All Men’s Watches
And as you might have guessed, it’s water-resistant up to 200 meters and shock-resistant. With a carbon-fiber-reinforced resin double-back case, this G-SHOCK watch can survive spills and dings without breaking a sweat. It also has LCD sub-displays, high-contrast analog hands, and a menu sub-dial, making it easy to read in any situation. Though all G-Shock watches are water resistant, some may offer up to 200 meters of water resistance for diving. While most models include a stopwatch and calendar, the functions of G-Shock watches vary greatly depending on their intended use. Some of their more expensive models measure things like temperature, barometric pressure, and direction readings.
The idea for the G-SHOCK line was conceptualized in 1981 when Casio engineer Kikuo Ibe dropped the pocket watch he received from his father accidentally. A trio dubbed “team tough” was chosen to create a timepiece that was rugged enough for everyday dings and drops. Ibe was enlightened to learn that a rubber ball’s center doesn’t suffer a shock when the ball is bounced, leading him to incorporate that idea into the first-ever G-SHOCK timepiece. He also wanted to make the watch water-resistant up to 102 meters, fall-resistant up to 10 feet, and have a battery life of one decade. In April of 1983, the G-SHOCK DW-5000C was unveiled, and a TV news station tested out the watch live, including whacking it with a hockey stick, as if it was a puck. The G-SHOCK timepiece survived, and the world was introduced to the legendary line.
And while it costs more than the plastic models, the ability to wear it in formal settings is well worth the money. Note that this Mudman is not solar – it’s an older model and solar batteries weren’t around back when it was designed. But the lack of solar is compensated by the lower price of the watch. As with GA110 above, the main appeal of G-Shock GA700 is in its looks.
In fact, this timepiece will prove to be a true ally, enabling you to survive in difficult and less comfortable situations. In addition to being very nice to look at, the watch also has amazing features, such as the Bluetooth connection to your smartphone and the lighting of the entire digital dial. Another aspect that amazes watch lovers is the longevity of the battery, which can last up to 10 years.
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. 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. They range from small retro-styled units to some of the wildest behemoths in the G-Shock range. Go to the Casio G-Shock website and you’ll find over 300 individual watches. Filter out women’s models, and you’ve got roughly 292 models grouped into ten collections.
The strap of the watch is also designed to protect the module during a fall. 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. The con if you want to choose this option though, is that its durability makes it bulky, and somewhat underwhelming in terms of appeal.
The tighter you wear the watch, the more you will feel the vibration. The vibrations last for 10 seconds, and are faint enough that you are the only person who would notice them, but strong enough that they are noticeable. This is one of the smallest G-Shocks g shock watch out there, with a thickness of only 12.7mm and a diameter of 43mm. It can easily fit under long sleeves and jackets, which is not the case with bigger models. That’s why I love wearing the square in winter months when I have many layers of clothing on.
For example, you can take your results into account through the lap memory, capable of recording up to 200 laps. You can also record your times with the stopwatch function and view the steps taken with the pedometer. The watch also has Bluetooth capability to create a direct connection with your personal smartphone and manage additional options from the Casio G-Shock Connected app.