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Just in time for Halloween, Casio will be releasing some spooky watches with a skeleton motif! Hold on to your Scooby Snacks while we explore this haunting collection!

First up is the GA700SK-1A and here’s where the first difference is noticeable right away. Instead of having a black band (like all the other 1A watches do), this is more grey and transparent, keeping up with the ghost motif. Inside the display, there are many shades of grey, from the hands to the hour markers, to the digital text being grey on a black background.

Next up we have the GA400SK-1A4. Now, this one does not look as spooky, thanks to its pink bezel, but it does give one advantage to girls/women who have bigger wrists. This watch is made especially for them. This watch keeps the transparent band, though darkens it to make it look as black as you’d expect from a 1A model. The background and bezel however, are pink. This also includes the hands and hour markers. The bright pink actually makes it easier to tell the time, and the digital screen is much bigger, compared to the GA700SK.

Finally we have the GA400SK-1A9. If the 700SK was grey, this one is a ghostly white and completely transparent. The writing on the bezel, and the bezel itself is shades of yellow and green. The hands and hour markers are also yellow, to make them easy to read. Best of all (at least for people who don’t like negative displays), this watch has the regular black on white screen, which is, to some people, easier to read.

Still with me gang? Great, let’s have a look at all the features. Now, if you’ve been following our store, you’ll be familiar with the GA700 series. Considered the top athlete watch until the GA800 came out, one of the most sought after features is the super LED Light. See, with a lot of other ana/digi combos, the backlight only lights up the analogue part, but the super LED Light illuminates the entire screen, making it easier to see the time.

Another great feature is the direct start stopwatch. Before the GA500 and GA700 came along, you’d need to go to a new mode to set up and start your stopwatch, which can get annoying for both trainers, and people training. The GA700, and its SK counterpart, decided to simplify things by adding the start button on the bottom right of your watch. Simply press the button and the watch gets straight into the stopwatch mode. Press it again and it starts! Simple.

Here’s where the GA700 stepped it up though. Not only is it really easy to find and use the stopwatch, they also included a stopwatch alarm. Basically, you can put the time you’re aiming for, start the stopwatch, and if you run slower than you intended to, it’ll start beeping. This is a great feature, especially for athletes!

Well that’s the GA700SK, but let’s see what the GA400SK has in store for us. First up, you’ll notice the rotary wheel on the right of the watch. From the start, you can use it to set your home city without needing to go into the modes. When you’re setting the time, or alarm, instead of using the buttons, you can just use the rotary wheel, which makes things easier.

Apart from having the popular Super LED Light, the watch also has another important feature called Hand Shift. Some people prefer to read the digital time instead of the analogue, but as you can imagine, some hours of the day the hands can cover the digital time. With this Hand Shift feature, you can move the analogue hands out of the way. Then once you’re done, press the button again and the hands go exactly where they were meant to.

One big advantage the GA400 series does have over the GA700 is the magnetic resistance. If you’re in an area with lots of magnetic waves, it can sometimes interfere with the analogue hands, so you get discrepancies between the analogue and digital time. The Magnetic resistance prevents this from happening.

The GA400SK and GA700SK are coming soon to BuyWatchesOnline! Until Next Time - Jimmy B

If you're into fitness, then chances are you've heard of Casio's BGA240 Series of Running Watches. Now, these aren't the pedometer watches normally associated with G-Squad, but they're still perfect for other functions. Ready? Set? Let's Go!

First up is the BGA240BC-1A. This watch is completely black from band to bezel, even the background of the display. The buttons on the side are extra-large and grip your fingers so they don't slip. Basically if you want to hit the mode button, you won't accidentally press anything else.

The display itself is also dark, with only the hands being white, and the hour markers grey, in order to make them easier to see. The hour markers are also long and give a 3D effect, like they're coming out of the screen. The digital display is split with the top showing the date, and the bottom showing the time (similar to the BA-110 and GA-110 series).

