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    G-SHOCK 5000 and 5600 Series: Article Index and Model Guides

    5000 series 5600 series METAL & G-STEEL Buying Guide
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    This site has explored the appeal of G-SHOCK in many articles over the years.
    This page brings together our articles on the G-SHOCK 5000 and 5600 series.

    Alongside the 5600 series, you can find our guide to the hugely popular 2100 series here.

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    What Are the 5000 and 5600 Series?

    Broadly speaking, these are the square-shaped G-SHOCK watches shown in this photo.

    These are the foundational G-SHOCK series, known for their straightforward design and a simplicity that needs nothing added or taken away—and they are my favorite G-SHOCK series.

    Which 5000/5600 Series Model Should You Buy?

    Which G-SHOCK would you recommend if I just want a quick answer?—if that is your question, I recommend the following article.

    SQUARE G-SHOCK SPACE
    A Complete Guide to Choosing a Square G-SHOCK: 30 Models for Beginners and Enthusiasts, and How to Avoid Regrets | … (Only one watch in the image above is not a G-SHOCK. Can you spot it? Read this article and you will know!) Interested in a square G-SHOCK? Thinking about buying one? …

    This article introduces 25 recommended G-SHOCK watches and similar inexpensive Casio models.

    Here are 5 recommended models from that selection.

    Where to Buy the Casio GW-M5610U-1

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    Where to Buy the Casio GW-M5610UBC-1

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    Where to Buy the Casio DW-5600UE-1

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    Where to Buy the Casio DW-5600UBB-1

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    Where to Buy the Casio GMW-B5000D-1

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    How Are the 5000 and 5600 Different? And What About the 5610?

    The differences between the 5000, 5600, and 5610 series—if you would like a closer look, I recommend the following articles.

    This article covers the differences between the 5000 and 5600 families.

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    The 5000 vs. 5600 Series Explained: Recommended Models and How to Choose, Plus Square G-SHOCK Basics and the Speed Mod… I like square G-SHOCKs more than any other watches. This article looks at the differences between the 5000 and 5600 families—an important part of understanding square G-SHOCKs that many people may hesitate to ask about. …

    The following article covers the differences between the 5600 and 5610 families.

    SQUARE G-SHOCK SPACE
    5600 vs. 5610: An Introduction to Square G-SHOCKs and Bezel Compatibility | SQUARE G-SHOCK SPACE I like square G-SHOCKs more than any other watches. This article clearly explains the differences between the 5600 and 5610 families. Read it to understand them and avoid choosing the wrong model…

    What Other Differences Are There Between G-SHOCKs?

    You may focus mainly on the G-SHOCK bezel and dial, but the band also stands out. Here is a look at those differences.

    SQUARE G-SHOCK SPACE
    3 Interchangeable Band Types: Square CASIO G-SHOCK Basics, Comparisons, and How to Choose | SQUARE G-SHOCK S… What kinds of bands are available for square G-SHOCKs? This article answers that question. There are 3 main types, and their shared width allows them to be swapped. A metal band can be atta…

    Alternatively, you may want to understand what G-SHOCK model numbers mean now that you have come this far.

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    CASIO G-SHOCK Model Numbers Explained: How to Read Them and the Differences Between DW, GW, GM, and GMW | SQUARE G-SHOCK SPACE Interested in square G-SHOCKs and thinking about buying one, but confused by all the model numbers? How should you read them? This article explains the model-number system for those readers…

    Model-number conventions can sometimes differ slightly between older and newer watches.
    Once you understand this much, you are a well-informed G-SHOCK fan!

    Are There Other Ways to Choose a G-SHOCK?

    Certainly.

    5 models chosen by Kikuo Ibe, the creator of G-SHOCK—how about that article?

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    A Look at 5 Memorable Models Chosen by Kikuo Ibe, the Creator and Developer of CASIO G-SHOCK | SQUARE G-SHOCK SPACE When you think of the creator of G-SHOCK, you think of Kikuo Ibe. He directly oversaw many watches, from the original G-SHOCK to the first full-metal G-SHOCK and a special solid-gold G-…

    Kikuo Ibe created G-SHOCK, and in his recent interviews he was always wearing a GW-5610.

