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Casio has announced the first Wear OS smartwatch in its long-running G-Shock lineup: the GSW-H1000. The watch will retail for $699 in the US or £599 in the UK, and it will be available in red, blue, or black. With shock resistance and water resistance up to a depth of 200 meters, Casio says the GSW-H1000 is a fitness-focused wearable designed for everything from surfing to snowboarding.

The watchmaker has been releasing devices using Google’s smartwatch OS since 2016, when it released the Android Wear-powered Casio Smart Outdoor Watch. But this is the first time Google’s software has appeared on a G-Shock watch. The G-Shock lineup dates back to the 1980s, and the watches have a reputation for being some of the hardest-wearing around.

The GSW-H1000 comes with many of the features expected on a fitness-focused smartwatch. There’s an optical heart rate sensor, and Casio’s built-in software supports 15 activities and 24 indoor workout options. The watch supports GPS and has a built-in compass, altitude sensor, accelerometer, and gyrometer. Wear OS means there’s Google Assistant and Google Fit support, and you can download apps from Google Play.

In terms of hardware, the watch has a 1.2-inch 360 x 360 dual-layer display that combines a monochrome always-on LCD display with a color LCD panel. Battery life is rated at around one and a half days if you’re using the color display, extending to up to a month if you only use the watch for timekeeping and sensors. A full charge takes around three hours, according to Casio.

With rumors of an extreme sport-focused Apple Watch on the horizon, Casio and other rugged smartwatch manufacturers could soon be facing a lot more competition. But on paper at least, the GSW-H1000 looks like it could be up to the challenge.

When it comes to durable, go anywhere quartz watches that will withstand nearly anything a human could possibly survive, Casio G-Shock has to be the number one choice. There’s a good reason why many police officers, firefighters, EMTs and military personnel trust G-Shock as their everyday watch. It can take an enormous amount of abuse without the fear of damaging the movement or the case. Sure, the urethane rubber exterior may get scuffed or the mineral crystal may get a scratch or two, but any other watch would simply not survive or would be damaged beyond recognition.

Casio first introduced the G-Shock line in 1983 with the goal of creating a tough quartz watch that could survive falls, shock, vibration and water, yet still be affordable for. Kikuo Ibe, a Casio engineer, designed the first production G-Shock that met all of their goals, the DW-5000C. This digital watch could survive a 32 foot fall, 100 meters in water without leaking and severe shock and vibration thanks to its floating module that was protected by foam.

Although is been 36 years since the first G-Shock hit the market, today’s models are made with many of the same “tough” design characteristics including hardened mineral crystals, rubber exteriors and stainless steel casebacks.

G-Shock is by no means known for making small watches and the DW9052-1V follows that trend. It measures a chunky 47mm in diameter, 48mm lug to lug and 15mm thick. This watch isn’t for someone looking for a minimalistic design that will go unnoticed; it sits prominently on any wrist and everyone’s eyes will gravitate towards it. Being 15mm thick, it’s difficult to fit comfortably under long sleeve shirts with buttoned cuffs. I found it nearly impossible to move my cuff over the watch to read the time, which defeats the purpose of wearing a watch.

Granted, most people won’t be wearing this with a dress shirt but if you’re a police officer of EMT, many times they have to wear long sleeve uniforms in the winter. The size of this watch is my main complaint; however that isn’t Casio’s fault. Everyone knows G-Shocks are naturally large in order to hold all of the needed shock absorption and other protective features, so it doesn’t surprise me it’s a big watch.

Like the vast majority of G-Shock watches, the DW9052-1V features a black urethane resin protective “bumper” fitted over the main plastic case. The bumper is the first line of defense from damage from drops and shock because it completely surrounds the top and sides of the watch. It protrudes slightly above the crystal to give the glass protection from impact and it encloses all four buttons from damage and accidental pressing. The bumper is of one piece construction and appears to be secured to the underlying plastic case by four stainless steel screws located near the lugs. The resin material is relatively hard and difficult to manipulate with your fingers, yet it has a smooth, satin feel to the touch. It feels like a high quality material and not your run of the mill hard plastic that is found in everyday products.

Pressed into the top of the bumper are four stainless steel “pins” located at the 1 o’clock, 5 o’clock, 7 o’clock and 11 o’clock positions. These “pins” are strictly for cosmetic purposes, presumably to add a bit of shiny metal to a mostly black watch. Personally, they do nothing for me and detract from the overall muted look of this watch. Making things worse, they can easily be removed using your fingernail which makes me concerned about them accidentally falling out after a hard bump or fall. When removed, the hole is unsightly and will eventually fill up with dirt and grime so the best option is probably to leave them attached.

