Key Takeaways
1. The Casio GW-BX5600 watch will be available for purchase starting November 14 in Japan, with two models priced at ¥30,800 (approximately $200).
2. The watch features a significant display upgrade with a high-definition memory-in-pixel LCD for better viewing angles and contrast.
3. It includes various display options, Bluetooth connectivity for Smartphone Link, and retains features like Multiband 6 radio synchronization and Tough Solar technology.
4. The release offers a chance for buyers to purchase the new models without paying premium prices, especially the positive display variant which is expected to sell out quickly.
5. While initial availability is in Japan, rollouts to other regions like the UK and EU will follow later in November.
Casio’s highly anticipated MIP-screen “square” watch is finally making its way to stores, after the opening of pre-orders for two models earlier this month. Various retailer and community announcements suggest that the GW-BX5600 will be available for purchase starting tomorrow (November 14) in Japan. Both the regular positive display model GW-BX5600-1 and the blackout negative version GW-BX5600-1A1 are priced at ¥30,800 (approximately $200) including tax. Our previous updates outlined the expected fall release window, the two different models, and the anticipated price range. Additional information from Great G-Shock World indicates “releasing tomorrow” banners, the two color options, and links to stores already set up for the launch, aligning with the rumored timeline.
Significant Display Upgrade
In case you didn’t catch it – the big update is the screen. The BX5600 replaces the traditional STN display with a high-definition memory-in-pixel LCD that offers a wider viewing angle and improved contrast. This change is likely in response to the legibility issues that have plagued G-Shock’s square design for many years. According to Casio’s product description, there are four time display layouts, a selection of two main fonts (the standard full-dot and a 7-segment “classic” style), plus the option to invert colors on the positive model through settings. Inside, the watch still features Multiband 6 radio synchronization and Tough Solar technology, and adds Bluetooth for Smartphone Link, enabling dual time displays, app-based customization, automatic phone time synchronization, and logging features. Key functionalities include five alarms, a 1/100-second stopwatch, countdown timer, world time, and a power-saving mode.
A Great Opportunity for Buyers
From a shopper’s perspective, the release tomorrow provides a straightforward opportunity to get these two models without paying full metal prices, especially for those who missed out on pre-orders. The positive display variant is likely to sell out quickly; the blackout versions usually sell shortly after since they can be more difficult to read in bright light. Rollouts to regions outside of Japan are already beginning, but early purchasers should find the best selection at Japanese retailers first, with inventory for the UK and EU arriving later in November.
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