🌘 G Shock Dw 5600 Review

Casio- Men's Watches - Casio G-Shock - Dw-5600Bb-1Er Monotone Matte Black Watch. by Casio. Write a review. How customer reviews and ratings work See All Buying Options. Search. Sort by. Top reviews. Filter by. All reviewers. All stars. Text, image, video. 1,462 total ratings, 420 with reviews TheCasio G-Shock (DW560) is a watch model from the Casio brand and G-Shock collection. The average price of a Casio DW560 on the private sales market is $113 , while you can expect to pay $132 from a secondary market dealer..Casio G-Shock GWX-5600. About GWX-5600 in Short. For the first time ever, the G-Shock Glide series introduces a Tough Solar power system with Multi-Band 6 Atomic DescriptionCasio G-Shock DW5600E DW-5600E-1VDF DW-5600E-1V Features 200-meter water resistance and a convenient EL backlight display packed into a design that is tough, rugged, and fashionable. Specifications Case / bezel material: Resin Resin Band Mineral Glass Shock Resistant 200-meter water resistance Electro-luminescent backlight (Blue Green). OverallCustomer's Feedback. Casio DW5600 has earned its fame due to various reasons. This model gets an 83% of 5-star rating on the Amazon website. The most notable thing about the watch is that, unlike the other G-Shocks, this one doesn't have a bulky, heavy look. So it is pretty much suitable for everyday wear and tear. Accuracyof ±15 seconds per month. Battery CR2016. Approx. battery life: 2 years. Module 3229. 48.9 x 42.8 x 13.4mm / 54g. The DW-5600E-1V is held as the quintessential G-Shock by Casio themselves. It is the latest iteration in the evolution of the square-shaped DW series that begun with the DW-5000C, released over 31 years ago. Theshock-resistant structure that was designed all the way in 1983 found its footing with Casio's first flagship model, the DW-5600, launched 4 years later in 1987 and kept its signature square face and resilient features to this day. Though technology has since progressed in the past 30 years, the DW-5600's core features of 200 meters of CasioG-Shock DW-5600E-1V. This one is in excellent condition, new-ish. G-Shock; DW5600E [WTS] G-Shock DW-5600E-1V. 1 year ago on Reddit. Full Review of the Casio DW5600E-1V. A slapshot by a professional hockey player was all it took to send this G-Shock into history and into a goalie's mitt,. Quartz mens Wristwatches Casio G-Shock DW JamTangan Pria CASIO G-SHOCK DW6900-1VH. Jam Tangan Pria CASIO G-SHOCK DW6900-1VH, digital watch yang didesain sporty dengan memadukan black resin case & black dial dan black strap. Jam tangan digital yang tahan benturan, tahan guncangan, dan water resistant 200 meter ini memiliki fitur alarm, countdown timer, dan Electro Luminescent backl. DW5600SKE-7. MSRP. S$149.00. Favorite. Store Locator. G-Shock has continued to evolve in a relentless pursuit of toughness, and now offers you the Skeleton Series, made up of transparent resin parts. The coloring is clear with a white base. Based on the original DW-5600 square model, the Skeleton Series features chic coloring and is often used E1wMbc. June 4, 2021 The Casio G-Shock DW5600 is a simple an inexpensive watch that has become a quintessential non-essential accessory for tech-minded folks with a frugal streak, such as yours truly. In its purist form, the G-Shock DW5600 is tough as nails, its utilitarian function leaving a drab aesthetic that some consider a true classic. Others may say it’s a “dad watch” due to its underwhelming nature and anachronistic likeness to the original G-Shock DW-5000C from 1983. For me, it’s really both. On the flip-side, Casio/G-Shock has a history of borrowing from Swatch’s playbook. In 1992 G-Shock introduced resin colorways. In 1994, G-Shock introduced its first collaboration by partnering the with International Cetacean Education and Research Center ICERC, which unites scientists, artists, healers, and mystics in a shared effort to help whales and dolphins and other cetaceans. This collaboration watch paved the way for later mash-ups with pop-culture brands such as BAPE, Burton Snowboards, Wu-Tang Clan, Keith Haring, Gorillaz, Bamford London, and, of course, NASA. Limited edition collaboration G-Shocks now proliferate so profusely that they’ve become the epitome of drop culture. A drop is a limited release of merchandise, often as a marketing technique deployed by streetwear fashion brands. Drop culture is the thinking, behavior, and community surrounding drops. I can’t think of a better example of drop culture in action than Casio dropping the limited edition NASA collaboration watches in 2020 and 2021. G-Shock serves so many audiences that it’s hard to sort through their never-ending barrage of press releases, but, as a space nerd, this one caught my eye. I bought a single DW5600NASA20 from the G-Shock