UNION and G-SHOCK come together this week on the DW-5600RBG-1, pairing one of G-SHOCK’s most recognizable models with a design rooted in UNION’s history and Black culture. UNION opened on Spring Street in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood in 1989. The shop was created as a place for the local youth community to find new fashion while also showcasing the music, art, and culture happening around them. The Los Angeles store followed soon after, and Chris Gibbs, who started working at the original New York shop, eventually took over UNION LA. More than three decades later, UNION is still known for mixing independent designers, global brands, and streetwear with the culture surrounding the shop.
UNION x G-SHOCK
For its G-SHOCK collaboration, UNION chose the DW-5600, a direct descendant of the original DW-5000C that introduced G-SHOCK in 1983. The watch starts with a black base and uses red and green accents inspired by the Pan-African flag across the face, LCD display, and band. Three separate band loops in red, black, and green continue the color story down the strap.
UNION branding stays throughout the details. The brand’s Frontman logo is engraved into the caseback and appears on the digital display when the LED backlight is turned on. A yellow UNION logo sits above the display, and the watch comes in special collaboration packaging.
The DW-5600
Underneath the UNION graphics is the familiar DW-5600 build. The watch is shock resistant with 200-meter water resistance, mineral glass, a bio-based resin band, LED backlight, stopwatch, countdown timer, multifunction alarm, full auto-calendar, and an estimated five-year battery life. The square case keeps the shape closely tied to the earliest G-SHOCK designs while giving UNION plenty of room for the red, black, and green treatment.
Release Details
UNION x G-SHOCK DW-5600RBG-1
DW-5600RBG-1
Wednesday, November 11
In-store 11AM | Online 2PM ET
MSRP: $165
One per customer
