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This G-shock is a real favorite! Different from the other models in the range without denying its lineage. With its horns it looks like a "normal" watch while retaining its "indestructible" watch DNA.
I was first attracted by its "Carbon Core Guard" structure. The use of this modern material resonated in my soul as a motorsport enthusiast. Then, its black and turquoise blue colors seduced me. They evoke for me, all propositions kept, certain Richard Mille seen on the wrist of Sébastien Loeb in particular. Both by the colors and by the use of carbon.

Although imposing like many G-shocks, it is really comfortable to wear because it is very light. Its shape fits perfectly on my wrist and the hard resin case back adds even more comfort.
The dial gives off a great feeling of depth and is very pleasant to look at.
Solid and reliable, it is one of my favorite companions when I do DIY, gardening or play sports.

A watch that is solid, reliable, fun and colorful!

A piece of sky on the wrist

I received this Spinnaker as a gift a year and a half ago. I don't think I would have chosen it and yet. I find something "magnetic" about it. I never tire of looking at it from every angle. Its sandblasted dial, shaded petrol blue is sublime and it goes very well with the cream indexes as well as the gold hands. Its Miyota 8218 movement with small seconds drifts by about -5s/d.

Spinnaker Croft blue

<p><strong>G-Shock</strong> is a Casio watch line born in <strong>1983</strong> in Japan, conceived by engineer Kikuo Ibe with a radical brief: to build a virtually indestructible digital watch for real-world use &mdash; from daily life to extreme environments &mdash; and to express a utilitarian aesthetic language of bold geometry, resin or metal cases, and digital/analog readouts that has become a global reference for athletes, field professionals, and street culture.</p>
<h3>1983 origins: Kikuo Ibe, the &ldquo;Triple 10&rdquo; rule and the first <strong>G-Shock DW-5000C</strong></h3>
<p>In the early 1980s, Casio&rsquo;s &ldquo;Project Team Tough&rdquo; codified a durability philosophy called &ldquo;Triple 10&rdquo;: 10-year battery life, 10-bar water resistance, and shock resistance to a 10-meter drop; in 1983, the <strong>G-Shock DW-5000C</strong> debuted with a floating module in a cushioned structure and an octagonal case that would define the &ldquo;Origin&rdquo; (5000/5600 line). &ldquo;Triple 10&rdquo; was not a slogan but a design specification: internal damping, controlled thickness, protected pushers, robust steel backs, and bands engineered to endure torsion and vibration; that foundation enabled decades of added functions (radio time, solar, Bluetooth), new architectures (carbon-reinforced resin, steel, titanium), and a visual vocabulary instantly recognizable worldwide &mdash; which is why <strong>the Triple 10 still underpins G-Shock&rsquo;s clarity and durability today</strong>.</p>
<h3>&ldquo;Master of G&rdquo;: <strong>G-Shock Frogman</strong>, <strong>G-Shock Mudman</strong>, <strong>G-Shock Rangeman</strong>, <strong>G-Shock Gravitymaster</strong>, <strong>G-Shock Gulfmaster</strong></h3>
<p>&ldquo;Master of G&rdquo; labels specialist G-Shocks for sea, mud, air, or all-terrain duty: the <strong>G-Shock Frogman</strong> (1993) brought ISO 6425 &ldquo;Diver&rsquo;s 200 m&rdquo; certification into the lineup; the <strong>G-Shock Mudman</strong> adds dust/mud resistance for rally and backcountry use; the <strong>G-Shock Rangeman</strong> (GW-9400) packs triple sensors (altimeter/barometer, compass, thermometer); and <strong>G-Shock Gravitymaster</strong> and <strong>G-Shock Gulfmaster</strong> target aviation and marine environments with tailored sensor/display sets. The point is not box-ticking but fulfilling a mission &mdash; diving, desert, cockpit, deck &mdash; via instrument-grade specs, yielding functional, sometimes asymmetric, forms and glove-friendly ergonomics; in short, <strong>Master of G prioritizes job-ready information over ornament from the outset</strong>.</p>
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<li><strong>G-Shock Frogman</strong> &mdash; ISO Diver&rsquo;s 200 m, asymmetric architecture, modern analog variants (e.g., GWF-A1000); professional tool.</li>
<li><strong>G-Shock Mudman</strong> &mdash; Mud/dust sealing, stout cases, oversized pushers; rally/outdoor focus.</li>
<li><strong>G-Shock Rangeman</strong> &mdash; Triple Sensor (direction/pressure/temperature), log functions; all-terrain.</li>
<li><strong>G-Shock Gravitymaster</strong> &mdash; Aviation displays/materials, high-contrast indexes; cockpit legibility.</li>
<li><strong>G-Shock Gulfmaster</strong> &mdash; Marine readouts (tide/pressure), combined displays for coastal navigation.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Core technologies: Carbon Core Guard, Tough Solar, Multiband 6 and Bluetooth</h3>
