Press Release by G-SHOCK: G-SHOCK introduces the Manekineko Japanese Lucky Charm Limited Edition Series.

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G-SHOCK releases three new limited models based on the Japanese “Manekineko”, widely known as the fortune cat, which is believed to be a lucky charm that brings fortune and good luck. The fortune cat is identified by its beckoning motion and is traditionally outfitted in a red apron, green collar and gold bell. These colours are incorporated in the design of the line-up of watches, which also feature imagery of cats and “koban” (old Japanese oval gold coins).




DW-5600TMN – The fortune cat emerges when the backlight is activated
Auspicious motifs can be found on the DW-5600TMN-1DR and DW-5600TMN-7DR models, which use the iconic square design DW-5600 as a base. Oval gold coins decorate the dial and when the backlight is activated, an illustration of the fortune cat appears. DW-5600TMN-1DR is based on a black fortune cat and has a black bezel and band, while DW-5600TMN-7DR is based on a white fortune cat and has a white bezel and red band.

The fortune cat appears when the backlight is activated

(DW-5600TMN-7DR)

Japanese oval gold coin motif can be found on the watch face
(DW-5600TMN-1DR and DW-5600TMN-7DR)

GA-100TMN – Cat head motif on the hand of the subdial
Inspired by a gold fortune cat, this model uses the digital-analog combination GA-100 as a base. The dial features an all-over gold coin pattern, and the subdial hand is in the shape of a cat face, lending a playful touch to the watch.

Besides incorporating accents of red, green and gold, the playful design of all three models also feature a cut-out in the shape of a cat head on the belt loop. In addition, the illustration of the fortune cat in the DW-5600 models and the packaging of all three models have been designed by leading Japanese streetwear label BlackEyePatch. All three watch models are also made in Japan.

Cut-out in the shape of a cat head on the belt loop (all models)

Exclusive packaging designed by BlackEyePatch (all models)

The G-SHOCK Manekineko Japanese Lucky Charm series includes the DW-5600TMN-1DR ($159), DW-5600TMN-7DR ($159) and GA-100TMN-1ADR ($209). This series will be launched exclusively on here on 15 February 2020.