Casio has cranked up its time machine to bring back the OG toughness trendsetter—the G-SHOCK DW-5000R. A love letter to the 1983 DW-5000C (for real this time!), this re-creation is so faithful it might just make your other watches jealous. From the “PROTECTION” and “G-SHOCK” engravings on the bezel to the red, blue, and yellow accents on the face, it’s a nostalgia trip that skips the awkward hairstyles of the ’80s.
The stainless-steel center case and screw-lock case back—complete with the iconic “Shock Resistant” engraving—ensure this watch isn’t just about the looks. And just like the original, the band features its trademark dimples around the adjustment holes because apparently, perfection is in the details.
But let’s not pretend it’s all retro vibes. The DW-5000R [JP] sneaks in some 21st-century upgrades like a high-brightness LED backlight to light up your late-night “What time is it?” queries and an eco-friendly bio-based resin for the bezel and band. Yes, it’s tough and it cares about the planet.
Handcrafted at Yamagata Casio—the birthplace of G-SHOCK—the DW-5000R is a true homage to its roots while proving it can still handle the demands of modern life. Whether you’re diving into construction work, intense sports, or just want to flex at your next watch enthusiast meetup, this one’s a no-brainer.
Key features of this made-in-Japan commemorative timepiece include G-Shock signature shock resistant, water resistant to 20 ATM, a stainless steel/resin (biomass plastic) construction, resin band (also biomass plastic), around 5 years of battery life, a screw back case back, stopwatch, alarm, LED backlight (Super Illuminator with afterglow function), full auto calendar, 12/24 hour display, timer, and flash notification.
The new nostalgia-overloaded Casio G-Shock DW-5000R is listed as coming soon on the watchmaker’s home site. It has a list price of 33,000 yen [JP] (about 220 USD) in Japan, tax included.
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