About the Watch in short. The flagship model from the Gravitymaster line for pilots. The first ever G-Shock with a completely one-piece “monocoque” body made of carbon fiber. The case back, in the usual sense, is missing – the case is monolithic, and due to this, even greater impact resistance and reliability of the case are achieved. A completely new protective concept of the case – Carbon Core Guard is the presence of a special carbon body part that surrounds the watch module and protects them from any mechanical influences. Thanks to this, the GWR-B1000 is not only stronger than its counterparts, but also much lighter due to the use of carbon. Laminated carbon bezel consists of 52 separate layers, the button mechanism is isolated from the environment. The functionality of the series is also elite – solar power, multiband time synchronization, “pairing” with a smartphone via Bluetooth protocol [for auto-adjusting time and clock settings], 24-hour stopwatch with Fly Back function [quick zeroing], timer, one alarm clock, world time , well, of course, the proprietary “aviator” protection Triple G Resist [shock, centrifugal force and vibration]. Tough Movement [hard turn of the hands and their correction] and Smart Access [smart crown].
Quick Content Guide
- Japanese approaches to Tough and Functional Watches in GWR-B1000! *the most distinctive features in details
- General information about the watch *year of first release, model range etc.
- GWR-B1000 Usage Patterns *what the watch is usually meant for
- Feedback from Users and Experts *anonymous from different sources
- GWR-B1000 Model Range *in different colors and bands
- GWR-B1000 Limited Editions *unique style, materials, and price
- The most distinctive specs *from our Editorial point of view
- Official GWR-B1000 Video *only from Casio Company
- G-Shock GWR-B1000 on the wrist! *only images and only on the wrist
- Official GWR-B1000 Specs *all details and for base version GWR-B1000-1A1
- GWR-B1000 Comparison Table *with similar G-Shock Watches
- Full Photo Gallery *various images
Enjoy Japanese approaches to Tough and Functional Watches!
Carbon monocoque case. This new shock resistant structure protects modules with a carbon fiber reinforced resin case.
Bezel with 52 layers
of carbon sheeting. The bezel is made of carbon materials as well, making it highly durable and resistant to damage. The layered carbon bezel is designed to keep flexibility and to absorb shock. It is achieved by making a clearance between the case and the bezel.
Carbon fiber insert band. * Constructed with Toray’s TORAYCA® carbon fiber.
Carbon Core Guard structure. This new shock resistant structure protects modules with a carbon fiber reinforced resin case.
Shock resistant button. A cleaner design that removes the button guard was achieved through improved case strength and the newly developed structure.
Rust-resistant. Titanium materials are used for the metal parts that are exposed to outside air, making them lightweight, strong, and resistant to rust.
TRIPLE G RESIST. Shock, centrifugal force, and vibration-resistant structure.
Large front button. A large button placed at the 6 o’clock position on the case activates the light and accentuates the rugged design.
Super Illuminator (high-brightness LED). The LED illuminates the dial to ensure visibility in the dark.
In-dial solar panel. Further improvements in the shadow dispersing solar panel by optimizing solar cell shapes to improve power generation efficiency and make it possible to generate sufficient power using only the light received through the dial areas of the face. This eliminates the need to limit the transmittance of the face, which greatly enhances face design possibilities.
Stopwatch with with flyback function. The button at 2 o’clock can be used to start a stopwatch operation while in the stopwatch mode. During a stopwatch operation, a single press of the button at 4 o’clock instantly stops the current operation, resets the stopwatch, and starts a new lap time. This flyback feature avoids time lost to button operations.
Stopwatch with flyback function. The button at 2 o’clock can be used to start a stopwatch operation while in the stopwatch mode. During a stopwatch operation, a single press of the button at 4 o’clock instantly stops the current operation, resets the stopwatch, and starts a new lap time. This flyback feature avoids time lost to button operations.
Sapphire crystal with non-reflective coating. To ensure high readability, non-reflective coating is applied on the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.
G-SHOCK CONNECTED App. Connection with a phone requires installation of the G-SHOCK CONNECTED App on the phone.
Smart Access. This ground-breaking CASIO system for analogue movements achieves multi-functionality and easy operability simultaneously through a combination of multiple motors and an electronic crown.
