Casio G-SHOCK

G-Shock Celebrates 40th Birthday with a Robust Trio

In the four decades of its existence, the G-Shock has become one of the most recognizable in the watch industry, and for good reason. With a tough DNA backed by robust and versatile design, Casio’s G-Shock delivers reliable timekeeping functionality, all while experimenting with changing aesthetic trends and maintaining an accessible price point. Now as...

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Jun 1, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Sponsored: BlumSafe – A Watch Security Solution Unlike Any Other

Affordable built-in safes provide convenient security, display, and watch winders that can be added as your collection grows.

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Jun 7, 2023 by WatchTime

Beware! G-Shock Releases New Frogman Timepiece

Mother Nature has long been an inspiration in the world of watches. The same rings true for animals and their habitats. A frog, however, is a rather unusual creature to be associated with a timepiece, especially the poison dart frog, a rare species found in the Amazon region of South America. Well, Casio G-Shock is...

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Mar 14, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

G-Shock Electrifies Full Metal Series with Circuit-Patterned GMWB5000TCC1

Since its initial launch in 2018, the G-Shock Full Metal series has developed into a substantial collection of models all sporting a sleek metallic sheen. In the latest expansion of the 5000 Series, which is the original series to sport the Full Metal look, the brand is introducing the futuristic ref. GMWB5000TCC1. With a monochromatic...

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Mar 10, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Sponsored: Adding Versatility in Size, Citizen Debuts 37mm Promaster

Citizen has mastered its creation of water-resistant timepieces in the decades since the debut of the Parawater in 1959, followed by the release of the Promaster collection in 1989. Gaining renown over the years, the Promaster collection is a flagship of Citizen’s dive models, balancing complex functionality with streamlined design. In its latest development of...

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Jun 5, 2023 by WatchTime

Anytime, Anywhere: G-Shock Collaborates with Boston-Based Bodega

Between strong visual brand recognition and a trustworthy product reputation, G-Shock is the ultimate candidate for partnerships with other brands and embraces that quality fully. Doing so once again, the brand is introducing its latest collaboration with Boston-based brand Bodega. Bodega is a multi-faceted brand that tackles a broad range of art, fashion, design and...

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Feb 16, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

2022 Year in Review: 6 Watches Under $1K

Concluding our annual tradition recapping some of the best stories of the year, today we look back at a handful of notable releases that broke onto the scene in 2022. We cover a wide range of brands and models on WatchTime, spanning across different complications, styles, and especially at differing price points. In today’s look...

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Jan 3, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Sponsored: Casio’s G-Shock GM-B2100 Offers Excellent Shock Protection

The latest addition to the full-metal G-Shock lineup is the GM-B2100. The release is more than simply a conversion of the GA-2100, one of the hits of recent years, into a full-metal version. The craftsmanship and attention to detail in evidence in the new model contain evidence of how the design and functionality of the...

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Nov 21, 2022 by WatchTime

In Steel: A Closer Look at the G-SHOCK Full Metal GMB2100 “CasiOak”

Perhaps one of the most praised champions of versatility in the watch industry, Casio G-Shock is rare to falter when it comes to new additions to its catalog. Many different iterations of G-SHOCK watches have been introduced over the years, from OG digital editions and modernly-focused analog styles, to an array of unique case shapes,...

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Nov 16, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Sponsored: G-Shock Celebrates 40th Anniversary With MR-G Gassan MRGB2000GA-1 Limited Edition Watch

Casio G-Shock has released their second MR-G watch done in partnership with legendary Japanese swordsmith Sadanobu Gassan. The new limited edition MRGB2000GA-1 is made doubly significant as it commemorates the 40th anniversary of G-Shock. By blending craftsmanship that has been honed over centuries with cutting-edge contemporary technology, the MR-G Gassan timepiece is a testament to...

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Nov 8, 2022 by WatchTime

Showing at WatchTime New York 2022: Casio Oceanus “MAKI-E”

Kicking off tomorrow night, WatchTime New York 2022 is almost here, with this year’s show set to be one of our best yet. Marked as one of the most important collectors’ events of the year, the show brings together over 30 incredible brands and thousands of enthusiasts all under one roof at Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham...

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Oct 20, 2022 by WatchTime

Sponsored: Going Gold — G-SHOCK Expands G-STEEL Black X Gold Series with the GSTB100GB1A9

Since its release in 2021, the G-STEEL Black X Gold series has gained renown for its refined sporty aesthetic, pairing a namesake black and gold colorway with the ultra-tough and functional G-STEEL design to create uncommon models with a robust G-SHOCK silhouette. The latest update to the series takes this effort to the next level. Known as the GST-B100 Series...