<p>Modern G-Shocks leverage a &ldquo;Carbon Core Guard&rdquo; chassis &mdash; a carbon-fiber-reinforced resin case that stiffens and lightens the structure, improves module protection, and enables slimmer profiles (notably in the 2100 series); &ldquo;Tough Solar&rdquo; recharges an accumulator from ambient light; &ldquo;Multiband 6&rdquo; auto-corrects time via radio signals from six global transmitters; and Bluetooth links the watch to a smartphone for auto timekeeping, settings, and convenience features. The common aim isn&rsquo;t gadgetry but reliable time and service day in, day out &mdash; which is why <strong>the carbon + solar + radio/Bluetooth combo seeks more autonomy, accuracy, and ease of ownership</strong>.</p>
<h3>Iconic lines and best-sellers: 5000/5600 &ldquo;Origin,&rdquo; 2100 &ldquo;CasiOak,&rdquo; Full Metal, G-Steel, MT-G &amp; MR-G</h3>
<p>The 5000/5600 family carries the rectangular original; the 2100 &mdash; nicknamed &ldquo;CasiOak&rdquo; &mdash; recasts that DNA into a minimalist octagonal analog-digital format that wears slim and easy; &ldquo;Full Metal&rdquo; (e.g., GMW-B5000) reimagines the Origin in all-metal, <strong>G-Steel</strong> mixes metal and resin for dressier heft, and <strong>MT-G</strong> (metal-twisted) and <strong>MR-G</strong> top the range (steel/titanium, advanced finishing, MR-G built on Yamagata&rsquo;s Premium Production Line). Beyond materials, these families map neatly to use-cases and budgets while preserving legibility, toughness, and G-Shock codes &mdash; hence why <strong>the GA-2100/GA-B2100 &ldquo;CasiOak&rdquo; crystallized a thin, featherweight, universal G-Shock without losing the signature</strong>.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>G-Shock DW-5600</strong> &mdash; Direct heir to DW-5000C; rectangular &ldquo;Origin,&rdquo; ultra-legible and compact.</li>
<li><strong>G-Shock GA-2100</strong> / <strong>G-Shock GA-B2100</strong> &mdash; Octagonal &ldquo;CasiOak,&rdquo; Carbon Core Guard; Bluetooth/solar options.</li>
<li><strong>G-Shock GMW-B5000</strong> &mdash; Full-metal Origin; steel or titanium, radio/Bluetooth/solar.</li>
<li><strong>G-Shock G-Steel</strong> &mdash; Metal/resin hybrid with a dressier vibe; steel or resin straps.</li>
<li><strong>G-Shock MT-G</strong> &mdash; Metal-Twisted; advanced Core Guard structures, Bluetooth/Multiband 6.</li>
<li><strong>G-Shock MR-G</strong> &mdash; Titanium flagship, hard coatings, Japanese artisanal finishing.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Positioning, pricing and channels: from entry to Japan-made premium</h3>
<p>The price spectrum runs wide: &ldquo;Origin&rdquo; and select 2100s target accessibility; &ldquo;Master of G&rdquo; steps up with sensors and purpose-built cases; then <strong>MT-G</strong> and especially <strong>MR-G</strong> assume fully premium roles (steel/titanium, hard coatings, elevated assembly, Yamagata workshops). Global distribution blends <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/casio">Casio</a> e-commerce with retail partners, and limited editions roll out regionally; more than &ldquo;positioning,&rdquo; it&rsquo;s the mission logic that guides selection (city, sea, aviation, outdoors) in a clearly structured catalog &mdash; so <strong>the matrix lets you choose function/aesthetic first, then material/finishing tier</strong>.</p>
<h3>Collaborations, pop culture and communities: NASA, BAPE, KITH and the street</h3>
<p>G-Shock&rsquo;s cultural reach owes much to collaborations (NASA, BAPE, streetwear collectives, influential retailers) and its adoption by hip-hop and skate scenes since the 1990s&ndash;2000s; the <strong>G-Shock DW-5600 NASA</strong> (2020) popularized an all-white &ldquo;worm&rdquo; logo look, while repeated BAPE tie-ups and projects with outlets like KITH keep community ties fresh; these sit alongside anniversary pieces (40th) and the product&rsquo;s inherent &ldquo;urban utility&rdquo; (toughness/value/style), yielding rare longevity and less volatile trend cycles &mdash; in effect, <strong>the watch became a cultural signal as well as a tool, without ceasing to be an instrument first</strong>.</p>
<h3>Buying guide: use, size, power and functions to pick the right G-Shock</h3>
<p>Start with mission (minimalist daily, sea sports, hiking, cockpit), then size/thickness (compact rectangular Origin vs bolder Master of G), then power and accuracy (battery vs solar, radio/Bluetooth). Slim wrists gravitate to 5600/5000 or 2100; &ldquo;instrument&rdquo; needs point to Master of G; metal preference suggests Full Metal/G-Steel/MT-G/MR-G. Best practice: check legibility, strap comfort and local service options; remember that <strong>the right G-Shock is the one that serves your use and constraints first, not the longest spec sheet</strong>.</p>
<h3>Conclusion</h3>
<p><strong>Four decades on, G-Shock remains a tool benchmark:</strong> cushioned architecture, clear displays, autonomous accuracy, and clearly tiered families from discreet daily (5600/2100) to specialized environments (Master of G) up to luxury (MT-G/MR-G). If you want an &ldquo;iconic first,&rdquo; the 5600/5000 Origin is the obvious start; for a contemporary, ultra-wearable shape, pick the 2100; for hard duty, look to Frogman, Mudman or Rangeman; and for metal and finishing, MT-G/MR-G clarify the premium step. <strong>To pressure-test your shortlist with real-world experience, consult Dialicious customer reviews</strong>.</p>
<p>(Updated August 2025)</p>

