G-Shock that offers analog time display, packs most functions you could possibly need, comes in steel on a bracelet and has a truly affordable price to boot? It’s here, it’s called the Casio G-Shock G-Steel GSTS110D-1A.
The G-Shock has always been a bit of a conundrum to me. On one hand, you’ve got a watch that defines durability and reliability. In fact, it’s the go-to watch for many members of the armed forces. On the other hand, you’ve got the stigma of a watch that often displayed the refinement of a Tonka truck – to a great extent, due to the fact that so many G-Shocks are plastic (which is actually better at being shock resistant than steel). However, the G-Shock MT-G (hands-on here) and MR-G (reviewed here) are relatively “adult-looking” watches which, while you’re not going to wear them with a suit, won’t make you come off quite so sartorially challenged. 
In terms of looks, Casio has really tapped into what arguably many modern consumers are looking for in a watch. Using no loud, almost-cartoonish colors seen on some G-Shocks, and having a simple stainless steel bracelet and case renders a really discreet-looking watch, by G-Shock standards. The Casio G-Shock G-Steel GSTS110D-1A bezel has “G-SHOCK” up top and “SHOCK RESISTANT” down at the bottom with smaller font “ADJUST,” “MODE,” “LIGHT,” and “SEARCH” on the sides with the corresponding button to activate the respective feature.
In simple black, the text is not too distracting but legible enough to be read easily on the Casio G-Shock G-Steel GSTS110D-1A. You’ll also notice the thin black urethane inner bezel for extra protection. Now, the addition of the black urethane around the face and as an inner bezel may not be for everyone as far as its looks are concerned , but it’s critical in retaining the shock absorbing abilities of the watch as steel isn’t quite so great at being shock absorbent.
The fact that this Casio G-Shock G-Steel GSTS110D-1A is almost a third the price of the MR-G helps take away the sting of losing those analog hands.
