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Casio Built Two G-Shocks for Very Different Kinds of Trouble

A rugged watch becomes less useful when its features do not match where you actually use it. An altimeter and barometer make sense when elevation and weather are changing around you, while a depth gauge and ascent-rate alarm become relevant…

Casio Built Two G-Shocks for Very Different Kinds of Trouble

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