What does G-Shock protection mean?
The shock-resistant design on the original G-Shock has ten layers protecting the quartz timekeeping module, including a urethane rubber bumper, the stainless steel case, the hardened mineral glass watch crystal, the stainless steel screwed down caseback, and the floating module where the quartz mechanism floats free . The G-Shock is a line of watches manufactured by the Japanese electronics company Casio, designed to resist mechanical stress, shock and vibration.While g-shock watches are built to endure saltwater exposure, it’s recommended to rinse them in fresh water after such exposure to prevent potential corrosion over time.All G-SHOCK watches are water resistant up to 200 meters (660 feet), which means they are suitable for swimming, non-professional diving, showering or swimming in the sea and not have to worry at all.G-SHOCK watches are known to produce some of the toughest, most durable firefighter watches in the world, designed to take an extreme amount of abuse. With industry-leading shock protection and 200-meter water resistance, these are the best watches for police officers, fire fighters, and EMTs.
What is the Gshock 10 rule?
G-SHOCK was developed under the concept of the “Triple 10. This refers to the goal of achieving three key standards: 10-bar water resistance, shock resistance capable of withstanding a 10-meter drop, and a 10-year battery life. G-Shock DW-6600 This model is shock protective, water resistant up to 100-meters of water, and has a 2 year battery life.
How to check if G-Shock is original?
The model of your G-Shock watch will determine the internal packaging of your G-Shock watch to be either cardboard or tin encased. Check for a barcode on the outer cardboard packaging, as all original G-Shock watches will have a barcode displayed on their packaging that also matches the model number of the watch. The case back of a G-Shock watch is a great way to distinguish an original from a replica model. The engraving on the back of an original G-Shock watch is much more defined than that of a replica G-Shock watch, whilst still maintaining a smooth and subtle texture of font and etch.