I like G-SHOCK more than any other watch.
This time, I have picked out the Popular G-SHOCK Ranking published on CASIO's official website. Square models and the 2100 series covered on this site account for most of the ranking, showing exceptional popularity.
- Squares Dominate the Popularity Ranking
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Which G-SHOCK Models Are Popular?
Which Should I Buy for a Dependable Choice?
The ranking is a reliable reference for those questions.
Square G-SHOCKs Account for Most of the Ranking
Casio's official website has published its latest 2025 bestseller ranking (Official Website)
- In the men's category, 6 of the 10 models: 4 square models and 2 from the 2100 series.
- In the women's category, 10 out of 10 models—all of them! : 3 square models and 7 from the 2100 series.
- In the radio-controlled solar category, 3 of the 5 models
Thus, square G-SHOCKs, including their 2100-series relatives, account for most of the entries!
They are hugely popular. As a square G-SHOCK enthusiast, I am delighted.
My Particular Recommendations
We will look through the ranking below, but here are my 2 particular recommendations.
First: GMW-B5000D. A full-metal model with a premium feel, consistently popular since release. It could be a first goal for square G-SHOCK fans.
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2nd: GA-2100-1A1. An all-black 2100 series especially popular with women.
Simple yet cool, and consistently popular since launch!
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For other square G-SHOCK recommendations and selection advice, see this article.
The Definitive Guide to Choosing a Square G-SHOCK: Recommended Models
The Popular 2100 Series Also Belongs to the Square G-SHOCK Family!
On this site, we treat the 2100 series as part of the square G-SHOCK family because Casio says it is based on the square design, so they deserve recognition as square relatives in the broader sense.
It is not simply a CasiOak. See this article for the background.
Here is a photo of the bands on G-SHOCKs I own.
GW-M5610 on the left, DW-5600 in the center, and GA-2100 on the right. Viewed this way, they look very similar.
Honestly, the 2100 series is so popular that this site cannot avoid covering it.
That seems like a bit of a stretch, you might think, but Casio's official explanation helps support it.
Men's Category: 6 of 10 Models Have Square-Origin Designs
Here are the categories in detail.
The men's category includes 4 square models and 2 from the 2100 series.
A remarkable 6 of the top 10 are square G-SHOCKs, showing overwhelming popularity!
Note: This article counts the 2100 series as a square-origin design because CASIO officially describes its roots in the DW-5000C.
1st: DW-5600UBB-1List price: ¥14,300
An unexpected 1st place for the all-black 5600.
It was already consistently popular, but the U-model refresh renewed its popularity.
It returned to 1st place.
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2nd: DW-6900TR-4JRList price: ¥16,500
In 2nd is the 30th-anniversary version of the 6900, the three-eye design that shares popularity with square G-SHOCKs.
In fact, overseas sales can favor this three-eye design over the square 5000 family.
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3rd: GW-M5610U-1List price: ¥24,200
In 3rd is this site's top recommendation, the GW-M5610U.
Radio-controlled solar and the red frame of the original design leave little to criticize.
A dependable purchase.
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For many years, red frame meant GW-M5610. Recently, however, red-frame 5600 and silver-metal models have also arrived, so popularity may spread out in 2026.
4th: GA-V01A-8AList price: ¥23,100
A design that makes you wonder what you are looking at on first sight!
It feels like a G-SHOCK made possible by recent advances in shaping technology. The holes in the hands are interesting too.
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5th: GA-2100-1A1List price: ¥17,600
The all-black 2100, selling consistently since launch, makes the ranking.
It had fallen outside the top 10 around 2022, but enduring popularity brought it back.
It really does look cool. A classic.
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6th: GA-010-1A1List price: ¥18,150
A big-case model released in 2025 that became a hit.
Big cases come back into fashion periodically.
Last year, I suddenly wanted a somewhat larger G-SHOCK too and bought a GST-W310.
7th: GD-010-1A1List price: ¥14,850
Following 6th place, 7th is another big-case model, this time with a digital display.
5 years ago, I also bought an affordable Casio big-case model AE-1500WH-1.
At a glance, it can look much like the G-SHOCK GD-010 above.
Big-case watches are something I periodically feel like buying.
Although this site specializes in squares, I love G-SHOCK and CASIO watches of all kinds.
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8th: GW-5000HS-7List price: ¥46,200
After so many all-black entries, white also makes the list!
This is a trend not seen in recent years, which makes me happy.
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The GW-5000HS-7 offers Japanese production, a screw-back case, and radio-controlled solar. There is also the simpler battery-powered DW-5600WW, white right down to the dial.
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9th: GA-B2100-1A1List price: ¥24,750
You may think you saw this earlier, but this version actually has Bluetooth and solar power.
That adds a battery-level display, but I personally regret losing the day-of-the-week indication from the hand.
Here Is the GA-2100 Dial: Battery-Powered, Without Bluetooth
SU, M, T, W, T, F, S show the day of the week.
Here Is the GA-B2100 Dial: Solar and Bluetooth
Here, there is no day-of-the-week indication. Instead, it changes to function indications such as L, M, H battery levels.
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10th: GMW-B5000D-1CList price: ¥84,700
In 10th is the red-frame version of the consistently popular silver-metal model.
