G Shock watches, which are made under Casio, have become an absolutely must own for anyone who is highly active or prefers spending much of their time outdoors. These extremely tough and reliable watches are used by military personal, the Nautical Aeronautics and Space Administration, hunting and outdoor professionals, and of course the average person. G Shock watches have become just as much a staple in the fashion industry as they have in real life application, and because of this they are highly sought after by more than just the hunter or the athlete. However, due to the number of models, styles, and features, some may struggle to find the best G Shock Watch.
Because there are so many options we have taken the liberty to narrow the search and hopefully help you choose the right G Shock watch for you.
Here is our top 8 list of best G Shock watches:
Best G Shock Watches for Fishing
G Shock DW9052-1V
This is a standard G Shock, but built to all the high standards the G Shock has put in place. It is a basic model and therefore cheaper than most. This watch is water resistant up to 200 meters (or 660 feet) which makes it ideal for all water activity except extensive scuba diving. This watch also comes with features such as multi-function alarm, stopwatch, hourly time signal, auto calendar, back light, and 12/24 hour formats. One of the most key components of G Shocks are their solar battery technology which allows the sunlight to naturally recharge the battery, and this particular model utilizes it flawlessly.
This watch is ideal for the average fisherman or just the average person who may be looking for a watch that is tougher than most.
If price is a concern, or you are looking for something simple to get the job done, this watch is the one for you. It is designed with the "triple ten" concept in mind and it does not hold back when it comes to performance.
G Shock Rescue
The G Shock Rescue is a powerful watch for under a hundred dollars. This watch is also water resistant up to 200 meters, but it has more features useful to a serious fisherman or a marine rescue personnel.
Some key features include, an auto back light with an afterglow, and a flashing system - (the watch vibrates and rings for anything including alarms, hour indications, or even stop-watch functions). Temperature resistant up to -4 degrees F or -20 degrees C. It has the moon phases and a tide graph which are key to fish activity and feeding times. It also features multiple timezone options and a "beefed up" multi-functioning stop watch, which is primarily utilized by EMS or other rescue personnel.
This is a solid G shock watch that is perfect for fishing, of course depending on your level of expertise. The average fisherman may not care about moon cycles and tides although both directly affect fishing both inland and in the ocean. If you are at all serious about the sport of fishing then this is the watch we recommend.
Best G Shock Watches for Hunting
Here are the best G-Shock watches for hunting. If you want to check out some more great hunting watches see our "Best Hunting Watches" guide.
G Shock Rangeman Master of G Series
The G Shock Rangeman "Master of G Series" is a watch designed specifically to take all the wear and tear from being highly active outdoors, and then some. This watch is extremely durable and has been designed to withstand some of the most harsh outdoor conditions including updated shock resistance. The G Shock Rangeman is capable of keeping altitude, barometric pressure, temperature and direction readings all at the push of a button.
As with all G Shock watches, this one features its tough solar battery which allows the battery to recharge by just letting the face see a little sunlight. This is ideal for those who plan on spending quite a bit of time in the woods or far away from camp/car.
The Rangeman is usually priced over $150, making it more expensive than the last couple, but keep in mind that when it comes to G Shocks you get what you pay for. They are all great, but when you spend more money your only getting a more amazing watch.
G Shock Mudmaster GWG1000-1A3
The G Shock Mudmaster is the ultimate hunting and working watch. This is the first watch with a specific "mud resistant" design along with an anti-vibration design. It has extra precautions such as added gaskets around all buttons to stop particles of mud or dirt from entering the watch itself. This means you can get down and dirty without ever worrying about anything getting into your watch. The vibration resistance design also allows you to operate heavy machinery such as saws, hammers, drills, cutters, crushers, or really any other heavy machinery without fear of the internal parts failing.
Other key features include a powerful back light, water resistant up to 200 meters, stop-watch, shock resistant, compass, and world time keeping. These are of course just some of the main specifications, but overall this watch is a workers and hunters dream.
I say dream not just because its amazing properties but also because not everyone can afford its high price.
Like I said before, you pay for what you get. When it comes to rugged, reliable, and tough watches, this is the top of the line.
Best G Shock Watches for Women
Casio Women's BGD140-1ACR Baby-G
The Baby G Series from Casio is a subcategory of the G Shock. They have many of the key features that your typical G shock will have, just in a smaller size. The bands are made for a woman size wrist and can often be found in more fashionable colors including the simple but elegant plain white. The Baby G series offers quite a few different styles but because they are smaller and designed for slightly different purposes they may not have some of the staple G shock specifications such as the solar battery. Make no mistake, these watches are extremely durable, practical, and designed with the "triple ten" concept.
