G-SHOCK, the watch that brought the new concept of toughness to the timepiece.
It began with a reckless challenge to the conventional wisdom of the day, a developer’s belief that it was possible to construct a watch that wouldn’t break, even if dropped. Project Team Tough was formed to build it in 1981.
The team created over 200 prototypes one after another over a period of about two years. They finally arrived at a shock-resistant structure. This marked the birth of a technology that is tough to the core.
And G-SHOCK has continued its unceasing evolution ever since, in pursuit of greater toughness in every respect, from structure and materials to functions.
Stronger than ever, and targeting even greater strength, G-SHOCK’s challenge is never-ending.
Unceasing evolution
Low Temperature Resistant
A watch that continues to function even in extreme cold with resistance to low temperatures all the way down to −30°C.
MUD RESIST
An all-new G-SHOCK approach ensures dust- and mud-resistance, using two-tone molding to shield the case and module. Achieved with the revolutionary concept of eliminating spaces between the buttons and case.
ORIGIN
Inheriting the iconic form of the original DW-5000, this watch delivered strong sales for nine years through 1996, when the EL backlight-equipped DW-5600E was released.
BOYS SIZE G
A downsized G-SHOCK meticulously maintaining the same functionality and design as the DW-5600C, a compact watch considered to be the origin of the BABY-G line.
1/1000 Second Chronograph
Equipped with a stopwatch function delivering millisecond-level measurements — a feat originally said to be impossible in a wristwatch-sized timepiece — a revolutionary watch achieving accuracy comparable to equipment used at competitive athletic events.
THERMO SENSOR
The first sensor-equipped G-SHOCK, fitting a module with a thermo sensor into the limited space of the wristwatch, the watch offers display of temperatures from −20 to 60°C, plus graphic display of changes in temperature.
With its iconic triple graph dials sometimes likened to three eyes, the pioneer that sparked a G-SHOCK boom in Japan. The DW-5900C made an especially big hit with skateboarders on the US West Coast after first being released outside Japan in 1990, and it grabbed the spotlight in Japan when a string of musicians and other entertainment trendsetters began wearing the watch.
FROGMAN
The debut of the FROGMAN line of G-SHOCK timepieces delivering ISO 200-meter water resistance, employing asymmetrical design to ensure unimpeded wrist movement.
FIRST EL BACKLIGHT
The first G-SHOCK equipped with an EL backlight that gives a vivid glow in the dark. A vibrant red G logo appears in the LCD when the front button is pressed.
SKY FORCE
A G-SHOCK timepiece equipped with an atmospheric pressure sensor and altimeter, featuring an altitude memory function. The watch measures altitude from −6,000 to 6,000 min 5-m increments and provides an altitude alarm function that beeps when the designated altitude is reached.
NEXAX
NEXAX, a new approach to G-SHOCK design, introduces a new shock-resistant structure fully enveloping the case, including the case back, with urethane resin material based on a concept of Capsule Tough design. Newly developed shock absorbers are installed to provide both shock resistance and an exceptionally comfortable fit.
NEXAX
Employing G-SHOCK’s original NEXAX construction that envelops the case from the case back based on a concept of Capsule Tough design, the watch provides low-temperature resistance down to −20°C.
MUDMAN
The MUDMAN is born, a second G-SHOCK featuring a construction to offer strong mud and dust resistance. The buttons, which are particularly susceptible to mud and dust, are entirely covered with urethane material and are over-sized, making them easy to press even when wearing gloves.
MR-G
The MR-G line boasts the G-SHOCK shock-resistant structure with a metal construction for the first time, offering a sophisticated, adult-oriented design. Finally, in the 13th year since the debut of the G-SHOCK, the watch goes full-metal.
G-COOL
The G-COOL debuts with an entirely new streamlined form. While inheriting the shock-resistant structure of G-SHOCK, the watch incorporates refined elements, including a slim body and a dial with a negative LCD and a hologram.
CODE NAME CIPHER
Pursuing highly multifunctional wristwatches, Casio developed a G-SHOCK that can best be described as “an information device for the wrist.” The watch allows conversion using 16-character messages and Morse code and stores memory for up to 100 telephone numbers and 100 schedule items for one year.
RISEMAN
The very first RISEMAN model, equipped with a pair of built-in sensors providing measurements of atmospheric pressure, altitude, and temperature. The name means “the man closest to the sun.”
MASTER OF G
Debut of the RAYSMAN, a watch that stores up power from light to deliver its full potential even in the dark, with a battery mark displaying the battery level. Light received by the solar panel dial is converted to power to charge the battery.
MASTER OF G
The GAUSSMAN, the second analog-digital G-SHOCK, incorporates a mud-resistant structure as well. Developed in response to strong demand from analog supporters who resonated with the G-SHOCK concept of a shock-resistant structure.
MT-G
Debut of the MT-G, short for Metal-Twisted G-SHOCK, featuring innovative functional beauty achieved with combinations of metal and resin. The first MT-G watch adopts a new approach to the shock-resistant structure with the Triple Floating Guard.
