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G-Shock watches from Casio could get more environmentally-friendly in the future thanks to solar technology.The brand unveiled a new version of the Oceanus this month in Japan that has the solar panel right behind the face, which is as rugged as you might expect from a G-Shock.However, this is also an advantage when it comes to battery life, as Casio claims that only 6.2 watts of renewable power is needed to create up to 860,000 movements.Fans and timepiece aficionados were treated to a 'blown apart' view of the new model so they could see every aspect of its makeup and more manufacturers may soon start offering solar panels too in order to keep pace with Casio."Will solar-powered watches become increasingly popular over battery-powered and kinetic-powered watches?" asks UnerGizmo.com.Although this is the first solar-powered G-Shock, Casio fans can already get hold of other models for men incorporating the technology, including the Pro Trek Radio Controlled Tough Solar Watch.This features Wave Ceptor technology so it can also track lap times to the second.

Admirers of Casio watches have been advised to check out the latest G-Shock model released by the renowned timepiece manufacturer, which has been specifically designed for endurance.According to hip-hop publication The Source, the new X-Large Combination fashion watches - which are available in both black and white with silver accents - can survive "the most extreme of situations" and ares water-resistant to depths of 200 metres.Last month, One India News reported that the firm had launched the GA-110 design, which comes in a total of seven colours and features a velocity indicator, magnetic resistance and a stopwatch.G-Shock watches were originally inspired by a childhood accident endured by inventor Kikuo Ibe, who dropped and broke one of his father's watches as a youngster and set out to create more hardwearing timepieces.The series has since racked up more than 50 million sales across the world, the New York Times claimed in November.