[G-Shock Guide] Top 10 Cheapets G-Shocks with Tough Solar

It has already happened historically that everyone loves watches with the so-called “solar battery”. The battery is not quite sunny, but it is quite an ordinary battery, which is charged using the solar panel under the main dial of the watch. The technology is called Tough Solar and it is already so much “sewn” into the brand of watches G-Shock that many want to buy watches with this technology. Well, they made a selection of the most inexpensive G-Shock watches with solar power. Yes, the watch has already become more expensive, but, excuse me, here you generally forget about changing batteries. At least our watch has been working for 10 years, but the charge level does not drop).

Pleasant bonus. It turns out that in all watches with solar power from this list there is also a radio synchronization technology. So you get not only the durability of the batteries, but also the accuracy.

* Selection updated: January 2020

#1 G-Shock GW-M5610

Price ≈ 170$

Classic square G-Shock with some expensive features. Externally, the model is not much different from its prototype DW-5600 – a fully electronic dial and a characteristic shape of the case. The only difference is the availability of more expensive functionality, namely solar power and radio time synchronization. Now you can forget about the periodic replacement of the battery, because the watch has a special panel that picks up daylight and converts it into electrical energy that feeds the battery. If you travel often, it is not necessary to manually translate the time – all the work will be done for you by synchronization on radio waves. Basic functions, such as an alarm clock, timer, stopwatch and world time, will come in handy. At night, the dial is illuminated by a powerful automatic backlight.

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#2 G-Shock GW-B5600

Price ≈ 200$

A simplified version of the acclaimed GMW-B5000 series – a steel flagship with Bluetooth synchronization. The iconic square case with modern advanced filling is a gift for G-Shock fans. Bluetooth is used to synchronize time and adjust clock functions; control takes place on a smartphone in a special G-Shock Connected application. The backup time correction method is Multiband radio synchronization, which is based on receiving radio waves from towers located around the world. Do not worry about a dead battery – the GW-B5600 has a solar battery that is charged by daylight. The day of the week is displayed on a digital display in 5 different languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian. The basic functionality is also available – a timer, stopwatch, alarm clock, world clock, calendar and backlight.

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#3 G-Shock GWX-5700

Price ≈ 170$

Sports G-Shock-s in a round old-school case with a bias on surfing and other water activities. The case shape is taken from the DW-5750 – a classic among the round impact-resistant G-Shock watches. The watch has an ebb and flow sensor and information on the phases of the moon, so that you can know in advance the approximate water level and choose the best time for surfing. But this is not the main advantage of the GWX-5700 over a fellow. Despite the low price, there is solar power and radio time synchronization. The battery is recharged from sunlight and daylight, and the clock is synchronized with the exact time on radio towers located around the world. The backlight is fully automatic, i.e. activated by turning the wrist.

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#4 G-Shock GAW-100

Price ≈ 170$

Inexpensive youth G-Shock-s whick inherited the design of several colleagues at once – the watch has a bit of a GA-200, a series of GST-W and older AWGs. In this model, the Japanese honed all the small details of the appearance, as a result of which there appeared a balanced watch with good functionality and an affordable price. The main advantage of the GAW-100 over its counterparts is solar power [now there is no need to be afraid of battery drain] and radio time synchronization [automatic time correction]. The watch has the basic functionality inherent in the G-Shock line – a timer, stopwatch, alarm clock and world clock. Gorgeous backlight completely captures both analog and digital zones.

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#5 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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#6 G-Shock G-9300

Price ≈ 200$

Inexpensive representative of the G-Shock Mudman line. The name speaks for itself – the G-9300 case with a special design of buttons and other connections, which prevents dust, dirt, sand and other small particles from entering the watch. One of the most affordable professional G-Shock [Master Of G] to date. Despite its relatively low price, madmans are equipped with a whole set of useful features – a dual sensor [digital compass and thermometer], displaying data on the phases of the moon in a particular place, a stopwatch for 1000 hours, a timer, an alarm clock and world time. Fluorescent backlight fully illuminates the entire digital display area. Thanks to the solar battery, you can forget about replacing the battery for a long time – a special panel under the dial captures the sun’s rays and recharges the battery.

