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The G-2300 was released in November 2000 as a basic model. It was available for a few years as a basic model in a few variants.
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At first glimpse it looks like a simple basic watch. Behind this face there is a multi functional watch.
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The design makes the watch look somewhat small, but actually the case has the same dimensions as the DW-6900.
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After the release of the Raysman in 1998, this was the first basic G-Shock model that featured the Tough Solar technology.
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Before Tough Solar, solar watches had only limited power storage capacity. If I'm correct the ML2020 rechargeable battery is used both on the Raysman and the G-2300.
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A fully recharged G-2300 can run in the dark for about 7 months. If charged in direct sunlight, the watch can be charged full in about a day, but Tough Solar technology already charges the battery at low light levels.
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A cool feature is the Full Auto EL backlight. When activated, the EL backlight flashes on when your wrist is tilted about 45 degrees.
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Somehow I sometimes find this model a bit forgotten. It is a very complete watch, actually. All functions that Casio had put on basic G-Shock models are present on this watch.
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The G-2300 has the following functions: World Time (with city codes), 30 Telememo memory spaces, 5 alarms, that can even programed for certain dates, a Stopwatch and a repeatable Countdown timer.
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I probably boght this model pretty soon after it's release in Europe from a seller in Germany. I probably paid around €80.- for it.
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Later this watch was sold for around $50 in the US. If people asked which G-Shock they should buy as first, I often recommended this watch (or a G-2310 model). Packed with functions all in a classic resin case makes this the ideal beginners G.
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Don't worry Sjors, I haven't forgotten the G-2300 yet. :-)
I remember falling madly in love with the G-2310 when I saw it on the Web several years ago, because of its looks, the Tough Solar feature and the Auto EL backlight.
Even though I have a Tough Solar model of my own now (G-9200 Riseman), I still find myself getting excited whenever I see the G-2310; that stainless steel case blending with the resin bezel is just a feast for my eyes. I'm trying to juggle my finances to see if I can still afford one within the month. :P
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