Casio’s G-SHOCK watch inspired by origami

Casio’s origami-Inspired by G-SHOCK clock Let the wearer feel the texture of washi paper paper Around the bezel and band of accessories. Rooted in the traditions of New Year’s Day, the Japanese New Year celebration, this model pays homage to ancient Japanese crafts. In fact, this series utilizes Japanese paper, a material used in origami, and reflects that by placing the tactility of Japanese paper on the surface of the watch design.

The bezel and band incorporate “paper” molded from polymer and are finished with a delicate fibrous texture. Dotted graphics across the bezel and strap recreate visual guides used in origami diagrams. These marks indicate valley and mountain folds and provide clues to the user as to where to bend the paper. Casio has taken inspiration from origami and applied it as an ornament to the G-SHOCK watch, directly referencing the traditional craft.

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A picture of a crane is drawn on the display and camera back.

Inspired by Casio’s origami, the G-SHOCK watch’s silhouette highlights the crisp, broken lines of the watch’s design. When light hits this edge, it sparkles and makes the design stand out even more. They are a kind of symbolism that recalls the practice of craft, and this continues even when the LED backlight is on. Here, cranes, widely known as symbols of longevity and peace, feature on display.

When the wearer flips the accessory over, it forms part of the 5600 series. companythe very same crane is embedded in the case back. The packaging also reflects the origami tradition, with the box reflecting the color and texture of washi paper and the design of the lines around the accessory. You can feel the texture of washi paper from the appearance to the surface texture. The company says origami details are incorporated into every element, from the bezel and band to the packaging design.

Casio’s G-SHOCK has an origami motif that gives you the feel of Japanese paper.

This series utilizes materials used in origami, washi, and traditional paper art practices.

The dotted graphics reproduce the visual guides used in origami diagrams.

Detailed illustration of clock design

The bezel and band are finished with a delicate fibrous texture.