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It\u2019s been 41 years since Casio debuted the very first G-Shock digital watch, and its latest timepiece is the brand\u2019s most faithful recreation to date. The new G-Shock DW-5000R<\/a> is visually near-identical to the original DW-5000C launched in 1983 \u2014 right down to the length, and dimple positioning on the watch strap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The rugged appeal of the original DW-5000C carries plenty of nostalgic charm, but it was a novel concept when it first launched. Its creator, Casio engineer Kikuo Ibe,<\/a> was inspired to make a damage-resistant timepiece after his mechanical watch shattered on the ground when it fell off his wrist. The resulting G-Shock design was intended to have \u201ctriple 10\u201d resistance \u2014 meaning a battery life of ten years, water resistance of 10 bar, and capable of surviving a 10-meter drop. G-Shock went on to become one of most iconic watch brands in the world with a strong association with streetwear culture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n In a press release<\/a>, Casio says the DW-5000R is a \u201chigher level of reproduction\u201d than some of its previous reissues<\/a> sold in limited quantities \u2014 suggesting it might be a permanent fixture in the G-Shock lineup. There are a few minor differences, however: the case size has slightly increased to 42.3mm from 41.6mm, the buttons are shorter than the original, and the \u201cwater resist\u201d figure reads \u201c20 BAR\u201d instead of \u201c200M,\u201d for example. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n Some specifications have received a modern update, such as a new LED backlight and the use of \u201cbiomass plastic\u201d on the bezel and band to reduce environmental impact. Otherwise, the case is still made from stainless steel and it has all the same features you\u2019d expect, including a stopwatch timer, a multi-functional alarm, and a calendar display. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n