2024-04-23 06:02
A new Tough Solar and Bluetooth-equipped octagonal 2100 series with a metal bezel was recently leaked and is expected to be released in May 2024. Like the GM-2100, the GBM-2100 series has a… Read More
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2024-04-22 14:00
While it now does double duty as a fashion brand, G-Shock was originally created by Kikuo Ibe with the idea of being an unbreakable watch for people like construction workers who couldn&rsqu&hell…Read More
2024-04-19 18:55
YouTube giant PewDiePie (a.k.a. Felix Kjellberg) has been making videos since 2010, and we noticed that he’s been wearing Casio G-Shock watches in his most recent videos. PewDiePie ros… Read More
2024-04-19 06:50
Amazon.com is currently offering the G-Shock GBD-H2000-1A (a.k.a. GBD-H2000-1ACR) for $299, which is 25% off the MSRP of $399. Amazon is also selling the black and yellow GBD-H2000-1A9 for $… Read More
2024-04-18 11:27
Like the GA-2300-8A, the G-Shock GD-B500S-8 was not released as part of its series launch in Japan but is being released in other countries with the other debut models. As part of the GD-B50… Read More
2024-04-17 08:14
California-inspired casual fashion and lifestyle boutique Ron Herman is releasing another G-Shock G-LIDE collaboration for 2024. The base is the GBX-100, and the watch has a minimalist black… Read More
2024-04-17 06:39
“Hydro-modding” has been getting some renewed attention recently. The simple process involves opening a quartz watch case, filling it with oil, (usually mineral or silicone oil)… Read More
2024-04-15 19:00
The official G-Shock U.K. website is already selling the compact GA-2300 series and is offering an additional colorway that was not released in Japan. The GA-2300-8A has a dark gray bezel an… Read More
2024-04-15 18:23
Following recent online leaks, G-Shock U.K. now has the G-Shock Gravitymaster GR-B300 series listed as coming soon. According to the site, the upcoming Master of G aviation watch has a Carbo… Read More
2024-04-14 15:11
Mother’s Day isn’t until May 12, but G-Shock U.S. is giving an incentive to do your gift shopping now with the offer of a free G-Shock-branded 40-ounce tumbler with the purchase… Read More
2024-04-10 06:35
Following last year’s Casio Watch Ring Collection, a 2nd Edition collection for 2024 is coming to Japan on April 16. The rings are non-working replicas of iconic Casio watches with a h… Read More
2024-04-08 14:00
To celebrate G-Shock’s birthday (April 12), we’re sharing a scan of the G-SHOCK WATCHNAVI SPECIAL EDITION 2015 Ver.1 book. We normally don’t scan and share publications lik… Read More
2024-04-08 06:12
The G-Shock MRGG1000B-1A (2015) and MRGG1000B-1A4 (2017) are still available in the United States, and this an unusual case of high-end models being available in the U.S. but not Japan. Acco… Read More
2024-04-03 18:56
There are some lines of G-Shock, such as MR-G, MT-G, Frogman, Full Metal (including GMW-B5000 and GM-B2100), as well as certain models like the GW-5000U-1, that are known to always be made i… Read More
2024-03-31 17:09
The G-Shock GA-2300 is an all-new series being released in April 2024. The watch has an “X” motif on the dial that is reminiscent of the GA-120. The bezel shape is inspired by th… Read More
Black-red G-Shock Frogman MRG-BF1000B-1A Includes DLC Titanium Band (with WatchDavid Hands-on Video)
2024-03-31 07:29
The black and red G-Shock Frogman MRG-BF1000B-1A is the third MRG-BF1000 model and the first to come with a single solid titanium band. (The MRG-BF1000R-1A included a Durasoft fluorine rubbe… Read More
2024-03-29 08:26
Casio Japan has new G-Shock watch display stands available to purchase online by Casio ID members. These include the GS-WATMNT-S single watch stand (5,335 yen), the GS-WATMNT-W dual watch st… Read More
2024-03-28 05:15
The G-Shock G-5600BG-1 is the sort of colorway that we’re surprised is a Tough Solar-powered G-5600 instead of the basic DW-5600, but we’re not complaining as we usually prefer s… Read More
2024-03-27 20:34
G-Shock U.S. unexpectedly released the full metal blue-accented GMB2100AD-2A and GMWB5000D-2 before Japan, and these models are now available online at casio.com/us and Arizona Fine Time (az… Read More
2024-03-27 11:30
A special collaboration with G-Shock and artist kaNO will be released on Friday, March 29, at the G-Shock Soho Store in New York City. The G-Shock DW6900-1KN, featuring an exclusive band des… Read More
