Supreme x The North Face x G-SHOCK DW-6900
The original behind the Supreme x The North Face x G-SHOCK DW-6900 is the Casio G-Shock DW-6900 — $99 retail vs Supreme's $188.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Casio G-Shock DW-6900 is a digital watch introduced in 1995 with a triple-display face, 200-meter water resistance, shock resistance, and an electroluminescent backlight. Casio launched the G-Shock line in 1983 around engineer Kikuo Ibe's internal target of a 10-year battery, 10-meter drop survival, and 10-bar water resistance. The DW-6900 added a stopwatch, countdown timer, multi-function alarm, and auto calendar in a 50mm resin case, and its three-circle sub-display became one of the line's most recognizable silhouettes in streetwear through the 1990s. The Supreme FW22 collab, a three-way with The North Face, wraps the DW-6900 in co-branded straps in black, yellow, and white colorways and retailed at $188.
About Casio
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. is a Japanese electronics manufacturer founded in 1946 by Tadao Kashio in Tokyo, with his three brothers joining shortly after. The company's first major product was the Model 14-A, the first all-electric compact calculator, released in 1957. Casio entered watchmaking in 1974 with the Casiotron and introduced the G-Shock DW-5000C, engineered by Kikuo Ibe to survive a 10-meter drop, in 1983. The company also produces digital pianos, keyboards, and cash registers. G-Shock remains one of the best-selling watch lines in the world. Supreme has collaborated with Casio on multiple G-Shock and calculator editions.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $188 |
|---|---|
| Casio retail | $99 |
| Hype tax | +90% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x The North Face x G-SHOCK DW-6900 just the regular G-Shock DW-6900?
The Supreme x The North Face x G-SHOCK DW-6900, released in Fall/Winter 2022, is based on the Casio G-Shock DW-6900. Supreme sometimes changes the colorway or materials, and the description on this page covers the original's specs and any differences. If you want the product without the box logo, the Casio G-Shock DW-6900 is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Casio G-Shock DW-6900 than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $188 for the Supreme x The North Face x G-SHOCK DW-6900, and the Casio G-Shock DW-6900 retails for $99. That's a 90% markup. Buying the original saves you $89, or 47% off the Supreme price.
Where can I buy the Casio G-Shock DW-6900?
You can buy the Casio G-Shock DW-6900 from Amazon or direct from Casio. Retail price is $99. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
