A special watch collaboration between Yohji Yamamoto’s Y’s and G-SHOCK has been unveiled.
Modeled off the watch brand’s iconic 5600 series, the crossover features the GM-S5600YS-1 in a down-sized and more compact model. It’s equipped with the usual 20 ATM water resistance, incredible shock resistance, and EL backlight for luminosity in the dark. Starring a metal bezel, the collaborative watch is attired a classic resin band, as well as an additional custom-made textile band. The extra band comes with a cover to protect the face of the watch, which can be pulled back, folded through the buckle, and hold in place with a velcro fastening.
Various parts of the piece feature a different finish — from the honed-finished buckle and case, the hairline-finished bezel top, to the mirror-finished side buttons and screws. The watch is doused in all-black to encapsulate Y’s signature aesthetics, while touches of metal are incorporated for an elevated and sleeker appeal.
The Y’s x G-SHOCK GM-S5600YS-1 watch will be available for purchase at select Y’s stores in Japan starting today. Limited quantities are open for pre-order via the WILDSIDE YOHJI YAMAMOTO Osaka branch, as well as the brand’s official online store. The official launch for the wider public will commence on March 24, where the timepiece will retail for ¥44,000 JPY (approximately $337 USD). To celebrate the official release, a special pop-up will be held at Y’s Omotesando store from March 24 till mid-April.
Y’s OMOTESANDO
Omotesando Hills 1/F B1F
4-12-10 Jingumae,
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Japan
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