Casio G-Shock MT-G (MTG1100-1A): A twist of metal

The new Casio G-Shock MT-G (MTG1100-1A) quartz watch features an advanced (some may call it revolutionary) Tough Movement technology. Simply put, the watch automatically checks positioning of its hands and adjusts them, if needed, to always display a correct time.

According to the Japanese company, further accuracy is ensured courtesy of their Multi-Band 6 Atomic Timekeeping technology. The “6″ here means that the watch is capable to receive radio calibration signals from up to six different transmitters. Two of them are broadcasting from Japan, two from Europe (UK and Germany,) one from the United States and the last one from China.

Practically speaking, customers living in Africa, Australia Latin America and ex-Soviet countries are again left behind. Damn it.

As usual, the G-Shock MT-G is packed with features, including luminous hands and markers covered with Casio’s Neo-Brite, 1/100 second chronograph counter, 29 city world time and even daily alarm.

All these functions need enormous amount of power, so the watch is equipped with a tiny solar panel working together with a high-capacity rechargeable battery.

The watch is available right now at a suggested price of $550, although I wasn’t able to find one in an online store.

Photos: Casio

Casio G-Shock MT-G (MTG1100-1A) quartz watch specification

Price range: $550
Movement: Japanese quartz
Complications: Date, day of week, chronograph, 29 cities, atomic clock synchronization
Power reserve: N/A
Case material: Stainless steel and resin
Bezel material: Resin
Case shape: Round
Transparent case back: No
Case size: N/A
Case height: N/A
Dial: Different shades of gray, multilayered
Hands: Stainless steel, skeletonized
Water resistance: 200 meters
Strap: Stainless steel bracelet
Crystal: N/A