Published by Léo Tourbillon in News on 02/19/2025 at 20:03
Adept of trail and extreme trips (deserts, mountains), I chose this G-Shock for its reputation for indestructibility. Daily port except formal occasions. Bought € 129.
See the G-Shock GA-1110-1ber and the opinions on Amazon
First contact and installation
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Housing : Massive as soon as the box is released (55mm, 72g). Printing of solidity, but intrusive physical presence.
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Handling : Overloaded display. 30 minutes needed to control the 5 alarms and the time 1/1000th.
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Settings : Intuitive timetables, but disappointing LED backlight (lights up the right angle better than display).
Real test vs promises
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Resistance : Validated in a fall of 3m on rock (trail of the creeks) and dive at -15m. Minimal stripes on mineral glass after shock against a wall.
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Stars functions : Precise time for training, customizable alarms for medicines. Useful average speed in orienteering.
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Disappointment : CR1220 battery changed after 22 months (VS 2 years announced). Lateral buttons that have become capricious at altitude (-10 ° C).
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Sustainability : Weightness seals after 2 years (condensation during a wet trek). Reset necessary via AC contact.
Key points for the buyer
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For : Outdoor sport, manual work, tight budget
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Against : Wrists <17cm, search for elegance, allergy to technical interviews
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Alternative ::
Cash verdict
✓ 3 major advantages:
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Physical resistance worthy of action movies
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Functional versatility (5 alarms + chrono pro)
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Readable in all conditions (even muddy)
✗ 3 crumbling weaknesses:
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Problematic clutter with technical clothing
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LED lighting ineffective (narrow angle, short duration)
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Unforeseen maintenance (joints/battery) after 18-24 months
Targeted recommendation:
Buy it if you sacrifice the aesthetics with robustness. Go your way for urban use or if you hate technical manipulations. At this price, it is the best watchmaking armor for extreme scenarios – but not the technologically clever.
Cheaper / high -end alternative
| Model | Price range (approx.) | Main characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Casio G-Shock DW-5600E-1V | 50-60 € | – iconic design and compact case – Shock resistance and sealing (200 m) – Multiple alarms and backlight – Excellent value for money |
| Timex Ironman Classic 30 | 35-45 € | – Chronometer, timer and several alarms – water resistance (100 m) – Simple and practical interface – Good compromise for a low -budget sports use |
| Casio G-Shock Mtg-B1000 | 700-800 € | – High -end metal and resin construction – Radio and Bluetooth synchronization – SOLAR AND MULTI-SHOPS – Premium look and neat finishes |
| Seiko Prospex Solar Diver (sne models) | € 250-400 | – Reliable solar movement – Waterproofing up to 200 m – Luminescent rotating bezel and needles – Solid alternative for diving and everyday life |
Did you know?
- Trendy UV lighting : Indexes and needles contain a photoluminescent paint activated by any light source (even a smartphone). 3D effect guaranteed in total darkness for 8 hours.
- Military precision : Its caliber 5146 maintains an accuracy of ± 15 seconds/month – Rare performance for a non -radio -piloted quartz.
