Casio to Release Second Kanoa Igarashi Signature G-SHOCK

TOKYO,Oct. 1,2021 --Casio Computer Co.,Ltd.,announced today the latest addition to the G-LIDE line of watches for extreme sports,which are part of the G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches. The new GBX-100KI is the second signature model endorsed by pro surfer Kanoa Igarashi.

GBX-100KI

Igarashi started surfing at the age of three. Since then,he has gone on to win a number of major surfing competitions and is currently a world-class professional surfer competing on the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour at the top of the sport.

The second Kanoa Igarashi signature model is based on the GBX-100,which is equipped with Mobile Link functions in addition to a useful tide graph for surfers. The new GBX-100KI is a special-edition watch with a design and color theme created under Igarashi's supervision. The all-black watch is adorned with different textures and shades for each part including the bezel,band,and LCD,expressing Igarashi's cool and unique worldview. The bezel and glass feature a graphic of Igarashi himself tube riding a massive wave. The dial,case back,and band tip feature Igarashi's signature. The band's lug side showcases the number 50,which is Igarashi's number on the WSL Championship Tour.

The GBX-100KI is also equipped with Mobile Link functions that pair with a smartphone. With the dedicated smartphone app,the user can select a location from approximately 3,300 preset locations worldwide and send the information to the watch,including tide data,sunset/sunrise times,and other essential data for surfers. In addition to displaying tide graphs and moon data,the watch comes with a variety of functions that are useful in daily training,such as distance traveled,time,and pace. The wide watch face uses a high contrast Memory in Pixel (MIP) LCD for optimum visibility.

GBX-100KI

Kanoa Igarashi signature / Special packaging

Kanoa Igarashi

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