Casio announced the GMC-2500 and GAC-2500 on October 22, 2026, introducing G-SHOCK analog watches that reinterpret the original digital model’s functional design. The planned releases feature a new Multi-Mission Date system that uses three display windows for information that changes with the selected function.
Key Takeaways
- The GMC-2500 and GAC-2500 draw design cues from the original DW-5000C while adopting softer, more rounded exterior lines.
- Three windows at the 3 o’clock position display the date, elapsed stopwatch minutes, settings and other function-dependent information.
- A fully automatic calendar and a stoppable small-seconds hand add utility to the all-analog watches.
Table of Contents
- G-SHOCK analog watches put multiple functions in one display
- Original G-SHOCK design gets a rounded treatment
- Conclusion
G-SHOCK analog watches put multiple functions in one display
The Multi-Mission Date system is central to the new models. Rather than dedicating its three windows solely to the date, Casio uses them to present different information according to the function in use, including elapsed stopwatch minutes and setting details.
Setting the year, month and day through this system enables a fully automatic calendar in an all-analog watch. Casio says this removes the need for ongoing manual date adjustments.
A small-seconds hand at the 9 o’clock position can also be stopped when it is not needed and restarted later. According to the company, that pause function reduces power consumption and extends battery life; the announcement does not quantify the extension.
Original G-SHOCK design gets a rounded treatment
The design reference is the DW-5000C, which launched in 1983 under the concept of creating a watch that would not break when dropped. Casio describes shock resistance as a continuing foundation of the G-SHOCK range.
For the GMC-2500 and GAC-2500, Casio retains elements of that original shape while introducing a softer, more curved exterior. The company highlights rounded case surfaces that change in appearance with the angle of light, alongside a simple dial and clearly defined hour markers.
The release announces the new models but does not provide a retail launch date or pricing.
Conclusion
The GMC-2500 and GAC-2500 bring the original G-SHOCK’s design identity into an analog format, with a multifunction display and power-saving seconds-hand feature. Pricing and retail timing remain unspecified in the announcement.
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