Then we have the BGA240BC-4A. Now, while the 1A was suitable for boys too, this is most definitely a girls watch. As you can see it's a wonderful shade of pink. Inside the display you can see it's mostly pink, with the display being the classic black on white. The hands and hour markers are a shade of white and pink.

So, that's what they look like, but what do the watches actually do? Let's find out! First up, as they are a running watch, there's obviously a stopwatch, but there's also a lap recorder. You can save up to 60 laps and read through them at your leisure to see if you're improving, getting slower, or staying at about the same rate. This recall mode is quite accurate, and it will tell you the dates and times of the previous laps.

If you're going overseas, there's a really cool feature called Dual Time mode. It uses both parts of the digital display to show you the time where you are at the bottom, and the time in another city at the top. Definitely helpful.

The BGA240BC Series is out now on BuyWatchesOnline! Until Next Time - Jimmy B

Welcome back to our blog. Today's topic is the top 10 watches sold last month, and some of these actually surprised me! Ready? Let's get this party started!

10) Coming in at number 10 is a model that usually tops these lists, the GA-100-1A2. The GA-100 Series was the first Extra-Large case series and is an Analogue/Digital combo watch!

9) The digital G-8900A-1 is next. This one has an Extra-Large face, and since it's fully digital it's a lot easier to see the time at night, with the simple press of the Backlight button (which lights up the entire screen). It also has the interesting design choice of the display being a dark blue.

8) Another digital model here, the G-5600E-1. This one has a classic square design, and is also solar powered, which is REALLY helpful if you hate to always change batteries every few years. The lighter display is also easy to see, and while the screen isn't as large as the G-8900A, you're the numbers are quite large.

7) Joining its brother in the bottom 10 is the GA-100-1A1 XL Watch. Unlike the 1A2, this one is all black, with no hint of colour anywhere. This series was originally created for military use, so it was imperative that the light doesn't shine too brightly if you're on a sensitive mission.

6) Recently the sales for the DW-9052-1V have surged, almost taking the watch to the top 5! This one is yet another classic digital model, albeit with a smaller screen. The thinner case means even though it's a G-Shock, it's one of the few that should be able to fit a child's wrist too, making it a great present for your kids.

5) Coming in at 5th place is the Camouflage black and gold watch, the GA-100CF-1A9. This one is part of the Camouflage series that has become so popular it has encompassed the GA-700 series as well as a few other models too.

4) In 4th place by a tiny margin is the G-Lide watch, the GLX-5600VH-4. This is a digital surfer's watch, and has unique features, such as a tide graph, making it easier to predict what the tide will be like during certain parts of the day (a perfect tool to practice your surfing). The most unique thing here is even though it's a G-Shock, it's actually meant for women.

3) Third place belongs to another classic watch, the G-6900-1. Another tough solar watch, this one has a smaller screen and isn't as advanced as some of our other digital watches, making it a great beginner watch for your kids. Solar power here also means you won't be going to a jeweller every few years!

2) In second place we have the sporty GA-700-7A. This white watch was designed for athletes, and has a cool feature called direct start stopwatch. This will allow you to start the stopwatch from the home screen, without having to flick through all the other menu functions!

1) We're guessing news travels fast, because our top selling watch is the soon to be gone forever, GR-8900A-1. This all black, digital illuminator watch is no longer being made, turning it into a rare collector's item, with a price that's much more affordable than other limited edition watches!

Well, this is our top 10 G-Shock Watches sold in June, Tune in next week for the top 10 Baby-Gs!

Until Next Time - Jimmy B

Introducing: The Casio G-Shock Digital GBD800UC Series!

The Casio GBD800 Series has been a real hit with customers, but some people prefer the more muted colours. Casio has them covered, with the Utility Colours series, while making sure to keep all the features people love, exactly as they are. Let’s see what the fuss is all about!

