The Casio G-Shock GA-700 is a full-analogue-digital men's watch built around G-Shock's core brief: a resin case and band engineered to survive drops, vibration, and water immersion to 200 metres. The GA-700 sits in the mid-tier of the G-Shock line-up, priced in the £125–150 range, and is aimed at wearers who want analogue readability alongside a digital display without stepping up to a more complex or larger module.
What the GA-700 does differently within G-Shock
Most entry G-Shock references use a purely digital display. The GA-700 adds large analogue hands over a bold dial, a combination Casio calls 'Analogue-Digital'. That layout makes time reading faster at a glance while keeping the digital subdial for stopwatch, countdown timer, world time, and alarms. The case is notably large — typically around 53 mm lug-to-lug — so this is a watch that reads as a statement on the wrist rather than a discreet everyday piece. The resin construction keeps weight low despite that footprint, which is why the GA-700 works as a daily wearer rather than purely a sport or outdoor tool.
Colourways and how to choose between them
Casio produces the GA-700 in a range of colourways — from the classic black-on-black to high-visibility colour combinations and special editions with contrasting dial and bezel tones. If you want the watch to function primarily as a sport or utility piece, a single-colour or blacked-out version keeps it versatile. If you are drawn to the GA-700 for its streetwear crossover appeal, the bolder colour variants are designed for exactly that purpose and change the character of the watch considerably. The core movement, feature set, and 200 m water resistance are identical across colourways, so the choice is purely aesthetic. For other G-Shock analogue-digital references at a similar level, the Casio G-Shock GA-B0 and Casio G-Shock GA-B2 add Bluetooth connectivity if app-linked timekeeping matters to you.
GA-700 in context: other G-Shock lines to consider
If the GA-700's large case is more than you need, the Casio G-Shock DW-5600 offers a slimmer, square digital-only case that sits closer to the original 1983 G-Shock brief. For a smaller-cased option aimed at a wider audience, the Casio G-Shock GMA-S140 and Casio G-Shock GMA-S120 run on a reduced-size case. The full range of watches across all brands is available if you want to compare G-Shock against other sport and everyday references.
Is the GA-700 a good everyday watch?
For most wearers, yes — with one caveat. The 200 m water resistance means it handles swimming, surfing, and accidental immersion without issue. The resin case and band require no special care and resist scratching better than polished metal. The caveat is size: the GA-700's case diameter suits wrists of around 7 inches or larger. On smaller wrists it will overhang noticeably, which is worth checking before buying.
