Here is a glossary of G-Shock features as well as significant G-Shock models and terms:
Analog-Digital: A watch with both analog hands and an LCD digital display.
Asia: Usually refers to all the Asian countries except for Japan, includes countries in the Asia-Pacific region and continent of Asia.
Baby-G: A sister brand to G-Shock featuring women’s watches with shock resistance and at least 100-meter water resistance.
Carbon Core Guard: A new type of G-Shock structure featuring a fiber reinforced resin case, which allows for guardless buttons and smaller and lighter watches.
DLC: Refers to the “diamond-like carbon” coating, a deluxe scratch-resistant treatment seen on some MR-G luxury models and other special models.
DW-5000C: The first G-Shock model introduced in 1983. It was available as the DW-5000C-1A with red accent and DW-5000C-1B with gold/yellow accent.
DW-5600: A current basic G-Shock model that is the direct descendant of the DW-5000C. The Tough Solar/Multi-Band 6 version is the GW-M5610.
DW-6900: A long-running G-Shock series introduced in 1995, known for its iconic round case and front EL backlight button. The Tough Solar/Multi-Band 6 version is the GW-6900.
EL Backlight: Electro-luminescent backlight which illuminates the background of the entire digital display. Seen on some digital models like the DW-5600 and DW-6900.
Frogman: G-Shock’s professional diving line of watches featuring a screw-lock case back and ISO Diver’s 200M water resistance.
Full Auto Backlight: The full auto light feature can be set to activate with just a turn of the wrist to look at the watch and it will only activate in the dark. A non-full “auto” backlight can be set to activate automatically but will also activate in daylight.
G-LIDE: Extreme sports line of G-Shock watches designed for surfing and snowboarding.
G-SQUAD: A fitness line of G-Shock watches featuring a Step Tracker and Bluetooth connectivity.
G-STEEL: A mid-range analog-digital G-Shock line featuring a stainless steel body and dual-layer bezel. Options include resin and stainless steel bands and resin and stainless steel outer bezels.
GMW-B5000: The first full-metal 5000-series square model, introduced in 2018.
GPS Hybrid Wave Ceptor: Uses Multi-Band 6 radio time syncing or GPS time signals when out of range of the Multi-Band 6 transmitter stations. Seen in high-end models like the GPW-1000, MTG-G1000, and MRG-G1000.
Gravitymaster: A line of G-Shock aviation watches, inspired by the look of instrument panels.
Gulfmaster: A boating and maritime G-Shock line.
GW-5000: A G-Shock model that is considered by many to be the best 5000-5600 model with a screw-back case like the original DW-5000C and Tough Solar/Multi-Band 6.
Kikuo Ibe: The creator and “Father of G-Shock,” now Research and Development Chief Engineer at Casio. His motto is “Never give up.”
Master of G: Professional line of G-Shock watches that includes the “-man” and “-master” series.
MR-G: The top G-Shock line of analog watches featuring titanium bodies and bands.
MT-G: Metal-Twisted G-Shock line of luxury watches made of stainless steel and resin.
Mudman: Mud-resistant line of digital G-Shock watches.
Mudmaster: Analog-digital mud-resistant G-Shock line.
Multi-Band 6: A feature that automatically syncs the watch time with atomic clocks through the reception of radio waves from six transmitters worldwide. The transmitters are located in Japan (Fukushima and Kyushu), North America, England, Germany, and China. Also known as Multiband 6, Wave Ceptor, and “radio-controlled.” It is sometimes referred to as “atomic” timekeeping since it syncs the time with atomic clocks.
Neon Illuminator: Uses a UV-A (blacklight) LED to illuminate phosphorous-coated hands and index in the dark.
Premium Production Line: Part of the Yamagato Casio factory in Japan where the most experienced employees assemble high-end G-Shock watches like the MT-G and MR-G series.
Pro Trek: Casio brand of outdoor watches featuring Tough Solar power and environmental sensors.
Rangeman: G-Shock survival line of digital watches featuring solar-power and Triple Sensor. The GPR-B1000 series also includes GPS tracking and navigation.
Reverse LCD Display: An inverted digital display with a black background and lighter digits. Also known as a “negative LCD display.”
S Series: A smaller G-Shock line of watches that are about 30% smaller than their full-size counterparts.
Sapphire: A type of display glass that offers superior scratch resistance than the standard mineral glass.
Step Tracker: A pedometer feature in some G-Shock and Baby-G watches that records steps taken.
STN LCD Display: Super-twisted nematic LCD display that provides better viewing and contrast over regular LCD displays.
Super Illuminator: An extra-bright LED light.
Titanium: A lightweight metal that is lighter than stainless steel and resistant to rust.
Tough Leather: A synthetic leather band seen on some G-STEEL models.
Tough Movement: An analog movement featuring Tough Solar power, Multi-Band 6 radio time syncing, a hybrid mount structure for enhanced durability and resistance to g-forces, and an hourly automatic needle correction function. This feature is found on high-end analog G-Shock and Pro Trek watches.
Tough Solar: Casio’s solar watch technology that uses solar panels on the display and a rechargeable battery.
Triple G Resist: Resistance to shock, g-forces, and vibration. Seen in some Gravitymaster and MT-G watches.
Triple Sensor: Environmental sensors including a pressure sensor (altimter-barometer), compass, and thermometer. It may also include a water depth sensor in place of the pressure sensor as in the case of the Frogman GWF-D1000.
