Casio America, Inc. has launched the GW6900NASA241, a limited-edition timepiece inspired by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This release marks Casio’s 50th anniversary in watchmaking and celebrates the precision and exploration values shared by both Casio and NASA.
As the fifth installment in Casio’s NASA-themed timepieces, the GW6900NASA241 highlights the achievements of both brands. This model commemorates Casio’s five decades of historic watchmaking and its ongoing pursuit of innovation, reflecting NASA’s mission. The reliance on physics and mathematics in space exploration parallels Casio’s dedication to accurate timekeeping and advanced engineering.
The GW6900NASA241 takes inspiration from Casio’s iconic calculators, featuring red, yellow, and blue accents around the dial, reminiscent of classic calculator buttons. This design choice connects Casio’s history of innovation in electronics with contemporary watchmaking.
The timepiece incorporates the principles of “gravity” and “impact” into its caseback and EL backlight graphic, symbolizing the resilience and durability of G-SHOCK watches. These features make the GW6900NASA241 a suitable choice for adventurers and watch enthusiasts.
The GW6900NASA241 is equipped with several advanced technologies, including shock resistance, 200M water resistance, Tough Solar Power, and Multi Band 6 atomic timekeeping. It also offers world time across 38 time zones, a full auto EL backlight, a 1/100-second stopwatch, a 24-hour countdown timer, and four daily alarms plus a snooze alarm. The watch supports both 12 and 24-hour time formats.