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Classic G-SHOCK Square: 5600 & 5000 Series Features Guide
It doesn’t get more iconic than this. Lovingly called the G-SHOCK square by its fans for the square-shaped bezel and silhouette, this square changed the watch industry. Explore all the features that have made the G-SHOCK square beloved for generations.
Best-Selling G-SHOCK Square 5000/5600: The Classic G-SHOCK
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Communications to connect to a smartphone and correct the time automatically four times a day. When crossing time zones, the watch displays the local time with one push of a button. It also uses information acquired via smartphone to update the global time difference and time zone information contained in the watch’s internal data.
Casio's proprietary solar-charging system converts light to ample power to operate multiple power-hungry functions.
Multiband 6 Radio Signal Timekeeping
Standard time radio waves are received by a tiny built-in antenna in Japan (Fukushima and Kyushu transmission stations), the United States, the UK, Germany and China, and the time is corrected automatically.
MR-G timepieces are driven by a proud spirit of commitment to maintaining a creative, original style. This spirit is fundamental to the future of MR-G.
G-SHOCK 5600 / 5000 Square Digital Watches with Bluetooth
These iconic G-SHOCK squares offer Bluetooth® connectivity with your smartphone to ensure accurate timekeeping. A digital watch with the same classic look and a modern upgrade under the hood.
G-SHOCK 5600 / 5000 Digital Watches with Tough Solar Charging
Building a reputation on durability includes the latest tech to ensure a long-lasting battery. Tough Solar charging generates power for all power-hungry functions, often including Bluetooth® connectivity. A classic digital watch for the modern age.
G-SHOCK 5600 / 5000 with Multiband 6 Radio Signal Timekeeping
Atomic timekeeping at its toughest, these digital watches receive a daily radio signal to ensure accurate timekeeping. To keep your digital watch accurate no matter where the road takes you, atomic timekeeping is king.
G-SHOCK 5600 / 5000 Square Digital Watches: MR-G Collection
The G-SHOCK square at its finest. Explore the myriad ways the G-SHOCK square is a digital watch with serious upgrades in G-SHOCK’s flagship line.
G-SHOCK 5000 and 5600 Series Comparison
What’s the difference between the 5000 and 5600 series? The 5000 series is the original G-SHOCK series and has continued the use of a stainless-steel case. By contrast, the 5600 series utilizes a resin case that may be reinforced with carbon fiber or glass fiber.
The resin case of the 5600 often provides more freedom in the design to incorporate advanced technologies such as Bluetooth® connectivity, Tough Solar charging, and more.
Given the stainless-steel case of the 5000 series, most of the G- SHOCK Full Metal collection includes G-SHOCK squares from the 5000 series, its stainless-steel case paired with a stainless-steel bezel. By contrast, watches in the 5600 series may include a stainless-steel bezel as part of the G-SHOCK G-STEEL collection due to the resin case, stainless-steel bezel combination.
Regardless of case construction, both the 5000 and 5600 series continue the G-SHOCK legacy of ultimate toughness.
G-SHOCK 5000/5600 Series: A History of Innovative Features
Explore the origin story of the G-SHOCK 5000/5600 and you explore the origin story of G-SHOCK itself.
With industry-leading shock resistance and 200-meter water resistance, the square is reliability made manifest. Utility is one of the G-SHOCK square’s best features, as the square has been recast and reinvented time and time again, welcoming innovation and modern technology while staying true to its original design and concept: the attempt to make the perfect digital watch.
Noted for its versatility and undeniable crowd appeal, the G-SHOCK 5600 / 5000 series set the bar high for the latest in upgrades and stalwart fashion sense. With styles ranging from the ever-affordable DW5600E-1V to the full metal GMWB5000 series, on up to the incredible craftsmanship of the titanium MRGB5000R, the G-SHOCK square continues to push the envelope of innovation and digital watch fashion.
Fans often ask, “What are the best digital watches?” and the G- SHOCK square has been an answer to that question for over 40 years. They often note the simple design and superb performance, hallmarks of G-SHOCK craftsmanship. It’s uncommon to find a digital watch that holds its value in the hearts of so many, decade after decade. With the incredible array of diverse styles and features, the G-SHOCK 5600 / 5000 series can be clearly said to have withstood the test of time more so than any other digital watch. Purchase a classic G-SHOCK in the iconic style of the 5000/5600 series and own a timepiece that’s both history and future.
