[G-Shock Guide] Top 10 G-Shock-s with Slim Case

Do you think the shockproof and waterproof watches can only be worn by adult men and women? But no, children also need a protected accessory, sometimes even more than adults. Children often do not treat things with care, and therefore they need a watch that is ready to withstand any stress, especially accidental bumps and falls. This is just the case when you want to buy your child, albeit not very cheap, but reliable and durable watches, without fear for the safety of the mechanism. The main emphasis of the sample is on the small case size, watch weight, good readability of the dial and the lack of expensive technologies [children do not really need them]. A G-Shock watch for a boy / girl will be a great gift and will please its little owner for many years, and you won’t worry that the watch will fall or sink.

*Selection updated: January 2020

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#1 G-Shock GA-2100

Price ≈ 125 $

The protective structure of the Carbon Core Guard case has already established itself in several series [GWR-B1000, GA-2000, GST-B200], so the GA-2100 inherited the case with carbon reinforcement. This material is stronger, lighter and provides additional opportunities for the design of the housing as a whole. In our case, the manufacturer managed to reduce the thickness of the watch to 11.8 mm, which makes the GA-2100 the thinnest among the G-Shocks with an ana-Digi display

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#2 G-Shock DW-5600

Price ≈ 95 $

Representative of the cult square classic G-Shock case. The roots of the 5600s originate from the distant 1983, when the first G-Shock-s appeared – the DW-5000C. Since then, the case design has not changed much, the Japanese just honed some details and modernized the dial a bit. Despite the small thickness [13.4 mm], the case has the same impact-resistant properties as its more massive counterparts. In addition, you get a capacious and accurate stopwatch, a self-timer, an alarm clock, world clock and a fluorescent backlight display. Low cost, good form factor, easy readability of the dial and the most informative display – all this makes the DW-5600 one of the most popular G in the world.

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#3 G-Shock GA-800

Price ≈ 140$

Representative of the youth series GA in a small case. The watch has a compact display with one digital window, on which all the necessary information is placed. The hands are distinct and pointed, and the hour markers are large and made in a large format, so there will definitely be no problems with the readability of the dial. For ease of use of all functions, it is possible to move the Hand Shift arrows so that they do not block the electronic panel. The GA-800 is sharpened under a stopwatch – it starts with one press of the Start button on the right side of the case and up to 120 laps can be stored in memory. A separate remote button on the front side is responsible for activating the backlight – two LEDs illuminate both the analog and digital zones.

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#4 G-Shock GMA-S130

Price ≈ 150 $

The first of its kind G-Shock-s for an active lifestyle, namely for running. GMA indices are not limited only to male positioning – the model is also suitable for the female half. Sports orientation is confirmed by the presence of a three-axis pedometer sensor, which can count the number of steps taken without taking into account random hand movements. On the dial you can see percent marks – this is the scale of the daily goals of the steps. At any time, you can check how many percent you have passed in a day, and how much is left. If you have not fulfilled your goal during the day, the watch will remind you of this with a sound signal. The number of steps is displayed in a very convenient way – in the electronic window. For other sports indicators, the watch has a stopwatch and a timer.

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#5 G-Shock G-100

Price ≈ 150 $

The owner of one of the smallest cases among all G-Shocks. Despite its modest dimensions [49.6 × 47.8 × 15.7 mm], the model is not inferior to colleagues in terms of impact resistance and security. The dial, albeit ana-Digi [and arrows and electronic display], is not overloaded with information and looks minimalistic. Thanks to the “secretive” design and brutal arrows, the G-100 is in demand among military and other law enforcement agencies. The watch module is protected from magnetic fields. For those who travel often, quick access to time in the second time zone is provided. Stopwatch, world clock, timer, alarm clock and calendar – all this you get for a low cost.

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#6 G-Shock GLX-5600

Price ≈ 140$

A recognizable square form factor and useful features for surfers are the secret to the success of the GLX-5600. The series belongs to the direction of G-Lide for lovers of water and winter sports. The tide chart on the display allows the surfer to choose the optimal time for his water activity. Next to the tidal chart, there is also a window displaying the phases of the moon, depending on the location. The watch has a rather advanced stopwatch with a measurement limit of 24 hours and the possibility of a delayed start [up to 5 seconds] with a countdown. The countdown timer was equipped with the function of auto-repeat and alarm notification at the end of the measurement. The model is powered by a battery designed for 7 years of continuous operation. Other basic features of the series are world clock, alarm, calendar, and backlight with blink function.

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#7 G-Shock AWG-M100

Price ≈ 150$

One of the smallest and smallest solar powered G-Shocks at the moment. Laconic an-Digi dial with large hands and digital windows contributes to good readability and convenient display of data. The case design is made with notes of “militarism” – dark tones, angular hour markers, “pin” inserts on the case and strap will appeal to the military. Due to the small thickness and width of the body, the AWG-M100 is suitable even for the smallest wrist and will not “stick out” on it, like other shocks. The watch has a fairly advanced filling – solar power and radio time synchronization. The solar battery will allow you to forget about the need to replace the battery after 2-3 years, and the time is automatically synchronized by radio waves with towers located around the world. The basic functionality is also present – a stopwatch, timer, world clock, alarm clock and display backlight.

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#8 G-Shock GWX-5600

Price ≈ 240$

Representative of the summer division of the G-Shock G-Lide in the iconic square case. Although the series has the functions necessary for water activities: an ebb / flow sensor for choosing the optimal wave height and a graph of the lunar phases, these opportunities fade before the main advantages of the series – solar power and radio time synchronization. Thanks to the solar battery, you can fully enjoy the functionality without thinking about saving power, which is easily replenished from daylight. Time is automatically synchronized with radio towers located around the world – if you come to a different country, the watch will set the current time without your participation. The Japanese did not forget about the stopwatch, timer, alarm clock, world clock and calendar.

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