Casio has teamed up with Pokémon to celebrate 30 years of the world’s biggest pop-culture franchise. In this video, Ariel Adams reviews the Casio G-Shock x Pokémon 30th Anniversary Limited Edition (Ref. GA110PKM-7A), built on the popular analog-digital GA-110 platform.
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Dressed in a translucent white resin case and strap, this limited edition leans heavily into 1990s Game Boy nostalgia. The hands, pushers, dial, and bezel feature the iconic red, blue, and green color scheme from the original 1996 Game Boy video game releases (Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue, and Japan’s original Pokémon Green).
The watch is packed with fan-service details: the 9 o’clock inset subdial is styled after a Poké Ball with a Pikachu tail indicator hand, the translucent strap showcases 29 starter Pokémon from Kanto to Paldea, and the strap loop features the Mythical Pokémon Mew—bringing the total to 30 Pokémon for 30 years. The watch comes housed in a custom Poké Ball display case inside a 30-Pokémon decorated outer box.
Ariel evaluates the 51.2mm wide translucent resin case on the wrist, discusses why Casio reserves pop-culture collaborations for entry-level battery-powered modules rather than Tough Solar or Bluetooth platforms, and breaks down whether this $270 anniversary piece is worth the price premium.
What do you think of this 30th Anniversary Pokémon G-Shock? Which starter Pokémon on the strap is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!
— VIDEO CHAPTERS —
00:00 – Introduction: Celebrating 30 Years of Pokémon
00:23 – Casio & Japanese Pop Culture Collaborations
01:04 – Unboxing: The Poké Ball Display Case & Packaging
01:15 – Strap Details: 30 Pokémon & The Mew Strap Loop
01:50 – The GA-110 Platform & The Tough Solar / Bluetooth Tradeoff
02:19 – 1996 Game Boy Heritage: Original Red, Blue, & Green Accents
02:45 – Dial Architecture: Poké Ball Subdial & Pikachu Indicator
03:01 – Wrist Wearability (51.2mm) & Translucent Resin Styling
03:41 – Price Premium vs. Standard GA-110
04:05 – Retail Pricing ($270 USD) & Final Verdict
— TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS —
• Brand: Casio G-Shock
• Model: GA110PKM-7A (Pokémon 30th Anniversary Collaboration)
• Reference Number: GA110PKM-7A / GA-110PKM-7A
• Base Silhouette: GA-110 Series (Analog-Digital)
• Case Dimensions: 55mm Long x 51.2mm Wide x 16.9mm Thick
• Weight: 72 Grams
• Case & Bezel Material: Translucent White Resin / Shock Resistant / Magnetic Resistant
• Band: Translucent Resin with custom 29-Pokémon print + Mew strap loop keeper (30 total)
• Dial: Multi-layered analog-digital in 1996 Game Boy Red, Blue, & Green accents
• Subdial: Poké Ball 9 o’clock inset subdial with Pikachu tail indicator hand
• Crystal: Mineral Glass
• Caseback: Stainless steel, custom 30th Anniversary Pokémon logo engraving
• Water Resistance: 200 Meters (20 ATM / 20 Bar)
• Movement: Casio Module 5146 (Quartz Analog-Digital)
• Movement Functions: World Time (29 zones/48 cities), 1/1000-sec speed-measuring stopwatch, 24-hr countdown timer, 5 daily alarms (1 snooze), Amber Auto-LED Super Illuminator
• Battery Life: Approximately 2 Years (CR1220 battery)
• Packaging: Custom Poké Ball display case & 30-Pokémon outer box
• Retail Pricing: $270 USD / CA$385
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