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Top 10 Casio G-Shocks for Gym Junkies

If you like going to the gym, you know you’ll need a strong watch. One that can withstand a large amount of punishment, but also one that’ll be useful for your exercises. Casio has you covered for the first part, with every G-Shock having shock resistance. As for the second part? Here are 10 G-Shocks that are perfect for gym junkies!

10) GA-100-1A2 – The watch that set the new standards for toughness and size, the original Big-Case GA-100-1A2 is one tough watch. The first of its kind to include magnetic resistance, the watch also has a 1/1000-sec stopwatch, which is the most accurate stopwatch in the world, and used by judges to time events such as the Tour De France!

9) GA-110-1A – A major upgrade to the GA-100 series, the GA110-1A makes the digital screens much easier to see. The 1/1000-sec stopwatch also comes with a special feature, which tells you the speed of your laps!

8) GA-100CM-5A – The Camouflage series got its start with this model, inspired by the GA-100 series. The look of this watch fits right in when you’re out hunting, and it also has 200m water resistance, so you can swim with the watch on.

7) GA-500-7A – One of Casio’s newest watches, that were built for sports, this entire series comes with features to make life easier for gym junkies, while also keeping them motivated. One such feature is the stopwatch alarm, which makes you run against the clock, to see if you can beat your best time.

6) GA-500P-4A – The GA-500 series received a makeover just in time for summer. This red and black punching pattern watch has holes going throughout the band. This makes sure your wrist gets some air and can keep it cooler than a regular watch

5) GA-700-2A – Upgrading the GA-500, Casio came up with the GA700 series. Getting rid of the retrograde hand gave the digital display a lot more room, making it easier to see. Gym junkies might enjoy that all you need to do is press one button, and you’re on the stopwatch screen. Saves you the trouble of trying to find the mode.

4) GA-710GB-1A – A blinged up, garish coloured upgrade to the GA-700s, the GA-710 series uses a super illuminator to let you see both the analogue and digital time at night (perfect for all of you late night joggers)! If you like to compete, you can use the 1^st/2^nd place timer of the stopwatch, to see just how far ahead (or behind) you are to your rivals and team mates.

3) PRG-240-1 – The Protrek series is usually considered an explorer’s watch, but that doesn’t mean gym junkies can’t use it. It’s fully digital with an extra-large screen that you’d normally only find in the combo watches. Hoggers can make use of the Sunrise/Sunset time display, so they can get back indoors before it gets too dark.

2) GW-9400-1 – The Rangeman is known as the Master of G (a title given to the best of the best). If you don’t like to be limited only to the gym, or maybe if you prefer training in the great outdoors, you can make use of the barometer (so you don’t get caught out by unexpected bad weather). You also don’t need to worry about changing batteries, since the Rangeman is Solar Powered.

1) G-9300-1 – Gym junkies have probably heard of boot camp, and this watch is perfect for that. It’s a Mud Resistant watch, so even when you’re crawling around in the dirt, it’ll still work perfectly. It’s also solar powered, so you never have to change the battery.

Have a look at our slideshow of these watches here.

Which Casio Watches Can I Wear for Work?

A common complaint about Casio Watches, is that the bands are made of Resin, and it “looks cheap” according to some buyers. Now, normally this isn’t a problem, but some folks want a watch they can take with them to work. That’s where the Edifice range comes in. In particular, the EFR-552, EFR-539 and the EFR-303L

The EFR-552 comes with either a Black Leather Strap, a Brown Leather Strap or if you prefer stainless steel, there’s a two-tone Stainless Steel and Rose Gold model. Now, these watches differ quite a bit from the Casios we usually have on sale. Mainly because they’re purely analogue (a rarity these days).

In all three cases, the watch has what’s known as a screw lock back, which helps protect the module, as well as making the watch as water resistant as possible. It still has a stopwatch, but an analogue version called a Chronograph. May take a little while to get used to, but even NASA prefers analogue chronographs to the digital stopwatches!

