Casio's G-SHOCK Origami: Blending the Old and the New in a Timeless Timepiece

The Casio G-SHOCK has long been lauded as a watch enthusiast’s must-have. It’s not just the ’tough as nails’ durability that appeals to many, nor merely the reliability it offers as a timepiece. What sets the G-SHOCK apart is Casio’s knack for using it as a canvas for varied designs and numerous collaborations—something for every wrist, every style.

Casio’s latest offering, the G-SHOCK Origami Collection, brings a heartwarming touch of traditional Japanese craft to the well-loved G-SHOCK range, intimidatingly robust and eminently stylish. The Origami Collection employs two classic G-SHOCK models — the DW5600 and DW6900 — and respectfully drapes them with delicate nuances of the centuries-old Japanese paper folding art.

Far from being completely fresh releases, the Origami Collection essentially incorporates subtle redesigns to the familiar DW5600 and DW6900 editions. They manifest as simple yet striking differences: the case pattern, the light, and the caseback. These touches freshly adorn the time-honored G-SHOCK models, rendering them worthy homages to a revered Japanese craft. More so, the G-SHOCK Origami encapsulates Casio’s dexterity in innovating and experimenting with design, further strengthening the G-SHOCK’s reputation of cool and chic versatility.