[G-Shock Comparison] GM-6900 VS GM-S5600 VS DW-5700

Can’t choose between G-Shock GM-6900, GM-S5600 and DW-5700? Enjoy our comparison table and the best features unique list of each series.

	GM-6900	GM-S5600	DW-5700
Price (Amazon)	230$	190$	80$
Year of first Release	2020	2020	2019
Accuracy	±15 seconds per month	±15 seconds per month	±15 seconds per month
SmartWatch Features	No	No	No
Light	Electro-luminescent backlight Afterglow	Electro-luminescent backlight Afterglow	Electro-luminescent backlight Afterglow
Alarm	Multi-function alarm	Multi-function alarm	Multi-function alarm
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	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	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
Stopwatch	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	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	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
Hourly Time Signal	Yes	Yes	Yes
World Time	No	No	No
Auto-Back Light	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	2 years on CR1616	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	53.9×49.7×18.6	43.8×38.4×10.9	48.9×45.4×13.4
Full features (if you want to know more)	GM-6900 Wiki	GM-S5600 Wiki	DW-5700 Wiki

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GM-6900 Profile
Average Amazon Price: $230 (yes, we may earn a commission on qualifying purchases from our links to Amazon)
Year of first release: 2020
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 →
Best for: Teenagers, Top in G-Shock Lookbooks, Artists, Singers, Dancers…
The most distinctive specs:
– 200-meter water resistance (good for swimming but not for deep diving)
– Metal-Covered (Minute protrusions on the outside of the inner case reduce surface contact with the metal bezel)
– Glass Fiber Reinforced Case (Glass fibers are incorporated into resin for increased strength. The material’s resistance to shock-induced breakage and bending protects the module from external shock)
– Triple Graph Display (characterized by three round digital indicators on the dial)
Other colors and full specs: GM-6900 Wiki Page

GM-S5600 Profile / Casio G-Shock
Average Amazon Price: $190
Year of first release: 2020
Best for: Small Wrists, Kids and Girls, Top in G-Shock Lookbooks
The most distinctive specs:
– 200-meter water resistance (good for swimming but not for deep diving)
– Compact G-SHOCK (great choices for women who prefer mannish G-SHOCK styling)
– The iconic square design (of the 5600 Series with a metal-covered bezel)
– Flash alert (Flashes with buzzer that sounds for alarms, hourly time signals)
Other colors and full specs: GM-S5600 Wiki Page

DW-5700 Profile
Average Amazon Price: $80 (yes, we may earn a commission on qualifying purchases from our links to Amazon)
Year of first release: 2019
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 →
Best for: Small Wrists, Teenagers, Artists, Singers, Dancers…
The most distinctive specs:
– 200-meter water resistance (good for swimming but not for deep diving)
– Old-school round face (Casio is releasing the DW-5700 to bring back the look of a historical favorite under a back-to-original-basics theme)
– Flash alert (Flashes with buzzer that sounds for alarms, hourly time signals)
Other colors and full specs: DW-5700 Wiki Page