New minimalist Casio G-Steel watches arrive with an all-black metal body, Tough Solar, and Bluetooth

Casio has taken the wraps off two new sleek G-Steel watches. We've known the company was gearing up to launch the GST-B1000BD-1 and GST-B1000BD-2 for a few weeks now, thanks to a May leak that gave us a pretty good look at the upcoming lineup. Now, they’re finally out and launching first in Japan before shortly making their way to the global markets.

Casio is positioning the G-Shock GST-B1000BD-1 and B1000BD-2 as stylish “all-around watches,” something you can practically wear all the time. Except for the dial color, both watches are identical in size and material, with the dial hue being the only real differentiator. The B1000BD-1 sports an all-black dial, while the B1000BD-2 comes with a deep blue dial, with both featuring dual sub-dials and a date display.

The minimalist design of the GST-B1000BD is quite a departure from your usual bold, logo-clad G-Shocks. Here, we have a sleek, logo-free bezel that shifts its appearance depending on the lighting. You also get a stainless steel band showing off both hairline and mirror finishes, alongside a newly developed one-push tri-fold clasp. Throwing a nod to the original DW-5000C, the dial incorporates a brick pattern for a sporty touch. Underneath the black ion-plated exterior, the carbon fiber reinforced resin case—made using eco-friendly biomass plastics—keeps the module safe. The result is a highly wearable footprint measuring 46.9 x 44.2 x 11.6 millimeters and weighing just 118 grams.

As for the technical features, these models are packing Casio’s Tough Solar charging system, delivering up to five months of battery life on normal use or eighteen months on power-saving mode. You also get Bluetooth connectivity to pair the watch to your smartphone using the Casio Watches app, which offers features like automatic time correction, easy clock settings, and a handy phone finder tool. Standard G-Shock perks like 20 ATM (200 meters) water resistance, a Super Illuminator LED light, and a shock-resistant structure are all present.

Both models are currently available for pre-order in Japan for ¥75,900 and are set to go on sale later in June. They are expected to make their way to international markets, including the US and Europe, shortly after.

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Specifications

• Case dimensions (H × W × D): 46.9 × 44.2 × 11.6 mm
• Weight: 118 g
• Carbon fiber-reinforced resin (biomass plastic) and stainless steel case/bezel
• Shock-resistant construction
• Carbon Core Guard structure
• Mineral glass crystal
• Screw-lock crown
• Black ion-plated (IP) bezel
• Black ion-plated stainless steel bracelet
• Solid stainless steel bracelet with one-push tri-fold clasp
• Band size: 150–205 mm
• 200m (20 ATM) water resistance
• Tough Solar solar charging system
• Bluetooth smartphone connectivity with automatic time adjustment
• Compatible with the CASIO WATCHES app
• Mobile Link functionality
• Easy clock setting
• Time & Place feature
• Find My Phone function
• Neobrite luminous treatment
• Stopwatch (1-second increments, 30-minute capacity)
• Countdown timer (up to 30 minutes, 1-second increments)
• Daily alarm
• Super Illuminator LED light with afterglow
• White LED illumination
• Fully automatic calendar
• Power-saving mode
• Battery charge warning indicator
• Approx. 5 months of operation on a full charge with normal use
• Approx. 18 months of operation in power-saving mode
• Accuracy of ±15 seconds per month when not connected to a smartphone
• Date display
• Day-of-week display