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As time passes, the G-Shock brand becomes more and more timeless. G-Shock watches are the soundtrack to many memories. As most know, G-Shock has been around for 35 years killing the watch game, year after year, and with that many years in, there is no way a celebration won’t be had. So a massive bash is exactly what G-Shock decided to throw.

Let me paint the picture for you. Let’s take it back to this past Thursday. New York City. A surprisingly warm evening for November. Theatre at Madison Square Garden filled with G-Shock fans and the press from all over the world. Drinks are flowing. Popcorn is popping (it was actually already in boxes, but you get what I mean). The vibes were awesome. Between the extraordinary archive of watches on display in a pop up museum donned with a big lit up G-Shock sign, the numerous respected ambassadors and having the G-Shock engineering legend in the house, attendees had the perfect setting to take 143438 photos/videos to share with their friends.

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David Johnson VP of Timepiece, Casio America, Inc. was the MC for the press portion of the event.

Mr. Kikuo Ibe, Founding Father of G-SHOCK and research was loved by the crowd.

On stage were: Matthew Hranek, Full Time traveler, explorer, eater and drinker, Condé Nast Traveler editor, photographer, director and author of “A Man and His Watch,” Adam Craniates, Red Bar Crew Co-Founder, Watch Collector, Freelance Writer, Mr. Kikuo Ibe, Louie Vito, a G-SHOCK Athlete, Professional Snowboarder, Olympian and Ronnie Fieg, Owner of KITH.

Eric Haze, Graphic Artist, G-Shock loyalist and Collaborator was shared his passion for G-Shock watches.

But these festivities were not all G-Shock had in store for its fans as a give back for 35 years of love. Oh no, it was not.

As people were filing in to get to their seats, drink in hand and that already popped popcorn in another, Virgil Abloh hit the stage and started his set. AND basically started the party. Between bumping “Bodak Yellow” and getting everyone to rap along to “Dreams And Nightmares,” Virgil set the scene for what was to come next. Muthaf***ing A$AP Mob!

As we all waited for the crew to bless the stage, their DJ got things started with some classic A$AP tracks. And before we knew it A$AP Nast hit the stage and performed “Nasty’s World.” It didn’t take long before everyone was on their feet, dancing and feeling all the vibes. Soon after, A$AP Twelvyy, A$AP Rocky and the rest of the mob were on the stage performing hits after hits. The energy between A$AP Mob and the audience was electric. People were dancing in aisles, drinks in everyone’s hands and of course, they were all rapping the lyrics at the top of their lungs. These fans were ready for what was going down! SO when A$AP Ferg came out, the energy was at an all time high!

Ferg performed his hit tracks from the beginning of his career to now, including “Shabba,” “New Level,” “Coach Cartier,” “Plain Jane” and more. And it wouldn’t be an A$AP Mob show if they didn’t perform “Yamborghini High” and paid tribute to A$AP Yams. And Yams wasn’t the only one that received a tribute. Ferg made sure to take a moment to shout out Meek Mill and asked everyone to sign the petition to lesson his sentence.

Before closing out the show, Ferg thanked G-Shock for having the A$AP Mob and obviously the fans for all their support. But it was clear that A$AP Mob deserved the thanks for putting on probably one of the best shows the audience would have seen this year.

Happy 35th Anniversary to G-Shock!

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As we know the art of graffiti is deeply etched in New York City’s history along with the pioneers of this culture like legendary artist, Futura. Making his claim to fame in the early seventies during the rise of the NYC subway graffiti age, he was one of many who turned his work into actual art.

G-Shock recognized this icon and decided to collaborate with him once again on a new line of watches featuring his recent atomic illustrations that he used with Converse. The G-Shock GDX6900FTR-1 model will have the graphics throughout the face and strap creating a monochrome design. This collaboration is set to hit stores June 1st and retailing at $180.

This anticipated collection with G-Shock will include many characteristics like being shock and 200MM water resistance, auto LED backlight and 2 Multi-Function Alarms and 1 Snooze Alarm.

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Kikuo Ibe, inventor of the G-Shock watch, has a drive to innovate and push boundaries that is intoxicating. Despite his small frame and faint voice, the words he speaks, although few, radiate enthusiasm. “I knew (the watch) would make such a big impact on the market,” he says softly. During a presentation he recently gave at G-Shock’s Soho store, Ibe projected an image of himself as a superhero onto a screen. He calls himself the “Super G-man.” His alter ego inspires everyone in the room to “never give up!” His drive keeps him going, motivating him to push limits, to test and retest and to turn fantasy into a reality.

What’s Ibe’s latest challenge? A pure Gold G-Shock watch. “This is a concept model that we have to try,” he explains. Ibe has decided to turn the most malleable of all metals into a shock absorbing watch. His goal is to make G-Shock “the strongest brand in the U.S,” and he will not back down from difficulties.

I recently met the engineer and discussed everything from what it inspires him to his favorite superhero.

The aesthetic of your product is vibrant and edgy. What inspires you to keep in touch with all the latest trends?

I tend to be interested in everything, not only music or art… everything.

How would you define your work?

Happiness. My work is defined by everything little thing that make me happy.

Which watch is your favorite model?

The first model.

Your work has a fluid understanding of gender, how come?

Our members and I are trying to challenge new technology with new materials, new designs, everything. As a result, we produce so many products… and unbreakable is everything to us, even breaking gender-boundaries. For G-Shock it’s almost common sense, technology is the priority.

What do you strive to accomplish next?

Recently we have developed a GPS watch where you can receive any signal anywhere. Everybody could be a space-traveller in the near future.

Who is your favorite super-hero?

Leonardo da Vinci.

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The G-Shock company continues to push the envelope and embrace the hip-hop culture with the unveiling of the G-Shock “Camo” series. A private, invite only, event got the ball rolling and the atmosphere toed the line of chic and urban. Drinks flowed and industry tastemakers, such as DJ Clark Kent and Curtains (of En Noir fame), mingled with journalists such as Cory Townes and other brand ambassadors from all over NYC. The vibe turned up midway through the festivities as music from Fetty Wap, Kanye West, and Big Sean made the champagne flutes and glasses of Hennessy tremble. A photo booth gave all those in attendance ample opportunity to style on ‘em. The G-Shock Camo series is available now, online and at retailers nationwide.

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The watch  features the inscriptions of the Violette logo on the band and Va$htie’s signature on the back of the case. The watch is available for purchase at G-Shock’s Soho location, Macy’s and Vashtie’s very own Violette. The watch comes with a free t-shirt baring Vashtie’s body when purchasing online.

Get on your girl’s good side and cop her this watch for Christmas!

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Casio G-Shock has released their September 2014 Collection and it is quite colorful and unique. The collection will feature three different packs:

-Hyper Color Series: Features two digital LED displays with an analog dial

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-Men in Rescue Red Series: Features a muted-out red hue

Look out for the new collection throughout the fall and make sure to grab you a fly, new watch.

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