Its cool appearance mixed with a retro feel is appealing.
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Women's Category: All 10 Models Belong to the Square G-SHOCK Family
Next is the women's category.
There are 7 models from the 2100 series and 3 squares, and all 10 models belong to the square family, and these designs are exceptionally popular.
1st: GMA-P2100BB-1AList price: ¥17,600
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In 1st is a slightly smaller version of the hugely popular all-black 2100, the GA-2100-1A1.
Simple and appealing!
At 40g, it is very light too.
Understated yet resistant to breakage, it combines subtle style with strength.
2nd: DW-5600UE-1List price: ¥14,300
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I am delighted to see this model in 2nd!
The DW-5600UE-1, an updated version of the definitive square 5600, ranks 2nd among women's models.
A choice made by people who understand watches. Good taste, I think.
3rd: GMD-S5610BB-1List price: ¥14,300
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The 1st-place model is a smaller all-black 2100; 3rd is a smaller all-black 5600, the DW-5600BB.
Matching watches for couples would be nice too!
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4th: GM-S2110PG-4AList price: ¥32,450
The 2100-family PG series. PG stands for pink gold, a color Casio has long handled well.
Its pink-gold metal cover feels particularly vibrant.
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In 2022, an earlier model with a black band ranked 4th among women's models.
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5th: GM-S2110B-8AList price: ¥32,450
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A color variant of the 4th-place model ranks 5th.
Understated black with subtle luxury from the metal cover.
6th: GMA-S2100GA-1AList price: ¥17,600
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6th is another 2100-series model.
This is a model that properly retains a day indicator, so the hand clearly shows the day of the week.
7th: GMD-S5600BA-1List price: ¥14,300
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7th is a monochrome S5600, a smaller 5600.
When I see someone wearing one, its size differs from the familiar 5600 and makes me smile in recognition.
8th: GMA-P2100M-2AList price: ¥17,600
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8th is a color variant of the 1st-place model.
It uses Casio's signature PG, pink gold, seen in 4th place, on the dial markers—a cool model.
9th: GMA-S2100-1AList price: ¥17,600
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9th is the GMA-S2100, a slightly downsized GA-2100.
It was No.1 in the women's ranking in 2022 and remains popular.
It has neither solar power nor radio reception, but the hand’s day indication is a good feature. Bluetooth models use that space for status indications.
A simple design I would like many people to wear.
10th: GMA-P2100M-7AList price: ¥17,600
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10th is the white color variant of the 1st- and 8th-place models.
It has a different elegance from all black.
I am envious of how well white models like this suit women!
Radio-Controlled Solar Category: 3 of 5 Are Squares
In Casio's published ranking, for some reason, a top 5 radio-controlled solar category is also published every year.
This is very much my personal guess, but they really wanted to introduce the hugely popular GMW-B5000D and other models Casio wants to promote—that is my guess. Am I overthinking it?
1st: GMW-B5000D-1List price: ¥84,700
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My No.1 favorite square G-SHOCK is the full-metal GMW-B5000D, also nicknamed the silver-metal model. Review article: GMW-B5000: The Dream of a Silver Square G-SHOCK Realized)
Cool, premium-looking, and recommended for business use too. "Apple Watch’s spread is making digital watches more acceptable with suits" is a favorable trend for G-SHOCK fans too! Apple Watch may compete for wrist space, but I consider this a positive change.
2nd: AWG-M100A-1AList price: ¥29,700
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2nd is one of the most standard analog G-SHOCKs with radio-controlled solar, the AWG-M100A-1A.
I often see people wearing this watch around town. Date and day displays, plus some metal detailing, look good too. At first glance, it may rank No.1 for balance.
3rd: GW-M5610U-1BList price: ¥24,200
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Another hugely popular model! Wanting a black negative-display model with radio-controlled solar makes this the choice.
Incidentally, despite a very similar model number, the GW-M5610UBC-1 also exists.
BC model numbers indicate a special band.
Related Article: G-SHOCK Model Numbers at a Glance: The Basics)
This version uses a three-fold clasp band called a metal-core band, which . is comfortable to put on, remove, and wear, making it another recommendation.
Review Article: GW-M5610UBC: A Monochrome Hit with an Innovative Band)
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4th: GW-M5610U-1CList price: ¥22,000
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Following 3rd, 4th is a color variant of my No.1 radio-controlled solar recommendation, the GW-M5610U.
When it was released, I immediately thought, "It looks cool and will definitely sell!". The familiar red-frame GW-M5610U-1 exists, and this is essentially its blue version.
In fact, in the GW-M5610 era, without U, there were orange and green LCDs. I personally liked the orange LCD, but it disappeared. As something of a replacement, there is now a blue LCD.
5th: GW-9500-3List price: ¥60,500
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5th is the big G-SHOCK GW-9500.
Its large size aids legibility. The GA-2100 is 45.4mm wide, while the GW-9500 is 52.7mm.
Perhaps this is MUDMAN's first ranking appearance in quite some time.
MUDMAN models resist mud and dust intrusion.
That concludes this introduction to Casio's 2025 G-SHOCK ranking.
Every entry makes sense. Among them, square G-SHOCKs remain popular, which makes me very happy. I hope even more people will be drawn to G-SHOCK's toughness.