Unreleased Casio G-Shock 'CasioNaut' gets early hands-on review showing magnetic hands in action

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Now, YouTube channel Gi-Shock-Go has published what appears to be one of the first hands-on reviews of the unreleased GMC-2500D-1A. He claims to have acquired the watch ahead of its official release, thanks to assistance from an acquaintance.

Casio's upcoming G-Shock GMC-2500D has appeared in an early hands-on video, weeks before its scheduled November release. The footage offers a closer look at the watch's stainless-steel construction and unusual magnetic hand-retention mechanism.

Unreleased Casio G-Shock 'CasioNaut' gets early hands-on review showing magnetic hands in action ⓘ Casio Casio's upcoming G-Shock GMC-2500D has appeared in an early hands-on video, weeks before its scheduled November release. Anil Ganti , Published 10/17/2026 Watch Leaks / Rumors Casio’s upcoming G-Shock 2500, nicknamed the “CasioNaut”, were first spotted on Casio’s Japanese website in September, with a November 2026 release planned for Japan. In the 24-minute video, the reviewer unboxes a silver GMC-2500D with a black dial and stainless-steel bracelet.