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#7 G-Shock GW-7900

Price ≈ 250$

A popular digital series with advanced features. The large case and powerful screws on the bezel emphasize the visual power of the GW-7900 – the watch module is protected from any negative influences. The main advantage of the model is the availability of solar power [recharging the battery from daylight] and radio time synchronization. Surfers and people associated with the marine business will find useful functions for themselves – the phase of the moon and the level of the ebb / flow in a particular place are displayed. Thanks to the electronic dial, the information is displayed in a detailed form. In addition to specific functions, the watch also has basic features – a 24-hour stopwatch, timer, world clock, calendar and backlight with automatic operation when you turn your hand.

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#8 G-Shock GST-W300

Price ≈ 300$

The popular metal G-Shock with a reduced body compared to the previous generation of G-Steel – now the dimensions are 55.9 x 49.3 x 15.3 mm versus 59.10 x 52.40 x 16.10 mm at the GST- W100. The abundance of steel and the compact dial are the hallmark of the GST-W300. The bezel is polyurethane, but from this the watch did not lose in impact resistance at all – the combination of different materials rather, on the contrary, positively affects the protective properties of the case. The format of the dial of ana-Digi is arrows and electronic windows. Thanks to convenient indication by means of three digital windows on the display at the same time maximum information is located. Solar battery – you can forget about the periodic replacement of the battery. Time is synchronized by radio waves. Stopwatch, alarm clock, timer and world clock – all this by itself.

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#9 G-Shock GWX-8900

Price ≈ 300$

The representative of the professional G-Lide series for athletes and just lovers of water sports, in particular surfing. Sports functionality is represented by an ebb / flow sensor to make it easier to determine the right moment for surfing and displaying the phases of the moon in a particular region and at the right time. The watch has 100 preset presets to display the level of tides at different points on the planet. GWX indices indicate the presence of more expensive features – solar power and radio time synchronization. A digital display and large numbers with clear windows – everything is done here for convenient reading of information. At night, the dial is illuminated by a bright LED; the case is water resistant to 200 meters.

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#10 G-Shock GST-B200

Price ≈ 300 $

A fresh representative of the G-Steel line is the steel G-Shock with the new protective structure of the Carbon Core Guard. The inner part of the case, which is responsible for protecting the module from negative influences, is made of polyurethane reinforced with carbon fiber, making the case stronger and lighter. The dimensions are reduced compared to the GST-W300 – 53.3 x 49.2 x 14.5 mm versus 55.9 x 49.3 x 15.3 mm. All external parts of the GST-B100 [bezel, buttons, screws, back cover] are made of stainless steel. The digital display is made using STN technology, which gives a larger viewing angle and enhanced image clarity. Designers redesigned the look of the buttons – now they look more stylish and modern. Solar power and Bluetooth synchronization are responsible for the basic functionality of the model, and its basic capabilities are complemented by a stopwatch, timer, alarm clock and world clock.

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Solar power technology [also called Tough Solar and Casio watches with solar power usually have this name] is based on recharging the battery with sunlight. The watch has a special panel that converts the sun’s rays into electrical energy, which charges the battery. The technology dates back to 1954, when Bell Laboratories first created solar panels to produce silicon-based electric currents. Remember the old calculators with such a panel?

This is also a solar panel that charged the batteries in the calculator. The same principle began to be used by the Casio in their watch production.

Sunlight is also understood to mean daylight emitted by so-called fluorescent lamps [and even any other light source]. The advantage of the solar battery is that we can actively use the resource-intensive functions of the watch [backlight, radio synchronization, thermometer, barometer, compass, GPS, etc.] without thinking that in a year you will have to go to the service and change the battery. You understand that the watch still has a battery that runs on solar charge. No, it is not eternal, but it can work for decades and sometimes does not need to be replaced for a very long period of time [eternal only music, do not forget]. The selection includes only a G-Shock solar-powered sports watch.