G-Shock Archives - Time+Tide Watches

Best watches for kids if you want to start ’em young

Buying Guides

12.08.25

Best watches for kids if you want to start ’em young

The romance of wearing a wristwatch is a passion we all want to pass on to the next generation

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite summer watch from 2025’s haul of hot releases

Lists

31.07.25

The Time+Tide Team picks their favourite summer watch from 2025’s haul of hot releases

There's been an unusually large number of summer watches released this year - but these are our favourites.

15 of the best summer watches, from colourful beach bums to refined yacht-dwellers

Buying Guides

27.07.25

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15 of the best summer watches, from colourful beach bums to refined yacht-dwellers

Want to be summer-ready with a new, colourful watch? We've got you covered.

8 of the best Casio G-Shocks, including icons old and new

Buying Guides

15.07.25

8 of the best Casio G-Shocks, including icons old and new

There are few brands that can claim the status of icon while being affordable and generally well-loved. Casio G-Shock is one of them.

New releases from Greubel Forsey, Audemars Piguet, Bell & Ross and more

Last Week in Watches

13.07.25

New releases from Greubel Forsey, Audemars Piguet, Bell & Ross and more

This week's releases have some real heavy-hitters, from quietly released AP Japan specials to grailworthy Greubel Forseys.

6 of the best watches for photography nerds

Buying Guides

30.06.25

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6 of the best watches for photography nerds

Need a watch to help you calculate exposures, or simply want one to match your Leica camera? This list might be for you.

The Time+Tide Father’s Day gift guide, for all sorts of watch-loving dads

Buying Guides

12.06.25

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The Time+Tide Father’s Day gift guide, for all sorts of watch-loving dads

What do you get the man who has everything? We've rounded up a few horological Father's Day gift ideas that'll be sure to please any…

Best watches under $1,000, featuring some bona fide classics and big micro players

Buying Guides

03.06.25

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Best watches under $1,000, featuring some bona fide classics and big micro players

For those with a little more cash to splash, here are some more bastions of great value from big and micro brands alike.

17 of the best Japanese watch brands from rugged value to Dufour-praiseworthy wonders

Buying Guides

01.06.25

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17 of the best Japanese watch brands from rugged value to Dufour-praiseworthy wonders

We all know and love Seiko and Casio, but what about lesser-known, but equally as amazing brands from Japan?

The best watches under $500, from sturdy stocking dailies to retro throwbacks

Buying Guides

27.05.25

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The best watches under $500, from sturdy stocking dailies to retro throwbacks

We pick the best watches under $500 - how hard could it be?

G-Crocs? Casio and Crocs team up on a pair of clogs you can mount a CasiOak to

Watch Culture

17.05.25

G-Crocs? Casio and Crocs team up on a pair of clogs you can mount a CasiOak to

This is peak ugly-chic.

13 of the best quartz watches that rub it into quartz snobs’ faces

Buying Guides

09.05.25

13 of the best quartz watches that rub it into quartz snobs’ faces

Here's a few reasons why quartz watches should not just be low-cost alternatives to their mechanical counterparts.

10 of the best “Stormtrooper” watches just in time for Star Wars Day

Buying Guides

04.05.25

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10 of the best “Stormtrooper” watches just in time for Star Wars Day

Unlike Star Wars Stormtroopers, these black and white watches don't miss...

The Time+Tide Mother’s Day gift guide, from delicious doughnut to slithering Serpenti

Buying Guides

28.04.25

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The Time+Tide Mother’s Day gift guide, from delicious doughnut to slithering Serpenti

Whether it's a simple Casio, dressy Serica, or luxe Bulgari, we think we've covered our bases.

8 of the best red dial watches from all-red G-Shocks to stunning stone

Buying Guides

22.03.25

8 of the best red dial watches from all-red G-Shocks to stunning stone

While unlikely to take over from the ever-popular blue and green, these red dial watches are all stand-outs in their own way.

10 of the best solar watches that shouldn’t run out of juice any time soon

Buying Guides

20.03.25

10 of the best solar watches that shouldn’t run out of juice any time soon

If you're going to make a watch battery-powered, might as well make it solar. These are some of the best solar quartz options out there.