General Information
| Price | 730$ *average Amazon Price, we may earn commission from purchases |
| Year of first Release | 2019 |
| Module Number | 5588 / Manual |
| Model Range | GRAVITYMASTER (Developed in response to pilots’ needs, these tough watches offer improved accuracy, strength and practicality. Famous for unique and beautiful aviation design (usually analog) and advanced technologies.) |
| Battery Type | Solar (G-Shock Batteries) Buy Battery on Amazon → |
| Other Divisions the GWR-B1000 belongs to: *you may find all watches of the division by clicking on the link | G-Shock Analog G-Shock Bluetooth G-Shock Carbon Monocoque G-Shock Solar |
GWR-B1000 Usage Patterns *what the watch is usually meant for
Feedback from Users *accumulated information from our own comments and emails, forum threads, socials, reviews, etc.
PROs
+ carbon fiber
+ titanium and sapphire crystal
+ monocoque case
+ bluetooth
+ multiband 6
+ solar powered
+ comfortable and light-weight
+ prominent backlight activation button
+ innovative design
CONs
– no auto backlight
– small Datum numbers
– unreadable Mode indicator
– the price is high
– the band was one of the most uncomfortable. The metal keeper also slides all over the place
– problems while reading the digital display
– the strap seems uncomfortable of hard plastic
Feedback from Experts *based on comparison info with similar watches by price, model range, etc.
PROs
+ very accurate. Radio-controlled (via atomic watch signals), Bluetooth (via phone app)
+ Smart Features via G-Shock Connected App
+ sapphire glass with non-reflective coating
+ solar powered
+ carbon (Monocoque Case) material
+ Alpha Gel / Vibration Resistance
+ Tough MVT
+ 1-second stopwatch
CONs
– expensive but worth the money
– no Hourly Time Signal
– only 1 Daily alarm
– only 27 time zones
– no Altimeter
– no Auto-Back Light
– no Barometer
– no Compass
– no Multi Day Format
– no Step Tracker
– no Sunrise Sunset
GWR-B1000 Model Range *may be updated
GWR-B1000-1A1 GWR-B1000-1A GWR-B1000X-1A GWR-B1000HJ-1
*You may find updated information about colors on our G-Shock 2021 New Releases page →
GWR-B1000 Limited Editions *unique style, materials, and price
GWR-B1000X-1A GWR-B1000HJ-1A
The Listing of All G-Shock GWR-B1000 Limited Watches → *with detailed description about the style
The most distinctive specs of GWR-B1000 *Editorial
— 200-meter water resistance (good for swimming but not for deep diving)
— Carbon Monocoque Case (single carbon Monocoque unit that protects the module from external shock and makes it possible to eliminate carbon guard parts from the buttons on the sides of the case)
— Rust-resistant structure (Buttons, button pipes, case internal fixing rings, and other metal parts exposed to outside air are made of strong, lightweight, and highly rust resistant titanium alloy)
— TRIPLE G RESIST (Shock resistant, Centrifugal force resistant, Vibration resistant)
— G-SHOCK Connected App (you may manage all watch settings through your phone)
— Mobile link (Wireless linking using Bluetooth(R)) (for time sync with your phone data)
— Radio-controlled Watch; Multi band 6 (additional way for time sync. This watch receives time calibration radio signals that keep the displayed time accurate)
— Tough Solar (CASIO’s original solar-charging system converts not only sunlight but also light from fluorescent lamps and other sources into power)
Official GWR-B1000 Video
Official Marketing Focus from Casio
From GRAVITYMASTER, the tough watch designed for the severe environments faced by pilots, comes a new timepiece that delivers an even higher level of toughness through the use of the same carbon and titanium materials found on modern aircraft.
A new shock resistant Carbon Core Guard structure integrates the case and back cover into a single carbon Monocoque unit that protects the module from external shock and makes it possible to eliminate carbon guard parts from the buttons on the sides of the case.
The use of carbon material for the bezel and band, and titanium alloy for buttons, button pipes, and components results in a watch that is both structurally tough, lightweight, and resistant to rust.
Automatic time adjustment is performed using either Bluetooth® or a time signal, which helps to ensure accurate timekeeping while flying on a mission.
G-Shock GWR-B1000 on the wrist!
