G-Shock Gravitymaster Aviation Watches Buying Guide

G-Shock Aviation Series Watches

The G-Shock Gravitymaster Aviation Series is one of the most exciting and popular G-Shock specialty lines. As part of the Master of G series, it features the latest technology and is intended for professional use. The aviation models are also known as the Gravitymaster series or the Sky Cockpit series in Japan.

All the aviation Gravitymaster models are large-size watches with analog displays and feature shock resistance and 200 meter water resistance. Some Gravitymaster models offer Triple G Resist protection from shock, centrifugal gravity (g-forces), and heavy vibration.

G-Shock GA-1000 Aviation Watch

Main Features: Twin Sensor (digital compass with bearing memory, thermometer), dedicated compass button
Other Features: Auto Neon Illuminator UV-LED light, world time, 4 daily alarms/1 snooze alarm, hourly time signal, 1/100 second stopwatch, countdown timer, full auto-calender, 12/24 hour formats, button tone on/off, 2-year battery
List Price: $250

Notes: When using the compass on the GA series the seconds hand will point north while the direction name and direction angle value will be shown on the two digital displays.

G-Shock GA1000-1A Aviation Watch

G-Shock GA-1100 Aviation Watch

Main Features: Twin Sensor, dedicated compass button, dual time displays
Other Features: LED Backlight (Super Illuminator) with Afterglow, auto light switch, world time, 4 daily alarms/1 snooze alarm, hourly time signal, 1/100 second stopwatch, countdown timer, full auto-calender, 12/24 hour formats, button tone on/off, 2-year battery
List Price: $250

Notes: The GA-1100 is notable for having a second analog time display, allowing you to view two time zones simultaneously.

G-Shock GA1100-1A3 Aviation

G-Shock GR-B100 Aviation Watch

Main Features: Tough Solar, Bluetooth Mobile Link
Other Features: Neo-Brite luminous hands and markers, world time, 1/1000 stopwatch (for 1st 60 minutes, 1/10 second after 60 minutes, max 23:59’59″9), countdown timer (24 hours), 5 alarms, battery level indicator, full auto double Super Illuminator LED light
List Price: $300

Notes: The G-Shock GR-B100 is the second (after the GPW-2000) and most affordable Gravitymaster watch with the Bluetooth mobile link function. The Bluetooth connection provides a flight log point recording function, automatic time adjustment, easy watch setting, and phone finder function through the G-Shock Connected smartphone app.

G-Shock GR-B100-1A2 Gravitymaster

G-Shock GW-A1100 Aviation Watch

Main Features: Tough Solar, Multi-Band 6, Triple G Resist, Compass, Smart Access, Sapphire Crystal
Other Features: Neo-brite Luminous Hands and Markers, Tough Movement, world time, beeper alarm, 1/20 second chronograph, countdown timer, full auto-calendar day/date display, 12/24 hour formats
List Price: $650

Notes: The GW-A1100 has a sapphire crystal which is only available on a few high-end G-Shock models. We like the looks of the GW-A1000 but prefer the compass sensor of the GW-A1100 over the thermometer. The “Fly-Back” button seen in the photo allows the chronograph to be instantly reset and restarted. Unlike most G-Shock watches, this model does not have an LED light.

G-Shock GWA1100-1A3 Aviation Watch

G-Shock GPW-1000 Aviation Watch

Main Features: Tough Solar, Multi-Band 6, Smart Access, GPS Hybrid Wave Ceptor
Other Features: Carbon fiber insert band, Neo-Brite luminous hands and markers, Tough Movement, LED Super Illuminator Light, world time, beeper alarm, 1/20 second chronograph, countdown timer, full auto-calendar, day/date display, 12/24 hour formats, low battery alert
List Price: $950

Notes: The GPW-1000 was the first G-Shock watch with GPS Hybrid Wave Ceptor technology. This allows the watch to sync the time with GPS satellite signals if outside the range of Multi-Band 6 radio signals. It also allows the watch to adjust the time zone and DST automatically. As one of only a few G-Shock models with this GPS timekeeping feature, it is one of the most innovative aviation watches available. The GPW-1000 is a good choice for a pilot who is constantly crossing time zones. Its features are also useful beyond aviation and in the realm of extreme travel and adventuring.

