A Bathing Ape x G-Shock
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A Japanese consumer electronics company founded in 1946 by Tadao Kashio. On top of making the world’s first electronic calculator, the company is also known as pioneers of the digital watch. In more recent times, CASIO’s line of G-SHOCK watches have become a fixture in the world of fashion, and some models are highly collectible. The G-SHOCK line is known for its durability and long battery life. CASIO gives its G-SHOCK watches the "Triple 10" stamp of approval — a battery life of 10 years, water resistance of 10 bar, and can survive a drop from a height of 10 meters.
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On April 28th, Bape will be releasing a new A Bathing Ape G-Shock. This new watch will come in a navy blue color and will feature a the Bape STA Camo on the front dial. Retail for 21,000 Yen, these will be available at the Bapexclusive store as well as Bape stores worldwide.
To celebrate the Casio G-Shock 25th Anniversary, the Japanese electronics company will drop a big event in New York City. Tokyo-based photographer Yasumasa Yonehara aka Yone will be there to present his campaign for the new G-Shock line with his trademark sultry photography. Artists such as Kanye West and Pharrell Williams will also be in attendance during the May event.
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To further tribute Casio G-Shock’s 25th anniversary, an incredible partnership with Nissan’s in-house tuner brand has resulted in a special edition G-Shock x Nismo Fairlady Z. Commonly known as the 350Z elsewhere around the world, the car features obvious Nismo branding and parts as well as the addition of a limited run MRG-8000G G-Shock. This project is exclusive to Taiwan according to Conope.
Becoming the posterchild for affordable and durable watches, through 25 years Casio G-Shock has been put through its paces. Two new packs include the 25th Anniversary special edition Ocean Gray set and the Rastafarian pack. The Ocean Gray pack includes translucent rubber throughout in a special collectors box. The Rastafarian movement has unfortunately become mostly associated and reduced to a palette of colors as it is seen here on this other pack of G-Shocks. Both will release in Japan on March 21st.
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The 104th result of a Bape and Casio G-Shock collaboration will release later this month. The DW-6900 model has a black body with yellow accents forming the text while the chronometer dials are filled in with red and green. Available later this month March 20th, at Bape Taipei.
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For this years Valentine’s Day, mastermind JAPAN and Casio have teamed up on a box set of watches. Featuring two of G-Shock’s most popular models, the DW-5600 and DW-6900, the watch colorways are largely uninfluenced by your typical Valentines Day colors remaining faithful to mmJ’s use of the color black and skulls. Available now at Colette.
Getting a G-Shock produced from Casio is no easy feat. First you have to know the guys at Casio, then you or your brand has to be cool enough to qualify. That bring us to this new G-Shock collaboration watch with Atmos Tokyo. Atmos is a Japanese brand & shop have been one of the entities that have kept the streetwear movement alive in Japan. They have chosen the popular DW-5600E-1 for their collaboration watch which features a white colorway, a strap that has star patten embossed onto it, a custom lasered back panel and a custom watch face. It even comes in a special box. This watch will be available starting April 1st and will retail for 15,750 Yen. Available at Atmos Tokyo.
Referencing the classic colors of the original Air Max 95, Japanese sneaker-inspired label Kiks Tyo teamed up with Casio G-Shock to release a special watch. The 25th anniversary watch is solar powered with a backlight featuring Kiks’ skull logo stamp. The watch is complimented by an original Kiks Tyo designed mini shoe box. Available now through Kiks Tyo with a price of approximately $228 USD.
To commemorate Japanese and Celtic FC footballer Shunsuke Nakamura’s 2006/2007 Scottish Premier League’s MVP award, a limited edition DW-5600 has recently been released. The watch also marks the 25th Anniversary (same number as Nakamura) of Casio G-Shock. Available in Japan through e-Casio.
Mastermind Japan has followed in the footsteps of every other Japanese brand to create their collection of G-Shocks. In a predictable collabo of sorts, the watch is black in color with skulls on the dial. Both a DW-5600 and DW-6900 will release in a set on Valentines Day.
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Not so long ago, we caught wind of an L-R-G x Suzuki Hayabusa motorbike. It appears as though L-R-G has a G-Shock ready to go soon. The white colorway includes green and yellow along the dial. A special box is included. No word yet on availability aside from the Complex Store.
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Bape and G-Shock have had a relatively long relationship spanning over several different collaborative efforts. Their latest DW5600 features a black body with a brown camo dial. A red Bape Head has also been inserted against the dial’s backdrop. Available now at Cliffedge.
