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The team produced over 200 experimental prototypes for performance tests,
This marked the birth of the first G-SHOCK model, the DW-5000C.
Throughout the years since, this tough watch has raised challenges insatiably
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Shock-resistant structure Case design offering protection against free-fall shocks
The unique tough structure was born from an unprecedented idea. A prominent bezel configuration was adopted
This technology has been passed down to every G-SHOCK model to prevent the buttons and glass from
for over a quarter-century. contacting flat surfaces, thus protecting them
from shocks when falling at any angle. This
design concept stressing protection from
shocks is basic to every G-SHOCK case design,
Hollow structure and the same protective structure is employed
Hollow structure not only for our urethane cases, but also for our
metal cases and
Hollow-structure case Protection of important parts
analogue watch
If we tried to absorb shocks simply by encasing the module with with cushioning material
urethane resin or other such materials, the case would grow to cases.
The crystal oscillator and other
immense proportions. G-SHOCK realizes high shock resistance by important parts inside the module
supporting the module inside the case at just a few points, thus are individually protected with
creating a situation as if the module were floating in air. cushioning material. This prevents
Conventional concept G-SHOCK concept contact failures and improper
Dropping Dropping operation due to distortions that
Shock Shock could otherwise occur inside the
Dispersed Dispersed
Shock Shock module if the watch experienced a
Dispersed Dispersed
sudden strong shock. Cushioning material
Urethane band that acts as a shock absorber
The band actually acts as a shock absorber itself,
protecting against shocks from behind. We have
TOUGH SOLAR established strict standards for the combination ratio of
urethane resin employed. Neither too soft nor too hard,
The combination of a solar panel with a large-capacity rechargeable battery
the superb specified combination realizes an ideal balance
enables a variety of energy- hungry to operate smoothly.
between shock resistance and comfortable wearability.
G-SHOCK's strict
shock-resistance standards
G-SHOCK proves its toughness by overcoming severe
conditions assuming use in various punishing circumstances.
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G R AV I T Y D E F I E R
G-1500BD-1A
G-SHOCK.
Engineered for Aviation.
G-SHOCK, the tough watch with specifications for use under the
extreme conditions, is an OFFICIAL TEAM SUPPORTER
most extreme SUPPOR of
CHAMPIONSHIP Pilots
the RED BULL AIR RACE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP.
participating in this rigorous aerial racing competition
demonstrate aviation techniques at speeds up to 370kpm and at
gravity levels as high as 12G (12 times gravity).
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Accurate time measurement Improved information viewability
3-city simultaneous display (G-1500) Dual-window LCD (G-1500)
Up to three times are The city name and a day of the week appear in the upper window
simultaneously displayable: and the date and time in the lower window. The numeric second
World
home time, world time and time1 display is enlarged to improve visibility.
dual time.
World Home
time2 time
[Display examples]
•Centre [Home time] TYO (Tokyo) 10:08 PM
•Dial at 3 o’clock [World time] WLG (Wellington) 01:08 AM
•Lower LCD [Dual time] NYC (New York) 08:08 AM
Time difference (UTC coordinated universal time standard) TYO+9.0, WLG+12.0, NYC-5.0 Hybrid Mount Construction
A combination of lightweight resin and metal
that maintains the case‘s full structural
strength was adopted to improve the
movement‘s shock resistance and enable it
to withstand the intense gravitational forces
and vibrations that may occur in flight.
TOUGH SOLAR (G-1500)
[GS-1001] •Shock resistant •Multi-function 5-motor drive •20-bar water resistant •World time (27 cities) •1/20-second stopwatch •Daily alarm •Full auto-calendar
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TWIN SENSOR
Two tiny sensors, a pressure sensor Graphic altitude tendency display Atmospheric pressure display
and a temperature sensor, provide For measuring progress time For measuring progress time
Pressure Current Pressure difference
measurement capabilities that give Tendency graph Pace arrow Altitude difference since
tendency graph pressure (hPa) graphic
start of STW measurement
you an edge in any sport involving
rapid altitude changes.