GPW1000-1A Gravitymaster Aviation Watch

G-Shock GPW-2000 Aviation Watch

Main Features: Tough Solar, 3-Way Time Sync (Multi-Band 6, GPS, 3-Way Sync with Bluetooth mobile link), GPS tracking
Other Features: Carbon fiber insert band, Neo-Brite luminous hands and markers, Tough Movement, LED Super Illuminator Light, world time, beeper alarm, stopwatch, countdown timer, full auto-calendar, day/date display, low battery alert
List Price: $800

Notes: The GPW-2000 has the same features as the GPW-1000 plus more while coming in at a lower price point. New features include Bluetooth connectivity to a smartphone, which gives the phone another method to automatically sync the time. The Bluetooth link can also be used to adjust the watch settings and alarm, and for GPS tracking with the flight log function on the G-Shock Connected app. The watch also displays latitude and longitude position information from GPS signals on its display. The GPW-2000 has the same high-end components as the GPW-1000 such as an anti-reflective sapphire crystal and a carbon fiber insert band. It also has a screw-free band design to prevent the band coming loose when exposed to heavy vibration.

G-Shock GPW-2000-1A Gravitymaster

G-Shock GWR-B1000 Aviation Watch

Main Features: Tough Solar, Multi-Band 6, Bluetooth smartphone link, Triple G Resist
Other Features: Carbon fiber bezel, carbon fiber insert band, sapphire crystal, Neo-Brite luminous hands, 1-second stopwatch with flyback function (24 hours), 1-second countdown timer (24 hours), 1 independent daily alarm, battery level indicator, and Super Illuminator LED light
List Price: $800 (for GWRB1000-1A1)

Notes: The GWR-B1000 is the first Gravitymaster watch to utilize the Carbon Core Guard, an innovative carbon-reinforced case structure that results in a smaller size (50.1 x 46.4 x 16.9 mm) and the lightest Gravitymaster at 72 grams. It is the first G-Shock with a Carbon Monocoque (single shell) case, and the exterior metal parts are made of rust-resistant titanium.

G-Shock GWR-B1000-1A1 Gravitymaster

G-Shock Gravitymaster Features Overview:

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ModelGA-1000GA-1100GR-B100GW-A1100GPW-1000GPW-2000GWR-B1000
Analog/Digital DisplayXXX
Full Analog DisplayXXXX
Multi-Band 6XXXX
Tough SolarXXXXX
ThermometerXX
CompassXXX
LightLEDLEDLEDNoLEDLEDLED
Triple G ResistXXXX
Sapphire CrystalXXXX
GPS Time
X
Bluetooth Mobile LinkXX
Width (mm)52.152.153.853.856.057.246.4
List Price$250$250$300$650$950$800$800
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rafael del fierro
rafael del fierro
8 years ago

will there be UV-LED multiband 6 available? I just want visibility at night and atomic features i.e, auto dst.

Regards,

Rafael

G-Central
G-Central
8 years ago

Hmm, not sure about future aviation releases with LED light and Multi-Band 6… right now the GPW-1000 is the only aviation model with that. Maybe you should look into the Gulfmaster, Mudmaster, or the import G-STEEL models with Multi-Band 6.

Karan Koonan
Karan Koonan
6 years ago

This guide was really informative! Is there a guide like this for the Gulfmaster series? I checked the site a bit, could not find one.

As someone who is considering buying a Gulfmaster but is not sure which one, I would really appreciate a guide like this. Especially since we have a Quad-Sensor, haha.

G-Central
G-Central
6 years ago
Reply to  Karan Koonan

Not yet but maybe I will write one in the future. For now you can read our articles about the different Gulfmaster models: GWN-Q1000 (Tough Solar/Multi-Band 6, Quad Sensor), GWN-1000 (Tough Solar/Multi-Band 6, Triple Sensor), and GN-1000 (Twin Sensor). For price and features I recommend the GWN-1000.

Mariglen Macka
Mariglen Macka
5 years ago

How long does the battery last on a gravity master watch?

G-Central
G-Central
5 years ago
Reply to  Mariglen Macka

Depends on the model and if is solar or not. Estimated battery life for a non-solar Gravitymaster is 2 years. Solar rechargeable battery should last much longer.

monet
monet
4 years ago

i am looking for strap replacement for my gwa1100-5311 for almost a year now. is there any other strap replacement from a different model that will fit mine? thanks

Ron
Ron
4 years ago

The second hand of my ga1100 just stopped.. What is the reason behind it.. Any suggestions for me to do? Thanks

G-Central
G-Central
4 years ago
Reply to  Ron

Maybe get the battery replaced to see if that helps or send it to Casio for service.

Adepitan Adelaja
Adepitan Adelaja
4 years ago

I got the GW A1100 but it’s fake here in Nigeria

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