
Adventure is much more fun today with the availability of various gadgets to accompany every intense, high-adrenaline, and even dangerous conquest that you can think of. Even with watches, manufacturing labels get on a perspective that everything is possible with the timepieces they put out there, especially the go-to Japanese brand for anything adventurous—Casio. A world-known line from the brand, G-Shock, offers the best options for out-of-the-box timepieces that can be taken beyond the usual watch limitations. Added to the line of precise and durable watches is the G-Shock GG-1000-1A5 Mudmaster Watch, one that Casio was proud to release as a solid performer even in conditions that seem to be impossible for a watch to survive.
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Amazon
US$199.95
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US$189.00
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Jomashop
US$214.99
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Release Date: April 2016
Retail Price: US$320.00+
The G-Shock GG-1000-1A5 is part of the GG-1000 series including two other models, the GG-1000-1A3 and the GG-1000-1A. Its introductory price was set at $320, which might be higher than most of the G-Shock pieces, but totally worth it with the various additional features packed in the new line. As an extreme rugged G-Shock watch, the GG-1000-1A5 is aimed for people who work in the construction trade and industry.
Specifications
- Construction: Mud-resistant and shock-resistant
- Case size: 56.2mm × 55.3mm × 17.1mm
- Special features: Digital compass, thermometer, stopwatch, countdown timer, alarm
- World time: 31 time zones (48 cities), daylight saving
- Battery: Approximately 2 years
- Water resistance: 200m
Pros
Unlike most watches in the market, the Casio G-Shock GG-1000-1A5 Mudmaster Watch isn’t one you have to always shield from heat, cold, mud and sludge—it was exactly made to withstand the extreme levels of those things. It is a watch that can stand up to challenges, may it be a military operation, or sports events, or even extreme adventures. The handsome look of the watch matches the impressive features that it carries: digital day/date, analog timekeeping, compass, and alarm. It’s like a whole lot of gadgets packed into one handsome looking watch.
Cons
While it can be expected in watches that carry a lot of extra functions, the G-Shock GG-1000-1A5 Mudmaster Watch can be overwhelmingly large for some people. Measuring about 56 x 55 x 17mm, it is a huge watch in smaller sized wrists, while the first few uses of the stiff band can add to the discomfort too. But after a while of constant use, one can easily get used to the size and feel of this G-shock.
Compare With
- Tudor Black Bay GMT ‘Pepsi-Cola’ Watch
- Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph SBGC001 Watch
- Casio Pro Trek Smart Watch WSD-F20
- Seiko Recraft Series SSC667 and SSC669 Watch
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