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Round-Up7 reasons why you should own a Casio G Shock (once in your life)

Ever wondered why The Casio G-Shock is so popular around the world for so many years? Well, The Watch Guide just found out:

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You won’t see this watch at SIHH or Baselworld ever, or for that matter, even hear it being discussed in the Swiss watch world, but ask any sportsman, any professional or a member of the armed forces and they’ll always have this one as their preferred timepiece. For a watch that turned 33 years old this month, the G-Shock, strangely, still remains a must-have timepiece even today, a watch that literally earned its fame. From collaborative limited editions to ones being built specifically for the U.S Armed Forces, we were initially going to list a few celebrities for you who owned them, but clearly, you can’t go a day without seeing a celebrity rocking a G-Shock. And that’s a sign in itself: when someone can easily rock a Rolex, Omega or Breitling on their wrist, they choose to go for the versatile watch the world can afford—and why not! G-Shock is perhaps the only watch collection in the world that makes sense (in terms of price, durability, and timekeeping), a package we feel no other watchmaker can offer – for a steal of a price. Still not convinced? Well here are 7 reasons why you should own at least one G-shock in your life:

1. Built to last

Sure, Swiss watches have finesse, but if you have a reputation for being ‘indestructible’, G-Shock is the watch for you, and perhaps the only watch in the world that gives you a ‘Triple-10’ guarantee, i.e., 10 bar or 100 meters water resistance watch, a 10 year battery life and the ability to withstand a 10m drop (a three story building). Add a couple of bucks more for a premium version and you’ll get one that’s even 200m water resistant!

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The Latest G-Shock collection does more than just telling time, with features like World-timer, Chronograph, Bluetooth connectivity and more!

2. More for less

Not just durability, but a plethora of features are a big reason why several armed forces around the world made the G-Shock their preferred watch. Not only did the watch stand out in terms of durability and ruggedness, it allowed wearers to view the time to the second with incomparable accuracy (after all it’s digital). The rubber strap and casing just made the watch a perfect companion for long treks and missions in the most challenging of conditions.

“I got one about 7 years ago when I was in the military. They are pretty rugged, work well, and the one I had also had a digital compass and altimeter that came in handy. It’s still going strong after all these years later while my Armani has popped out twice.” – Ex U.S. Armed Forces Serviceman.

Well.

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Durability and a host of features have made the G-Shock the preferred watch for armed force professionals around the world

3. Wise investment (clearly)

If time is money for you, then you’re clearly getting more than what you asked for. The newest collection of the ‘G’ comes with exciting features like a built-in altimeter, navigating compass, bluetooth connectivity and a world timer accurate to 1-2 seconds a month. And such is their durability (mentioning it for the third time now) that G-Shocks last for generations rather than years. Even ‘the most expensive’ one for Rs. 16k is a no-brainer: if you wore it each day for a decade, it represents a cost per wear of roughly Rs. 4 a day. Again, that’s for the most expensive one.

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Very few, in fact, none can compare to what the G-Shock can offer at such a low price.

4. Loved by celebrities around the world

Eminem, Pharrell Williams, Chris Martin, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Bradley Cooper (and the list goes on) have loved and adored the G-Shock for many years. Of course they flaunt their luxury timepieces when they will, but they’re not shy about flaunting their love for this one either. There obviously must be something going right with this watch.

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Left: Eminem wearing a G-shock at one of his performances, Top: Ed Sheeran showing of his Fluroroscent G-Shock and Bottom: Chris Martin, who wears a different G-Shock  everytime he’s live on stage!

5. Your survival ‘sidekick’

How fast? How hot? How deep? How high? The G-shock shall tell you that with ease. The tools and features offered in their collections are immense and of course, accurate. With just the touch of a button, you get all the information you need, whether you’re moving in the right direction, controlling your music, traveling around the world switching time zones, or even scaling a mountain. Just so you know, their watches with an altimeter can read altitude ranging between 700m to 10,000m (Mt. Everest is 8,848m).

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The average G-Shock is water resistant between 100 to 200 meters

6. Sport-proof (the all-rounder)

Mud, sweat, and dirt might not be high up on your list of problems, but ask an athlete and they’ll tell you how dirty your watch can get after a jog or session of football, cricket or tennis. Dirt caused by playing can get problematic if it gets into the mechanism or (worst case scenario) dial of the watch and this is where the G-Shock aces it again. The rubber body is sealed to withstand any onslaught of dust, sand or water particles and houses the unique “floating module” where the quartz mechanism of the watch literally floats free in a urethane foam inside, which therefore allows the watch to withstand all forms of shocks while you’re playing.

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The rubber body of the watch is designed to withstand any onslaught of dust, sand or water particles. Even mud!

7. Fifty shades of ‘G’

What Swatch is to Europe, the G-Shock is to Asia and America. Beyond sports personalities, celebrities, and professionals, people with a taste for fashion have always added a G-Shock to their collection. Coming in multiple styles and color options, you can be assured that there’s one made to suit your taste.