My first G-Shock. It was a gift from my partner, so it has a special place in my collection. It's always nice to receive a watch, especially when there was a little risk taken (the watch is still all red, personally I love it) 

This G-Shock is pleasant to wear because of its lightness and exudes solidity. 

Usually I find them rather versatile, it's the watch that you can wear when you don't know which one to take. This one is a little less so with its bracelet, dial and case all red. On the contrary, it lights up the wrist with its flamboyant color.

A colorful toolwatch

Iconic all-terrain watch, with a range of choices in terms of shapes and colors. I chose this model precisely on these criteria. The precision is great. The brightness in the dark is a little behind but its readability in broad daylight is great. You quickly get used to its use.

Effective

With its little name Casiok (in reference to the octagonal shape of its case), and its code name GA-2100, this version of the G-Shock is for me the most interesting. It combines the look of a modern watch (dual display by hands and digital) with the legendary robustness of the model and features (alarm, chrono, worldtimer, etc.) which reminds me of my first quartz watches in the 80s. Moreover, during the initial settings or when calling upon specific functions, we fall back into childhood a little by frantically pressing the buttons with very precise sequences, we start again several times before getting there (the new versions are in Bluetooth with an application on the smartphone to facilitate the settings). I have 3 versions, one of which I made a mod on the bracelet and the bezel in order to have a full black in black PVD with the most beautiful effect and which attracts the eye of connoisseurs. It's truly the all-terrain, all-occasion watch, so treat yourself!

Casiok or not Casio - GA-2100

After 3 years of wearing my GA2100 (1st model called "Casioak") that I still appreciate today, it was a nice surprise to see Casio present a version with the same design, with the functions that in my opinion were always missing from the first generation: Bluetooth and the solar module. Another difference, the dial is now sunray, a plus. I chose this yellow model, which seemed too flashy to me at first, but which over time has become my favorite version. This one is also the most readable offered thanks to the clearer indexes associated with the positive screen, which confirmed my decision. The blue and red writing with the yellow needle on the dial are small details that ultimately bring a lot to the dial. It is very comfortable to wear and very light thanks to the carbon chassis, the proportions are great (unlike some much larger g-shock models with which I still have difficulty) and the features are sufficient for my use. A cool watch to wear on vacation in summer.