The DW9052-1V is operated by five rectangular buttons, four are used to change/start/stop modes and one is used for the backlight. The four mode buttons are located at the 2 o’clock, 4 o’clock, 8 o’clock and 10 o’clock positions of the watch case. The buttons are made from hard, gray plastic and have raised grips to aid in pressing them if the watch is wet. The protective bumper slightly shrouds the buttons but they can still be easily accessed when you want to. Unlike some other G-Shock models I have tried in the past, the DW9052-1V’s buttons do not require an insane amount of pressure to active them. I don’t know if the hard plastic on the buttons make it easier, but using them are a breeze and gave my big fingers no trouble whatsoever.

The final button is located at the 6 o’clock position on top of the case and is used to activate the electro-luminescent backlight. The button is made from the same hard, gray plastic as the other buttons but this one features a recessed red “G” instead of grips like the others. Again, the protective bumper covers the majority of this button; however the bottom of the button has no protection so you can easily reach it with a finger. Just like the other buttons, this one is just as easy to use and fear of accidental pressing is really no concern.

There are many different lug designs on the various G-Shock models, but this must be one of the most comfortable designs on wrist. Like most G-Shocks, the DW9052-1V is made with integrated lugs, meaning the strap is custom designed to fit inside the lugs and the typical aftermarket strap will not fit. However, the DW9052-1V differs from the previous G-Shock models I’ve tried on because the strap is not fixed against the lugs and case, which allows the strap to move freely inside the lugs. This smart design element makes the watch incredibly comfortable to wear because the strap has a lot of freedom of movement when it’s on the wrist, just like your typical watch. It allows the strap to more closely “hug” the wrist when it’s on and reduces the gap between the end of the strap and the top of your wrist. Even though the watch is physically large, the combination of the lug design and the strap makes it feel smaller when on the wrist, which I personally enjoy.

To protect the digital display, Casio choose to use mineral crystal due to its lower cost yet great scratch and shatter resistance. Eventually mineral crystals will get scratches and scuffs, but that is to be expected on a watch that can be worn when doing the most extreme work and activities. Some may say sapphire crystal would’ve been even better, but then this watch would’ve been significantly more money for minimal benefit.

On the backside of the DW9052-1V is a flat stainless steel caseback that is secured with four stainless screws. It features a lightly brushed finishing that runs from in the 12 o’clock to the 6 o’clock direction along with a stamped G-Shock logo and model information. The caseback is nicely finished for a watch at this price point, but it’s nothing special.

As mentioned earlier, the DW9052-1V is a digital watch so it features multiple LCD displays on the 30mm diameter dial. The dial shape is mostly circular with a flattened bottom. In proportion to the rest of the watch, the dial size and shape work wonderfully for a tough watch. It is just the right size for great legibility but isn’t oversized to the point of throwing the aesthetics of the entire watch off.

The dial is broken into four LCD displays; top, left, right and bottom; each with its own unique shape and use. The top display is a long, skinny rectangle that shows the day abbreviation and date when in the standard timekeeping mode. The left display is a circle that is broken down into five sections correlating to the five groups of 10 seconds in each minute. The right display is another skinny rectangle that has 10 sections that correlates to 10 seconds. Finally, the bottom display is a larger rectangle that shows the time (hours:minutes and smaller seconds) when in the standard timekeeping mode.

The dial includes some white printing along the outer edge describing the button functions. The left circle dial display is surrounded by black text with “10”-”50” designating its 5 sections.The right dial section has the even numbers “2”-”10” printed in white and a dot for the odd numbers. All of the printing is very nicely done and is easy to read considering its small font and different colors.

There is no doubt that some may find the dial too busy and distracting when they just want to know the time. I completely agree with them, but there are numerous other G-Shock models that are simpler and faster to read if that’s what you are looking for. People will be drawn to this model for its unique dial configuration and overall aesthetics, not necessarily for a simple design.

The strap is made from the same black urethane resin material as the protective bumper, which means it’s relatively rigid but has the same stain feel to the touch. Being thin, the strap does have some flexibility and curves around the wrist nicely, but I think I’d prefer a softer material. I understand that Casio choose to use this resin material because of its high strength and durable properties, but a softer and more flexible strap material would make it even better on wrist. I have used rubber straps on other watches and they were soft and extremely supple, which leads to a comfortable wearing experience for a larger watch.

At the lugs, the DW9052-1V’s strap measures 24mm and tapers to 20mm at the buckle. Even with a 4mm taper, the strap is still wide but it fits the “tough watch” aesthetic perfectly and looks good in relation to the case. There are 11 adjustment holes to fit a wide range of wrist diameters from about 5 inches to 8.5 inches. A heavy duty stainless steel buckle is included and should handle any abuse thrown at it. There is only one sliding vented keeper, made from the same black resin material as the strap and bumper. The single keeper is sufficient in holding the excess strap securely; I have had no issues with it accidentally sliding and releasing the strap.

On the underside of the strap, Casio has made shallow cutouts to assist in venting and drying to help prevent sweat and water from building up and causing odor. This is a common feature on rubber straps since the material does not naturally breathe and it seems to work fairly well on this watch.

