WatchPro – August 2019

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FRONT / NEWS REVIEW

WATCHPRO / AUGUST 2019 / watchpro.com

G-Shock is taking inspiration

from the hip hop music

players of the 1990s with a

fresh series of GA140 analog-

digital watches. They come

in the same big case design

as the brand ’s GA100/

series infused with a new

deep dial design inspired by

90’s instruments.

The updated dial includes

an analog speed indicator

sub-dial at the 3 o’clock

position and LCD displays

encircling the hour and

minute hands.

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which are on sale now for

$99, have positive LCD

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features a reverse LCD

display.

The collection comes

in a variety of colorways

including black (GA140-1A1),

black with red and orange

accents (GA140-1A4), blue

(GA140-2A), red and gray

(GA140-4A), and purple

(GA 140 - 6A ).

Features and functions

include G-Shock ’s statement

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water resistance, world time

in 48 cities, four daily alarms

and one snooze, a 1/

second stopwatch, speed

indicator, countdown timer

and 12/24 hour time formats.

G-Shock tunes

into the ghetto

blaster vibe of

the 1990s

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not buy watches, it does not sell watches, it
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site. Its light touch model has helped it to rapidly
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customers around the world means it has never
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the company says it hopes to gain a better
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business based on great technology that
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really happy that Stephan and his excellent
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business segment.”
The acquisition also brings Chrono24 into
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to our users and buyers,” says Mr Stracke. “We
can already provide this to some degree, but
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CHRONO24 ACQUIRES PRE-OWNED

WATCH SPECIALIST WITH FORMAL

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checks, logistics & international shipping, watch

service and repair, and communication with

dealers and customers.

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dealers and individuals to sell watches directly to

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to the issue, the company says that, beyond their

cooperative goals, both companies will continue

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marketplace,” a joint statement says.