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What happens when the DW-5000C — the original G-SHOCK —is reimagined for today in purely analog form?
The 2500 Series was born of this question.
With the design concept “Depth in Shadow,”we focused on what it means to truly read time and what we gain from engaging with time in analog.
This, along with a commitment to minimalist beauty,led us to capture the passage of time in delicately textured handsand a dial that catch the light to create ever-changing shadows.
With this collection of timepieces,we have not merely returned to the origin of G-SHOCK in an analog version.
We have elevated timekeeping design to deliver even greater timeless, enduring value.
Pure, tough watches that speak to those who love streamlined, quality timepieces.
G-SHOCK DNA
The G-SHOCK 2500 series carry on the toughness and functional beauty of the first-ever G-SHOCK, even as they redefine the DW-5000C with today’s technology and values. Setting aside the ornamental, we focused on carefully refining the essential to create a minimalist design that is both timelessly beautiful and reliably practical.
What it means to read time
Analog allows you to intuitively sense, just from the position of the hands, how much time has passed and how much remains, a real advantage in reading time. The watch hands and indexes of the 2500 series, even the depth of the dial itself, are carefully crafted to be even more intuitive, embodying the essence of what it means to read time.
Minimalist functional beauty
At the heart of toughness is functionality like shock resistance and 20-bar water resistance. By focusing on these features, we achieve an even purer expression of the G-SHOCK heritage of functional beauty. This is refined design and compact proportions that naturally suit a variety of settings and styles.
Pure high-performance analog, true heir to the original DW-5000
A clean, contemporary analog dial that makes reading time easy and intuitive, paired with the octagonal case — the unmistakable signature of the first-ever G-SHOCK. The analog movement developed specifically for this line of timepieces is, fittingly, crafted at Yamagata Casio, the G-SHOCK “mother factory.”
We add a new feature, Multi-Mission Date, to deliver digital functionality in an analog display, and retain the shock resistance, 20-bar water resistance, and exceptional practical utility of the original.
The refined beauty of a fully analog design with all of the distinctive presence and exciting potential that G-SHOCK represents — the 2500 series is destined to become the next new iconic G-SHOCK
True toughness performs every second
The tail of the small seconds hand is adorned with the Shock Resist mark, telling the story of G-SHOCK origins. Vibrating with each passing second, the mark shows that the watch’s shock resistant construction is hard at work.
More than mere decoration, with the Shock Resist mark, you know that each 2500 watch is built to be a consistently reliable timekeeping companion.
Multi-Mission Date: Multiple roles to fulfill multiple functions
The 2500 series are equipped with Multi-Mission Date, a fan-shaped three-cell window at the 3 o’clock position that displays more than just the date. Depending on the function in use, the same window can show elapsed time for the stopwatch, setting information, and more.
Set the day, month, and year on Multi-Mission Date to create a fully automatic calendar for a fully analog watch. The date is automatically adjusted according to the calendar, eliminating the hassle of manually correcting dates at the end of the month or during leap years.
Materials and form craft a dial with depth and dimension
The play of light and shadow created by the dimensional form of the dial and the sharp definition of the bar indexes achieves a look of stunning depth and even more reliable readability.
The GAC-2500 features a resin dial that enhances its light and airy expression.
The GMC-2500 with metal-clad bezel features a brass dial treated with a sunray or honed finish, depending on the dial color, for stylish subtlety that highlights the natural textures of the metal.
Band design highlights unique styles
The compact case that comfortably fits any wrist is a key feature of the 2500 series. This is paired with a band also meticulously designed for even more comfort.
Each 2500 timepiece features a band designed to complement the style of the exterior design, completing the distinctive look of the individual model.
YOSHIROTTEN
Artist / Art Director
Born in 1983, an artist and art director whose practice is shaped by an intuitive sensitivity to both nature and technology.
The work explores a fluid world in which seemingly opposing forces—light and matter, spirituality and empiricism, the ancient and the future—intersect, dissolve, and coexist.
As the founder of design studio YAR, the practice spans a diverse range of visual disciplines, including advertising, events, logotypes, interior and exterior spaces, web, and film, while continually exploring the boundaries between art and design.
Major solo exhibitions include SUN (2023, Japan National Stadium, Large Vehicle Parking Area) and FUTURE NATURE II In Kagoshima (2024, Kirishima Open-Air Museum of Art, Kagoshima).
In October 2026, the largest exhibition to date will be presented at TOKYO NODE.
https://yoshirotten.com/
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Born in Tokyo in 1952. Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, master’s degree program, and making his debut in 1978 with the album Thousand Knives. In the same year, participated in the formation of the legendary techno group Yellow Magic Orchestra. Producing pop albums and numerous classical compositions, two operas, and nearly 45 original film/TV scores, his film soundtracks have won prestigious awards, including an Academy Award, two Golden Globes, a Grammy, and more. Sakamoto also made considerable contributions to the art world with his work exhibited in museums worldwide (Seoul, 2018; Beijing, 2021; Cheng-du, 2023; Tokyo, 2024). As an activist for many decades, he focused on environmental conservation and world peace, including founding the forest preservation organization “more trees”, and the “Tohoku Youth Orchestra” to support the victims of the Tohoku Earthquake through music. Sakamoto passed away on March 28, 2023.
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Specifications
- Shock Resistant
- 200-meter water resistance
- Hand shift feature
- 1-second stopwatch
- Second hand sleep function
- Date display
- Full auto-calendar (to year 2099)
- LED light