The DW9052-1V uses the Casio 3232 digital module which features an alarm, countdown timer and stopwatch modes in addition to the standard timekeeping mode. The 3232 module uses a lithium CR2016 battery that is rated to approximately 2 years of life and an accuracy of +/- 15 seconds per month. This module also includes some unique features that display the time in different methods, such as a circle and a rectangle.

In the standard timekeeping mode, the time is displayed on the bottom LCD display in hours:minutes and small seconds format. In PM hours, a small “P” is displayed in the top left corner of this display. The top LCD displays the date as well as the day abbreviation. One handy feature of this module is the “auto calendar” that is programmed to the year 2099. You simply set the month, day and year and the watch automatically populates the day of the week abbreviation. It’s one less thing you have to set and it automatically accounts for shorter and longer months so, in theory, you never have to worry about resetting the date (until the battery dies). Time setting is easy and fast, so much so I didn’t even have to read the instruction manual to figure it out.

While in the standard timekeeping mode, the left circular LCD display fills one of its five sections every 10 seconds until its full and the sections go blank when the new minute starts. This essentially mimics the second hand on an analog clock as it travels around every minute. In addition to that, the right LCD display fills one of its 10 sections every second and then on the 11th second it begins to blank out one of the 10 sections. This creates a display that is constantly growing for 10 seconds then shrinking for another 10 seconds. These two displays do not help me in any way to tell the time faster or more accurately, I would have preferred Casio to expand the size of the main time display. I’m not sure why Casio put these on this watch other than to make it different from most of the other digital watches on the market.

The alarm mode features four different options: daily, date, 1-month and monthly alarms. The daily alarm will sound at the time you set, every day until you change it. The date alarm will sound on the specific date and time you set it. The 1-month alarm will sound everyday for a specific time only during the month you set it to. Finally, the monthly alarm will sound every month for the specific time and day you set it for. The alarm has a loud beep that is hard to miss, even outdoors. If you are surrounded by loud noises, the alarm may not be heard so Casio allows you to set the backlight to flash when the alarm is going off. This will reduce battery life but it may help you notice the alarm when you can’t hear it. Along the lines of the alarm, an hourly chime can also be set to chirp at the top of every hour.

The countdown timer can be set anywhere from 1 second to 24 hours. When activated, it counts down to your set time and the alarm will sound. In addition, the left circular LCD display starts full and blanks out a section every 10 seconds as if it’s also counting down. The right display also counts back by quickly filling its 10 sections every second towards the left. Again, I don’t think these two displays help with reading the countdown timer, other than making it easier for the wearer to know its running. One nice feature I do like is the fact the current time is always on the top display while in the countdown mode. You never lose track of the current time while watching your countdown timer running.

The final mode is the stopwatch which allows you to measure elapsed time, split times as well as two finish times. All of the times are measured in 1/100 second units for the first 60 minutes then in 1 second units after that. The maximum stopwatch time is 23 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds which should be plenty for the vast majority of users. Similar to the countdown timer, the current time is always on the top display.

Finally, the Casio 3232 module features a green electro-luminescent backlight that illuminates the entire LCD. When the backlight button is pressed, the display is lit for about 3 seconds which is plenty of time to read the watch. As mentioned in the instruction booklet, excessive use of the backlight will reduce the battery life

Overall, I am impressed with the Casio G-Shock DW9052-1V and its surprisingly comfortable fit. It’s a large watch, but with its nicely designed lugs that allow the strap to move freely, it sits comfortably on the wrist without much gap like some other G-Shock models have. The satin smooth resin material on the case bumper and strap are a welcome treat that I was not expecting. Even though the dial may be a bit busy, it still gets the job done just fine and is easy to read at a quick glance once you get use to it.

The nice thing about the G-Shock line is that if you don’t like this specific model, there are dozens of others out there to choose from. Some are blacked out while others are bright, bold colors that are sure to grab people’s attention. They truly make a watch for almost everyone. I am usually an analog watch guy, but wearing this digital G-Shock made me understand why they are so popular among first responders and military personnel. It’s the perfect watch to put on and forget about, especially if you are doing anything that would certainly harm an automatic watch and especially at

Functions: Alarm with 4 modes, Countdown Timer (1 second- 24 hours), Stopwatch (up to 23 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds), Electro-luminescent Backlight, Hourly Chime

Andrew has been interested in watches since his college years after casually reading about them online. After learning about the attention to detail and engineering put into mechanical movements, he was hooked and has been a self confessed enthusiast ever since. His main interests are automatic stainless steel sport watches that he can wear everyday and will survive his active lifestyle. When he’s not reading or writing about watches, Andrew enjoys hiking, exploring and traveling with his family.

You might have a G-Shock that you wear from time to time. It"s probably simple. It"s probably plastic. And it was probably cheap. The newly released GMW-B5000TVB is none of those things.

