Representative of the iconic G-Shock square form factor with steel casing. Thus, the Japanese decided to give fans of the high-impact direction an opportunity to enjoy metal in their favorite case, while the price tag of the model is quite affordable – about $ 250. The inside of the case is made of polymer to absorb shock and reduce the total weight of the watch, and both parts of the strap are removable – the replacement process takes a matter of seconds. The capabilities of the GM-5600 module almost completely coincide with the DW-5600 – a stopwatch, world clock, timer, alarm clock, calendar and backlight with a blinking function.
Important Information
- Price — 190$ *average Amazon Price, we may earn commission from purchases
- Year of first Release — 2019
- Module Number — 3229 / Manual
- Model Range — STANDART DIGITAL (This Line includes Digital G-Shocks that are the best in “price/quality” category. Usually have traditional digital functions.)
- Other Divisions the GM-5600 belongs to: *you may find all watches of the division by clicking on the link
- Battery Type — CR2016 (G-Shock Batteries)
Feedback from Users *accumulated information from our own comments and emails, forum threads, socials, reviews, etc.
PROs
+ “worth the money” value
+ amazing classic look
CONs
– negative display
– metal bezel = scratch magnet
Feedback from Experts *based on comparison info with similar watches by price, model range, etc.
PROs
+ hourly Time Signal
+ electro-luminescent backlight Afterglow
+ Auto-Back Light
CONs
– no Radio-controlled feature
– no World Time
– only 2 years battery
– no Data Memory
GM-5600 Model Range *may be updated
GM-5600-1 GM-5600B-1 GM-5600B-3 
GM-5600SCM-1 -
GM-5600SG-9
The most distinctive specs of GM-5600 *Editorial
— 200-meter water resistance (good for swimming but not for deep diving)
— Steel bezel (uses resin for the case interior and stainless steel for the bezel cover, creating a look of elegance while maintaining light weight and a great fit to the wrist)
Official GM-5600 Video
Official Marketing Focus from Casio
Introducing a new selection of models that adds metal parts to the design of the square-face 5600 Series G-SHOCK, the watch that has been revolutionizing personal timekeeping since 1983.
These new models use resin for the case interior and stainless steel for the bezel cover, creating a look of elegance while maintaining light weight and a great fit to the wrist. Light-on-dark LCDs further add to the overall chic look of these timepieces.
These new 5600 Series watches maintain the original G-SHOCK concept while improving overall timekeeping quality, designs, and comfort.
Official GM-5600 Specs / Features *for base version GM-5600-1
- Case / bezel material: Resin / Stainless steel
- Resin Band
- Shock Resistant
- Mineral Glass
- 200-meter water resistance
- Electro-luminescent backlight
Afterglow - Flash alert
Flashes with buzzer that sounds for alarms, hourly time signals - 1/100-second stopwatch
Measuring capacity: 00’00″00~59’59″99 (for the first 60 minutes)
1:00’00~23:59’59 (after 60 minutes)
Measuring unit: 1/100 second (for the first 60 minutes)
1 second (after 60 minutes)
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times - Countdown timer
Measuring unit: 1 second
Countdown range: 24 hours
Countdown start time setting range: 1 second to 24 hours (1-second increments, 1-minute increments and 1-hour increments)
Other: Auto-repeat - Multi-function alarm
- Hourly time signal
- Full auto-calendar (to year 2039)
- 12/24-hour format
- Regular timekeeping: Hour, minute, second, pm, month, date, day
- Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month
- Approx. battery life: 2 years on CR2016
- Size of case : 49.6×43.2×12.9mm
- Total weight : 73g
GM-5600 Comparison Table with similar G-Shock Watches
GM-5600-1 GW-2320SF-1B3 DW-5900TH-1
GM-5600 | |||
Price (Amazon) | |||
Year of first Release | 2019 | 2019 | 2018 |
Accuracy | ±15 seconds per month | Radio-controlled (via atomic watch signals) | ±15 seconds per month |
SmartWatch Features | No | No | No |
Light | Electro-luminescent backlight | Full-Auto Illuminator | Electro-luminescent backlight |
Alarm | Multi-function alarm | 5 daily alarms | 5 daily alarms (with 1 snooze alarm) |
Timer | Measuring unit: 1 second | 1/1 min. – 24 hours | Measuring unit: 1 second |
Stopwatch | 1/100-second stopwatch | Elapsed time, split time and final time are measured with 1/100-sec accuracy. The watch can measure times of up to 24 hours. | 1/100-second stopwatch |
Hourly Time Signal | Yes | No | Yes |
World Time | No | Displays the current time in major cities and specific areas around the world | 29 time zones (48 cities), daylight saving on/off |
Auto-Back Light | Yes | Yes | No |
Data Memory | No | Yes | No |
Case / bezel material | Resin / Stainless steel | Resin / Stainless steel | Resin |
Glass | Mineral Glass | Mineral Glass | Mineral Glass |
Battery | 2 years on CR2016 | Solar Powered CTL1616 | 5 years on CR2025 |
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 | 49.6×43.2×12.9 | 52.5x46.4x15.6 | 51.4×46.8×15.5 |
Full features (if you want to know more) |
GM-5600 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 GM-5600 (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.
It uses resin for the case interior and stainless steel for the bezel cover, creating a look of elegance while maintaining light weight and a great fit to the wrist.
STANDART DIGITAL (This Line includes Digital G-Shocks that are the best in “price/quality” category. Usually have traditional digital functions.)