Casio recently expanded its rugged G-Shock “Master of G” lineup with the Mudmaster GWG2000CR-1A, engineered to handle basically anything including water, dust, and of course, mud. This shock-resistant 54.4 mm beast brings its typical Carbon Core interior to the harshest places on Earth along with an exterior mud-crack design forged into the watch with a heat treatment adding texture and patterns to the bezel. Some key takeaways:
- The compact bezel is made from forged carbon fiber composite for strength and lightness.
- It has a Carbon Core Guard structure and mud-resistant buttons for toughness to withstand outdoor use.
- Triple sensors provide direction, altitude, barometric pressure, and temperature data.
- Large dial and hands ensure good visibility along with double LED lights and a sapphire crystal.
- Exterior design takes inspiration from professional gear like a fine textured band, crown, and button guards.
A highlight of the GWG2000CR-1A is the forged carbon fiber used on the bezel. Finely powdered carbon fiber gets combined with resin into a tasty dough, then gets molded under intense heat and pressure to create complex, lightweight parts. The result is increased strength with reduced weight compared to traditional materials. Casio leveraged this advanced composite in the Mudmaster GWG2000CR-1A to shape the intricate cracked pattern bezel, which undergoes an aging process to resemble mud-cracked earth.
In addition to the forged carbon fiber bezel, stainless steel button pipes with silicone buffers add mud resistance to the buttons for durability during outdoor use.
Mudmaster fans come to expect the Triple Sensor with compass, barometer, and altitude (with temperature). Large luminescent Neobrite hands and oversized indexes ensure visibility along with dual LED lights for both the dial and the negative digital display. The front sapphire crystal glass provides scratch resistance when things get rough, and the screw lock crown keeps extra gunk out of the movement.
Casio designed the watch’s exterior details with professional equipment in mind. The band features a textured surface reminiscent of fine tool grip surfaces. Large protruding guards protect the buttons, while the crown has a checked texture for grip. The copper-colored stainless steel bolts and front light button provide a nice touch.
The GWG2000CR-1A also packs useful features like solar-powered charging, Multi Band 6 radio syncing, and 5 daily alarms. As a true Mudmaster, this G-Shock of course has an impressive 200 meter water resistance rating.
Priced at $850, the beefy Mudmaster GWG2000CR-1A delivers the ultimate heavy-duty timepiece ready for the most extreme environments. Both technically and aesthetically, this new Master of G is ready to tackle the world’s toughest terrain in rugged style.
Specs
- Case size: 61.2 × 54.4 × 16.1 mm
- Weight: 106 g
- Case and bezel: Stainless steel and resin
- Water resistance: 200 meters
- Battery: Tough Solar
- Crystal: Sapphire with anti-reflective coating
- Time adjustment: Multi-band 6
- Features: Carbon Core Guard, screw lock crown, Neobrite, Triple Sensor, Dual LED light
Check out some other new G-Shock releases that just came down the pipe from Casio with the new gold and silver entries into the GA-2100 lineup, and a gorgeous golf-inspired solid metal G-Shock GM-2100RI23-1JR.