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G-SHOCK G5600BG-1 is made from recycled resin sourced from waste in the production of Casio watches

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Casio G-SHOCK watches have set a new precedent in durability, functionality, and material design. It is a preferred choice among people who indulge in extreme activities or work in rugged environments, owing to its ability to withstand extreme conditions and live through all the beating. The G-SHOCK wristwatches are unbelievably tough and the brand’s continuous efforts to keep the standard and reliability unchanged have only worked in its favor.

Now in time for Earth Day on April 22 and to make environmentally conscious individuals a fan of its incredible robustness, Casio has released G-SHOCK G5600BG-1 made from recycled resin. The limited-edition watch, made essentially to mark April 12, the birthday of G-Shock, comes with a bezel and band made using recycled resin waste.

Designer: G-SHOCK

Resin has been the go-to material for G-SHOCK watch straps for years now. It has been majorly used because of its properties to withstand shock, and for being lightweight, water resistant, yet looks modern and stylish. Being overly used, resin is generally left over in the production lines, which now by recycling it for watch material, Casio is giving a new lease of life to the otherwise waste material.

The recycled strap material, available in a combination of black, red and yellow colors is made by kneading red and yellow waste resin from classic G-SHOCK in a matte black base to create a unique colorful pattern. This new repurposed resin is used for the construction of the bezel and strap of the G-SHOCK G5600BG-1. The new watch is available in a multicolored pattern and color tone, which Casio informs, may change in every individual watch due to the characteristics of mixed material color of resin.

Furthering the eco-conscious behavior, beyond reducing the environmental impact of resin waste – which would otherwise be discarded – the G5600BG-1 comes with Casio’s Tough Solar technology to keep it charged with the use of sunlight. The watch is G-SHOCK quality robustness is shock-resistant and 200-meter water resistant.

Featuring a case measuring 46.7 × 43.2 × 12.7 mm, the G5600BG-1 weighs only 47g. It comes with 5 world time and 31 time zones, LED backlight, auto calendar (to the year 2099), alarms, stopwatch and other G-SHOCK basics. Casio adds more environmental-friendliness to the $150 G-SHOCK G5600BG-1 with its packaging, which is again made from recycled materials.

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G-Shock and Land Cruiser tie-up for Dakar Rally-inspired Mudman rugged watch

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Collaborations in the top tech echelons are routine. Some are hard stretched but few are like a match made in heaven. A meaningful partnership in the latter type is the Toyota Land Cruiser’s tie-up with G-Shock. I am sure this collab, which marries high-end watchmaking with automotive genius, would need no introduction. But if you mean why, the companies thrive on their ability to go anywhere and take what you throw at them, so why not?

The partnership marks the 30-year history of Team Land Cruiser Toyota Auto Body competing at the Dakar Rally. The watch for the occasion is designed to embody the spirit of resilience and adventure, which are the main stakes of the iconic motor sporting event renowned for its challenging and exhausting terrain.

Designer: G-Shock x Land Cruiser

Dubbed the GW9500TLC-1 Mudman ‘Land Cruiser’ limited edition, it is based on one of the most rugged G-Shock watches, the Mudman GW9500. Aptly chosen to represent the most extreme motorsports event, the G-Shock Mudman in the collaboration is inspired by the TLC racing team and the Dakar Rally itself.

That said, the new watch is as close as it can be to the Mudman GW9500 in features and style, except for a few tweaks that make this G-Shock a Toyota companion for the desert. The primary distinction is the use of stainless steel for the bezel and the custom color theme of black and red ion plating that make the timepiece and keeps it in theme with the rally car, Land Cruiser 300 GR Sport’s color scheme. For its distinction, the collaborative G-Shock x Land Cruiser Mudman, reference GW9500TLC-1, is priced about $60 higher than the base Mudman model at $440.

Besides all that, this G-Shock x Team Land Cruiser Toyota Auto Body Mudman has all the same features as the GW9500. It has a Carbon Core Guard interior that’s resistant to dust and keeps the watch tough yet lightweight. The watch is solar powered, has a dynamic dual-layer LCD, features 6 radio-controlled timekeeping, and 200-meter water resistance. The digital compass, altimeter, barometer, and thermometer make the watch an ideal partner for the 10,000km Dakar Rally.

G-Shock has ensured perfect branding to render the watch appropriate for The TLC racing team. The caseback wears the TLC logo. The G-Shock x Team Land Cruiser Mudman’s rugged case comes paired with a black rubber strap which has a brown sand-splashed pattern for camouflage in the desert.

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2023 NASA-themed G-Shock watch rounds up in celebration of the pursuit of the moon

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G-Shock watches lead the industry in robustness and durability. This makes them worthy of adventurers on earth and in space. Furthering that image, Casio enters fourth edition of the NASA commemorative G-Shock in time for its 40 birthday and the anniversary celebration of the launch of the first Apollo lunar landing.

