The G-Shock GW-B5600 is an advanced origin model with Tough Solar, Multi-Band 6, and Bluetooth smartphone link. It shares the same functions and instruction manual as the full-metal GMW-B5000 but has a resin case, bezel, and band. The Bluetooth functions include automatic time correction, phone finder, world time with approximately 300 cities, auto summer time switching, timer and alarm settings, and date reminder.
Size: Medium Dimensions (L x W x H): 48.9 x 42.8 x 13.4 mm Weight:Â 53 grams Module:3461 (instruction manual at casio.com) Battery Type (Lifespan): Solar Rechargeable Series Launch Year: 2018
Notable Features: Tough Solar, Multi-Band 6, Bluetooth Mobile Link, 5 World Times, 1/100-Second Stopwatch, Timer, 5 Daily Alarms, Full Auto LED Backlight, Adjustable Date Format
See full specifications for GWB5600SL-5 under “Additional information” tab above.
The G-Shock GW-B5600 is an advanced origin model with Tough Solar, Multi-Band 6, and Bluetooth smartphone link. It shares the same functions and instruction manual as the full-metal GMW-B5000 but has a resin case, bezel, and band. The Bluetooth functions include automatic time correction, phone finder, world time with approximately 300 cities, auto summer time switching, timer and alarm settings, and date reminder.
Build
7.5
Functions
8.5
Value
8
PROS
Bluetooth adds more features like automatic time correction through smartphone link, time and place log, and the date reminder function.
LED backlight afterglow duration is longer than most models (2 or 4 seconds).
Shows current time in stopwatch and timer modes.
CONS
Availability tends to be sporadic in the U.S., and the series tends to be used mostly for special color editions.
Not many models have a positive (non-inverted) LCD display.
The G-Shock GW-B5600 is an advanced origin model with Tough Solar, Multi-Band 6, and Bluetooth smartphone link. It shares the same functions and instruction manual as the full-metal GMW-B5000 but has a resin case, bezel, and band. The Bluetooth functions include automatic time correction, phone finder, world time with approximately 300 cities, auto summer time switching, timer and alarm settings, and date reminder.
Alarm Settings, Auto Summer Time (DST) Switching, Auto Time Correction, One-Touch Time Correction, Phone Finder, Reminder, Time & Place Log, Timer Settings, World Time (approx. 300 cities)
5 World Times, Home/World Time City Swap, World Time
39
39 + UTC
Auto DST Switching, DST On/Off
Stopwatch
1 second (after first hour), 1/100 second (first hour)
23:59’59”
1st-2nd place times, elapsed time, split time
Countdown Timer
1 second
24 hours
1 second to 24 hours
1 second
5 Daily with 1 Snooze
Hourly Time Signal
2 or 4 Second Afterglow, Full Auto, LCD Backlight, LED, Super Illuminator
The GW-M5610, now the GW-M5610U with updated module, is a modern day version of the original G-Shock with Tough Solar power and Multi-Band 6 automatic radio time syncing. Unlike the stainless steel case of the GW-5000, the GW-M5610 has a lighter resin case. In the U.S., the GW-M5610U-1 (with update module 3495) is now being sold as the GWM5610-1 by some retailers (Casio.com, Amazon).
1 second (after first hour), 1/100 second (first hour)
23:59’59”
1st-2nd place times, elapsed time, split time
Countdown Timer
1 second
24 hours
1 second to 24 hours
1 second
5 Daily with 1 Snooze
Hourly Time Signal
1.5 or 3 Second Afterglow, Full Auto, LCD Backlight, LED, Super Illuminator
White
Full Auto Calendar to 2099
Button Tone On/Off
12/24-Hour Format
Adjustable Date Format
145 to 205
Countdown Timer, Stopwatch, World Time
Battery Level Indicator
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Alarm Settings, Auto Summer Time (DST) Switching, Auto Time Correction, One-Touch Time Correction, Phone Finder, Reminder, Time & Place Log, Timer Settings, World Time (approx. 300 cities)
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