To truly capture the spirit of the first G-SHOCK, CASIO prioritized the production process for the DW-5000R. Initially produced in 1983, the DW-5000C was manufactured at Yamagata CASIO, the company’s main factory. Honoring this legacy, CASIO chose to produce the DW-5000R at Yamagata CASIO as well. Today, while most resin models are produced primarily in Asia, including China, the “Made in Japan” designation for this model underscores a deeper narrative that extends beyond a mere design revival. Reflecting this intent, “JAPAN” is inscribed in a brick pattern at the dial’s lower portion—a detail absent in prior reissues. This subtle yet meaningful addition reinforces CASIO’s commitment to faithfully recreating the original and emphasizing G-SHOCK’s Japanese heritage.
CASIO had a clear vision for production, but the road to commercialization was far from simple. When the first model was developed in the 1980s, all designs were hand-drawn—a stark contrast to today’s 3D digital workflows. CASIO converted these original drawings into 3D data to produce prototypes, but noticeable size discrepancies emerged compared to the originals. Given the era's limitations—less precise molds and broader tolerances in mass production—this difference was expected. CASIO recognized that digital reproductions alone couldn’t replicate the original exactly, so they reversed the process: instead of relying solely on drawings, they used the physical model itself as a primary reference, rethinking the design process to ensure accuracy.
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