Upon some search, they also did a collab with United Arrows, a japanese clothing company (I suppose it was a JDM only). It was released in 2020, and looks a lot like the Porter collab.

The United Arrows x G-Shock AWM-500 collaboration is the first full metal AWM-500 with a black IP - G-Central G-Shock Fan Site

G-Shock has teamed up with Japanese clothing brand United Arrows to release a limited edition G-Shock AWM-500 watch. This is the first AWM-500 collaboration

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I don't see the market flooded with these selling at half off, so they must have sold most of the ones they produced? I like the look and was considering one if the price was right, looks like I missed my chance.

 

I saw many recently on Yahoo Japan auction at very interesting prices.

 

I ike the AW/AWM-500. I think it has a unique design. But I never bought it because I want a second hand on my ana-digi watches.
So, I'm looking for a good reason to buy one. Perhaps, if I can find a Porter edition at a good price and in good condition (unlikely), I'll get it.

 

The AWM-500 has not gotten the attention most other foundational designs have. Since their introduction in 1989, there have only been 29 mainline variants not counting the few special collabs. Aside from the only multi-LCD models (the AWG-500 released in 2006), there have been few attempts to extend the design.

There were two size adjustments in the G-Shock Mini line, though. The mid-size EL BL GMN-500 and the small-case dual-LED GM-50. Cosmetically and structurally, they are identical across all three size variants.

There are several reasons I don't have more of this family (as opposed to a healthy representation of the 6600/6900 designs) in my collection and they all relate to the face of the watch. The skeletonized hour hand is, for some reason, hard for me to read quickly. Also, the tips of both hands are lumed but none of the indices are. This makes it pretty much a useless effect. I also find the ballast/counterweight on the minute hand to be distracting because it is relatively long and is arrow-tipped as you would expect the head of a hand to be. This is confusing.

And on the G-Shock Mini versions, the three, six, and nine indices are not the hour but rather minutes as in a regulator-style layout. But the hour hand is also centrally mounted, a placement that is definitely non-regulator. Then there's the 24-hour scale on the rehaut. Without a dedicated 24-hour hand, this is just odd.

The concentric design elements are clean and nicely balanced. However, I think it wouldn't be a stretch to say that it's perhaps a bit boring. I would hazard that there's simply not that much you can do with the fundamental arrangement of design elements. It's limited,

 

The concentric design elements are clean and nicely balanced. However, I think it wouldn't be a stretch to say that it's perhaps a bit boring.

I am not a fan of the mudmaster and the likes, to me they are too busy, too asymetric, and too "transformers" kind of shape. But yeah...that probably is why I like the AWM-500 so much, and why I mostly own squares and 2100s.

Good thing with G-Shock is that there is enough design variations, so you can usually find your spot.

 

The rose gold version has been sitting in the Casio Outlet since forever, and I always kinda consider it whenever I go browsing through there. But nah.

AWM500GD-4A | Brown Full Metal Watch - G-SHOCK | CASIO

This Outlet store product may not have original packaging or may be missing a manual. The product itself is in new condition. This is an AWM-500 Series of full-metal models of G-Shock's first analog-digital watches. Based on the AW-500 model that was released in 1989—the first-generation...

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Some colors are bound to outlets. Like some pink PRW3000 even at half price did not ring any bells with my friend who was in dire need of ABC watch. I asked why... his reply... but it's pink.

 

Not sure. Never seen one in flesh. Would of considered it in solar guise.
I think old style is kind of forgotten. times when it was cool are gone and now more expressive forms of analog digital are kings. It also was expensive to begin with during second run. 2100 would of not succeeded if it was priced at double of what i can get 2100 for now. Simple AW is about 195-200$ here and steel/solar is about 500-640$ so not a affordable one. For these who have other models like G100 it was just classic look on model they have. I think it combination of price and general low interest in specific style. Having successful and cheaper 2100 as competition did not help it in a bit either.

 

Having successful and cheaper 2100 as competition did not help it in a bit either.

Metal covered 2100s and 5600s took a lot of place in the catalog recently that's for sure. For less money.

My take is that anyone who remotely considered to own a AWM someday should not wait too long as the stocks are going to be scarce in a few years.

 

I have the black full metal AWM500 and really enjoy the watch. Its more comfortable on my wrist than full metal square or 2100. I don't think they are popular nor do they get mentioned much. But I think they are great full metal G with a screw down case back.

 

It might have to do with the fact that the skeleton hands donot really match with the dressy aesthetic of the watch and there is no lume to speak of. As mentioned before in the thread, the hour hand also makes it confusing to read the time. These might be some factors regarding to why this did not catch on.

 

It is a bit off topic but I solved the bad lume problem by swaping face from the aw-560d-7cv to aw-500ns

And also the aw-599 has a bit of lume, not much though

 

I think making good use of night time visibility is what this watch is missing. Compared to the 2100 which is a more popular ana-digi, this watch is a tad bit chunkier and more plain looking to do any colourful collabs on.

 

I picked up the basic AW at a good price, and I love wearing it. Distinctive and wears well. The minimal lume I can overlook since you can at least light up the LCD. The single button hand adjustment though is my least fave part. Would love the radio solar version, but I wanted to try out the shape first.

 

Love the design of the AWM-500. It is also more comfortable to wear than the metal square's.

 

Think I may be more of a silver guy, but the gold tone looks dope! Darn it, confusing me now.

 

I like the case and dial fine, but I truly hate the handset. I know it’s faithful to the original, but it’s not for me at all.

 

It is hard to read thats true

 

I had the gold metal version and loved it apart from one thing. Couldn't see the hour hand, it was red and just disappeared to my eyes. Built great though and felt fantastic on the wrist.

 

As for me as the owner, this is a very successful model