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GW-300 G-Shock On 50Gs

Filed under: G-Shock
 

Sjors has posted his story on the GW-300 G-Shock. This model came out in 2002 and was the first Tough Solar and Waveceptor model. Follow the link to read the full story on the origin of this revolutionary model.
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GW-300

Orange G-9000-1V Mudman Dye Project

Filed under: DIY Project
 

Orange was the runner up in the WUS G-Shock Forum poll, so I decided to make an orange one too. The G-9000-1V module seemed like the best choice because of the orange text on the face. It turned out quite nicely.

5600 Models Comparison Video

Filed under: Video
 

DougFNJ has put together another great video comparing three of the 5600 model G-Shocks. He takes a close look at the DW-5600C, DW-5025 and GW-5600J. These all are based on the classic DW-5000 G-Shock design, but there are definitely differences between each one. This is a good way to see all three […]

DW-6300-1A Frogman On 50Gs

Filed under: 90's
 

Sjors has posted his DW-6300-1A Frogman om 50Gs. This was the first Frogman model that Casio ever released. It came out in 1993. The Frogman has evolved into several different iterations since this release, but you can still see many parallels in the design between them all. This one started it all. […]

DW-5600LC-4JF and DW-5600CL-1JF

Filed under: G-Shock
 

More 5600 models have been posted on the SG-Shock blog. These models are readily available and the colors offer some nice options for band and bezel swaps. You really have to appreciate the perfectly simple design of this classic module. Check out the link for some great shots of these models. […]

MIY DW-8600YJ-9 Fisherman On Watch-A-Day

Filed under: G-Shock
 

The Watch-A-Day G-Shock Marathon continues with the Men In Yellow DW-8600YJ-9 Fisherman. This model features moon phase and tide graph. It's got a four screw titanium back and is very well suited to work on the water. Follow the link to absorb one more G-Shock from Watch-A-Day. Thanks Jason for sharing […]

DW-5600B-1AJF On SG-Shock

Filed under: G-Shock
 

The negative display DW-5600B-1AJF has shown up over on the SG-Shock site. This model was released in 2005 and features a unique black and orange nylon band that attaches without strap adapters. These still show up frequently ion eBay for reasonable prices if you're interested in one.
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DW-5600B-1AJF