CASIO G-Shock MUDMASTER comparison: GWG-1000 vs. GG-1000

The MUDMASTER is a sub-series of Casio G-Shock watches that falls under the umbrella of the Master of G Collection (other current sub-series in this collection are called Gulfmaster, and Gravitymaster, as well as the older Mudman, Frogman, Gulfman, Rangeman, and Riseman). Within MUDMASTER there are again two sub-series, the more expensive and premium GWG-1000 watches that come with a triple sensor, and the cheaper and less fancy GG-1000 watches that come with a dual sensor.

Who is MUDMASTER for?

MUDMASTER is a watch, that is meant for women and men, that are having jobs, or active lives out in the nature. If you're working in gutters, coal mines, or do extreme hiking, this will be the right watch for you. The good thing is, that Casio offers two MUDMASTERS for two different budgets. The nearly twice as expensive GWG-1000 series comes with sapphire glass, and additional features, but is it worth to pay double for that? Let's explore this further in the verdict at the end, and first check a comparison table of the two types of MUDMASTER.

GWG-1000 vs. GG-1000

This is a comparison chart of the key hardware and software features of the two MUDMASTER sub-series.

#	Feature	GWG-1000	GG-1000
01	Crystal	Sapphire	Mineral
02	Tough Solar	Yes	No
03	Multi-Band 6	Yes	No
04	Compass	Yes	Yes
05	Thermometer	Yes	Yes
06	Barometer	Yes	No
07	Altimeter	Yes	No
08	World Time	Yes	Yes
09	Stopwatch	Yes	Yes
10	Countdown timer	Yes	Yes
11	Daily alarms	5	5
12	Hourly time signal	Yes	Yes
13	Smart crown	Yes	No
14	Front button	Yes	No
15	Backlight	Dual LED	Single LED
16	Lume	Strong	Soft
17	Dial size	60mm x 56mm	56mm x 55mm
18	Thickness	18mm	17mm
19	Weight	119g	92g
20	MSRP	750 USD	320 USD

The winner is clearly the GWG-1000, with a more durable crystal (sapphire vs. mineral), additional sensors (barometer, altimeter), additional Casio technologies like Tough Solar and Multiband 6, as well as design enhancements such as a smart crown and a better LED illumination. The GG-1000 however is smaller, lighter and cheaper, and still retains a lot of the MUDMASTER spirit, such as a similar rugged design, and most of the features. At a half price, it might be a great value for some people. Let's list out all the models in both series before I share my own opinion, and final verdict.

List of MUDMASTER models

This is a list of all the current MUDMASTER models (including special editions).

GWG-1000 models:

1. GWG-1000-1A (black band, light yellow lettering, black front button), $585.00
2. GWG-1000-1A3 (army green band, white/gray lettering, silver button), $580.00
3. GWG-1000-1A9 (black with yellow band)
4. GWG-1000GB-1A (gold ring dial, buttons, buckle, and band keeper), $800.00
5. GWG-1000RD-4A (red bands and a blue dial ring), $570.00
6. GWG-1000DC-1A5 (desert camouflage pattern band), $706.00
7. GWG-1000MH-1A "MAHARISHI" (orange dial, hand, index), $850.00

GG-1000 models:

1. GG-1000-1A (black band), $220.00
2. GG-1000-1A3 (army green band), $215.00
3. GG-1000-1A5 (desert tan khaki band), $223.00
4. GG-1000GB-1A (gold ring dial, buttons, buckle, and band keeper), $205.00
5. GG-1000RG-1A (rose gold ring), $320.00
6. GG-1035A-1A (35th Anniversary Big Bang Black collection), $370.00

Images of MUDMASTER models

The basic black version for every occasion.

The military look for outdoor buffs.

The "bling blong" gold accented for posers.

My verdict of MUDMASTER

My favorite watch among all MUDMASTERS is the GWG-1000-1A, but the price point is a little bit painful. It's on my wish list, but I will wait and see, if I can get a good deal at around 450-500 USD. I'm personally always opting for the best, and the most durable option. Sapphire glass, and Tough Solar are two of my favorite features of this watch, and that edges out any GG-1000 for me. But the latter is definitely a great value, especially if you can get one at around 200 USD. It's all about what's your budget, and what's most important to you.

Check also my list of all square G-Shock watches.