G-Shock Durability

I love the look and durability of G-Shocks.  Above is an image of a GA110AC-4A watch.  Its vibrant colors seem to popping out of the computer screen.  I am not writing this design analysis to praise its stunning appearance, I am writing to praise its outstanding durability. 

G-Shocks, made by Casio, are known by their extreme durability.  This is because of the hollow case construction and its strong molded resin.

The hollow case structure allows the watch to be shock resisting.  This is practically where the term “G-Shock” comes from.  The casing is stationed in a gyroscope-like position over the functioning section of the watch.  I find this very interesting because most watches have the casing directly in contact with the functional section. 

The all-direction covering of the buttons on the watch make it so that the buttons are less likely to break.  The only pressure that will be applied to these buttons are intentionally force by the user. Most watches have external buttons that change the time and functions of the watch; this is not a useful design.