The Newest Casio G
Scientific stuff aside, every model in each collection is shockproof and water-resistant to 200 meters. Other in-common features of G-Shocks include protective raised bezels and highly-accurate quartz movement. With user-specific features and functions, G-Shocks have risen to the top in the industry with timepieces that break the barrier between function and fashion. They’re sought after by law enforcement, military personnel, businessmen, outdoor adventurists, and as everyday go-to watches. Find a G-Shock watch to fit your lifestyle from our collection of the best G-Shock watches.
It’s immediately obvious the GSW-H1000 is a G-Shock watch as it takes styling cues from a variety of existing G-Shock models, and congratulations should go to Casio for not watering down the looks. There’s no mistaking it for any other watch and everything G-Shock fans love about the design has been included. Perhaps surprisingly, it’s incredibly g shock watch “watch-like” and if you’ve worn a previous generation Mudmaster, the Rangeman, or an older Gravitymaster G-Shock, the GSW-H1000 feels very similar to all of them. Its classic lineage makes the G-Shock GW-5000-IJF a favorite with watch collectors. Since they’re manufactured regularly in Japan, the G-Shock watches are easy to find at a good price.
A super-illuminator LED light shows off the futuristic look of the 700Sk-1A model. Functions include a full auto-calendar, 12/24-hour format, stopwatch, and countdown timer. It also uses the dual display from the Casio Pro-Trek range, which blends a full color and low-res display to improve battery performance.
Getting it under a shirt cuff is impossible, and even stretchy cuffs pose a problem as it soon gets uncomfortable when tucked under them. The only option is to push your cuff back, exposing the watch for all to see, and this presents the next issue — it’s not a wear-with-anything watch. This is probably true for most G-Shocks, but the GSW-H1000 is both sporty and super tough, and in my opinion not suitable for smart wear.
The main screen is a 1.2-inch LCD, overlaid with a monochrome LCD for always-on duties. It’s a power-saving technique that avoids having to use the full-color screen for an always-on time display, and it works really well. There’s a helpful option to have a bright or dark always-on display, which aids visibility in difficult conditions.