Progress
•Altitude time
•Atmospheric pressure
•Temperature
Altitude Current temperature (°C)
G-9200MS-8
[G-9200] •Shock resistant •20-bar water resistant •Solar-powered •Full auto EL light •World time (33 cities) •Altimeter (range: -700 to 10,000 m / unit: 5 m) •Barometer (range: 260 to 1,100 hPa / unit: 1 hPa)
•Thermometer (range: -10 to 60˚C / unit: 0.1˚C) •1/100-second stopwatch •Countdown timer •5 independent daily alarms •Battery level indicator •Power saving •Full auto-calendar
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G-9000-1V G-9000-3V G-9000-8V G-9000MS-1
The G-9010‘s Rally Mode Remaining target time Special stage elapsed time
(Hours, minutes) (Hours, minutes, seconds, 1/10 second)
measures the elapsed time on Elapsed time Remaining target time
(1/10-second indication) (Minutes, seconds)
special stages and monitors
(counts down) your target time
to the goal. The illustrations at
right show the Rally Mode
timing operations. End of special stage
Start point time measurement Goal
Special stage (competitive: 42’30”0) Road section (non-competitive: 07’30”0)
G-9010-1
Screw clamp band attachment Case back insignia
A screw clamp structure offering The hurtling mole, the MUDMAN symbol, is
greater durability and corrosion engraved on the back of the case.
resistance than conventional spring bars
is employed to attach the band. Resin-covered buttons
The first protruding stopwatch buttons installed on
a G-SHOCK contribute to downsizing of the case
while assuring high-level button performance.
[Shared specifications] •Shock resistant •Mud resistant •20-bar water resistant •World time(48 cities) •Countdown timer •5 independent multi-function alarms •Flash alert •Full auto-calendar
G-SHOCK supports [G-9010] •Solar-powered •Full auto EL light •Rally Mode •Recall mode •1/100-second stopwatch •Battery power indicator •Power saving [G-9000] •EL backlight (Auto light switch) •Dual Illuminator
Team Land Cruiser TOYOTA AUTO BODY •Low-temperature resistant (-20˚) •Dual 1,000-hour stopwatches
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G-9100-1 G-9100-2
[G-9100] •Shock resistant •Rust resistant •20-bar water resistant •EL backlight (Auto light switch) •Dual Illuminator •World time (48 cities)
•Moon Data (Moon age based on input data, moon graph) •Tide Graph •1/100-second stopwatch •Countdown timer •3 independent multi-function alarms •Flash alert •Full auto-calendar
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G-5600E-1 G-5600A-3 G-5600A-7 G-5600A-9
[G-5600/6900] •Shock resistant •20-bar water resistant •Solar-powered •Full auto EL light •World time (48 cities) •1/100-second stopwatch •Countdown timer
•5 independent daily alarms •Battery power indicator •Power saving •Full auto-calendar
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DW-6900MS-1
DW-5600E-1V DW-5600EG-9V
DW-6900-1V DW-6900G-1V
DW-5600MS-1
[DW-5600/6900] •Shock resistant •20-bar water resistant •EL backlight •1/100-second stopwatch •Countdown timer •Multi-function alarm •Flash alert •Full auto-calendar
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GLX-5600A-2 GLX-5600A-3
GLX-5500-1 GLX-5500-7
GLX-5600-7
[GLX-5500/5600] •Shock resistant •20-bar water resistant •EL backlight (Auto light switch) •World time (48 cities)
•Moon Data (Moon age based on input data, moon graph) •Tide Graph •1/100-second stopwatch
•Countdown timer •3 independent multi-function alarms •Flash alert •Full auto-calendar
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AW - 5 9 1 S C - 7 A G-300SC-6A
DW-5600CS-1
