G-SHOCK Partners with French Streetwear Brand Pigalle for Two Limited Edition Models

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G-SHOCK PARTNERS WITH FRENCH STREETWEAR BRAND PIGALLE FOR TWO LIMITED EDITION MODELS
Top European Streetwear Brand Teams Up With G-SHOCK on Custom Designs

DOVER, NJ, OCTOBER 25, 2017 -Today, Casio G-SHOCK unveils two new limited edition watches in collaboration with French streetwear brand Pigalle. Inspired by recent sporty collections, the two new models combine Pigalle founder Stéphane Ashpool’s renowned aesthetics with G-SHOCK’s signature toughness for a new take on the DW5600 case design. The collaboration watches are available in two colorways and a limited quantity of 1800 pieces total.

The DW5600PGW-7 offers a sleek white band with hints of pink on the face and buckle, while the DW5600PGB-1 features a black band with hints of silver. Both watches feature Pigalle branding on the face and band as well as the signature Pigalle box logo engraved on the back. The logo is also visible in the face’s background when illuminated.

Casio’s collaboration with Pigalle is a natural fit as both brands value creativity and innovation. The project originally began when Stéphane Ashpool brought a group of 15 young designers to the CASIO headquarters in Japan to learn about G-SHOCK’s creator, Mr. Ibe. Now, G-SHOCK and Pigalle have teamed up to create a watch that blends cutting edge technology with Stéphane Ashpool’s unique high fashion and urban influence.

Each limited edition model comes equipped with standard G-SHOCK technology of shock resistance and 200M water resistance, as well as an EL backlight, flash alert, multi-function alarm, stopwatch, countdown timer, date display and a full auto calendar -- all in a 42.8mm case.

The limited edition DW5600PGW-7 and DW5600PGB-1 will retail for $140 and will be available for purchase beginning in November 2017 at select Macy’s, select fashion apparel ,gshock.com, and the G-SHOCK Soho Store.

About G-SHOCK
CASIO’s shock-resistant G-SHOCK watch is synonymous with toughness, born from the developer Mr. Ibe’s dream of ‘creating a watch that never breaks’. Over 200 handmade samples were created and tested to destruction until finally in 1983 the first, now iconic G-SHOCK hit the streets of Japan and began to establish itself as ‘the toughest watch of all time’. Each watch encompasses the 7 elements; electric shock resistance, gravity resistance, low temperature resistance, vibration resistance, water resistance, shock resistance and toughness. The watch is packed with Casio innovations and technologies to prevent it from suffering direct shock; this includes internal components protected with urethane and suspended timekeeping modules inside the watch structure. Since its launch, G-SHOCK has continued to evolve, continuing to support on Mr. Ibe’s mantra “never, never give up." www.gshock.com.


About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of “creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.casio.com.