Deal | Casio's aviation-themed Gravitymaster GR-B300 pilot watch with a triple-layer dial gets a big discount
Casio has a lot of intriguing watches in its catalogue that cater to a diverse range of hobbies, interests, and niches. For motorsports fans, Casio offers the Edifice racing watches; for divers, there’s the MR-G Frogman. And then there’s the G-Shock Gravitymaster GRB300 series that tries to capture the vibe of an aircraft cockpit. If you’re an aviation buff and had your eye on this lineup, you would be pleased to know that the GR-B300-8A2 is currently down to its lowest price.
While Casio has raised the prices of almost all its watches in the US, the Gravitymaster GR-B300-8A2 is currently enjoying a steep discount on Amazon, with $68 shaved off the original price. That means you can pick up this pilot watch for just $231—a thoughtful gift for a pilot friend or serious aviation buff.
Key features
- Analog with Super Illuminator LED light
- Case made out of carbon fibre-reinforced resin
- Triple-layer dial
- Dual-time display
- Flight log function
- Tough Solar charging (up to 18 months on rechargeable battery when stored in darkness)
- Bluetooth connectivity with Casio app integration
- Rotary disc indicator at 9 o’clock for battery level and alarm status
- World time for 300 cities
- Phone finder
- Full auto-calendar
- 1-second stopwatch
- Hourly time signal
- 200-meter water resistance and shock resistance
Aircraft cockpit-inspired aesthetics
The G-Shock Gravitymaster GR-B300 series is a modern take on a pilot’s watch that combines G-Shock's signature ruggedness with a design that takes cues from an aircraft’s cockpit. Like earlier Gravitymaster watches, the GR-B300-8A2 utilizes the Carbon Core Guard structure, which Casio claims is made of the same carbon material used in aircraft fuselages. The triple-layer 3D dial and oversized bezel add depth to the watch face and improve readability, while the large, blue accented indices and hands echo a pilot’s head-up display (HUD).
You get dual-time support for tracking two time zones at once, and a flight log feature that lets you record flight data like times, points of departure, transit points, home destinations, and so on. Bluetooth connectivity is also onboard, allowing you to link the watch to your smartphone using the Casio app while also enabling automatic adjustments four times a day for impeccable accuracy.
The GR-B300-8A2 comes with Tough Solar charging, so you won’t have to worry about frequently replacing the battery—even when stored in total darkness, Casio says the watch lasts up to 18 months.
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Source(s)
Amazon, Casio (linked)
