To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the G-SHOCK brand, CASIO has announced the release of the newest additions to its line of shock-resistant G-SHOCK watches. The four REMASTER BLACK watches will feature bands imprinted with all the model names of past milestones of G-SHOCK models, whose innovations have forged the evolution in the unending pursuit of toughness.
These 40th anniversary shock-resistant REMASTER BLACK timepieces feature a band imprinted with the names and launch years of past G-SHOCK milestone models. From more than 4,200 models launched over the past 40 years, Casio has chosen 49 G-SHOCK models to represent the innovative advancements in structure, function, materials, and design the brand has delivered over time. These model names are imprinted on the REMASTER BLACK band with a hot-stamping process that impresses the lettering into the band, for a textural, indented effect. The overall design is in G-SHOCK brand black accented with gold-coloured stainless steel band loop.
These latest timepieces are based on four perennially popular models: the DW-5600, which inherited the original iconic G-SHOCK shape; the DW-6600, the first G-SHOCK equipped with backlight; the analog-digital combination GA-110; and the GA-2100, with its unique octagonal bezel. The new DWE-5657RE, designed based on the DW-5600, comes with an interchangeable round DW-5700 bezel to deliver the fun of two different looks in one timepiece.
In addition to the anniversary logo engraved on the case back, a star is engraved on the button on the lower left side of the case for three of the models, and on the watch glass at the 40 minute mark for the GA-114RE. On both the DWE-5657RE and the DW-6640RE, the anniversary logo appears when the backlight is lit.
The bezel and band are made with bio-based resins for less environmental impact. The newly developed modules employed in the DWE-5657RE and DW-6640RE provide a high-brightness LED backlight and battery life of five years. The special packaging for these models is made with recycled paper to help promote a circular economy.
List of Models Imprinted on Band
| Launch Year | Model | Feature |
| 1983 | DW-5000 | First G-SHOCK |
| 1984 | WW-5300 | Low-temperature resistance structure |
| 1985 | DW-5400 | Round design (base model for the DW-5700) |
| DW-5500 | Mud resistance structure | |
| 1986 | ||
| 1987 | DW-5600C | G-SHOCK in iconic DW-5000 shape |
| 1988 | DW-500 | Compact G-SHOCK in iconic DW-5000 shape |
| 1989 | AW-500 | First analog G-SHOCK |
| 1990 | DW-5900 | G-SHOCK with triple graph digital graphics |
| DW-6000 | 1/1000-second stopwatch | |
| 1991 | DW-5600B | Colour variation of DW-5600 model |
| 1992 | DW-6100 | First G-SHOCK with thermo sensor |
| 1993 | DW-6300 | First FROGMAN with diving water resistance |
| 1994 | DW-6600 | EL backlight |
| DW-001 | Capsule Tough construction | |
| 1995 | DW-6900 | Triple graph digital graphics with EL backlight |
| DW-8200 | Second-generation FROGMAN made with titanium materials | |
| DW-8400 | First MUDMAN with mud resistance structure | |
| 1996 | MRG-100 | First full metal MR-G |
| 1997 | DW-9100 | First RISEMAN with thermo and pressure sensors |
| 1998 | DW-9300 | RAYSMAN, the first G-SHOCK with Tough Solar system |
| 1999 | GC-2000 | First MT-G with innovative design combining metal and resin |
| 2000 | GW-100 | ANTMAN with radio control |
| 2001 | G-3000 | G-SHOCK with dual-layer LCD in customizable display colours |
| 2002 | GW-300 | First G-SHOCK with solar-powered radio control |
| 2003 | GW-1000 | Analog-digital G-SHOCK with solar-powered radio control |
| 2004 | MRG-2100 | MR-G with DLC coating and solar-powered radio control |
| 2005 | GS-1000 | First GIEZ model with solar-powered radio control |
| 2006 | GW-9000 | MUDMAN with Multiband 5 |
| 2007 | MTG-1000 | Analog MT-G with solar-powered radio control |
| 2008 | GW-M5600 | 5600 model with Multiband 5 and solar-powered radio control |
| 2009 | GWF-1000 | First FROGMAN with solar-powered radio control |
| 2010 | GW-3000 | G-SHOCK with centrifugal gravitational force resistance |
| GXW-56 | GX line with large cases | |
| GA-110 | Analog-digital model with large case and dimensional dial | |
| 2011 | ||
| 2012 | GW-A1000 | G-SHOCK with Triple G Resist structure and Smart Access |
| 2013 | GW-9400 | G-SHOCK with Triple Sensor |
| MTG-S1000 | MT-G with Core Guard structure | |
| 2014 | GPW-1000 | G-SHOCK with GPS-controlled and solar-powered radio control |
| MRG-G1000 | MR-G with Clad Guard structure | |
| 2015 | GWG-1000 | Triple Sensor MUDMASTER with dust-, mud-, and vibration-resistant structure |
| 2016 | GWF-D1000 | FROGMAN with water pressure sensor |
| 2017 | GST-B100 | G-STEEL with Bluetooth® connectivity |
| 2018 | GMW-B5000 | Full metal DW-5000 |
| MTG-B1000 | MT-G with box frame construction | |
| 2019 | GA-2100 | Analog-digital G-SHOCK with octagonal bezel |
| GM-5600 | Metal-covered 5600 model | |
| 2020 | GBD-H1000 | G-SHOCK with heart rate monitor |
| 2021 | GSW-H1000 | First G-SHOCK smartwatch |
| 2022 | MRG-B5000 | MR-G with original G-SHOCK iconic design |
| 2023 | 40TH ANNIV | G-SHOCK 40th anniversary |
The G-SHOCK GA-114RE, DWE-5657RE, DW-6640RE and GA-2140RE will be available for purchase in May 2023 at select retailers and gshock.com.au. For more information about the G-SHOCK brand, visit gshock.com.au. To stay up to date, make sure you sign up to our newsletter. For more CASIO and G-SHOCK features, click HERE.
