Field Watches with Rugged Tech:
G-SHOCK Master of G

The G-SHOCK Master of G collection of field watches (Rangeman, Mudmaster, and Mudman), dive watches (Frogman), and pilot watches (Gravitymaster) excel in outdoor adventures and tough jobs in the field that require a high-level of shock resistance and advanced technology. For over 40 years, G-SHOCK has been known for making tough watches. The Master of G collection of outdoor watches offers some of the toughest. G-SHOCK recommends some of the most popular Master of G watches for military personnel and law enforcement and includes select Master of G outdoor watches with other G-SHOCK models in recommendations for first responders. Discounts for military personnel or first responders include models in the resilient and reliable Master of G collection. G-SHOCK discounts for nurses, doctors, and medical professionals exist as well. MUDMASTER GWGB1000

A field watch is a common term describing a watch best suited for rigorous use outdoors. “Field” can describe an area of expertise in an outdoor environment, like rugged terrain for mountaineering or a forest for hiking, wildlife study, or hunting. It also carries professional connotations, as when law enforcement officers or military personnel conduct operations “in the field.” Although “field watch” is a bit of a misnomer for a dive watch as exemplified in the Frogman collection, many professional divers could claim their field of expertise is the sea. The Master of G Collection is focused on providing high-performance outdoor watches for the land, sea, and air. With this goal in mind, G-SHOCK crafts some of the best premium field watches in the industry. RANGEMAN GPRH1000

“ABC” is a popular acronym to describe watches with an altimeter, barometer, and compass. While useful, many field watches in the Master of G collection offer much more. The Rangeman GW9400 includes altimeter, barometer, and compass but also offers Tough Solar and Multiband 6 radio reception. The Rangeman GPRH1000 includes altimeter, barometer, and compass but also offers GPS, training functions like a heart rate monitor, mud resistance, and more. Master of G watches don’t all offer ABC features, but many do. G-SHOCK strives to design outdoor watches that fit every need, and so ABC features are not necessary components of a field watch. G-SHOCK crafts tough field watches such as the digital Mudman G9000 series which includes mud resistance, low temperature resistance (-20°C), and World Time without the extra cost of ABC features. Collections that offer ABC features (altimeter, barometer, and compass):
• Rangeman GW9400 series
• Rangeman GPRH1000 series
• Mudmaster GWGB1000 series
• Mudmaster GG1000 series (*doesn’t offer all ABC functions but offers compass and thermometer features)
• Mudman GW9500 series

Water resistance is a core feature of G-SHOCK watches. While professional dive watches offer ISO-rated water resistance, most G-SHOCK watches boast a 200-meter water resistance without the ISO rating. Watch enthusiasts have often noted the superb quality of G-SHOCK water resistance regardless of whether a watch is a professional dive watch. Frogman professional dive watches are ISO rated for water resistance up to 200 meters, meaning that you can dive with a Frogman watch in full confidence. While some divers may dive with a watch rated for 200 meters without the ISO certification, the Frogman collection offers peace of mind, as the ISO rating qualifies the series as consisting of professional dive watches. MR-G FROGMAN MRGBF1000B1A

This depends on which outdoor explorer or field professional you ask! But, if you want to know which Master of G field watches are trending right now, explore the Master of G collection’s best sellers.