G-SHOCK GA Owner Review : Playful, consistent and inspired

An octagonal G-Shock model with all the usual functions, but with a "manga" treatment on the dial, as well as on the case and strap. In my opinion, it's this overall treatment that makes this model so appealing; decorating only the dial would have been much less interesting. The result is very nice in real life. It's a good compromise: the overprints found throughout add a quirky and fun touch, but the watch isn't extravagant. It's coherent and very readable. This edition existed (because it quickly sold out on the CASIO website) in two colors: this blue and a more sober white. Even if it's a throwback to the comic book, I preferred this more playful pop blue. I don't think you could have chosen both colors. On the dial, the indexes are raised, which creates a sense of depth and three-dimensionality. The most amusing detail is the comic book bubble-shaped day of the week timer. I regret that the light for the small seconds and date subdial doesn't come from the dial itself, but is located between the 4 and 5 o'clock markers. I'm nitpicking, but it would have been more logical to position the Light button there rather than at the top right. The case size is perfectly reasonable; the watch weighs only 50 grams. The absence of a crown at 3 o'clock and the fact that the part in contact with the hand is not rounded, but one side of the octagon, make it extremely comfortable to wear. On the back of the case, we find the onomatopoeia "DON," which means "BOOM!" in Japanese. The strap is fully decorated and particularly supple, and is equipped with quick-release fasteners. This watch is made in Japan, which isn't usually the case for models in this series, and at this price point. And it costs only 30 euros more than its classic counterparts.