G-SHOCK, an internationally renowned brand, the timepiece that has been relentlessly pursuing toughness since 1983, is proud to announce the launch of two new limited-edition G-SHOCK 40th Anniversary models – Flare Red and Eric Haze collaboration watch, to commemorate four decades of telling time in the face of toughness.
They would be launched in 2023, the two models are the 40th Anniversary Flare Red and the G-SHOCK x Eric Haze timepiece. Both watches are meeting the world for the first time and distinctly original on their origins of design. One is inspired by powerful solar flares and the other, by the daring bravery of New York-based graffiti artist, designer and director Eric Haze, both are homages to the toughness of G-SHOCK and its ever-evolving creativity in design.
G-SHOCK 40th Anniversary Flare Red
Based on the concept of a powerful solar flare, the MTG-B3000 and GWG-2000 are designed using new technology and dressed in G-SHOCK’s brand colours of red and black. The colour scheme draws from fieriness of the sun and its illuminating rays, applied to a multi-colour insert bezel created from the delicate process of stacking multiple layers of carbon and glass fibres.
Drawing further from the enormous explosive power of a solar flare, glass fibre sheets are embedded with phosphorescent particles that glow with an ethereal presence, even in the dark. The forged carbon bezel components of the GWG-2040FR are also moulded with phosphorescent particles, with the bezel of both models manufactured in such a way that each bezel is distinctively original. No two bezels are exactly the same.
SGD$1,599
Lightweight and highly durable, these models comes with a dial that are painted with a solar flare pattern, with the backs of their cases engraved with the 40th anniversary logo created by New York-based graffiti artist, designer and director Eric Haze. The band ring is also engraved with four stars representing the number 40, the anniversary year of a very special milestone for an equally special watch.
The MTG-B3000FR comes with a Smartphone Link that wireless links with a host of Bluetooth enabled devices. At the simple download of an app on your phone, you can access auto time adjustment, simple watch-setting, approximately 300 World Time cities and even activate a Phone Finder feature.
SGD$1,999
The logo commemorating the G-SHOCK 40th anniversary, designed by world-renowned graffiti artist Eric Haze, is engraved on the back of the case. These timepieces also feature four stars to signify “40,” an extra-special touch for the first wave of models to commemorate 40 years of G-SHOCK innovation.
G-SHOCK 40th Anniversary Eric Haze Collaboration
New York-based graffiti artist, designer and director Eric Haze lends his creative touch to a brand new model, the GMW-B5000, that debuts as a full-metal version of the DW-5000C, the very first G-SHOCK model. True to his graffiti nature, the model is decorated with his own graffiti artwork using IP coating and laser processing.
Starting in 1999, New York-born artist and designer Eric Haze has collaborated frequently with G-SHOCK. In addition to designing the commemorative G-SHOCK anniversary logos and identities, Haze has collaborated on several G-SHOCK models.
SGD $1,099
The band of the GMW-B5000 is also stainless steel, given a black IP finish and then stippled with dot pattern laser engraving to create an original graphic pattern. The combination of large, medium and small dots creates shading and a distinctive graphic design across the entire band
The GMW-B5000 comes with a Smartphone Link that wireless links with a host of Bluetooth enabled devices. At the simple download of an app on your phone, you can access auto time adjustment, simple watch-setting, approximately 300 World Time cities and even activate a Phone Finder feature. It also comes with the complete technical specifications of the G-SHOCK seal of shock resistance.
The logo designed by Haze to commemorate the G-SHOCK 40th anniversary is engraved on the case back, and the Haze brand logo appears on the watch display when the light is activated. These and other special design features evoke a high-quality yet playful feel that makes this collaboration the perfect model to kick off the G-SHOCK 40th anniversary celebrations.
Pricing and Availability
The 40th anniversary models will be exclusively pre-launched at https://gshock.casio.com/sg/ and at the new ION G-SHOCK flagship store in early November 2022.
It will be available at all G-SHOCK stores by end of November 2022.
