Keanu Reeves, Tom Cruise, Takuya Kimura, and Junichi Okada.
Here are memorable models worn in movies and television dramas!
With its toughness and rugged design, G-SHOCK has often appeared in movies and television dramas.
This article introduces G-SHOCK models actually worn on screen.
Speed (1994), Keanu Reeves: DW-5000C
Worn by Jack, the SWAT officer played by lead actor Keanu Reeves.
Even in the extreme conditions of a bomb-disposal scene, the G-SHOCK keeps accurate time.
A film with time at the heart of its story featuring a G-SHOCK makes me proud!
This model is something of an origin point for G-SHOCK。
It appears during the bus bomb-disposal scenes and intense pursuits, memorably conveying toughness.
It is now discontinued, but the current DW-5600RL, the familiar GW-M5610U, and the higher-end DW-5000R capture a similar feel.
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Where to Buy the Casio GW-M5610U-1
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Where to Buy the Casio DW-5000R-1A
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Here are the differences between those 3 models.
| Model | GW-M5610U | DW-5000R | DW-5600RL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance |  |  |  |
| Raised Bezel Step | Step | No step | Step |
| Case Back | Panel-back case | Screw-back case | Panel-back case |
| List Price | 24,200 yen | 33,000 yen | 14,300 yen |
| Features | LED light Tough Solar Radio-controlled timekeeping 5600-series strap | LED light Battery powered Tire-pattern strap | LED light Battery powered 5600-series strap |
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The Alluring Red Frame: Original-Color G-SHOCKs, DW-5000R, DW-5600RL, and GW-M5610U
Mission: Impossible: DW-5300, DW-6900, and MTG-910
Mission: Impossible: DW-5300
The watch used in installment 1 of the Tom Cruise spy-action series Mission: Impossible was the DW-5300.
Its substantial face with a rubber protector has the rugged design characteristic of G-SHOCKs of that era.
This G-SHOCK was never released in Japan.
the Google image-search results page for G-SHOCK DW-5300 is shown here.
It remained difficult to obtain for a long time.
Unfortunately, it is hard to find today, but the inexpensive Casio W-218, inspired by the DW-5300 is an affordable and popular alternative.
If practicality and a military-inspired look are what you want, the W-218 is worth considering.
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CASIO W-218H: An Inexpensive Casio Inspired by the G-SHOCK DW-5300, With a Band-Swap Experiment
M:I-2 (2000): DW-6900-1
The 2nd installment features the DW-6900-1, a particularly popular G-SHOCK.
Its round case and 3-window design give it a masculine, street-style feel.
It is clearly visible in action scenes, and its tough image fits the film's atmosphere perfectly.
It remains easy to obtain and is loved as a G-SHOCK staple.
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M:I:III (2006): MTG-910
The 3rd installment features the higher-end MTG-910.
Its hybrid construction incorporates metal parts, combining a premium feel with durability.
It is now discontinued and unavailable.
The MTG series continued to evolve afterward.
As the film series progresses, you can see G-SHOCK evolving along with it.
Today, MT-G models such as the MTG-B4000 form the successor line.
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Most current MR-G models have analog displays, but there is also the MRG-B5000, which brings the 5000 series into MR-G.
If G-SHOCK means a digital display to you, consider getting one.
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24: DW-6600
Jack Bauer, played by Kiefer Sutherland, wears a DW-6600.
It is a practical, military-style G-SHOCK suited to a CTU, or Counter Terrorist Unit, agent with a special-forces background.
Its broad EL backlight is a distinctive feature, suited to nighttime missions and operations.
It is still reissued every few years, but it can be hard to obtain, so models such as the DW-6900 mentioned earlier serve as successors in spirit are popular alternatives.
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Kyojo (2020), Starring Takuya Kimura: GMW-B5000D
In the tense police-academy drama Kyojo, Takuya Kimura wore
the GMW-B5000D, a full-metal interpretation of G-SHOCK's original DW-5000 design。
Its silver metal body has a restrained shine and a substantial presence.
It works with both formal and casual clothes and has remained popular since its release.
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A G-SHOCK Fan's Dream: CASIO G-SHOCK GMW-B5000, the Full-Metal Square in Silver
SP (2007), Starring Junichi Okada: G-5600
Worn in the Drama: G-5600 → A Current Alternative Is the GW-5610U
Junichi Okada wore the G-5600 in the drama SP.
Its simple, streamlined design suits a drama about specialized protective duties.
Since the G-5600 is now discontinued, the GW-5610U is a modern option with similar looks and specifications.
With solar charging and radio-controlled timekeeping, it suits everyday use too.
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My Take: G-SHOCK Plays a Role in the Story, Too
A G-SHOCK in a movie or drama is more than just a prop.
It helps establish the scene and the character's background, playing an important part in the storytelling.
Many of the models introduced here can still be purchased today.
If you are unsure which G-SHOCK to choose, why not let the atmosphere of a favorite movie or drama guide you?