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At This Price, G-Shock Is Basically Giving Away an Iconic Tool Watch

Even at full price, the 6900 is exceptional value. So how about 60 percent off?

Casio G-Shock DW6900Casio

By Jack Seemer

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When it comes to G-Shock watches, variety is part of their appeal.

Every year brings dozens of limited editions, which arrive in all shapes and sizes — each one a reminder that no Casio collection is ever truly complete.

That said, there’s just something about the classics. And for one-and-done collectors, G-Shock watches hardly come more textbook than the DW6900-1V.

Casio G-Shock DW6900
No Casio collection is ever truly complete. But for one-and-done collectors, the DW6900-1V is hard to beat.
Casio

An icon since 1995

Even at full price ($100), the stalwart model represents exceptional value.

The first solo design of Ryusuke Moriai — whose CV also includes the Frogman, CasiOak and myriad MR-G watches — the DW6900-1V has handedly endured the test of time.

That’s thanks to its signature round case that becomes instantly recognizable when paired with a bold front button and triple-graph face.

Casio G-Shock DW6900
A large front button, which actives the backlight, and its triple-graph display are both part of the DW6900-1V’s signature aesthetic.
Casio

Combine that with its durable resin body, category-defining shock resistance and 200 meters of water resistance and it becomes clear why everyone from military personnel to skaters have turned to the DW6900-1V since its release in 1995.

Casio G-Shock DW6900
The DW6900-1V was the first solo design of G-Shock legend Ryusuke Moriai.
Casio

Appreciate in value

Here’s the thing, though. It’s not going for full price — not even close.

On Amazon, the iconic watch has dropped to just $40, representing a 60 percent markdown from its price on Casio’s website. Even better: the watch isn’t coming from a gray market reseller but the brand itself via its official Amazon page.

In other words, the DW6900-1V is now the cheapest G-Shock on all of Amazon and, arguably, the best value watch across the brand’s entire catalog.

About the Author:

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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