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BREAKING NEWS: US pre-orders for the DW-H5600 are now open on Amazon!
The Casio DW-H5600 (technically the G SQUAD DW-H5600) will be released on May 19, 2023 (in Japan and the US). It’s now available in the US on Amazon. I pre-ordered mine from Casio directly. In the US the model is called the G Shock Move.
Here are the features of the Casio DW-H5600 you get:
- a full resin body made from biomass plastic
- a version with a metallic bezel (DW-H5600MB)
- MIP (Memory in Pixel) Display (similar to the GBD-200)
- water resistant to 20 ATM (200m)
- optical heart rate monitor (thanks to Polar)
- health tracking (blood oxygen, sleep, step count, and calorie consumption)
- activity tracking features (running, walking, gym workout, and interval timer)
- solar-assisted charging
- wired charging with a rear charging port
- Bluetooth
The Casio DW-H5600 Bluetooth works with the G Shock Connected Apps (iOS version or Android version). It can sync time and integrate with your phone’s health functions. The watch does show basic message notifications i.e., it shows you have a message, not the message itself. It also provides status updates for physical activity, heart rate, etc.
What does the DW-H5600 look like?
Previously, I could only share leaked images, but now that it’s OFFICIAL, here’s what the DW-H5600 looks like in all of its glory. I think the MIP display looks amazing. The variants you see here are the Black, Dolphin Blue (Grey), and then Black with the metallic bezel versions of the watch. The US variants are only the Black and Dolphin Blue (Grey), there is no metallic version (yet) for US customers.
DW-H5600 Size & Dimensions
The DW-H5600 is slightly bigger and heavier than the standard DW-5600. Here’s a handy comparison table:
| Casio DW-5600 | Casio DW-H5600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Size (L x W x H) | 48.9 × 42.8 × 13.4 mm | 51.1 × 44.5 × 17.4 mm |
| Weight | 53g | 59g |
I’m impressed with how well Casio could engineer extra features into a very similar footprint. The added height is not a surprise, given you now get a heart rate monitor. The heart rate technology comes from Polar, which is a trusted developer of heart rate monitoring technology.
Casio DW-H5600 Wired Charging
The Casio DW-H5600 inherits some of the technology from the Casio GBD-H1000. So it’s an adapter vs. wireless charging (see below). I would have loved it to be wireless. The charger clips on (like a clothes peg) and doesn’t use magnets. The battery life is claimed to be 35 hours with the heart rate monitor activated and up to a month with the function turned off. In “power saving mode,” the battery is claimed to last 11 months – I am guessing power saving mode disables all of the smart functionality but I haven’t been able to confirm this.
Is the DW-H5600 the 40th Anniversary G Shock?
In 2023 it’s the 40th Anniversary of the G-Shock watch, with the first version released in April 1983. The DW-H5600 is not the 40th Anniversary G-Shock. The 40th Anniversary G-Shocks are model DW-5040PG; the full name is “G-SHOCK 40th Anniversary RECRYSTALLIZED”. There is a 40th Anniversary Limited edition version of the DW-H5600, DW-H5600EX-1 that comes with additional bezels and bands.
How much does the DW-H5600 cost? Where can I buy it?
The DW-H5600 is US$299+ tax. This is similar to Japanese pricing. The version with the metallic bezel will cost a little more based on what I have seen with Japanese pricing, but the metallic bezel model of the G Shock Move is not yet available to US Customers.
I want more info about the DW-H5600 / G Shock Move
That’s all I know for now, but you can watch the DW-H5600 Japanese promotional video below. Enjoy!
I’m counting down until my DW-H5600-G-Shock / G Shock Move arrives. Until then, I’ve got my Top 5 Casio’s to keep me happy.
PS. You can find all my watch-related blog posts here. If you want a list of useful websites for owners of traditional mechanical watch owners, this blog post is useful.
Important: I am not affiliated with any of the manufacturers, brands, services, or websites listed on this page and this is my personal experience. If you find this helpful and want to say thanks, please buy me a coffee or take a look at my book on Amazon. It keeps this page ad-free. Thank you!