Does G-Shock’s Surprise Drop Mark the Start of a New Watch Trend?

LA artistJoshua Vides brings his renowned style to a pair of G-Shock icons, teasing a broader movement within watchmaking.

Black Casio G-Shock digital watch with white graphic accents and a red background.

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By Jack Seemer

Published March 11, 2026

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If three’s a trend, then two-dimensional watches are officially in.

Designed in tandem with visual artist Joshua Vides, the DW5600JV-7 and DW6900JV-1 follow in the footsteps of the D1 Milano Sketch and G-Shock’s own Origami Series.

Two Casio G-Shock digital watches, one black with white accents and one white with black sketch-like patterns, displayed against a black background. — The DW5600JV-7 and DW6900JV-1 adopt Vides’s signature art style, giving them a two-dimensional look.

That means they adopt the appearance of a two-dimensional sketch, defying the rules of physics for a striking illusion that makes each watch pop off the wearer’s wrist.

Black Casio G-Shock digital watch with white outlined details worn on a wrist with a dark checkered sleeve. — G-Shock’s recently released Origami Series (pictured) went in a similar direction, resulting in an eye-catching appearance.

For this collaboration, Vides chose two G-Shock classics as the backdrop for his “Reality to Idea” concept.

Digital Casio G-Shock watch face with black and white comic-style design and time displayed as 10:58:50. — Handwritten text adds a layered finish for collectors.

Black Casio G-Shock digital watch with white abstract patterns and a rectangular digital display. — The graphic treatment even extends to the bands of each watch.

The DW5600JV-7, a square model that takes after the original G-Shock watch from the 1980s, arrives in white, with bold black strokes across the band and bezel that resemble a permanent marker.

An inverse colorway defines the DW6900JV-1, which makes for a more subtle variation on G-Shock’s iconic 1995 design often called the “Three Eyes” for triple-graph dial.

Hand holding a black Casio G-Shock digital watch with white graphic patterns and matching black box in the background. — The 6900 series watch is often called the “Three Eyes” model for its trio of graphs on the dial.

Despite their light-hearted appearance, however, both models uphold the brand’s reputation for tough timekeeping.

They feature G-Shock’s signature shock-resistant construction and 200 meters of water resistance, while a 1/100-second stopwatch, countdown timer and multi-function alarm underscore their overall utility for everyday wear.

White Casio G-Shock digital watch with black sketch-style markings on the band and bezel. — The 5600 takes after G-Shock’s original square watch from the 1980s.

Stainless steel back of a white Casio DW-5600JV watch with engraved model and water resistance details. — Vides’s signature can be found engraved on the caseback of each watch.

Availability and pricing

In a rare move for one-off G-Shock models, the DW5600JV-7 and DW6900JV-1 will launch in the US rather than Japan, debuting at a pop-up event in Los Angeles on March 13 and 14.

Retailing for $180, each model will roll out to select retails nationwide starting March 16.

Black and white illustrated G-Shock digital watch with patterned strap next to white G-Shock branded boxes.

G-Shock DW5600JV-7

$180 at G-Shock

Black and white G-Shock digital watch with graphic strap and two black G-Shock branded boxes.

G-Shock DW6900JV-1

$180 at G-Shock

About the Author:

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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