If you’re worried about being able to see the analogue hands (a common worry for people who are used to digital watches, the hour markers stand out like they’re popping out of the screen, so even with bad eyesight, it’s pretty easy to see the time. A small advantage that the stainless steel band has over the leather bands, is you can buy more links for it to increase the band length.

Now, as mentioned before, you might be interested in the EFR-539L series. All three have leather bands, with a choice of Dark Brown, Light Brown or a Light Blue leather band. Each of these watches come with a matching colour display. As before, these watches have a screw lock back, but also have Ion Plated bezels, which are much tougher than Resin bezels.

Finally we have the EFR-303L. This watch serves two purposes because while it looks great at work, it’s also a traveller’s watch. The display even has a world map to go with the Traveller’s motif. The stainless steel analogue markers are very easy to see, while the leather band means it’ll look good on your wrist.

An added advantage to the 303L is the ability to have the World Time showing on your watch. Located at the top of the display, you can even pre-program the dial with a specific city, and it will always show that city’s time. Helpful if you’re away on long trips.

Another advantage is the watch has a low battery warning, so you won’t be caught by surprise!

Well, there you have it. If you’re after a watch that you can proudly wear at work, one of these three models will definitely do the trick.

Until Next Time. Jimmy B.

Be a perfect match for your loved one with these 6 pairs of watches.

GA-110TP-1A & BA-110TP-1A

Bring out your wild side with the black Tribal Pattern watches.

GA-110TP-7A & BA-110TP-7A

Nothing vanilla about this white pair of watches! Be the talk of the party with your matching tribal pattern G-Shock and Baby-G!

GA-110GB-1A & BA-110-1A

Add some bling to your wrist with the his and hers, black and gold big case series! Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but gold isn’t too far behind.

GA-110-1B & BA-110BC-1A

If you and your partner prefer to play rough (hey we’re not judging) you’ll need extra-tough watches! What could be better than a military watch?

GA-110DC-2A & BA-110DC-2A2

Relax, be casual, go out in your jeans! Your watches will still match thanks to these denim printed watches.

GA-110C-7A & BA-110-7A3

If size really matters, go out together with this matching pair of Big Case models!

We’ve done the G-Shocks, now it’s time for the Baby-Gs. Boys and girls, these are the top 10 selling Baby-G watches of 2016! Ready? Here we go!

1. BA-110-7A1

We’ve already talked about the GA-110 and just how powerful it is. It revolutionised the Extra-Large case design, so naturally, Casio wanted to do the same for the Baby-Gs. The BA110-7A1 has a large analogue/digital display, with the hour markers being extra-large, to help you read the analogue time.

2. BGA-151-7B

While it’s been around for a while, the BGA-151-7B had a major upsurge in popularity, leading to a larger sale than you’d expect for the 151 series. It could be the stainless-steel Bezel, the 43g weight, or the 3-year longer lasting battery life.

3. BA-125-2A

The BA125 series is quite a recent newcomer, but the great range of colours, the extra-large face and the studs in place of the hour markers have proven to be a hit.

4. BGA-220G-7A

This Baby-G has quite a few things going for it. Apart from the always popular Tide-Graph for surfers, the watch has markers that are impossible to miss, 200-meter water resistance, and a hand-shift feature (for those times when the hands keep getting in the way of the digital time). The stainless steel octagonal shaped Bezel adds even more flair to this unique watch.

5. BA-110TP-8A

Another newcomer to the Casio Baby-G range, this watch has a unique, tribal pattern motif only seen in the matching GA-110TP series. Both were brought out by Casio at the same time as a matching his and hers collections. The great thing about these watches (other than making you stand out) is they can be worn by men with smaller wrists as well as the ladies, as there’s nothing “girly” about them.

