Tuesday, January 18, 2011

The Casio G-Shock: Fist Pumpin' for Love


Since we were kids, the G-Shock line released by Casio has been a solid favorite of younger aged school children but with the recent success of the show Jersey Shore and coverage by media icons, the public perception of this watch has changed and sales have exploded. And let's face it folks, big watches are in style.

This post really about one G-Shock, but the entire line in general. First introduced in 1983, the watch has really become a staple in the watch world and the brand really took off once the 90's rolled around. There are too many models to even count in one day but the design and style of the watch is unmistakable. All G-Shocks have a few function in common even though other pieces of functionality differ between models:
  1. Countdown timer
  2. Stopwatch
  3. Lighted Background
  4. Water Resistance
Because of these reasons, the watch has been a favorite of the athletic individual and outdoorsmen alike, but the style has really changed to target the more tip and main stream taste. Now you can find watches in all color combinations, sizes and even limited edition pieces. For around $100 a watch, I personally do not own one but for gym use, this is something I am considering even though I have a sort of mental bar against any watch that doesn't contain a mechanical movement.

Below are some example of some wacky combinations. Take care folks.



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28 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    i remember these!!

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  2. LeanmassJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Digital is the only kind i rocked back in the day

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  3. shadowAZNmanJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    $100? I'm definitely not a watch expert at all, but why are these so expensive?

    http://steppedkeys.blogspot.com/

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  4. the420shack.comJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    haha i used to rock these in the 90's. lol i had soooo many. good times :) nostalgia at its finest.

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  5. BTN Hip HopJanuary 18, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    man those things were so classic, everyone rocked those

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  6. HumblenoodleJanuary 18, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    hahah i actually had one of those.. good times :)

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    I remember I had something similar, but eh.

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  8. StyronJanuary 18, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    sorry, didn't had one of them

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  9. Lose Fat RapidlyJanuary 18, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    LOL! Where is the Situation?

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  10. ChrisJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    I use to have a white casio g-shock when I was in college. Bishes love it. I wear it everyday until it turned green on me (yes, green, dont ask me how). Have to ditch it after that.

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  11. watchmanJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    lol it's plastic man. It happens

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  12. DesignAndLaughJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Oh man, that purple. I need that watch now.

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    All those colors...

    This is the height of decadence and hedonism. Society really is doomed.

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    I don't like digital watches

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  15. EvilWafflesJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Not a big fan of that one.
    tehhappyplace.blogspot.com

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  16. The Angry LurkerJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    They are a bit garish but still got something.

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  17. UnknownJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    I think I had one of these!

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  18. VaporJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    That first picture makes me want to kick puppies.

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  19. JordanJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    100$ Really?

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  20. DooJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    They are okay watches. But jersey shore? huh :(

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  21. RebeccaJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    i like the pretty colors

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  22. and then there was METALJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    the hunks make me feel like pafing

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Those watches used to be the shit

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  24. beyondhiphopJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    i want one in ever color and shade.

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  25. Ashley McKayJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Pink, Purple, and Orange all the way.

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  26. NicholasJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    haha took my comment?!

    cool, I actually have two, they are legit watches, pretty cool and in style. I wear it like for casual wear

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  27. TEAM JDMJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    nice blog! Good stuff!!!
    http://jdmallstars.blogspot.com/

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  28. Suciô SanchezJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Purple would be nice.

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