Fashioned from titanium, it"s part of the Full Metal series, and even within the series, it sits near the top. This is an uber G-Shock, and Casio has positioned it as a watch for "high spec gaming and sci-fi style for the real world." To me, it looks like something straight out of Halo Infinite. Perhaps it"s the watch super soldier Master Chief might wear off-duty.

The construction of the watch is one of the most interesting things about the GMW-B5000TVB. Sandwiched between the titanium components of the watch that make up the case, bezel, and bracelet are resin buffers to up the shock protection. The titanium surfaces are coated in a geometric camouflage pattern that"s derived from "virtual armor." You know, the stuff that you might see in a mech-warrior-type sci-fi series. The caseback is DLC-coated and screwed in for water resistance.

Continuing the futuristic tech theme, the watch uses what Casio calls Super Illuminator, a very bright LED backlight for legibility in the dark. When it is light out, however, the watch is charged through Casio"s Tough Solar Charging system. The watch stays accurate through Multi-Band 6 atomic timekeeping, and lastly, it can connect to an app on your phone via Bluetooth.

It"s tough for me to mentally place this watch in the G-Shock category. It has so little in common with the G-Shocks I"m used to. To me, it feels more like a smartwatch that"s been cleverly designed to call to mind old-school G-Shocks. But in a way, it has to feel that way to command the whopping $1,700 price tag (which, aside from the tech packed into the watch, must come from the high raw material cost of titanium).

One of the most visually striking elements of the watch is the geometric camouflage pattern that coats the titanium surfaces. While it"s meant to evoke futuristic armor, it reminds me of razzle-dazzle camouflage that was first used during WWI on ships by the British, and later, the Americans. The idea was to create a series of geometric patterns that weren"t meant to entirely conceal the ship, but instead, make it hard for enemies to identify the profile of a ship in addition to its speed and heading. It"s funny that over a century later the geometric camouflage pattern has come to characterize the future.

In order to make the baddest G-Shock in the stable, Casio had to take some risks and step out of the space they play in. An all-titanium G-Shock with a futuristic camouflage pattern doesn"t fall in line with the G-Shock ethos that I"ve become familiar with over the years, but to stick to those ideals is to deny the G-Shock the opportunity to grow and transform into something that pushes boundaries.

DOVER, N.J., July 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Casio G-SHOCKannounces the brand new GA140 series; a collection of analog-digital watches that offer the same big case design as the brand"s popular GA100/110 series infused with a new deep dial design inspired by 90"s instruments.

The updated dial includes an analog speed indicator sub-dial at the 3 o"clock position and a myriad of LCD displays encircling the hour and minute hands. Easy-to-read arrow shaped hands give balance to the overall layout. Four of the five timepieces feature positive LCD displays while the fifth features a reverse LCD display.

The debut models are available in a variety of colorways that perfectly compliment your summer style including black (GA140-1A1), black with red and orange accents (GA140-1A4), blue (GA140-2A), red and gray (GA140-4A), and purple (GA140-6A), which offers a unique pop of color.

The GA140 models retail for $99 and will be available for purchase starting this August at select G-SHOCK retailers including Macy"s, G-SHOCK Soho Store, and gshock.com.

About G-SHOCKCASIO"s shock-resistant G-SHOCK watch is synonymous with toughness, born from the developer Mr. Ibe"s dream of "creating a watch that never breaks". Over 200 handmade samples were created and tested to destruction until finally in 1983 the first, now iconic G-SHOCK hit the streets of Japan and began to establish itself as "the toughest watch of all time". Each watch encompasses the 7 elements; electric shock resistance, gravity resistance, low temperature resistance, vibration resistance, water resistance, shock resistance and toughness. The watch is packed with Casio innovations and technologies to prevent it from suffering direct shock; this includes internal components protected with urethane and suspended timekeeping modules inside the watch structure. Since its launch, G-SHOCK has continued to evolve, continuing to support on Mr. Ibe"s mantra "never, never give up."www.gshock.com

About Casio America, Inc.Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world"s leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visithttp://www.casio.com/home.

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CASIO joined forces with Everlast to produce the superb G-SHOCK GBA-800EL-4A model from the G-SQUAD line of fitness watches. The globally renowned brand launched the new model in the Middle East. Set to arrive in a matte red reminiscent of boxing gloves - with the world-famous Everlast logo engraved on the stainless steel case back, the dial, and the lower band - this custom version of the Bluetooth-connected step-tracking G-SQUAD watch carries the slogan "Choice of Champions" that will be visible in red on the LCD display whenever the LED light is activated.

G-SHOCK fans have long used their G-SHOCK watches and have fond memories of them. In order to meet the needs of fans who want to clean up the damaged parts and use the watch again, we are offering a limited-time restoration service to replace the band and bezel of older models. For example, "I want to use my old G-SHOCK again", "I want to restore my old G-SHOCK that was given to me as a gift", "I have given up on repairing my old G-SHOCK because the maintenance period has expired", "I want to restore the appearance of my old G-SHOCK even though it doesn"t work", etc.

