One of the best things about being into watches is that enduring icons don't always cost a near-literal arm and a leg. When it comes to champions of accessible style and design, no watch garners as much adoration and enthusiasm as the Casio G-Shock. Originally designed and brought to life by Kikuo Ibe, the G-Shock has been around since 1983 and that original creation has been the inspiration for an endless supply of G-Shock varients. In this piece, which was first posted back in August of 2016, Jack takes a look at some rare G-Shocks and gets a chance to speak to Mr. Ibe about how he brought the G to life.
Among some very interesting early G-Shocks, Jack was able to spend a few minutes with the rarest of the breed, the "Project Team Tough" model, which was a special edition given to the eight members of the original G-Shock development team. From early prototypes in metal to Ibe's own G-Shock, it's a fun look at the genesis of G-Shock and the foundation of a modern watch design icon.
Click here to read: "The World's Rarest G-Shock, And A Conversation With G-Shock Inventor Kikuo Ibe"