iW Magazine Summer 2019 | Page 26

Dialed In HOROLOGICAL NEWS CASIO SOLID GOLD G-Shock will make thirty-five solid gold GD5000-9JR watches, with only two available in the United States. Originally considered a concept watch, it was quickly put into production following public demand. At $70,000, it will be the brand’s most luxurious timepiece in its thirty-five-year history and its most expensive watch to date. The GD5000- 9JR will feature an 18-karat gold case, bezel, bracelet, and screws. 26 | INTERNATIONAL WATCH | SUMMER 2019