This is your chance to revive a G-SHOCK that you have given up on using. Why don"t you take this opportunity to revive a G-SHOCK that you have been storing away? We hope that we can do what we can to make G-SHOCK fans happy, and that we can continue to be a partner with them as they mark time together.

The G-Shock is a line of watches manufactured by the Japanese electronics company Casio, designed to resist mechanical stress, shock and vibration. G-Shock is an abbreviation for Gravitational Shock. The watches in the G-Shock line are designed primarily for sports, military and outdoors-oriented activities; all G-Shocks have a chronograph feature, 200 metre water resistance and an alarm, with either a digital display, analogue display or a combination of analogue and digital displays. Other features such as a countdown timer, world clock, and a backlight are included in most models. Newer high-end models in the line also feature GPS, directional, pressure and temperature sensors and radio-controlled time adjustment known as WaveCeptor or Multi-Band.

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.bar and could survive a fall of 10 metres.

A team of three individuals was selected by Ibe which was known as "team tough". The team had assembled and tested nearly 200 prototypes but were still not able to achieve the conception criteria. During a visit to a playground, Ibe discovered that in a rubber ball, the centre of the ball doesn"t suffer the effects of the shock during a bounce on a rough surface which gave him the idea to implement that concept into the watch. With that in mind, the team set out to develop a watch using such a concept and in April 1983, the first G-Shock, the DW-5000C, was launched.

The shock-resistant design on the original G-Shock has 10 layers protecting the quartz timekeeping module,urethane rubber bumper, the stainless steel case, the hardened mineral glass watch crystal, the stainless steel screwed down caseback, and the "floating module" where the quartz mechanism floats free in a urethane foam cradle, with the outer buttons and LCD module attached with flexible cables. The strap of the watch is also designed to protect the module during a fall.

Initial sales of the G-Shock line were sluggish in Japan as people preferred dress watches. In order to promote the G-Shock worldwide, the American division of Casio released a commercial in which an ice hockey player used the DW-5000C as a hockey puck to demonstrate the toughness of the watch. The commercial gained negative publicity and Casio was accused of false advertising. A TV news channel then set out to conduct live tests on the DW-5000C to check whether it was as tough and durable as advertised. This involved repeating the action shown in the commercial. The DW-5000C survived the impact of the hockey stick, and the G-Shock gained popularity among the general public. The popularity of G-Shocks increased throughout the 1990s. By 1998, Casio had released more than 200 different G-Shock models, with worldwide sales at 19 million units.

In 1985, Casio released the DW-5500C, which was the first G-Shock to feature a mud-resistant structure. Called the G-Shock-II due to the new construction feature, it was nicknamed "Mudman" by collectors due to its construction. Casio would then go on to release a mud-resistant line of watches in 1995 which would go on to be called Mudman.

In 1992, Casio released the DW-6100 equipped with a temperature sensor thus making it the first G-Shock to be equipped with a sensor. The watch also featured a resin (plastic) case instead of the original stainless steel case of earlier models for improved shock resistance. This move would transition into most of the models in the subsequent years with the original G-Shock square design also adopting the same construction. By the early 2000s, the G-2000 model marked the last standard G-Shock to use a stainless steel case, leaving only a few speciality models in the line-up featuring the traditional metal case construction.

DW-8600 Fisherman (1996): First G-Shock having a tide-graph and moonphase feature. This model was a pre-cursor to the more popular Gulfman series first introduced in 1998.

In 1994, the DW-6600 model marked the transition to Electroluminescent backlight technology for G-Shock watches from backlights employing incandescent bulbs in earlier models.

In 1996, Casio released the MRG-100 model under its premium MRG lineup of G-Shocks which was the first G-Shock watch to feature full metal construction. The "floating module" concept was retained by cushioning the module between the metal case and metal bezel of the watch and an air-tight glass packing was added to improve shock resistance. Initially featuring a digital display, the MRG line would go on to adopt a full analog display featuring stepper motors for each hand and would be slotted as the top-of-the-line premium G-Shock lineup.

In 2008, Casio introduced the Tough Movement for high-end analog G-Shocks. The movement incorporates a light emitting diode (LED) photo receptor which analyses the position of the watch hands by the passage of light via a small hole in the dial. Every uneven reception of light by the phototransistor due to impact to the watch enables the stepper motors in the movement to correct the alignment of the hands requiring no manual adjustment. The hour, minute and second hands feature separate motors in order to allow for quick adjustment of the watch.

A similar series to the Baby-G called the G-Shock Mini was introduced in 2009. It is 30% smaller than a regular G-Shock and was originally marketed for women. However, they were later released in unisex variants intended for people who have smaller wrists. This series was later replaced by the S-Series in 2014.

