The watch band does glow in the dark as well as the hands but it is short lived (less than a half hour). Casio should have put some tritium or something that actually glows on the hands. Good function and appearance otherwise.
Do g shocks light up?
As time passes, the backlight will evolve into an auto light that turns on automatically with just a tilt of the wrist, and eventually into a high-visibility LED light.
How long does G-Shock Lume last?
The lume is very weak, and only lasts 5 - 15 minutes tops. It is not at all legible even after immediately leaving a well lit area for a 100% dark surrounding.
How can you tell a fake G-Shock?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDVa_4-Wl2A
What is afterglow watch?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8heLQo4QnVk
What is LED light with afterglow?
Glowing of luminescent layer Depending on the semiconductor material used, the luminescent layer can store a certain amount of energy in the form of visible light for a certain period of time. According to its wattage this leads to the afterglow effect from a few seconds to several minutes.