Update | Casio unveils a new rugged G-Shock with vibration alerts and 200-meter water resistance

The Casio G-Shock GD-350S-1 is now up for pre-order in the UK. We've updated the article to include the UK pricing and availability.

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After being spotted at an Asian retailer in late July, the new G-Shock GD-350S-1 is now officially listed on the Casio International website and Casio UK. 

The GD-350 line has earned a loyal following thanks to a feature that's increasingly rare in rugged digital watches: a built-in vibration alarm. It's quite handy in situations where a beep would be distracting or easy to miss.

The new GD-350S continues that tradition, allowing users to select between audible, flashing, or vibrating alerts for alarms and countdown timers. It's also one of the handful of non-Bluetooth G-Shocks to offer this neat feature.

The new model doesn't stray too far from the original GD-350 launched back in 2013, featuring a matte black resin case and strap with white accents surrounding the display. Meanwhile, the "G" button, G-Shock logo, and text use red accents.  indicator window in the upper-right corner resembles a submarine radar screen, and the case back comes equipped with dedicated shock absorbers to improve comfort when the vibration motor is activated.

At 53.4 × 50.8 × 18 mm, the GD-350S is unapologetically large and will make its presence known on the wrist. 

You also get all the standard timekeeping features like world time covering 35 time zones, a 1/100-second stopwatch, a 24-hour countdown timer with vibration support, five alarms including a snooze alarm, Super Illuminator LED lighting, as well as 200-meter water resistance. It's powered by a CR2032 battery rated for roughly five years and delivers an accuracy of ±15 seconds per month.

Pricing & Availability

The Casio G-Shock GD-350S-1 is now available for pre-order in the UK for £100. It's set to go on sale globally later this month, though Casio has yet to shed light on pricing and exact availability for other markets.

Specifications

• Model: Casio G-Shock GD-350S-1
• Case dimensions: 53.4 × 50.8 × 18 mm
• Weight: 75 g
• Case and bezel: Resin
• Band: Resin strap
• Glass: Mineral glass
• Construction: Shock Resistant
• Water resistance: 200 meters (20 bar)
• Battery: CR2032 with an estimated 5-year battery life
• Display: White LED Super Illuminator backlight with auto light and afterglow
• World time: 35 time zones (100 cities + UTC), with daylight saving time support
• Stopwatch: 1/100-second, up to 999:59'59.99"
• Countdown timer: Up to 24 hours with selectable vibration or flash alerts
• Alarms: Five daily or one-time alarms (including one snooze alarm)
• Alerts: Selectable buzzer, vibration, or flash notifications for alarms and countdown timer
• Flash alert: LED flashes for alarms, hourly signal, and timer expiration
• Calendar: Full auto-calendar through 2099
• Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month
• Other features: Low battery indicator, button tone on/off, 12/24-hour time format, hourly time signal