This model specifically is great for the average hunter, fisher, or athlete. The black color keeps from ever appearing too dirty and some of the key features include being shock resistant and water resistant up to 100 meters. Other key specifications include stop-watch, alarm, date, and it is luminous.
For the price you can't go wrong with this wonderful Baby G.
Baby G Ana-Digi
The Ani-Digi Baby G is one of the more stylish version of G Shock and Baby G, designed after the 'Chaton' style design of the Slim Marine series. It also has Chaton style bezel protectors and is offered in elegant white with simple smooth features. Its analog face and simple function displays make this watch sleek and visually appealing. This Baby G is perfect for any active woman that enjoys being fashionable just as much as she enjoys working and playing hard. This shock resistant watch still offers many of the staple features such as back light, multi-function stop watch, 5 independent alarms, 12/24 hour, calendar, world time zones, and is water resistant up to 100 meters.
The Ani-Digi is under $100 and that couldn't be a better price for all this little watch has to offer.
Best G Shock Watches for Kids
G Shock GMDS6900CF-4 S Series
Another series offered by the G Shock brand is the S-Series, which simply means "smaller" series. These watches have been designed for kids, considering their smaller proportions. However, just because they are smaller and designed for kids does not mean they lack in any department. The S Series are very rugged, dependable, and can take the abuse that any kid can throw at it. Typically they are offered in multiple colors and/or with designs along the face or band making them more appealing to youngsters. Of course their smaller design makes them appealing to women and therefore, they make great watches for either.
This model specifically is water resistant up to 200 meters, is shock resistant, and overall is designed with the "triple ten" concept in mind. Other features include variable stop watch, world time zones, multi-functioning alarm, calendar, and back light.
This watch is sure to please any kid and withstand any abuse they put it through.
G Shock S Series GMAS110F-1A
This model in the S Series has an analog time face and a dark floral designed band. As with all others, this watch will stand up to the daily abuse any kid can throw at it. This watch is of course shock resistant, water resistant up to 200 meters, and is also magnetic resistant. Key features include multi-functioning alarm, multi-functioning stop watch, world time, back light with afterglow technology, and a speed indicator. The speed indicator can figure your speeds up to 1000 miles per hour or kilometers per hour.
It's under $100 which, when including all specifications, is a terrific deal. This watch is the perfect gift for any kid that wants a multi-purpose, durable, long lasting, dependable, and powerful time piece. The floral patterns and size make this watch very appealing, even to women. We highly recommend this small but extremely tough watch to anyone.
History of the G Shock
In 1981 an engineer by the name of Kikuo Ibe, who was working for Casio at the time, came up with the idea that he wanted to make a watch which could withstand the "triple ten" test. In his mind this meant creating a watch which could survive a ten meter free fall onto a hard surface. The watch would also withstand being submersed under water up to 100 meters and withstand ten times the pressure at sea level. In other terms, the watch is ten bar water resistant. Lastly, he wanted to make a watch with no less than a ten year battery life.
Months went by with no success, and the dream of creating such a rugged watch was seeming more impossible with every passing day. This is about the time Kikuo Ibe was walking along the sidewalk and happened to notice children play in the distance. They were bounce passing a ball back and forth, and then it hit him. He recognized how the impact from the ball bouncing on the ground does not reach, or negatively impact, the inside of the ball. This random observation led him and his team to develop a watch design where the interior module is suspended away from the exterior shell and separated by a rubber shield/guard.
After hundreds of prototypes were dropped from third story windows and rooftops, they finally had the proper design and launched their first G Shock in 1983. Over 19 million G shocks had been sold across the entire globe by 1998. Throughout the years they have developed subcategories such as the S-series and the Baby G, which have been designed for women, children, and anyone with a naturally smaller wrist. With all the colors, styles, and options to choose from, it's no question to how these watches have exploded in the timepiece market. G Shocks are a great for anyone but they will always be sought after by the adventurers, the true outdoor men/women, and the hard blue-collar worker.
Conclusion
G Shock watches are made for those who require more from their timepiece. They have earned praise as Most Innovative Product in both Editor’s Choice and Readers’ Choice categories along with other various recognition's for being an amazing product and an amazing company. G Shocks have come a long way since the early 80's and in that time they have only become more renown for their technology, their designs, and their uniqueness.
Today, you can easily find a G Shock best suited to fit your needs and desires, regardless of what you do or what purpose you would like the watch for. G Shock watches by Casio continue to amaze consumers as they consistently innovate and produce a remarkable product.
We hope this helped you learn a little more about G Shock watches, but most importantly we also hope it helps you chose the best G Shock watch for you and your individual needs. As always, thanks for reading!
