G-Shock’s New Minimalist Masterpiece Is a Full-Metal, All-Analog Stunner

It may be smaller, slimmer and more streamlined the brand’s infamous CasiOak, but this brand-new G-Steel model is no less refined.

Close-up of a silver metal wristwatch side showing two push buttons, a crown, and screws on a black background.

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By Jack Seemer

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G-Shock may be best known for its rugged, overbuilt digital watches. But the brand can clean up nicely when it wants to.

As proof, look no further than the brand-new GST-B1000 series under the G-Steel banner.

Three G-Shock watches with stainless steel bands and octagonal bezels, featuring black, blue, and green textured dials. — The new GST-B1000 is available with three dial options.

With three textured dial options, each boasting an all-analog display, the watch measures 46.9 × 44.2 × 11.6mm. That makes it not only smaller than the full-metal CasiOak (GM-B2100) but thinner, too.

Silver stainless steel G-Shock wristwatch with black textured dial and multiple subdials on a gray surface. — The watches is both smaller and thinner than the metal CasiOak.

Sketch of a G-Shock watch with annotations highlighting a 3D brick pattern dial, flat mirror surface, sharp edges, octagonal bezel, and grooves at diagonal corners. — The octagonal bezel is a reference to the brand’s very-first G-Shock watch.

It features an octagonal bezel — a tribute to G-shock’s original watch, the DW-5000C, the brand says — and an integrated stainless-steel bracelet that comes finished with a trifold clasp.

Close-up of a silver stainless steel wristwatch case with a black dial and raised silver hour markers. — Hairline finishing on the bezel and bracelet give the watch a subtle air of refinement.

Brushed stainless steel G-Shock watch band with deployment clasp open against a black background. — A trifold clasp completes the bracelet.

Of course, a sharp, compact look is great and all. But where the GST-B1000 really distinguishes itself is the extent of its durability.

Under the metal hood, a carbon-reinforced resin case protects the inner workings of the watch. Meanwhile, unique urethane buffering components where the band meets the case minimize shock and stress on the joints.

Disassembled silver metal watch case with black and red G-Shock watch face and silver metal strap. — Underneath the metal bezel sits a carbon-reinforced resin case.

Back of a Casio G-Shock Carbon Core Guard watch with stainless steel case back and black resin frame. — Red urethane buffering components reinforce the connection points between the case and the bracelet.

The GST-B1000 also comes with 200 meters of water resistance and a small, yet considered, list of functions due to its analog nature. These include a stopwatch, countdown timer and LED light.

There’s no battery indicator but it connects to a smartphone app, where wearers can see the level of power left.

Close-up of a black G-Shock watch face with silver hour markers, luminous hands, subdials, and a date window showing the number 5. — Functionality is limited compared to other G-Shock offerings, but the watch still features LED.

Availability and pricing

New for November, the GST-B1000 is already available for purchase in Asia and select countries in Europe, where it carries a price tag of 399 euros (around $460).

Casio has yet to confirm pricing and availability in the United States, however, the watch is expected to arrive in the coming weeks.

Silver stainless steel G-Shock wristwatch with a blue textured dial and multiple subdials.

G-Shock GST-B1000

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About the Author:

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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