The Complete Buying Guide To Casio G
These watches feature Blutotooth connectivity that allows the nerdiest of workout analysis. Bluetooth sets these watches apart from the other 5000 Series G-Shocks. This is the grandaddy of the retro-style, with a robust feature set and a classic look that’ll hide this wolf’s cutting-edge capabilities under a sheep’s clothing. Hard to get, but worth the quest for die-hard G-Shock collectors and normal folks alike. These models lack analog hands, and thus harken back to the earliest G-Shocks that appeared in 1981 from the drawing pad of renown Casio designer Kikuo Ibe.
It’s one of the most affordable G-Shock watches with Bluetooth and is the latest addition to the Power Trainer models. The 49.5 mm brown resin case has a round black dial with a brown-tinted reverse digital display. As you’d expect in a G-Shock watch, the GSW-H1000 has a brawny look with a titanium back for extra durability. That’s backed by actual toughness, including shock- and water-resistance down to 200 meters of depth. What’s new is the Android Wear OS plus the dual-layer display with an always-on LCD screen for time display combined with a color LCD screen that can show maps, notifications, sensor data and other information. That’s a first for G-Shock watches, though Casio already uses Wear OS on its Pro Trek smartwatch lineup.
DW6900BMC-1 $ 99.00 G-SHOCK announces new models decorated with colors that recall modern Tokyo street scenes. GA140BMC-1A $ 99.00 G-SHOCK announces new models decorated with colors that recall modern Tokyo street scenes. GA700BMC-1A $ 99.00 G-SHOCK announces new models decorated with colors that recall modern Tokyo street scenes. The best digital and analog-digital watches for military personnel, law enforcement and athletes. G-SHOCK’s are considered the most durable, toughest and reliable watches by outdoor aficionados. All our watches come with outstanding water resistant technology and are built to withstand extreme condition.
The solar-powered GWA A3 has all the top features and more that are helpful for outdoor activity including multiband automatic timekeeping, stopwatch, countdown timer, and a digital compass. As with all G-Shocks, its 200-meter water resistance g shock protection makes it safe for professional marine activity. The Gulfmaster’s functions include a triple sensor, moon and tide graphs, radio wave and manual reception, a digital compass, an advanced barometer and altimeter, and a countdown timer.
Just as rumors have been floating about a possible rugged Apple Watch, Casio has unveiled its first G-Shock rugged smartwatch using Google’s Wear OS platform. The GSW-H1000, part of Casio’s rugged G-Squad Pro lineup, has a host of sports features and is also the first G-Shock watch with a color display. Other functions like a stopwatch capability and the others are limited to the small digital display at the bottom of the dial. The G-Shock was conceptualised in 1981 by Casio engineer Kikuo Ibe when he accidentally dropped and broke a pocket watch given to him by his father.
GD100-1B $ 89.00 Based on the successful analog/digtial GA100 X-large G series, G-Shock introduces an all digital version line-up. With its classic, chunky G-Shock look, the GA -700 is Casio’s popular all-resin watch. In addition to a 52.8 mm resin case, band, and stationary bezel, resin molding technology is used to fashion hands and hour indices markers that have a shiny metallic look.
These look like the 1980s but function futuristically with solar power. With the original gold and black colorway of the very first G-Shock of 1981, this model stays in stock for a split-second as retro-enthusiasts snatch them up. If you really must have this colorway, then you can get the round version (DW5735D-1B) almost anytime.
DW6900BB-1 $ 99.00 Based on the DW6900, which is designed to withstand impact from any direction, comes a new model with at matte black finish. GA100MW-7A $ 99.00 The white color theme of the new GA100MW-7A contributes to a design that adds fresh accents to the wrist for summertime wear. GMAS140-4A $ 99.00 From the G-SHOCK S-Series of highly popular analog-digital watch comes new model with new face and hand design. DW5600MS-1BTS $ 99.00 G-SHOCK classic digital watch design is paired with a Bluetooth-enabled set of headphones which can play tunes and make or receive phone calls. GD100-1BBTS $ 99.00 One of G-SHOCK’s most dinamic digital watch is paired with bluetooth headphones set.
If you travel a lot and you like the functions, it’s an ideal buy. The DW-9052 is the military’s choice around the world due to its extra-rugged build and functions. For the latter, it only has the usual G-shock features like a countdown timer, daily alarm, stopwatch, and 200M water-resistance capability.
In September 2018, to mark the 35th anniversary of G-Shock, Casio released a collection of four clear model of G-Shock watches called “The Glacier Gold” collection. Ex-Special Forces-British SAS soldier Andy McNab mentions in several of his novels how his character Nick Stone relies on a G-Shock watch. According to Mark Bowden’s book Blackhawk Down, the DELTA Operators wore G-Shock watches during the combat events of 3 and 4 October 1993.