In 2013 in order to celebrate 30 years of the G-Shock, Casio arranged a party in New York and showcased new models as well as various prototypes of upcoming models. The party included a performance from rapper Eminem.

The line of watches now includes atomic clock synchronisation and tough solar technology. Many newer models feature metal (steel or titanium) bands and a mix of analogue-digital timekeeping, analogue timekeeping or digital timekeeping.

The DW models are standard battery-powered G-Shocks while GW models of the G-Shock come with either Tough Solar or Multi-Band atomic timekeeping or both.

Twice a year, the basic models are updated. 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.

Casio also produces collaboration models, often with popular fashion brands and artists, like A Bathing Ape (Bape), Stüssy,Eric Haze, KIKS TYO, Nano Universe, Levi"s, Lifted Research Group, as well as Coca-Cola, Pulp68 Skateshop, Lucky Strike and Marlboro.

G-Shock watches are popular with mountaineers, firefighters, paramedics, people working in the offshore, police officers, astronauts, film directors (Tony Scott was often pictured wearing a GW-3000B, as is Ron Howard and Francis Ford Coppola) and soldiers. Ex-Special Forces-British SAS soldier Andy McNab mentions in several of his novels how his character Nick Stone relies on a G-Shock watch. According to Mark Bowden"s book DELTA Operators wore G-Shock watches during the combat events of 3 and 4 October 1993. Since then, G-Shock watches have become very popular with Special Forces groups in both American and other NATO nation units, due to being "battle tested".

Casio continues to add new features to G-Shock watches. Some include Tough Solar battery charging and Multiband 6 time synchronisation through radio signals from six transmission stations worldwide.

In 2009, Casio introduced the GW-M5610, a solar powered variant of the DW-5600 incorporating Multi-Band 6 time reception technology and a design homage to the original DW-5000C which was an update to the earlier GW-M5600 model.

In 2012, Casio released the GB-6900 and GB-5600 which were Bluetooth-enabled models of the G-Shock giving them the ability to connect to a smartphone via an app, allowing the users to adjust various functions of the watch using the phone and receive notification alerts of the phone on the watch. There was also a phone-find feature which allowed the users to find the smartphone with which the watch is paired in case it is misplaced. The phone would ring regardless of the ringtone setting on the press of a button on the watch. Casio claimed the battery life of 2 years on a single CR2032 battery.

The GW-9400 Rangeman (introduced in 2013) and GWN-1000 Gulfmaster (introduced in 2014) models have a Triple Sensor with a digital compass, thermometer, and barometer/altimeter and were the first watches to receive such technology. The MTG-S1000, GW-A1000, and GPW-1000 feature Triple G Resist which includes resistance to shock, centrifugal gravity, and vibration. In 2014, Casio introduced the GPS Hybrid Wave Ceptor feature in the GPW-1000 Gravitymaster that allows the watch to synchronize the time through GPS signals and also adjusts the time zone automatically. The MRG-G1000 is also equipped with this feature.

At Baselworld 2015, Casio introduced the "Dream Project" (G-D5000-9JR) concept which was a Casio G-Shock square having most of its parts constructed of 18 Karat solid gold as part of the 35th anniversary celebrations of the G-Shock lineup. The watch featured premium finishes throughout its construction without compromising the basic shock resistance of a G-Shock. In 2019, Casio introduced the production version of the Dream Project which featured an upgraded module now incorporating Bluetooth time reception capabilities in addition to the radiowave time reception and began taking reservations at select G-Shock botiques in Japan. 35 units of the Dream Project square would be produced with each having a retail price of 7.7 million ¥ (69,500 US$ at 2019 exchange rates) excluding taxes making it the most expensive G-Shock watch to date.

In 2016, Casio released the GWN-Q1000 Gulfmaster which was first G-Shock to incorporate quad sensors (pressure sensor, temperature sensor, depth sensor and direction sensor). It was also the first G-Shock to feature horizontal calibration which allowed the compass to be operated while the watch is being worn by the user on the wrist. In addition to that, Casio offered every function offered on G-Shock models till date. The GWN-Q1000 is the only analog G-Shock to feature a depth sensor as well as the first G-Shock to have carbon reinforced polymer construction for the case.

In September 2018, to mark the 35th anniversary of G-Shock, Casio released a collection of four clear model of G-Shock watches called "The Glacier Gold" collection.

In late 2018, Casio introduced the newest addition to the G-Shock Rangeman series of models. The GPR-B1000 is a GPS centred model, which can use the GPS receiver to maintain the exact time, down to the second. This model also has triple sensors (altimeter, barometer and compass) as well as a backtracking function which allows the user to return to the same point from where he started the journey by the use of a map, a function which was previously exclusive for Casio"s ProTrek line of watches. The watch also features Bluetooth connectivity which allows it to connect to a smartphone via an app and allows it to upload log data in the phone, download map information from the phone and also synchronise itself with the phone in order to keep perfect time. The watch comes without a replaceable battery. The battery is either charged by solar cells present on the face of the watch (called Tough Solar by Casio) or via a wireless charger supplied with the watch, a first for a Casio watch.