2024-03-27 04:13
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo was pictured wearing a custom diamond-encrusted G-Shock DW-6900 in a recent post to his official X account. The watch appears to be the same one previously seen… Read More
2024-03-25 08:37
Two Master of G models from the 2000s are officially discontinued according to casio.com/jp. We previously reported how the G-Shock Mudman GW-9300-1JF was in sold out status at casio.com/jp… Read More
2024-03-21 08:10
Amazon is running its Big Spring Sale promotion from March 20 to March 25, and there are many deals on Casio watches including G-Shock. The G-Shock GW6900-1 with Tough Solar and Multi-Band 6… Read More
2024-03-21 06:18
There are many G-Shock appearances in military-themed movies, but it’s very unusual to see a G-Shock MR-G in one, which is the case with Land of Bad starring Russell Crowe and Liam Hem… Read More
2024-03-20 05:52
The G-Shock Soho Store in New York City (454 West Broadway) is hosting a special watch servicing event on Sunday, March 24, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The service team will be offering battery c… Read More
2024-03-19 16:50
Unveiled by Casio for an April release in Asia (and probably wider) are six analog-digital G-Shock women’s watches with shiny metallic dials inspired by spring and summer. The GMA-P210… Read More
2024-03-19 16:39
Brave Beaters is the sort of watch-oriented YouTube channel that G-Shock fans would probably enjoy, as it covers a lot of “beater” and “tool” type of watches. It is a… Read More
2024-03-19 15:01
G-Shock Canada is currently selling four pin badges modeled after the full metal G-Shock GMW-B5000 for C$20 each (with shipping to Candada only). Similar pins were previously used as free it… Read More
2024-03-18 17:16
There was unfortunately no G-Shock Perfect Bible magazine-book release for the G-Shock 40th Anniversary in 2023, but there is the Casio Watch Complete Book that was released for the Casio Wa… Read More
2024-03-18 04:32
Casio is hosting the “Down to Business: 50 Years of Watch Innovation” gallery event in New York City from March 28-29 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), which will be held at HBX, Hypebeast&rs&hell…Read More
2024-03-15 09:12
If you’re a first-time buyer of a G-Shock DW-5600, DW-5000, or GW-5000, you might think that there is something wrong with the adjust (upper left) button and the way its positio… Read More
2024-03-13 06:13
G-Shock China unveiled the Multi-Fluorescent Accents Series on social media, which includes four watches based on its most popular analog-digital series. The accents appear to be turquoise b… Read More
2024-03-13 05:36
G-Shock is releasing the all-new GD-B500 series in April, which is an expectation-defying vertically elongated yet compact model with Bluetooth and a pedometer for step tracking. Measuring 4… Read More
2024-03-12 05:59
Hodinkee Japan revealed the G-Shock GM-B2100AD-2A (left) and GMW-B5000D-2 (right) which will be released in April 2024. The GM-B2100AD-2A has a blue vapor deposition on the dial, and the GMW… Read More
2024-03-11 09:04
One of the unexpected omissions of the G-Shock 40th Anniversary in 2023 was a new GM-B2100 model made of titanium. That may be explained by the upcoming MRG-B2100 series, which was recently… Read More
2024-03-05 03:01
G-Shock U.S. is currently offering a free Itzy Acrylic Stand with the purchase of select women’s watches at gshock.casio.com/us. Qualifying models include some from the GMAP2100, GA210… Read More
2024-03-03 03:24
The G-Shock Mudman GW-9300 may be following the same pattern as other recently discontinued Master of G series like the Gravitymaster GWR-B1000 and Gulfman GW-9110, which were discontinued a… Read More
2024-03-01 10:40
Pro Trek is releasing two new PRG-340 models with Durosoft silicone bands. The affordable PRG-340 series features Tough Solar power, 100-meter water resistance, a rotary bezel, dual-layer LC… Read More
2024-03-01 09:46
Along with the first Itzy collaboration and the GMA-P2100W-7A which was already released in other countries, G-Shock Japan announced six new models for March 2024. Three new DW-H5600 colorwa… Read More
2024-02-26 09:46
Jiu-jitsu, sports, and streetwear outfitter Albino & Preto released its first G-Shock collaboration with the DW6900AP23-1. The limited edition AP-branded watch features fluorescent yello… Read More
