G-Shock celebrates space exploration with the G- Shock GWM5610NASA4 , the third limited-edition timepiece in the NASA series . G-Shock has made the new watch unmistakably launch-ready by dressing it in full NASA livery that notably includes the color of the orange suits worn by astronauts . Here , you ’ ll find an all-orange case and band , and an American flag adorning the black band loop .
G-Shock notes that the orange uniform is known as a “ pumpkin suit ” and is a full-pressure suit used by NASA astronauts during the ascent and entry portions of flights . In addition to the coloring , the new watch also includes the NASA insignia on the lower band and an engraving of an astronaut on the case back . The watch dial also mixes black , white , and blue hues against a positive LCD . The watch packaging is inspired by the metal launch pad bridge connected to the orbiter .
This new model arrives with advanced technical capabilities like Tough Solar Technology and Multi-Band 6 Atomic Timekeeping . This provides radio-controlled time syncing , allowing the watch to automatically update the time without manual adjustments , based on the user ’ s homecity setting and Tough Solar power , allowing the watch to convert power from even the weakest light sources . Price : $ 170 .
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