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The G-Shock collection comes in multiple style, feature and color options, depending on your preferences.

Bonus point: make sure it’s original.

Having a popular watch like the Casio G-Shock also comes with risks – which are tons of imitation (fake) versions of it. And while they might look strikingly similar or the same, they might not last you for even a week, let alone ten years! So when you do decide to add one to your collection, make sure it’s a genuine one with all the warranty and certification included.

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You can get yours right here at ethoswatches.com!

Which G-Shock do you own? Tell us in the comments section below!

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23 comments
  • James April 28, 2023 at 12:07 pm

    Your post also highlighted the watch’s stylish design and the range of colors it’s available in, which is a major factor for many people when it comes to selecting a watch. Your post was informative and well-written, and I appreciate you sharing your insights on this fantastic timepiece. I look forward to reading more of your content in the future.

  • Michael January 16, 2023 at 8:53 pm

    I have a master of g,the grb200-1b and I love it,very stylish and very rugged with all the bells and whistles you could ever want or need,amazing job Casio..

  • CHJ December 19, 2021 at 8:34 pm

    Beautifully written.

  • Garry Marvin Mark February 28, 2021 at 7:37 am

    Mili

  • Nyenje Andrew December 1, 2018 at 12:50 pm

    I got a g-shock dw6900 both analog and digital but am facing a problem, the digital side stopped working don’t know if i pressed some where or some thing is wrong.I really need your guys.

    • Ranvijaysinh Jhala December 4, 2018 at 3:16 pm

      Hello Nyenje,

      We’re sorry to hear about your watch troubles. Please click on this link: https://www.ethoswatches.com/repair-and-service, and request a call-back with your details, and someone should get back to you soon. We hope this helps.

      The Watch Guide team

  • Andrew Mattson June 12, 2018 at 10:40 pm

    Started with a black out model..I now have 2 rangeman’s a mudmaster and a gulfmaster on the way…these is an addiction,but a good one!

  • Joss Cues May 29, 2018 at 5:48 am

    I have owned 3 Casio watches and all 3 were good time keepers. The only problem is the straps are pure crapulous. The downside being the straps are not cheap to replace, a total rip off in fact. I found it cheaper to buy secondhand Casio watches off eBay, while I slowly build up a collection of watches without straps.

  • yashwin October 14, 2017 at 9:30 pm

    i got a g mix gba 400

  • DIPAK PANDIT July 17, 2017 at 3:10 pm

    I have CASIO G-SHOCK GA-700-1ADR and this watch is a beast. My most favourite feature of this watch is, if you pressed ADJUST button for 3 seconds, then hour and minute hand moves aside and gives clear view of digital panel.

    • MANAN February 23, 2018 at 9:08 pm

      for how much u bought and what is ur colour. is it value for money????

  • Alice June 20, 2017 at 10:12 pm

    Incredibly G-Shocks are the most powerful and strongest watches in the world. Yes in the world.
    Saw a review over the internet and it shocked me by showing the strength of it.

  • Shadab Sheikh June 16, 2017 at 7:53 pm

    I have a Casio G Shock G Mix. It comes with loads of features. Love my watch.
    Awesome article here. Thanks.

  • Roshan Patel May 9, 2017 at 6:30 pm

    Is there ANY G-shock with 100m water resistance? As much i know, all G-shock have 200m WR…

  • Ilyes March 24, 2017 at 5:59 pm

    I have the gg 1000 mudmaster…Great watch i love it

  • David Lawlor March 3, 2017 at 5:35 am

    Mudman G-9300-1ER 4years old. Watersports, running, cycling, fishing and shooting. Toothbrush and some soap and it comes up like new.

  • ADITYA January 19, 2017 at 3:17 pm

    i own a casio g shock GA-110GB-1ADR

  • Agam January 9, 2017 at 3:33 pm

    I own the most popular g shock the GA-110GB-1ADR and i have been wearing it for around 2 years now and i feel happy to invest in it. The only problem i face is my thin wrist on which a g shock doesnt looks so good

  • TEJAS July 6, 2016 at 8:06 am

    I have a Casio G Shock G Mix. It comes with loads of features. Love my watch.
    Awesome article here. Thanks.

    • Deejay SDB June 16, 2017 at 7:55 pm

      Me too bro

  • sharavana May 6, 2016 at 9:05 am

    Nice watches at affordable price and high durability with loads of features.

  • Sachin May 2, 2016 at 4:56 am

    I own a Multi Band 6, 20 Bar water resist. It’s a tough as nails, everyday grinder. I love my G !
    Thanks for the nice write-up :)

    • Chen Puah March 18, 2017 at 10:08 am

      I have the Ga110nm-2a model which is a very popular model along with the other ones in the metallic series. It’s durable , rugged, and waterproof which comes in very handy for me as I do diving and underwater dolphin kicks in my swim practices , meets and competitions. It gets very wet and it’s completely fine. It also comes with a ton of features which is great. Overall great value for your money

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