The Ultimate Guide to All G-SHOCKs — composed by Experts
Can’t choose between G-Shock GPW-2000, GA-1100 and GPW-1000? Enjoy our comparison table and the best features unique list of each series.
GPW-2000 | GPW-1000 | ||
Price (Amazon) | |||
Year of first Release | 2017 | 2015 | 2014 |
Accuracy | Radio-controlled (via atomic watch signals), Bluetooth (via phone app), GPS Signal Reception | ±15 seconds per month | Radio-controlled (via atomic watch signals), GPS Signal Reception |
SmartWatch Features | G-Shock Connected App (simplifies certain watch operations by letting you perform them on your phone screen) | No | No |
Light | Neobrite (hands and hour markers) and LED light (Super Illuminator) | Neobrite (hands and hour markers) and LED light (Super Illuminator) | Neobrite (hands and hour markers) and LED light (Super Illuminator) |
Alarm | 1 Alarm | 5 daily alarms | 1 independent daily alarm |
Timer | 1 minute units, maximum 24 hours, 1 second measurements | Measuring unit: 1 second | Measuring unit: 1 second (maximum 24 hours) |
Stopwatch | 1 second measurement, 24 minutes total | 1/100-second stopwatch | 1/20-second stopwatch; measuring capacity: 24 minutes; elapsed time; split time, 1st and 2nd place times |
Hourly Time Signal | No | Yes | No |
World Time | 28 cities (39 time zones + UTC, automatic DST) | 31 time zones (48 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off | 27 cities (40 time zones, daylight saving on/off) and Coordinated Universal Time |
Alpha Gel / | Yes | No | Yes |
Auto-Back Light | No | Yes | No |
Compass | No | Yes | No |
Sunrise Sunset | No | Yes | No |
Tough MVT | Yes | No | Yes |
Magnetic Resistance | Yes | No | No |
Case / bezel material | Resin / stainless steel | Resin / stainless steel | Resin / stainless steel |
Glass | Sapphire Glass with non-reflective coating | Mineral (Spherical Glass) | Sapphire Glass with non-reflective coating |
Battery | Solar Powered CTL1616 | 2 years on SR927W | Solar Powered CLB2016 |
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 | 66×57.1×18.2 | 50.8×52.1×16.9 | 66×56×18.8 |
Full features (if you want to know more) | GPW-2000 Wiki | GPW-1000 Wiki |
*Want to compare some other features? Please, comment and we will improve our table.
GA-1100 Profile
Average Amazon Price: $220 (yes, we may earn a commission on qualifying purchases from our links to Amazon)
Year of first release: 2015
Lineup: 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.) All G-Shock Gravitymaster Watches →
Nominations: best design, best resistance
The most distinctive specs:
– 200-meter water resistance (good for swimming but not for deep diving)
– Digital compass (measures and displays direction as one of 16 points)
– Thermometer (can measure and display the outside temperature in a range from -10 C to 60 C)
– Dual Time (In addition to the time in your current location, which is indicated by wide hour and minute hands, a second time can be indicated by the dial at 9 o’clock)
Other colors and full specs: GA-1100 Wiki Page
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