This model combine the best of digital and analog in tough G-SHOCK designs. Buttons are recessed to protect them from impact, and variations are available in a choice of three sporty bezel colors: silver, red, or blue.
Important Information
- Price — 80$ *average Amazon Price, we may earn commission from purchases
- Year of first Release — 2007
- Module Number — 4778 / Manual
- Model Range — STANDART ANA-DIGI (This Line includes Digital and Analog displays on G-Shocks that are the best in “price/quality” category. Usually have traditional digital functions, but with beautiful hands. Don’t worry, the hands won’t prevent you from seeing digits, since there is a special Hand Shift technology that moves them to the neutral position)
- Battery Type — CR1220 (G-Shock Batteries)
Feedback from Users *accumulated information from our own comments and emails, forum threads, socials, reviews, etc.
PROs
+ analog and Digital Watch
+ perfect weight and size
+ solar charging
+ auto daylight
+ inexpensive price
+ stylish
CONs
– light may be better
Feedback from Experts *based on comparison info with similar watches by price, model range, etc.
PROs
+ hourly Time Signal
+ affordable price
+ Neobrite (hands and hour markers) and LED light
+ 1/100-second stopwatch
CONs
– no Auto-Back Light
– not too small 52×46.4×14.9mm
AW-590 Model Range *may be updated
AW-590-1A AW-590LE-1A AW-590BL-5A
*You may find updated information about colors on our G-Shock 2021 New Releases page →
The most distinctive specs of AW-590 *Editorial
— 200-meter water resistance (good for swimming but not for deep diving)
— 5 daily alarms
— 3-years battery
Other G-Shock AW Watches *similar by price and functions but different by cases
Official Marketing Focus from Casio
Analog and Digital timepieces that are as calm or cool as you want them to be. 27-city World Time, Auto LED light, 200M Water Resistance and Shock Resistance, they’re a stylish addition to any wrist. Black resin band analog and digital watch with black face.
G-Shock AW-590 on the wrist!
Official AW-590 Specs / Features *for base version AW-590-1A
- Case / bezel material: Resin / Stainless steel
- Resin Band
- Neobrite
- Shock Resistant
- Mineral Glass
- 200-meter water resistance
- LED light
Auto light switch, selectable illumination duration (1.5 seconds or 3 seconds), afterglow - World time
29 time zones (27 cities + coordinated greenwich mean time), daylight saving on/off - 1/100-second stopwatch
Measuring capacity: 59’59.99″
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times - Countdown timer
Measuring unit: 1 second
Countdown range: 60 minutes
Countdown start time setting range: 1 to 60 minutes (1-minute increments)
Others: Auto-repeat, progress beeper - 5 daily alarms (with 1 snooze alarm)
- Hourly time signal
- Full auto-calendar (to year 2039)
- 12/24-hour format
- Regular timekeeping
Analog: 2 hands (hour, minute (hand moves every 20 seconds))
Digital: Hour, minute, second, pm, month, date, day - Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month
- Approx. battery life: 3 years on CR1220
- Size of case : 52×46.4×14.9mm
- Total weight : 57.2g
AW-590 Comparison Table with similar G-Shock Watches
GA-110CC-2A AW-590LE-1A AW-591MS-3A
AW-590 | ||
Price (Amazon) | ||
Year of first Release | 2011 | 2011 |
Accuracy | ±15 seconds per month | ±15 seconds per month |
SmartWatch Features | No | No |
Light | LED light | Neobrite (hands and hour markers) and LED light |
Alarm | 5 daily alarms (with 1 snooze alarm) | 5 daily alarms (with 1 snooze alarm) |
Timer | Measuring unit: 1 second | Measuring unit: 1 second |
Stopwatch | 1/1000-second stopwatch | 1/100-second stopwatch |
Hourly Time Signal | Yes | Yes |
World Time | 29 time zones (48 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, Home city / World time city swapping | 29 time zones (27 cities + coordinated greenwich mean time), daylight saving on/off |
Auto-Back Light | Yes | No |
Case / bezel material | Resin | Resin / Stainless steel |
Glass | Mineral Glass | Mineral Glass |
Battery | 2 years on CR1220 | 3 years on CR1220 |
Size (mm) *we consider 48.9×42.8×13.4 to be a traditional watch size (as in DW-5600). So you are to compare how far or close the watch is to this size | 55×51.2×16.9 | 52×46.4×14.9 |
Full features (if you want to know more) |
AW-590 Replacement Band (Strap) *availability
We think it is very important (before buying a new watch) to know if there will be some choice as for replacement bands for AW-590 (in future or even now). So we made a research and you shouldn’t worry about your future as the bands are available for buying.
starting from 110$ on eBay →
starting from 16$ on PacParts →
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You ask, we answer…
The watch is good for swimming but not for deep diving.
5 daily alarms.
STANDART ANA-DIGI (This Line includes Digital and Analog displays on G-Shocks that are the best in “price/quality” category. Usually have traditional digital functions, but with beautiful hands. Don’t worry, the hands won’t prevent you from seeing digits, since there is a special Hand Shift technology that moves them to the neutral position)