The story of the Casio G-Shock
Generations and strap changes
- 2022GA-B001
Introduced a construction where bezel and band are one integrated piece.
Integrated bezel and band construction.
- 2019GA-2100
An octagonal bezel inspired by the DW-5000C; at release it was the slimmest G-Shock, with a Carbon Core Guard case.
- 2018GMW-B5000 full metal
The square design moved to stainless steel for both bezel and band.
Stainless steel band replaced resin on this model.
- 2010GA-110
Launched with the largest case in the lineup and a four-layer dial.
- 1996MR-G MRG-100
The first full-metal G-Shock introduced a metal construction.
- 1995DW-6900
The 6900 line debuted with a round face and Triple Graph display.
- 1987DW-5600C
First watch of the long-selling 5600 line.
- 1983DW-5000C
The original G-Shock used a hollow case with a urethane covering, built to survive a 10-meter drop.
Firsts and innovations
The G-Shock line introduced a 'float' structure, in which the module is suspended at a few points inside the case to absorb shocks. Nippon.com says this is still the basis of G-Shock today.