Casio to Release G-SHOCK Featuring Refined Metal Beauty with Multi-Component Construction

Nano-Processing Technology Used to Create a Lustrous Three-Dimensional Dial

TOKYO, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of a new addition to the G-STEEL line of G-SHOCK shock-resistant watches. Combining signature G-SHOCK toughness with a sleek metal exterior, the new GST-W1000 brings out the beauty of metal with a multi-component construction featuring different finishes applied to individual surfaces.

Ever since its debut in 1983, G-SHOCK timepieces have been delivering innovation in functionality, construction, and design, with shock-resistant construction at their core. The G-STEEL line features metal watches that express toughness using advanced metalworking technologies, with particular attention to form and finish.

The new GST-W1000 is a shock-resistant watch that accentuates the textural appeal of the metal by using multiple individually finished components. The exterior employs a new construction that combines four carefully finished metal components instead of using a single bezel component to cover the center case. In addition, the innovative exterior design conceals the mounting screws on the sides while maintaining shock resistance, creating an integrated appearance from the bezel to the bracelet. Four distinct finishes — straight hairline, circular hairline, mirror, and honing — are applied to bring out the refined beauty of the metal.

The dial features a three-dimensional geometric texture created using nano-processing technology from Yamagata Casio, the "mother factory" of G-SHOCK. The radial finish creates distinct reflections across the dial surfaces extending outward from the center. As the wrist moves, each surface catches the light differently, creating changing patterns of shading and luster.

The watch also incorporates TOUGH MVT. 2 for precision timekeeping. Building on the capabilities of the original TOUGH MVT.,^*1 TOUGH MVT. 2 detects external disturbances such as impacts and magnetic fields and performs self-regulating control by automatically correcting the hand positions to maintain accurate time display.

*1 A solar-powered analog movement with automatic time correction, engineered for outstanding precision, reliability, and usability.

*1 A solar-powered analog movement with automatic time correction, engineered for outstanding precision, reliability, and usability.

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Casio to Release G-SHOCK Featuring Refined Metal Beauty with Multi-Component Construction

Casio to Release G-SHOCK Featuring Refined Metal Beauty with Multi-Component Construction

Partnership combines KOSCOM's Korean financial market data with LinqAlpha's AI-native investment intelligence platform, beginning with ETF data

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LinqAlpha, an AI-native financial intelligence company for institutional investors, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with KOSCOM, the technology subsidiary of the Korea Exchange (KRX), to jointly develop AI-powered investment analysis services and expand access to Korean financial market data for global investors.

The partnership comes amid growing international interest in Korean equities, as Korea plays an increasingly important role in the global semiconductor and AI value chain. Through the collaboration, LinqAlpha and KOSCOM aim to make trusted Korean market data more accessible and actionable for institutional investors globally by combining KOSCOM's financial data and market infrastructure capabilities with LinqAlpha's AI-powered investment analysis technology.

Under the MOU, KOSCOM and LinqAlpha will collaborate on the provision of financial data, development of AI-powered investment analysis content and services, identification of joint customer needs, and related service and marketing initiatives. The companies plan to expand the partnership beyond ETFs into additional financial datasets and investment analysis applications over time.

"Global investors are paying increasing attention to Korea, but accessing local data can still be challenging," said Hojun Choi, CEO of LinqAlpha. "Our partnership with KOSCOM is an important step toward bridging that gap."

About LinqAlpha

LinqAlpha is an AI-native financial intelligence company building an Alpha Intelligence Layer for global financial markets. Founded by a team including former Goldman Sachs investment professionals, an MIT computer science PhD and UC Berkeley MFE alumni, LinqAlpha serves more than 70 financial institutions across the United States, Europe and Asia.

About KOSCOM

Established in 1977, KOSCOM is the technology subsidiary of the Korea Exchange (KRX) and provides a wide range of technology products and services to Korea's capital markets. Its financial data and technology infrastructure support securities firms, asset managers and other financial institutions across the Korean market.

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LinqAlpha and KOSCOM Sign MOU to Expand Access to Korean Market Data for Global Investors