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  • Casio GBX-H5600 Watch Launch: MIP LCD & Heart Rate Monitor

    Casio GBX-H5600 Watch Launch: MIP LCD & Heart Rate Monitor

    Key Takeaway

    – First G-LIDE watch with built-in heart rate monitor and fitness tracking
    – Combines tide/moon data from G-LIDE with Polar-powered training analysis
    – Available in black and blue, priced at $330 each
    – Lightweight (47g) bio-based carbon case with solar and USB charging
    – Tracks running, gym workouts, sleep, blood oxygen, and syncs via Bluetooth

    Casio’s G-Shock GBX-H5600, which is the first G-LIDE watch with a built-in heart rate monitor, is now available in the US. They are arriving alongside the new MTPB135D series watches. The GBXH5600-1 (black) and GBXH5600-2 (blue) are both listed on the US G-Shock site at $330 each.

    Heart Rate and Fitness Tracking Features

    The GBX-H5600 gets optical heart rate monitoring and fitness tracking of the DW-H5600, alongside the advanced tide and moon functions that are the cornerstone of the G-LIDE line — two parts of Casio’s lineup that have run in parallel until now. Both models feature a translucent bezel that also comes with G-LIDE models, and a solid band — black on the GBXH5600-1 and blue on the GBXH5600-2.

    Advanced Training Analysis from Polar

    On the fitness side, the watch carries an optical heart rate sensor and accelerometer with training analysis powered by Polar Electro’s algorithms. It tracks running, walking, gym workouts, and interval training, and logs cardio load status, blood oxygen levels, sleep recovery across six stages, step count, calories burned, and breathing exercises. Activity data syncs to the Casio Watches app via Bluetooth, which also unlocks tide data from around 3,300 surf spots globally.

    Case Composition and Weight Specifications

    The case is built from bio-based carbon and resin. There’s a carbon fiber-reinforced case back that makes the GBX-H5600 about 12 grams lighter than a DW-H5600 at just 47 g. It measures 51.1 × 44.5 × 17.3 mm and features a high-contrast MIP LCD. Water resistance is rated at 200 meters. Power comes from a combination of solar-assisted charging and wired USB — solar handles timekeeping, while the heart rate and fitness functions may need wired top-ups.

    Availability and Pricing Summary

    Both models are available now at gshock.casio.com. Alternatively, you can check out the Casio GBX-100S-1 on Amazon. Casio (1) (2)


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  • New Casio G-Shock GM-H5600 MIP LCD Watch Launching Soon

    New Casio G-Shock GM-H5600 MIP LCD Watch Launching Soon

    Key Takeaways

    1. The Casio G-Shock GM-H5600 model confirmed by certification agencies for late 2025, featuring a square design similar to DW5600E-1V.
    2. Expected features include a stainless steel bezel and a heart rate monitor.
    3. The watch will have a memory in pixel (MIP) LCD for better visibility, continuing a trend from recent 2025 models.
    4. Available color options are silver and gold, with a potential release date in March 2026 starting in Japan.
    5. The official launch date and pricing for the GM-H5600 remain uncertain.

    Fresh talk about the Casio G-Shock GM-H5600 is buzzing around. Certification agencies confirmed the ‘GM-H5600’ model number in late 2025. This suggests a square design, similar to the DW5600E-1V (currently priced at $64.92 on Amazon). It’s also believed that the watch will have a stainless steel bezel and include a heart rate monitor.

    Features and Display

    According to the blog Great G-Shock World, the new G-Shock GM-H5600 will come with a memory in pixel (MIP) LCD. This type of screen offers high contrast for better visibility. It continues the trend from 2025 models like the GW-BX5600 and the GMW-BZ5000, which also have MIP LCD displays. However, it’s still unclear whether the screen will be positive (light background with dark numbers) or negative (dark background with light numbers).

    Color Options and Release Date

    The same source mentions that the Casio G-Shock GM-H5600 heart rate monitoring model will be available in two color options: silver and gold. The specific model numbers for these colors have not been confirmed yet. Additionally, while there were earlier speculations about a launch within the first three quarters of 2026, it now seems likely that Casio will unveil the GM-H5600 in March 2026. The watch is expected to debut in Japan first, with other countries getting it in the following weeks or months.

    Uncertain Launch and Pricing

    It’s still uncertain exactly when the Casio G-Shock GM-H5600 will officially hit the market. The price of the watch remains another mystery.

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