Another new series of G-Shocks was on display at Casio's NYC event. The GLS5600KL series features a synthetic opal ring around the face of the watch. It gives the G-Shock a glittery look that sparkles in the light. The three models are the black with red opal GLS5600KL-1DR, purple with teal highlights GLS5600KL-6DR and pearl white with a white kaleidoscope face GLS5600KL-7DR. Each has a retail price of $130 USD.

GLS-5600KL-1DR

GLS-5600KL-6DR

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G-SHOCK ADDS NEW DEPTH TO A CLASSIC

New Face Treatment Adds a Touch of Shine

New York, NY, August 2, 2010 — Never shy about reinvention, G-Shock boldly debuts a fresh look to the timeless DW5600. The new GLS5600KL features a special light-refracting, opal-toned treatment to the dial of the watch face while remaining rooted in the G-Shock foundation of uncompromised toughness and technology.

Available in sleek black with red multi-color opalescent effect (GLS5600KL-1), regal purple with teal highlights (GLS5600KL-6) and pearl white with a white kaleidoscope face (GLS5600KL-7), the GLS5600KL pays homage to the very first G-Shock (DW5000C) with its classic square shaped case.

“The new GLS5600KL’s opal like finish and pearlescent body add a new mystique to the classic DW5600” said Shigenori Itoh, Vice President of Casio’s Timepiece Division. “We are thrilled to offer a fashion forward timepiece that experiments with color and textures.”

As with every G-Shock timepiece, performance and durability are the trademarks. The GLS5600KL features include Shock Resistance, Water Resistance to an incredible 200 meters, Low Temperature Resistance (-20 ° C/ -4 ° F), Auto EL Backlight, Flash Alert, World Time, 4 Multi-function Alarms and 1 Snooze Alarm, Dual 1/100 th Second Stopwatches, Countdown Timer, Mute function and 12/24 HR Formats.

Available at Macy’s, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Tourneau, Fashion Time and select fashion boutiques, the GLS5600KL retails for $130. For more information, visit www.gshock.com.