website during the initial 2020 release and my personal narrative was more like, “I’m into space stuff, this looks cool, add to cart!” I got in early. The hype-meter hadn’t pinned its needle just yet, but these NASA G-Shocks quickly wound up in high demand on the secondary market at prices cresting well above retail. G-Shock NASA 2020 Limited-Edition Open the pod bay doors, HAL. Photo Greg Bedrosian Model DW5600NASA20Type Digital QuartzMSRP $130Release Year 2020Size x x mm Visually, the G-Shock DW5600NASA20 is ultraclean and sterile, thus depicting a familiar futuristic space travel aesthetic. It’s a lot of white, almost too much. You might feel like Derek Zoolander strutting on a runway while wearing it. Fashion and marketing aside, the DW5600NASA20 feels like a toy belonging to a kid playing astronaut compared to the Omega Speedmaster, iterated to the nth degree in celebration of 1969’s moon landing. Unless you’re actually in NASA, you’re just dressing the part either way. I’m guilty on all accounts, but I did have space shuttle tent for my bed as a kid. Does that somehow count me as a NASA guy? Culturally speaking, for sure. The packaging of the DW5600NASA20. Photo Greg Bedrosian This 2020 release is supposed to “honor decades of space exploration and groundbreaking discoveries” according to G-Shock. That’s very broad, even for watch marketing. The whole package marketing lingo included is a miss-mash of iconic space imagery. It was also interesting that NASA was able and willing to bend its policy for this co-branding effort, allowing G-Shock to feature the red NASA “worm” logo on a commercial product. The red NASA logo seemed to be everywhere in street fashion during 2020, which helped the watch’s popularity immensely. A section of Stage-IB from a Saturn V rocket during assembly. Image NASA Archives The packaging is a step up from your average G-Shock DW5600, as you would expect for a limited edition. The 2020 cardboard package features a picture of the Earth. The metal tin has the same pattern as the Saturn V rocket used by NASA from 1967-73 and made famous by the Apollo mission. It’s a clever choice because the cylindrical nature of the packing tin is suggestive of the staged modules that separate from the rocket during launch. G-Shock NASA 2021 Limited Edition The DW5600NASA21 on wrist. Photo Greg Bedrosian Model DW5600NASA21Type Digital QuartzMSRP $140Release Year 2021Size x x mm A year later, in 2021, G-Shock dropped another limited release co-branded with NASA. The DW5600NASA21 was designed to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the first Space Transportation System mission STS-1, commonly known as the “Space Shuttle.” The glaring aesthetic change is that the DW5600NASA21 has a black case, which mimics the Space Shuttle’s stark colorway. The black belly of the shuttle is actually made up of thousands of tiles that serve as a thermal protection system, or TPS. The essential role of these tiles is to prevent the incineration of the shuttle and its crew from the approximately 3,000°F temperatures achieved during atmospheric re-entry. These black thermal protective tiles have become part of the Space Shuttle aesthetic. Image NASA Unboxing the watch, you will notice that the resin strap is different from the first, all-white NASA G-Shock. The black shapes on the strap are styled after those same tiles that give the Space Shuttle is distinct lines. Continuing to comb through the packaging contents, you will notice that the 2021 design is entirely specific to the shuttle, not just NASA. The packaging for the DW5600NASA21. Photo Greg Bedrosian The outer cardboard box itself is meant to look like one of the closed-circuit television monitors for the payload handler giant boom-arm in the cargo bay. However – and here I’ll show you my space nerdery in high gear – there was no Remote Manipulator System or mechanical arm on the first shuttle mission. Oh well. The screen on the box lists facts about the STS-1 mission. The tin can inside that holds the watch also commemorates the first Space Shuttle launch on April 12th, 1981, as well as listing facts about the mission. Listing all those facts is cool, but it gets space nerds like me into fact checking. Space nerds love fact checking. As A Watch There is no shortage of colorways and limited edition versions of G-Shock DW5600s. In its most basic form, it’s a watch with roots in the 1980s. You get enough internal protection to use the watch as a hockey puck if so desired. The watch wears a little large as the resin strap is fans outward from the lugs rather than hanging most straps. This feature gives the perception of an integrated strap. However, after the resin strap breaks in, the seams between the case and strap will become more evident. Like most digital