[wrsmith]

DW-5040 has been known for many months, but finally officially unveiled.

DW-5040PG-1 | CASIO

Add a definitive, solid statement to your style with a G-SHOCK 40th Anniversary Recrystallized limited-edition timepiece. We mark this anniversary with the DW-5040PG — an innovative new formation of the very first G-SHOCK, the DW-5000, which debuted 40 years ago in April 1983. The...

www.casio.com

 

[Time4Playnow]

Why, don't mind if I reply. This watch was just on my mind.

I really like it. (all except for the "biomass plastic" bs) The "recrystalized" SS on the caseback, buckle, and strap keeper makes it kind of unique. And it appears to have a (not sure what they call it) 'metallic'? gold LCD, similar to the DW-5035d's in silver - so those two together will be a very nice pair, IMO. I already have the 5035d, on a combi bracelet.

As @acadian mentioned, the colors are somewhat repetitive - but I like them a lot, so I'm okay with it. This particular watch still has enough differences from the GW-M5610 and my Porter square to make it worthwhile. It appears the price will be right around $300. A little high maybe, but doable. I look forward to this release..

 

[Shoota70]

I kinda wish it was Solar MB6 but I guess it doesn’t really matter

 

[Plasticone]

Really like it but the rumored price of $300+ is definitely a downer.

 

[Time4Playnow]

I kinda wish it was Solar MB6 but I guess it doesn’t really matter

Yeah for that matter I'd rather that it be a "GW" instead of a DW, with World Time too. But hey...whatcha gonna do.

 

[acadian]

figured I'd wear my custom DW-1983 homage that I built 5 years ago. 😅

 

[kj2]

Just preordered one. Little bit bummer it doesn't have Solar and/or MB6.

 

[sky_sun]

real pictures

 

[JBski]

I may get one to keep my DW-5000-1jf company.

 

[kubr1ck]

Yeah, a lot of us already have squares in this colorway, but this one stands out for it's uniquely textured caseback, keeper and buckle. And non-solar, non-MB6 DW screwbacks have been a tradition now since the inception of the brand, so that's not an issue for me either. One less watch I have to put on the window sill.

 

[blackeye]

Looks great! I'll definitely be getting this model and would like to mod it with a plain black buckle and plain rubber keeper.

Does anyone know where I can find those parts?

 

[Shoota70]

Just preordered one. Little bit bummer it doesn't have Solar and/or MB6.

Where?

 

[wrsmith]

Bad viewing angle apparently ..
🤦‍♂️

 

[Chris20nyy]

I'm in.

I don't think the price is unreasonable personally. And love the differentiation from previous anniversary models.

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[James142]

Looks pretty sweet ... 🧐🤔

Must ... resist 🥴

(who am I kidding? 🤣)

 

[blackeye]

Just preordered one. Little bit bummer it doesn't have Solar and/or MB6.

Did you pay $300 msrp?

 

[kj2]

Where?

Netherlands. Plazajuwelier

 

[kj2]

Did you pay $300 msrp?

Yes. €300

 

[BeefyMcWhatNow]

I've decided that because it's a very (understandably) repetitive design, if I get one, I'd then have to get them all from every anniversary, which is obviously what Casio wants (again, understandably) and I'd never wear them all, so because I'm in the fortunate position to own a very tidy original DW5000, I'm gonna let this one pass me by, but I do really like the back cover

 

[TTV]

Does this DW-5040 have STN display or just regural LCD?