Casio has announced the April 13 release of the first G-SHOCK 5000 Series watch with full metal construction. The GMW-B5000 watch band, case and bezel, are entirely made from stainless steel.
The watch keeps accurate time anywhere in the world by connecting to a time server via a paired smartphone. Users can easily set world time and alarms from an app on smartphones.
Prices:
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Silver colored GMW-B5000D-1: 60,000 yen before tax
- Gold colored GMW-B5000TFG-9: 70,000 yen before tax
Both models to go on sale April 13 in Japan. Sales outside Japan are yet to be announced.
The year 2018 marks the 35th anniversary of the G-SHOCK. Casio has sold 100 million of them since April 1983.
Celebrating the anniversary, the gold GMW-B5000TFG-9 has the special anniversary logo inscribed on the back case and comes in a commemorative package.
© Japan Today
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BurakuminDes
I love my two G-Shock watches and have liked Casio stuff since I was a kid - but is it really necessary to change things up to set the time/alarm via a smartphone? I can do this in 15-20 seconds on the actual watch! I realise Casio is trying to keep in touch with new tech, but this is just kind of gimmicky if you ask me. It aint a Smartwatch - and for 35 years most users have been happy with that!
Ji Joi
Fully Stainless Steel huh? Does it mean that it is finally E.M.P jammer proof quartz movement watches......
KoohornHKG
Price is not a factor for Die-Hard fans ....is it Made-in-Japan ?
1glenn
Gave up wearing a watch when I started carrying a smartphone with me everywhere, but when I wore a watch, it was a G Shock. Very good watch.
bosphorus
I love Casio watches, they are simple, functional and reliable, I would never wear a "smartwatch". I like the design, though this particular model is too expensive.