Casio did this clever marketing strategy by nicknaming the watches suggestive names for the conditions they are best suited at. For instance, the “Frogman” which is the underwater G-Shock, the “Rangeman” or “Riseman” for outdoor use, and so on. Now as you might expect, there are a bunch of reasons why this watch is good for this category. Whether you’re after a watch because you are an army or tactical aficionado, or an actual army man (or, why not? army-woman), the G-Shock GD100-1B is an awesome timepiece. The black design with inverted display looks sober and professional, but also rugged and durable.
It is solar-powered and its analog display adds class to its whole design making it an appropriate tribute to the renowned Blue Note Records. The Casio G-Shock Mudmaster series is basically a different version of the Rangeman series with a number of exceptions. Recently, Casio’s focus has been on analog display watches, which prompted them to go for a hybrid display that is equipped with the tactical features that previous Mudmaster and Rangeman models had.
The latest generation of the famous Frogman watch with its lopsided case has an all-analog display, and Casio is really excited about it. Additional features depend on the generation and model, with later iterations being analog-only. With all the G-Shock toughness but also a full touchscreen display, this is the brand’s first smartwatch line to feature Google’s Wear OS and the massive range of functionality it offers. This is essentially the base model, the modern version of the original G-Shock. One test of a great watch design is how well it works in different colorways.
So if you want the most rugged G-Shock watch at a good price point then the Mudman is for you. It can give you up to 9 months of on-time on one full charge . So overall, for a cheap solar watch with a $50 budget, this watch is one of the best and most advanced G-Shock you can buy. The display is digital and comes in a more rectangular shape, which gives this watch a more classic look. Overall, if you want a slim and lightweight G-Shock watch that also looks great then just buy this watch without doing any further research.
These watches are equipped with features like an alarm, an annual calendar and Bluetooth too. Under the G-Shock Collection, the timepieces with a profile diameter of 56.2mm have a case made with a combination of stainless steel and resin. These watches are mud-resistant and include a thermometer too.
Regular quartz battery will last anywhere between 2 and 10 years, depending on how much you use the backlight of the watch. A solar battery is self-charging but will need to be changed out after years due to wear. G-Shock GA-2000 Series uses a carbon core guard structure which is the newer, “third material” that the watches are being made of besides resin and metal. The carbon is the best of both worlds – lighter than metal, but more durable than resin. This model is the ultimate G-Shock square for hardcore fans of the brand. No collection is complete without a stainless steel caseback square, and this is the perfect model to fill that slot.
It’s a unique fusion of old-school G-Shock design with the modern minimalist design that just works. This watch is light enough for daily use, and big enough to make an impression. And while it costs more than the plastic models, the ability to wear it in formal settings is well worth the money.
The new Rangeman offers more functions, but the usability of the old model is still better, due to the slower screen and the crown of the new Rangeman. That’s why we included a wide range of G-Shock models with different g shock watch features and styles to help you find the best G-Shock watch that fits your needs. Combine that with a battery that lasts from 2 – 10 years and you can see why people call G-Shock the ultimate tool watch.