2024-02-21 09:46
Actor and singer Anthony Ramos has become a hero of G-Shock recently. He wore a DW-5900 watch in the 2023 movie Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and continued to wear the watch in short prom… Read More
2024-02-20 04:58
G-Shock is releasing three new extra-small limited edition GMA-P2100 watches in collaboration with K-pop group Itzy. This is the first collaborative release with the group, which has been a… Read More
2024-02-19 08:24
In 2021, the Hobonichi Mother Project released the G-Shock GW-M5610UMOT21-1JR, which was an unusual collaboration with the classic Nintendo video game Mother. 2024 will see the release of a… Read More
2024-02-16 11:01
The G-Shock Products line (which is sold in Japan, Singapore, and Taiwan) releases seasonal clothing collections that we don’t always cover here, as we tend to focus on the items with… Read More
2024-02-15 18:27
Casiotron TRN-50-2AJR is sold out at casio.com/jp in Japan. Pre-orders for the Casiotron TRN-50-2A were made available sooner than expected in Japan and the United States (on the same day th… Read More
2024-02-15 07:25
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the first-ever Casio wristwatch (Casiotron QW02-10) from 1974, Casio is releasing the Casiotron TRN-50-2A, a limited edition homage, in late Febru… Read More
2024-02-15 05:37
According to recent customer reviews, Amazon.com is selling the updated G-Shock DW-5600UE-1 with module 3525 under the same name (DW5600E-1V) and product page as the older model with module… Read More
2024-02-13 05:11
Rising surfing star Bettylou Sakura Johnson has officially partnered with Casio America as a Team G-Shock athlete. The 18-year-old Haleiwa native started surfing at the age of six on the Nor… Read More
2024-02-09 16:34
Casio Thailand is teaming up with local artist The Jum for a special Valentine’s Day promotion. Customers who buy any G-Shock watch at participating G-Shock Casio stores in major malls… Read More
2024-02-08 16:47
The G-Shock London store will be hosting a special event for the Lunar New Year on Saturday, February 10. According to an Instagram post by G-Shock U.K., artist Mr Lee will be on hand to cre… Read More
2024-02-08 08:15
February 2024 G-Shock releases for the international Asia region (excluding Japan) were announced at www.casio.com/intl, and there are a few models that were not released in Japan this month… Read More
2024-02-07 16:07
Just in time for Valentine’s Day is the Casio MTPB145DC21V, which is another traditionally styled watch with a Tiffany-like turquoise blue dial. This compact model is made of stainless… Read More
2024-02-06 10:40
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo gifted his girlfriend and life partner Georgina Rodriguez a custom diamond-encrusted G-Shock watch for her 30th birthday on January 27, according to a video pos… Read More
2024-02-06 02:00
Thanks to Japanese fan site Great G-Shock World for pointing out the G-Shock Gravitymaster GWR-B1000-1A1JF is now in “production completed” (i.e. discontinued) status according t… Read More
2024-02-02 09:09
G-Shock U.S. is teaming up with digital assets firm Doodles to launch “an NFT-inspired watch collection.” According to various reports, these will be real-world limited edition w… Read More
2024-02-01 07:48
Update: Hodinkee released the G-SHOCK Ref. 5600 By Ben Clymer on February 1 for $185 at shop.hodinkee.com, with $5 from every watch sold going to the The Horological Society of New York watc… Read More
2024-01-31 17:36
Along with the all-new G-STEEL GST-B600 series, Toyota Land Cruiser collaboration, Hidden Glow Series, and Fire Package releases, G-Shock is releasing ten stylish models in Japan for Februar… Read More
2024-01-31 16:49
We always look forward to Japan’s annual G-Shock Fire Package releases because they are usually a pair of classic models with stylish yet conventional color accents that are reminiscen… Read More
2024-01-30 11:12
K-pop group Itzy makes an appearance in a new promotion at Elle Japan for the recently released G-Shock GMA-P2100 series. The GMA-P2100 is an extra-small women’s model (compared to the… Read More
2024-01-29 15:50
Previously released in Japan last month, the 14Models Octagon Mug is now available in Singapore for S$20. This white mug is made in Japan and has an octagonal shape and graphics of fourteen… Read More
