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History of G-Shock
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Developing a legend
With the launch of its first watch in 1974, Casio entered the wristwatch market at a time when the watch industry had just discovered digital technology. As a company with cutting-edge electronic technology developed for pocket calculators, Casio entered this field confident that it could develop timepieces that would lead the market. In developing its own wristwatch, Casio began with the basic question, "What is a wristwatch?" Rather than simply making a digital version of the conventional mechanical watch, we thought that the ideal wristwatch should be something that shows all facets of time in a consistent way. Based on this, Casio was able to create a watch that displayed the precise time including the second, minute, hour, day, and month - not to mention a.m. or p.m., and the day of the week. It was the first watch in the world with a digital automatic calendar function that eliminated the need to reset the calendar due to the variation in month length. Rather than using a conventional watch face and hands, a digital liquid crystal display was adopted to better show all the information. This culminated in the 1974 launch of the CASIOTRON, the worlds first digital watch with an automatic calendar. The CASIOTRON won acclaim as a groundbreaking product that represented a complete departure from the conventional wristwatch.
Durability
In 1983, Casio launched the shock-resistant G-SHOCK watch. This product shattered the notion that a watch is a fragile piece of jewelry that needs to be handled with care, and was the result of Casio engineers taking on the challenge of creating the world's toughest watch. Using a triple protection design for the parts, module, and case, the G-SHOCK offered a radical new type of watch that was unaffected by strong impacts or shaking. Its practicality was immediately recognized, and its unique look, which embodied its functionality, became widely popular, resulting in explosive sales in the early 1990s. The G-SHOCK soon adopted various new sensors, solar-powered radio controlled technology, and new materials for even better durability. By always employing the latest technology, and continuing to transcend conventional thinking about the watch, the G-SHOCK brand has become Casio's flagship timepiece product.
DW5000 was the first G-Shock (1983)
With the launch of its first watch in 1974, Casio entered the wristwatch market at a time when the watch industry had just discovered digital technology. As a company with cutting-edge electronic technology developed for pocket calculators, Casio entered this field confident that it could develop timepieces that would lead the market. In developing its own wristwatch, Casio began with the basic question, "What is a wristwatch?" Rather than simply making a digital version of the conventional mechanical watch, we thought that the ideal wristwatch should be something that shows all facets of time in a consistent way. Based on this, Casio was able to create a watch that displayed the precise time including the second, minute, hour, day, and month - not to mention a.m. or p.m., and the day of the week. It was the first watch in the world with a digital automatic calendar function that eliminated the need to reset the calendar due to the variation in month length. Rather than using a conventional watch face and hands, a digital liquid crystal display was adopted to better show all the information. This culminated in the 1974 launch of the CASIOTRON, the worlds first digital watch with an automatic calendar. The CASIOTRON won acclaim as a groundbreaking product that represented a complete departure from the conventional wristwatch.
Durability
In 1983, Casio launched the shock-resistant G-SHOCK watch. This product shattered the notion that a watch is a fragile piece of jewelry that needs to be handled with care, and was the result of Casio engineers taking on the challenge of creating the world's toughest watch. Using a triple protection design for the parts, module, and case, the G-SHOCK offered a radical new type of watch that was unaffected by strong impacts or shaking. Its practicality was immediately recognized, and its unique look, which embodied its functionality, became widely popular, resulting in explosive sales in the early 1990s. The G-SHOCK soon adopted various new sensors, solar-powered radio controlled technology, and new materials for even better durability. By always employing the latest technology, and continuing to transcend conventional thinking about the watch, the G-SHOCK brand has become Casio's flagship timepiece product.
DW5000 was the first G-Shock (1983)Some TIPS for all G-Collectors and G-Users
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BASIC CARE FOR WATCHES
BASIC CARE FOR STRAP/BRACELET/LEATHER BAND
BASIC CARE FOR WATER RESISTANCE LEVEL
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1. Don't pull out the crown while the watch is wet.
2. Don't operate buttons or pull out the crown while the watch is underwater.
3. Avoid exposing the watch to extreme temperatures.
4. Expose to very strong electrostatic charge will cause the watch malfunction and can even damage the watch components.
5. All type of watches need maintenance. Particularly for Mechanical and Automatic watches, they need to be serviced on every three years to ensure trouble-free time keeping.
