Thanks to The_Other_Shazbot on Reddit for sharing that the G-Shock DW-6600PC-5 displays a large red “G” when the LED backlight is activated, like some of the original DW-6600 models did with their EL backlights in the 1990s. It is a little different, as the LED backlight of the new DW-6600 models has a white color […]
G-Central G-Shock Watch Fan Blog
As we mainly cover new releases at G-Central (starting in the mid-2010s), there isn’t much content here about older discontinued models from the 1980s-2000s. Fortunately, there are other sites out there with an abundance of retro G-Shock information that is useful to collectors and fans wanting to explore the past. G-Peopleland and 50 Gs Renowned […]
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Excerpts from the upcoming “G-SHOCK” book by Ariel Adams were recently published on his website aBlogtoWatch. The book appears to have a new cover in place of the more colorful one that was initially shown. The excerpts include part of the introduction, writing on the history of G-Shock (which doesn’t appear to have been published […]
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Casio officially announced its latest Master of G series: the G-Shock Mudman GW-9500. The series is scheduled to be released in Japan on July 14, 2023, with a tax-included price of 55,000 yen per model, with details for other countries to be announced. The launch models include the black GW-9500-1, orange and black GW-9500-1A4, and […]
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Is the GW-9500 a Pro Trek in a G-Shock case or a G-Shock with a Pro Trek module? The Mudman GW-9500 is basically a G-Shock-ified Pro Trek PRW-3400, which may diminish it in the eyes of those hoping for something shiny and new, while at the same time making it a welcome upgrade for others […]
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The gray G-Shock GA2100CA-8A featuring a subtle camouflage pattern on the dial is currently available for $49.99 at the BrandsMart USA website (link below). That is nearly 50% off the MSRP of $99. (You need to put the item in your shopping cart to see the price, unless you are a member. Shipping is available […]
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The protected cylindrical button structure seen on the Mudmaster line and Mudman GW-9500 started with the Rangeman GW-9400. The G-Shock Rangeman GW-9400 made its debut in 2013 and was the first G-Shock watch with the Triple Sensor. Like the Mudman line, it has protected buttons and was designated as mud-resistant. The GW-9400 was the first […]
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Japan’s G-Shock Products has released two new T-shirts featuring images of G-Shock watches, which is a departure from most of the brand’s fashion items that are meant to complement G-Shock watches rather than feature them in the design. The two Iconic Model T-shirts include a white shirt with an image of a DW-5000C-1A on the […]
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Los Angeles streetwear brand X-Large (stylized as XLARGE) is releasing another G-Shock collaboration for 2023. The watch is a retro G-Shock DW-5750 with a gray bezel, black band with XLARGE logos, and a blue face. The OG Gorilla logo appears on the EL backlight. The watch will be released on July 8, 2023, in Japan […]
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Completing the July G-Shock releases in Japan is the GMD-S5600BA series featuring summer-inspired pastel colors. The models include the pistachio green GMD-S5600BA-3, pale orange GMD-S5600BA-4, and dusty lilac GMD-S5600BA-6. The price is 13,200 yen per model, and the series is expected to be released in other regions later. Launched in January 2023, the GMD-S5600 series […]
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