I became "aware" of G-Shocks thanks to some enablers here, but I have learned a lot in the short time since, and fell in love with the watches.
Please understand that before getting G-shocks (yes plural :facepalm: ) I never owned any watch that cost more than $40, so I will not be able to make comparisons to equal quality or superior quality watches, but this is my view of these watches I have, and why I love them.
I love the toughness of the G-Shock watches, and it puts me at ease since i usually killed watches every few months :facepalm:
I also love that for the most part operating a G-shock is always the same the adjust is always in the same place, the mode is always in the same place, etc, etc.
GD350-1B
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To me this watch is BATMAN 'ish and looks cool. add the vibration alerting, and the easy to see negative display (I have seen many that are hard to see) and this is a great Watch.
Vibration Alarm
Direct Countdown Timer Button
High Luminescence LED
Specs from Casio
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Shock Resistant
200M Water Resistant
Auto LED Backlight (Super Illuminator)
Flash alert
Flasher with buzzer that sounds for alarms, hourly time signal, countdown timer time-up alarm
World Time
35 time zones (100 cities + UTC), city code display, daylight saving on/off
5 Daily or One-time Alarms (1 with Snooze), selectable flash alert/vibration alert
Hourly Time Signal
Vibration Alert (Daily Alarms, Countdown Timer, Hourly Time Signal)
1/100 second stopwatch
Measuring capacity: 999:59'59.99"
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times
Countdown timer w/Direct Access
Measuring unit: 1 second
Countdown range: 24 hours
Countdown start time setting range: 1 minute to 24 hours (1-second increments, 1-minute increments and 1-hour increments)
Other: Selectable flash alert/vibration alert, direct start from timekeeping mode
Full Auto Calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2099)
12/24 Hour Formats
Low Battery Warning
Button operation tone on/off
Accuracy: +/- 15 seconds per month
Battery: CR2032
Approx. battery life: 5 years
Module 3403
Size of case/total weight
GD350 53.4 x 50.8 x 18.0mm / 75g
GW9400-1 Rangeman
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This Master of G series watch is loaded with features, and some of the features I have found more useful than I would have thought.
I have been walking in the evenings after work, and the sunrise/sunset calendar is great for seeing about how much longer before dark starts setting in.
this triple sensor watch is great and has many awesome features, and the solar/atomic combo is great and has me spoiled, I love Radio controlled watches now, no changing due to Daylight savings, always updated and accurate.
Specs from Casio
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Multi-Band Atomic Timekeeping (US, UK, Germany, Japan, China)
Receives time calibration radio signals which keep the displayed time accurate
Auto receive function (up to 6 times per day/up to 5 times per day for China)
Manual receive function
Signal: US WWVB, UK MSF, Germany DCF77, Japan JJY40/JJY60, China BPC
Frequency: US 60kHz, UK 60kHz, Germany 77.5kHz, Japan 40/60kHz, BPC 68.5kHz
Tough Solar Power
Shock Resistant
Mud Resistant
Case & buttons are sealed to prevent mud, dirt and dust from getting into the watch
200M Water Resistant
Low Temperature Resistant (-10 C / 14 F)
Triple Sensor w/Direct Access Button
Altimeter
Measuring range: -700 to 10,000 m (-2,300 to 32,800 ft)
Measuring unit: 1 m (5ft)
Manual memory measurements: up to 40 records (shared storage with date/time, bearing, and barometric pressure/temperature records)
Historical Altitude Values: High altitude, Low altitude, cumulative ascent, cumulative decent
Others: Reference altitude setting, Altitude differential, Altitude auto reading interval (0'05 or 2'00)
Digital Compass
Measures and displays direction as one of 16 points
Measuring range: 0 to 359 degrees
Measuring unit: 1 degree
60 seconds continuous measurement
Graphic direction pointer
Bidirectional calibration
Magnetic declination correction
Bearing memory: up to 40 records (shared storage with date/time, bearing, and barometric pressure/temperature records)
Barometer
Display range: 260 to 1,100 hPa (7.65 to 32.45 inHg)
Display unit: 1 hPa (0.05 inHg)
Atmospheric pressure tendency graph
Atmospheric pressure differential graphic
Atmospheric pressure change indicator
Manual memory measurements: up to 40 records (shared storage with date/time, bearing, and barometric pressure/temperature records)
Thermometer
Display range: -10 to 60 C (14 to 140 F)
Display unit: 0.1 C (0.2 F)
Full Auto LED (Super Illuminator) Backlight with Afterglow
World Time
31 time zones (48 cities + UTC), city code display, daylight saving on/off
5 Daily Alarms (4 one-time and 1 snooze alarm)
Hourly Time Signal
1/100 Second Stopwatch w/Direct Access
Measuring capacity: 999:59'59.99"
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times
Countdown Timer
Measuring unit: 1 second
Countdown range: 24 hours
Countdown start time setting range: 1 minute to 24 hours (1-minute increments and 1-hour increments)
Sunrise/Sunset Data
Displays sunrise time and sunset time for a specific date (at sea level)
Time Recorder
Memory capacity: up to 40 records (shared storage with date/time, bearing, and barometric pressure/temperature records)
Full Auto Calendar (Pre-programmed until the year 2099)
12/24 Hour Formats
Button operation tone on/off
Accuracy: +/- 15 seconds per month (with no signal calibration)
Storage Battery: Solar Rechargeable Battery
Battery Level Indicator
Power Saving Function
Approx. Battery Life: 7 months on full charge (without further exposure to light)
Module 3410
Size of case/total weight
GW9400 55.2 x 53.5 x 18.2mm / 93g
My Dressy Digital watches
MTG-920DA and MTG-900
Both Solar/Atomic (Love that feature)
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My Dressy Analog - Digital watch
AWG-M100-1A
Solar/Atomic (Love that feature)
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Solar/Atomic (Love that feature)
this watch does have a timer, stop watch, alarms but using those features are not as pleasant as on my other watches.
