I guess shame on me for not confirming that the light lite up all features at night. Gravitational Shock, or commonly known as G-Shock, has taken the world by storm. Made mainly for athletes and outdoors enthusiasts and for armed forces, G-Shock watches has extended its market to trend-setters and fashionistas. The brand has developed a cult following and many of their limited edition and vintage G-Shock watches are selling above retail. The release of the digital G Shock Full Metal 5000, in early 2018, was a huge hit with both the stainless steel and gold models selling out within days.
Have owned quite a few Casios over the decades, never a problem except for now. The analog hour hand stopped matching the digital time after wearing watch once. Went online and checked if there were other people experiencing this problem and there were, also there was a you tube video about this problem. New limited models are introduced more frequently throughout the year. Special models are released upon the anniversary celebration of the G-Shock brand and are sold through selected retail channels. Not to be confused with mechanical watches, analog simply refers to watches with dials and hands rather than numeric displays to provide information.
The centrifugal gravity force resistance surpasses 15G, the maximum required for cockpit instruments under ISO 2669. Vibration resistance surpasses the vibration endurance test standard for in-vehicle parts on 2-wheeled motor vehicles, withstanding vibrations up to 20G. Additional features depend on the generation and model, with later iterations being analog-only. After the square 5600, this is the most recognizable G-Shock look and is a popular choice for police, soldiers and other such professionals around the world. There are a slew of one-offs in the G-Shock digital lineup inspired by the classic 6900 model — some of them common and others which can be hard to get your hands on. This is essentially the base model, the modern version of the original G-Shock.
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 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.
Also, the Hotei sold out in pre-sale, and is inevitably bound for sale on the nerd-forums for multiples of the original price. This G-SHOCK range has a reputation for chunky styles, but the X-Large might be the perfect option if you want your watch big and bold but don’t want to spend a lot of money. The black-on-black style is identical to the tactical army watches we mentioned previously, and the price is around the same. The G-SHOCK GW is a basic but powerful watch that offers incredible value for money.
It’s a unique fusion of old-school G-Shock design with the modern minimalist design that just works. Now, does the stainless steel build make this square tougher and more durable? But you’ll only notice that difference if you run lab experiments on it.
Daylight is enough to keep the watch fully charged, you don’t need direct sunlight. The solar battery needs changing every years, compared to 2-5 years on normal quartz batteries. Solar G-Shocks have gotten cheaper over time, so today there is no reason not to have one. This is the Rolex of digital watches – the crown jewel of the G-Shock line.
Now I’m forced into using an alarm clock which doesn’t make me happy after having spent more on this watch than any other watch I’ve ever owned. I have small wrists & have never liked resin bands but hoped that Casio was putting a more comfortable band on a pricier watch. Well, I tried it for several days & if you have a small wrist it’s no better fitting or more comfortable than the cheap plastic band on a no name watch.
The EL button is a nice touch and makes the backlight more accessible. Now, there is a solar atomic version of the Mudmaster available, but its price is even g shock protection higher because it’s a Japanese import. It’s hard to justify, considering that the ~$200 Rangeman comes with the same features except for the analog display.