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Honey, I got a G-Shock – a week with the battle-worn, badass GMW-B5000V
Full disclosure. This G-Shock was a gift from the brand to show their support for a passion project I've launched called The Father Hood. Thank you Phil. The 'Hood's all about supporting isolated and new dads and inspiring future dads. It's also brutally real about #dadlife. Which is why the G-Shock is really the perfect watch gift for this stage of life. No drop from a bench while attached to a soft toy (the kids like to do that for…
INTRODUCING: The Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000TB
It seems like every other week there's a new Casio being unleashed upon the wristwatch-wearing world. And this week is no different, as the Japanese marque has just released this — the Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000TB. That's right, there's now another 5000-series vying for the attention of all you digital devotees out there, and this one's got a real point of difference. You see, although it may look like it's using the same type of rubber as a regular G-Shock, it's…
G-Shock and Gorillaz's latest collaboration is out Now Now!
Following the successful first collaboration between British virtual band Gorillaz and Japan's G-Shock, the dynamic duo has once again teamed up for their latest and final collaboration together. Their two newest limited-edition creations, the GA2000GZ-3A and GW-B5600GZ-1, aim to pay homage to the iconic music group's first album, Gorillaz, and their latest album, The Now Now. The Gorillaz-themed timepiece, GA2000GZ-3A, is based on the standard GA-2000 Series of watches that feature G-Shock's Carbon Core Guard and an interchangeable band. The…
RECOMMENDED READING: The complete Casio G-Shock buying guide
I don't know about you, but I find navigating Casio's iconic and uber-tough G-Shock family a tricky process. It's a reference number dominated space which, to the outsider, is every bit as confusing as the worlds of vintage Rolex or Patek. Adding to the complexity is the sheer profusion of models. Limited editions, collaborations and colourways all play their part. But if you'd like to get your head around the ways of the G-Shock quickly and efficiently you're in luck,…
HANDS-ON: 21st century tech meets Japanese swordsmithing tradition in the Casio MRG-G2000GA 'Gassan'
At first glance, the pairing of a GPS-enabled, solar-powered watch, with a direct lineage to an 800-year-old family tradition in one of Japan's most culturally important crafts might seem odd, but that's precisely what we're looking at with this high-end Casio MRG-G2000GA 'Gassan'. Before we get to the sword side of things, let's have a look at the timekeeping side of the equation. The case of this imposing watch is made from titanium, but not just any titanium. We're talking…