2024-01-25 09:20
Team Land Cruiser Toyota Auto Body is partnering with Casio again for the release of the G-Shock Mudman GW-9500TLC-1 in February. This is the second limited edition for the GW-9500 series, a… Read More
2024-01-23 17:57
Affiliate Disclosure: All links on this page to Zales.com are affiliate links that may earn us a 2% commission on sales. (Zales shipping is available to USA, USA territories, and USA militar… Read More
2024-01-23 04:21
Unlike the PRW-6900YL-5 which was initially released by Amazon at a large discount and was later regularly discounted at around 20%, the Pro Trek PRW6900BF-1 was not initially discounted by… Read More
2024-01-22 15:44
The latest G-Shock collaboration with the professional baseball team Hiroshima Toyo Carp will be released on January 10 (10:00 a.m.) in Japan at the online Carp Official Goods Shop. (The wat… Read More
2024-01-22 06:09
G-Shock enthusiast Watch Geek published a video about a GA-2100 watch that he modded with custom lume hour markers and analog hands from SKXMOD. The fact that GA-2100 models have large hour… Read More
2024-01-19 16:12
The G-Shock Hidden Glow Series is coming to Japan in February and features luminous glow-in-the-dark faces paired with gray bezels and bands. The series includes the DW-6900HD-8, GA-110HD-8A… Read More
2024-01-18 18:41
The Casio MWQ-100 is an all-new series launched in January 2024 with the MWQ-100-1AV, MWQ-100-2AV with purple dial, and MWQ-100-3AV with olive green band. There are other affordable Casio wa… Read More
2024-01-18 06:22
G-Shock continues to downsize the G-STEEL line with the GST-B600 series, which is launching in February 2024 in Japan. The watch measures 41.4 x 42.3 x 11.4 millimeters, which is significant… Read More
2024-01-17 13:50
Benicio Del Toro is one of what we call the “Champions of G-Shock,” which are very famous celebrities who appear to have a genuine love of G-Shock that doesn’t fade over ti… Read More
2024-01-14 04:50
To celebrate the third anniversary of its S-Mall online store in Japan, Suzuki is releasing the Suzuki Jimny x G-Shock GW-6900 collaboration, which is limited to 1,000 pieces and will be sol… Read More
2024-01-12 09:12
NFL cornerback Benjamin St-Juste of the Washington Commanders recently appeared in a G-Shock promotional video shared on official G-Shock U.S. social media accounts. St-Juste speaks about wh… Read More
2024-01-11 08:34
To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the G-Shock Taipei Store, which took place on October 1, 2023, Casio released the DW5600SKEGT10-SET set in collaboration with designer Robin Tang and hi… Read More
2024-01-11 04:44
There’s something about the Casio WS-1700H that makes it an iconic series right off the bat. Perhaps it’s because it looks somewhat like a heavy duty version of the highly popula… Read More
2024-01-11 03:54
Following the announcement of the GMA-P2100W-7A in Asia, G-Shock announced three other extra-small-size GMA-P2100 models for a January release in Japan and Asia. These new colorways include… Read More
2024-01-10 06:43
The G-Shock GMA-P2100W-7A is a surprising new model that was announced for January 2024 in Asia (excluding Japan) and is expected to be released worldwide. This model commemorates Internatio… Read More
2024-01-10 06:05
The G-Shock GA-B2100SBC set is a China-based collaboration with Hong Kong skateboarding brand Subcrew that was limited to 40 pieces. This release was one of eight collaborations with various… Read More
2024-01-10 05:34
The Baby-G BGD-565KT-7 is a collaboration with Sanrio that is based on the the 1970s version of Hello Kitty. The white watch has a minimalist display style, featuring a red bow on the upper… Read More
2024-01-07 06:38
Two new diving-style Casio watches are now available for pre-orders from Amazon: the MDV-106DD-1A1V with a black bezel and the MDV-106DD-1A3V with a green bezel. (These models are designated… Read More
2024-01-05 09:22
Fred Meyer Jewelers is currently offering big “Watch Outlet” discounts on the rose gold G-Shock GMS5600PG-4 ($108) and silver GMS5600SK-7 ($119) featuring a smaller women’s… Read More
2024-01-01 16:12
Actor Barry Keoghan wears a Casio digital watch playing Oliver Quick in the film Saltburn. At first glance, the watch looks like a Casio A168, but the distinctive color markings had us diggi… Read More
