The Ultimate Guide to All G-SHOCKs — composed by Experts
Can’t choose between G-Shock GMW-B5000 and DW-5600? Enjoy our comparison table and the best features unique list of each series.
We are trying to compare the watches from one collection or “similar” price categories. Besides you may find our rating system and pros & cons section below. Enjoy!
Price (Amazon) | ||
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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*Want to compare some other features? Please, comment and we will improve our table.
G-SHOCK GMW-B5000 Rating System
| Size | ★★★★ |
| Weight | ★★★ |
| Functions | ★★★★★ |
| Materials | ★★★★★ |
| Battery Years | ★★★★★ |
| Price | ★★ |
G-SHOCK GMW-B5000 PROs & CONs
*we composed all points based on our ten years experience in writing about CASIO watches. We know what matters when you are searching for your ideal G-SHOCK!
– Iconic Square Design (those who know, know)
– Stainless steel housing (unlike other square G-SHOCKs)
– Solar Powered (Tough Solar).
– No need to worry about the battery change
– Super illuminator LED light (very bright)
– Good size (compatiable with 90% of wrists)
– Bluetooth Accuracy Calibration (checks if the watch shows the ideal time), also called Mobile Link
– Easy to operate via smartphone
– Radio Control Accuracy (corrects the time if needed via radio signals)
– Screw Lock Back (more durable)
– Days of the week selectable in six languages (unlike traditional G-SHOCKs)
– Great readability
– Mineral Glass (could be Saphire)
– More expensive (than traditional square G-SHOCKs)
– Only traditional functions (World time, Stopwatch, Timer, Alarms etc.).
– No advanced GPS or Pedometer, etc.
– No Carbon Core Guard Structure (traditional case)
– Negative digital dials spoil readability (if the model has it)
G-Shock DW-5600 Rating System
| Size | ★★★★ |
| Weight | ★★★★★ |
| Functions | ★★ |
| Materials | ★★★★★ |
| Battery Years | ★★★ |
| Price | ★★★★ |
what about strap size ?