Casio G-Shock Street Spirit – it's time for street art to take the floor!
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Casio G-Shock Street Spirit – it's time for street art to take the floor!
The G-Shock Street Spirit watch series draws inspiration from street culture. Each of the five watches in the series is covered with unique graffiti that resembles a street artist's work. This effect makes them wearable art pieces that make a statement on the wrist.
G-Shock Street Spirit – because art matters
Today, graffiti has become an inseparable part of cities and suburbs. The origins of this art can be traced back to the 1960s and 1970s. The forerunner of graffiti was an American called Cornbread. He painted the name of his beloved on the walls of his native Philadelphia. He wasn’t the one. Shortly after him, people started to do the same. Simple words turned into intricate images that became an integral part of hip-hop culture. It was a manifestation of rebellion, a desire to express and popularise important matters.
For quite a long time, graffiti was seen as vandalism, so increasingly severe sanctions were imposed on the creators. The breakthrough came in the 1980s, when graffiti made its way into galleries and gained recognition. The early 21st was heavily influenced by the artist who signs himself as Banksy. His identification mark is the details created with stencils. He addresses social and political issues in his works. Graffiti and street art became a kind of inspiration for the G-Shock Street Spirit watch series. Each of the five models is distinctive in terms of design and colour.
Five remarkable G-Shock Street Spirit watches
The G-Shock GA-110SS-1AER model is covered in patterns, more precisely in decorative letters. It boasts a vibrant combination of purple, black and white. The wall surface is achieved through Garal colour moulding. The marbled effect was created thanks to the combination of different colours of resin. In addition to its visual appeal, this model is equipped with a number of useful functions such as world time (48 cities), a 1/100-second stopwatch, a timer, five alarms, a calendar and an auto LED light. In addition, the watch is shock-resistant and water-resistant up to 20 BAR. Its magnetic resistance, however, is in accordance with ISO 764, certifying that the watch is protected against magnetic fields.
The G-Shock Street Spirit DW-5000SS-1ER watch is a subdued model in black and silver. The base of the watch is translucent resin. A new method, stamping, was used to obtain the intricate brick pattern characterised by reliefs and cut-outs. The watch is equipped with an electroluminescent Afterglow backlight, thanks to which, the time can be easily read in the dark. A useful feature is the Alarm Flash, the watch not only makes a sound but also flashes. A calendar up to the year 2039 is also built in.
The G-Shock Street Spirit DW-5000SS-1ER watch is a subdued model in black and silver. Translucent grey resin is used as the base. A new method, stamping, was used to create a brick pattern of protrusions and indents. The watch is equipped with an electro-luminescent Afterglow backlight, thanks to which, the time can be easily read in the dark. A useful feature is the Alarm Flash – the watch doesn’t only make a sound but also flashes when the alarm goes off. In addition, the model comes with a built-in calendar up to the year 2039.
Another in the series is the G-Shock GX-56SS-1ER watch. Thanks to a slightly larger size, it looks very unique. Green, blue, black, and white colours seamlessly blend together. The watch features a stone finish that resembles a wall. This effect was made with the Garal moulding technique that mixes different colours and textures of resin. The model is not only shock-resistant but also resistant to dust and mud. The Tough Solar power and fully automatic EL backlighting make it a reliable assistant.
The GM-5600SS-1ER is reminiscent of the spray painting used to create graffiti. The base colour is silver, over which masking in blue and gold has been applied. The resin strap has been covered with metallic paint and inkjet printing. The G-Shock GM-5600SS-1 watch is not only extremely resistant, but also accurate +/- 15 seconds per month. It features a multifunction alarm, as well as a flash alarm. The extremely bright electroluminescent Afterglow backlight is also very useful during everyday use. The watch also features a stopwatch, a timer, as well as a full auto calendar set to the year 2099.
The GM-5600SS-1ER watch is reminiscent of the spray painting used to create graffiti. A repeated process of masking and colourful IP application create an innovative design with a pattern of overlapping splashes of blue and gold, while emphasising the silver base colour of the metal bezel. The resin strap is covered with metallic paint and inkjet printing. The G-Shock GM-5600SS-1 watch is not only extremely resistant, but also accurate within +/- 15 seconds per month. It features a multi-function alarm and a flash alert. The extremely bright electroluminescent Afterglow backlight is also very useful during everyday use. The watch also features a stopwatch, a timer, as well as a full auto calendar set to the year 2099.
Last but not least, the GM-2100SS-1AER watch catches the eye with its energetic choice of colours, which are applied on each other through a repeated process of masking. The bezel, dial and strap are adorned with graffiti. The minute and hour hands are coated with a special luminescent paint. The strap is made from resin with fluorescent paint and finished with multi-angle pattern printing in blue, black, and white plus lime green screen printing. The dial features colourful ink with a translucent look. The watch features a double LED light (LED light for the face + LED backlight for the digital display). This model features a mute feature with the push of buttons.
G-Shock Street Spirit watches – for those who are hungry for art
The G-Shock Street Spirit watches are moving with the times. They are an embodiment of street art and culture, showcasing unique designs and colours. Graffiti has become deeply ingrained in our daily lives, and now, it's making its way onto our wrists. Each watch captures the spirit and character of this now iconic art. Get inspired!
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