Buying Guides

15.03.25

9 of the best watches under US$100

Finding a cheap watch is getting harder and harder, but there are still some quality options under US$100.

9 of the best survival watches made to get through a sticky situation

Buying Guides

10.03.25

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9 of the best survival watches made to get through a sticky situation

Built to be tough and accompany you on any adventure, these survival watches may just help you get out of a sticky situation.

9 of the best tough watches for timekeeping under extreme conditions

Buying Guides

05.03.25

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9 of the best tough watches for timekeeping under extreme conditions

Need a watch that can withstand the harshest things you can throw at it? Here are a few suggestions.

The 10 best rectangular watches for those who think outside the box

Buying Guides

20.02.25

The 10 best rectangular watches for those who think outside the box

Who says watches have to be round?

In Depth

01.02.25

A guide to every Casio brand, from affordable calculator watches to four-figure metal G-Shocks

What's the difference between a G-Shock and a Pro Trek? And why is Casio Oceanus so expensive? We might have an answer for you.

7 of the best big watches giving big luxury

Buying Guides

01.02.25

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7 of the best big watches giving big luxury

What goes up, must come down, and it's the same with watch sizes. But what about those yearning for a 42mm+ beast?

15 watch brands celebrating the Year of the Snake 2025

Lists

20.01.25

15 watch brands celebrating the Year of the Snake 2025

2025 brings the Year of the Wooden Snake, and with it, a bunch of Lunar New Year watches.

Buying Guides

18.01.25

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9 of the best goth watches

Buffy, our resident goth, helps you with watch nerd-friendly goth accessorising.

How spies and soldiers help keep mechanical watches relevant

In Depth

16.01.25

How spies and soldiers help keep mechanical watches relevant

Forget brand storytelling: there are still a few important use cases for mechanical watches for military and intelligence operatives.

9 of the best digital watches from $20 to $5,000

Buying Guides

13.01.25

9 of the best digital watches from $20 to $5,000

Who needs hands anyway?

The 6 best tactical watches for those in need of some military inspiration

Buying Guides

09.01.25

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The 6 best tactical watches for those in need of some military inspiration

If you need a watch to keep up with an active, tough lifestyle, then any of these tactical timepieces should fit the bill.

The Casio G-Shock is an indestructible feat of engineering, and a cultural icon

The Icons

09.01.25

The Casio G-Shock is an indestructible feat of engineering, and a cultural icon

We delve into the history of the Casio G-Shock, and explore its unexpected rise into collector and pop culture stardom.

The three watches Jamie wore most in 2024 are…

Lists

31.12.24

The three watches Jamie wore most in 2024 are…

Like his top 3 last year, Jamie's high rotation this year was quite a diverse trio, with each watch featuring a different type of movement.

Buying Guides

29.12.24

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7 of the best mountaineering watches

Whether you're looking to scale the world's most famous peaks or you're just a massive fan of massifs, these watches are for you.

World timers versus GMT watches – what’s the difference?

Watch Education

24.12.24

World timers versus GMT watches – what’s the difference?

They're the two most popular types of travel watches - but what actually makes them different?

Our favourite Casio G-Shock watches of 2024

Lists

22.12.24

Our favourite Casio G-Shock watches of 2024

We pick through Casio's many 2024 G-Shock releases to find five of the best.

The three watches Borna wore most in 2024 are…

Lists

15.12.24

The three watches Borna wore most in 2024 are…

Borna went from a vintage-inspired trio to a more diverse bunch for 2024.

7 of the best ana-digi watches when you need the best of both worlds

Buying Guides

28.11.24

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7 of the best ana-digi watches when you need the best of both worlds

Non-traditional and utilitarian - here are our favourites.

Andrew & Justin Hast tackle the watch industry’s sense of humour

Friday Wind Down

01.11.24

Andrew & Justin Hast tackle the watch industry’s sense of humour

Andrew and Justin are taking on the serious topic of the watch industry's sense of humour, or a lack thereof, at WatchPro Salon in London.

