Casio is releasing virtual G-Shock watches as Ethereum NFTs—with special benefits

Japanese electronics company Casio has launched a special collection of digital art featuring G-Shock brand watches along with new promotions. Ethereum NFTs

Limited edition collection of 2,000 NFT Pieces of art in pairs Future “virtual G-Shock” designs It goes on sale Thursday at 10pm ET. This marks Casio's second NFT position since its initial introduction in September Free G-Shock Creator Pass NFTs On the Ethereum scale network Polygon.

Owners of Ethereum NFTs will get exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences with Casio, including a tour of the G-Shock Endurance Testing Lab in Tokyo, which features the durability testing the brand is known for. Collectors will participate in a roundtable discussion with the designers to learn about the creative process behind the virtual G-Shock models.

Additionally, owners will receive behind-the-scenes design materials along with virtual G-Shock watches along with the first right to purchase the next wave of virtual G-Shock NFTs. Additionally, Casio hinted at future opportunities for NFT owners to collaborate on creating new digital Casio products.

“These special incentives for collectors demonstrate our passion for innovation, both digitally and physically,” said Oh Takahashi, Casio's senior manager of Timepieces. “We aim to bring our relationship with the G-Shock community to the heart of our creative process.”

Two Virtual G-Shock designs are available: VGA-001 with “Balloon Concept” and VGA-002 with “Leaf Spring Concept”. Both imagine fantastic designs that are impossible with traditional physical materials.

There are 1,000 issues for 0.1 ETH each, or about $230 as of this writing. Early Polygon Pass holders are already given the opportunity to purchase Ethereum NFTs.

Editor's Note: This article was written with the help of AI. edited and fact-checked by Andrew Hayward.