CASIO G-SHOCK GA-110HD-8ADR ANALOG-DIGITAL GREY MEN WATCH

Does it really glow in the dark, and how does that work?

Yes. Resin components on the dial are made with phosphorescent material, so they absorb light while you wear the watch and release it as a green glow once you are in the dark. There is no power involved and nothing to switch on — it charges from whatever light the watch has been sitting in. Two practical notes: it needs light exposure first, so a watch kept in a drawer or under a long sleeve all day will have little to give, and the glow fades gradually rather than lasting all night. For readability at any hour, the amber LED is the reliable option.

What is the speed dial for?

It works with the stopwatch. You enter a distance, time the run, and the watch calculates the speed — readable up to 1998 units per hour, with distance entered from 0.0 to 99.9. Because you choose the units, it works equally in kilometres or miles. The analog sub-dial gives you the result as a hand position rather than a figure to read, which is quicker at a glance.

How precise is the stopwatch?

To 1/1000 of a second, which is the finest resolution Casio fits to a watch of this type — most settle for 1/100. Capacity runs to 99 hours 59 minutes 59.999 seconds, with elapsed, lap and split timing. In practice the thousandths matter less than the fact that it will run for four days without filling up.

What does magnetic resistant mean?

The movement is built to keep time near the magnetic fields you meet in ordinary life — laptop and speaker magnets, bag clasps, induction hobs, some tools and medical equipment. Magnetism is one of the common reasons an analog watch starts running fast or slow for no obvious reason, and this construction is designed to resist that.

Why does the minute hand move in steps, and what is the auto light?

The minute hand advances every 20 seconds rather than sweeping continuously, which is normal for this movement and conserves battery; running seconds appear in the digital display. The auto light switch turns the backlight on when you tilt your wrist towards your face to read the watch, so you do not need a free hand to press the button. The LED is amber, with an afterglow, set to 1.5 or 3 seconds.

Will it fit my wrist?

Casio lists a compatible band size of 145mm to 215mm, which covers most adult wrists. Be clear on the size though: at 55 × 51.2mm and 16.9mm thick this is one of the larger G-SHOCKs, and it is meant to be. It stays light at 72 grams, but it will sit tall on a slimmer wrist, so it is worth trying on. The resin band fastens through holes with no in-store sizing step.

Can I swim or snorkel with it?

Yes. 200-metre (20 BAR) water resistance covers swimming, snorkelling and surface water sports. It is not a scuba diving watch — the rating is a laboratory pressure measurement rather than a depth you should descend to — and you should not press the buttons while the watch is submerged.

What warranty does this watch come with?

The GA-110HD-8ADR comes with Casio's official 1-year warranty when purchased from City Chain Singapore, an authorised Casio retailer.