ORIGIN (The Line includes watches that are almost the same by design as the first “5600” G-Shock model produced in late 1983. Modern series are of course modified versions as regards of technologies and functions but still have an oldschool and very popular look.)
Listing of current G-Shock Origin Collection
G-Shock ORIGIN MRG-B5000
Year of first Release — 2022 / $3500
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Suitable for Wrist Size: 140-210 mm
Best for: Military, Army and Police Use
Lineup: MRG (MRG means Mister-G Watch and that is definitely the most premium G-SHOCK LINE ever. You will always find here premium materials, functions, technologies and even handicraft approaches.) All G-Shock MRG Watches →
You pay for: Multi-component structure, Multi-guard Structure, COBARION® & DAT55G Scratch-resistant, Titanium carbide finish & DLC coating, Face design true to its roots, Solar-powered, Sapphire crystal, Mobile link (Wireless linking using Bluetooth(R), Radio-controlled Watch; Multi band 6, 200-meter water resistance
Full information: Colors, Detailed Specs, Photos, News on MRG-B5000 Wiki Page →
G-Shock ORIGIN DW-5610
Year of first Release — 2020 / 140$
Best for: Small Wrists, Teenagers, Military, Army and Police Use
You pay for: 200-meter water resistance, Bezel molded using two layers of different colors, Utilitarian colors that go well with street fashions, Electro-luminescent backlight, Flash alert
Full information: Colors, Detailed Specs, Photos, News on DW-5610 Wiki Page →
G-Shock ORIGIN GM-S5600
Year of first Release — 2020 / 190$
Lineup: STANDART DIGITAL (This Line includes Digital G-Shocks that are the best in “price/quality” category. Usually have traditional digital functions.) All G-Shock STANDART DIGITAL Watches →
You pay for: 200-meter water resistance, Flash alert, Stopwatch with 24-hour Measuring capacity, Countdown timer with Auto-repeat
G-Shock ORIGIN GW-B5600
Year of first Release — 2019 / 200$
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Best for: Small Wrists, Office and Formal Wear
You pay for: 200-meter water resistance, G-SHOCK Connected App, Tough Solar, Mobile link, Radio-controlled Watch; Multi band 6
Full information: Colors, Detailed Specs, Photos, News on GW-B5600 Wiki Page →
DW-5610 VS GM-S5600 VS GW-B5600
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Year of first Release | 2020 | 2019 | |
Accuracy | ±15 seconds per month | ±15 seconds per month | Radio-controlled (via atomic watch signals), Bluetooth (via phone app) |
SmartWatch Features | No | No | G-Shock Connected App (simplifies certain watch operations by letting you perform them on your phone screen) |
Light | Electro-luminescent backlight | Electro-luminescent backlight | LED backlight (Super illuminator) |
Alarm | Multi-function alarm | Multi-function alarm | 5 daily alarms (with 1 snooze alarm) |
Timer | Measuring unit: 1 second | Measuring unit: 1 second | Measuring unit: 1 second |
Stopwatch | 1/100-second stopwatch | 1/100-second stopwatch | 1/100-second stopwatch |
Hourly Time Signal | Yes | Yes | Yes |
World Time | No | No | 39 time zones (39 cities +coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, Home city/World time city swapping, auto summer time (DST) switching |
Multi Day Format | No | No | Yes |
Multi Language Day | No | No | Yes |
Case / bezel material | Resin | Resin / Stainless steel (Gold ion plated case) | Resin |
Glass | Mineral Glass | Mineral Glass | Mineral Glass |
Battery | 2 years on CR2016 | 2 years on CR1616 | Solar powered CTL1616 |
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 | 48.9×43.8×13.5 | 43.8×38.4×10.9 | 48.9×42.8×13.4 |
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G-Shock ORIGIN GMW-B5000
Year of first Release — 2018 / 450$
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Best for: Small Wrists, Office and Formal Wear
You pay for: 200-meter water resistance, G-SHOCK Connected App, Tough Solar, Mobile link, Radio-controlled Watch; Multi band 6
Full information: Colors, Detailed Specs, Photos, News on GMW-B5000 Wiki Page →
G-Shock ORIGIN DW-5600
Year of first Release — 1996 / $50
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Lineup: STANDART DIGITAL (This Line includes Digital G-Shocks that are the best in “price/quality” category. Usually have traditional digital functions.) All G-Shock STANDART DIGITAL Watches →
You pay for: 200-meter water resistance, Flash alert, Stopwatch with 24-hour Measuring capacity, Countdown timer with Auto-repeat
GMW-B5000 VS DW-5600
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Year of first Release | 2018 | 1996 |
Accuracy | Radio-controlled (via atomic watch signals), Bluetooth (via phone app) | ±15 seconds per month |
SmartWatch Features | G-Shock Connected App (simplifies certain watch operations by letting you perform them on your phone screen) | No |
Light | LED backlight (Super illuminator) | Electro-luminescent backlight |
Alarm | 5 daily alarms (with 1 snooze alarm) | Multi-function alarm |
Timer | Measuring unit: 1 second | Measuring unit: 1 second |
Stopwatch | 1/100-second stopwatch | 1/100-second stopwatch |
Hourly Time Signal | Yes | Yes |
World Time | 39 time zones (39 cities +coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, Home city/World time city swapping, auto summer time (DST) switching | No |
Auto-Back Light | Yes | No |
Multi Day Format | Yes | No |
Multi Language Day | Yes | No |
Screw Back | Yes | No |
Case / bezel material | Stainless steel | Resin |
Glass | Mineral Glass | Mineral Glass |
Battery | Solar powered | 2 years on CR2016 |
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 | 49.3×43.2×13 | 48.9×42.8×13.4 |
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