6. BGA-210-2B

A true-blue watch is an apt description, but it’s also perfect for travellers. This Baby-G not only has the extra-large markers to help you read the time, but it has a smaller analogue display to let you see what time it is in another city. The touch of a button easily swaps the two times around.

7. BG-169R-2B

Yet another older style model makes a comeback, this is one of the few all-digital Baby-G models since Casio is concentrating on the ana-digi combos. The unique thing about the BG-169R series, apart from the face protector, is the tele-memo feature, which will let you save names and phone numbers into the watch.

8. BA-111-1A

An offshoot of the BA-110 series, as you can see these feature bright neon colours all around the display. All watches in this range have a negative display, which really sets them apart from the rest of the competition.

9. BGD-140-1A

Another in the fully digital range, this watch has the extra-large screen of the BA-110 Series, but without the analogue part. This gives a much clearer view of the screen, and as an added bonus, when you turn on the backlight, the whole screen lights up (the analogue/digital combos only light up the analogue part).

10. BA-120LP-7A1

A leopard might not be able to change its spots, but it’s still an impressive sight, which is what Casio tries to replicate in the last (but by no means least) of this top 10 list. Eye catching, display with the shock and water resistance you’ve come to expect from a Casio watch.

G Shock watches gained popularity in the 80s as a rugged alternative to the standard analog watch, which was fragile and old fashioned. They quickly became popular for those that played sports and for people that lived more active lifestyles.

The most popular G Shock Series are:

• The Rangeman

Known as the Master of G, the Rangeman is a fully digital watch that comes with a thermometer, compass and all the tools you need for the great outdoors. It’s also solar powered, which means no more changing the battery

• The Mudman

Made for people who are not only active but spend a lot of time in the mud, the Mudman is popular among people in the army. Specifically protected against mud and other weather calamities, the Mudman comes in two versions (Solar powered and Battery powered) with a variety of colours for each.

• Big-Case series

The GA-100 series has been considered a trendsetter due to being one of the first big-case series of watches. It also introduced the 1/1000-sec stopwatch, which gives you your approximate speed after you finish your run.

• GA-110 Series

Also known as the Extra-Large series, this was the evolution of the GA-100s. Keeping the same features people loved (such as the above mentioned stopwatch, and a resistance to magnetic fields), the digital display is split into the top and bottom of the display, for easier reading. This case is the basis for a lot of Casio’s updates, such as the Tribal Pattern Limited Edition watch

• Gulfmaster Series

Rounding off the top models is the Casio Gulfmaster. The watch was made for divers as well as surfers. The watch can be used to calculate how high the tide can get, and it also introduced the “Hand Shift” feature, which allows you to move the arrows out of the way, if they get in the way of a digital display).

Top 10 selling G-Shocks in 2016

Having trouble figuring out what to buy? We hear you! Sometimes there’s so many watches even we have trouble choosing. So let’s let our sales record help you choose. Below you’ll find the top 10 selling G-Shocks from 2016. Come back here every month to see if these figures change or if something new takes up one of these spots!

This list is in the right order so the first model sold the most, second the next most, etc…

Alright, let’s get to it!

1) GD-350-1B (RRP $269, our price - $199) – A fully digital extra-large face watch, that’s also discrete. Instead of a beeping alarm, the watch has a vibration setting. Perfect for those who are hard of hearing, or if you don’t want to draw attention to yourself.

2) GA-110TR-7A (RRP $279, our price - $209) – The first of many Ana-Digi combos in our range, this combines multiple colours to catch a person’s eye. Also comes with a 1/1000-sec stopwatch, which can give you speed approximation – perfect for runners

3) GW-9400-1 (RRP $589, our price - $419) – The Rangeman is considered top of the line. It’s solar powered, has a digital compass, thermometer altimeter and barometer – perfect for exploring the great outdoors

4) GA-100-1A2 (RRP $269, our price - $199) – the original big-case model, the blue markers make it easier to read the analogue time. 200m water resistant, among other great features.

