G-Shock Gravitymaster Aviation Watches Buying Guide

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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 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 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 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 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.

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 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.

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