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Casio G-SHOCK G-STEEL GST-B500
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Casio G-SHOCK G-STEEL GST-B500

45 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
48.9mm
Movement
Solar quartz
Category
Sport
MSRP
$314
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Casio G-SHOCK G-STEEL GST-B500 is the Casio GST-B400 ($350) — same family (G-Shock) and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Casio GBA-900 at $155 (vs $314 for the G-SHOCK G-STEEL GST-B500) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Jorg Gray Watches JG9600 is the standout microbrand take — looks nearly identical and Same size. Stepping up, the Casio MTG-B3000 ($950) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

45 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief, usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Jorg Gray Watches JG9600
Jorg Gray Watchesmicro

JG9600

3 variants
48mm·Quartz·200m WR
$695MSRP
vsCompare with the Casio G-SHOCK G-STEEL GST-B500
Jorg Gray Watches JG8300
Jorg Gray Watchesmicro

JG8300

5 variants
47mm·Quartz·100m WR
$595MSRP
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Jorg Gray Watches JG8700
Jorg Gray Watchesmicro

JG8700

 
47mm·Quartz·100m WR
$395MSRP
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Ratio FreeDiver Black Dial Quartz 1050MD93-02V-BLK 1000M
Ratiomicro

FreeDiver Black Dial Quartz 1050MD93-02V-BLK 1000M

 
49mm·Quartz·1000m WR
$150MSRP
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Ratio FreeDiver Blue Dial Quartz 1050MD93-12V-BLU 1000M Mens Watch
Ratiomicro

FreeDiver Blue Dial Quartz 1050MD93-12V-BLU 1000M Mens Watch

 
49mm·Quartz·1000m WR
$150MSRP
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LIV Watches GX1
LIV Watchesmicro

GX1

28 variants
45mm·Quartz·200m WR
$600MSRP
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Ratio FreeDiver 1038EF102V-BLK-V02 1000M Men's Watch
Ratiomicro

FreeDiver 1038EF102V-BLK-V02 1000M Men's Watch

 
49mm·Quartz·1000m WR
$160MSRP
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LIV Watches GX1 Cactus Gray Chrono On Metal (Special Color)
LIV Watchesmicro

GX1 Cactus Gray Chrono On Metal (Special Color)

 
45mm·Quartz·200m WR
$750MSRP
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Luminox Pacific Diver Chronograph 44mm
Luminoxmicro

Pacific Diver Chronograph 44mm

2 variants
44mm·Quartz·200m WR
$995MSRP
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Luminox RECON Nav Spec 46mm
Luminoxmicro

RECON Nav Spec 46mm

 
46mm·Quartz·200m WR
$875MSRP
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Swiss Hypertec Hyperbar Sapphire
Swiss Hypertecmicro

Hyperbar Sapphire

 
47mm·Quartz·2000m WR
—MSRP
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Festina Multifunction F20445
Festina

Multifunction F20445

Ref. F20445/2
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$119MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price: same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Casio GST-B400
Casio
G-Shock

GST-B400

 
49.6mm·Quartz·200m WR
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Casio G-SHOCK G-STEEL GST-B500
Casio GM-110
Casio
G-Shock

GM-110

2 variants · G-Shock
48.8mm·Quartz·200m WR
$220MSRP
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Casio GA-B010
Casio
G-Shock

GA-B010

2 variants · G-Shock
49.3mm·Quartz·200m WR
$180MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Diver
Citizen

Promaster Diver

Ref. BN5058
47mm·Solar·200m WR
—MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Diver Ecozilla
Citizen

Promaster Diver Ecozilla

Ref. BJ8050
48mm·Solar·300m WR
$469MSRP
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Timex Expedition Tide-Temp-Compass 45mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Expedition Tide-Temp-Compass 45mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$289MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T
Citizen

Promaster Skyhawk A-T

3 variants · Promaster
45mm·Quartz·200m WR
$596MSRP
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Tissot Supersport Chrono
Tissot

Supersport Chrono

2 variants
45.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
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Tissot T-Touch Expert Titanium
Tissot