NEXAX
Employing NEXAX, an original G-SHOCK approach that envelops the case from the back based on a concept of Capsule Tough design, the model incorporates winglike protectors to absorb impacts from the back of the watch.
MASTER OF G
Debut of the ANTMAN, the first G-SHOCK to receive standard time radio waves with time-calibration signals to ensure highly accurate timekeeping. Equipped with an antenna housed in the urethane resin cover on the left side.
DUPLEX LC DISPLAY
A dual-layer combination of different LCDs enables a diverse range of display options. The user can freely switch between a number of preset display modes to enjoy an ever-changing watch face.
ORIGIN
Employs a newly designed shock-resistant structure featuring a carbon fiber-reinforced resin case inserted with a specially processed metal reinforcement plate. The new construction achieves a profile comparable to the DW-5600E even while incorporating a solar panel.
The G
Incorporates radio wave reception in addition to the Casio original high-capacity Tough Solar charging system. Equipped with a compact, highly sensitive amorphous antenna capable of receiving standard time radio waves in Japan and North America.
MUDMAN
Employs a stopwatch function specially designed for rally races. Designed and engineered to provide a comfortable fit and continue working even amid the mud and dust of rally conditions with its dust- and mud-resistant construction.
GULFMAN
Rust-resistant titanium is adopted for all externally exposed metal components, from the screws, case back, and buckle down to the button shafts.
MT-G
Delivering on the passion for realizing the endless potential of G-SHOCK, this MT-G presents a new evolution in the form of a solar-powered, radio-controlled chronograph. The watch employs a shock-resistant five-motor analog module.
ORIGIN
While incorporating Multiband 5 radio control to receive time calibration signals transmitted from five stations around the world — Japan (two stations), North America, the UK, and Germany — the watch boasts the slimmest profile yet in the 5600 line, at just 12.7 mm.
RISEMAN
RISEMAN timepiece featuring the world’s first use of Multiband 6 radio control to receive time calibration signals from six stations around the world. Design incorporating a robust center shaft that runs through the case laterally enables the inclusion of twin sensors — a pressure sensor and thermo sensor — to measure altitude, barometric pressure, and temperature.
MR-G
The watch employs the Tough Movement incorporating a five-motor chronograph module, enabling Multiband 6 radio control for more accurate timekeeping in a wide range of areas, plus auto hand home position correction.
FROGMAN
Debut of the fifth-generation FROGMAN, a diver’s watch that delivers true value when pushed to the extremes. In addition to the shock-resistant structure, the watch incorporates water resistance, practicality, and functionality designed for underwater activities, as well as even more advanced solar charging system and Multiband 6 radio control.
GRAVITYMASTER
Capable of keeping time even amid the strong centrifugal force experienced during acrobatic flying and other such conditions. Hands are shaped to provide optimized weight balance, enabling high-speed rotation of the chronograph hands even during flight. Tough Movement-equipped.
GRAVITYMASTER
Designed to withstand the strong centrifugal forces of up to 12 G generated during flying competitions at speeds of up to 370 km/h, this pilot’s watch combines robustness with practicality, made possible by the original G-SHOCK technologies.
G-LIDE
A tide chart and lunar data display current information on 100 important tide points worldwide. The visual appearance is supported by a graphic pattern.
STANDARD
This glittering, highly individualistic metal model has features such as an eye-catching mirrored dial with a trendy colour scheme, a shiny coating and a colour LCD.
G-LIDE
This model gives the familiar G-SHOCK basic shape a trendy colour scheme. The most important functions include a tide graphic and moon data.
MUDMAN
A MUDMAN featuring a new dust- and mud-resistant construction. The newly developed structure with a single-piece urethane cover over the three-key line of buttons on one side provides an even tighter seal. Equipped with twin sensors to measure compass bearing and temperature.
GRAVITYMASTER
Newly developed Triple G Resist technology protects the module from shock, centrifugal force, and vibration. The space between the exterior case and the module contains high-grade αGEL® to reduce vibrations. The cylindrical module shape inspired by seismically isolated structures used for earthquake-proofing and the covered sides and base help prevent strong vibrations from reaching the module.
Provides connectivity with smartphones offering Bluetooth® Low Energy support to provide automatic time correction and notifications of incoming calls, emails, and more on the watch display. The watch can be tapped to stop the smartphone’s ringtone, and a watch button can be pressed to find the phone.
ORIGIN
Inheriting the iconic case and face design of the very first G-SHOCK — the DW-5000 — this watch also adds Multiband 6 to receive time calibration signals transmitted from six stations around the world — Japan (two stations), China, the US, the UK, and Germany — for automatic time correction, plus the Tough Solar charging system.
GRAVITYMASTER
The Triple G Resist construction helps the watch withstand three types of gravitational acceleration — shock, centrifugal force, and vibration. Meanwhile, the Smart Access system enables smooth operation of a wide range of functions.
