# Romanticized Shock-Resistant Watches G-SHOCK is Releasing Two Red Watches for Valentine's Day By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2016-02-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-watches References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/1/g-shock-valentines-day-releases) & [gshock](http://www.gshock.com) Typically a non-romantic brand, [G-SHOCK](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-gmap2125w6a) is releasing two red watches in anticipation of Valentine's Day. The shock and water-resistant watch brand has outfitted two of its models in a romantic red. The GA110RD-4A, featuring a black band, red case and white accented dial is the contrasting watch to the GA201RD-4A. The item displays a fully saturated resin case in the same shade of vibrant red, accented by a black face and a black IP stainless steel bezel. Both red watches continue G-SHOCK's quality-made [near-indestructible aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-analogdigital-ga010) while also offering features such as an auto LED backlight, a countdown timer, magnetic-resistance, a speed indicator and world time. Consumers looking to make their watch lover happy this coming Valentine's Day can expect these pieces to drop online in February 2016. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Valentine's Day-themed Watches:** Creating watches with romantic design elements opens up an opportunity to target a niche market of consumers looking for unique gifts for Valentine's Day. - **Colorful Accent Watches:** Incorporating vibrant colors like red into watch designs provides a disruptive innovation opportunity to attract a wider range of fashion-conscious consumers. - **Durable and Stylish Watches:** Combining shock and water-resistant features with fashionable designs presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to cater to consumers who value both durability and style. ### Where This Applies - **Watch Industry:** Developing watches that tap into specific occasions like Valentine's Day can lead to increased sales and customer engagement. - **Fashion Industry:** Collaborating with fashion brands or incorporating fashion-forward designs can help watch companies reach a wider audience and stay on-trend. - **Gift Industry:** Positioning these watches as unique and romantic gift options for special occasions like Valentine's Day could boost sales within the gift industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feminine Lavender-Hued Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-gshock-gmap2125w6a.md) - [Stylish Durable Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-models.md) - [Durable Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-luxury-watches-the-new-full-metal-gshock-models-are-rugged-but-eleg.md) - [Tough Chromatic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-polychromatic-accents-collection.md) - [Alien-Like Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gav01-series.md) - [Recycled Resin Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-g5600bg1.md) - [Celebratory Celestial Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gcwb5000un-carbon-edition.md) - [Rugged Color-Accented Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-gab2100-multicolor-accents.md) - [Lustrously Chic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-gmap2100-series.md)