Casio

Casio's G-Shock line, invented by engineer Kikuo Ibe to survive extreme shock, defined rugged digital watch design and remains an enduring pop-culture icon.

Founded: 1946
Founder: Tadao Kashio
Country: Japan
Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
Status: Independent, publicly traded (Casio Computer Co., Ltd.)

Signature materials: Resin, carbon fiber, stainless steel, biomass resin
Signature movements: In-house digital and combination quartz modules
Notable designers: In-house design studio, Kikuo Ibe (G-Shock inventor)
Collections: 6

Every collection

Collections & specifications

G-Shock

1983

Casio's flagship shock-resistant collection, engineered to survive drops, water, and extreme conditions.

Category: Rugged digital/analog watch
Designers: Kikuo Ibe (original inventor), in-house design studio
Case materials: Resin, carbon core guard, stainless steel
Sizes: 43-56mm
Dial: Digital LCD, analog-digital combo
Crystal: Mineral glass
Strap / bracelet: Resin
Movements: Module 3229, 5522, 5610
Movement type: Quartz digital, analog-digital, solar
Power reserve: Battery (multi-year), solar rechargeable
Water resistance: 200m
Complications: World time · Chronograph · Alarm · Bluetooth connectivity
Key references: G-Shock DW-5600, G-Shock Mudmaster, G-Shock GA-2100
Price band: $50-$800

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Edifice

1999

A motorsport-inspired analog chronograph line combining metal construction with racing aesthetics.

Category: Chronograph
Designers: In-house design studio
Case materials: Stainless steel
Sizes: 44-48mm
Dial: Multi-layer racing-inspired dial
Crystal: Sapphire, mineral
Strap / bracelet: Steel bracelet
Movements: Module 5476, 5480 (solar/radio variants)
Movement type: Quartz, solar
Power reserve: Battery, solar rechargeable
Water resistance: 100m
Complications: Chronograph · World time · Date
Key references: Edifice EQB-2000, Edifice EFR-566
Price band: $100-$400

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Pro Trek

1994

An outdoor-focused line with altimeter, barometer, and compass sensors for adventure use.

Category: Outdoor/ABC watch
Designers: In-house design studio
Case materials: Resin, carbon fiber-reinforced
Sizes: 50-60mm
Dial: Digital/analog-digital combo
Crystal: Mineral glass
Strap / bracelet: Resin
Movements: Triple Sensor Module V2, solar-assisted
Movement type: Quartz digital, solar
Power reserve: Solar rechargeable
Water resistance: 100-200m
Complications: Altimeter · Barometer · Compass · Sunrise/sunset
Key references: Pro Trek PRG-330, Pro Trek Smart
Price band: $150-$500

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Oceanus

2001

Casio's premium metal-cased line featuring radio-controlled precision and refined finishing, mainly sold in Japan.

Category: Premium radio-controlled solar watch
Designers: In-house design studio
Case materials: Titanium, sapphire crystal case components
Sizes: 40-44mm
Dial: Sunburst, layered
Crystal: Sapphire
Strap / bracelet: Titanium bracelet
Movements: Module 5388 (radio solar)
Movement type: Quartz solar/radio-controlled
Power reserve: Solar rechargeable
Water resistance: 100m
Complications: Radio time sync · World time · Date
Key references: Oceanus Manta, Oceanus OCW-S5000
Price band: $400-$1,000

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Baby-G

1994

A shock-resistant line designed initially for women, sharing G-Shock durability in a smaller case.

Category: Rugged digital watch
Designers: In-house design studio
Case materials: Resin
Sizes: 40-46mm
Dial: Digital LCD
Crystal: Mineral glass
Strap / bracelet: Resin
Movements: Module 3229
Movement type: Quartz digital
Power reserve: Battery (multi-year)
Water resistance: 100-200m
Complications: World time · Alarm · Chronograph
Key references: Baby-G BA-110, Baby-G BGA-280
Price band: $60-$150

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Vintage

1974 (Vintage line reissues since 2010s)

Reissues of Casio's classic 1970s-80s digital watches, prized for minimalist retro design.

Category: Retro digital watch
Designers: In-house design studio
Case materials: Stainless steel, resin
Sizes: 33-40mm
Dial: Digital LCD
Crystal: Mineral glass
Strap / bracelet: Steel bracelet, resin
Movements: Module 593, 3230
Movement type: Quartz digital
Power reserve: Battery (multi-year)
Water resistance: 30-50m
Complications: Alarm · Stopwatch
Key references: A168, A158, F-91W
Price band: $25-$60

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