G-Shock AWM500GC-1A Limited Edition Porter / Yoshida & Co. Watch

The original digital-analog G-SHOCK first went metal in the AWM-500 line. Now, the iconic AW-500G, originally released in 1989, has been reimagined in a striking full metal edition.
The dial features the original shock-resistance graph in gold print to take you back to those early G-SHOCK days. Meanwhile, today’s cutting-edge diamond-like carbon coating technology yields a highly scratch-resistant stainless steel bezel and band in elegant black. More than just a nostalgic revival, this is a timepiece packed with the latest Casio technology for full-on functionality.
For this collaboration, PORTER delivers a one-of-a-kind carrying case that pays homage to the original watch graphics and hand design. The zipper is inspired by the red hour hand and gold minute hand, and the same shock-resistance graph is stamped in gold on the case top.

PORTER
PORTER was launched in 1962 as the main brand of Yoshida & Co. established in 1935. PORTER has pursued to create lifelong beloved bags by manufacturing “Made in JAPAN” bags and our dedication to excellence in every stage from all parts selection to design and sewing.
The brand name was taken from “PORTERS” who handle customer’s bags at hotels, pertaining to their closeness and insight into bags.

Case / bezel material: Stainless steel
Solid Band
One-touch 3-fold Clasp
Stainless Steel Band
Mineral Glass
Neobrite
Shock Resistant
Screw Lock Back
Diamond Like Coating
200-meter water resistance

Tough Solar (Solar powered)
Double LED light
LED light for the face (Super illuminator, full auto LED light, selectable illumination duration (1.5 seconds or 3 seconds), afterglow)
LED backlight for the digital display (Super illuminator, full auto LED light, selectable illumination duration (1.5 seconds or 3 seconds), afterglow)
Time calibration signal reception
Auto receive up to six* times a day (remaining auto receives canceled as soon as one is successful)
*5 times a day for the Chinese calibration signal
Manual receive
The latest signal reception results
Time Calibration Signals
Station name: DCF77 (Mainflingen, Germany)
Frequency: 77.5 kHz
Station name: MSF (Anthorn, England)
Frequency: 60.0 kHz
Station name: WWVB (Fort Collins, United States)
Frequency: 60.0 kHz
Station name: JJY (Fukushima, Fukuoka/Saga, Japan)
Frequency: 40.0 kHz (Fukushima) / 60.0 kHz (Fukuoka/Saga)
Station name: BPC (Shangqiu City, Henan Province, China)
Frequency: 68.5 kHz
Hand shift feature (Hands move out of the way to provide an unobstructed view of digital display contents)
World time
31 time zones (48 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving time on/off, Home city/World time city swapping
1/100-second stopwatch
Measuring capacity: 00'00''00～59'59''99
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times
Countdown timer
Measuring unit: 1 second
Countdown range: 100 minutes
Countdown start time setting range: 1 second to 100 minutes (1-second increments, 1-minute increments)
5 daily alarms (with countdown)
Hourly time signal
Battery power indicator
Power Saving (hands stop to save power when the watch is left in the dark)
Full auto-calendar (to year 2099)
12/24-hour format
Button operation tone on/off
Regular timekeeping
Analog: 2 hands (hour, minute (hand moves every 20 seconds))
Digital: Hour, minute, second, pm, month, date, day
Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month (with no signal calibration)
Approx. battery operating time:
11 months on rechargeable battery (operation period with normal use without exposure to light after charge)
28 months on rechargeable battery (operation period when stored in total darkness with the power save function on after full charge)