Casio G-SHOCK Goes "Full-Metal" for Its Latest GMW-B5000 Release

Find out why this G-SHOCK is priced at $650 USD.

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With its 35th anniversary celebration in full force, Casio G-SHOCK recently unveiled two “Full-Metal” iterations of its classic GMW-B5000 watch.

Available in general release silver and 35th anniversary gold, the solid “Full-Metal” GMW-B5000 watches are constructed from impact-resistant metal and completed by a Haze-designed logo backplate. Additionally, the watches feature a new solar film technology with a high-brightness backlight and impressive Bluetooth connectivity. The Bluetooth function allows the watches to connect to smartphones for reminder alerts, automatic time adjustments and record stamp location data.

Priced at $550 USD and $650 USD respectively, the silver and gold “Full-Metal” Casio G-SHOCK GMW-B5000 is set to drop at select retailers on April 13. For more Casio news, Burton recently put its own spin on the Casio G-SHOCK Mudmaster.

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