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G-Shock’s Flagship Aviation Model Makes a Return But Has Never Looked This Good

A new dial design and brand-new tech make this one of the toughest, most premium G-Shocks in existence.

Partial view of a black G-Shock Gravitymaster watch with a textured dial and luminous hands against a blue background.G-Shock
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Despite getting overshadowed by the brand’s more style-forward timepieces, G-Shock’s Gravitymaster is one of the most technically impressive watches in its catalog.

Debuting in 2014, the Japanese watchmaker’s flagship aviation model is no slouch. The initial reference (GPW-1000) became the first watch ever to feature GPS Hybrid Wave Ceptor, which combines radio waves and GPS satellites to ensure timekeeping accuracy anywhere on Earth.

This was all taken to a new level entirely with the GWR-B1000 in 2019. This introduced the brand’s Carbon Core Guard monocoque case structure, which would become a major calling card for G-Shock across several of its lineups.

Close-up of a black G-Shock Gravitymaster watch face with white markers, subdials, and a gray strap.
After the GWR-B1000 was discontinued a couple years back, G-Shock has found its replacement in the B3000, with a full dial and case redesign.
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So when it came time to update the Gravitymaster once again, G-Shock knew it had to step up its game once again.

Defying Gravity(master)

First updating the visual design, the Gravitymaster GWR-B3000 adds a third subdial in front for a decidedly more casual layout. 

Three G-Shock Gravitymaster watches with stainless steel cases and black dials, featuring blue, black, and gray resin straps.
The watch will debut in three color schemes.
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Close-up of a black G-Shock Gravitymaster watch face with white hour markers and multiple subdials.
Super Illuminator LED supplements the legibility-focused dial redesign.
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Along with the day-of-the-week display (which doubled as a mode indicator) and world time display, the new model also gets a 24-hour subdial. This moves the date window from the 3 position to 4:30. 

To go along with larger hands and indices, the “12” numeral was also added up top to help orient you at a quick glance.

Close-up of a G-Shock Gravitymaster watch with a black dial, silver metal case, and black resin strap, shown with cracked glass background.
If the previous Gravitymaster weren’t already insanely durable, its replacement levels things up all the way around.
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Even more durable

If the B1000 was one of the lightest premium analog G-Shocks ever made, the B3000 keeps the trend going but reconfigures things to improve the watch’s toughness.

Close-up of a G-Shock Gravitymaster watch with a black textured dial, white luminous hands, and a silver metal case.
The B3000 expands on Carbon Core Guard architecture with a steel bezel and resin shock absorbers.
G-Shock

The brand introduces its new Dual-Hollow Case Structure, taking its hollow case architecture and evolving it. This time around, you get a carbon-reinforced inner case, a stainless steel bezel for protection on the outside and resin shock absorbers.

According to G-Shock, “extensive simulations were conducted to evaluate three types of stress: impact, centrifugal force, and vibration.” Balancing durability with aesthetics was also emphasized with the design.

Close-up of the back of a Casio G-Shock watch showing stainless steel case, screws, and engraved technical details.
Inside, the new Tough MVT.2 will automatically adjust the hands under impact or magnetic force.
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Under the hood

A new movement was also developed for this model. The Tough MVT.2 was manufactured specifically for impact and magnetic resistance. If the watch faces a strong external force, it immediately detects any misalignment and adjusts the hands accordingly. Likewise, the hands will be prevented from moving out of position if a magnetic field is detected.

Two G-Shock Gravitymaster watches side by side, both with black dials, large white hour markers, and black rubber straps, one with a black bezel and the other with a silver bezel.
The gray-colored GWR-B3000-8A (left) and steel-colored GWR-B3000-1A (right) are two of the three colorways available at launch.
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This is a quartz movement powered by the brand’s Tough Solar tech. The dial got a redesign so that the subdials absorb more solar charging in order to allow the dial color itself to be much darker than previous renditions.

Black G-Shock watch with stainless steel buckle and visible engraved backplate.
The new urethane strap was redesigned for a more comfortable fit.
G-Shock
Close-up of a black and gray rubber watch strap attached to a silver metal watch case.
The band is even softer and more flexible than before.
G-Shock

Measuring 47.3mm across, which is slightly wider than the previous model, the GWR-B3000 is available in three variants at the moment: blue dial with matching bezel and band (GWR-B3000A-2A), black dial with silver bezel and black band (GWR-B3000A-1A) and black dial with matching bezel and gray case finishing (GWR-B3000A-8A). 

Like the B1000, you still get 200m of water resistance, Bluetooth smartphone link and a sapphire crystal. Each model features the new urethane strap which has been redesigned to be softer, more durable and more flexible.

Availability and pricing

Priced between ¥110,000 (~$688) and ¥137,500 (~$860), the Gravitymaster GWR-B3000 lands on G-Shock’s international site in July. United States availability is highly likely but there hasn’t been a release date yet.

About the Author: Ethan Brehm is an associate editor at Gear Patrol writing about footwear, watches, spirits, EDC and more. When he’s not shopping for his next G-Shock, he spends his time watching movies and planning a future road trip with his family. He firmly believes CDs sound better than vinyl.

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