I had the original G-Shock DW-5000 in late 1983 and i been using G-Shocks since then,i never liked the fact that they stop making the stainless steel cases in the early 90s but even with the plastic cases i have to admit that this is the best G-Shock i have seen since the original and it looks great with that rare blue color and i found it in the internet for only 54 dollars brand new in the box. That is what G-Shock is supposed to be good and affordable.