G-Shock is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the very first G-shock model with these two full metal 'square' models.
These G-Shock watches are a part of the 5000 series which is the very same lineage as the first G-Shock, the DW-5000C. I'll be taking a look at the GMW-B5000PS-1 and the GMW-B5000PG-9 as part of this release, and giving you my honest thoughts on these two designs.
Overview:
- G-Shock GMW-B5000PG-9 Gold
- G-Shock GMW-B5000PS Titanium Coating
- G-Shock Recrystallisation Series Specifications
- Final Thoughts
G-Shock GMW-B5000PG-9 Gold
The first thing you’re gonna notice about these models is the texture of the metal. It’s pretty hard to ignore, but it's also very interesting when you take a closer look. These are primarily built with stainless steel and the texture of that stainless steel is enhanced with a recrystallisation effect.
This texture is super interesting to me and reminds me of a raw gold nugget you’d find if you were an old-timey prospector making a buck in the gold rush! Up close, it’s got a super glittery texture that will reflect light really well but it takes on an overall matte appearance so from afar it looks like a standard gold watch.
This stainless steel has also been given a deep-layer hardening, which gives this digital watch excellent resistance to denting or scratching. Of course, this is a resin-core G-Shock, so you don’t have to worry about any bumps or knocks messing up the movement anyway.
G-Shock GMW-B5000PS Titanium Coating
So now that we’ve had a look at the gold-toned model, let’s take a look at the silver one. You can see there’s the same texture across the bezel case and bracelet, with the main differences being an inverted display and titanium coating. Personally, I really enjoy this display, as it goes well with the whole theme of the watch.
Looking closer at the dial, we can see there’s this mirrored outer ring to the dial which offers an elevated look and adds to that shine we were talking about earlier. Moving on, there’s this brick pattern that pays homage to that first G-Shock model, albeit in a silver tone. The LCD display offers nothing new, you get the standard time, date, and day and that’s about it.
Flipping the titanium watch over to the caseback, we see the screw-down caseback which is made out of titanium and features the 40th anniversary logo. It feels a little cold on the wrist at first but I don’t really mind. The logo here has been given a diamond-like coating, which is a neat touch.
G-Shock Recrystallisation Series Specifications
Dimensions are pretty large on these models with a lug-to-lug of 49.3mm, a width of 43.2mm and a thickness of 13mm – you really need a larger-than-average wrist to wear these in my opinion.
A one-touch three-fold clasp keeps this on the wrist and overall build quality is very high which should be expected at this price point.
G-Shock GMWB5000PS-1 40th Anniversary "Tough" Digital Mens Watch
$899.00
$1,499.00
In collaboration of the G-SHOCK 40th Anniversary range this model is a part of the Recrystallized series. Which have been based upon the first G-SHOCK, now newly designed and constructed with stainless steel recrystallisation and deep-layer hardening processes. It has… read more
This watch is powered by a solar-powered battery, and you can easily connect the models to your phone via Bluetooth to change things like the time, date and time zone.
Final Thoughts
So that’s pretty much all there is to say about these watches – which one would you take? Personally, I’ll be taking that silver-toned model, I just love the look this one offers, although it's probably not going to be everyday wear.
Clearly, these models are all about finishing, and this kind of dense, detailed outer layer is something rare in horology. We get a nice choice of gold IP finishing and a titanium coat to choose from, too, which differentiates the models nicely.
