The 20 Best Casio G
Good choice if you’re looking for an affordable digital G-Shock with Tough Solar & Atomic time features. The only other watch that comes close to this one is the #5 GW-M5610 Solar Atomic Square. It has no unnecessary features and sticks strictly to the basics. 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 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.
Officially the current mud-resistant models are the G-9000 and GW-9010 Mudman, G-9300 and GW-9300 Mudman, GW-9400 Rangeman, GWG-1000 Mudmaster, GG-1000 Mudmaster, as well as the GX-56 and GXW-56. All of these are digital-only except for the Mudmaster models. I think any G-Shock will be okay if exposed to mud though some may require more thorough g shock watch cleaning than others if there is extreme/constant exposure. I want to buy a G-Shock, leaning towards Rangeman, but my wrist size is small (6.5 inch) and I think this watch will look too big. The original G-Shock is reborn as a classy stainless steel watch. There are many other deserving models that had to be excluded from our Top 20 list below.
Still, regardless of which one you choose, most G-Shocks are always more functional than most mechanical watches out there. It’s one of the higher-end baby g shock models of the G-shock collection that’s created for the brave adventurers. Or in some case, perfect for extreme environments and large wrists.
The manual says that 8 hours of indoor fluorescent lighting is required each day for normal daily operations. That will not fully charge the watch from a lower level, but assuming the watch is already fully charged it should be okay, especially if it gets some outdoor light too. If the charge level drops to “Medium,” putting it close to a desk light or next g shock protection to a window for a while will help. I suggest making sure that Power Save mode is activated. It is possible to change the battery as long as it is the same rechargeable type. I wear a GWM5600A-3 that is over 8 years old and I haven’t had to change the battery yet, and I don’t make any conscious effort to keep the watch charged or spend much time outdoors .
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. These styles of band are also known as “crossband” in the Japanese domestic market. Resin bands for these models had open gaps or slits through the band.
Unfortunately, there are not a lot of current PRW-3100 models to choose from. A lot of people complain about not being able to read the LCD displays on the AWG-M100 because they are negative displays and they are small. This is potentially an issue on all the models you are considering. If you plan to use the LCD displays regularly you might want to consider something with a positive LCD display , or an all-digital model, but you seem to be set on an analog-digital watch. If you are mostly planning to use the watch just to tell the time, then it might not be an issue for you.