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
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
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.
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.
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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)