It's been 41 years since Casio debuted the primary G-Shock digital watch, and its newest timepiece is the model's most devoted recreation but. The brand new G-Shock DW-5000R is visually virtually an identical to the unique DW-5000C launched in 1983 – proper all the way down to the size and dimpled placement on the watch strap.
The rugged attraction of the unique DW-5000C carries loads of nostalgic allure, nevertheless it was a brand new idea when it was first launched. Its creator, Casio engineer Kikuo Ibe, was impressed to create a damage-resistant watch after his mechanical watch shattered on the bottom when it fell from his wrist. The ensuing G-Shock design was designed to have a “triple 10” resistance – which means a ten yr battery life, 10 bar water resistance and capable of survive a 10 meter drop. G-Shock has change into one of the iconic watch manufacturers on the planet, with a robust affiliation with streetwear tradition.
In a press launch, Casio says the DW-5000R is a “larger degree of replica” than a few of its earlier reissues offered in restricted portions – suggesting it could possibly be a everlasting fixture within the G-Shock vary. There are just a few minor variations although: the case measurement has grown barely to 42.3mm from 41.6mm, the buttons are shorter than the unique, and the “water-proof” determine reads “20 BAR” as an alternative of “200M”, of instance. .
Some specs have acquired a contemporary replace, corresponding to a brand new LED backlight and the usage of “biomass plastic” on the bezel and band to scale back environmental influence. In any other case, the case continues to be fabricated from chrome steel and has all the identical options you'd count on, together with a stopwatch, multi-function alarm and calendar show.
A extra detailed head-to-head comparability between the recreation and the unique may be discovered on Casio's Japanese web site.
The G-Shock DW-5000R will likely be out there in Japan on December 13 for ¥33,000 (about $217). We've requested Casio about international availability and US pricing and can replace if we hear again.