These new models are the latest additions to the G-LIDE lineup of G-SHOCK sports watches, which are a favorite choice among the world’s top surfers.
These new models come with the ability to display information required by surfers (high tide and low tide times and levels), and to use a phone application for simple selection of one of approximately 3,300 locations around the globe.
Important Information
- Price — 190$ *average Amazon Price, we may earn commission from purchases
- Year of first Release — 2020
- Module Number — 3482 / Manual
- Model Range — G-LIDE (Extreme Sports Line with Tide Graph, Moon Data, high tide and low tide times, and sunrise and sunset times. Designed and specifically made for the surfing market. Surfers like G-LIDE for unique surfing functions and for good water resistance.)
- Other Divisions the GBX-100 belongs to: *you may find all watches of the division by clicking on the link
- Battery Type — CR2032 (G-Shock Batteries)
Feedback from users *accumulated information from our own comments and emails, forum threads, socials, reviews, etc.
PROs
+ easy to read
+ comfortable band
+ double-LED super illuminator
+ tide/moon/sun data
+ G-shock Move app
+ receiving notifications
+ find my phone feature
CONs
– no “do not disturb” mode
– the devil is in the details
– give us milliseconds
GBX-100 Model Range *may be updated
GBX-100-1 GBX-100-2 GBX-100-7
The most distinctive specs of GBX-100 *Editorial
— 200-meter water resistance (good for swimming but not for deep diving)
— MIP (Memory In Pixel) LCD (improves display readability of standard functions like Tide Graph, Moon Data, high tide and low tide times, and sunrise and sunset times)
— G-SHOCK Move App (Increase motivation by managing measurement data and training history with the app, which automatically creates training plans tailored to set targets)
— Mobile link (Wireless linking using Bluetooth(R)) (for time sync with your phone data)
— Training Function (Display of distance, speed, pace, and other calculated values based on accelerometer, auto/manual lap times, Auto Pause, target alert setting (time, calories burned) on/off, training display customization (elapsed time, distance, pace, lap time, lap distance, lap pace, average pace, speed, average speed, calories burned))
— Step count (A built-in 3-axis acceleration sensor begins counting steps the moment you start to walk.)
— Moon data (moon age of the specific date)
— Tide graph (tide level for specific date and time)
— Sunrise, sunset time display (Sunrise time and sunset time for specific date, daylight pointers)
Official GBX-100 Video
Official Marketing Focus from Casio
The wide face and a high-definition MIP (Memory In Pixel) LCD improves display readability of standard functions like Tide Graph, Moon Data, high tide and low tide times, and sunrise and sunset times. This provides important information about current conditions at a glance, which, in combination with a collection of training measurement functions (distance, speed, pace, lap, pitch), provides plenty of support for surfers who meet new challenges around the globe.
In addition to powerful functions, these new models also incorporate advances in design, structure, and materials. The bezels of these models are made of resin and metal to allow them to withstand the impact of underwater rocks better. The surface of the bezel has a stainless steel cover with a hairline and honed finish that creates a look of elegant toughness. A resin guard structure that protects against impact from any direction combines with a button guard at 6 o’clock, which delivers outstanding G-SHOCK protection.
Official GBX-100 Specs / Features *for base version GBX-100-1
- Case / bezel material: Resin / Stainless steel
- Resin Band
- Shock Resistant
- Mineral Glass
- 200-meter water resistance
- LED backlight (Super illuminator)
Auto light switch, selectable illumination duration (1.5 seconds or 3 seconds), afterglow - Mobile link (Wireless linking using Bluetooth®)
- Training Function
Display of distance, speed, pace, and other calculated values based on accelerometer, auto/manual lap times, Auto Pause, target alert setting (time, calories burned) on/off, training display customization (elapsed time, distance, pace, lap time, lap distance, lap pace, average pace, speed, average speed, calories burned) - Training Data (Up to 100 runs, up to 140 lap times per run) Elapsed time, distance, pace, calories burned
- Life Log Data
Daily data display (step count), Monthly data display (running distance) - User profile creation
- Flight mode
- Moon data (moon age of the specific date, moon phase)
- Tide graph (tide level for specific date and time)
- Sunrise, sunset time display
Sunrise time and sunset time for specific date, daylight pointers - World time
38 time zones* (38 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, auto summer time (DST) switching
*May be updated when connected to a smartphone. - 1-second stopwatch
Measuring capacity: 99:59’59”
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time - Countdown timer
Timer for interval measurement (up to five time settings)
Measuring unit: 1 second
Input range: 00’00” to 60’00” (1-second increments)
Others: Auto-repeat (number of repeats settable from 1 to 20) - Vibrator
- 4 daily alarms with snooze
- Power Saving (Display goes blank to save power 3 hours per day.)
- Full auto-calendar (to year 2099)
- 12/24-hour format
- Button operation tone on/off
- Vibration on/off
- Regular timekeeping: Hour, minute, second, am/pm, month, date, day
- Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month (with no mobile link function)
- Approx. battery life: 2 years on CR2032
- Size of case : 50.9×46×14.7mm
- Total weight : 66g
GBX-100 Comparison Table with similar G-Shock Watches
GBX-100-2 GWX-5700CS-1 GAX-100CSA-4A
GBX-100 | GWX-5700 | ||
Price (Amazon) | |||
Year of first Release | 2018 | 2016 | |
Accuracy | Bluetooth (via phone app) | Radio-controlled (via atomic watch signals) | ±15 seconds per month |
SmartWatch Features | G-SHOCK Move App | No | No |
Light | LED backlight (Super illuminator) | EL backlight (with fully automatic EL light, afterglow function, afterglow time switching (1.5 seconds / 3 seconds)) | LED light |
Magnetic Resistance | No | No | Yes |
Step Tracker | Yes | No | No |
Sunrise Sunset | Yes | No | No |
Thermometer | No | No | Yes |
Vibration | Yes | No | No |
Case / bezel material | Resin / stainless steel | Resin | Resin |
Glass | Mineral Glass | Mineral Glass | Mineral glass |
Battery | 2 years on CR2032 | Solar Powered CTL1616 | 3 years on SR927W |
Size (mm) *we consider 48.9×42.8×13.4 to be a traditional watch size (as in DW-5600). So you are to compare how far or close the watch is to this size | 50.9×46×14.7 | 48.9x45.4x14.2 | 55×51.2×16.9 |
Full features (if you want to know more) | GWX-5700 Wiki |
GBX-100 Replacement Band (Strap) *availability
We think it is very important (before buying a new watch) to know if there will be some choice as for replacement bands for GBX-100 (in future or even now). So we made a research and you shouldn’t worry about your future as the bands are available for buying.
starting from 41$ on eBay →
starting from 34$ on PacParts →
Recent News about GBX-100
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You ask, we answer…
MIP (Memory In Pixel) LCD (improves display readability of standard functions like Tide Graph, Moon Data, high tide and low tide times, and sunrise and sunset times).
It increases motivation by managing measurement data and training history with the app, which automatically creates training plans tailored to set targets.
Display of distance, speed, pace, and other calculated values based on accelerometer, auto/manual lap times, Auto Pause, target alert setting (time, calories burned) on/off, training display customization (elapsed time, distance, pace, lap time, lap distance, lap pace, average pace, speed, average speed, calories burned).
It’s a built-in 3-axis acceleration sensor that begins counting steps the moment you start to walk.