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a temperature sensor to read changes in air and water temperature . The watch also comes with a magnetic sensor to help detect bearing , and a water depth sensor to measure an individual ’ s current depth under water .
Combined , the five sensor modes ( altitude , atmospheric pressure , temperature , depth and compass bearing ) are meant to enable the user to assess changing ocean conditions in real time to swiftly rescue a person in need . Each of the sensor modes is displayed on the watch ’ s face , with a button to toggle between sensors on its side .
September 2016 Edition
The GULFMASTER GWNQ1000-1A will be available in black with blue accents , and will retail for $ 850 USD beginning in September at the G- SHOCK NYC SoHo store , select Macy ’ s , select fashion boutiques , and www . gshock . com .
CASIO ’ s shock-resistant G-SHOCK watch is synonymous with toughness , born from the developer Mr . Ibe ’ s dream of ‘ creating a watch that never breaks ’. Over 200 handmade samples were created and tested to destruction until finally in 1983 the first , now iconic G-SHOCK hit the streets of Japan and began to establish itself as ‘ the toughest watch of all time ’.
( See it in Action ! Courtesy of shockus and YouTube )
In addition to the Quad Sensor Technology , the GULFMASTER GWNQ1000-1A contains all the features that makes G-SHOCK the leader in absolute toughness . The watch comes equipped with 200M Water Resistance and Shock Resistance , Full Auto Double LED Light , World Time with 31 time zones that include 48 cities + UTC , Barometric Pressure Alarm , Tide Indicator , 4 Daily Alarms and 1 Snooze Alarm , 1 / 100th second Stopwatch , Countdown Timer , 12 / 24 Hour Formats , and a Storm Alarm , all in a 48mm case .
The GWNQ1000-1A is also the first GULFMASTER model to feature a sapphire crystal , and is accompanied by a special optimized case made of carbon fiber casing and metal pipes for high durability and enhanced water resistance for use in extreme ocean environments .
Each watch encompasses the 7 elements ; electric shock resistance , gravity resistance , low temperature resistance , vibration resistance , water resistance , shock resistance and toughness . The watch is packed with Casio innovations and technologies to prevent it from suffering direct shock ; this includes internal components protected with urethane and suspended timekeeping modules inside the watch structure . Since its launch , G-SHOCK has continued to evolve , continuing to support on Mr . Ibe ’ s mantra “ never , never give up .”
Casio America , Dover , N . J ., is the U . S . subsidiary of Casio Computer Co ., Ltd ., Tokyo , Japan , one of the world ’ s leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions . Established in 1957 , Casio America , Inc . markets calculators , keyboards , mobile presentation devices , disc title and label printers , watches , cash registers and other consumer electronic products . Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of “ creativity and contribution ” through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products .
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