    Where to Buy the Casio GW-M5610U-1

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    To Ibe,

    With the original color scheme and solar-powered, radio-controlled timekeeping,
    achieving the original G-SHOCK concept's Triple 10 goal,
    the GW-M5610 represents the completed G-SHOCK concept.

    —that is my interpretation.

    Did You Know?

    What Is G-SHOCK's Triple 10?

    Development of the original G-SHOCK began with a goal called Triple 10.

    • Strength to survive a fall from 10m
    • Water resistance to 10 atmospheres
    • A battery life of 10 years

    Of these goals, a battery life of 10 years remained unachieved for a long time.
    That was also achieved with the introduction of solar power and radio-controlled timekeeping.

    That is why the GW-M5610 is the completed realization of the G-SHOCK concept is a fair description.

    Alternatively, you could choose from G-SHOCK's popular all-black models—the following article is a good place to start.

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    How to Choose an All-Black G-SHOCK: 10+2 Recommended Models, Including Metal and Solar-Powered, Radio-Controlled Options | SQUARE G… Black is strength. Wear it on your wrist. All-black models are now a major part of the G-SHOCK lineup! Here are some representative watches. Cool, stylish—no compliment quite captures their appeal…

    Alternatively, the original G-SHOCK design, often called the red frame is another option. The following article is recommended if you want to choose from those models.

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    The Alluring Red Frame: First-Generation Color G-SHOCKs, Including DW-5000R, DW-5600RL, and GW-M5610U | SQUARE G-SHOCK SPACE When you think of G-SHOCK, you think of the red frame. This article compares watches inspired by the original red-frame G-SHOCK. Here is the comparison table: Model (Original) DW-5000C, GW-M5610U, DW-5000R, DW-5…

    Articles on Individual Models

    Here are our individual model articles, arranged roughly by price.

    The best-known battery-powered model.

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    The Completed G-SHOCK Gets an Update: G-SHOCK DW-5600UE, After 27 Years | SQUARE G-SHOCK SPACE I like square G-SHOCKs more than any other watches. The model I consider the completed G-SHOCK finally gets an update, 27 years after its release. This is the G-SHOCK I would like you to try first…

    Where to Buy the Casio DW-5600UE-1

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    Where to Buy a Screen Protector for Casio DW-5600

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    SQUARE G-SHOCK SPACE
    The Alluring Black Watch: CASIO G-SHOCK DW-5600BB and Its Unmistakable Presence | SQUARE G-SHOCK SPACE I like square G-SHOCKs more than any other watches. Here is a pitch-black G-SHOCK that stands out even though it seems designed to blend in. If you fall for that black finish, this is the watch for you. This…

    Where to Buy the Casio DW-5600UBB-1

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    A model in the original color scheme is also available.

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    DW-5600RL: The Best Value in the Original Color Scheme—G-SHOCK's Iconic Red Frame | SQUARE G-SHOCK SPACE When you think of G-SHOCK, you think of the red frame. Several models feature the original G-SHOCK color scheme. The DW-5600RL introduced here is currently the most affordable way to get that original red-frame look…

    Where to Buy the Casio DW-5600RL-1

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    An easy-to-use solar-powered, radio-controlled model—in the original color scheme, too.

    SQUARE G-SHOCK SPACE
    G-SHOCK GW-M5610U: Solar Power and Radio-Controlled Timekeeping in the Original Colors, With Updates Along the Way | SQUARE G-S… I like square G-SHOCKs more than any other watches. Here is a special model that embodies the spirit of G-SHOCK. I can confidently recommend it. At the time of writing (2022), it offers the best balance…

    Where to Buy the Casio GW-M5610U-1

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    Where to Buy the Casio GW-M5610U-1C

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    A personal favorite: the model with a tri-fold clasp band is also available.

