After its initial introduction in 2018 to much fanfare, G-SHOCK?s Full Metal collection has gone on to become one of the brand?s most distinguished and praised series in its modern portfolio. Three years since its debut, G-SHOCK is once again revisiting the series, and kicking off 2021 with the unveiling of the new, red ion plated GMWB5000RD-4.

For those familiar with previous iterations of the Full Metal series, like the popular GMWB5000D-1 and titanium-constructed GMWB5000TB, the overall style of the new watch will likely be familiar to you. Like those models, the GMWB5000RD-4 foremost features a distinctive square-shaped case along with a brick-pattern digital-display dial, with each taking inspiration from the iconic DW5000C design? the first-ever G-SHOCK from 1983. The watch, as its color and reference number imply, uses that original vintage-inspired GMWB5000 design as its base, adding a deep red ion plating to its brushed metal bezel and polished band as well as an inverted LCD display for its dial.
While the GMWB5000RD-4 offers an eye-catching combination of retro appeal, uncommon materials, and, of course, the unique deep red color that is the signature of this reference ? its array of functions is particularly modern, showcasing plenty of the tech that fans of the brand love and have come to expect in recent years.

Among these features are a Super Illuminator LED light for reading the dial in low light conditions, the model?s renowned shock r...