Casio India has launched the G-Shock 2500 series, a new line of analog watches priced from ₹9,995 to ₹26,995. The range comes in two families: the GAC-2500, made entirely of resin, and the GMC-2500, which adds a metal bezel and, on some versions, a stainless steel band. Casio also announced the series in Japan and the UK on 22 October.
The G-Shock 2500 borrows its shape from the DW-5000C, the original square G-Shock from 1983, but softens the edges into rounder contours and uses a fully analog dial. A small seconds dial sits at 9 o’clock. At 3 o’clock, a three-cell window shows the date, stopwatch time and settings, and the calendar adjusts on its own for short months and leap years.
Why it matters
Quick answer: The Casio G-Shock 2500 series, including the resin GAC-2500, launched in India in October 2026. Prices across the series run from Rs 9,995 to Rs 26,995, depending on the model. The GAC-2500 is made entirely of resin, while the GMC-2500 adds a metal bezel. Water resistance is 20 bar.
G-Shock has long been the default tough watch for people who want something that survives travel, sport and everyday knocks without a charger. The 2500 series keeps that idea. It is shock resistant, water resistant to 200 metres (20 bar), and runs on a standard battery rated for about two years, so there is nothing to charge each night. It also has an LED backlight and a stopwatch.
Casio has not yet published prices for each model in India. In the UK, the resin models cost £110 and the metal-bezel versions £230 to £300, which gives a sense of how the Indian range is likely to split.
What you can do
- Check per-model prices on Casio India’s store and authorised retailers before buying, since only the price range has been announced.
- Choose resin if you want the lightest, most rugged option for sport and travel. Choose a metal bezel if you also want it to work with office wear.
- Casio’s announcement lists no Bluetooth or solar charging, so treat this as a classic analog watch rather than a smartwatch.
G-Shock 2500 series specs and India price
| Detail | GAC-2500 | GMC-2500 |
|---|---|---|
| India price | Rs 9,995 to Rs 26,995 across the 2500 series (per model prices not yet published) | |
| Case material | Fully resin | Resin with a metal bezel, and a stainless steel band on some versions |
| Water resistance | 20 bar (200 metres) | |
| Power | Standard battery. No solar charging or Bluetooth listed in Casio’s announcement | |
| Display | Analogue dial with a three cell window for date and stopwatch | |
Frequently asked questions
What is the G-Shock GAC-2500 price in India?
The G-Shock 2500 series is priced from Rs 9,995 to Rs 26,995 in India, depending on the model. Casio has not published a separate price for each model, so check Casio India or authorised retailers for the GAC-2500 price.
When was the G-Shock 2500 series launched in India?
Casio India announced the G-Shock 2500 series in October 2026, a day after the series was announced in Japan and the UK on 22 October.
How is the G-Shock 2500 series different from earlier G-Shock models?
It is a fully analogue take on the original square G-Shock shape, with softer contours and a three cell window for date and stopwatch. The GAC-2500 is entirely resin and the GMC-2500 adds a metal bezel. Both are rated to 20 bar and list no solar charging or Bluetooth.
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