5) DW-6900MS-1 (RRP $209, our price - $159) – The cheapest of Casio’s Master of G range, this watch is military style digital watch. Jet black, the watch is perfect for undercover ops.

6) GST-S110-1A (RRP $529, our price - $379) – Stainless steel case with a resin band, the watch utilises a brand new shock resistance technique, to keep your watch working after a shock. It’s also 200m water resistant so you can carry it anywhere.

7) GA-400-1B (RRP $269, our price -$209) – Black and red Ana-Digi combo, this watch introduces the rotary switch, letting you switch between modes much easier. Extra-large display and Magnetic resistance.

8) GA-110GB-1A (RRP $329, our price - $239) – Black and gold watch with a shiny black band, the gold hands and display capture your attention. This watch has an auto-light feature, which turns the backlight automatically on when you move your wrist.

9) GA-100CM-5A (RRP $289. Our price - $209) – Created due to popular demand, this watch has a camouflage motif. Extra-Large screen as well as 1/1000-sec stopwatch so you can tell how fast you’re running.

10) GA-110RG-7A (RRP $289. Our price - $209) – White with a rose-gold background, this watch has an analogue/digital extra-large display. To protect the display from damage, it has a mineral glass covering it.

That’s it for this top 10 article. Feel like we missed something? Leave us a comment below.

Until Next Time - Jimmy B.

It's that time of year again. Time to get start looking for gifts and spending all your hard earned money. Wouldn't it be great if you knew the best things to get at a price that won't break the bank? Welcome back to my column, and this article is all about the top 5 Casio G-Shocks that are under $200.00. These are all in high demand, and different enough that there's something for everybody! Are you ready? Let's get to it!

Starting at number 5: The G-7900A series. This watch comes in either red or white and is a purely digital watch. The screen is pretty large with the bottom two thirds reserved for the time and date, while the top third is reserved for the Tide Graph and Moon Data (more on that in a minute).

As a fully digital watch, the backlight that comes with it is much brighter than on an ana-digi combo, so when you turn it on, the whole face will light up, making it a lot easier to find your way at night. The large portion of the screen also means that the numbers are much bigger, which helps if you've got bad eyesight.

As mentioned before, the G-7900A series has a tide graph. For those of you keeping up with my previous articles, you'll know that the tide graph is usually part of the GLX series, so it's an unexpected, but welcome, bonus. This range of watches are affordable an gift that won't break the bank.

Number 4: The DW-9052 Series. Another Digital series, the watch comes in either blue or black. It features shock as well as water resistance, protecting it from most elements.

The 200m water resistance comes in handy when you're out for a swim, because it means you don't have to worry about taking of the watch when you go for a swim. Only thing you do need to be careful about is not pressing any buttons while submerged, since that might break the water resistant seal.

The watch is actually one of Casio's lighter models, weighing only 59g so it won't weigh down your wrist while swimming. This series is very affordable so if you're looking for an affordable model then this could be right for you.

Number 3: The GA-110 series. Now, I hope you clicked on the link because there are lots of variations, but it's the original GA-110s that I'll be talking about today. It comes in either Black and Red or Black and White, with your eyesight being the main difference between the two. By that I mean, the GA-110-1B is white writing on a black display, which some people may have an issue with reading, while the GA-110-1A features the normal black on white that you're used to dealing with.

This is the first of two analogue/digital combos that this list will cover. Here the digital display is a little bit smaller, to make room for the analogue part.

This series is resistant to magnetic waves, which is quite essential since the metallic gears look unshielded when you're looking at the time, and if you're near strong magnetic waves, it'll interfere with the time keeping on the watch. Reasonably priced, this may be more expensive than the digital only models, but it's still considered one of the best and most accurate Casio Watches.

Number 2: The G-9000 series. This series comes in black or grey and it's more commonly known as the Mudman. Again the choice is yours which one you'd like, as the 1V has Black numbers on the white display, and the 3V has the opposite. To some with bad vision, that could make a big difference.

