G-Shock GR-8900 / 3269 / Casio Digital Watch

Introducing a selection of new designs for the GR-8900 model. The round digital dial is designed with more multi-dimensional depth for a distinctive look. The light button is front mounted and bigger for easier operation. Pressing the button turns on a high-luminosity LED for easy reading in the dark. The Tough Solar power system is designed to generate enough electricity to feed the bright face light and other power-hungry functions.

Price — 145$ *average Amazon Price, we may earn commission from purchases
Year of first Release — 2011
Module Number — 3269 / Manual
Model Range — STANDART DIGITAL (This Line includes Digital G-Shocks that are the best in “”price/quality”” category. Usually have traditional digital functions.)

GR-8900 Model Range *may be updated

The most distinctive specs of GR-8900 *Editorial
— 200-meter water resistance (good for swimming but not for deep diving)
— Tough Solar (CASIO’s original solar-charging system converts not only sunlight but also light from fluorescent lamps and other sources into power)
— World time for 31 time zones (48 cities)
— Power Saving (display goes blank to save power when the watch is left in the dark)
— Stopwatch with 24-hour Measuring capacity

Other G-Shock GR Watches *similar by price and functions but different by cases

Official Marketing Focus from Casio

Introducing the solar powered GR8900, a new large case digital series from G-Shock. These military inspired models feature easy-to-read LCDs highlighted by auto super illuminator LED backlights and their shock resistant structure is housed in a multi-dimensional case with aluminum bezel for a distinction look. Black resin band digital watch with a black face.

Official GR-8900 Specs / Features *for base version GR-8900A-1

Case / bezel material: Resin / Aluminum
Resin Band
Mineral Glass
Shock Resistant
200-meter water resistance

Full auto LED light (Super Illuminator)
Selectable illumination duration, afterglow
Solar powered
World time
31 time zones (48 cities + coordinated universal time), city code display, daylight saving on/off
1/100-second stopwatch
Measuring capacity: 23:59’59.99”
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times
Countdown timer
Measuring unit: 1 second
Input range: 1 minute to 24 hours (1-minute increments and 1-hour increments)
5 daily alarms (with 1 snooze alarm)
Hourly time signal
Battery power indicator
Power Saving (display goes blank to save power when the watch is left in the dark)
Full auto-calendar (to year 2099)
12/24-hour format
Button operation tone on/off
Regular timekeeping: Hour, minute, second, pm, month, date, day
Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month
Approx. battery operating time:
12 months on rechargeable battery (operation period with normal use without exposure to light after charge)
34 months on rechargeable battery (operation period when stored in total darkness with the power save function on after full charge)
Size of case : 55.1×52.5×16.3mm
Total weight : 69g