jam G-SHOCK G-001 detail

Jason G-001-1BDR G-Shock

The matte black resin band has two metal grills with vent holes on each band. They shine a bright silver when they catch the light just right, but most of the time are less noticeable.

The clasp on this watch is made of plastic. It has an over-sized look, and the pink color makes it stand out more than usual.

The band has a unique design feature on the end. It narrows toward the end and has high ridges that are meant to grip the strap holder. The only other G-Shock with a similar design is the Riseman. The G-001 band is thick though and the ridges more pronounced.

This G-Shock has four buttons (two on each side). They are all pink. The buttons on this model are large and easy to press, but they are recessed into the case a bit. Pressing them in has a different feel than most G-Shocks, and it takes a little getting used to.

The case back is stainless steel cald in dark gray resin. Only a small part of the metal is exposed. This design stays true to the original DW-001. Only these models contain the new 3247 module that lacks a thermometer.

Attached to the top and bottom of the watch case are two pink plastic flaps. These are meant to make the watch more comfortable on the wrist and provide a secure fit.

The backlight glows pink and there's nothing too exciting about it.

Overall, this is a great G-Shock with a really interesting look. The pink looks a lot better than I expected. I don't know if this particular color combination would get much wrist time for me. Personally, I like the look of the yellow or all black models better. There's a lot of little nuances to the design of each of these watches. The Jason models have a unique place in G-Shock history and it's great to seem them back in action.