[Shared specifications] •Shock resistant •20-bar water resistant •1/100-second stopwatch •Countdown timer •Full auto-calendar [AW-591] •LED light (Auto light switch) •World time (27 cities)
•5 independent daily alarms [G-300] •EL backlight •World time (27 cities) •5 independent daily alarms [DW-6900/5600] •EL backlight •Multi-function alarm •Flash alert
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AW - 5 9 1 M S - 3 A AW - 5 9 1 R L - 4 A
Leather / Cloth band Resin / Leather band
AW - 5 9 0 - 1 A AW - 5 9 0 B L - 1 A
Leather band
AW - 5 9 1 M S - 1 A AW - 5 9 0 B L - 5 A
Leather / Cloth band Leather band
AW - 5 9 1 - 2 A AW - 5 9 1 - 4 A
[AW-590 series] •Shock resistant •20-bar water resistant •LED light (Auto light switch) •World time (27 cities) •1/100-second stopwatch
•Countdown timer •5 independent daily alarms •Full auto-calendar
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G - 3 0 0 - 2 AV G - 3 0 0 - 3 AV G - 3 0 0 - 4 AV G-304RL-1A1V G - 3 1 4 R L - 1 AV G - 3 1 4 R L - 4 AV
Resin / Leather band Resin / Leather band Resin / Leather band
G - 3 0 0 L - 4 AV G-313MS-1A
Leather band Cloth band
G-312RL-4A G - 3 0 0 L - 1 AV G - 3 1 5 R L - 2 AV G - 3 1 5 R L - 4 AV
Resin / Leather band Leather band Resin / Leather band Resin / Leather band
[G-300 series] •Shock resistant •20-bar water resistant •EL backlight •World time (27 cities)
•1/100-second stopwatch •Countdown timer •5 independent daily alarms •Full auto-calendar
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DW-9052-1V DW-9052-2V G - 1 0 1 - 1 AV G-7600-1V G-7600-2V G-7600-9V
Anti-magnetic watch
[Shared specifications] •Shock resistant •20-bar water resistant •Full auto-calendar [DW-9052] •EL backlight •1/100-second stopwatch 10 -Year Battery Life [G-7600] •EL backlight (Auto light switch) •e-Data Memory •World time (27 cities) •1/100-second stopwatch •Countdown timer
•Countdown timer •Multi-function alarm •Flash alert [G-101] •Anti-magnetic watch •EL backlight •1/100-second stopwatch •Dual time The watches in this long-life battery •5 independent multi-function alarms [G-7700 series] •EL backlight (Auto light switch) •LED indicator •World time(48 cities)
•Daily alarm [G-2900] •EL backlight (Auto light switch) •1/100-second stopwatch •e-Data Memory •Countdown timer series run for approximately 10 years •1/1000-second stopwatch: Two elapsed time records, each with 100 entries (1 elapsed time entry, 99 lap/split time entries)
•World time (27 cities) •5 independent multi-function alarms [G-7510] •EL backlight (Auto light switch) •Vibration alert •Telememo without requiring a battery change. •2 countdown timers •5 independent multi-function alarms •Flash alert [G-7800] •EL backlight (Auto light switch) •LED indicator
•World time (28 cities) •1/100-second stopwatch •Countdown timer •4 independent daily alarms •World time (31 cities) •1/100-second stopwatch •Countdown timer •5 independent multi-function alarms •Flash alert
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G - 5 2 1 B D - 4 AV G - 7 0 0 B D - 1 AV G-702BD-1A
Black ion plating Black ion plating Black ion plating
G - 5 1 1 D - 7 AV G - 5 2 0 D - 4 AV G - 5 2 0 S C D - 1 AV
[G-510/511/520/521/700/702] •Shock resistant •20-bar water resistant •EL backlight •World time (27 cities) •1/100-second stopwatch •Countdown timer •5 independent daily alarms •Full auto-calendar G-SHOCK supports the Nismo team in SUPER GT competition.
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Trend-setting G-SHOCKs for today's digital generation
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