G-SHOCK CASIO – ION Orchard
2 ORCHARD TURN #B1- 01/02/43 ION ORCHARD, Singapore 238801
Phone: (65) 6808 1701
*Store will be open in early November
Technical Specifications
GMW-B5000EH
| Construction | Shock-resistant | |
| Water Resistance | 200 meters | |
| Radio Frequency | 77.5 kHz (DCF77: Germany); 60 kHz (MSF: UK); 60 kHz (WWVB: USA); 40 kHz (JJY: Fukushima, Japan) / 60 kHz (JJY: Kyushu, Japan); 68.5 kHz (BPC: China) | |
| Radio Wave Reception | Automatic reception up to six times a day (except for use in China: up to five times a day) | |
| Communication Specifications |
Communication Standard |
Bluetooth® low energy |
| Signal Range | Up to 2 meters (may differ depending on surrounding conditions) | |
| World Time | 5 world times selected from 39 cities (39 time zones,* daylight saving on/off) and Coordinated Universal Time, city name display, home time/world time city swapping, auto summer time (DST) switching
* May be updated when connected to a smartphone. |
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| Stopwatch | 1/100 second (00’00”00~59’59”99) / 1 second (1:00’00”~23:59’59”); measuring capacity: 23:59’59.99″; measuring modes: elapsed time, split time, 1st and 2nd place times | |
| Countdown Timer | Measuring unit: 1 second (maximum 24 hours) | |
| Alarm | 5 daily alarms (with 1 snooze alarm); hourly time signal | |
| Mobile Link Features (Wireless linking with Bluetooth® devices) |
Auto time adjustment Easy watch setting Approximately 300 world time cities + user-added point Time & place Reminder Phone finder |
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| Other Functions | Date/month display swapping; day display (in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian or Russian); full auto-calendar; 12/24-hour format; button operation tone on/off; full auto LED backlight (Super Illuminator and afterglow: 2/4 seconds, fade-in/fade-out afterglow); low battery alert | |
| Power Source | Tough Solar power system (solar-charging system) | |
| Continuous Operation | About 10 months after full charge, using all functions but without solar charging
About 22 months with the power-saving function ON after full charge |
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| Size of Case | 49.3 × 43.2 × 13.0 mm | |
| Total Weight | Approx. 167g | |
MTG-B3000FR
| Construction | Triple G Resist (shock-resistant, centrifugal force-resistant, vibration-resistant) | |
| Water Resistance | 200 meters | |
| Radio Frequency | 77.5 kHz (DCF77: Germany); 60 kHz (MSF: UK); 60 kHz (WWVB: USA); 40 kHz (JJY: Fukushima, Japan) / 60 kHz (JJY: Kyushu, Japan); 68.5 kHz (BPC: China) | |
| Radio Wave Reception | Automatic reception up to six times a day (except for use in China: up to five times a day); manual reception | |
| Communication Specifications |
Communication Standard |
Bluetooth® low energy |
| Signal Range | Up to 2m (may differ depending on surrounding conditions) | |
| Stopwatch | 1 second; measuring capacity: 23:59’59”; measuring modes: elapsed time, split time | |
| Countdown Timer | Measuring unit: 1 second (maximum 24 hours) | |
| Mobile Link Features (Wireless linking with Bluetooth® devices) |
Auto time adjustment Easy watch setting Approximately 300 world time cities Time & placeWatch status display Self check Phone finder |
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| Other Functions | Auto hand home position correction; daily alarm; dual time (27 time zones, home time swapping, auto summer time [DST] switching); power saving; battery level indicator; full auto-calendar; LED light (Super Illuminator) with afterglow; day and date display | |
| Power Source | Tough Solar power system (solar-charging system) | |
| Continuous Operation | About 5 months after full charge, using all functions but without solar charging About 18 months with the power-saving function ON after full charge |
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| Size of Case | 51.9 × 50.9 × 13.2 mm | |
| Total Weight | Approx. 115 g | |
GWG-2040FR
| Construction | Shock-resistant, mud-resistant |
| Performance | 200-meter water resistance |
| Radio Frequencies | 77.5 kHz (DCF77: Germany); 60 kHz (MSF: UK); 60 kHz (WWVB: USA);
40 kHz (JJY: Fukushima, Japan) / 60 kHz (JJY: Kyushu, Japan); 68.5 kHz (BPC: China) |
| Radio Wave Reception | Automatic reception up to six times a day (except for use in China: up to five times a day); manual reception |
| Digital Compass | Measures and displays direction as one of 16 points; measuring range: 0° to 359°; 60 seconds continuous measurement; hand indication of north; bidirectional calibration and magnetic declination correction |
| Barometer | Measuring range: 260 hPa to 1,100 hPa (7.65 inHg to 32.45 inHg); measuring unit: 1hPa (0.05inHg); atmospheric pressure change indicator (±10hPa/1hPa); atmospheric pressure tendency graph; barometric pressure tendency information alarm |
| Altimeter | Measuring range: -700 m to 10,000 m (-2,300 ft. to 32,800 ft.); measuring unit: 1 m (5 ft.); manual memory measurements (up to 30 records, each including altitude, date, time); auto log data (high/low altitudes, cumulative ascent and descent); altitude change indicator (±100m/5m, ±1000m/50m); other: relative altitude readings; measurement interval setting (every 5 seconds / every 2 minutes) |
| Thermometer | Measuring range: -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F); measuring unit: 0.1°C (0.2°F) |
| World Time | 29 time zones (29 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, home city/world time city swapping |
| Stopwatch | 1/100-second; measuring capacity: 23:59’59.99”; measuring modes: elapsed time, split time, 1st and 2nd place times |
| Countdown Timer | Measuring unit: 1 second; countdown range: 60 minutes; countdown start time setting range: 1 to 60 minutes (1-minute increments) |
| Alarm | 5 independent daily alarms; hourly time signal |
| Other Functions | Auto hand home position correction; hand shift feature (manual or auto [during altitude, barometric pressure, and temperature measurement]); battery level indicator; power saving; full auto-calendar; 12/24-hour format; button operation tone on/off; full auto double LED light (Super Illuminator) with afterglow: 1.5 or 3.0 seconds |
| Power Source | Tough Solar power system (solar-charging system) |
| Continuous Operation | About 6 months after full charge, using all functions but without solar charging About 25 months with the power-saving function ON after full charge |
| Size of Case | 61.2 × 54.4 × 16.1 mm |
| Total Weight | Approx. 112 g |
* Information and pictures courtesy of G-SHOCK and Brand Cellar *