    SQUARE G-SHOCK SPACE
    CASIO G-SHOCK GW-M5610UBC: A Monochrome Hit With an Innovative Metal-Core Composite Band | SQUARE … I like square G-SHOCKs more than any other watches. Does G-SHOCK mean a urethane strap? Not necessarily—I recommend a band with a tri-fold clasp. A monochrome, solar-powered, radio-controlled G-SHOCK with understated black styling…

    Where to Buy the Casio GW-M5610UBC-1

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    A Bluetooth-connected model that has received a little less attention lately.

    SQUARE G-SHOCK SPACE
    CASIO G-SHOCK GW-B5600: A Much-Anticipated New Module With Bluetooth | SQUARE G-SHOCK SPACE I like square G-SHOCKs more than any other watches. POINT: A new square G-SHOCK finally arrives, deliberately changing the familiar 5000/5600 design. A new model with Bluetooth connectivity…

    Where to Buy the Casio GW-B5600-2

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    SQUARE G-SHOCK SPACE
    CASIO G-SHOCK GW-B5600BC: A Highly Practical Metal-Core Fine-Resin Band | SQUARE G-SHOCK SPACE I like square G-SHOCKs more than any other watches. Here is a square G-SHOCK with an exceptionally comfortable band. A monochrome model with new features and a new design—the 3rd new…

    Where to Buy the Casio GW-B5600BC-1B

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    The model with a tough carbon-fiber band.

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    CASIO G-SHOCK GW-S5600U: The Only Current Carbon-Fiber Band, Built to Resist Tearing | SQUARE G-SHOCK… I like square G-SHOCKs more than any other watches. Here is a G-SHOCK with a band that is unique in the current lineup. POINT: The only current carbon-fiber band, with a distinctive feel…

    Where to Buy the Casio GW-S5600U-1

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    There is also a made-in-Japan model with a screw-back case.

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    CASIO G-SHOCK GW-5000U: Made in Japan, With a Screw-Back Case, Solar Power, and Radio-Controlled Timekeeping | SQUARE G-SHOCK SPACE I like square G-SHOCKs more than any other watches. The same features, but a premium experience. POINT: A premium solar-powered, radio-controlled model with a screw-back case. The same functions at 2 times the price, but the screw…

    Where to Buy the Casio GW-5000U-1

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    This model looks similar, but it has a heart-rate monitor.

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    DW-H5600 With a Heart-Rate Monitor: Bringing New Features Into a Square Case Is a Core G-SHOCK Goal | SQUARE G-SHOCK SPACE I like square G-SHOCKs more than any other watches. A square G-SHOCK with a new feature arrives only once every few years! The first square G-SHOCK with a heart-rate monitor is here, with a new feature added…

    Where to Buy the Casio DW-H5600-1JR

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    A faithful recreation of the original for the Reiwa era—with the details brought up to date.

    SQUARE G-SHOCK SPACE
    The Original Recreated: G-SHOCK DW-5000R, With the Red Frame, Screw-Back Case, and Brick Pattern | SQUARE G-SHOCK SPACE When you think of G-SHOCK, you think of the red frame. The original G-SHOCK has a presence all its own. The DW-5000R brings that spirit back to life. Here is a painstaking recreation of the original red-frame G-SHOCK…

    Where to Buy the Casio DW-5000R-1A

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    And finally, the consistently popular silver full-metal model.

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    A G-SHOCK Fan's Dream: CASIO G-SHOCK GMW-B5000D, the Full-Metal Square G-SHOCK in Silver | SQUARE G-S… I like square G-SHOCKs more than any other watches. Here is the full-metal G-SHOCK, often called the silver metal model—the completed square G-SHOCK. A long-held dream realized in metal, with an overwhelming…

    Where to Buy the Casio GMW-B5000D-1

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    Where to Buy the Casio GMW-B5000GD-9

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    Where to Buy the Casio GMW-B5000GD-1

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    The Ultra-Premium MR-G Model is also available.

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    The Ultimate G-SHOCK: CASIO G-SHOCK MRG-B5000D in Titanium—Lucky You If You Can Get One! | SQUARE G-SHOCK S… I like square G-SHOCKs more than any other watches. Even if you want one, price and availability may put it out of reach. If you get one, you are fortunate. POINT: A square G-SHOCK that unexpectedly reaches the very…

    Where to Buy the Casio MRG-B5000B-1JR

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