G-Shock “Gears Motif” New Model 2013

GA-300-1A, GA-300-7A, GA300A-1A, GA300A-2A, GA300-5A, GA303B-1A
This is a new model, themed “gear motif” in it’s dramatic three-dimensional face layout, is G-Shock’s most busy dial to date. It first appeared as a 30th anniversary model, GA-303B, in a blue and black colorway. It, like it’s predecessors in the various GA lines, (the analog-digital hybrids,) is large (52mm), features anti-magnetic movement, and has the signature integrated resin strap with doule-tang buckle fastener.

Initial Blue G-Shock – 30th Anniversary Limited Editions ..And a New Model

Well, if the Rising Red watches were too colorful or youthful or plastic looking, then maybe this new series of conservative blue on black wrist watches, due out in Japan on January 25, 2013 will be more to your taste. In the mix are two Bluetooth (one each 5600 and 6900), two atomic and solar (a MudMan and a RiseMan), a good ol’ GA110 (actually GA113) and a new model, the GA303.

GW-A1000 Aviation Series G-Shock

The introduction of three new watches in the GW-A1000 (GWA1000) series triples the color options of these more than competent timepieces for owners who desire G-Shock, but upscale. Majorly upscale.

Seiko Astron GPS Solar

The uber-conservative Seiko Watch Corporation seldom announces a really new model and even less often a new technology for their products. Business as usual is round watches with hands and a few basic complications, better than average build quality, and reasonable pricing. But back in March they gave the world a glimpse at their new Astron watches, and we who watch these things all said,”cool, worth the wait.” This new series is supposed to be rolling out as of September 27, 2012.

New Red Bull X Edifice EQW-A1100RB & EQS-A500RB

EQW-A1100RB-1AJR

Being anticipated as a highly desired collectible, this new special edition Casio Edifice watch is already begun (pre-order) sales at about $400 over it’s $800 MSRP in Japan.

CLOT X G-Shock DW6900CL-4

CLOT is a fashion design firm based in Hong Kong. Their collaboration with Casio has produced a stunning red jelly-gummy-like DW6900 that was showcased at G-Shock’s 30th anniversary event.

Collaboration Station

A good year for G-Shock fans, 2012 is loaded with excellent collaborations that span the product mix with myriad colors and fashions.

Mark Webber – Red Bull X Casio Edifice EFR520RB-1A 2012

Casio presented Mark Webber, the Formula One Champion, with his prototype EFR520-RB Edifice Watch and he went off to win the Monoco Gran Prix – go figure.

Dark Knight & Bane X Diesel

Batman checks the time on his new self-commemorating limited edition watch and decides it’s time to knock off the crime-fighting for the night, go home, get the armor off, get into his special edition jammies and sit back with the latest issue of Field and Stream.

Eric Haze X G-Shock 30th Anniversary

Again, Eric Haze has joined up with G-Shock for both a collaboration and to design the logo and packaging graphics commorating G-Shock’s 30th anniversary. Jump

30th Anniversary Special Editions – Rising Red

All the watches in this group are a distinctive rich red (looks like blood) with gold (and black) highlights and all have engraved 30th Anniversary designation (logo design by Eric Haze) on the casebacks. jump –>

Rose Gold G-Shock 2012

Press Release from Casio America: DOVER, NJ, (August 9, 2012) — This fall, Casio America Inc., is pleased to release a new line of G-Shock Watches incorporating the seasons most sought after colorway, rose gold. The x-large watch case designs of the GA110 and GA200 series, combined with highlights of rose gold, provide a visually powerful and sophisticated aesthetic.

Father’s Day and Graduation Ideas

Here’s some ideas for guy gifts that will really work!

The Color of Mud

Sporting distinctive new colorways, the new Men in Military Colors watches are a welcome and practical addition to the mondo-tough mix in the Master of G catalog. The new MUDMAN, in particular, is especially suited to not only the harsh conditions of the military environment, but, color wise, blends perfectly with the ubiquitous mud and sand in the training camps and battlegrounds that the troops often occupy.

Jamaican Rasta Flag* G-Shocks

Collectors should take a good look at this series – chances are that these colorful watches are going to be a very limited production run and therefore highly collectible. (August 22, 2012 – there has been phenomenal interest worldwide in this series as has been indicated in this site’s metrics)