G-Shock Archives - Time+Tide Watches

10 of the best quartz watches that rub it into quartz snobs’ faces

Buying Guides

28.10.24

10 of the best quartz watches that rub it into quartz snobs’ faces

Here's a few reasons why quartz watches should not just be low-cost alternatives to their mechanical counterparts.

The new Casio G-Shock GM-2100D range gives the CasiOak a more robust yet colourful makeover

In The Shop

22.10.24

The new Casio G-Shock GM-2100D range gives the CasiOak a more robust yet colourful makeover

Steel bezels plus a quintet of colourful sunburst dials elevate these CasiOaks.

7 of the best solar powered watches that shouldn’t run out of juice any time soon

Buying Guides

08.10.24

7 of the best solar powered watches that shouldn’t run out of juice any time soon

If you're going to make a watch battery-powered, might as well make it solar. These are some of the best solar quartz options out there.

The best affordable transparent watches that easily show of their value proposition

Buying Guides

04.10.24

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The best affordable transparent watches that easily show of their value proposition

Transparent watches are often split into two categories – the cheap, plastic stuff that you find in the toy section or invisible paragons of crystal…

Pop Culture

28.09.24

UK rapper Central Cee revealed as new G-Shock brand ambassador

Central Cee joins a long list of musical artists who have endorsed G-Shock in one way or another, including Ed Sheeran, John Mayer...

Buying Guides

23.09.24

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8 of the best “Stormtrooper” watches

Unlike Star Wars Stormtroopers, these black and white watches don't miss...

Timewarp treasures – 10 totally tubular watches from the 1980s

Lists

21.09.24

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Timewarp treasures – 10 totally tubular watches from the 1980s

The '80s explosion in pop culture from movies to music videos, the golden age of celebrity, gave birth to many horological cult classics.

From car seats to supercars: A heart-racing ride with Seiko

Friday Wind Down

20.09.24

From car seats to supercars: A heart-racing ride with Seiko

Vroom, vroom... Mitchell and Alex were off to the races with Seiko.

Buying Guides

15.09.24

6 of the best watches under US$100

Finding a cheap watch is getting harder and harder, but there are still some quality options under US$100.

6 of the best Casio G-Shocks, including icons old and new

Buying Guides

14.09.24

6 of the best Casio G-Shocks, including icons old and new

There are few brands that can claim the status of icon while being affordable and generally well-loved. Casio G-Shock is one of them.

9 of the best square watches singing along to Huey Lewis and the News

Buying Guides

12.09.24

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9 of the best square watches singing along to Huey Lewis and the News

Shaped watches are in, so here's a selection of our favourite square watches available now, from affordable fun to high-tech luxury.

One small step for Fratello, one giant leap for IFL Watches: the Fratello x IFL Watches G-Shock CasiOak Moonlander

Introducing

28.08.24

One small step for Fratello, one giant leap for IFL Watches: the Fratello x IFL Watches G-Shock CasiOak Moonlander

A hand-painted CasiOak is not something you see every day, but that's exactly what Fratello and IFL Watches have done with this Moonlander.

The Time+Tide Father’s Day gift guide, for all sorts of watch-loving dads

Buying Guides

17.08.24

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The Time+Tide Father’s Day gift guide, for all sorts of watch-loving dads

What do you get the man who has everything? We've rounded up a few horological Father's Day gift ideas that'll be sure to please any…

Just when you thought a G-Shock couldn’t get any more utilitarian

Introducing

11.08.24

Just when you thought a G-Shock couldn’t get any more utilitarian

G-shocks has been a staple of the fashion community for years, and now the brand is leaning in with this Gorpcore collection.

The Time+Tide team Picks their Holy Trinity brands

Lists

10.08.24

The Time+Tide team Picks their Holy Trinity brands

We have some fun with our fantasy Holy Trinity brands, with the whole team chiming in with who they would pick.

14 of the best pink dial watches under US$10,000

Buying Guides

05.08.24

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14 of the best pink dial watches under US$10,000

Pink dial watches have traditionally been dainty and blingy, but fortunately this is no longer the case. Here are some of the best.

The 16 best Japanese watch brands from rugged value to Dufour-praiseworthy wonders

Buying Guides

04.08.24

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The 16 best Japanese watch brands from rugged value to Dufour-praiseworthy wonders

We all know and love Seiko and Casio, but what about lesser-known, but equally as amazing brands from Japan?

Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials

Watch Education

04.08.24

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Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials

There's much more to watch materials than just steel and gold. Here, we break down some of the most common materials used in watchmaking.

7 of the best tough watches for timekeeping under extreme conditions

Buying Guides

29.07.24

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7 of the best tough watches for timekeeping under extreme conditions

Need a watch that can withstand the harshest things you can throw at it? Here are a few suggestions.

The 7 best rectangular watches for those who think outside the box

Buying Guides

21.07.24

The 7 best rectangular watches for those who think outside the box

Who says watches have to be round?

Worn & Wound’s WindUp Watch Fair returns to Chicago for 2024

Friday Wind Down

12.07.24

Worn & Wound’s WindUp Watch Fair returns to Chicago for 2024

To be held from July 12th to 14th at Venue West in Chicago, Worn & Wound's WindUp Watch Fair returns for another edition. Here's everything…

Casio celebrates 50 years in electric blue and fluted gold of the Sky and Sea

In The Shop

10.07.24

Casio celebrates 50 years in electric blue and fluted gold of the Sky and Sea

We got our hands on three of the five limited edition releases - the Casiotron, Full Metal Square G, and the Baby-G.

7 of the best summer watches, from colourful beach bums to refined yacht-dwellers

Buying Guides

09.07.24

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7 of the best summer watches, from colourful beach bums to refined yacht-dwellers

In the middle of summer and still looking for the perfect watch? We've got you covered.

8 of the best survival watches made to get through a sticky situation

Buying Guides

05.07.24

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8 of the best survival watches made to get through a sticky situation

These watches are built to be tough and accompany you on any adventure.

Friday Wind Down

14.06.24

The real missed MoonSwatch opportunity…

Earth to Swatch and Omega: a major athletic competition the group is tied to could have offered a major MoonSwatch moment.

10 of the best watches to taste the rainbow (from US$160 to price upon request)

Buying Guides

14.06.24

10 of the best watches to taste the rainbow (from US$160 to price upon request)

Rainbow watches are usually associated with high price tags and coloured gems, but our ten of the best start at just $160.

The rise and resurgence of brutalism in watch design, courtesy of the Audemars Piguet [RE]Master 02

Opinion

08.06.24

The rise and resurgence of brutalism in watch design, courtesy of the Audemars Piguet [RE]Master 02

Audemars Piguet's [RE]Master 02 is a bellwether for a growing trend in modern watch design: a return to brutalism.

7 of the best red dial watches from all-red G-Shocks to stunning stone

Buying Guides

05.06.24

7 of the best red dial watches from all-red G-Shocks to stunning stone

While unlikely to take over from the ever-popular blue and green, these red dial watches are all stand-outs in their own way.

The full metal Casio GMW-B5000D-2DR & GM-B2100AD-2ADR make the case for elevated G-SHOCK watches

In The Shop

21.05.24

The full metal Casio GMW-B5000D-2DR & GM-B2100AD-2ADR make the case for elevated G-SHOCK watches

Casio might be the masters of resin watches, but there's just something undeniably cool about a proper steel G-SHOCK.

Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Honolulu

Lists

12.05.24

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Time+Tide City Watch Buying Guide – Honolulu

Honolulu is one of the most isolated cities on earth. It also boasts over four million visitors every year, in addition to the nearly one…

Buying Guides

07.05.24

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The Time+Tide Mother’s Day gift guide

Whether it's a simple Casio, dressy Fears or luxe Bulgari, we think we've covered our bases for our 2024 Mother's Day guide.

5 of the best watches for photography nerds

Buying Guides

03.04.24

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5 of the best watches for photography nerds

Need a watch to help you calculate exposures, or simply want one to match your camera? Buffy has the list for you.

Watches, NFTs and the digital age: where can we possibly go from here?

Opinion

20.02.24

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Watches, NFTs and the digital age: where can we possibly go from here?

Tom takes a look at how the watch industry could (and is) benefitting from emerging blockchain technologies.

Exciting news: Casio & G-Shock have arrived at the Time+Tide Shop

In The Shop

15.02.24

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Exciting news: Casio & G-Shock have arrived at the Time+Tide Shop

We're stocking a curated range that we think are must-haves for all watch collectors.

15 watches celebrating 2024’s Year of the Dragon

Buying Guides

07.02.24

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15 watches celebrating 2024’s Year of the Dragon

With the Lunar New Year just around the corner, here are the best Year of the Dragon watches.

