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G-Shock History


G-Shock History


The G-Shock Origin: DW-5000

The first G-Shock released was the DW-5000C-1A in April of 1983. Image:DW-5000C-1A.jpg

The Story of How Kikuo Ibe Developed the G-Shock Watch

In 1981, the Casio project team came up with the idea of "Triple Ten", that is, to build an ultimate watch which has 10 years life, water resistance up to 10 atmosphere, and endures the shock even when dropped to the ground from 10 meters height. To develop a watch endure the shock of free fall caused by gravity -- that was their concept. The name of the product "G-SHOCK" fully reflects the concept.
"Watches are thin and fragile --- that was the common sense. I wanted to challenge it". The man led the project team of G-SHOCK's development said, looking back the beginning.
The title of "G" means --- The shock from fall can be the hardest shock for human being. The energy of shoot at hockey game could be, how strong it may be, dispersed by the bent of stick or the position of the person who receive it. However, the energy of fall won't be dispersed and can be ultimate damaging energy. "The resolution of the damaging energy" is the concept of "G". "G" has the ability. It doesn't mean that "G" is unbreakable regardless of the place and height it would be dropped, but "G" will work as long as the owner lives. That is the "G".
In 1983 the very first G-SHOCK was marketed under the product name "DW-5000C." Over 30 versions of the original form factor G-SHOCK have appeared on the market since; low-temperature proof models, mud-proof watches highly resistant to mud or dirt, versions with built-in temperature sensors, pressure sensors and other support features, a diver's watch and more.
Indeed, the saga of the G-SHOCK can be said to comprise an ongoing series of revolutions which have truly shaken up the world of watches again and again.

Full Listing of All G-Shock Watches

List of Every G-Shock Model - The most complete listing of G-Shock models in this wiki.

Interactive History of G-Shock Timeline

http://www.gshock.com/content/index.php?page=history - Flash timeline made by Casio USA.

Casio's Website for G-Shock History



G-Shock Milestones

YearFeaturesModel
1983World’s first shock-resistant wristwatchDW-5000C-1A
1985Square-shaped face with dust/dirt-proof constructionDW-5500C-1
1987Best-selling model and successor to the square-shaped DW-5000DW-5600C-1
1987Circular-shaped modelDW-5700C-1V
1989Adopted a combination of analog and digital displayAW-500-1E
1990First hit model in Japan, employing a new face designDW-5900C-1 / DW-6000GJ-1
1993First Frogman diving model, water resistant to a depth of 200 metersDW-6300-1A
1994Equipped with EL backlightDW-6600
1994First model supporting environmental protection"Dolphin & Whale Eco-Research Network" Model
1994Shock-resistant wristwatch for women (first Baby-G model)DW-520
1996Pair of G-SHOCK and Baby-G watches (his and hers)Lover’s Collection
1996Full-metal casing with shock-resistant constructionMRG-100
1998Tough Solar G-SHOCK with solar-powered mechanismDW-9300
2000Wave Ceptor watch with radio-controlled timekeepingGW-100
2002Solar-powered radio-controlled watchGW-300
20055-motor chronograph module with multiple functionsGS-1000


G-Shock Limited Edition Anniversary Models

The following are G-Shocks issued to mark the G-Shock Anniversary

1992

1993

1999

2003

2007

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