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History of the Main G-Shock Models

Year
Features
Model

1983
World’s first shock-resistant wristwatch
DW-5000

1985
Square-shaped face with dust/dirt-proof construction
DW-5500

1987
Best-selling model and successor to the square-shaped DW-5000
DW-5600

1987
Circular-shaped model
DW-5700

1989
Adopted a combination of analog and digital display
AW-500

1990
First hit model in Japan, employing a new face design
DW-5900 /
DW-6000

1993
First Frogman diving model, water resistant to a depth of 200 meters
DW-6300

1994
Equipped with EL backlight
DW-6600

1994
First model supporting […]