quartz watches, it is full of functions and features. The Casio 3229 digital movement has a two-year battery life and is good for +/- 15 seconds per month. That’s not particularly impressive for a quartz watch. It is operated by four buttons “A,B,C,D” and the menu system is so cumbersome that it’s borderline unusable. But thats’ ok, because the functions are close to worthless except for the stopwatch, which is easy enough to use. But are you really wearing one of these things out jogging? Not me. The buttons are also asymmetrical, and the “A” button in the top left of the DW5600 has a flush profile with the case that makes it nearly impossible to press. G-Shock’s customer support told me that, “too many customers were complaining about hitting that button by accident.” Casio’s solution is more annoying than helpful. One of the best features is the teal backlight that Casio calls “electroluminescent backlight afterglow.” Timex kind of wins the name game with “Indiglo.” G-Shock tends to reserve this style of backlight for special and limited editions, however. When the backlight is activated, images of space stuff appear behind behind the LCD. The 2020 version has the Moon, and the 2021 version features the Space Shuttle and the years 1981 & 2021. As A Collectable “Drop Culture” is nothing new. Photo Greg Bedrosian Predicting the future is usually difficult. In this case, there is a high probability that we will see G-Shock release the DW5600NASA2022 in the Spring of 2022 assuming the co-branding partnership remains intact. The biggest question is what will NASA celebrate? Surely not the anniversary of the failed spacewalk of 1982. You can play watch marketing executive and brainstorm something to celebrate about 1982’s Space Shuttle missions from this list from NASA. The specific event to commemorate is arbitrary, and the DW5600NASA2022 will sell out quickly when it drops. Folks like me who own the first two NASA G-Shocks will have to get the third, and the secondary-market flippers are poised to cash in on that mandate. These types of collaborations blur the line between the typically staid world of watches and the constantly disruptive world of fashion drop-culture. The NASA G-Shocks constitute one of the closest parallels I’ve seen between sneaker drop culture and watches. The MSRPs even share similar price points; $100 give or take. A trained eye can navigate the endless stream of “special” G-Shock models to predict the hits, just as a sneaker nerd can pick out the hits from Nike and Adidas. Something relatively cheap has the potential to quickly increase in value on the secondary market once the initial “drop” is sold out. One can find fun and profit in these speculations, and the NASA G-Shocks are sure to continue their upward trend. Secondary market gold. Photo Greg Bedrosian If you missed out on the NASA G-Shocks and the latest pair of Nike Dunks, that’s fine. Don’t let FOMO fear of missing out control your consumer dollars. There’s an easier way to study the red NASA worm logo the NASA Graphics Standards Manual, now published as a book, will set you back $80. While you’re at it, grab a pair of Nikes below MSRP from GOAT. Strap in for launch; next stop Hypetown. It’s hard to beat G-Shock in terms of ruggedness. As a matter of fact, I think their logo should appear next to “Bombproof” in the dictionary. Unfortunately, the majority of G-Shock watches are humongous, making us slender-wristed folks feel a bit left out. However, there’s still a ray of hope for small wrists; the Casio G-Shock DW-5600. In this article, I will explain why I think it’s the best G-Shock watch for small wrists! MeasurementsG-Shock DW-5600Case Diameter43mmLug-to-Lug49mmCase Thickness13mmLug Width23mm As someone with small wrists, I scoured the internet for a tiny G-Shock, but most people recommended getting a Baby G instead. As I was about to step on my last bit of manliness and get a Baby G, an angel came down from heaven the DW-5600. Its square case makes this G-Shock wear extremely small, so it looks amazing on my wrist. As you can see above, there’s no lug overhang, no strap that sticks out too much, it’s just perfect! Although it fits on small wrists, I still consider the DW-5600 a bulky piece. You might have difficulty sliding it under shirt cuffs, and you will definitely feel its presence all day. Fortunately, it’s very comfortable despite the bulkiness, which makes it the perfect tool watch. SpecificationsG-Shock DW-5600Movement3229 ModuleWater Resistance200m / 20 barScreenLCDFunctionsStopwatch, Timer, Alarm, EL Backlight Just because it’s small and affordable doesn’t mean the DW-5600 isn’t as good as other G-Shocks. Of course, it doesn’t have a fancy GPS system or atomic clock like higher-end models do, but it can compete in every other