There is hands-free backlight mode – you can engage the illumination with the movement of your wrist in a dark environment. The low-temperature LCD screen makes the watch great for mountaineering, but also working in a laboratory’s cold room. Apart from appearance, you surely are interested in the feature list of the watch. This watch will do a good job in the field, or in the city, or at the range – it will chew anything you throw at it. Since the GD-350 doesn’t come with solar power or radio time sync, it is one of the more affordable G-Shocks with advanced features and usually retails below $100. The watch comes in multiple colors, with gold & black and grey being the most popular ones.
Resistant to shock and water, this G-Shock makes a perfect companion to tough outdoor adventures. Adding to its durability are its mineral glass material and ISO 764 Class magnetic resistance. There’s something special to analog-digital watches that they look so amazing. If you too are a fan of analog-digital design on a watch then we have this cool G-Shock watch for you. Besides sports activities, you can also use it as a regular wristwatch.
Other features include world time with 48 cities, EL backlight with auto-illumination, extremely easy to push buttons, a comfortable strap with a good fit, and a thin case. Because we are discussing potentially the best G-Shock for working out, the weight, comfort and feel are equally important with functions like a timer, stopwatch or flash alert. Also, the buckle clasp has a nice locking system for easy opening and closing. It’s also got light weight, at 75 grams or 2.6 oz, so we can call it stealthy in that area too. At 51mm in size, the GD350-1B a better fit for small wrists than other G-Shock models. Black is for sure stealthy but only when matched with black clothes.
These look like the 1980s but function futuristically with solar power and they come in a range of finishes from traditional steel, gold or black to some typically G-Shock, funky iterations. 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. The G-Shock was conceived as a watch which would have “triple 10” resistance, meaning it would have a battery life g shock protection of 10 years, have a water resistance of 10 bar and could survive a fall of 10 metres. With tough solar power and shock resistance, this heavy-duty watch by Casio can withstand various conditions. This is still a tough G-Shock with all the functions of a G-Shock but in a more sporty and casual design. At a 46mm case diameter, the watch will fit any wrist, and the polished stainless steel bezel puts a shine on the watch and gives it a premium feel.
But as always when you buy anything , the amount of money you put at stake limits you in various ways. Whether you are living life as an adventurer seeking experiences in the wild, or you have a profession that implies various hazards, this is a watch that fits all needs. It’s actually more a matter of whether your body resists the kind of shocks this watch is capable of receiving. It’s a massive bang for your buck and you can be sure that the Casio G-Shock Classic will easily last a decade as your trusted timepiece. Needless to say, it is shock resistant, the illumination is ensured by an EL Backlight with Afterglow that seems to handle dark conditions quite successfully.
Another limitation if you want to call it so is the somehow poor backlighting, but again it won’t be a real problem unless you are very picky on this topic. The size is rather large, with 51mm in diameter, but incredibly light at 2.4 ounces, and this gives it a genuine tactical feel. Just like that well crafted military equipment that has to be very solid but also light at the same time, for the super soldier to carry on the battlefield. A military wouldn’t need a chunk of metal on his hand to keep him from being stealthy and swift.
Because of extra protection, the buttons require more force to push than on other G-Shocks, which is one of the downsides of the mud-resistant protection. G-Shock GA100 is the perfect watch for gifts and first-time G-Shock buyers. It’s hard to go wrong with this bad boy, especially if you’re looking for a larger watch with wrist presence. It comes dozens of different colors and limited editions, so you have plenty of choices. The watch is light and comfortable, but it will have a large presence on your wrist.
As resistant a mineral or sapphire crystal window may be, it would eventually break when exposed to big shocks, or, at least, scratch. This is where the hardened plastic edges on the Frogman come into play, because whenever you drop it or hit it, the edges will absorb the shocks, leaving the window intact. While hunters may be interested especially in the sunrise/sunset feature, a climber or hiker might not use it at all. They are more likely to be interested in the altimeter and barometer sensor. Still, something that everyone will enjoy for sure is the low weight.
If you’re not interested in spending hundreds of dollars on a watch, there is a cheap yet durable G-Shock that can fit your budget. There are many models with a list price of $99 but we will focus on those that are less and available well below their list prices, the absolute cheapest G-Shock watches available. You won’t get the latest advanced features, but you will get the most bang for your buck with G-Shock’s legendary build quality, shock resistance, 200-meter water resistance, and quartz accuracy. These models were released in 1996, designed and specifically made for the surfing market. These models were the very first G-Shock watches to have a countdown timer. Many of these models came equipped with a pair of strap adapters and a single one-piece resin or nylon band.
It’s an X-Large model with dash indexes, that creates more room for the digital displays and the three chronograph sub-dials which otherwise would be crammed inside the window. It’s large sized even compared to other G-Shocks, so keep this in mind if you have small wrists. It has skeleton analog hands that don’t have any kind of luminescent paint on them.