The watch is designed to accommodate the severe environments faced by pilots whilst using the essential functions in the Carbon Core Guard structure that we have come to love from G-Shock. Based on the newer GR-B200 Gravitymaster, the robust aviation-minded timepiece comes almost completely grayed out — save the sleek Carbon Core Guard — to reflect the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet that inspires the collaboration.

G-SHOCK is already the watch of choice for many in the Armed Forces, and this limited-edition release further cements the partnership as an official licensee of the Ministry of Defence,” the company says. Some small remarks from my side: the sub dial on the 11 position isn’t the zulu/ Utc time but the 24hr indicator for the home time. And this Casio G-Shock GPW-1000RAF is a highly exclusive Royal Air Force limited edition (regular GPW-1000 models retail for € 100,= less).This, combined with world-renowned G-SHOCK shock resistance, creates a structure that is highly vibration resistant.

C W Sellors (Gold and Silversmiths) Ltd act as a credit broker, not the lender and offers credit products from Secure Trust Bank PLC trading as V12 Retail Finance.As part of the inspection, the seller must provide proof of ownership in the form of two pictures of the watch set to specific times.

As a special release, it’ll also come with an RAF-themed box with the same motto printed on the inside of the display box where the large logo sits. Besides the time indication, and like any other G-Shock, the GPW-1000RAF has a lot of additional functions. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. The special limited edition features a camouflage design inspired by the Army’s own Multi Terrain pattern.Very strange that everyone seems to have it except me though : D Despite owning 2 of teh gret beasts…. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Ready for any adventure and the harshest of conditions, this very special edition forms part of the Master of G collection comprised of watches that will stand against the toughest of terrains. Those quote high capacity cells will not last you the official listed two years of life, if you use the watch as intended. The special edition timepiece features design elements inspired by aviation, including the three buttons on the right side of the watch arranged in a way that makes them resemble a fighter jet control stick while also contributing to ease of operation.

A Royal Air Force logo appears on the band keeper, and the bands have custom graphics along with the Latin motto “Per ardua ad astra” (through adversity to the stars) printed on the lower band. Casio has given flight to a second G-Shock watch in partnership with the British Ministry of Defence. Combined with the world-renowned shock resistance of G-SHOCK, this has resulted in a watch that is also highly resistant to vibration. It’s said, by Casio, to be the first watch ever to have radio- and GPS-signal reception for correct time setting (including daylight saving time) of the watch in any country or region you should reside. More and more G-Shocks avoiding solar for high capacity, easily obtainable, easily changeable, button cells.Then hopefully the large and quite voluminous time minute and/or hour hands are not anywhere between 6 and 9 at the dial, because in that case they will obstruct the stopwatch sub-register for a great deal, disabling you to functionally use the stopwatch. After 30 seconds the 1/20th second hand resides at 12 and will spin to the exact 1/20th of a second when stopping the stopwatch.