Here is a summary summarizing all the points covered:
- How did G-Shock come about?
- Are G-Shock watches as durable as they say?
- How to choose your G-Shock watch?
- How to adjust your G-Shock watch?
- Can you connect your G-Shock watch to your phone?
- Are you still unable to set the time on your watch?
- On which wrist should you wear your watch?
It all started when G-Shock shook up the world of watchmaking with the launch of its first digital wristwatch models deemed “unbreakable”.
Indeed, G-Shock knew how to be avant-garde and respond to a need that no other product met: Durability .
With its shock resistance as well as its various features, G-Shock inspires people to follow their own path, without worrying about the barriers that one might encounter.
To better understand how G-Shock got here we have to go back to this precise moment…
How did G-Shock come to be?
If to this day, the G-Shock brand has this reputation and is still up to date, it is partly thanks to Mr. Kikuo Ibe, the creator of the brand.
One day like any other, Kikuo Ibe went to his workplace, Casio. He wore a watch on his wrist, the one his father had given him, it was of great value to him. Later that day, Kikuo Ibe dropped his watch on the ground and it was completely unusable. After this event, Kikuo Ibe decided to create a range of unbreakable watches! He wanted to make his watches the strongest on the market. He had this concept well before, but this incident reinforced this idea and pushed him to develop the G-Shock range, which is still relevant to this day.
Now, Kikuo Ibe is leveraging its 35 years of expertise by constantly innovating, thanks to G-Shock watches.
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His creation
The name G-Shock takes its name from Gravitational Shock and was created in 1983. It is a line of Japanese watches, owned by Casio. They were developed with the aim of being very resistant or even "unbreakable", they can endure a lot of tests and resist extreme conditions, this is the reason why they are used for military use, for professionals or for those who practice extreme sports.
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Their particularities
Most watches are made from quartz, they can be with digital, analog or mixed display. Quartz is one of G-Shock's main features to make their watches "unbreakable". This choice is explained by the precision as well as the resistance to shock, which this material offers, in order to replace this with the mechanical movements of a classic watch.
Nowadays, G-Shock watches are robust enough to withstand shock, vibration and deep water immersion. Numerous collaborations have taken place with personnel at significant risk, such as: firefighters, aviation units as well as naval units.
But above all, what makes G-Shock strong is its diverse and varied functionalities, making their watches versatile and can be described as tools. Indeed, many so-called classic features have been added to their models: time, alarm clock, stopwatch, countdown and lighting. But G-Shock wasn’t content with just that! Some models also offer: internal memory that can store data, a calendar, a world clock, automatic synchronization based on atomic clocks and the GPS network, solar operation, Bluetooth, a digital compass, a thermometer as well as a barometer/altimeter.
Are G-Shock watches as durable as they say?
The answer is yes ! Get ready because what follows will leave you speechless. Indeed, G-Shock watches truly live up to their reputation as “unbreakable” watches.
So much so that a G-Shock watch was entered into the Guinness World Record.
On December 12, 2017, the brand was awarded a record thanks to its models, that of the most resistant watch having withstood the crushing of an imposing heavy weight equivalent to 24.97 tonnes, or almost 25 tonnes! This is the first time that a watch of this magnitude has been able to accomplish a feat of this kind. And if this watch was able to support such a heavy weight, then imagine what you could do with yours, without having the fear of making it obsolete.
Here is the model that made it possible to obtain this record, the DW5600E-1 watch
Please find the The Origin DW-5600BB model on our website
How to choose your G-Shock watch?
We currently offer several models, in different colors, at different prices and with different features, in order to maximize the chances of offering you a watch that meets your expectations and your lifestyle.
- If you are a rather sporty person, then the G-Squad GBD-800 watch is made for you!
Find the G-Squad GBD-800 model on our website
This G-Shock model is an asset for any runner or swimmer. Indeed, it offers useful and practical features for running, such as its 200 lap memory functionality, which consists of recording timings and the duration of laps completed, all thanks to a memory integrated into the watch.
