New Casio G-Shock octagonal bezel watches coming to more countries

The Casio G-Shock GAC-2500 and GMC-2500 watches have been confirmed for release in more countries. The two new models were accidentally unveiled in September 2026. More recently, the company listed them on its websites in the UK and Japan.

Now, at Casio’s online store in the US, the G-Shock GAC2500-1A (black), the GAC2500-3A (green), the GAC2500-7A (white) and the GAC2500-9A (orange) are listed with a $145 RRP. They are expected to be released in this market on November 6th. The four watches have also been spotted on Casio websites in countries like the Netherlands and France. Each of these models is expected to sell in this market for €129, again with an estimated release date in November 2026.

In the US, the Casio G-Shock GMC2500-1A (black/silver) and the GMC2500-1A8 (silver/black) resin strap watches will cost $280. The GMC2500G-9A (gold/black), another resin strap model, is priced at $300, while the GMC2500D-1A (black/silver) and the GMC2500D-1A2 (blue/silver) are more expensive at $350. In the EU, these models are priced at €249, €269 and €319, respectively. These products are expected to be released in the US in October 2026, but in November 2026 in Europe.

The Casio G-Shock 2500 series watches have analog dials with an octagonal bezel. The brand describes the model as having a “two-eye” design, with a seconds subdial in the 9 o’clock position and a mode function date wheel in the 3 o’clock position. Other features include a date display, a 1-second stopwatch and 200 m water resistance.

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