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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.

Casio watch fans will be able to get a very cool offering from the company this month after the brand announced the release of the G-Shock GW-3000.The watch manufacturer has struck up a partnership with none other than Red Bull and its internationally-recognised Air Race World Championship in order to launch its new G-Shock watch series to match any pilot needs. According to Casio, the GW-3000 series has a remarkable number of extras such as the G-Shock watch staples of waterproofing and shock resistance as well as the perhaps unnecessary capability of withstand up to 15G in centrifugal force.Furthermore, the firm proudly announced that the timepiece is compliant with ISO2669 - environmental tests for aircraft equipment and steady-state acceleration - meaning it should be perfect for its target market of pilots.Released this month in Japan, the Casio G-Shock GW-3000 starts at 34,000 Yen (£230).It follows the release of the new Baby-G Casio timepiece, an ecological offering which has been created especially for the 40th anniversary of Earth Day.