What the watch you wear to the the office holiday party says about you

Lists

23.12.23

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What the watch you wear to the the office holiday party says about you

Corporate climber or board billionaire? Your choice of wristwear may say more about you thank you think.

The most expensive G-SHOCK ever sold + Breitling acquires Universal Genève

Friday Wind Down

15.12.23

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The most expensive G-SHOCK ever sold + Breitling acquires Universal Genève

A fan-favourite brand is set to make its return, and the humble G-Shock reaches new heights.

Buying Guides

13.12.23

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Best gift watches under $1,000

For those with a little more cash to play, here are some more bastions of great value from big and micro brands alike.

Buying Guides

12.12.23

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5 of the best mountaineering watches

In honour of World Mountains Day, we look at some of the best mountaineering watches on the market.

Casio’s tough new G-SHOCK Mudman GW-9500 is a no-fuss tool watch, in the best way possible

Hands On

02.12.23

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Casio’s tough new G-SHOCK Mudman GW-9500 is a no-fuss tool watch, in the best way possible

It's tough, big and full of features - but this no-nonsense G-SHOCK is also surprisingly handsome.

Audemars Piguet team up with Travis Scott, M.A.D.1 lucky losers, and the biggest DWW yet

Friday Wind Down

01.12.23

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Audemars Piguet team up with Travis Scott, M.A.D.1 lucky losers, and the biggest DWW yet

The new Travis Scott x Audemars Piguet collaboration marks the first-ever brown ceramic Royal Oak watch.

The “Father of G-Shock” Kikuo Ibe reveals G-Shock testing secrets, including an Australian bus

Interview

28.11.23

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The “Father of G-Shock” Kikuo Ibe reveals G-Shock testing secrets, including an Australian bus

Zach learns about the toughest test G-Shock has ever faced from its very creator.

Dubai Watch Week special – new releases from Zenith, Bulgari, MB&F and more

Last Week in Watches

19.11.23

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Dubai Watch Week special – new releases from Zenith, Bulgari, MB&F and more

Dubai Watch Week is currently underway, so for this edition of Last Week in Watches, we wanted to do something a little different.

Move over, CasiOak, G-Shock has its next hype piece

Opinion

09.11.23

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Move over, CasiOak, G-Shock has its next hype piece

Remember the ludicrous prices CasiOaks used to demand? Well, G-Shock's next contender may continue the trend

The Casio G-Shock GM-B2100GD bids adieu to DIY CasiOak kits

Hands On

20.08.23

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The Casio G-Shock GM-B2100GD bids adieu to DIY CasiOak kits

Ever since the 2019 introduction of the G-Shock 2100 series, more commonly known as the “CasiOak”, fans have been itching for a full metal version,…

9 Dungeons & Dragons races and the watches they’d wear

Lists

17.08.23

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9 Dungeons & Dragons races and the watches they’d wear

The popularity of Dungeons & Dragons is at an all-time high, since nerd culture became pop culture and TV shows like Stranger Things boosted sales…

A Question of Time: 10 questions with the Time+Tide team – D.C. Hannay

Interview

06.08.23

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A Question of Time: 10 questions with the Time+Tide team – D.C. Hannay

Editor’s Note: What makes the Time+Tide team tick? That’s what we want to try and uncover in this new series that will turn the spotlight…

WHAT IF… Casio made the gold G-Shock a (more) regular thing?

Opinion

05.08.23

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WHAT IF… Casio made the gold G-Shock a (more) regular thing?

The WHAT IF…? idea is a versatile one, concerned with wishful thinking, hopes of market-changing releases, and nostalgic pleas. Sometimes, however, it might as well…

The Casio G-Shock G-Squad is the perfect remake of a 40-year-old legend

Hands On

25.05.23

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The Casio G-Shock G-Squad is the perfect remake of a 40-year-old legend

If you’re into cars, you’ll be familiar with the old adage that every petrolhead needs to own an Alfa Romeo at some point in their…

Buying Guides

15.05.23

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The 5 best stealth watches of 2023

For some people, the blingier the better when it comes to their wristwear. If you’re a fan of flash, a bit of bright work in…

Friday Wind Down

10.03.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: MoonSwatch, plus entry-level heats up with new Tissot PRX and updated Timex Marlin

With Zach out and about, I thought I’d jump in and cover this week’s Friday Wind Down with your regularly scheduled content – memes, wrist…