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Casio is expanding its square G-Shock lineup in the US with the new GW-BX5600 series. The lineup includes the GW-BX5600-1 and GW-BX5600-1A1, both of which retain the familiar DW-5600 design while adding newer display and connectivity features. Both models are priced at $180 and are set to launch in September 2026.
Design Details
The models feature a Memory-in-Pixel (MIP) LCD that offers better contrast, viewing angles, and readability than traditional LCDs. The higher-resolution display also supports two font styles and four customizable display modes.
Internally, the GW-BX5600 series features Tough Solar, Bluetooth connectivity, and Multiband 6 radio-controlled timekeeping. The solar charging system works with both sunlight and artificial light, providing around six months of battery life on a full charge or up to 22 months with power-saving enabled.
The Bluetooth functionality pairs with the Casio Watches smartphone app. This enables automatic time synchronization, easy access to setting alarms or timers, and a phone finder feature.
If you prefer to keep the watch disconnected from your phone, the Multiband 6 radio receiver will still automatically calibrate the time up to six times a day by picking up standard time radio waves from stations across the globe.
Aesthetically, the watches are heavily inspired by the classic DW-5600UE and DW-5600UBB. They feature the familiar octagonal bezel and a solar panel design that mimics the brick pattern found on the very first G-Shock models. In line with Casio’s recent manufacturing shifts, the case, bezel, and band are constructed from bio-based resin rather than traditional plastics.
In terms of dimensions, the watches measure 49.1 x 44.1 x 13.4 mm and weigh 51 grams. They offer shock resistance, 200-meter water resistance, a stopwatch, countdown timer, five alarms, and an LED backlight.
In related news, Timex has recently launched the Deepwater Meridian 200 HEV Automatic watches with sapphire crystal and ceramic bezels, while Casio has introduced a limited-edition pink G-Shock for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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