A superb evolution

An octagonal G-Shock model with all the usual functions, but with a "manga" treatment on the dial, as well as on the case and strap. In my opinion, it's this overall treatment that makes this model so appealing; decorating only the dial would have been much less interesting. The result is very nice in real life. It's a good compromise: the overprints found throughout add a quirky and fun touch, but the watch isn't extravagant.

It's coherent and very readable.

This edition existed (because it quickly sold out on the CASIO website) in two colors: this blue and a more sober white. Even if it's a throwback to the comic book, I preferred this more playful pop blue. I don't think you could have chosen both colors.

On the dial, the indexes are raised, which creates a sense of depth and three-dimensionality. The most amusing detail is the comic book bubble-shaped day of the week timer.
I regret that the light for the small seconds and date subdial doesn't come from the dial itself, but is located between the 4 and 5 o'clock markers. I'm nitpicking, but it would have been more logical to position the Light button there rather than at the top right.

The case size is perfectly reasonable; the watch weighs only 50 grams. The absence of a crown at 3 o'clock and the fact that the part in contact with the hand is not rounded, but one side of the octagon, make it extremely comfortable to wear. On the back of the case, we find the onomatopoeia "DON," which means "BOOM!" in Japanese. The strap is fully decorated and particularly supple, and is equipped with quick-release fasteners.

This watch is made in Japan, which isn't usually the case for models in this series, and at this price point. And it costs only 30 euros more than its classic counterparts.

MANGA

<p>Fond&eacute;e en <strong>1970</strong> par Philippe Saner dans le Jura suisse, la marque <strong>Saner</strong> incarne un demi-si&egrave;cle d'excellence horlog&egrave;re. Initialement sp&eacute;cialis&eacute;e dans l'assemblage de mouvements m&eacute;caniques, l'entreprise a su &eacute;voluer tout en conservant son savoir-faire artisanal. En 2020, pour c&eacute;l&eacute;brer ses 50 ans, la famille Saner a lanc&eacute; une collection exclusive de montres en &eacute;dition limit&eacute;e, marquant ainsi son entr&eacute;e sur le devant de la sc&egrave;ne horlog&egrave;re.</p>
<h3><strong>Les D&eacute;buts : Un Atelier Familial</strong></h3>
<p>Philippe Saner a &eacute;tabli son atelier &agrave; Alle, dans le Jura suisse, une r&eacute;gion r&eacute;put&eacute;e pour son expertise horlog&egrave;re. D&egrave;s le d&eacute;part, l'atelier s'est distingu&eacute; par la pr&eacute;cision de son travail, fournissant des mouvements m&eacute;caniques &agrave; des marques prestigieuses. Cette r&eacute;putation d'excellence a permis &agrave; l'entreprise de se d&eacute;velopper tout en restant fid&egrave;le &agrave; ses <strong>racines familiales</strong>.</p>
<h3><strong>L'&Eacute;volution : De la Sous-Traitance &agrave; la Cr&eacute;ation de Montres</strong></h3>
<p>Apr&egrave;s des d&eacute;cennies en tant que sous-traitant de confiance, la <strong>famille Saner </strong>a d&eacute;cid&eacute; de capitaliser sur son expertise en lan&ccedil;ant sa propre ligne de montres. Cette transition a &eacute;t&eacute; motiv&eacute;e par le d&eacute;sir de proposer des garde-temps refl&eacute;tant leur vision de l'horlogerie, alliant tradition et innovation.</p>
<h3><strong>La Collection "Heart in Light"</strong></h3>
<p>Pour c&eacute;l&eacute;brer son 50e anniversaire, Saner a d&eacute;voil&eacute; la collection <strong>"Heart in Light"</strong>. Compos&eacute;e de cinq mod&egrave;les exclusifs, chaque pi&egrave;ce est limit&eacute;e &agrave; 50 exemplaires et <strong>certifi&eacute;e par le Contr&ocirc;le Officiel Suisse des Chronom&egrave;tres (COSC)</strong>, garantissant une pr&eacute;cision exceptionnelle. Les mod&egrave;les se d&eacute;clinent avec des bracelets en cuir, m&eacute;tal ou nylon, offrant une vari&eacute;t&eacute; adapt&eacute;e aux go&ucirc;ts diversifi&eacute;s des amateurs de montres.</p>
<h3><strong>Engagement envers la Qualit&eacute; et l'Innovation</strong></h3>
<p>Saner s'engage &agrave; maintenir des <strong>standards de qualit&eacute; &eacute;lev&eacute;s</strong>. L'atelier, modernis&eacute; et bien &eacute;quip&eacute;, se sp&eacute;cialise dans l'assemblage de mouvements m&eacute;caniques, le garnissage de platines et l'embo&icirc;tage de montres, y compris celles avec complications. Cette infrastructure permet &agrave; la marque de contr&ocirc;ler chaque &eacute;tape de la production, assurant ainsi la fiabilit&eacute; et la durabilit&eacute; de ses produits.</p>
<h3><strong>Conclusion</strong></h3>
<p>La marque Saner illustre la capacit&eacute; d'une <strong>entreprise familiale</strong> &agrave; &eacute;voluer tout en pr&eacute;servant son h&eacute;ritage. En lan&ccedil;ant sa propre collection de montres, Saner a d&eacute;montr&eacute; que l'expertise accumul&eacute;e au fil des d&eacute;cennies peut servir de fondation solide pour innover et proposer des produits de haute qualit&eacute; aux passionn&eacute;s d'horlogerie.</p>
<p>Inspirez-vous des <strong>avis clients Dialicious</strong> pour choisir la montre qui vous ressemble.</p>
<p>(Mise &agrave; jour Mars 2025)</p>