way. For instance, it has 200m of water resistance, which is now G-shock’s standard. This means that you can take your DW-5600 underwater every single day and it will feel at home, even at deeper levels. The Casio 3229 module powering the DW-5600 keeps time with a basic quartz movement. Accordingly, it will be accurate to around +-15 sec/month. Considering the fact that it has a pre-set calendar up until 2099, you will basically only have to set the day & date about once a year. Depending on which functions you use, the battery should last 2-5 years. Speaking of which, the DW-5600 has three main functions; Stopwatch, Countdown timer, and alarm. The one I use the most is definitely the countdown timer. Whether it’s to measure cooking time, a meditation session, or something similar, you will certainly find a reason to use this function at least once a day. After that, the alarm function is probably the one I enjoy the most. I use it mostly on trips when I don’t have access to my regular alarm clock, or if I want to make sure that I’ll wake up even if my cellphone battery dies. I’m not a sporty person so I barely use the stopwatch, but I think runners and gym-goers will certainly find this function to be vital. One function I do find myself using quite a bit is Casio’s famous electro-luminescent backlight. This one provides a bright green light that will outshine any traditional analog watch lume. DesignG-Shock DW-5600StylingTool WatchMaterialResinCaseSquare Although the word G-Shock is now often associated with bulky round watches with tons of buttons, the original G-Shock was actually square. Indeed, Casio introduced the DW-5000 square G-Shock in 1983 to get into the rugged watches industry. As you can see below, the original G-Shock is almost indistinguishable from the DW-5600. It might be a bit weird to say for a digital watch, but I think it can be described as a vintage timepiece. What makes the square G-Shock so popular is its simplicity and straightforward looks. There’s no extra touch to make it stylish, but this is what gives it all its charm. As Casio mentions on its website “The DW5600 can be worn from the skate park to the office.” This square G-Shock is sold in a plethora of colorways, but I feel like the matte black version is the most appealing. Not only is it the original colorway of the DW-5000, but this matte black case gives it an understated look that matches the basic vibe of the watch. However, you can get the DW-5600 for $40-$50 on most websites. For such a cheap price, nothing’s stopping you from buying 2-3 different colorways to match your outfit of the day. At this price point, I think the G-Shock DW-5600 can be seen as a premium Casio F91-W with added ruggedness and a slightly better brand recognition. As you can see in my wrist shot above, this watch is my favorite when it comes to changing car tires, putting together a piece of Ikea furniture, going to the gym, etc… The resin case and bracelet are almost indestructible so you should expect your DW-5600 to keep on running for dozens of years, even if you take it through hell and back. It’s also quite surprising how classy this G-Shock can be. Its small size, square case, and understated styling make it fly under the radar. Of course, it won’t compete with a Grand Seiko, but it’s definitely the best-suited G-Shock for a business-casual outfit. In conclusion, I think the Casio G-Shock DW-5600 is undoubtedly the best bang-for-the-buck G-Shock watch on the market. Also, it might be the only model that’s perfectly suited for small wrists. Fortunately, it has all the important features that you’d expect from any other G-Shock pieces. Priced below $50, you can’t really go wrong with the DW-5600, and I also think that it will make a perfect gift for men of all ages including teenagers. PROS Extremely affordablePerfect for small wristsVintage styling CONS Stiff braceletVery common This article may contain affiliate links which means if you choose to purchase a product using the link I may get a small commission. This is at no extra cost to yourself and enables me to keep writing reviews of watches and products I genuinely think you will enjoy or find is a beater watch and why you probably need oneSo what is a beater watch? For most people, it's that watch that we throw on when we know things are going to get rough. That could be going to the gym, or it could be doing DIY projects around the house or garden or anything in between. There may be some situations where you currently just take a watch off to avoid any damage but still could really do with the convenience of a watch in that situation. This is where a good beater watch comes into its own and is ready to stand up to the bangs and knocks it will undoubtedly go until just over two years ago, I fell