Shock Resistance
Challenge
G-SHOCK DW-5600 SERIES vs SEMI-TRAILER TRUCK
Can G-SHOCK’s Shock Resistance Hold Up in America?
Is G-SHOCK truly tough? To prove it, in our previous issue,
we conducted a shock resistance experiment using a DECO-TORA.
This time, with Los Angeles as the stage, we’ve taken it to the next level
by preparing a massive semi-trailer truck used for cargo transport.
Weighing an astonishing 27,215kg—more than four times the previous experiment —it’s a size rarely seen in Japan.
Can Japan’s beloved G-SHOCK withstand the ultimate test of durability—even in America?
Witness the results of our jaw-dropping experiment, captured in both print and video.
Exceeding Expectations
Ultimate Durabilit
The experiment took place about an hour’s drive from downtown Los Angeles, near Vasquez Rocks Park—famous as a filming location for Planet of the Apes—on a sprawling ranch in the desert. While downtown LA is a hub of cutting-edge technology, electric vehicles, and self-driving cabs, this location feels like a forgotten corner of the American West—where you’d almost expect to see cowboys riding alongside their horses.
At precisely 10:00 AM, a massive trailer truck emerged over the hill, poised to put the G-SHOCK to the ultimate test in the vast wilderness. Stretching an astonishing 22 meters—nearly 2.5 times the length of the DECO-TORA (about 9 meters) used in the previous trial—it was a true beast. With five wheels on each side and a staggering total weight of 27,215 kg, its deep tire tracks carved into the sand bore witness to its sheer mass. Even the film crew, who had grown confident in G-SHOCK’s resilience after the last experiment, couldn’t help but feel a rush of uneasiness as they faced the scale of what was about to unfold. At 10:58 AM, beneath the scorching California sun, the experiment began. The trailer truck’s engine thundered to life, sending a thick cloud of dust swirling into the air. The ground trembled under the deafening roar. A cowgirl on horseback led the truck toward the target point. But as the engine growled, the horse, startled by the noise, let out a sharp cry and quickened its pace. The truck rumbled forward in pursuit, kicking up waves of dust as it closed in. And then—impact. G-SHOCK was pressed beneath the monstrous tires, shaking violently as each of the five wheels rolled over it in relentless succession. The seconds stretched unbearably long as the watch disappeared beneath the weight of the beast. As the truck finally came to a stop, the crew hesitated, exchanging wary glances before stepping forward. Had it survived? Was the G-SHOCK still intact? The dust settled. And slowly—the watch revealed itself from beneath the swirling dust. “10:58:35… 10:58:36…”
Without a scratch, the G-SHOCK kept ticking, steadfast in Pacific Standard Time. Cheers and sighs of relief echoed across the ranch. The cowgirl, now proudly wearing the flattened G-SHOCK, stood tall—her horse rearing beside her, as if letting out a triumphant roar.
G-SHOCK had once again proven its unrivaled toughness in this ultimate American test. Where will the next experiment take place? How will G-SHOCK push the limits of durability next? With the vast wilderness fading into the distance, we set our sights on Japan—eager for the next challenge to come.
Tokyo
Los Angeles