Twin Sensor: Environmental sensors including compass and thermometer.
I am looking for a watch for a 8 year old boy. It must have a timer which you can set for 20 minute intervals and have them repeat daily without setting. During waking hours. This is for medical reasons. Could you suggest the best one for him
Thank you
Most G-Shock watches have a countdown timer but it needs to be started manually and can’t be set to run automatically at a certain time daily. A watch like the GWM5610 has 4 daily alarms that can be used as a reminder to start the countdown timer. The GD110 has an auto-repeat countdown timer that will repeat after completion but initially needs to be started manually. The GD110 has only one daily alarm and is a much bigger watch.
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It would be nice to have FG-Shock model with tide/moon/temp and sun rise/set info. Also solar/wave ceptor.
Please!
Thank you
Roger
The upcoming G-Shock Gulfmaster GWN-Q1000 model with Quad Sensor has all these features.
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I want to buy G SHock GBA 400 (bluetooth watch) immediately. I have a quick question before i buy the watch. I have seen videos for GA110 where in when we adjust the time of digital clock, the hour and minute hand of analog watch adjusts to correct timing automatically ” after pressing the adjust button.
I want to know if i adjust digital time of GBA400, will the time dilayed by hour and minute hand of Analog display, wiill also be adjusted automatically?? Please reply soon
Yes the analog hands will automatically adjust to match the time on the digital display.
I have ordere G-Shock GA100 1A 9DR. But I am looking to buy a watch with Triple sensor. Also I don’t know if it’s battery is solar rechargable. Please suggest.
That model does not have solar power. The G-Shock watches with Triple Sensor with altimeter/barometer are the GW-9400 Rangeman, GWN-1000 and GWN-Q1000 Gulfmaster, and GWG-1000 Mudmaster. The GWF-D1000 Frogman has a Triple Sensor but with a water depth meter and no altimeter/barometer. Also you may want to consider a Casio Pro Trek watch with Triple Sensor.
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Do any of the G-Shock models come with a vibrating alarm? I don’t like to wake my wife up in the morning as we work at different times.
Yes, the GD-350 (amazon link) has a vibrating alarm (and is one of our top picks for military use), but I’m not sure if it would be strong enough to wake you up from sleeping.
Hi Why do some say protection and others say shock resistant?
Just a matter of design.
Hey, I’m looking for a watch with Bluetooth plus triple sensors (compass, thermometer-barometer, altimeter) and tough solar, multi band 6 triple g- resist and GPS. Are there any? If not then you tell me the watch with Bluetooth and Triple sensors only. Please reply fast and thank you.
Hey ! Sorry I forgot. It should be digital or analog-digital
Forgot again sorry! It should have a sunrise/sunset data plus GPS Hybrid Wave Ceptors.
Sorry but none of the combinations you are asking for are available, maybe someday in the future…
Okay then it should have bluetooth plus the triple sensors that’s it. And I wanna ask a you a question. Which G-Shock watch is suitable for sports mudman/mudmaster/gulfmaster and for an environment with both rain and dust(not necessary)? Or can Rangeman help me? I don’t want watches made only for diving etc. purposes
There are no G-Shocks with both Bluetooth and Triple Sensor. Rangeman is also mud/dust resistant like the Mudman and Mudmaster.
https://www.g-central.com/g-shock-rangeman-gpr-b1000-1-with-gps-navigation-system/
G-shock watch indicates 10 bar or 20 bar on a model ….what was that indicated in all watches of g-shock….is there any difference between 10bar and 20 bar watch????…can u explain me fast as fast…..i asked this question everyone who wears g-shock but nobody knows…..reply me fast as you can….
10 Bar means it is water-resistant to 100 meters, 20 bar is water-resistant to 200 meters. Current G-Shock models have 200-meter water resistance.
Is the gshock watch waterproof i really need to know it
Yes water-resistant to 200 meters.
Hi I am chasing a watch with analog and didgital that has compass and solar also dust proof would be a big advantage.
Any help please
GWG-1000 Mudmaster fits all those criteria. Also might want to consider GWN-1000 Gulfmaster for a more affordable option.
I am thinking of buying the GG-1000 which has all the features I require, but I’ve just realised that the digital time is not illuminated when light is pushed. Could you please tell me which model closest to the GG-1000 would illuminate the digital world time in the dark and also have compass, world tome zones and analog/ digital. Thanks
Hmm closest to features and price of the GG-1000 would probably be a GWN-1000 Gulfmaster. It has dual LED lights with one light dedicated to the LCD display.
Hi i am looking for one that has on metal on back or buckle as sister is allergic any ideas please
Allergic to resin? All G-Shocks have metal case backs.
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I’m Melon
I wanted to know how to turn on EL on Casio G-Shock DW-9052
Plz tell fast
And how to turn on afterglow
It’s on by default and you can’t adjust it on this model.
Press the button on the front with the “G” on it, or if you’re talking about turning on the EL flash for the alarm, countdown alarm, and hourly signal, in timekeeping mode hold down the bottom-right button for 2 seconds until you see the backlight indicator on the display, above where the seconds are. Please refer to the manual. https://support.casio.com/en/manual/manualsearch.php?cid=009&MODULE=1659
Hi I am looking for GA1000 straps. Where can I search?
PacParts.com and eBay