into the category of people who would just take their watch off to do specific tasks, and I was wearing an Omega Speedmaster Pro for my timing at the gym. After a few bumps and scrapes, I started to look at the fact that I didn't own a watch that was suitable in some of those more demanding situations or at least I wouldn't want to wear the tough but expensive pieces doing some final straw was waking up to the sound of my two-year-old son running out the Bedroom jingling my Rolex Submariner in his hand and heading towards the top of the stairs. Visions of shattered sapphire and case damage flooded my head as I leapt out of bed! Enough was enough, and it was time to add some watches that were tough, practical and also he could run around with and show an interest in. In short, for most people, a beater watch is something they genuinely need from time to time. And fully expect to take some harsh punishment on the the G-Shock DW-5600A short time after that incident I began my search for something at a sensible price with little to no maintenance required and that would be able to stand up to anything that was asked of it, be it garden work, gym work or my son using it as his favourite hammer around the house. I'd always fancied a G-Shock but in fairness, most looked a bit too large and cumbersome on my wrist and had more features than I would ever need so I had never followed through with a purchase. For me, the basics were what I needed, and after looking at the various plethora of models, I decided on the G-Shock DW-5600 is the “Original” G-Shock with a design that had changed very little if at all since its first inception back in 1983 when the young Casio engineer Kikuo Ibe came up with the idea for an indestructible watch. Spend 30 seconds searching YouTube, and you will find hundreds of videos of people creatively doing their best to test Mr Ibe’s design and destroy these G-Shocks. If whatever you get up to doesn't sound quite as strenuous as being run over by a lorry then you can probably rest assured the G-shock can handle it. Let's take a look at the features included in the DW-5600. FeaturesShock-proof Construction200m Water Resistance12/24h Digital Time CalendarStopwatchTimerAlarmElectric BacklightBattery Life Approx. 2 yearsFrom a feature point of view, the DW-5600 is the most basic in terms of functions but still packs in the most useful features and at a price-point that's quite staggering. The basic DW-5600 can be picked up new from places like Amazon for as little at £80. Search for a second hand one on eBay, and you can find them cheaper. But for such a low price-point this genuinely is a fantastic watch for the intended I said before, size is also crucial for most people, and the DW-5600 or any of the square models for that matter is one of the smallest G-Shocks in the range. At wide and high it's small enough for most people considering what situations it will be worn in. Made of resin with a rubber strap it's also comfortable on the wrist I've always found, and once the dirty jobs are done just wash it under the tap, and it's clean and looks like new. Couple this with easy maintenance and the fact that parts are readily available should you manage to very severely damage the case or strap or just fancy changing the colour. And you have a watch that will last a lifetime! Battery life on this model is stated at around two years, and while this isn't very long, it's an easy job to swap out the battery yourself. Fancy a longer battery life? For a little extra you could look at the GW-5610 range of squares which feature solar charging and can last around 10 Years! ConclusionStyle-wise there is a whole subculture attached to these G-Shock Squares, and with Casio releasing different colour variations across the entire range at a pace that is sometimes bewildering. You will be hard-pressed if you like the idea of one, not to be able to find a colour you want. Casio does a number of special editions and limited runs and also collaborate with designers, artists and musicians to name just a few to create new colours and styles for the range. In some ways for a watch design that is decades old and loved by millions, it seems a little derogatory to label the DW-5600 as a beater. This G-Shock has become a style Icon but has retained what made it unique in the first place, and that's its practically indestructible nature. For me, the G-Shock DW-5600 is a watch I couldn't do without for my lifestyle because of that robust nature. But I have gone on to buy more because there are just so many varieties and variations. For me, the G-Shock DW-5600 isn't just an excellent beater watch. It's the King of beater watches! If you are after your own DW-5600 check this one out here

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