Casio G-Shock GWG-2000 — Compact Design & Forged Carbon Bezel

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GWG-2000 Model Range *may be updated


Quick Content Guide

  1. GWG-2000 Model Range *in different colors and bands
  2. Japanese Unique Features in GWG-2000! *the most distinctive features in details
  3. General information about the watch *year of first release, model range etc.
  4. Official GWG-2000 Video *only from Casio Company
  5. G-Shock GWG-2000 Display Guide *for key functions only
  6. G-Shock GWG-2000 on the wrist! *only images and only on the wrist
  7. GWG-2000 Usage Patterns *what the watch is usually meant for
  8. Feedback from Users and Experts *anonymous from different sources
  9. The most distinctive specs *from our Editorial point of view
  10. Other G-Shock GWG Watches *similar by price and functions but different by cases
  11. Official GWG-2000 Specs *all details and for base version GWG-2000-1A1
  12. GWG-2000 Comparison Table *with similar G-Shock Watches
  13. Recent News about GWG-2000 *the latest breaking news and videos

About the Watch in short. Take on the toughest terrain with the G-SHOCK MUDMASTER, designed to handle the harshest, roughest on-land environments.
This shock-resistant watch is constructed to withstand all the mud and sand your adventures may bring, and it leverages our latest exterior technology to deliver a smaller profile with an even better fit.
This compact design is made possible by the forged carbon bezel, carbon core guard case structure, and mud-resist buttons combined with stainless steel pipes and silicone buffers. Finely powdered carbon fiber is kneaded into resin, then heat-pressed to mold a bezel that is more complex, yet even stronger than before.
Triple sensor measurements keep you updated with direction, altitude, barometric pressure, and temperature readings. Large Arabic numeral indexes, extra-thick arrow-shaped hands, double LED lights, and sapphire glass ensure high visibility.
The band is textured in the style of heavy-duty no-slip rubber grips, and the buttons are knurled for easy operation. A MUDMASTER designed for practicality, durability, and power.

G-SHOCK MUDMAN/MUDMASTER Evolution Timeline

October, 2021

GWG-2000

800$ on Amazon →
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This compact design is made possible by the forged carbon bezel, carbon core guard case structure, and mud-resist buttons
More →

July, 2019

GG-B100

320$ on Amazon →
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Fisrt MUDMASTER Watch with Quad Sensor & a new Mission Log Function
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September, 2017

GG-1035

G-SHOCK 35th Anniversary Mudmaster Watch

December 30, 2017

GWG-100

400$ on Amazon →
★★★★
Compact Size MUDMASTER with Tough Solar and Multi-Band 6 but Without Triple Sensor
More →

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General Information

Price $800  
*average Amazon Price, we may earn commission from purchases
Year of First Release2021
Suitable for Wrist Size160 – 220 mm
Module Number5678 / Manual
Model RangeMUDMASTER (The Mudmaster has been designed to withstand the toughest of conditions. With a digital compass, barometer, altimeter, thermometer and step tracker, you’ll reach your goal even when challenges seem insurmountable. MUDMASTER – the perfect union of toughness and technical finesse.)
Battery TypeSolar (G-Shock Batteries)
Other Divisions the GWG-2000 belongs to: *you may find all watches of the division by clicking on the linkG-Shock Ana-Digi
G-Shock Carbon Core Guard
G-Shock 2021
G-Shock Solar
G-Shock Barometer Altimeter
G-Shock Compass
The Latest G-Shock Watch

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Official GWG-2000 Video


Enjoy Japanese Unique Features in GWG-2000!

FORGED CARBON BEZEL. The bezel is made from forged carbon fibre, a composite material used in aircraft fuselages, at the 12 and 6 o’clock positions. Carbon fibre-reinforced resin is forged in a press die at high temperature and pressure, producing strong, lightweight parts with complex shapes.

CARBON CORE GUARD STRUCTURE. Offering strength, lightness, and excellent durability, the carbon fibre-reinforced resin case protects the module. These properties of carbon fibre made it possible to reduce the size of the case, which is 1.9mm slimmer than the previous model (GWG-1000). 

DUST- AND MUD-RESISTANT STRUCTURE TO SUPPORT LAND MISSIONS IN THE HARSHEST CONDITIONS. Newly developed Mud Resist buttons combine with stainless steel button pipes and a silicone buffer material to add toughness that will withstand long-term use.

DIAL DESIGNED FOR OPTIMUM VISIBILITY OUTDOORS. The large-diameter dial gives a sense of depth and makes room for the large dimensional index marks. The mode indicator at the 9 o’clock position has an arrow-shaped hand and is angled to offer better visibility from a low angle.

EXTERIOR DESIGN INSPIRED BY PROFESSIONAL GEAR. Design details are inspired by professional gear, including the fine texturing on the band, the checked surface texture of the crown, and ribbed guards to protect the front buttons. The exterior design offers both practicality and aesthetic appeal.