6. It is advisable to remove or change the battery if it is exhausted. Battery leakage will harm the watch component.
7. Ensure the crown is pressed in all the time. For screw-type crown, ensure it is tightened completely.
2. Don't operate buttons or pull out the crown while the watch is underwater.
3. Avoid exposing the watch to extreme temperatures.
4. Expose to very strong electrostatic charge will cause the watch malfunction and can even damage the watch components.
5. All type of watches need maintenance. Particularly for Mechanical and Automatic watches, they need to be serviced on every three years to ensure trouble-free time keeping.
6. It is advisable to remove or change the battery if it is exhausted. Battery leakage will harm the watch component.
7. Ensure the crown is pressed in all the time. For screw-type crown, ensure it is tightened completely.
BASIC CARE FOR STRAP/BRACELET/LEATHER BAND
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1. To clean the watch and band, recommended using a dry soft cloth or a soft cloth moistened in a solution of water and a mild neutral detergent. Never use volatile agents (such as benzene, thinner, spray cleaner, etc.).
2. For leather band, extra care needed to be taken. Be sure to dry the band thoroughly when it is wet, to increase lifespan and avoid discolor. Prolonged wearing wet leather band may cause skin irritation.
3. Whenever the watch come into contact with chemicals, colognes, sea water, perfumes, wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth.
4. Deterioration, rust, or corrosion of the band can cause to breakage, discoloration, looseness or other problems. Be sure to take good care of the band and keep it clean.
5. Store your watch in a dry place when do not use it.
2. For leather band, extra care needed to be taken. Be sure to dry the band thoroughly when it is wet, to increase lifespan and avoid discolor. Prolonged wearing wet leather band may cause skin irritation.
3. Whenever the watch come into contact with chemicals, colognes, sea water, perfumes, wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth.
4. Deterioration, rust, or corrosion of the band can cause to breakage, discoloration, looseness or other problems. Be sure to take good care of the band and keep it clean.
5. Store your watch in a dry place when do not use it.
BASIC CARE FOR WATER RESISTANCE LEVEL
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1. Water Resistance - If "water resistance" (without any depth specification) is inscribed on the back case. The watch will standwith splashes of water or rain, but it is not suitable for any water activity.
2. Water Resistance (50m) - If "water resistance 5 Bar" is inscribed on the back case. The watch is suitable for wearing while swimming, in shallow water or light water activities such as taking a shower and car wash.
3. Water Resistance (100m) - If "water resistance 10 Bar" is inscribed on the back case. The watch is suitable for wearing while swimming, snorkeling and poolside diving, but it is not suitable for jet-skiing or scuba diving.
4. Water Resistance (200m) - If "water resistance 20 Bar" is inscribed on the back case. The watch is suitable for wearing while swimming, snorkeling and jet-skiing, but it is not suitable for scuba diving.
5. Diver's Watch (200m) - If "diver's watch 20 Bar" is inscribed on the back case. The watch is suitable for wearing while scuba diving (except at depths that require helium oxygen gas).
6. Non-Waters Resistance - If "water resistance" do not inscribed on the back case. The watch is not water resistance, extra care need to be taken.
2. Water Resistance (50m) - If "water resistance 5 Bar" is inscribed on the back case. The watch is suitable for wearing while swimming, in shallow water or light water activities such as taking a shower and car wash.
3. Water Resistance (100m) - If "water resistance 10 Bar" is inscribed on the back case. The watch is suitable for wearing while swimming, snorkeling and poolside diving, but it is not suitable for jet-skiing or scuba diving.
4. Water Resistance (200m) - If "water resistance 20 Bar" is inscribed on the back case. The watch is suitable for wearing while swimming, snorkeling and jet-skiing, but it is not suitable for scuba diving.
5. Diver's Watch (200m) - If "diver's watch 20 Bar" is inscribed on the back case. The watch is suitable for wearing while scuba diving (except at depths that require helium oxygen gas).
6. Non-Waters Resistance - If "water resistance" do not inscribed on the back case. The watch is not water resistance, extra care need to be taken.
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