Official GWR-B1000 Specs / Features *for base version GWR-B1000-1A1
- Case / bezel material: Carbon
- Carbon fiber insert Resin Band
- Rust Resistant
- TRIPLE G RESIST (Shock resistant, Centrifugal force resistant, Vibration resistant)
- Neobrite
- Sapphire Glass with non-reflective coating
- Screw Lock Crown
- Carbon Core Guard structure
- Carbon fiber bezel
- Spherical Glass
- 200-meter water resistance
- LED light (Super Illuminator)
Afterglow - Tough Solar (Solar powered)
- Time calibration signal reception
Auto receive up to six* times a day (remaining auto receives canceled as soon as one is successful)
*5 times a day for the Chinese calibration signal
Manual receive
The latest signal reception results - Time Calibration Signals
Station name: DCF77 (Mainflingen, Germany)
Frequency: 77.5 kHz
Station name: MSF (Anthorn, England)
Frequency: 60.0 kHz
Station name: WWVB (Fort Collins, United States)
Frequency: 60.0 kHz
Station name: JJY (Fukushima, Fukuoka/Saga, Japan)
Frequency: 40.0 kHz (Fukushima) / 60.0 kHz (Fukuoka/Saga)
Station name: BPC (Shangqiu City, Henan Province, China)
Frequency: 68.5 kHz - Mobile link (Wireless linking using Bluetooth®)
- The auto hand home position correction
- Dual time
27 time zones, Home city time swapping, auto summer time (DST) switching - 1-second stopwatch
Measuring capacity: 23:59’59
Others: Flyback, direct timing start from the timekeeping mode - Countdown timer
Measuring unit: 1 second
Countdown range: 24 hours
Countdown start time setting range: 1 minute to 24 hours (1-second increments) - Daily alarm
- Battery level indicator
- Power Saving (hands stop to save power when the watch is left in the dark)
- Full auto-calendar (to year 2099)
- Date display
- Day indicator
- Regular timekeeping
Analog: 3 hands (hour, minute (hand moves every 10 seconds), second),
3 dials (dual time hour and minute, dual time 24 hour, day) - Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month (with no signal calibration and mobile link function)
- Approx. battery operating time:
5 months on rechargeable battery (operation period with normal use without exposure to light after charge)
18 months on rechargeable battery (operation period when stored in total darkness with the power save function on after full charge)Size of case : 50.1×46.4×16.9mm - Total weight : 72g
GWR-B1000 Comparison Table with similar G-Shock Watches
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GR-B200-1A GWR-B1000-1A1 GR-B100-1A3
GWR-B1000 | |||
Price (Amazon) | |||
Year of first Release | 2019 | 2018 | |
Accuracy | Bluetooth (via phone app) | Radio-controlled (via atomic watch signals), Bluetooth (via phone app) | Bluetooth (via phone app) |
SmartWatch Features | G-Shock Connected App (simplifies certain watch operations by letting you perform them on your phone screen) | G-Shock Connected App (simplifies certain watch operations by letting you perform them on your phone screen) | G-Shock Connected App (simplifies certain watch operations by letting you perform them on your phone screen) |
Light | Neobrite (hands and hour markers) Double LED light | Neobrite (hands and hour markers) and LED light (Super Illuminator) | Neobrite (hands and hour markers) Double LED light |
Alarm | 5 daily alarms | Daily alarm | 5 alarms with date setting, hourly time |
Timer | Measuring unit: 1 second | Measuring unit: 1 second | Measuring unit: 1/10 second |
Stopwatch | 1/100-second stopwatch | 1-second stopwatch | 1/1000-second stopwatch |
Hourly Time Signal | Yes | No | Yes |
World Time | 38 time zones (38 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, Home city/World time city swapping | 27 time zones, Home city time swapping, auto summer time (DST) switching | 39 time zones* (39 cities + coordinated universal time), one-touch UTC time zone, daylight saving on/off, auto summer time (DST) switching, Home city/World time city swapping |
Alpha Gel / | No | Yes | No |
Altimeter | Yes | No | No |
Auto-Back Light | Yes | No | Yes |
Barometer | Yes | No | No |
Compass | Yes | No | No |
Multi Day Format | No | No | Yes |
Multi Language Day | No | No | Yes |
Step Tracker | Yes | No | No |
Sunrise Sunset | Yes | No | No |
Tough MVT | No | Yes | No |
Case / bezel material | Carbon (Carbon Core Guard) | Carbon (Monocoque Case) | Resin / Stainless steel |
Glass | Mineral (Spherical Glass) | Sapphire Glass with non-reflective coating | Mineral Glass |
Battery | 2 years on CR2025 | Solar Powered (CTL920) | Solar powered (CTL1616) |
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 | 63×54.1×18.3 | 50.1×46.4×16.9 | 62.5×53.8×17.3 |
Full features (if you want to know more) |
GWR-B1000 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 GWR-B1000 (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.
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You ask, we answer…
It is a single carbon Monocoque unit that protects the module from external shock and makes it possible to eliminate carbon guard parts from the buttons on the sides of the case.)
Buttons, button pipes, case internal fixing rings, and other metal parts exposed to outside air are made of strong, lightweight, and highly rust resistant titanium alloy.
Shock resistant, Centrifugal force resistant and Vibration resistant.
You may manage all watch settings through your phone.
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