Casio Launches A Trio Of G-Shock fortieth Anniversary Recrystallized Watches 

Precisely 40 years in the past this April 2023, the very first Casio G-Shock made its inaugural look, and as a part of the continuing celebrations to commemorate this milestone yr, Casio has launched a trio of latest G-Shock fortieth Anniversary Recrystallized watches. Primarily based on the enduring “sq.” case design that outlined the very first G-Shock from 1983 (the ref. DW5000C), the newest trio of fortieth Anniversary fashions consists of two full-metal variations alongside a 3rd mannequin with a bio-based resin bezel and strap that intently adheres to the design of the inaugural G-Shock. Moreover, all three of the brand new watches function elements crafted from deep-layer hardened chrome steel that has undergone a recrystallization course of to provide it a singular and natural look.

So, what precisely is recrystallized chrome steel? After being machined into their respective elements, the chrome steel case and bracelet elements endure a recrystallization course of (Casio doesn’t elaborate on what this course of really entails), and this remedy offers the chrome steel a singular uneven textured look that barely differs from one watch to the subsequent. Moreover, the recrystallized chrome steel elements additionally obtain the model’s deep-layer hardening remedy, which infuses carbon into the floor of the metal to create a tough outer layer. Fairly than merely being a coating that sits on prime of the floor of the steel, Casio’s deep-layer hardening know-how really hardens the chrome steel itself, that means that the hardened layer can’t be scratched off or eliminated. The tip outcome are elements which can be extra scratch resistant than conventional chrome steel, and which have a densely-packed crystalline sample all through their surfaces.

The 2 full-metal G-Shock fortieth Anniversary Recrystallized watches comply with the identical format as earlier GMWB5000 fashions, they usually function chrome steel instances that measure 43.2mm in diameter by 13mm thick, with an general lug-to-lug profile of 49.3mm. Accessible in both customary chrome steel (ref. GMWB5000PS-1) or with a yellow gold end (ref. GMWB5000PG-9), the bezel and bracelet of the GMWB5000PS-1 are additional handled with titanium carbide, which supplies them with their flat mild grey colour, whereas the identical elements on the ref. GMWB5000PG-9 are gold ion plated to provide the bezel and bracelet their heat metallic yellow hue.

Other than the novel therapies to their elements, the precise case construction of the brand new full-metal fashions follows an equivalent format to earlier iterations, and along with having a chrome steel bezel and bracelet, the inner center case on the brand new G-Shock fortieth Anniversary Recrystallized fashions can be crafted from black IP-coated chrome steel and fitted with a stable screw-in fashion caseback, which can be created from recrystallized chrome steel and given a darkish grey DLC end.

Powered by Module No. 3539, the brand new duo of full-metal G-Shock fortieth Anniversary Recrystallized watches provide the standard suite of digital performance together with a stopwatch, alarm, countdown timer, world time function, and digital LED backlight. Nonetheless, since Module 3539 is among the extra premium Casio actions, it’s also solar-powered and presents radio-controlled timekeeping (Multiband 6) and the power to synchronize together with your smartphone by way of Bluetooth. Whereas the gold ref. GMWB5000PG-9 is fitted with a regular grey LCD display, the chrome steel ref. GMWB5000PS-1 receives an inverted black LCD show to create higher distinction between the face of the watch and its exterior case. Whatever the steel end and LCD display colour, each of the full-metal fashions function a shiny white LED backlight, which illuminates your entire show when activated.

The third watch that makes up the brand new trio of G-Shock fortieth Anniversary Recrystallized collection is the ref. DW5040PG-1, which is nicknamed the PROJECT TEAM “Robust” mannequin. In contrast to the 2 full-metal watches, the ref. DW5040PG-1 includes a black bio-based resin bezel and strap to emulate the looks of the very first G-Shock watch from 1983. With that in thoughts, even if the ref. DW5040PG-1 includes a resin bezel and strap like one of many model’s customary fashions, this fortieth Anniversary version nonetheless options a chrome steel inside case with a threaded screw-in caseback.

The chrome steel heart case has been given a gold IP end, and it’s fitted with the very same recrystallized chrome steel caseback with a darkish grey DLC end that may be discovered on the full-metal fashions from the gathering. As a remaining nod to the unique G-Shock watch from 1983, the brand new ref. DW5040PG-1 options the phrases PROJECT TEAM “Robust” printed in aqua blue letters on the decrease left nook of the dial, and this element was initially solely discovered on the eight watches that got to the unique group members who developed the primary G-Shock watch.

Equally, whereas the black bio-based resin strap fitted to the ref. DW5040PG-1 largely presents the identical general look as what could be discovered on the model’s entry-level sq. G-Shock fashions, the strap fitted to the G-Shock fortieth Anniversary Recrystallized ref. DW5040PG-1 includes a buckle and strap keeper crafted from recrystallized chrome steel with a gold IP end. Moreover, in contrast to the duo of full-metal Recrystallized fashions which can be meant to be extremely elevated variations of the unique G-Shock watch, the PROJECT TEAM “Robust” ref. DW5040PG-1 presents a format that’s far more true to that of the unique, and it’s powered by a much less feature-rich inside motion (Module No. 3421) that lacks the solar-charging, radio-controlled timekeeping, and Bluetooth connectivity of its full-metal siblings. Moreover, whereas the full-metal fashions obtain a white LED backlight, the ref. DW5040PG-1 presents an electro-luminescent backlight that emits a inexperienced glow, identical to the unique G-Shock fashions.

On all three of the brand new G-Shock fortieth Anniversary Recrystallized fashions, the caseabacks are adorned with the Eric Haze-designed fortieth emblem, whereas the decrease left button is engraved with a star that echoes the five-pointed form that’s a part of the fortieth Anniversary emblem. Moreover, regardless of all being considerably premium fashions in comparison with the model’s entry-level choices, all three of the brand new G-Shock fortieth Anniversary Recrystallized watches are fitted with mineral glass crystals, moderately than having sapphire crystals just like the model’s top-of-the-line fashions. Realistically talking, the design of the bezel presents a major quantity of safety for the crystal and can stop most issues from coming into contact with it; nevertheless, it could have nonetheless been good to see sapphire used right here as a substitute, particularly contemplating the moderately elevated package deal offered by the full-metal fashions.

Whereas all three of the brand new G-Shock fortieth Anniversary Recrystallized watches are costlier than the model’s entry-level fashions, there’s a pretty vital value distinction between the mannequin with the resin strap and its two full-metal siblings. Whereas the PROJECT TEAM “Robust” ref. DW5040PG-1 is accompanied by an official retail value of $300 USD, each the chrome steel ref. GMWB5000PS-1 and gold ref. GMWB5000PG-9 every value $870 USD. Though this makes the full-metal fashions virtually 3 times the value of their sibling with a resin bezel and strap, it’s vital to keep in mind that the full-metal G-Shock fortieth Anniversary Recrystallized watches are additionally powered by extra superior inside modules, they usually really solely characterize a small value premium in comparison with the usual chrome steel variations of the model’s full-metal GMWB5000 collection. For extra data on the Casio G-Shock fortieth Anniversary Recrystallized watches, please go to the model’s web site.