In 2019, Casio released the GA-2100 which took design inspiration from the original DW-5000C but now incorporated an analog-digital display. Due to the octagonal bezel shape bearing a strong resemblance to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, the watch was nick-named "CasiOak" by fans. The use of the carbon reinforced plastic in the watch case allowed the watch to have a thickness of 11.8 mm, making it the thinnest G-Shock available as well as the lightest analog digital model with a weight of 51 grams. The aforementioned characteristics allowed the model to achieve increased popularity among collectors.

The Multi-Band 6 is a radio control technology first introduced on the GW9200 Riseman in 2008Wave Ceptor (which supported synchronisation with atomic time transmitters present in the United States and Japan only) technologies. G-Shock watches with Multi-Band 6 technology can synchronise with one of the six atomic time transmitters in the world in order to keep accurate time. The following is a list of the six atomic time transmitters:

Watches tune to the 68.5 kHz signal from BPC at Shangqiu. This is the newest additional signal; older multi-band 5 watches will not be able to connect to this signal, and must be upgraded to a newer multi-band 6 watch in order to synchronise from there.

On December 12, 2017, the G-Shock earned the Guinness World Record for the heaviest vehicle to drive over a watch. The officials from Guinness World Record drove a 24.97-tonne truck over the Casio G-Shock DW5600E-1. The G-Shock is the first watch by any company being able to withstand the challenge.

The Master of G series is the speciality line of G-shocks which were used to introduce new features that would eventually make their way to the standard production models. The lineup consists of:

These models were released in 1996, designed and specifically made for the surfing market. The countdown timers on these models were designed to count down for surfing competitions, some of the later models have a yacht timer, moon and tide graphs so a surfer can keep track of the progress while competing on the water. 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. Casio refers to them as drainage slits; the idea is that water will drain out with no problems while in action when surfing. Most of these series models had a translucent band. These models were branded as X-Treme for the Japanese domestic market.

These models are identical to the surfing editions, and also released in 1996. They were designed for snowboarding and skateboarding competitors and competitions. The only difference is that these models came with nylon velcro bands.

Atomic, world time, screw down caseback (GW-5000U-1JF only), Full auto LED backlight (Adjustable 1.5 or 3 second afterglow for light), Current time display in stopwatch and countdown timer mode

Titanium case/bezel, titanium alloy (DAT55G) band, COBARION bezel top, sapphire glass, screw down caseback, STN-LCD, Bluetooth, Day display in 6 languages

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Despite global troubles, the last 12 months was a good one for the watch community as there were plenty of new models to look at even if launches were online affairs rather than mass gatherings. There were lots of high-end watches for us to aspire to - take for example the latest release Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver range starting at a not insubstantial £20,000.

However, at the opposite end of the scale, there was a sub-£100 release which caught all of us off guard and became one of the unexpected stand-out hits of last year. The Casio G-Shock GA-2100 Octagon Series and its derivatives – colloquially known as the CasiOaks. This watch represents a total re-imagining of the G-Shock brand taking it into fundamentally different, and controversial, design areas. Already the series has become so popular that certain variants have sold out.

If you are not familiar with the CasiOak series pause and look it up now as before we examine the technical details, we must address the elephant in the room. The new Casio bears more than a passing resemblance to an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. The latter being a high-end piece of horological craftsmanship which, since its launch in 1973, is considered to be one of the finest original waterproof diving watches; or to use AP’s marvellous vintage term “fluid-tight”. A unique and defining design, the most striking element of the watch was, and still is, its octagonal bezel which is based on the outer hatch of an old-style diving helmet.

The Casio GA-2100 series has the same 8-sided bezel design, and it is no surprise that significant parallels have been drawn between the external appearance of the two watches. But let us be clear, this is where that comparison ends. Indeed, Casio distance themselves from the link and would have us believe that no such parallel design was intended and the octagonal bezel on the new watch is nothing more than an inherited homage to their classic original DW-5000C; which to many defines the G-Shock. Compare the new and vintage Casio models and you can clearly see the family trait, nevertheless the moniker of “CasiOak” has stuck and the GA-2100 will forever be known as such.

WatchGecko had two of the new Casios on test. The 45mm GA-2100-1A1ER “Stealth” model has been designed to present a full blackout dial picture and the slightly smaller 43mm GMA-S2100-1AER which is also predominantly black but with polished rose gold indices and hands.

If you are a seasoned G-Shock wearer then these watches will surprise you. They are noticeably slim and light-generating the immediate question of whether they can maintain the shock-resistant characteristics synonymous with the brand. The 45mm GA is 11.8mm high and the smaller GMA is a mere 11.2mm high. The watches weigh 51g and 41g, respectively. In practical terms, this means that you really do not know you have them on.

