Can’t choose between G-Shock GMW-B5000 and DW-5600? Enjoy our comparison table and the best features unique list of each series.
GMW-B5000-1 DW-5600E-1VZ
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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GMW-B5000 Profile / Casio G-Shock
Average Amazon Price: $450 (yes, we may earn a commission on qualifying purchases from our links to Amazon). Check the Price on Amazon →
Year of first release: 2018
Lineup: 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.) All G-Shock Origin Watches →
Best for: Small Wrists, Office and Formal Wear, Top in G-Shock Lookbooks
The most distinctive specs:
– G-SHOCK Connected App (you may manage all watch settings through your phone)
– Tough Solar (CASIO’s original solar-charging system converts not only sunlight but also light from fluorescent lamps and other sources into power)
– Mobile link (Wireless linking using Bluetooth(R)) (for time sync with your phone data)
– Radio-controlled Watch; Multi band 6 (additional way for time sync. This watch receives time calibration radio signals that keep the displayed time accurate)
– 200-meter water resistance (good for swimming but not for deep diving)
Other colors and full specs: GMW-B5000 Wiki Page
Only Limited Editions: GMW-B5000 Limited Editions
G-Shock GMW-B5000 Rating System
| Size | ★★★★ |
| Weight | ★★★ |
| Functions | ★★★★★ |
| Materials | ★★★★★ |
| Battery Years | ★★★★★ |
| Price | ★★ |
DW-5600 Profile / Casio G-Shock
Average Amazon Price: $50 (yes, we may earn a commission on qualifying purchases from our links to Amazon). Check the Price on Amazon →
Year of first release: 1996
Best for: Small Wrists
The most distinctive specs:
– 200-meter water resistance (good for swimming but not for deep diving)
– Flash alert (flashes with buzzer that sounds for alarms, hourly time signals)
– Stopwatch with 24-hour Measuring capacity
– Countdown timer with Auto-repeat
Other colors and full specs: DW-5600 Wiki Page
Only Limited Editions: DW-5600 Limited Editions
G-Shock DW-5600 Rating System
| Size | ★★★★ |
| Weight | ★★★★★ |
| Functions | ★★ |
| Materials | ★★★★★ |
| Battery Years | ★★★ |
| Price | ★★★★ |