"Casio's origami-inspired G-SHOCK watches let the wearer feel the texture of washi paper around the accessory's bezel and band. Rooted in the traditions of Oshōgatsu, Japan's New Year celebration, the models pay homage to the nation's ancient craft. In fact, the series draws on the material used for origami, the washi paper, and reflects that by placing the tactile grain of washi on the surfaces of the timepiece design."
"The bezel and band then are finished with a subtle, fibrous texture, introducing 'paper' molded with polymer. Across the bezel and strap, dotted line graphics replicate the visual guides used in origami diagrams. These markings indicate valley and mountain folds, which are the cues that direct users where to bend the paper. On the origami-inspired G-SHOCK watches, Casio applied this as an ornament, a direct reference to the traditional craft."
"The silhouettes of the origami-inspired G-SHOCK watches by Casio help make the crisp, interrupted lines of the timepiece design stand out. When light catches along these edges, they seem to glisten and further bring the design to light. They're a form of symbolism, harking back to the craft practice, and this continues when the LED backlight turns on. Here, a crane appears on the display, widely recognized as a symbol of longevity and peace."
Casio's G-SHOCK 5600 series integrates washi paper textures molded in polymer on the bezel and band to recreate tactile grain. Dotted line graphics across the bezel and strap replicate valley and mountain fold guides from origami diagrams, serving as ornamental cues. Crisp, interrupted silhouette lines catch light and glisten, while an LED backlight reveals a crane on the display and the same crane appears on the case back as a symbol of longevity and peace. Packaging mirrors washi color, texture, and line designs, folding origami details into every element of the product presentation.
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