- Special feature on “black” which has now become a major pillar of G-SHOCK
- Cool, cool, goodness that no compliment is enough
The most representative black G-SHOCK DW-5600BB
The DW-5600BB is the black G-SHOCK that is the most “black”ｗhich is too black to stand out and is the cheapest and most affordable.
From the models introduced later, there is a problem that the solar panel part cannot be completely black. Therefore this model is battery-powered, so there is no problem.
It is made of black without any discomfort .
Therefore , if you want an all-black feel, you will be happier if you buy this battery-powered DW-5600BB .
(Casio’s battery-powered watch has little error in the moon and as a watch it is a high-performance and easy-to-use watch.)
It can’t be helped because it’s a function and a trade-off around here.
GW-M5610UBC with excellent band in addition to radio solar
The GW-M5610UBC is a perfect model with a tri-fold “metal core band” that is very easy to use and the overall monotone is functionally radio clock + solar.
However, there is something wrong with the panel. Yes, I really can’t make the solar panel part black .
Part A is not solar. Part B is a solar panel, so it cannot be completely black.
Since parts A and B cannot be the same color, I deliberately left letters and patterns to eliminate the sense of incongruity.
If the dark purple solar panel part of B is visible, it will look uncool.
The slightly jumbled characters typical of G-SHOCK are arranged and the iron plate-like pattern is applied. So the discomfort of the solar part is also “well organized”.
If you really want an all-black look, you’ll be happier if you buy the battery-powered DW-5600BB .
(Casio’s battery-powered watch has little error in the moon, and as a watch it is a high-performance and easy-to-use watch.)
GW-B5600BC with 3rd band in addition to Bluetooth
This model GW-B5600BC has a Bluetooth link function in addition to the radio clock + solar power. In addition, it is equipped with a tri-fold band and a fine resin band that are even lighter than the GW-B5600BC band which making it even more comfortable to use.
While the GW-M5610UBC has a lot of letters and has a monotone that retains the original G-SHOCK-likeness, this one is “minimum with fewer letters” in order to revive the goodness of the DW-5600BB . .
However, there is a gray area on the panel, which is quite annoying. No matter what, you can’t solve the
problem that the solar panel part can’t be black .
If this is the case, it might have been better to have written some characters like GW-M5610UBC .
It can’t be helped because it’s a function and a trade-off around here.
Full metal G-SHOCK all black GMW-B5000D
The next one to introduce is the black color of the full metal G-SHOCK.
The part that cannot be completely black in the solar part adopts a “brick pattern” to reduce discomfort .
This brick pattern did not appear suddenly, it was also used in the original G-SHOCK. What a foresight, a divine coincidence.
The brick pattern can be used to naturally eliminate the problem that the solar part cannot be blackened.
Moreover, it is the same pattern as the original G-SHOCK, so there is no sense of incongruity.
That would be one goal.
GM-5600B with black metal bezel
The GMW-B5000D introduced earlier is full metal and a bit expensive. But there are also models with “metal bezel only”. This is the GM-5600B.
This is a “battery-powered” screen, so the screen is quite black and the band is urethane, so it’s light.
It can be said that it is a model that combines practicality and coolness.
Analog G-SHOCK GA-2100 with a square G-SHOCK motif
“This is not a square G-SHOCK! “
I wrote a discussion about that in the individual introduction article for the GA-2100, so please refer to it.
G-SHOCK GA-2100 [Because Casio says it is based on the square G-SHOCK]
Thin, light, and very easy to use.
In addition, since it is battery-powered, the all-black degree of perfection is excellent and it was a very big hit.
It’s still a great looking watch.
GA-B2100 with Bluetooth added to the 2100 series
The popular all-black color is also available, but the all-black degree has faded a bit .
If you attach a tough solar, the “blackness” will inevitably decrease. Just a little bit.
This phenomenon was also seen in the 5600 series. If solar power is attached, the blackness will decrease.
2100 series full metal model GM-B2100BD
It ‘s more of a gunmetal color than black .
Although the dial is not “completely black”, the bezel also makes use of the texture of metal, so it can be said that it is a highly complete color combination that matches darker gray than black.
The texture is very high.
- 2100 series first MADE IN JAPAN
- 2100 series first screw back
- First full-metal 2100 series
And it has all the elements that make it very popular.
The 2100 series is popular for its design, so it would be nice to buy it honestly.
Super big square G-SHOCK all black GXW-56BB
This is a big size radio clock + solar watch GXW-56BB.
By the way, there is also a solar-only all-black GX-56BB.
It’s pretty hard to tell .
It looks almost the same as the GXW-56BB introduced above. If you look closely, you can tell by the presence or absence of the letters “MULTI BAND6” .
This one does not have a radio clock, so you can buy it a little cheaper.
(Even with battery-powered watches, Casio watches have little error in the moon, and as watches, they are sufficiently high-performance and easy-to-use watches.)
It is characterized by its large size and if you want a watch with a strong presence, this is the one for you.
| Model name | GXW-56 | DW-5600E |
| Size(L x W x T) | 55.5×53.6×17.5mm | 48.9 x 42.8 x 13.4mm |
| weight | 88 grams | 53 grams |
DW-D5500BB which is even more square than the square G-SHOCK
And if it’s a black feature, here’s a watch that I definitely want you to introduce .
This is not the so-called “square G-SHOCK” introduced so far. That is the model number 5000 or 5600, but the model number 5500 G-SHOCK .
This is also a very popular model number, but it feels more “square”.
It is characterized by being even more angular than the 5600 series .
The 5600 series measures 48.9 x 42.8 x 13.4 mm in length, width, and thickness, while the 5500 series measures 45.4 x 46.2 x 13.6 mm in length, width, and thickness.
Still , it is “battery-powered and black” , so even if it sacrifices the visibility of the watch numbers, the blackness is emphasized and has a presence.
I would like you to read this article about the difference between 5000 and 5600.
Introduction to square G-SHOCK [Difference between 5000 series and 5600 series]
There is also such a square G-SHOCK DW-5900BB
So far, we have introduced many black square G-SHOCKs.
Last but not least, let me introduce you to one more watch that I love .
It is a G-SHOCK with a so-called “third eye” .
Speaking of “three eyes”, the round bezel 6900 series is also popular.
However, this 5900 model G-SHOCK is quite an oddball with a third eye but a square shape. And you can feel the indescribable coolness.
The LCD screen is small and the “month” of the month and day is omitted. I think that such a wasteful feeling can bring out “people who have a lot of leeway and people who have a playful heart .”
*For reference, the 6900 series also has a black model. This is also super cool and super popular.
This time, it was a black G-SHOCK special feature!
I hope you find your favorite G-SHOCK.