SUPER ILLUMINATOR. (high-brightness double led light) for maintaining watch readability in the dark

TRIPLE SENSOR. (digital compass, altimeter, barometer/thermometer) senses natural changes

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Official GWG-2000 Specs / Features *for base version GWG-2000-1A1

  • Case / bezel material: Resin / Stainless steel
  • Resin Band
  • Neobrite
  • Sapphire crystal with glare-resistant coating
  • Carbon Core Guard structure
  • Mud Resistant
  • Shock Resistant
  • Screw Lock Crown
  • 200-meter water resistance
  • Tough Solar (Solar powered)
  • Double LED light
    LED light for the face (Full auto LED light, Super illuminator, selectable illumination duration (1.5 seconds or 3 seconds), afterglow)
    LED backlight for the digital display (Full auto LED light, Super illuminator, selectable illumination duration (1.5 seconds or 3 seconds), afterglow)
  • Low-temperature resistant (–10°C/14°F)
  • Time calibration signal reception
    Auto receive up to six* times a day (remaining auto receives canceled as soon as one is successful)
    *5 times a day for the Chinese calibration signal
    Manual receive
    The latest signal reception results
  • Time Calibration Signals
    Station name: DCF77 (Mainflingen, Germany)
    Frequency: 77.5 kHz
    Station name: MSF (Anthorn, England)
    Frequency: 60.0 kHz
    Station name: WWVB (Fort Collins, United States)
    Frequency: 60.0 kHz
    Station name: JJY (Fukushima, Fukuoka/Saga, Japan)
    Frequency: 40.0 kHz (Fukushima) / 60.0 kHz (Fukuoka/ Saga)
    Station name: BPC (Shangqiu City, Henan Province, China)
    Frequency: 68.5 kHz
  • The auto hand home position correction
  • Hand shift feature (manual or auto (during altitude, barometric pressure, and temperature measurement))
  • Digital compass
    Measures and displays direction as one of 16 points
    Measuring range: 0 to 359°
    Measuring unit: 1°
    60 seconds continuous measurement
    Hand indication of north
    Bidirectional calibration
    Magnetic declination correction
  • Altimeter
    Measuring range: -700 to 10,000 m ( -2,300 to 32,800 ft.)
    Measuring unit: 1 m (5 ft.)
    Hand indication of altitude differential
    Manual memory measurements (up to 30 records, each including altitude, date, time)
    Auto log data (High/low altitudes, cumulative ascent and descent)
    Others: Relative altitude readings (±100m /±1000m), Selectable measurement interval: 5 seconds or 2 minutes
    *1 second for first 3 minutes only
    *Changeover between meters (m) and feet (ft)
  • Barometer
    Display range: 260 to 1,100 hPa (7.65 to 32.45 inHg)
    Display unit: 1 hPa (0.05 inHg)
    Hand indication of pressure differential
    Atmospheric pressure tendency graph
    Barometric pressure tendency information alarm (beep and arrow indicates significant changes in pressure)
    *Changeover between hPa and inHg
  • Thermometer
    Display range: -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F)
    Display unit: 0.1°C (0.2°F)
    *Changeover between Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F)
  • World time
    29 time zones (29 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, Home city/World time city swapping
  • 1/100-second stopwatch
    Measuring capacity: 23:59’59.99”
    Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times
  • Countdown timer
    Measuring unit: 1 minute
    Countdown range: 60 minutes
    Countdown start time setting range: 1 second to 60 minutes (1-minute increments)
  • 5 daily alarms
  • Hourly time signal
  • Battery level indicator
  • Power Saving (display goes blank and hands stop to save power when the watch is left in the dark)
  • Full auto-calendar (to year 2099)
  • 12/24-hour format
  • Button operation tone on/off
  • Regular timekeeping
    Analog: 3 hands (hour, minute (hand moves every 10 seconds), second)
    Digital: Hour, minute, second, am/pm, month, date, day
  • Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month (with no signal calibration)
  • Approx. battery operating time:
    6 months on rechargeable battery (operation period with normal use without exposure to light after charge)
    25 months on rechargeable battery (operation period when stored in total darkness with the power save function on after full charge)
  • Size of case : 61.2×54.4×16.1mm
  • Total weight : 106g

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G-SHOCK GWG-2000 PROs & CONs

*we composed all points based on our ten years experience in writing about CASIO watches. We know what matters when you are searching for your ideal G-SHOCK!