Specs from Casio
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Multi-Band Atomic Timekeeping (US, UK, Germany, Japan, China)
Receives time calibration radio signals which keep the displayed time accurate
Auto receive function (up to 6 times per day/up to 5 times per day for China)
Manual receive function
Signal: US WWVB, UK MSF, Germany DCF77, Japan JJY40/JJY60, China BPC
Frequency: US 60kHz, UK 60kHz, Germany 77.5kHz, Japan 40/60kHz, BPC 68.5kHz
Tough Solar Power
Shock Resistant
200M Water Resistant
Full Auto LED Light with Afterglow
Neo-brite Luminous Hands and Markers
World Time
31 times zones (48 cities + UTC), city code display, daylight saving on/off
5 Daily Alarms
Hourly Time Signal
1/100 second stopwatch
Measuring capacity: 59’59.99”
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time
Countdown Timer
Measuring unit: 1 second
Countdown range: 1 minute to 100 minutes
Full Auto Calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2099)
12/24 Hour Formats
Button operation tone on/off (tentative)
Accuracy: +/-15 seconds per month (with no signal calibration)
Storage Battery: Solar Rechargeable Battery
Battery Power Indicator
Power Saving Function
Approx. battery life: 6 months on full charge (without further exposure to light)
Module 5230
Size of case/total weight
AWGM100 52.0 x 46.4 x 14.9mm / 56.4g
GLX-6900-1 and G7900A-7
these two watches have the same module.
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I have no real need for a tide graph, but I am always appreciative of inventions and technology, so I think it is cool. I do like the moon phase info though.
I love the dual stopwatches, I start one when I head out on a walk, then use the other to time specific areas. the watch face shows progress of both in a small window that is really useful for a quick ballpark time estimate. the 1st stopwatch also can use a 5 second lead in with audible tones, great for timing yourself.
I also love how this watch has an indicator for each alarm, not just one overall indicator.
the timer can be one time or repeat, and it has count down notifications, which I love.
the alarms are multi-function, so much more flexibility than my other watches. if this watch was Solar / Atomic, it would be near perfect. the 7900 that is solar / atomic, has a different feature set.
Specs from Casio
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Shock Resistant
200M Water Resistant
Low Temperature Resistant LCD (-20 C / -4 F)
Full Auto EL Backlight with Afterglow
Flash Alert
Flashes with buzzer that sounds for alarms, hourly time signal, countdown timer time-up alarm, countdown timer progress beeper and stopwatch auto-start
Tide Graph (tide level for specific date and time)
Moon Data (moon age of the input data, moon phase graph)
World Time
29 times zones (48 cities), city code display, daylight saving on/off
4 Multi-Function Alarms and 1 Snooze Alarm
Hourly Time Signal
1/100 Second Stopwatch (ST1)
Measuring capacity: 999:59’59.99”
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times
Other: Auto-Start
1/100 Second Stopwatch (ST2)
Measuring capacity: 999:59’59.99”
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times
Countdown Timer
Measuring unit: 1 second
Countdown start time setting range: 1 minute to 24 hours (1-minute increments and 1-hour increments)
Others: Auto-Repeat, Time-up Alarm, Progress Beeper
Full Auto Calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2099)
12/24 Hour Formats
Button operation tone on/off
Accuracy: +/-15 seconds per month
Battery: CR2025
Approx. battery life: 2 years
Module 3194
Size of case/total weight
GLX6900 53.2 x 50.0 x 17.7mm / 65g
So, I love G-shocks, and still want more of them. I love little innovations that make a big impact and Casio has continued to do just that. there are some G-shocks that I am not impressed with, but there are so many that I love.