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Watches Casio G Shock GMC 2500: India Price, Variants, Specs and Where to Buy

Casio launched the G-Shock 2500 series, nicknamed the "CasioNaut", in India on 23 October 2026, with prices from ₹9,995 to ₹26,995. Here are the GMC-2500 variants, the specs, how it differs from the GA-2100 and where to buy it.

TL;DRThe short version

  • Casio India launched the G-Shock 2500 series in New Delhi on 23 October 2026. Indian coverage puts prices at ₹9,995–₹26,995, and the series includes the GMC-2500 (steel bezel) and the GAC-2500 (resin).
  • Analog only. No solar, no Bluetooth. It's rated to 200 m water resistance and has magnetic shock-release hands. The battery lasts about 2 years, or about 5 if you switch the seconds hand off.
  • Per-model India prices haven't been published yet. None of the launch reports split the range by model.
  • Check the MRP for each model and buy from Casio India's official site (or a Casio exclusive store)

Key facts

Global announcement
22 October 2026 (Casio press release)
India launch
23 October 2026, New Delhi (IndianTelevision, Gizbot)
India price range
₹9,995–₹26,995 for the whole 2500 series, with no per-model split yet (Indian launch reports)
Case size
46.7 × 43.8 × 12.9 mm (G-Central)
Weight
About 68 g on the resin strap, 138 g on the steel bracelet (G-Central)
Movement and battery
Module 5757, ±15 sec/month, CR1025 cell (G-Central)
Water resistance
200 m (20 bar), mineral glass (G-Central)

The Casio G-Shock GMC-2500 is the steel-bezel model in Casio's new analog 2500 series. The whole series sells in India for ₹9,995 to ₹26,995. If you're searching for watches casio g shock gmc 2500, here's what's confirmed so far: the variants, the specs, how it compares with the GA-2100 and where to buy one. You can find more gadget explainers on the KyunTrend homepage.

Casio G Shock GMC 2500 price in India

Indian launch coverage gives only the series range of ₹9,995–₹26,995. The resin GAC-2500 probably sits at the bottom of that range and the steel-bracelet GMC-2500D at the top. Casio hasn't confirmed that split in any report we've seen, though, so check the MRP on casio.com/in before you pay.

For reference, these are the official Japan prices and the US prices, according to Notebookcheck and G-Central:

ModelFinishJapanUS
GMC-2500-1ABlack, resin strap¥37,400$280
GMC-2500-1A8Silver/white, resin strap¥37,400About $280 (listing unclear)
GMC-2500G-9AGold IP bezel¥39,600$300
GMC-2500D-1ABlack, steel bracelet¥49,500$350
GMC-2500D-1A2Blue, steel bracelet¥49,500$350

The resin GAC-2500 comes in black, green, white and yellow, at ¥20,900 each.

Specs and what it lacks

  • Design: it's an analog take on the 1983 DW-5000C. The dial uses a "Two-Eye" layout, with small seconds at 9 o'clock and a date window at 3 o'clock. Fans call it the "CasioNaut" because its shape resembles the Patek Philippe Nautilus.
  • Functions: stopwatch (up to 29'59"), auto-calendar to 2099, amber LED light with afterglow.
  • Magnetic hands: a hard knock can shift the hands, and they settle back within minutes. This uses more power, which is why you can put the seconds hand to sleep (Notebookcheck).
  • Fit: the resin strap fits 145–215 mm wrists and the steel bracelet fits 150–205 mm.
  • Missing: there's no Tough Solar charging and no Bluetooth. It also isn't full metal, because a resin inner case sits under the steel shell.

GMC-2500 vs GA-2100 "CasiOak"

The GA-2100 is the octagonal analog-digital G-Shock. It has a small LCD and a carbon core guard case. The GMC-2500 is analog only, with a rounder case and a steel bezel over resin, so it's closer to the GM-2100 metal-clad version of the CasiOak. Buy the GA-2100 if you want digital functions and a light everyday beater. Buy the GMC-2500 if you want a dressier steel look with magnetic hands. Within the 2500 series, the GAC is all resin, the GMC adds a steel bezel, and the GMC-2500D adds a steel bracelet.

Where to buy it in India

Casio sells the series through its official India online store and its exclusive stores. Reports put the number of stores at about 61. Launch coverage doesn't say how quickly stock will reach each city or other retailers. On marketplaces, buy only from Casio's own store or an authorised seller. Our guide to lookalike listings explains what to look out for. If it's a gift, see our Diwali gift ideas by budget.

What happens next

Casio says sales start in November 2026 in Japan and Asia, and other regions are still to be announced. One report gave a specific Japan date, but we couldn't confirm it. We'll add the India prices for each model once Casio lists them.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Casio G-Shock GMC-2500 price in India?

Casio India launched the G-Shock 2500 series on 23 October 2026, and reports put the price range at ₹9,995 to ₹26,995. That range covers both the resin GAC-2500 and the steel-bezel GMC-2500. None of the launch reports give a price for each model, so check the exact MRP on Casio India's official website before you buy.

Is the G-Shock GMC-2500 solar or Bluetooth?

No to both. The GMC-2500 doesn't have Tough Solar charging or Bluetooth. It runs on a CR1025 battery that lasts about two years, or about five years if you put the seconds hand into sleep mode. It's a straightforward analog watch with a stopwatch, an auto-calendar to 2099 and an LED light.

What is the difference between the GMC-2500 and the GAC-2500?

The GMC-2500 has a stainless steel bezel over a resin case. The GAC-2500 is all resin and costs less: ¥20,900 in Japan against ¥37,400 for the GMC-2500. The GMC-2500D goes a step further with a steel bracelet. It weighs about 138 g, compared with about 68 g on the resin strap.

Why is the G-Shock GMC-2500 called the CasioNaut?

Fans gave it the nickname when the watch leaked in September 2026, because its rounded case and bezel look like the Patek Philippe Nautilus. It follows the earlier nickname 'CasiOak' for the octagonal GA-2100, which people compared with the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. Casio itself describes the design as an analog take on the 1983 DW-5000C.

What are the magnetic hands on the GMC-2500?

If the watch takes a hard knock, the hands can shift out of position. A magnetic shock-release system brings them back to the correct position within a few minutes. The feature uses extra power, which is why Casio lets you switch the seconds hand off to stretch the battery from about two years to about five.

Trend Monitor

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Google Trends, India, 4-hour window, checked 24 October 2026, 11:08 (site time).