T-Touch Expert Titanium

Ref. T013.420.47.202.00
43.6mm·Quartz·100m WR
—MSRP
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Tissot Supersport NBA Special Edition
Tissot

Supersport NBA Special Edition

 
45.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$550MSRP
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Timex IRONMAN Adrenaline 46.5mm Resin Strap Watch
Timex

IRONMAN Adrenaline 46.5mm Resin Strap Watch

2 variants
46.5mm·Quartz·200m WR
$229MSRP
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Timex Deepwater Reef 200 41mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Deepwater Reef 200 41mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
41mm·Quartz·200m WR
$269MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 9

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Casio GBA-900
Casio
G-Shock

GBA-900

 
48.9mm·Quartz·200m WR
$155MSRP
vsCompare with the Casio G-SHOCK G-STEEL GST-B500
Casio GA-2200
Casio
G-Shock

GA-2200

13 variants · G-Shock
47.1mm·Quartz·200m WR
$130MSRP
vsCompare with the Casio G-SHOCK G-STEEL GST-B500
Casio GBA-800UC
Casio
G-Shock

GBA-800UC

2 variants · G-Shock
48.6mm·Quartz·200m WR
$145MSRP
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Timex Expedition Rugged Core Analog 43mm Resin Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Rugged Core Analog 43mm Resin Strap Watch

 
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$87MSRP
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Timex Expedition Acadia Rugged 42mm Mixed Material Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Acadia Rugged 42mm Mixed Material Fabric Strap Watch

2 variants
42mm·Quartz·200m WR
$99MSRP
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Timex Expedition Field Chronograph 43mm Leather Watch
Timex

Expedition Field Chronograph 43mm Leather Watch

 
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$129MSRP
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Swatch Easytippay
Swatch

Easytippay

Ref. SO27M104-5300
47mm·Quartz
$130MSRP
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Swatch Big Bold Jelly
Swatch
Blackinjelly

Big Bold Jelly

Ref. SO27E101
47mm·Quartz
$125MSRP
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Swatch Taste
Swatch
Blue

Taste

Ref. SO27B111
47mm·Quartz
$130MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint: luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Casio MTG-B3000
Casio
G-Shock

MTG-B3000

11 variants · G-Shock
50.9mm·Solar·200m WR
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Casio G-SHOCK G-STEEL GST-B500
Casio MTG-B2000
Casio
G-Shock

MTG-B2000

6 variants · G-Shock
49.8mm·Solar·200m WR
$950MSRP
vsCompare with the Casio G-SHOCK G-STEEL GST-B500
Tissot T-Touch Connect Solar
Tissot

T-Touch Connect Solar

 
47.5mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,350MSRP
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Casio GWG-B1000
Casio
G-Shock

GWG-B1000

2 variants · G-Shock
52.1mm·Quartz·200m WR
$880MSRP
vsCompare with the Casio G-SHOCK G-STEEL GST-B500
Citizen Promaster Navihawk A-T
Citizen

Promaster Navihawk A-T

Ref. AT8220
48mm·Solar·200m WR
$850MSRP
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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T
Citizen

Promaster Skyhawk A-T

2 variants · Promaster
46mm·Quartz·200m WR
$671MSRP
vsCompare with the Casio G-SHOCK G-STEEL GST-B500
Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T
Citizen

Promaster Skyhawk A-T

Ref. JY8108
45mm·Quartz·200m WR
$746MSRP
vsCompare with the Casio G-SHOCK G-STEEL GST-B500
Bulova Icon Precisionist Men's Black Dial Stainless Steel Watch
Bulova

Icon Precisionist Men's Black Dial Stainless Steel Watch

 
46mm·Quartz·300m WR
$1,025MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial EPDM Rubber Strap Series X 98B358
Bulova
Series X

Black Dial EPDM Rubber Strap Series X 98B358

2 variants
45mm·Quartz·300m WR
$4,750MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz

3 variants · Ref. H77912135
46mm·Quartz·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
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Seiko Sumo
Seiko
Prospex Sea

Sumo

 
45mm·Solar·200m WR
$762MSRP
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Victorinox Journey 1884
Victorinox

Journey 1884

3 variants · Ref. 241975
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$750MSRP
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