First up is the GBD800UC-3D. This is considered the military version because of its dark green colours, matching army uniforms. The band and bezel are dark green, with the writing and buttons being completely black. Under the glass it’s a fully digital display, so the numbers and texts are much larger than in the combo watch. The cool thing is, while it’s a negative display, it still incorporates the green motif, with even the numbers and text, instead of being white, are green on a black display.

Next up is the GBD800UC-5D. This one is more dirt brown, with the text on the band and bezel being black. One thing you’ll notice is the indicator with the Bluetooth sign on the top right corner of the display. There’s markers surrounding it, which show what functions are turned on (that’s a great idea if you want to preserve power). The indicator here is a mix of black and gold. Again the digital display keeps with the motif, with the numbers being brown on a black background.

Finally we have the grey GBD800UC-8D. This one is more black than grey, with the writing on the band and bezel being even darker than the band itself. The display here is the closest to a normal negative display, with light grey/white numbers and text on a black background. The mode indicator on the right is made up of different shades of grey.

So, now that we’ve gotten the looks out of the way, let’s see how these watches work. First thing you should know, these are the first Casio Bluetooth watches that are fully digital. One of the best things about full digital watches is the backlight is much more powerful, and lights up the entire screen, making it much easier to see the time.

The GDB800 Is known as the step counter watch. This basically functions as a pedometer, which can’t be fooled by you just moving your arms. It’s got a 3-Axis Accelerometer as well as letting you save up to 200 laps (most watches will only let you save 60 laps). You can use these features to calculate the amount of calories burned as well as for making future plans.

Speaking of future plans, this watch comes with a very special alarm that beeps if it can tell you haven’t done the required amount of walking to reach your goal. So basically like a personal trainer, with the added benefit of not having to pay after every session :)

Now, this watch is Bluetooth enabled, which also gives you an all new range of features, such as being able to change the time of your watch through the phone. That’s a great feature because most of the time, the phone will have the most accurate time.

The GBD800UC Series is HERE at BuyWatchesOnline.com.au

Until Next Time - Jimmy B

Casio’s had fitness watches, camping watches, even pilot watches, but one thing that’s always been missing is the Smart Watch. Well, very soon this is going to change! Welcome to our blog, and today, I’ll be looking at the WSDF20A-GN. Ready? Let’s Get To It!

First up, I do have to be the bearer of some bad news. Due to this being a smart watch, it’s not as water resistant as others and can only withstand 50m of water pressure. But let’s face it, you don’t get a smart watch to go swimming with it! So, let’s see what it looks like.

The watch has a black outline with an olive green band. On top of the bezel it has Pro Trek, in orange, with other tools including GPS (for the first time ever!), tool and sensor. The display itself is not just fully digital, it’s actually an LCD Display, like you’d see on your monitors or on the smart watches. This makes it a lot easier to see the time, day or night (something that most of our customers have been clamoring for). Heck, you can even change the colour of the numbers to make them easier to read.

There’s not much more to say about the looks, so let’s get into the features, and boy there’s a lot to unpack. First up, this is the first watch to use Google Wear OS (specifically designed for watches). This means you can link the watch to your android phone. Now, I know that might not seem like much (The GBA and GBD Casio models can do the same), but being developed by Google means you can also see your notifications, emails, SMSes, straight on your screen, and that’s not mentioning the original benefits of setting the time on your watch straight through your phone!

Another really great feature (and one heavily requested by our customers) is a GPS. You’ll be able to see EXACTLY where you are on the map, so there’s even less of a chance for you to be lost when hiking. Just take a look at the clarity of the map below.

The watch also has an onboard Microphone, so you can talk to the Google assistant and bring up the features without needing to scroll through them. Being developed by Google also means you can go into the app store and download any newer apps that you’d need. You can even ask for the weather, and it’ll show up straight on your screen.

