The anniversary edition "Adventurer's Stone"
40 years of G-SHOCK
Inspired by stones that served as guideposts for adventurers in the Middle Ages
The "Adventurer's Stone" series is our tribute to those who go their own way, and perfectly matches the G-SHOCK philosophy. It is inspired by unique mineral stones with light-refracting properties that served as compasses in the Middle Ages and showed adventurers the way, even on cloudy days. The stainless steel bezels of the watches are given a special texture to reproduce the rough feel of stones and their mineral sparkle. This special series exudes the spirit of adventure — perfect for celebrating G-SHOCK's 40th birthday.
Adventurer's Stone series:
GM-5640GEM-1
GM-2140GEM-2A
GM-114GEM-1A9
GM-S5640GEM-7
GM-S2140GEM-9A
GM-S114GEM-1A2
Three minerals and their meaning
The stones, whose light-refracting properties were used back in the Middle Ages to determine the position of the sun, have always assumed guiding and protective functions for adventurers on land and at sea. Each of the popular mineral stones sunstone, calcite and cordierite embodies special properties and lends the adventurers courage and strength. Thus, the stones are said to have the following symbolic power:
Sunstone: "Bringing victory"
Calcite: "Leading to success"
Cordierite: "Showing the way"
LOOK
GM-5640GEM × Sunstone
Sunstone's multicolour shine, which changes depending on the viewing angle, is replicated in the forged, rainbow-colour bezel. The translucent grey band brings out the texture of the metal.
Bezel — Forging + 2-colour IP (rainbow + black)
Band — Translucent grey
Dial — Black printed
1. Expressing stony textures with forged bezels
As part of the metal-covered bezel's finishing process, we employ forging with special dies, creating a mineral-inspired rough-moulded accent across the entire bezel face. We then give the uneven portions a glossy honing, and polish each part—from the top to the sides—to a hairline or mirror finish. Each stone's shape, texture, and shine are conveyed through unique metal processing technologies.
2. Colour IP brightens up metal bezels
Since ancient times, seafarers used stones that give off certain colours depending on the light source and the viewing angle as a kind of compass to find the sun's position. Their beautiful guiding light is represented in IP finishing that suits each one's colouration. Two-colour IP goes a step further, producing complex, multi-layered tones by first applying IP to an entire surface, then masking portions and reapplying IP in an additional colour.
GM-2140GEM × Cordierite
The beautiful blue face of cordierite is expressed in the forged and IP-finished bezel and a mixed-colour moulded resin band. The polarised vapour deposition on the face gives off a different shine depending on the viewing angle.
Bezel - Forging + IP (blue)
Band - Garal colour moulding (blue + black)
Dial - Polarised blue vapour deposition
1. Expressing stony textures with forged bezels
As part of the metal-covered bezel's finishing process, we employ forging with special dies, creating a mineral-inspired rough-moulded accent across the entire bezel face. We then give the uneven portions a glossy honing, and polish each part—from the top to the sides—to a hairline or mirror finish. Each stone's shape, texture, and shine are conveyed through unique metal processing technologies.
2. Colour IP brightens up metal bezels
Since ancient times, seafarers used stones that give off certain colours depending on the light source and the viewing angle as a kind of compass to find the sun's position. Their beautiful guiding light is represented in IP finishing that suits each one's colouration. Two-colour IP goes a step further, producing complex, multi-layered tones by first applying IP to an entire surface, then masking portions and reapplying IP in an additional colour.
GM-114GEM × Calcite
The metal bezel is forged and ion plated with gold and black to represent calcite's base ore. Hot-stamping gives the band its uneven texture.
Bezel — Forging + 2-colour IP (gold + black)
Band — Black + hot-stamping
Dial — Gold vapour deposition
1. Expressing stony textures with forged bezels
As part of the metal-covered bezel's finishing process, we employ forging with special dies, creating a mineral-inspired rough-moulded accent across the entire bezel face. We then give the uneven portions a glossy honing, and polish each part—from the top to the sides—to a hairline or mirror finish. Each stone's shape, texture, and shine are conveyed through unique metal processing technologies.
2. Colour IP brightens up metal bezels
Since ancient times, seafarers used stones that give off certain colours depending on the light source and the viewing angle as a kind of compass to find the sun's position. Their beautiful guiding light is represented in IP finishing that suits each one's colouration. Two-colour IP goes a step further, producing complex, multi-layered tones by first applying IP to an entire surface, then masking portions and reapplying IP in an additional colour.
GM-S5640GEM × Calcite
Laser engraving is layered with rainbow IP on the metal bezel to recreate calcite's crystalline pattern and its gorgeous refracted-light glow. The dial and band are decorated with the same pattern.
Bezel — Laser engraved + IP (rainbow)
Band — Translucent white + hot-stamping
Dial — Rainbow printed
Colour IP brightens up metal bezels
Since ancient times, seafarers used stones that give off certain colours depending on the light source and the viewing angle as a kind of compass to find the sun's position. Their beautiful guiding light is represented in IP finishing that suits each one's colouration. Two-colour IP goes a step further, producing complex, multi-layered tones by first applying IP to an entire surface, then masking portions and reapplying IP in an additional colour.
GM-S2140GEM × Calcite
The clear yellow of some calcite is replicated in the forged form and gold IP of the metal bezel, while vapour deposition gives the dial a similar colour. The white band complements the gold-coloured face.
Bezel — Forging + IP (gold)
Band — White
Dial — Gold vapour deposition
1. Expressing stony textures with forged bezels
As part of the metal-covered bezel's finishing process, we employ forging with special dies, creating a mineral-inspired rough-moulded accent across the entire bezel face. We then give the uneven portions a glossy honing, and polish each part—from the top to the sides—to a hairline or mirror finish. Each stone's shape, texture, and shine are conveyed through unique metal processing technologies.
2. Colour IP brightens up metal bezels
Since ancient times, seafarers used stones that give off certain colours depending on the light source and the viewing angle as a kind of compass to find the sun's position. Their beautiful guiding light is represented in IP finishing that suits each one's colouration. Two-colour IP goes a step further, producing complex, multi-layered tones by first applying IP to an entire surface, then masking portions and reapplying IP in an additional colour.
GM-S114GEM × Calcite
The metal bezel with a forged form evokes the mineral's raw texture, finished with layered purple and grey IP. Hot-stamping gives the band its uneven texture, while purple vapour deposition gives the dial's parts a rich lustre.
Bezel — Forging + 2-colour IP (purple + grey)
Band — Black + hot-stamping
Dial — Purple vapour deposition
1. Expressing stony textures with forged bezels
As part of the metal-covered bezel's finishing process, we employ forging with special dies, creating a mineral-inspired rough-moulded accent across the entire bezel face. We then give the uneven portions a glossy honing, and polish each part—from the top to the sides—to a hairline or mirror finish. Each stone's shape, texture, and shine are conveyed through unique metal processing technologies.
2.Colour IP brightens up metal bezels
Since ancient times, seafarers used stones that give off certain colours depending on the light source and the viewing angle as a kind of compass to find the sun's position. Their beautiful guiding light is represented in IP finishing that suits each one's colouration. Two-colour IP goes a step further, producing complex, multi-layered tones by first applying IP to an entire surface, then masking portions and reapplying IP in an additional colour.