Giez-what does it mean?

[Andy D]

Noobie here: Can someone tell me the origin of the word "Giez", what it means, and how it applies to a watch? What about a Giez makes it different from other watches in the Casio line?

Many thanks, Andy

[JonL]

You are not the first to ask such a question:

What does "GIEZ" mean?

GIEZ what does it mean

Some pretty creative ideas in there

But I think you'll find a good answer in here:

Silly Q: How do U pronounce "GIEZ"?


In the end, the obscurity of its origin (and even how to bloody say it!!) may add to its mystique ....

But they are very nice watches, a refined G, if there ever was one.

[BrendanSilent]

i always read it "geez", like keys with a "guh" at the front.

[bulldog15]

DougFNJ went to a Casio event last winter and posted this -

"Giez for many that may mispronounce it like myself is Gee - ES as in Gee-whiz and the letter S. This stands for G-Elegant Simplicity and was designed with the Military in mind with the Metal case, screwback design, as well as metal inserts."

Casio Event Part Deuce....The G-Shock portion of the evening

[BrendanSilent]

well, im kinda sad i cant call it a geez anymore, that was kinda fun.

[kumazo]

From casio japan web site
http://product-search.casio.jp/wat/g-shock/guide.php

http://translate.google.com/translat...ck%2Fguide.php

> GIEZ
> G-SHOCK shock performance is intact. Brand with a form that is simple and elegant "GIEZ (ziiz)."
> Essence, it means essentially "G-ESSENCE" and etymology.

[JonL]

From casio japan web site
? - - ?? - CASIO

Google Translate

> GIEZ
> G-SHOCK shock performance is intact. Brand with a form that is simple and elegant "GIEZ (ziiz)."
> Essence, it means essentially "G-ESSENCE" and etymology.

Thanks Kumazo-san, I was looking for something like this. And to say it, "jee-zu" or in English, "Jeez". Or as Doug heard from the Casio America folks, "Jee-Es". Will there ever be an absolute???

Certainly "G-Essence" is the accepted definition.

Ok that's clear now.

[kumazo]

My pleasure.


GIEZ is a favorite model. (All Metal CASE and Screw back)
however, Recent models a little too expensive for me.

[xevious]

Hmmmm. I was pronouncing it as "guys". So, it's "Gee-Es". As in "gee, yes! I want one!"
;) Or, as in a car model name suffix. "GS". Grand sport.

[tribe125]

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