Casio is launching two new G-Shock watches in the US this month, inspired by traditional Japanese red paper lanterns.
The DW-6900AKA-4 and DW-5600AKA-4 were originally released in Japan in April and are now available stateside for $190 each.
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Both models are part of the Aka-Chochin series, named after the red lanterns often hung outside Japanese taverns.
The design updates are cosmetic, with a red case and band made from bio-based resin, a material Casio has increasingly adopted as an alternative to standard plastics.
Black buttons and a black band loop contrast the red exterior, meant to resemble the dark lacquered holders of paper lanterns.
The dial features kanji characters that translate to "shock resistance."
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A key thematic detail is the LED backlight, which emits a warm orange-tinted glow instead of the standard white light, mimicking a lit lantern in the dark.
The watches also include a custom engraving on the case back and come in themed packaging.
Underneath, these are standard 5600 and 6900 series G-Shocks.
The DW-5600AKA-4 uses the familiar square case design, measuring 48.9 by 42.8 by 13.4 mm and weighing 53 grams.
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The DW-6900AKA-4 has a rounded shape with a triple-graph display, measuring 53.2 by 50 by 18.7 mm and weighing 67 grams.
Both watches offer standard durability, including shock resistance and 200 meters of water resistance.
They use a mineral glass display and run on a CR2016 battery, with a battery life of about five years.
Features include a 1/100-second stopwatch, a 24-hour countdown timer, multi-function alarms, a full auto-calendar, and a flash alert that links the backlight to the alarm buzzer.
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The DW-6900AKA-4 and DW-5600AKA-4 are available now through Casio's website and standard retail channels.