The new Casio G-Shock GM-2100D range gives the CasiOak a more robust yet colourful makeover

In The Shop

22.10.24

The new Casio G-Shock GM-2100D range gives the CasiOak a more robust yet colourful makeover

Steel bezels plus a quintet of colourful sunburst dials elevate these CasiOaks.

The best affordable transparent watches that easily show of their value proposition

Buying Guides

04.10.24

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The best affordable transparent watches that easily show of their value proposition

Transparent watches are often split into two categories – the cheap, plastic stuff that you find in the toy section or invisible paragons of crystal…

Pop Culture

28.09.24

UK rapper Central Cee revealed as new G-Shock brand ambassador

Central Cee joins a long list of musical artists who have endorsed G-Shock in one way or another, including Ed Sheeran, John Mayer...

Timewarp treasures – 10 totally tubular watches from the 1980s

Lists

21.09.24

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Timewarp treasures – 10 totally tubular watches from the 1980s

The '80s explosion in pop culture from movies to music videos, the golden age of celebrity, gave birth to many horological cult classics.

From car seats to supercars: A heart-racing ride with Seiko

Friday Wind Down

20.09.24

From car seats to supercars: A heart-racing ride with Seiko

Vroom, vroom... Mitchell and Alex were off to the races with Seiko.

9 of the best square watches singing along to Huey Lewis and the News

Buying Guides

12.09.24

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9 of the best square watches singing along to Huey Lewis and the News

Shaped watches are in, so here's a selection of our favourite square watches available now, from affordable fun to high-tech luxury.

One small step for Fratello, one giant leap for IFL Watches: the Fratello x IFL Watches G-Shock CasiOak Moonlander

Introducing

28.08.24

One small step for Fratello, one giant leap for IFL Watches: the Fratello x IFL Watches G-Shock CasiOak Moonlander

A hand-painted CasiOak is not something you see every day, but that's exactly what Fratello and IFL Watches have done with this Moonlander.

Just when you thought a G-Shock couldn’t get any more utilitarian

Introducing

11.08.24

Just when you thought a G-Shock couldn’t get any more utilitarian

G-Shocks have been a staple of the fashion community for years, and now the brand is leaning in with this Gorpcore collection.

The Time+Tide team Picks their Holy Trinity brands

Lists

10.08.24

The Time+Tide team Picks their Holy Trinity brands

We have some fun with our fantasy Holy Trinity brands, with the whole team chiming in with who they would pick.

14 of the best pink dial watches under US$10,000

Buying Guides

05.08.24

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14 of the best pink dial watches under US$10,000

Pink dial watches have traditionally been dainty and blingy, but fortunately this is no longer the case. Here are some of the best.

Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials

Watch Education

04.08.24

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Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials

There's much more to watch materials than just steel and gold. Here, we break down some of the most common materials used in watchmaking.

Worn & Wound’s WindUp Watch Fair returns to Chicago for 2024

Friday Wind Down

12.07.24

Worn & Wound’s WindUp Watch Fair returns to Chicago for 2024

To be held from July 12th to 14th at Venue West in Chicago, Worn & Wound's WindUp Watch Fair returns for another edition. Here's everything…

Casio celebrates 50 years in electric blue and fluted gold of the Sky and Sea

In The Shop

10.07.24

Casio celebrates 50 years in electric blue and fluted gold of the Sky and Sea

We got our hands on three of the five limited edition releases - the Casiotron, Full Metal Square G, and the Baby-G.

Friday Wind Down

14.06.24

The real missed MoonSwatch opportunity…

Earth to Swatch and Omega: a major athletic competition the group is tied to could have offered a major MoonSwatch moment.

10 of the best watches to taste the rainbow (from US$160 to price upon request)

Buying Guides

14.06.24

10 of the best watches to taste the rainbow (from US$160 to price upon request)

Rainbow watches are usually associated with high price tags and coloured gems, but our ten of the best start at just $160.

The rise and resurgence of brutalism in watch design, courtesy of the Audemars Piguet [RE]Master 02

Opinion

08.06.24

The rise and resurgence of brutalism in watch design, courtesy of the Audemars Piguet [RE]Master 02

Audemars Piguet's [RE]Master 02 is a bellwether for a growing trend in modern watch design: a return to brutalism.