It also has a step counter function, which as its name suggests allows you to know the number of steps you will take during your activity. In addition, it will not cause any discomfort when running due to its lightness and comfort.
It is also very useful for swimming thanks to the following characteristic, which is its waterproofness and can withstand a pressure of 20 bars and is compliant with the ISO 22810 standard. Its Stopwatch 1/100s - 24h functionality will be very useful to you, because it offers precision to 1/100th of a second over a maximum duration of 24 hours.
- If you are a discreet person, like me, who doesn't necessarily like wearing accessories like rings, bracelets, chains or even watches, the GA2110SU will change your mind!
Find the Classic GA2110SU model on our website
Indeed, this watch is one of the thinnest and lightest currently available on the market, thanks to its 11.8mm thickness and a weight reaching 51g. You won't even feel its presence when wearing this watch. It also has a trendy and elegant design, ideal for outings in the city.
Does its shape mean anything to you?
The shape of its dial is not insignificant. It is nicknamed Casioak, for the good reason that it draws its inspiration from the Royal Oak watch by Audemars Piguet, a brand renowned for its luxurious watches. The reference to this watch is distinguished by its octagonal dial which is specific to the Royal Oak, the community therefore decided to call this watch G-Shock by combining the two names: Casio + Oak, to obtain Casioak.
- If you are a person who likes to attract attention and who likes to stand out from others, then the GA-100 will please you!
Find the Classic GA-100 model on our website
She opts for a larger and more imposing design. The particularity of this watch is that most G-Shock watches are digital watches, here, this model combines digital with analog to result in the GA-100 .
In addition, it offers many useful features on a daily basis, such as the Snooze function which allows, if you turn off your watch's alarm, to go off a few minutes later, exactly like the functionality presented by alarm clocks. The Automatic Calendar function can also be useful to you, if you want to know the date quickly or if you do not have a periodic calendar within your reach or even if your phone no longer has enough battery to tell you, you will have your G-Shock watch.
How to adjust your G-Shock watch?
It is good to know that the explanations that follow concern the most common G-Shock watches, and cannot necessarily be applied to certain specific models.
First of all, most G-Shock watches have 4 buttons allowing the user to navigate or adjust their watch. The upper left corner is the "A" button, the upper right corner is the "B" button, the lower left corner is the "C" button, and the lower right corner is the "D" button.
For example, if you want to change the time, you just need to put the watch in "time indication" mode, to do this hold down the "A" button for a few seconds, then it will be displayed to you ADJ screen, then SET. Afterwards you will only have to use the buttons on the right side, these are "B" and "D", as buttons used to increase or decrease.
Can you connect your G-Shock watch to your phone?
Yes, you can connect your G-Shock watch to your phone but only if the model you have has the Bluetooth function.
Thanks to this feature you will be able to set the time from your smartphone, but you will also be able to have access to many other features.
To do this you must have downloaded the Casio "Connected" application, which was developed with the aim of optimal use of your G-Shock watches. To be able to connect your phone to your watch, make sure that these two devices are within one meter of each other and that they have Bluetooth activated. Launch the application and press the "C" button until a connection takes place.
Still can't set the time on your watch?
Do not be afraid ! You will be able to find and consult the user manual for your watch online using its model number. Each of the G-Shock watches that have existed has a 4-digit number written on the back of the watch allowing its users to find a manual detailing its use, if they were to lose the paper format.
Once you have the code, all you have to do is go to the official Casio website and enter it.
On which wrist should you wear your watch?
Preferably it was indirectly agreed that one's watch be worn on the wrist opposite the writing hand, so as not to cause discomfort during practice. But also that our "strong hand" would experience shocks or friction more regularly and would therefore be worn on the opposite wrist so as not to damage it.
Generally the watch is worn on the left wrist, for the good reason that 90% of the population is right-handed.
Here is the Classic GA-2100 model available on our website
As you will have understood, there are no real obligations or criteria to respect regarding wearing a watch. The main thing is that you love your watch and choose to wear it on the wrist you feel most comfortable with.
Theo D.
