Casio launches new G-Shock x Joshua Vides watches with striking comic-style graphics
Casio is no stranger to rolling out intriguing limited edition collaboration watches. The Japanese watchmaker routinely collaborates with a diverse range of artists, designers, and brands to bring us watches with bold aesthetics and unusual dials. But every now and then, these partnerships produce something that truly stands apart. The company’s latest collaboration with renowned American artist Joshua Vides is the perfect example of that.
After teasing the project on Instagram over the past few days, Casio and Joshua Vides have officially revealed two spectacular limited-edition G-Shock watches: DW5600JV-7 and DW6900JV-1, featuring Vides’ signature comic-book style, monochromatic black-and-white palette.
Bringing his distinct “Reality to Idea” concept directly to the wrist, Vides transforms two of G-Shock’s most iconic silhouettes into wearable works of art. According to Casio, timepieces effortlessly evoke the illusion of a two-dimensional sketch brought to life in three dimensions using advanced multi-angle printing techniques.
The DW-5600JV-7 features a crisp, glossy white base contrasted with bold black graphics. This model emphasizes the hand-drawn feel, creating a striking presence that looks like wet ink on paper. On the other hand, the DW-6900JV-1 features a stealthy matte-black finish with sharp white stripes. Both timepieces boast handwritten function labels around the dial, custom-engraved case backs bearing the artist's iconic signature, and highly collectible custom packaging. When the LED backlight is activated, Vides’ trademark traffic cone motif lights up the display.
Beneath the striking exterior, both models retain G-Shock’s legendary toughness, featuring shock resistance, 200-meter water resistance, a multi-function alarm, a 1/100-second stopwatch, and a countdown timer.
Pricing & Availability
Priced at $180 each, the G-Shock DW-5600JV-7 and DW-6900JV-1 will first be available at an exclusive pop-up event in Los Angeles on March 14 and 15. The watches will then launch in limited quantities on Vides' official website starting March 16, followed by a nationwide release on March 23 at G-Shock’s website, the Soho Store, and select retailers across the country. It's unclear if these limited edition watches will make their way to other markets, including the UK and Europe.
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