How We Test

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Every review on G-Shocked follows the same process, so scores mean the same thing from one watch to the next.

What we measure

• Wearability — measured case width, lug-to-lug, thickness and weight on our own scales, plus at least two weeks on the wrist.
• Legibility — display contrast in daylight, indoors and at night; backlight duration timed.
• Build — bezel and strap fit, button feel, finish under magnification.
• Practicality — how well the functions work when you actually need them.
• Value — against current street prices, not RRP.

How we score

Scores run from 0 to 10 and are awarded against the criteria above. A 7 is a good watch. We do not grade on a curve and we do not round up to be polite.

Where the watches come from

We buy most of them. Where a watch is lent or supplied, we say so in the article itself.

Use of AI

Reviews are written by a human who has handled the watch. We may use software to help with research, transcription or proofreading, but opinions, testing and scores are ours. [Adjust to match what you actually do.]