As implied by the name, the Mudman can not only withstand water and if you drop it, but the watch is resistant to mud, so if you're out and slip on a muddy patch, the mud won't get into the mechanism of the watch (which is a relief, because it's hell cleaning that up!).

Now, this watch actually has something in common with the eariler GA-110 series I mentioned. The display is extra large, almost the same size as an analogue/digital combo.

Apart from that little tidbit, the G-9000 also includes a feature called dual illumination, which works alongside the backlight to make things easier to see at night.

This is a a great watch for anybody in basic training as well as camping. Cheap, easy to use, add that to your list of potential, great, inexpensive gifts.

Finally at Number 1 we have the GA-100-1A series. This is the original Extra-Large model. It comes in black/red, black/white and black/blue. It's also frequently described as the military series.

Like the GA-110 series, these watches have a magnetic resistance, adding to the protection of the watch. When you combine it with the shock and water resistance, as well as the scratch resistant band and face, this becomes a watch that'll serve you for a long time.

As it's a combo watch, the GA-100s only light up the analogue part when you turn on the backlight. If you're on a military operation, that could save your life.

This series was voted the best of our under $200 range. Hope this list inspired you. Keep an eye out for my next article, where I will tell you the top 5 of our Baby-G range.

Until next time.
Jimmy B.

Kids are so hard to pick presents for; girls especially! Luckily, Casio’s up to the challenge with the inexpensive BG-6902 series. Welcome back to Jimmy B’s guide to Baby-Gs and today we’ll be looking at the above series and giving you all the info you’ll need.

Coming in a soft Green or light Grey (with the green looking blue enough even for the boys to wear), these watches are durable, very light on the wrists, and are fully digital (the last one seems to be a common requirement for kids)! So let’s go through some of these features and see if your kids will like them.

Firstly, it’s small as well as light (only weighing 47g). This means it won’t weigh their wrists down. Now, just because they’re light doesn’t mean they’re not durable. In fact, these watches come with a resin, scratch resistant band as well as a mineral glass to protect the display.

Apart from the scratch protection, the watches, like all Casios, are 100m shock resistant. What this means is that all of the mechanical gears are shoved inside a spring suspension system, to ensure that even if it’s dropped, the springs absorb most of the damage. Now, if it’s dropped over 100m, then you’re out of luck. Then again, if your watch drops 100m, then you should hope you’re not attached to it!

Finishing off the durability section is the 200m Water Resistance. Now, this is a little tricky because it doesn’t exactly mean you can dive up to 200m. What the number refers to is water pressure. You can still surf with the watch without any ill effect, but avoid going to the shower with it since the differing pressure mounts up and will damage the waterproof seal.

Alright, now that we’ve covered the durability, let’s go to functions. Nowadays, purely digital watches are actually pretty rare for Casio nowadays. People can’t decide whether they want Analogue or Digital, so you would usually find combos. This series, is one of those rare exceptions.

Apart from not having to worry about reading the display, a Digital Casio watch has the advantage of a brighter than normal backlight. When your kids are out after curfew, they’ll no longer have the excuse of it being too dark to see the time, because when you press the button at the bottom of the watch, the display lights up bright enough that they’ll be able to see the time quite clearly.

Finally, let’s go back to where we started – the colours. Now, they may be soft (the don’t shine like the glossier bands), but they’re still distinctive enough that you can find them pretty quickly if you happen to drop them. The green watch is especially distinctive and helpful in that regard.

Usually, in these sorts of articles I’d go through any negatives I could find, but honestly, the only issue I’ve found is in some rare instances the band starts to discolour. That’s usually only a problem with the pinkish white model though, and is easily cleanable with a toothbrush and liquid soap.

Well, I hope that this’ll help you choose the perfect watch for your kids. For more great gift ideas, keep this blog bookmarked.

Until Next Time

Jimmy B.