1983
DW-5000C
CASIO introduces the first G-SHOCK model to the market, proving that watches can be unbreakable too
Also in 1983:
The first mobile phone is introduced
1985
DW-5500C
G-SHOCK with mud-resistant case design
Also in 1985:
The first ".com" domain is registered
Microsoft launches Windows 1.0
1989
AW-500
First G-SHOCK with analogue/digital display and shock-resistant design
Also in 1989:
Nintendo releases the Game Boy
Microsoft introduces Microsoft Office to the market
1992
DW-6100
G-SHOCK is enhanced to include a thermometer and can now display the temperature
Also in 1992:
DNA profiling is developed
The Silence of the Lambs wins the Academy Award for Best Picture
1993
DW-6300
First G-SHOCK for divers, waterproof to a depth of 200 m in accordance with the diving watch standard
Also in 1993:
The World Wide Web (Internet) is introduced
AOL comes onto the market
1994
DW-6500
G-SHOCK is enhanced to include a pressure sensor, which displays changes in weather and can measure altitude and depth
Also in 1994:
The Channel Tunnel opens between England and France
1996
MRG-100
First solid stainless steel G-SHOCK is launched
Also in 1996:
The number of Internet users increases dramatically
eBay becomes the first online marketplace
1998
DW-9300
With the DW-9300, changing the battery becomes a thing of the past. Solar operation makes it virtually maintenance-free
Also in 1998:
Google is founded
2002
GW-300
First solar-operated G-SHOCK to receive the exact time by radio signal, making setting and changing the time a thing of the past
Also in 2002:
Spider-Man film thrills the masses, turning over 406 million
2005
DW-5600B
G-SHOCK is equipped with a strap made from completely tearproof Kevlar fabric
Also in 2005:
Xbox 360 is launched
Germany elects its first female Chancellor — Angela Merkel
2008
GW-9200
First radio-controlled model with Multiband 6 radio technology, altimeter, barometer and temperature sensor
Also in 2008:
HD broadcasts supersede analogue TV programmes
The USA elects its first black president — Barack Obama
2009
GWF-1000
First radio-controlled Frogman with Multiband 6 radio technology and solar operation for divers
Also in 2009:
Michael Jackson dies
Avatar makes cinema history
2010
GW-3000
First G-SHOCK pilot's watch, which can withstand G-force of up to 15 G
Also in 2010:
Dubai opens the world's tallest building — Burj Khalifa
2012
GB-6900
G-SHOCK can now be connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth
Also in 2012:
"Maya the Bee" celebrates 100-year anniversary
2014
GPW-1000
The world's first watch to receive GPS and radio signals in a hybrid system
Also in 2014:
Germany wins the FIFA World Cup in Brazil
2015
MTG-G1000D
Extremely shock-resistant thanks to Core Guard Structure and Triple G Resist design
Also in 2015:
The international community adopts a universal climate treaty
2016
MRG-G1000HT
First MR-G "Hammer Tone" combining radio and GPS signal reception in solid titanium with traditional Japanese Tsuiki technology and sophisticated finish
Also in 2016:
Nico Rosberg becomes Formula 1 World Champion, announcing his retirement from the sport just a few months later
2017
GST-B100-1AER
Stylish metal and tough resin make their first appearance alongside Bluetooth.
2018
GMW-B5000D-1ER
For the first time in the 5000 series,
the external components are made entirely of solid stainless steel.