After three previous outings, where the NASA-themed G-Shock timepieces have accorded their legendary robustness for space aficionados in square-shaped dials; the 2023 iteration dubbed G-Shock DW6900NASA237 breaths fresh air with a round profile, astronauts will fall for.

Designer: Casio

The new G-Shock x NASA watch is based on the iconic G-Shock DW6900 silhouette. It arrives in an impressive matte white resin case and bezel, accompanied by a similar hued band. The watch is embellished with collaborative insignias which extend from the band to the caseback.

The NASA logo appears in vibrant red color on the lower band, while the “National Aeronautics and Space Administration” finds space on the upper band. The band loop stands out with America’s national flag. Flip the watch over and you are greeted by the imagery of Earth, as seen from space, engraved on the caseback.

This earth imagery also appears on the watch face when the backlight is turned on. In addition to the space/NASA-specifics, the timepiece features customary G-Shock specs, such as a stopwatch, countdown function, water resistance, and multiple alarms.

Even though the G-Shock DW6900NASA237 is a must-grab, it’s not for everyone. Interestingly, the watch will sell for $130 in a sale contest. Running on the G-Shock US website, the contest is live until July 16.

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The latest G-Shock watch brings a Japanese toy capsule inspired twist to your wrist

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I haven’t worn an actual watch for the past 5 years or so, ever since the advent of the smartwatch. But lately, I’ve been thinking about going “old school” once again since I like the designs of these watches better than the usual designs I see even on the most fashionable of smartwatches. Back in my school days, I’ve always wanted to have those bulky but cute G-Shock watches, although I had to settle for a Baby G. But now that I’m considering going back to the more colorful basics, this new one from Casio is such an appealing option.

Designer: Casio G-Shock

The G-Shock line has been expanding the past years and the latest one that they’re adding is the G-B001 line with its double bezel Capsule Tough features. It has removable bezels made of stainless steel and urethane and on top of that, you get a resin case and the whole structure of the body is reinforced with Carbon Core Guard. The capsule design is inspired by those toy capsules that you get in vending machines in Japan which you never know what is inside them until you actually open them.

The G-B001 comes in three colorways, each with different characteristics that should appeal to users with various color preferences. The G-B001MVE has yellow and gray colors with red accents but you can get ombre blue bands and two-tone orange and green bezels to mix and match depending on your mood. It has a rainbow-like ion plating or IP so you get a chrome and mirror finish. The G-B001MVA comes in black and pink with a silver IP metal bezel and a strap design with pink slashes.

Lastly, if you prefer the more staid color combinations, the G-B001MVB has a gray and translucent urethane layer with gray straps and a gold IP metal bezel. Having the detachable bezels for all these models of the G-B001 lets you play around with the watch’s look and your OOTD, even as you still get protection from unexpected bumps and scratches, which for a clumsy person like me is fairly often. For now this seems to be available in Japan but hopefully we’ll get it elsewhere later this year.

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Supreme and The North Face collaborate to reimagine the popular G-Shock DW-6900 in vivid colors

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G-Shock has some memorable collections but there are a few that compete with the unforgettable DW-6900 series, which with its debut in 1995 instilled a dramatic shift from the square shape of the original DW-5000 series. The rounded form factor of the 6900 has been a fan favorite ever since. It is little surprise then that streetwear brand Supreme and The North Face have collaborated with G-Shock to reimagine the popular DW-6900 in a slew of vivid colors.

It’s not the first collaborative outing for Supreme and The North Face; the three-way collaborative relationship is however a novel one for Casio G-SHOCK and its fans. The new G-Shock DW-6900s will be available as part of the Supreme and The North Face Fall 2022 collection starting November 25.

Designer: Supreme, The North Face and G-Shock

Dubbed Supreme x The North Face x G-Shock DW-6900 models are available in white, yellow, and black color options. Each of these variants is attached to a nylon and Velcro band. The band is embroidered with Supreme and The North Face logos. The North Face branding also appears on the face of the watches while the Supreme box logo makes an appearance on the EL backlight when activated.

The collaborative timepiece magnifies creativity with the bezel, dial, and watch casing available in a wide array of colors. It comes with an interesting choice of band material that diversifies the DW-6900 design language to engross streetwear and outdoor enthusiasts in the same breath. Retaining the prowess and dynamism of the G-Shock brand, the collaborative DW-6900 watches will be available in Supreme stores. These will be available in the US starting November 25 while they will begin retailing in Japan from November 26.