<p dir="ltr">Founded in <strong>1970</strong> by Philippe Saner in the Swiss Jura, the brand <strong>Saner</strong> embodies half a century of watchmaking excellence. Initially specializing in the assembly of mechanical movements, the company has evolved while maintaining its artisanal know-how. In 2020, to celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Saner family launched an exclusive collection of limited edition watches, marking its entry onto the watchmaking scene.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">The Beginnings: A Family Workshop</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Philippe Saner established his workshop in Alle, in the Swiss Jura, a region renowned for its watchmaking expertise. From the start, the workshop stood out for the precision of its work, supplying mechanical movements to prestigious brands. This reputation for excellence has allowed the company to grow while remaining faithful to its <strong>family roots</strong>.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">The Evolution: From Subcontracting to Watch Creation</h3>
<p dir="ltr">After decades as a trusted subcontractor, the <strong>Saner family</strong> decided to capitalize on its expertise by launching its own line of watches. This transition was motivated by the desire to offer timepieces reflecting their vision of watchmaking, combining tradition and innovation.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Collection "Heart in Light"</h3>
<p dir="ltr">To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Saner unveiled the collection <strong>"Heart in Light"</strong>. Made up of five exclusive models, each piece is limited to 50 copies and <strong>certified by the &ldquo;Controle Officiel Suisse des Chronometres&rdquo; (COSC)</strong>, guaranteeing exceptional precision. The models are available with leather, metal or nylon straps, offering a variety suited to the diverse tastes of watch lovers.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Commitment to Quality and Innovation</h3>
<p dir="ltr">Saner is committed to maintaining high quality standards. The workshop, modernized and well equipped, specializes in the assembly of mechanical movements, the filling of plates and the casing of watches, including those with complications. This infrastructure allows the brand to control each stage of production, thus ensuring the reliability and durability of its products.</p>
<h3 dir="ltr">Conclusion</h3>
<p dir="ltr">The Saner brand illustrates the capacity of <strong>family business</strong> to evolve while preserving its heritage. By launching its own watch collection, Saner has demonstrated that the expertise accumulated over decades can serve as a solid foundation to innovate and offer high-quality products to watch enthusiasts.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Get inspired by <strong>Dialicious owner&rsquo;s reviews </strong>to choose the watch that suits you.</p>
<p dir="ltr">(Updated March 2025)</p>

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