Introducing the G-Shock GMWB5000RD-4, Their Latest in Full Metal and Bright Red
Reading over the press release for the most recent G-Shock release, it occurred to me that it?s entirely possible that a generation of watch enthusiasts is coming of age with the notion that G-Shock is a brand that produces some of the toughest metal watches in the game. Back before watches were a hobby, much less a vocation, G-Shock, to me, was synonymous with extremely tough watches that were made of some kind of plastic. While they certainly still make their hardcore resin cased watches, judging by their recent slate of releases, they seem more committed to metal than ever, and these watches tend to have a premium fit and finish to them that make them natural favorites among collectors. The full metal G-Shock is no longer a novelty – in just a few short years they have become very much the main event. Judging by the aggressive release cycle, it?s clear that people are buying them, and G-Shock seems happy to continue engaging with their collector community by releasing interesting watches with bold designs and finishes, like the all new GMWB5000RD-4 seen here.
Featuring a stainless steel case and bracelet, the hook of the GMWB5000RD-4Â is its deep red IP finish. Like other Full Metal 5000 models, this one takes inspiration from the square shaped DW-5000C, which for me remains the single most iconic G-Shock case style. Of course, we?ve seen G-Shock?s modern interpretations of this case before, most recently with the GMWB5000TCF-2, which featured a laser pr...
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