The lack of weight and mass can be attributed to the use of Casio’s propriety Carbon Core Guard which surrounds the movement and claims to offer full protection. The watches have been designed to allow the carbon composite shell to be visible and this really adds to the ultra-modern look. The dials share a common design and are uncomplicated with the lower right quarter given over to a digital timekeeping unit and the area around the nine-hour showing the day via a pointer. The analogue hands on both models are large and lume coated.

If you have owned a G-Shock or Casio AQ Tough Solar analogue/digital watch then the new 5611 Module hand operation will be intuitive and familiar. Select the traditional ADJ setting on the digital screen, adjust the time to the chosen value and the hands automatically match the inverted LCD display.

Both models have the expected Casio digital functions such as stopwatch, world time (dual-zone), countdown, multiple alarms and an automatic calendar which is pre-programmed so far into the future that you will never need to make a manual adjustment.

As the digital unit is offset in the lower right quadrant Casio have devised a very clever way of viewing it if the hands are covering the screen. A specific button operation moves the hands away to the 10:55hrs position allowing you to manipulate the digital screen with complete clarity. Once your chosen task is complete, say setting an alarm, you can then instantly return the hands to the correct time with the touch of a button. Under normal operations, Casio claims the battery will have a 3-year life.

The whole dial is protected by a mineral crystal which has no obvious AR coating and probably will scratch in time but it’s to be expected at this price point. On the other hand, the watch has 200m of water resistance, which makes it ideal for swimming.

However, as a genuine G-Shock enthusiast and purist, I find the poor legibility of the Blackout “Stealth” model rather annoying. It feels as though that dial is aimed at the military “fashion” market and has no practical value. It is almost illegible and flies in the face of everything that a genuine tool watch is designed to do.

Besides that, the CasiOaks offer a refreshing new take on the G-Shock identity. They offer a host of useful functions and have the exceptional resilience that I love G-Shocks for. And, even though my heart lies with the original square G-Shocks, I fully appreciate that G-Shocks have become a fashion object as much as a tool watch. And, with that in mind, I think the CasiOaks strike a good balance between those two types of watch.

Casio Computer is well-known as a watch and calculator manufacturer. Casio, established in 1957, has cultivated the consumer electronics market by inventing distinctive products. Milestones in its history include the Casio Mini (1972), the world"s first personal electronic calculator; G-Shock (1983), a shock-resistant wristwatch; and QV-10 (1995), the world"s first digital camera with an LCD display. Approximately 60% of its revenue and most of its profits are from the timepieces segment.

In this article, we’ll explore some of the lesser known Casio G-shock secret features along with some interesting diagnostic modes that can help you discover functionality and even find potential problems.

Just like a car’s dashboard, most Casio G-Shock models have an LCD test that will illuminate every possible segment of the LCD display. This can help you determine if there is any damage to a particular display function that might prevent you from knowing if it’s activated or not. This is also a neat way to see all of the hidden display features embedded in your watch.

All Casio models with the auto-illumination feature use a basic tilt sensor to determine the position of the watch face. If you’re having problems with your Auto-EL, you may have a faulty tilt sensor. Luckily, Casio engineers have built in a tilt-sensor diagnostic mode that you can use to diagnose potential problems.

G-Shock models with the “tough solar” designation use special batteries and an array of small solar panels to stay charged. If you’re having problems charging your watch even when it’s exposed to direct sunlight, you may have damaged your solar panels. To test if your solar panels are functional, you can use the built in solar diagnostic mode.

Another great feature buried in the Casio G-Shock manual is the ability to automatically conserve power when not in use. The power-saving feature will automatically turn off the display after 60-70 minutes of inactivity. In this sleep mode, all other functions of the watch (including alarm and radio sync) remain active. After 6 or 7 days of inactivity, the watch will go into “deep sleep” mode which turns off auto-receive, beeps and tones, illumination, and display.

This is probably one of the better-known hidden features of the Casio G-Shock, but still one that many people don’t realize exists. Most G-Shocks with the backlight illumination feature actually have an “auto-illumination” mode, a nifty feature that automatically illuminates the watch when it is tilted towards your face 15 degrees. Although this feature is known to drain your battery faster, it’s smart enough to disable itself if the watch falls below full charge. Additionally, the feature will only remain active for six hours before needing to be re-activated manually.

We hope you enjoyed this quick tutorial on accessing secret and hidden features inside your Casio G-shock, please post any secret or hidden functions we may have missed in the comments below!

Mike Johnson is the managing editor and primary contributor to 60clicks.com. Born into a military family as the son of US Navy pilot, Mike spent many of his formative years studying Computer Science and User Experience Design. When not obsessing over watches, Mike spends time hiking, traveling, and spending time with his family in Phoenix, Arizona.