Casio G-Shock worked on a joint timepiece alongside Transformers to celebrate both of their 35th anniversaries this year -- the DW-6900 TF-4 watch model serves as the foundation of the design. Accompanying the timepiece is a figurine that replicates the nature of the Transformers. It turns into the familiar Optimus Prime character and at the chest piece known as the 'Matric of Leadership' is the DW-6900 TF-4 watch.
The figurine serves as a watch stand and it also comes with the original Matric of Leadership when the watch is not in its place. The color palette of the timepiece imitates the character with hues of red and navy blue with a gray face, referencing the Autobot and Transformers emblem.
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Casio G-Shock & Transformers Created a Celebratory DW-6900 TF-4
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