The Ultimate Guide to All G-SHOCKs — composed by Experts
Can’t choose between G-SHOCK GWG-2000, GG-B100 and GWG-1000? Enjoy our comparison table and the best features unique list of each series.
We are trying to compare the watches from one collection or “similar” price categories. Besides you may find our rating system and pros & cons section below. Enjoy!
Price (Amazon) | |||
Year of first Release | 2021 | 2019 | 2015 |
Accuracy | Radio-controlled (via atomic watch signals), Bluetooth (via phone app) | Bluetooth (via phone app) | Radio-controlled (via atomic watch signals) |
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) | No |
Light | Double LED light (Full auto LED light, Super illuminator,) | Neobrite (hands and hour markers) Double LED light | Neobrite (hands and hour markers) Double LED light |
Alarm | 5 daily alarms | 5 daily alarms | 5 daily alarms |
Timer | Measuring unit: 1 minute | Measuring unit: 1 second | Measuring unit: 1 second |
Stopwatch | 1/100-second stopwatch | 1/100-second stopwatch | 1/100-second stopwatch |
Hourly Time Signal | Yes | Yes | Yes |
World Time | 29 time zones (29 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, Home city/World time city swapping | 29 time zones (29 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, Home city/World time city swapping | 29 time zones (29 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, Home city/World time city swapping |
Step Tracker | Yes | Yes | No |
Sunrise Sunset | No | Yes | No |
Alpha Gel / | No | No | Yes |
Tough MVT | Yes | No | Yes |
Carbon Core Guard | Yes | Yes | No |
Case / bezel material | Resin / Stainless steel | Carbon / Resin | 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 CR2025 | 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 | 61.2×54.4×16.1 | 55.4×53.1×19.3 | 59.5×56.1×18 |
*Want to compare some other features? Please, comment and we will improve our table.
G-SHOCK GWG-2000 Rating System
| Size | ★★★★ |
| Weight | ★★★ |
| Functions | ★★★★ |
| Materials | ★★★★★ |
| Price | ★★ |
G-SHOCK GWG-2000 PROs & CONs
*we composed all points based on our ten years experience in writing about CASIO watches. We know what matters when you are searching for your ideal G-SHOCK!
– Сompact Design (in comparison with other mudmaster series)
– Solar Powered (Tough Solar). No need to worry about the battery change
– Carbon Core Guard (the watch is more lightweight but stronger in comparison with a traditional case)
– Digital Сompass, Altimeter, Barometer, Thermometer
– Sapphire crystal (Scratch-resistant, highly transparent with an anti-reflective coating)
– Screw Lock Crown (functional)
– Double LED Light (one for the face and one for the digital display)
– Improved Dust- & Mud-resistant structure (more advanced than in a non Mudmaster)
– Good readability (large-diameter dial & big hands)
– Double LED Light (one for the face and one for the digital display)
– Radio Control Accuracy (corrects the time if needed via radio signals)
– Amazing Second Hand (a beauty of any watch)
– The watch is still big (61.2 × 54.4 × 16.1 mm while traditional watch size is 48.9 × 42.8 × 13.4 mm)
– No Bluetooth (for easier operational activities)
– No Bluetoot Accuracy Calibration (checks if the watch shows the ideal time with your phone)
– Negative digital display in some cases may spoil readability
– Without sports functions (like GPS, Steptrecker, advanced timers)
– High Price (but good materials)
G-SHOCK GG-B100 Rating System
| Size | ★★★★★ |
| Weight | ★★★★ |
| Functions | ★★★★★ |
| Materials | ★★★★ |
| Price | ★★★★ |
G-SHOCK GG-B100 PROs & CONs
*we composed all points based on our ten years experience in writing about CASIO watches. We know what matters when you are searching for your ideal G-SHOCK!
– Mudmaster Series (dirt & mud resistant)
– Carbon Core Guard structure (protects modules with a carbon fiber reinforced resin case)
– Step count (using an accurate 3-axis acceleration sensor: 0 to 999,999 step count display range)
– Sunrise, sunset time display (good to know under extreme conditions)
– Quad sensor (Thermometer, Barometer/Altimeter, Digital Compass)
– Amazing Second Hand (a beauty of any watch)
– Super Illuminator (high brightness LED)
– Bluetooth Accuracy Calibration (checks if the watch shows the ideal time), also called Mobile Link
– Easy to operate via smartphone
– Good readability (big hands, big digital dial)
– No solar power (only 2 years)
– Oversized (55.4 × 51.3 × 19.4 while traditional watch size (DW-5600) is 48.9 × 42.8 × 13.4 mm)
G-SHOCK GWG-1000 Rating System
| Size | ★★★ |
| Weight | ★★ |
| Functions | ★★★★★ |
| Materials | ★★★★ |
| Price | ★★★ |
Being a fan of CASIO watches since 2009, I strive to share my passion and knowledge with others. Through publishing short notes and curating all listings on this site, I hope to inspire fellow enthusiasts to explore the world of high-quality CASIO watches. A proud owner of GST-B200, GG-1000, GA-110. Remember: Fake Watches are for Fake People.
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