G-SHOCK GST-W1000 in Taiwan: three colours from NT$22,000, due in late October
The new G-STEEL range is scheduled for a late-October Taiwan launch. A guide to its three references, local recommended prices, 45.5 mm case and TOUGH MVT.2 movement.
For a metal watch that can accompany a suit while retaining G-SHOCK functionality, the new G-STEEL GST-W1000 is one to consider. Casio Taiwan announced three colourways on October 21, with a Taiwan launch planned for late October 2026 and recommended prices starting at NT$22,000. The design concentrates on a continuous line between the lugs, bracelet and bezel, alongside the solar-powered TOUGH MVT.2 analogue movement.
How much are the three versions, and when do they arrive in Taiwan?
The black-dial GST-W1000D-1A and green-dial GST-W1000D-3A each have a Taiwan recommended price of NT$22,000. The blue-dial GST-W1000AD-2A is NT$23,500. All three have metal bracelets, while the blue version's dark bezel creates a more pronounced frame. These are recommended prices announced for Taiwan, rather than conversions of overseas prices or a promise of the final price at every retailer.
The blue GST-W1000AD-2A appears beside formal cuffs in the official styling photograph.
The announced launch window is late October, through the CASIO official online store, CASIO concept stores and dealers; Outlet locations are excluded from the concept-store rollout. The release does not specify each shop's delivery date or stock of all three colours. Reading the announcement on October 26 therefore does not mean every store already has them for immediate purchase. Before arranging a visit, quote the full model reference and check arrival dates and bracelet-adjustment arrangements.
How does a 45.5 mm case achieve a cleaner metal silhouette?
With a 45.5 mm diameter and 13.2 mm thickness, the GST-W1000 does not depend on a small case for its presence. Compact lugs connect to the bracelet ends, while side fastening screws are concealed within the structure, carrying the eye from bezel to links. The promotional wrist photographs show the contrast between dark cuffs and a silver-coloured bracelet. They cannot replace a check of wrist fit and perceived weight, especially if clearance beneath a sleeve matters to you.
The official wrist photograph of the black GST-W1000D-1A contrasts its silver-coloured bracelet with a dark sleeve.The green GST-W1000D-3A wrist photograph shows the outline connecting case and bracelet.
Its layers of metal come from surface treatment rather than additional ornament. The brand applies four finishing techniques to the stainless-steel exterior, including polished, hairline and sandblasted effects. The bezel and bevels are finished in different directions, with alternating light and dark impressions across the links. Black, green and blue dials all feature three subdials, slim hands and luminous markers. Nano-processing at Yamagata Casio creates the polygonal three-dimensional dial texture, whose details are easier to distinguish in close-up than at a distance.
An official close-up of the three dial colours shows polygonal textures, hands and subdials.
What does TOUGH MVT.2 do? Power, time adjustment and daily functions
TOUGH MVT.2 uses solar power and offers two independent time-adjustment methods: Bluetooth and signals from six standard-time radio stations worldwide. Phone-linked features use CASIO WATCHES. According to the brand, the movement also provides automatic hand-position correction and magnetic-field detection: the hands pause under the influence of a strong magnetic field and return to the correct position after that influence is removed. These are display and timekeeping mechanisms, rather than a promise of immunity in every environment or a substitute for setup and charging instructions.
Other announced specifications include sapphire crystal, 200-metre water resistance, shock resistance, LED lighting, an alarm and a stopwatch. Although metal dominates the appearance, carbon-fibre-reinforced resin protects the movement inside; a metal exterior does not mean every component is steel. Compare the colours, 45.5 mm size and your need for phone connectivity, and consult the official CASIO Taiwan announcement and instructions for the relevant model for availability and operation. Promotional photographs convey the brand's styling direction; comfort and fit still need to be checked in person.
