Casio G-Shock MTG-G1000 : The Real GPS Wave-Ceptor (Middle)

A G-Shock enthusiast wrote to me the other day about this exact watch in the above picture. Apparently, he had been hunting for a new piece at G-Shock boutiques after reading about an earlier entry @ http://andywristwatches.blogspot.com/2018/08/gps-hybrid-wave-ceptor-casio-g-shock.html. Lo and behold, he finally found a piece last weekend. However, it was a shop display set that was recently transferred from another outlet to KL, and was being discounted at RM5,499 given its condition. This meant substantial savings compared to the regular RRP : RM7,200.

These were the models in the MTG-series i.e. G1000, S1000, and B1000. G1000 was the premium model with a hefty price tag, while B1000 was the entry-level model into the exclusive MTG ownership.

You could still get these watches new vide Amazon though- G1000 @ USD1,570, S1000 @ USD900, and B1000 @ USD800.

G1000 RRP : USD1,570

B1000 RRP : USD800

S1000 RRP : USD900

The display set piece had some hard scratches and as the G1000 model had since been discontinued in favour of the cheaper B1000 and S1000, which would appeal more to the masses with the lower price tag (but lower specs too). The reader asked if I could drop by the shop and take a look at the condition for him. Since the shop was not far from my home, I decided to accede to his request.

This was the B1000 and for a price tag of less than RM3k, it was a pretty good proposition.

Looking at the G1000 display set, it would appeared that the watch had indeed seen better days. The salesperson checked the system and confirmed that the model had been discontinued, and that the one in his shop was likely the only remaining new piece in the country.

Check out the size of this macho MTG!

As the eagle-eyed G-Shock enthusiast might have spotted, the G1000 came in a regular (read : large) size for G-Shock watches. One could definitely felt its weight and it looked decidedly premium, with massive presence on one's wrist. 

The B1000 on the other hand, was the downsized version- the Baby-G of the MTG series, if you will. Along with the down-sizing of size, it also had its feature watered down such that it no longer packed the GPS hybrid wave-ceptor. While the G1000 would auto-adjust its time anywhere in the world vide GPS connection, the B1000 needed Bluetooth connectivity to one's phone, or radio frequency to auto-adjust its time.

Think of it as the Ford F150 Raptor vs the Ranger if you will. Both would do the job, but the F150 would bring you to the intended location with style and presence, and opened up more doors amongst the well-heeled.

F150 Raptor could swagger into the yacht club parking at ease...

while the Ranger might be re-directed into the public carparks and plantation estates.

Given the technological advancements of the G1000, I would say that it would still be worth the add into one's collection, especially if he was a jet-setter and wanted a premium watch that could survive the snake pit of the typical boardroom, as well as the jungles of Borneo. Plus the exclusivity that came with it meant that you would not worry about bumping into anyone else sporting the same watch, unlike that of the more affordable G-Shock pieces.

I have this piece in my collection, but it has not really seen much wrist time as I tend to go for the automatic-winding movement watches. 

Therefore, if any collectors were interested in a 1-year old LNIB G1000, you could pick up mine for a song, and never worry about setting your watch anywhere in the world again.