 

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A pair of G-Shock watches arrive in blazing solar flare-theme to celebrate 40th anniversary of the brand

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Haute Horlogerie is a synonym with Casio today. But when the watchmaker started out in the 1970s, it was known for its delicate line of timepieces, long until 1983 when it launched the shock-resistant G-Shock line-up. Now that the watch series, an epitome of toughness, celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2023; the build-up to the celebrations has already begun with the introduction of two scintillating Flare Red G-Shock watches.

The two special edition Flare Red G-Shock watches – MTGB3000FR and GWG2040FR – are the complimentary combination of rose gold and black IP coating on all metal parts to achieve a delightful solar flare-inspired pattern. The blazing solar flare theme is the main facet of the MTGB3000FR and GWG2040FR, which is figuratively an outcome of the toughness and dynamic energy radiated by these G-Shock watches.

Designer: Casio G-Shock

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Both the MTGB3000FR and GWG2040FR are available in multicolored bezel layered with carbon and colored fiberglass for the blazing red color. The latter is a new technique to laminate carbon with colored glass fiber mixed with phosphorescent material for a glow-in-the-dark effect. The pattern of putting the bezel through so much hard work means each timepiece is unique and no two such G-Shock watches look alike.

Interestingly, the MTGB3000FR is more than a shatterproof timepiece, the watch is equipped with Bluetooth connectivity. It syncs with the Casio Watches app to adjust the time automatically or kick off the phone finder, in addition to doing a range of other signature G-Shock tricks. GWG2040FR is not a connected option but it comes with dust and mud resistance and has a thermometer.

The enticing red front of the watches is complemented by the case back engraved with the Eric Haze-designed logo commemorating G-Shock’s 40th anniversary. Both the MTGB3000FR and GWG2040FR timepieces are 200m water resistant and feature Tough Solar Power. The cool watches are available for $1,300 and $1,100 respectively.

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This LEGO G-Shock Mudmaster looks just about as realistic as the original

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It’s proportionally accurate, has a stunningly realistic dial, and can even be worn on your wrist. The LEGO G-Shock Mudmaster comes with a display stand and even has a set of interchangeable straps, all made out of LEGO bricks. In fact, the only thing this timepiece can’t do is tell the time… but then again, is it even supposed to?!

Modeled after a timepiece from one of the most iconic rugged wristwatch brands, this G-Shock Mudmaster will most likely fool you into thinking it’s the real deal. You see, the LEGO brick’s inherent chunky, blocky design lends exceptionally well to the G-Shock’s rugged brand language. The design comes from the mind of LEGO Builder Pedro Jimenez, who submitted this concept to the LEGO Ideas forum where it’s currently racking up votes in a bid to turn the one-off build into a readily available LEGO box set.

Designer: Pedro Jimenez

The LEGO G-Shock Mudmaster is unshakeable proof that with just the right LEGO bricks, you can build just about anything, from a functioning orrery to even a lawnmower. Although Pedro hasn’t specified how many bricks it takes to build the Mudmaster, it looks fairly complicated compared to average LEGO builds and even comes with a glass cover, a realistic dial with hands, a digital screen sitting at the 6 o’clock position, and all the text and branding needed to convince even the toughest of critics.

Along with the watch, Pedro even built out a plastic stand that lets you put your timepiece on full display. From afar, it’s practically indistinguishable from the real deal!

At just over 1000 votes, Pedro is slowly inching towards the 10K vote margin required for LEGO to consider the fan-made build for retail. To be honest, this is one of the more impressive LEGO MOCs (My Own Creation) I’ve ever seen. It isn’t often that you come across something so stunningly realistic. I mean, the watch even comes with its own set of replaceable straps! (and for all intents and purposes, this one is probably insanely waterproof too…)

Click here to vote for the G-Shock Mudmaster in the LEGO Ideas forum.

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This Star Wars G-Shock concept watch has come just in time for May 4th!

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Brace yourselves, coming May 4th jokes are. Alright, I promise I’ll keep it minimal because it is ‘time’ to talk about this conceptual Star Wars edition G-Shock. Brazilian designer Vinicius Gasparete has given all us fans the collectible watch of our dreams, or maybe this is what lightsabers look like in 2020? Let’s be real, no one can keep a track of time in quarantine so a watch is truly mightier than a saber right now.

Gasparete designed this incredible G-Shock as a part of a challenge in the course he was taking at the Vida de Motion School. The concept is well-aligned with the global brand known for its sporty, masculine aesthetic built on its ethos of ‘absolute toughness’. But it pays equal homage to the details and elements of the Star Wars universe. This G-Shock balances both sides with a mastery that makes you believe that it is powered by the force (and maybe it is?).

The red and black combination is both subtle and bold. It is a must-have for every Jedi so they can know what time the Force is about to awaken. G-Shock, you’ve been looking in Alderaan (read: all the wrong) places for inspiration – this is the next watch you should create!

Designer: Vinicius Gasparete