11/8/2023 0 Comments G force watch cases![]() We hope more partnerships between watch brands are on the way in the future. This watch didn’t achieve the same hype as the Patek and Tiffany Nautilus or even the Swatch X Omega MoonSwatch, but it’s a fun little collab either way. The watch has Aqua Blue writing on the bezel and strap, along with the underside of the black resin strap in the blue. Coming shortly after the buzz caused by the Tiffany Nautilus release, it seems that it was no accent that another LVMH brand used a similar color in their collaboration. On the heals of the Tiffany and Patek Philippe Nautilus Collaboration, Bamford (another LVMH brand that customizes watches) partner with Casio to release the DW6900BWD-1 with, you guessed it, Bamford aqua blue accents. One of the more hyped watch collaborations of 2022 was the G-Shock X Bamford London collaboration earlier in the year. G-Shock DW6900BWD-1 Bamford London Collaboration So maybe this isn’t a watch you really want to get dirt on. Pieces on the third party, secondary market are still selling above retail, at around $10,000 USD. The MRG Tetsu Tsuba was limited to just 350 pieces worldwide and because of the scarcity is still extremely sought after. Like other Casio G-Shocks, the MR-G has bluetooth connectivity, GPS time signals, and Tough Solar technology. It also provides additional scratch resistance protection. This gives the watch a darker color than your typical stainless steel. ![]() The case and bracelet also have coating treatment of Arc Ion Plating (AIP) by Kobe Steel. The watch is handcrafted in collaboration with third-generation iron artisan Asano Biho using the “hammer tone” on the bezel and middle link of the bracelet. The watch was inspired by the “tetsu-tsuba” Japanese swords, which often have complex designs carved into the blades. It will only set you back $275 USD.Ī limited edition G-Shock with a sky-high retail price of $7,400 USD? G-Shock launched the Tetsu Tsuba at Baselworld 2018. For all the features you are getting, the G-Shock GSTB400-1S “G-Steel” is a pretty affordable watch. What really draws us to the watch is the mixture of old school G-Shock ruggedness with modern updates, including the steel case and smart features (it even conncets to your smartphone). The watch has a lot of different features, including a world time with 38 different time zones (including city name display), daylight savings mode, stopwatch, timer, alarm and a full calendar to 2099.Īdditionally, you can link the G-Steel to G-Shock’s app (G-SHOCK Connected) via bluetooth connectivity, making the watch the closest you will get to a true smartwatch from Casio. The watch is solar powered, powered by G-Shock’s “Tough Solar” technology. The G-Steel’s case is a large 49.6mm thick. While the watch is thing, it is not small. You wouldn’t know this from looking at the watch, but the G-Shock GSTB400-1A is one of the brand’s slimmer offerings at just 12.9mm thick. You can pick up yours right now on Amazon. Now the watch is readily available if you want to get in on the trend. That’s far from the 3x market the watch was fetching on the secondary market when it was first released. And you get all of this in a very light and slim profile for under $100 USD. The watch features a water resistance of 200 meters, world time, stop watch, day of the week, and all with an analog time display (which will appeal to the purists). of CasiOaks, and caused quite the stir when it was first released. And why is the watch nicknamed the CasiOak? Well, it’s quite simple: this Casio watch has an octagonal bezel reminiscent of the Royal Oak (but not really a homage), hence CasiOak. Yes, I’m talking about the G-Shock GA2100, more commonly known to collectors as the “CasiOak”. Perhaps the most popular and well-known G-Shock currently on the market was released just 3 years ago in 2019. G-SHOCK CASIOAK BLACK WATCH “STEALTH” (REF. So here is our list of best g-shock watches. It truly can be harrowing to wade through for someone just looking at G-Shocks for the first time, so we’ve done our best to thin the herd out and help our readers make some educated decisions when it comes to picking up their first, or next G-Shock. We at Wrist Enthusiast thought we’d take a deep dive into some of our favorites. There truly is a G Shock for everyone’s tastes and uses. Solar, Bluetooth, GPS? Have some of that too. Besides the fact that the G-Shock is simply a beast in terms of specs and ruggedized nature, they’re mostly affordable for the everyday-man and simply come in a dizzying array of configurations and styles. Since its release, the G-Shock has become so much more. That is, 10-bar water resistance (100 meters), 10 years of battery life, but also shock-resistant enough to survive a 10-meter fall. The watch was initially released by Casio engineers to be a watch with “triple 10” resistance. Casio first released its initial watch line 39 years ago, in 1983.
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