G-SHOCK’s ‘Tough Silicone’ Is Soft on the Skin but Looks Like Stainless Steel
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When we talk about stainless steel watch components, durability and heft often come to mind. While this usually results with a luxurious look, it can compromise comfort to a certain extent, depending on what you’re doing.
But what if you could have a watch that feels soft and gentle on the skin, while retaining the premium look of stainless steel? It turns out, it’s not a dream of science fiction.
G-SHOCK has unveiled its ‘Tough Silicone’ bands, which blur the line between soft silicone and rigid stainless steel, sort of.
The best of both worlds
The Tough Silicone Band is made up of a combination of silicone and urethane materials, providing both strength and flexibility. The use of vapour deposition gives the band a metallic look that seamlessly harmonises with the respective watch’s bezel.
If you were to show the Tough Silicone Band to someone, they’re more than likely to think it’s real metal, when it’s actually super flexible like a normal silicone band would be. This kind of plays with the mind a bit. Fun!
Featured on six different watches (including two online exclusives), the band is extremely versatile and pairs well with a bunch of different looks, whether digital or analogue.
Of course, G-SHOCK’s naming convention is a little confusing, but here are the model names of watches available with Tough Silicone Bands for your reference:
GM-5600YM-8
Retail price: RM1,175.
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GM-5600YMG-9
Retail price: RM1,345.
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GM-2100YM-8A
Retail price: RM1,295.
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GM-2100YMG-9A
Retail price: RM1,475.
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GM-5600YM-8A8 (Online Exclusive)
Retail price: RM1,295.
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GM-2100MG-9A9 (Online Exclusive)
Retail price: RM1,475.
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Whether you’re a fan of gold, silver, analogue, or digital, there’s no denying that G-SHOCK’s Tough Silicone Band goes well with a variety of different styles. Which one will you be copping?
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