Just quickly going back to the smart part of the watch, you can use a touch keyboard, or the microphone to respond to any SMS, write a FaceBook post, pretty much whatever you normally use your phone for.

By combining the features of a smart watch with the outdoor tools on normal SportTrek watches, these tools have actually been improved. The Altimeter brings up easy to read information on how long you have to go to reach the summit, the compass works with the above mentioned GPS, and through combining the GPS, compass and Google Calendar, you can actually be guided to your next destination!

I do have one more piece of good news for you though! If you don't want to wait for a GPS watch, we recently acquired the Rangeman GPRB-1000-1B (which I'll cover more in depth next week!)

The Smart WSD-F20 will only be available for a limited time, and is coming soon to BuyWatchesOnline.com.au

Until Next Time - Jimmy B

Coming Soon, the Casio G-Shock AR Series

Welcome back Casio Watch Hunters! Today I’ll be highlighting the all new AR Series from G-Shock. These are black with a red background, and there’s something for everyone here. Ready? Let’s get to it!

First up is the GA-140AR-1A. This is based on the GA140 series. This analogue and digital combo watch puts more of its emphasis on the analogue. The band, bezel, and the writing on said bezel are completely black. Under the mineral glass display, the background is bright red, matching the hands and hour markers. The date is in a circle at the top, and the digital time is at the bottom. Both digital displays are what’s known as negative displays, with white numbers/letters on a black background.

Next up we have the GA-700AR-1A. This one is based on the popular Athletic GA-700 series. Whereas the previous model was more analogue, this one focuses on the digital aspect, with the digital time prominently placed at the bottom of the display. Again the band is completely black, and the background is red, to match the analogue hands and hour markers.

Finally, we have the GAS-100AR-1A. This is based on Casio’s GAS-100 series, which combines old looks with new technology (more on that in a little bit). As with the 140 series, the GAS-100 puts more emphasis on the analogue part, with the hour markers looking more prominent, making them easier to see. The background is red, with the date, time, seconds counter and day in seperate circles with a negative display.

So, now that we’ve finished with the looks, let’s see what they have to offer!

First up is the GA140AR-1A. One of the biggest complaints Casio has received about their analogue/digital combo watches is it’s almost impossible to see the digital time at night. To fix that issue, the GA140AR-1A has a Super LED Light which is much more powerful than you’d see in most combo watches.

The GA100 and GA110 watches had a very popular feature called a 1/1000-sec stopwatch. That is considered so accurate, they even use those stopwatches to judge at the Olympic Games. Due to this popularity, Casio ensured the GA140s would also have the same powerful stopwatch. This has the added benefit of introducing a feature to allow you to time just how fast you’re going.

Moving on to the GA700AR-1A, this series is marketed towards those who enjoy staying fit. One of the main features to help you with that is the Direct Start stopwatch. Basically, just as it sounds, you can start the stopwatch from the main timing screen, meaning you don’t have to go scrolling through the modes to get to the correct one.

As with the GA140AR, the GA700AR has a super LED display, making it easier to see the time in the dark. Apart from that, there’s also a feature called Hand Shift. If you’re unfamiliar with it, let me explain how this works. If you’re out training and you notice that the hands are covering the digital time, you can turn on the feature and it will move the hands to the 12 o’clock position, giving you and unobstructed view. Once you’re done, simply get out of the mode, and the hands will go exactly where they’re supposed to.

Finally, the GAS100AR-1A. This is a watch that, at first glance, looks exactly like the old AW-590/591 series. As mentioned earlier though, the hands and hour markers are much easier to see. Another difference is, unlike the AW590 series, this watch is solar powered, so as long as you have the watch facing the light every few weeks/months, you’ll never have to worry about changing the batteries!

As with the other two models, this watch has a Dual/Super LED Light, so even at night, you’ll be able to see the digital time.

