The Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000TR-9ER Rainbow Hippie (2021)

April 12, 2012

Can you dig it? Just open your mind, your third eye, and your chakras and let your freak flag fly with the Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000TR-9ER. This groovy model uses specially developed Tran Tixxii titanium finished in an array of colors. Its heavy, groovy, and mellow at the same time. Just feel the vibe, go with the flow, and take a trip to see how this new square is anything but square. Right on!We already covered the G-Shock GMW-B5000TR-9ER when it was released to the press and then we went technical about an all-new titanium alloy called Tran Tixxii. Its an alloy that Casio and Nippon Steel Corporation took six years to develop. Tran Tixxii has all the characteristics of titanium - so its light and anti-allergic - but its also twice as hard as regular titanium.- the first titanium G-Shock with an all-mirror finish.And because of its hardness, Casio can create a mirror finish comparable to that of stainless steel. As a result, the GMW-B5000TR-9ER is the first titanium G-Shock with an all-mirror finish. Impressive and all, but what happens when you see that multi-colored square in the metal?Let your freak flag fly with the Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000TR-9ERWell, the first live impression of the G-Shock GMW-B5000TR-9ER is that its outtasight! You may think this watch was designed by a spaced-out post-hippie, but so what? It looks the part if you ask me. Because of its iconic square shape and relatively modest size (49.3 43.2 13mm and a weight of 104g), its also way easier to wear than the radical XXL Blue Phoenix.The Rainbow Hippie is a love/hate kind of jam.The comments on the initial article about the GMW-B5000TR-9ER (we really need to come up with a good nickname fast because this reference number doesnt say anything about its design, so lets call it the Rainbow Hippie for now) were quite polarized. The Rainbow Hippie is a love/hate kind of jam. And thats cool, man. The five colors are hypnotizing, transportative, one might say…Everything is primoFive colors sounds like a lot of colors. But in real life, theyre not that mind-blowing. The ion-plated Rainbow Hippie comes in pink gold, red, blue, light gray, and dark gray color scheme. It sure is a worthy addition to the Square Premium Series. And it wont come as a surprise that the price of $1,590 is also premium. But that also goes for the build quality of the case and bracelet with threefold clasp and the level of finishing - everything is premium, or primo to stay in the sixties lingo.Super Illuminator is not a bandThe Rainbow Hippie might be an intense, vivid, mind-bending, consciousness-expanding, and mesmerizing watch, it s more than just a psychedelic creation. Because its also a high-tech watch with a wide variety of functions. The colors may hypnotize you, the link with the smartphone takes care of very accurate timekeeping.Setting up the watch with the G-Shock Connected app is a very mellow experience.And it also gives you access to a lot of functions. Setting up the watch with the G-Shock Connected app is a very mellow experience. The same goes for the snooze function of the alarm - it slowly brings you back down. Super Illuminator may sound like a band youve seen once on Woodstock, its actually the LED backlight that lights up the dial and helps you find something in the dark. The negative display is more difficult to read than a positive display, but the dark dial works well in the colorful setting.Make sure to wear-The Rainbow Hippie is equipped with Tough Solar, so its kind to Mother Earth because of its lack of polluting battery. And if youre going to San Francisco - Frisco is in the Pacific Time Zone, by the way - make sure to wear some flowers in your hair AND the GMW-B5000TR-9ER to match. This digital marvel will not just tell you the exact time there, it will tell you the exact time in no less than 39 different time zones. To cut a long story/summary short, the GMW-B5000TR-9 makes use of G-Shocks flagship module. So the same heart as the very geometric, eighties-like Tron, but with a completely opposite soul.Finding your jamGuitar guru Carlos Santana said of the sixties that The music was like Dali, with many colors and revolutionary ways. The G-Shock GMW-B5000TR-9ER Rainbow Hippie would fit right in and jam along with Carlos, but also with Jimi and Janis.If $1,590 is a bit too much dough for you but still want to go psychedelic watch-wise, you could always opt for the $109 DW-5610DN-9ER in orange, yellow, purple, red, and green. Theres always a G-Shock that will let you fly your freak flag. Peace, brothers, and sisters.Get more information on the G-Shock GMW-B5000TR-9ER right?here.PS, as you can see in the pictures, the Rainbow Hippie is not a bum. He can function in the office with great ease, and he can hold a job. He s a responsible companion during the week, and also a fun-loving free spirit once it s time to enjoy the weekend.?Please find and follow me at Lex Stolk ? Instagram