Negative display is very “in” at the moment. From the “dark” website and app backdrops we are all seeing, to their use in watches. If you like something a little different, or easier to read in bright light, this is the watch style for you.

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G Shocks in particular, because they are often digital, have a few options with negative displays. And in this post I am going to show you the best negative display G Shock watches I have found.

Product overview

Casio Men's GD100-1BCR G-Shock X-Large Black Multi-Functional Digital Sport W...
For Big Wrists

Casio G Shock GD100-1BCR X-Large

  • Negative digital display
  • Auto LED Backlight (Super Illuminator), Multi-time (four different cities), 5 Alarms (one-time or daily) and 12/24 Hour Formats, Full Auto Calendar
Casio Men's DW5600MS-1CR G-Force Military Concept Black Digital Watch
Retro Casio

Casio DW5600MS-1CR G-Force Military Concept Black

  • Negative digital display
  • Backlight Afterglow, Alarms with flash and buzzer, hourly alerts, stopwatch (elapsed time, split time)Quartz movement
Casio G-Shock Men's Black Out Basic Series All Black Resin Watch DW6900BB-1

Casio G-Shock Black Out Basic Series DW6900BB-1

  • Solar powered digital watch
  • Mineral crystal window
Casio DW5700BBM-1 G-Shock Men's Watch Black 42mm Resin
Value For Money

Casio G-Shock DW5700BBM

  • Negative Display
  • Multi-function Alarm, Stopwatch, Countdown Timer, 12/24 Hr, EL Backlight w/ Afterglow
Casio Men's XL Series G-Shock Quartz 200M WR Shock Resistant Resin Color: Matte Olive Green (Model GA-700UC-3ACR)

Casio G Shock XL Series GA-700UC-3ACR

  • Negative Display
  • Super Illuminator LED Light with Afterglow ( duration 1.5 or 3 seconds), World Time, 31 times zones, daylight saving on/off, 4 Daily Alarms, Hourly Time Signal.

Negative Display G Shocks

Casio Men's GD100-1BCR G-Shock X-Large Black Multi-Functional Digital Sport W...
For Big Wrists

Casio G Shock GD100-1BCR X-Large

This G Shock is for those who like it extra large! At 55mm, the case is for those with big wrists, that’s for sure.

It comes with all the features you know and love in a G Shock: 5 Alarms, 12/24 Hour Formats, Full Auto Calendar, Super Illuminator backlight.

And of course, it comes with an easy to read negative display.

Specifications

  • Negative digital display
  • Auto LED Backlight (Super Illuminator), Multi-time (four different cities), 5 Alarms (one-time or daily) and 12/24 Hour Formats, Full Auto Calendar
  • Quartz movement
  • Mineral crystal
  • Plastic case with silicone band
  • Water resistant to 200m (660ft)
  • Case size: 55 x 17 mm
Casio Men's DW5600MS-1CR G-Force Military Concept Black Digital Watch
Retro Casio

Casio DW5600MS-1CR G-Force Military Concept Black

Getting back to the more old school (retro) Casio G Shocks, this watch comes in a variety of colors, but you likely won’t find that many on the US marketplaces. These are Japanese only watches.

It’s is one of the simplest, back to basic G Shocks with a negative display. Although, it comes with all the basic digital watch functions like 5 alarms, backlight, stopwatch, countdown.

The water resistance is 200m like all G Shocks, so you know you can wear this almost anywhere!

Specifications

  • Negative digital display
  • Backlight Afterglow, Alarms with flash and buzzer, hourly alerts, stopwatch (elapsed time, split time)Quartz movement
  • Mineral crystal
  • Resin case and band
  • Water resistant to 200m (660ft)
  • Case size: 42 mm
Casio G-Shock Men's Black Out Basic Series All Black Resin Watch DW6900BB-1

Casio G-Shock Black Out Basic Series DW6900BB-1

This G Shock also has a negative display, which is definitely the way to go if you want a blackout military-style watch. Everything is black on this baby!

Yes, it’s 200m water resistant, shock resistant, like all G Shocks. And it has the standard features too: Full auto-calendar (until the year 2099), EL Backlight with Afterglow, Stopwatch.

 

Specifications

  • Solar powered digital watch
  • Mineral crystal window
  • Altimeter, barometer, thermometer
  • Sunrise/Sunset data, Worldtime, Atomic clock
  • Resin case and band
  • Water resistant to 200m (600ft)
  • Case size: 56 x 15mm
Casio DW5700BBM-1 G-Shock Men's Watch Black 42mm Resin
Value For Money

Casio G-Shock DW5700BBM

Another very simple Casio G Shock with negative display is the DW5700BBM. It has a rounder more modern look than the retro one above, but is otherwise very similar.

Specifications

  • Negative Display
  • Multi-function Alarm, Stopwatch, Countdown Timer, 12/24 Hr, EL Backlight w/ Afterglow
  • Quartz Digital
  • Mineral Dial
  • Water Resistance: 200m
  • Case Size: 49mm
Casio Men's XL Series G-Shock Quartz 200M WR Shock Resistant Resin Color: Matte Olive Green (Model GA-700UC-3ACR)

Casio G Shock XL Series GA-700UC-3ACR

Another watch that is extra large at 53mm, but not as large as the first G Shock above (which was 55mm). This one is military green is one of four colors this particular model comes in.

This is a very modern G Shock, which you will have certainly seen before. It’s a dual display with both analog and digital, with the day also on the digital part.

If you are worried about keeping your watch free of scratches or have a tendency to use it in tough situations, then this is a better watch than the simpler models for sure!

 

Specifications

  • Negative Display
  • Super Illuminator LED Light with Afterglow ( duration 1.5 or 3 seconds), World Time, 31 times zones, daylight saving on/off, 4 Daily Alarms, Hourly Time Signal.
  • Quartz Digital Movement
  • Mineral Crystal
  • Water Resistant: 200m
  • Case Size: 53 x 16.7mm