They’re exactly the same as the “real” G-Shock in features and durability, but smaller in size. We’ve also tested other brands who claim to make tough watches , and they just didn’t measure up to G-Shock in durability, features, and affordability. Combining the toughness of a G-Shock with a full-steel construction is an impressive feat of engineering.
The team’s early attempts at creating an unbreakable watch were futile. They first tried encasing the watch with a soft, rubber material to cushion the falls, but because of the amount of soft material necessary to prevent breakage, the watch became gigantic. In a testament to their effectiveness and durability, G-Shock watches became popular with those working in the most demanding occupations such as military g shock watch special forces like the Navy Seals. The DW-5600C model was even qualified by NASA for spaceflight. Other watches that were officially spaceflight-qualified include the DW-5600E, DW-5900, DW-6900, and the G-9000 Mudman. 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.
Generally speaking, when it comes to a lot of watches, a mere water resistance rating means that you may run into problems with your watch being underwater under certain conditions. Now we will tackle the differences between watches that have a water resistance rating of 200 meters , and a watch that is ISO certified for a depth of 200 meters. This one is kinda tricky because every watch is different and has different thresholds.
Combined with its green-tinted reverse LCD display and all-black body, this gives the watch a tough tactical look. This watch features an adjustable “flash alert” with LED light and buzzer for the alarms, hourly time signal, and countdown timer. Other unique features are the multi-time function that will display the time for 4 different cities and a low battery warning. You can view the data on your smartphone app, where you can see daily/weekly/monthly step counts.
GA800SC-7A $ 99.00 $ 99.00 $ 59.40 $ 59.40 A new color edition to the GA800 series is based on the color pallet of sneakers that are very much a part of today’s fashion trends.
The subtle tie-in of color from the dial to the inner strap, along with toned down contrast across the watch make for a understated affair. Like their GAS cousins below, these models exude a perhaps unintentional driving motif , while providing street-ready style, as well. The alternative dial layout is the kind of thing the G-Shockers will fuss over on the forums, but you can go with your gut and let the kids do the arguing. Rock the purple and green colorway for mad retro-90s style. It’s slightly busier than the GA-400, and for this reason, Casio is pushing this as “Street Fashion”-oriented. What we see is more of an automotive vibe coming in with the perforated hands on many models that suggest both old-school steering wheels and perforated driving gloves.
Reading through this you can certainly commit that Casio has shown an exceptional dedication for making its Casio G-shock series. Every minute functionality embedded in these watches is a result of rigorous experimentations. Despite being highly functional these Casio watches are attractive and fashionable. Though the Casio never stopped, further in the year 2014, a newer model featuring a hybrid time acquisition system was released.