Casio - TOKI: Watch Auction Hong Kong Friday, November 22, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Casio
    Year: Circa 2021
    Reference No: G-D5000-9JR
    Case No: 1 of 35
    Model Name: G-Shock Dream Project “Pure Gold”
    Material: 18K yellow gold
    Calibre: Solar powered
    Bracelet/Strap: 18K yellow gold G-Shock bracelet, max length 205mm
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold G-Shock deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 49.3mm width x 43.2mm length
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet, clasp and kettle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by G-Shock warranty stamped Takashimaya Watch Maison Osaka dated March 2021, instruction manuals, Nambu Tekki cast iron kettle, pot holder, fitted wooden presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Magnificent and solid gold, the first full yellow gold G-Shock was launched in 2020 to celebrate its brand’s 35th anniversary legacy, the present Dream Watch “Pure Gold” G-D5000.

    A game-changer engineered by extraordinaire Kikuo Ibe, the G-Shock phenomenon of the world’s toughest watch took the world by storm since the 80s. The Dream Watch took over a decade to materialize in its solid-gold form, from clasp to its tiny screw executed entirely in 18K gold. The genesis of the precious metal G-Shock originated in 2007 with Kikuo Ibe, and Yasuyuki Lima (the founder of Japanese retailer Eye Eye Isuzu) who wanted a symbolic product for the iconic digital wristwatch born in Japan.

    Weighing a whopping 297g (10oz), only 35 pieces were made for this mirror-polished hefty G-D5000, and were allocated to collectors via ballot in Japan at first. Extremely sought-after the model was sold out in a breeze and have become one of the most coveted G-Shock made.

    An incredibly rare collector’s item that deserves the best, its packaging also celebrates Japanese culture with its Kiri-Bako (paulownia wood box) stamped with a Hanko seal translates to “Gravity Dream Project”. Unboxing the kiri-bako reveals a cool pitch black Nambu Tekki cast iron kettle produced by Oigen iron foundry in Oshu Japan since 1852. A celebration of tradition and innovation, the kettle also marks the Dream Project with an appearance of the G-D5000 on the underside of the kettle lid. Well-preserved by its original Japanese owner who purchased this gem at Takashimaya Osaka, Phillips is honored to auction the origin of the Dream Project.

Property of a Japanese Collector

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Ref. G-D5000-9JR
A limited edition full yellow gold solar-powered multifunction wristwatch with warranty and presentation box, one of 35 pieces made for the 35th anniversary of G-Shock

Circa 2021
49.3mm width x 43.2mm length
Case, dial, movement, bracelet, clasp and kettle signed

Estimate
HK$200,000 - 400,000 
€23,100-46,100
$25,600-51,300

Sold for HK$1,143,000

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Thomas Perazzi
Head of Watches, Asia
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TOKI: Watch Auction

Hong Kong Auction 22 November