Because of the Tough Solar battery, its battery life is superior to other GPS watches. And four hours of charging in bright sunlight will give you an additional hour of GPS use. The battery won’t run dry with GPS use – GPR-B1000-1JR will always keep enough power for the normal watch functions. G-Shock watches are ultra tough, durable watches with an impressive history. These Casio watches feature complex functions like GPS location, tide tracking, depth meters, altimeters, barometers, compasses, solar power dials, and much more. With that, it’s only normal that the watches turn to be a bit chunky, though with the square case , being called bold would be better.
As such, this line was created to withstand a drop of more than 10 metres and to be immersed in water to a depth of at least 200m. Every G-SHOCK watch has its own style quirks, but they all follow the same basic concepts. For me the biggest advantage of the GW vs DW6900-1V is the “solar” rechargeable battery. It’s why I abandoned quartz watches g shock protection in the very early 1980’s during my military career, using Hamilton MIL-W-46374B and GG-W-113 watches, alternating periodically between them. I could always sync to a WWV HF signal or a comm center chronometer every few days. When you’re out in some Godforsaken wilderness, desert wasteland or jungle, watch battery replacement isn’t feasible.
So G Shock watches are water resistant to a depth of 200 meters. This could also be stated as “20 bar”, but we have a whole other article about that. If you will notice I said that G-Shock watches are water resistant. G-Shock “King of G” GX-56BB is the biggest G-Shock watch ever made.
It’s all set out in a very efficient way, culminating in a G-SHOCK watch that looks and feels very polished though costing less than $100. This Mudman G-SHOCK model fits the void well if you’re after the features of the Mudmaster but want something a bit more affordable. For less than $150, the G adds much of the essential features of the iconic Mudmaster. Although it does not have an altimeter or barometer, only relying on a compass and thermometer, it does have some very interesting features of its own. The colour scheme is the only significant difference, but it’s a cool choice if you want anything that stands out while also providing a plethora of survival-focused features. The G-SHOCK watch has been in development for more than 35 years and has quickly established itself as one of the best Worn by celebrities and military forces alike.
In addition to the floating module, the protruding case and bezel design protected the thick mineral glass display, metal buttons, and case back from hard impacts. The clever engineering and design of the G-Shock is what makes it such a tough watch. The effectiveness of the hollow structure, floating module, and protruding case design can be seen in the hammer test below.