G-Shock GA-700UC

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Three colorways:

• GA-700UC-3A: Olive Green
• GA-700UC-5A: Tan
• GA-700UC-8A: Dark Gray

Shared specs (all three identical):

• Module: 5522 / Type: Analog-Digital (dual-display)
• Case: 53mm / Thickness: 17mm / Lug width: 22mm
• Material: Resin case and band / Crystal: Mineral
• Water resistance: 200m (20 ATM)
• Shock resistance + Magnetic resistance
• Front-facing LED light button (Super Illuminator)
• Battery: CR2016 / 5-year life
• World time: 31 time zones (48 cities + UTC) / DST on/off
• Stopwatch: 1/100-second / 23:59'59.99'' capacity / elapsed, split, 1st-2nd place times
• Countdown timer: 1/10-second / 60-minute range
• 4 daily alarms / 3D markers and hands
• Monotone bezels, bands, and dark displays throughout
• No warranty mention per standing rules

Casio G-SHOCK GA-700UC Utility Color Analog-Digital Watch

Long Description

The Casio G-SHOCK GA-700UC Utility Color Collection is a three-watch series built on the GA-700 platform and dressed in the muted, monotone palettes of military uniforms and utility jackets. Olive green, tan, and dark gray - each watch is designed to read as a single consistent color from band to bezel to display, pulling its palette from the same field-worn, functional aesthetic that has made earth-tone military colorways a perennial choice for anyone who wants gear that looks serious without drawing attention to itself. The result is a G-SHOCK that wears the way utility clothing does: understated in appearance and completely uncompromising in performance.

The GA-700 case is large, at 53mm, and analog-digital in its display format. A large analog dial with 3D markers and oversized hands sits in front of the digital display module, giving the watch a bold, high-contrast readout that is immediately readable at a glance. The most distinctive design element of the GA-700 platform is the LED illuminator placement: where most G-SHOCK models position their backlight activation on the side of the case, the GA-700 places its Super Illuminator LED button on the front face of the watch, functioning as a direct dial lighting solution that is faster and more intuitive to activate in the dark without taking the watch off the wrist.

Under the design, the GA-700UC delivers the full G-SHOCK performance specification. 200-meter water resistance makes it appropriate for swimming, surfing, and heavy water exposure - the same rating carried by Casio's dedicated dive G-SHOCK models. The shock-resistant construction uses a multi-layer internal mounting system that isolates and protects the electronic module from impact. Magnetic resistance protects timekeeping accuracy in environments with magnetic field exposure. World time covers 31 time zones across 48 cities plus UTC, a 1/100-second stopwatch with split and lap functions, a countdown timer, four daily alarms, and a five-year battery on a single CR2016 cell. The Utility Color Collection is available in Olive Green (GA-700UC-3A), Tan (GA-700UC-5A), and Dark Gray (GA-700UC-8A).

Features

• 53mm analog-digital case with large 3D markers, oversized hands, and a bold dual-display readout
• Front-facing Super Illuminator LED activates dial lighting directly from the watch face rather than from the side
• 200-meter water resistance (20 ATM) for swimming, surfing, and heavy water exposure
• Shock resistance with multi-layer internal module mounting
• Magnetic resistance protects timekeeping accuracy in magnetic environments
• World time: 31 time zones covering 48 cities plus UTC / daylight saving on/off
• 1/100-second stopwatch: elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times, target time alarm
• Countdown timer: 1/10-second increments, 1 to 60-minute range
• 4 daily alarms with snooze
• 5-year battery life on a single CR2016 cell
• Monotone design throughout: band, bezel, and display match the utility colorway
• Mineral crystal / Resin case and band
• Available in Olive Green (GA-700UC-3A), Tan (GA-700UC-5A), and Dark Gray (GA-700UC-8A)

Specifications

Available Colorways

Q&A

Q: What makes the GA-700UC different from a standard GA-700?
The GA-700UC is part of the Utility Color Collection, which takes the standard GA-700 platform and applies monotone military-inspired colorways across the entire watch, matching the band, bezel, buttons, and display in a single consistent field tone. The olive green, tan, and dark gray palettes are drawn from military uniform and utility jacket color traditions. The underlying construction, features, and specifications are identical to the standard GA-700.

Q: Where is the backlight button on the GA-700UC?
The GA-700 and GA-700UC feature one of G-SHOCK's most distinctive design elements: the Super Illuminator LED button is positioned on the front face of the watch rather than on the side case. This means the dial can be lit by pressing the button directly on the watch face, which is faster and more intuitive during one-handed operation in low-light conditions than reaching for a side button.

Q: What does 200-meter water resistance mean in practical terms?
200-meter water resistance (20 ATM) means the watch is rated for swimming, snorkeling, surfing, and water sports involving high-velocity water contact. It is not rated for deep-water scuba diving but handles any recreational water activity and sustained submersion without issue. This is the same water resistance rating used on dedicated G-SHOCK models designed specifically for aquatic sports.

Q: Which colorway is right for me?
Olive Green (GA-700UC-3A) is the most traditional military-derived tone and pairs well with earth-toned outdoor and tactical clothing. Tan (GA-700UC-5A) is a warmer, sand-tone option that reads as desert or khaki-inspired and works across both field and casual contexts. Dark Gray (GA-700UC-8A) is the most neutral of the three and the easiest to pair with a wide variety of clothing since it reads as close to black while maintaining the utility character of the collection.