \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-868\"\u003emineral crystal glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-868 citation-end-868\"\u003e recessed safely beneath the raised bezel rims.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"20\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-867\"\u003eBuilt for dependable daily active resilience, the solid case features knurled stainless steel pushers and a solid stainless steel screw-down caseback, achieving a certified \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-867\"\u003e20-bar (200 meters \/ 660 ft) water resistance rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-867 citation-end-867\"\u003e, making it completely safe for swimming, snorkeling, water sports, and daily active wear.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"21\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-866 citation-end-866\"\u003eThe timepiece comes completed on an integrated black bio-based resin strap featuring molded surface texturing for enhanced grip and wrist ventilation (fitting wrist circumferences from 145 to 215 mm), secured by a solid stainless steel pin buckle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PrivateEyes","offers":[{"title":"Default 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