2023-12-31 18:09
Following the recent release of the DW-5600UE-1JF and DW-6900UB-9JF models featuring updated modules with the LED backlight, G-Shock also released the updated DW-5750UE-1JF (Module 3525) in… Read More
2023-12-30 04:59
A G-Shock-like “Kashio Shockwatch” is one of various unlockable cosmetic items in the PC video game Ready or Not. The game is a spiritual successor to the 2005 game SWAT 4 and a… Read More
2023-12-29 09:05
Billboard ads for G-Shock watches appeared in the debut of the SHIBUYA109 Shoot and Run island for the Fortnite video game. The island (which is basically a custom map) was created by SHIBUY… Read More
2023-12-27 04:54
Scheduled for a January release in Japan, the field-style G-Shock GA-B2100CT and smaller GMD-S5600CT series feature cloth bands. The bands of the GMD-S5600CT models are made of Truecotton, w… Read More
2023-12-26 06:10
Casio is wasting no time when it comes to to the new year, as it has already announced the G-Shock Rangeman GPR-H1000 in Japan for a release on January 19, 2024. An evolution of the bestsell… Read More
2023-12-25 10:09
Following his appearance at the G-Shock 40th Anniversary Shock The World Southeast Asia event in Bali, Casio released a seasons greetings video featuring G-Shock creator Kikuo Ibe addressing… Read More
2023-12-19 14:15
There are a lot of rugged cases available for the Apple Watch and we usually don’t feature non-Casio products here, but the Amband M3 and Moving Fortress Pro cases caught our eye with… Read More
2023-12-19 05:47
The upcoming Casio WS-1700H is an affordable series featuring a rugged high-tech style with tide moon graphs and a dedicated LCD display section with analog-style hands. (Unlike a G-Shock, t… Read More
2023-12-18 12:58
The G-Shock Gulfman GW-9110-1JF has recently gone into “Sold Out” status at the Casio Japan website, and its future is uncertain. Another older Master of G model that is in sold… Read More
2023-12-16 06:15
The Beautiful People x G-Shock GM-S110BP-5A was released in December in Japan and Asia. This collaboration features a small-size GM-S110 with a stainless steel bezel and an understated style… Read More
2023-12-10 16:47
The G-Shock G-D001 sold for a winning bid of $400,050 at Phillips’ The New York Watch Auction: NINE on December 10, 2023, shattering the estimated closing price of $70,000 to $140,000… Read More
2023-12-06 18:09
The G-Shock MTG-B3000SQN751-1AER and GG-B100SQN751-1AER are box sets made in collaboration with the Portugal Air Force’s famed search and rescue unit Esquadra 751, to commemorate the s… Read More
2023-12-06 02:37
G-Shock is releasing the Utility Black Series in January 2024 featuring tactical-style blackout colors, Cordura Eco fabric bands, and non-inverted (or positive) LCD displays. The positive LC… Read More
2023-12-05 13:50
G-Shock Japan is once again offering its limited-time restoration service for origin DW-5000C and other early square screw-back models from the ’80s and ’90s. The service, which… Read More
2023-12-05 07:23
We recently noticed that Casio released a print-style G-Shock catalog for Japan that appears to be from Spring/Summer 2023. (This catalog is available in Japanese only and there is no Englis… Read More
2023-12-05 05:28
Macy’s and Bloomingdales currently have a “Friends & Family” discount of 25% off their selections of G-Shock watches. The Macy’s promotion will end on December 6… Read More
2023-12-04 19:38
Without the Casiotron QW02, Casio’s first wristwatch launched in 1974, there would be no G-Shock and the world of digital and quartz watches would be a lot different. Fan site Zona Cas… Read More
2023-12-04 04:38
Casio announced the G-Shock GA-2100RB-3A collaboration with Indonesian rapper Rich Brian for a December 2023 release in Japan and Asia. The colors are based on a guitar that Brian fell in lo… Read More
2023-12-02 02:27
On December 7 at 12:00 p.m., Japan’s G-Shock Products is releasing some unique items that may be of interest to fans and collectors, including a limited 40th Anniversary varsity jacket… Read More
2023-12-01 04:14
G-Shock will be releasing the MRG-B5000R-1 in January 2024, which is the first MRG-B5000 model with a Dura Soft fluoro rubber band. This premium Japan-made model features an individually pol… Read More
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