The Casio G-Shock AR Series is Coming Soon to BuyWatchesOnline

As a special treat for reading through this article, when you are at the checkout screen, use the code BWOXTENDXX for $20 off and 3 years Extended Warranty! This is valid for every watch in your cart, so if you have 2, 3, even 10 different watches, it’ll be $20 off each and every one of them!

Until Next Time - Jimmy B

What is the Highest Selling Casio Baby-G in the World?

Welcome back to Jimmy B’s Guide to Casio Watches! Last time, we focused on the top 3 best selling Casio G-Shocks of all time, today we’re going to do the same for the Baby-Gs. If you’re struggling with ideas this Christmas, look no further. Ready? Here We Go!

3) BG-169R Series! Comparatively recent. The BG-169R started selling in 2009. The series is one of the few fully digital models, which some customers prefer instead of the analogue/digital combos. The BG-169R series comes in a range of colours, so people can easily find pink ones for their daughters/sisters, as well as more boyish colours, so little boys can wear them as well.

One of the best features is called the Telememo function. You can insert a name and phone number straight into the watch. So if you don’t want to buy your kids a mobile phone, but want them to be able to contact you, program their watch with your number, and they can ring it from any payphone or friend’s house.

The other great feature is its weight... Or lack thereof. This series only weighs 43g so it’s easy on the wrist. As a digital watch, the entire screen lights up whenever you press the backlight button.

2) BA-110 Series! Released in 2013 due to popular demand, the BA-110 was at first an exact copy of the GA-110 series. This was done intentionally so couples could match. If your wrist was too small for the GA110s, then chances are the BA-110s are perfect for you.

These models then further evolved into the BA111 and BA112 Series, with the BA111 becoming much more colourful, making it easy to locate the watch if you somehow dropped it. The BA-112 series made them even more vibrant by putting a multitude of colours straight into the display. Just take a look here!

1) BGA-151-7B! While second and third place was decided by series, there is no question of the undisputed winner. The BGA-151-7B has been consistently outselling all of its competitors. It ended up being so popular, that out of all of the watches in the BGA-151 series, the 7B is the only one left standing, which really says a lot about its appeal!

White with gold hands, this is a mostly analogue watch, with small windows for the digital time. It looks like a classic watch, but has a resin band and extra large analogue hour markers and numbers. Perfect for the classic watch lover, as well as a great starting point if you’re teaching your child how to read the analogue time.

That’s it from me, hope this post has helped you make a decision. For the top 3 G-Shocks sold, click here.

Until Next Time - Jimmy B

What is the Highest Selling G-Shock in the World?

Welcome back to Jimmy B’s Guide to Casio Watches! Today we’re going to focus on a really interesting question - which G-Shocks have sold the most? This is great to read if you’re struggling for ideas on what to get your partner/yourself. Ready? Here We Go!

Now, before we start I’ll let you know, I’ll be listing not just the top seller, but the top 3, otherwise this’d be a REALLY short post! So we’ll start from 3rd place.

3) DW-6900 Series! Now... I admit that actually took me by surprise but they do have a unique advantage. You see, the DW-6900 is actually one of the first models to ever be released for Casio G-Shock, all the way in 1995. This makes it perfect for collectors, plus it’s easy on the eyes. Just this year we started selling the DW-6900BB series which was released for the 35th anniversary of Casio G-Shock, click here to see it.

2) GA-100 Series! I have to say, this is quite impressive because unlike the DW-6900, the Casio GA-100 series was only released 9 years ago, but it has been blowing up! One of the biggest reasons for its success is the extra-large display. Up until the GA-100 came along, you’d either have to get a digital watch, or the analogue/digital combos with a tiny digital display.

Apart from the large screen, Casio also introduced Magnetic Resistance. When you’re out and about near electronics, this feature prevents the electromagnetic waves from interfering with the mechanism keeping your watch running.

Nowadays you can get the Original GA-100 series here, as well as a camouflaged version here, giving you lots of choice.

