Taking the GA-800 Sneaker Series for a Run!

 

You gotta strike while the iron is hot, and that’s what Casio is doing with the GA-800SC series. This spinoff from the GA800 keeps the features you loved in the GA-800 and adds some exciting new colours. Considering the GA-800, like the 500 and 700 series are running watches, this latest design is here to match your sneakers and trainers. Ready to see what the fuss is about? Let’s get started!

GA-800SC-2A

So first up we have the GA800SC-2A. As you can see, it’s a dark blue, with some splashes of yellow. The second hand, the inner G-Shock logo, and the button below the display are all bright yellow. The digital display is black with white numbers and letters, while the analogue hour markers and hands are extra-thick to enhance readability.

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Next there’s the GA-800SC-6A. As you can see it’s mostly purple with an orange button, second hand and inner G-Shock logo. The outer logo is purple to match the band.

GA-800SC-7A

Last, you’ve got the white and lime green GA-800SC-7A model. Guaranteed to match with most sneakers, this watch is almost pure white, with splashes of green in the inner analogue display.

 

Alright, we’ve discussed the looks, but what exactly can this series do?

 

First up, let’s handle the negative display. Now, some people may dislike those types of models, saying they’re hard to read, but that’s where the Dual LED Light comes in handy. Unlike the earlier ana/digi combos, the GA-800 series lights up both the analogue and digital screen, making it easy to see the time no matter the light conditions.

 

Next is a really cool dual time feature. Now, I gotta admit, I’d never even heard of a digital dual time, since usually dual time is used with two analogue displays. Here though, there’s an option to set a different timezone on the digital screen, and then swap them around with the press of a button. It’s also quite useful in letting you know whether it’s AM or PM overseas (as opposed to an analogue dual time display).

 

Being a watch made for athletes, Casio decided to go with a lap memory function. Unlike previous watches though, the memory size has doubled so you can save 120 laps into your memory. A great way to check your progress and see what needs to improve!

 

As with the GA-500 and 700 series, The stopwatch is easy to get to – all you need to do is press one button and you’ll be in the stopwatch timing mode. Much quicker than having to go through all the different modes this watch has.

 

Well, there you have it. The GA-800SC series will be making its way to us in the very near future. In the meantime, check out the GA-500, GA-700, and GA-710.

 

If you want a more in depth analysis of the GA-800 series itself, click here.

 

For a video highlighting the GA-800SC Series, click here.

 

Until Next Time – Jimmy B