Apparel - October 22, 2018

BAPE x G-SHOCK Continue Their Timeless Collabs

Kevin Kosanovich

Kevin holds a Ph.D. in American studies and is an expert in American cultural history and hip-hop. He is the Senior Content Manager at StockX.

In honor of BAPE’s 25th anniversary and G-Shock’s 35th anniversary, the two brands have teamed up to drop a collaborative camo model based on the G-SHOCK GA-110. This BAPE x G-SHOCK Limited Edition GA-110 special collab is completely wrapped in BAPE’s ABC CAMO print with gold metallic detailing in the watch face. On the reverse side, BAPE’s Apehead is engraved, along with Casio and G-SHOCK branding. Definitely, a must cop for watch and BAPE fans.

 

* (UPDATE 11/2) Special shout out to William Z from California for winning the BAPE x G-SHOCK Giveaway*

Click here for our Instagram post to enter the BAPE x G-SHOCK Giveaway and click here for the official rules.

BAPE x G-SHOCK GA110

The BAPE x G-SHOCK anniversary watch is the result of a much longer history of collaboration between both brands, since 1998!

If only some type of archive or repository existed where we could research this history…

Thankfully, StockX is home to the only complete and authoritative back catalog of every BAPE eMook, ever. Let’s take a gander at the last 14 years of BAPE x G-SHOCK collab history to fully appreciate the enduring beauty of this collaboration.

Autumn/Winter 2004

BAPE x G-SHOCK

The BAPE x G-SHOCK Autumn/Winter 2004, from the BAPE Spring/Summer 2005, version 1.1 eMook.

The spring/summer 2005, version 1.1 BAPE eMook included a “My Favorite BAPE” section, where a mix of sixteen Japanese and American celebrities selected their “favorite BAPE” item. As one of the BAPE celebrities, Kanye selected the all-white BAPE x G-SHOCK with the rainbow lettering from the BAPE autumn/winter 2004 collection.

Autumn/Winter  2006

BAPE x G-SHOCK

BAPE x G-SHOCK, from the Autumn/Winter 2006, version 1.1

An all-pink iteration of the BAPE x G-SHOCK collab dropped in the autumn of 2006. This version features an all-pink bezel and band, and a white face with pink lettering.

Spring/Summer 2007

BAPE x G-SHOCK

BAPE x G-SHOCK, from the BAPE Spring/Summer 2007 eMook

For the spring/summer 2007 BAPE x G-SHOCK edition, the watch face was changed from round to a rectangular design. The face features BAPE’s 1st camo wrapped in white with a green band.

Spring/Summer 2007

BAPE x G-SHOCK

BAPE x G-SHOCK, from the BAPE Spring/Summer 2007, version 1.1 eMook

A bright, canary yellow and round BAPE x G-SHOCK dropped during BAPE’s Spring/Summer 2007 collection. This version of the BAPE x G-SHOCK is the perfect accessory for bridging spring to summer. The all-yellow band and bezel are offset with a white face and yellow lettering.

Autumn/Winter 2007

BAPE x G-SHOCK

BAPE x G-SHOCK, from the BAPE Autumn/Winter 2007, version 1.1 eMook

Returning with the rectangular face, the BAPE x G-SHOCK for autumn/winter 2007 is an all-black watch with a red and black 1st camo face.

Spring/Summer 2008

BAPE x G-SHOCK

BAPE x G-SHOCK, from the BAPE Spring/Summer 2008 eMook

The spring/summer 2008 BAPE x G-SHOCK received some aggressive updates, with an all-black design. The watch is all-black except for bronze lettering on the bezel and face.

Summer 2008

BAPE x G-SHOCK

BAPE x G-SHOCK, from BAPE Summer 2008 eMook

A straight-up wave for the summer. The all-blue BAPE x G-SHOCK with a blue 1st camo face. This watch keeps your wrist wavey all summer long.

Autumn 2009

BAPE x G-SHOCK

BAPE x G-SHOCK, from the BAPE Autumn 2009 eMook.

For autumn 2009, the BAPE x G-SHOCK returned with a round face. Additionally, rainbow lettering returned to the top of the bezel.

Summer 2010

BAPE x G-SHOCK

BAPE x G-SHOCK, from the BAPE Summer 2010 eMook

Following the 2009 return to the classic BAPE x G-SHOCK profile, BAPE’s summer 2010 watch released in all-purple with a crisp white face. Definitely one of the best BAPE x G-SHOCK collabs.

Summer 2011

BAPE x G-SHOCK

BAPE x G-SHOCK, from the BAPE Summer 2011 eMook

For summer 2011, the BAPE x G-SHOCK returned to the all-white, rectangular profile. Adding some summertime sauce, the face is splashed with a yellow and red 1st camo print.

Summer 2012

BAPE x G-SHOCK

BAPE x G-SHOCK, from the BAPE Summer 2012 eMook

For summer 2012, BAPE x G-SHOCK returned with a classic black look, complete with “Ape Shall Never Kill Ape” printed on the band.

Summer 2013

BAPE x G-SHOCK

BAPE x Stussy x G-SHOCK, from the BAPE Summer 2013 eMook

For the summer 2013 BAPE x G-SHOCK collab, BAPE added another partner to the design process, Stussy. The entire capsule with BAPE x Stussy is fantastic and there’s nothing better than a couple of OG streetwear brands coming together to make put out a great watch.

Spring 2015

BAPE x G-SHOCK

BAPE x G-SHOCK, from the BAPE Spring 2015 eMook

The most technically refined edition of the BAPE x G-SHOCK watch features a rounded design and an all-white band and case with black and grey accents and lettering on the face and bezel.

Autumn/Winter 2015

BAPE x G-SHOCK

BAPE x G-SHOCK, from the BAPE Autumn/Winter 2015 eMook

This sleek BAPE x G-SHOCK features an all-black band and case with embossed lettering and a white face. This is a truly minimalist and refined edition to the BAPE x G-SHOCK line.

Spring 2016

BAPE x G-SHOCK

BAPE x G-SHOCK, from the BAPE Spring 2016 eMook

The spring 2016 update of the BAPE x G-SHOCK features a rectangular case with a 1st camo face.