– Сompact Design (in comparison with other mudmaster series)
– Solar Powered (Tough Solar). No need to worry about the battery change
– Carbon Core Guard (the watch is more lightweight but stronger in comparison with a traditional case)
– Digital Сompass, Altimeter, Barometer, Thermometer
– Sapphire crystal (Scratch-resistant, highly transparent with an anti-reflective coating)
– Screw Lock Crown (functional)
– Double LED Light (one for the face and one for the digital display)
– Improved Dust- & Mud-resistant structure (more advanced than in a non Mudmaster)
– Good readability (large-diameter dial & big hands)
– Double LED Light (one for the face and one for the digital display)
– Radio Control Accuracy (corrects the time if needed via radio signals)
– Amazing Second Hand (a beauty of any watch)

– The watch is still big (61.2 × 54.4 × 16.1 mm while traditional watch size is 48.9 × 42.8 × 13.4 mm)
– No Bluetooth (for easier operational activities)
– No Bluetoot Accuracy Calibration (checks if the watch shows the ideal time with your phone)
– Negative digital display in some cases may spoil readability
– Without sports functions (like GPS, Steptrecker, advanced timers)
– High Price (but good materials)

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GWG-2000 Comparison Table with similar G-Shock Watches

GWG-2000

Price (Amazon)

Year of first Release

2021

2019

2015

Accuracy

Radio-controlled (via atomic watch signals), Bluetooth (via phone app)

Bluetooth (via phone app)

Radio-controlled (via atomic watch signals)

SmartWatch Features

G-Shock Connected App (simplifies certain watch operations by letting you perform them on your phone screen)

G-Shock Connected App (simplifies certain watch operations by letting you perform them on your phone screen)

No

Light

Double LED light (Full auto LED light, Super illuminator,)

Neobrite (hands and hour markers) Double LED light

Neobrite (hands and hour markers) Double LED light

Alarm

5 daily alarms

5 daily alarms

5 daily alarms

Timer

Measuring unit: 1 minute
Countdown range: 60 minutes
Countdown start time setting range: 1 second to 60 minutes (1-minute increments)

Measuring unit: 1 second
Countdown range: 24 hours
Countdown start time setting range: 1 second to 24 hours (1-minute increments and 1-hour increments)

Measuring unit: 1 second
Countdown range: 60 minutes
Countdown start time setting range: 1 second to 60 minutes (1-minute increments)

Stopwatch

1/100-second stopwatch
Measuring capacity: 23:59'59.99''
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times

1/100-second stopwatch
00'00''00~59'59''99 (for the first 60 minutes)
1:00'00~23:59'59 (after 60 minutes)
Measuring unit:
1/100 second (for the first 60 minutes)
1 second (after 60 minutes)
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times

1/100-second stopwatch
Measuring capacity: 23:59'59.99''
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times

Hourly Time Signal

Yes

Yes

Yes

World Time

29 time zones (29 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, Home city/World time city swapping

29 time zones (29 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, Home city/World time city swapping

29 time zones (29 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, Home city/World time city swapping

Step Tracker

Yes

Yes

No

Sunrise Sunset

No

Yes

No

Alpha Gel /
Vibration Resistance

No

No

Yes

Tough MVT

Yes

No

Yes

Carbon Core Guard

Yes

Yes

No

Case / bezel material

Resin / Stainless steel

Carbon / Resin 

Resin / Stainless steel

Glass

Sapphire Glass with non-reflective coating

Mineral (Spherical Glass)

Sapphire Glass with non-reflective coating

Battery

Solar powered (CTL1616)

2 years on CR2025

Solar powered (CTL1616)

Size (mm) *we consider 48.9×42.8×13.4 to be a traditional watch size (as in DW-5600). So you are to compare how far or close the watch is to this size

61.2×54.4×16.1

55.4×53.1×19.3

59.5×56.1×18

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G-Shock GWG-2000 on the wrist!

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What we like in GWG-2000 *comments by experts with 10 years experience in writing about Casio watches
Сompact design (is made possible by the forged carbon bezel, carbon core guard case structure, and mud-resist buttons combined with stainless steel pipes and silicone buffers)
Carbon Fiber (finely powdered carbon fiber is kneaded into resin, then heat-pressed to mold a bezel that is more complex, yet even stronger than before)
Triple Sensor Measurements (keep you updated with direction, altitude, barometric pressure, and temperature readings)
Large Arabic numeral indexes (extra-thick arrow-shaped hands, double LED lights, and sapphire glass ensure high visibility)
Textured Band (the band is textured in the style of heavy-duty no-slip rubber grips, and the buttons are knurled for easy operation)
Tough Solar (CASIO’s original solar-charging system converts not only sunlight but also light from fluorescent lamps and other sources into power)
Radio-controlled Watch; Multi band 6 (additional way for time sync. This watch receives time calibration radio signals that keep the displayed time accurate)
Tough Movement (A CASIO-original thin analog movement made possible by hybrid mounting protects against damage and enables auto home position correction that helps keep you on time all the time)

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G-Shock GWG-2000 Display Guide *for key functions only. For you to know how it works))

General Display

  1. Mode hand
  2. Hour hand
  3. Second hand
  4. Minute hand
  5. Day of the week
  6. Month, day
  7. Crown

Compass Mode

  1. North indication
  2. Bearing at 12 o’clock
  3. Bearing angle at 12 o’clock

Barometer Mode

  1. Barometric pressure differential/current time seconds
  2. Barometric pressure graph
  3. Barometric pressure

Thermometer Mode

  1. Temperature

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GWG-2000 Usage Patterns *what the watch is usually meant for

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Other G-Shock GWG Watches *similar by price and functions but different by cases


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Recent News about GWG-2000 

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