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Feb 6, 2014

Casio Debuts Winter G-Lide GLS8900 Series

Casio G-SHOCK is back with an impressive assortment of the WINTER G-LIDE GLS8900 series. Emphasizing superior functionality and performance, the recent G-LIDE collection is designed for athletes specializing in winter sports including snowboarding, cross-country and freestyle skiing.

The technology showcased in the WINTER G-LIDE GLS8900 is ideal for athletes competing in cold weather environments due to its impressive ability to function in sub-zero conditions. A low temperature resistant LCD that can tolerate temperatures to -20C means that G-SHOCK WINTER G-GLIDE is suited for athletes as well as the spectators cheering them on.

Casio G-Lide GLS8900-2

Casio G-Lide GLS8900-2

To further support athletes' performance, the GLS8900 series comes equipped with twin 1/1000 second stopwatches; capable of measuring elapsed times, split times, and 1st & 2nd place times, in addition to a full auto Super Illuminator LED light for high visibility under low-light conditions. Five daily alarms, 12/24-hour time formats and 48-city world time help keep training regimes in check. In addition to all these impressive features, the WINTER G-LIDE comes with G-SHOCK 's legendary 200M water and shock resistant structure. All this makes for a winning combination for any winter sport athlete or enthusiast.

Available is an array of colors, WINTER G-LIDE timepieces are sure to stand out, whatever the environment. The series comes in four color-ways including: teal, black, magenta, and gold yellow, each with matching resin band and titian detailing along the inner bezel.

"We are thrilled to continue to grow our popular WINTER G-LIDE series," said Shigenori Itoh, Chairman and CEO of Casio America, Inc, "The superior athletes of winter games personify everything Casio G-SHOCK stands for: Toughness, precision & performance.

"We are thrilled to continue to grow our popular WINTER G-LIDE series," said Shigenori Itoh, Chairman and CEO of Casio America, Inc, "The superior athletes of winter games personify everything Casio G-SHOCK stands for: Toughness, precision & performance. As these athletes prepare to race against the clock, we wish them all great success."

The WINTER G-LIDE GLS8900 men's watches will retail for $110, available this January at select fashion boutiques, key jewelry stores, the G-SHOCK Soho NYC store and www.g-shock.com.

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