![]() The blackout GA2100-1A1 has a simple style that won’t call unnecessary attention to itself, which is a desirable trait in a military watch. The GA-2100 gets some backlash for being so popular these days, but it’s just as durable and shock-resistant as any other G-Shock model. GA700UC-8A on Amazon GA700UC-8A on eBay G-Shock GA2100-1A1ĭespite being the trendiest G-Shock watch of the 2020s, the GA-2100 is also suitable for military use, thanks to its slim structure, light weight, and affordable price. 5-year life)įeatures: World time (31 time zones, 48 cities + UTC, DST on/off, home/world time city swapping), 1/100-second stopwatch (23:59’59 max, elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times, target time alarm, direct timing start button), countdown timer (60 minutes, settable in minutes), 5 daily alarms (with 1 snooze), hourly time signal, LED light with 1.5 or 3-second afterglow, full auto-calendar, button tone on/off, 12/24-hour format, hand shift Protection: Shock Resistance, 200-meter Water Resistance Power: Battery (CR2016, approx. Structure: Resin case, bezel, and band, mineral glass PROS: Front light button, long battery life, rugged appearanceĬONS: Countdown timer is limited to 60 minutes. The dark gray GA700UC-8A from the GA-700UC Utility Color Series is one of three models with military-inspired colors. Other features include world time, 5 daily alarms with 1 snooze alarm, stopwatch, and countdown timer. ![]() The GA700 is notable for its front-facing LED light button (which is not common on affordable analog-digital G-Shock models) and its approximate 5-year battery life, which is longer than the average non-solar analog model. This extra-large 53.4 mm watch is a good choice for larger soldiers with bigger wrists. The GA700 is an affordable G-Shock watch that has gained a lot of popularity since its 2016 release. The GA700 Utility Color Series offers military-friendly colors. While you are certainly free to do so, our selections here are based on the idea of getting the most practical and durable utility watch for your money, rather than purchasing a watch for fashion or status reasons, so we’re not going to throw every G-Shock model under the sun at you. We also don’t recommend paying hundreds and hundreds of dollars to buy a single watch for military service. ![]() More advanced G-Shock models with Bluetooth connectivity may present security issues and their use may restricted in the field or in top secret environments, so we haven’t included any of those. ![]() Our selections are made with new service members in mind who are looking for an affordable watch that does its job without drawing a lot of attention. While all G-Shock models can handle the rigors of military life and emergency work with their superior shock protection and 200-meter water-resistance, we’ve chosen the following watches for their conservative styling, low price, features, and battery life. For around $100-$160 (and often discounted far below their list prices), a G-Shock is the best rugged watch that can withstand the most demanding use and the harshest environments. It’s no secret that Casio G-Shock watches are popular with soldiers in the military and first responders. ![]()
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