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Oct 11, 2022 by WatchTime

Sponsored: Full-Metal Version of Casio’s G-Shock GM-B2100 Updates Both Appearance and Function

Ever since the GMW-B5000 was released in 2018, inheriting the iconic design of the Origin, the full-metal G-Shock series has steadily added to its lineup, bringing a robust and stylish stainless steel exterior to the classic design by making skillful use of Casio’s CMF (color, material, finish) design concept. Since 2020, the lineup has been...

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Oct 3, 2022 by WatchTime

Sponsored: The Re-Edition of the First G-Shock Gets a New Color Variant

Unlike the MRG-B5000B, which was closely based on the first-generation model and whose dial used the key G-Shock color of red, the defining tone of the new MRG-B5000BA is blue. The concept behind the design is the “ao-zumi” (blue ink) used in Japanese calligraphy. The deep blue creates a mood of peace and serenity quite...

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Aug 15, 2022 by WatchTime

Sponsored: A Genuine Evolution of G-SHOCK DNA – Introducing the Full Metal GMB2100D-1A

Since its debut in 2018, the Casio G-SHOCK Full Metal lineup has become a fan favorite. This month, the brand is back with its newest addition to the catalog, the G-SHOCK Full Metal GMB2100-1A. The latest release takes the brand’s popular octagonal form and elevates it with a full metal construction, in-turn representing a genuine...

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Aug 5, 2022 by WatchTime

Sponsored: The Strength and Serenity of the MRG-B5000BA, the Second MR-G Watch to Inherit the First-Generation Model of the Casio G-Shock

Photographs by Yu MitamuraEdits & Text by Yuzo Takeishi The MRG-B5000 lifts the Origin watch, directly descended from the iconic G-Shock DW-5000C, to the level of the company’s flagship luxury line, while preserving the classic appearance of the first-generation model. The watch created a stir on its release in March 2022. Mere months later, a...

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Jul 25, 2022 by WatchTime

Sponsored: Strength Meets Serenity in G-SHOCK’s MRGB5000BA “Ao-Zumi”

Earlier this year, G-SHOCK caught the attention of market-at-large when it launched its most luxurious execution yet of its iconic and historic DW-5000C design in the MRGB5000. Expanding the impressive collection, G-SHOCK is further elevating the 1983-dervied style with its latest in the MRGB5000BA “Ao-Zumi.” The new watch— like the previous MRGB5000 options before it—...

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Jun 24, 2022 by WatchTime

Sponsored: Boasting Cutting Edge Technology, G-SHOCK Introduces Its Latest MT-G

G-SHOCK’s premium MT-G collection of timepieces has long been found at the crossroads of bold style and cutting edge technology, and with the new MTGB3000BD1A that trend only continues. Found as part of the larger MTGB3000 series, the watch is constructed of stainless steel, fine resin, and carbon, and features a renewed Dual Core Guard Structure...

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May 18, 2022 by WatchTime

Sponsored: New G-Shock Flagship “MRG-B5000”

Photographs by Masanori YoshieText by Yuto Hosoda（Chronos Japan） Released in this spring, the MRG-B5000 revives the G-SHOCK Origin DW-5000C as the latest installment in Casio’s flagship MR-G series. It already is remarkable to see the Origin appear as part of the MR-G series, what really deserves attention, however, is the new watch’s luxury finishing, which goes beyond anything in...

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May 9, 2022 by WatchTime

Sponsored: Birth of the Flagship G-SHOCK MRG-B5000

The MRG-B5000 comes with a level of luxury finishing that goes beyond anything in the history of the G-SHOCK to date. A closer look at the Japanese brand's new flagship model.

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Apr 11, 2022 by WatchTime

Sponsored: G-SHOCK Elevates an Icon with the MRGB5000

In an ode to the iconic, original design of the very first Casio G-SHOCK, the famed Japanese maker now unveils the latest addition to its luxuriously minded MR-G series in the new MRGB5000. The new timepiece is the first watch in the MR-G line to feature a design inspired by the first G-SHOCK, the 1983...

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Mar 21, 2022 by WatchTime

Feeling Puzzled: G-SHOCK Partners with Rubik’s Cube for Latest Special Edition

G-SHOCK launches a special edition, the GAE2100RC-1A, inspired by the bold colors and shape of the Rubik’s Cube. Both iconic products of the last century – the Rubik’s Cube hit the markets in 1974, while Casio’s first G-SHOCK was introduced in 1983 – they make a nice and cheerful combination, all while sending us down...

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Mar 1, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler