G-Shock
G-Shock is a style of watch manufactured by
Casio, famous for its resistance to shock . They were, and continue to be, designed primarily for sports and outdoor adventure oriented activity; for example, practically all G-Shocks have some kind of
stopwatch feature, and
water resistance. However, recently many models have become more luxury and design oriented.
Encyclopedia
G-Shock is a style of watch manufactured by
Casio, famous for its resistance to shock . They were, and continue to be, designed primarily for sports and outdoor adventure oriented activity; for example, practically all
G-Shocks have some kind of
stopwatch feature, and
water resistance. However, recently many models have become more luxury and design oriented.
History
"In 1981 Casio began designing a new kind of wristwatch, based on the "Triple Ten" concept: A minimum of 10 year battery life, 10 bar water resistance, and the ability to withstand the shock of a 10 meter freefall. This resulted in the "Gravity Shock" wristwatch, or G-shock series."
[Source: Carlos Perez,
Time-Zone, ]
Traditionally, G-Shock timekeeping displays were exclusively digital, intended to be sold at reasonable prices to the mass-market.
Today
"G"s have evolved remarkably since 1981. There now exists a manifold variation of G-Shocks, with
atomic clock synchronization and Tough Solar functionality in the latest models. Current series such as The G rival that of so-called more prestigious watch brands in the fashion stakes, and the Cockpit Series G-Shock is currently the official timekeeper of Nismo Racing. Many newer G-Shocks feature metal banding, and ornate analog timekeeping.
Nowadays every year, sometimes every season, new models are introduced. As with the
Swatch watches, G-Shocks have become collectors items. Arguably, the most sought after line is the Frogman. Limited edition Frogmans such as the Brazilian, Men in Yellow, & Black Spots are some of the most desirable Frogmans.
Models/Series
- DW-5600C
- DW-5600E
- DW-5000-5200
- Baby-G
- Cockpit Series
- Frogman
- G-Lide
- Gaussman
- Giez
- Limited Models
- Master of G
- MT-G
- Mudman
- Standard Models
- The G
- Atomic G-Shocks
External links
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