GRAVITYMASTER
The first G-SHOCK to employ carbon-fiber in the second hand used to indicate direction. It also uses sapphire crystal with a non-reflective coating. The watch with the widest face in the SKY COCKPIT line at 35.65 mm..
MT-G
New development yields the shock-resistant Core Guard structure. Employing the Triple G Resist construction as well, the watch delivers on its passion for the ultimate in toughness. It also features a layered-composite band with fine-resin panels offering excellent durability to the underside of the band. On top of Smart Access and Multiband 6, the watch also offers dual time for simultaneous display of times in two cities.
RANGEMAN
Featuring the newly developed ultra-tough Button Guard Cylinder construction, a timepiece intended for specialist use in particularly harsh environments. It also includes a direct time-stamp function capable of storing the time with a single button push, a stopwatch that can also be started with a single push, a high-brightness LED backlight, and a carbon fiber insert band.
GULFMASTER
The first G-SHOCK to feature triple sensor (ver. 3) and Smart Access technology together. The triple sensor measures compass bearing, barometric pressure and altitude, and temperature, with freely moving inset dial hands to indicate atmospheric pressure changes and compass bearing.
GRAVITYMASTER
The GPS hybrid radio-controlled, solar-powered system*2 enables precision timekeeping around the world, further expanding the reach of the G-SHOCK brand of tough watches.
*1 Based on a Casio survey as of June 25, 2014.
*2 A feature offering location measurement via GPS or time adjustment using standard time radio wave reception powered by Casio original solar charging system.
G’MIX
Pairs with the newly developed G’MIX dedicated smartphone app* using a large rotary switch at the 3 o’clock position to enable intuitive music controls including skipping between tracks, volume adjustment, and an equalizer function to adjust the tonal quality and “live” feeling of music.
* Support for the dedicated G’MIX app is no longer offered..
MUDMASTER
A dust- and mud-resistant construction keeps out sand, mud, and dust to ensure reliable operation even in the harshest of conditions. Loaded with a variety of functions to support use at the extremes of the earth, from jungles to deserts, including triple sensor (ver. 3) technology to provide precise information on mission-critical measurements, such as compass bearing, temperature, and altitude.
MT-G
Featuring the MT-G original Core Guard structure and Triple G Resist, the watch also incorporates the long awaited GPS hybrid radio-controlled, solar-powered system.
FROGMAN
The first FROGMAN diving watch equipped with a depth meter, developed based on advice and feedback from professional divers, whose duties take them into some of the toughest environments imaginable. Provides measurements for a wealth of important diving information including compass bearing and water temperature, as well as ISO 200-meter water resistance and a depth gauge capable of measuring down to 80 meters.
GULFMASTER
Designed for those who set out on marine missions in harsh conditions, a timepiece delivering a higher-dimensional fusion of toughness and information recognition. The first quad-sensor G-SHOCK, providing high-precision measurements of water depth, compass bearing, barometric pressure and temperature, and altitude.
An analog-digital combination watch featuring a front button — an iconic feature of G-SHOCK face design, emblematic of toughness — at the 6 o’clock position.
GRAVITYMASTER
To deliver the precision timekeeping that aviation missions demand, the watch features a time adjustment system pairing a GPS hybrid radio-controlled, solar-powered system with Bluetooth® connectivity.
* Based on a Casio survey as of March 1, 2017
G-STEEL
Chronograph with an analog display expressing a passion for the challenge of delivering new, truly tough design. Equipped with Bluetooth® connectivity as well, to ensure absolute accuracy.
RANGEMAN
A watch built to resist impacts, dust and mud, low temperatures, and underwater pressure, featuring the world’s first*1 solar-assisted GPS navigation function*2. Delivers strong, reliable support in mission-critical situations with a guide function combining GPS capabilities with a compass to lead the way to the desired destination, as well as a memory function that records track and waypoint data.
*1 Based on a Casio survey as of January 30, 2018.
*2 Solar charging can be used to resume GPS functions for a limited time even when the battery level is too low to support GPS functions.
ORIGIN
The G-SHOCK point of origin — the iconic DW-5000 — realized in a full-metal form. A new shock-resistant structure employs hard stainless steel for the bezel and band, and advanced functions such as Smartphone Link are included as well.
GRAVITYMASTER
Delivers high strength and the lightest weight of any watch in the GRAVITYMASTER line with a carbon fiber-reinforced resin case and the newly developed shock-resistant Carbon Core Guard structure to protect the module.
METAL COVERED
Design featuring all-new coloration, materials, and finishing while maintaining the distinctive design identity of the digital-analog combination GA-110. A timepiece clad in a metal exterior, born of a novel industrial-meets-street design concept.
A new approach to toughness-driven design adopting an integrated bezel and band construction, with Smartphone Link to facilitate a full range of functions. Features bezel design with a construction comprising separate top and bottom components.