1) GA-110 Series! If at first you DO succeed, you can always do better! That seems to be Casio’s motto, because after their successful launch of the GA-100s, they followed it up, later that same year, by introducing the GA-110s. While the GA-100 had the digital time and date in 2 squares to either side of the analogue display, the GA-110 has them on the top and bottom, and more curved, which actually made it easier to read.

One other feature that they added was the 1/1000-sec stopwatch. Now, to some of you that might not mean a lot, but to the athletes here, you’ll know it’s one of the most accurate stopwatches in the world. It’s even used when judging events such as the Olympics and the Tour De France! That’s a massive seal of approval right there.

The GA-110 has many models, some camouflaged, some in unusual colours, and they can all be found in the GA-110 section of our store. And their influence has actually spread to the Baby-G series, with a BA-110, smaller version of the GA110 Series. Outselling its predecessor, the GA100, the GA110 takes top spot for the highest selling Casio G-Shock of all time!

Until Next Time - Jimmy B

The Different Type of Watch Bands & Clasps

Welcome back to Jimmy B’s Guide to watches. In this article, we’re going to be looking at all the different types of bands and clasps, so I won’t just be limiting myself to Casios, but will include Citizens and Seikos. Ready? Let’s Get To It!

First up, let’s have a look at the most common watch band, that’s present in 90% of all of our Casios, the Resin band. This was created with the G-Shock, because the material was shown to be scratch resistant (which will help ensure your watch always looks new). These watch bands typically use buckles to fasten the watch to your wrist. The most popular watches with these bands are the GA-100, GA-110, and GA-700 series. You can also find them on every one of Casio’s Baby-G series.

Apart from being easy to put on and hard to damage, the resin bands are easy to clean, which is great if you’ve got a light coloured band. A lot of people have complained that the colours get either muted or just go brown from white. However, that’s just the sweat and grime that’s associated with you wearing the watch for long periods of time. Click Here for our handy guide on how to clean your band.

The second major type of band is the stainless Steel band. This is found in a lot of different watches, specifically the G-Steels, as well as our Citizen and Seiko range. The stainless steel band gives the watch a more classic feel, and some of our buyers say they prefer that look over the look of the resin bands.

Now, with this band, there’s actually multiple types of clasps. The most popular being the Safety Clasp found in the Citizen BN0194-57E. We’ve also got the Push Button in the Titanium AW1240-57L. Why would you want that type of band? Well as I mentioned it looks slicker than the Resin Band, but the clasp itself is actually safer. With the buckles, if the band gets undone, the watch will just fall on the floor, while with the metal Push Button and Safety Clasp, you would have to unbuckle it fully to get the watch off your wrist. Safer and avoids accidents.

Some people prefer the feel of Leather bands. They’re not as cold on your skin as the metal bands, nor do they feel as hard as the resin band. They also give your watch a more classic feel, such as with the Citizen BJ7007-02L or the G-Steel GSTS130L-1A. These watches have the same buckle you’d find in the Resin bands.

Now then, say you enjoy swimming or diving. You don’t want your watch to fall off your wrist. That’s where the rubber bracelet bands come in. You can find them in watches like the Seiko SKX009K1. The reason they’re popular is when you dive, the watch actually tightens around your wrist, making it practically impossible for it to fall off, unless you purposely try to yourself.

The Rubber bracelets use what’s known as a deployment clasp. Basically to open the bracelet you need to pull the joined ends apart (making it look kind of like a butterfly clasp). Like I mentioned, it is very hard to get that off your wrist accidentally.

Finally, for those who don’t like leather or metal, or even plastic, we’ve got nylon bands. They use the buckles just like resin and leather bands, but they feel a lot softer on your wrist. The best example of this would be the Citizen AW5005-21Y.

There you have it, the different types of watch bands that you get with your watches. If you want to know how to replace the watch band you’ve got for something different, click here, but be careful since it could cause you to void the warranty!

Until Next Time – Jimmy B