Key Takeaways
1. Casio G-Shock has collaborated with Converse Tokyo to create a special DW-5600 watch for the 10th anniversary of Converse Tokyo.
2. The watch features a unique design with a vibrant purple digital screen, orange digits, and floral patterns on the black resin strap.
3. It includes various functionalities such as a stopwatch, countdown timer, multi-function alarm, and is water-resistant up to 200 m.
4. The watch is powered by a CR2016 battery, expected to last around five years, with dimensions of 48.9 x 42.8 x 13.4 mm and a weight of about 52 g.
5. The Casio G-Shock x Converse Tokyo DW-5600X is available for pre-order in Japan for ¥20,900 (~$142) and will be sold at Converse Tokyo outlets starting September 19th.
Casio G-Shock has partnered with Converse Tokyo to launch a new watch in the DW-5600 series. This unique model marks the 10th anniversary of the Japanese sports label, which emerged after the original Converse brand from the U.S. faced bankruptcy.
Watch Design and Features
The G-Shock x Converse Tokyo edition is derived from the DW-5600UE (curr. $59.96 at Amazon). The watch is highlighted as “one-of-a-kind” with a vibrant purple digital screen displaying orange digits, all framed by a black casing that features the Converse star in purple. It comes with a matte black resin bezel and casing, while the strap is crafted from black resin and adorned with yellow, purple, and blue floral designs resembling lilies and cosmos.
Functional Details
This DW-5600X timepiece tells time in both 12 and 24 hour formats, and also shows the day of the week and date on its LCD screen. It includes several features such as a stopwatch with 1/100th second accuracy, a countdown timer, a multi-function alarm, and hourly chimes. An LED backlight makes it easy to read in dim conditions. Powered by a CR2016 battery, it is expected to last around five years and boasts a water resistance of up to 200 m. The dimensions of a DW-5600 watch are generally 48.9 x 42.8 x 13.4 mm (~1.9 x 1.7 x 0.5 inches), with an average weight of about 52 g (~1.8 oz).
Availability and Pricing
In Japan, you can pre-order the Casio G-Shock x Converse Tokyo DW-5600X at the Converse online shop for ¥20,900 (~$142). This watch will be sold at all Converse Tokyo outlets (excluding the Gotemba Outlet Store) starting September 19th. Hence, it appears that this model may be exclusive to the Japanese market.
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