What it is?
The DW-5000C is the original G-Shock model from 1983. The GMW-B5000 Series has inherited its characteristic square design and been given the full metal treatment along with upgraded features including smartphone linking.
Key Benefits
- The GMW-B5000-1JF has been given a full-metal case by using a shock-resistant fine resin cushioning material inserted between the case and the sturdy stainless steel metal bezel.
- High-density mounting technology also allows the watch to maintain its size.
- The back of the watch features a solid Screw Lock Back and has been DLC treated for resistance to wear. Gold ion plating has been applied to the entire case and band for a beautiful color.
- Visibility too has been enhanced via use of a film solar cell and STN-LCD (liquid crystal).
- Function-wise, this model comes with Bluetooth® communications and can link with a dedicated app to obtain precise time information.
- The watch is also packed with practical features including a time correction system that uses standard time and frequency signals (Multi-Band 6), a reliable source of power in the form of Tough Solar
- technology, high-luminance Full Auto LED backlighting, World Time and day of the week display in six languages.
- This is a G-Shock model that stays true to its predecessor while undergoing further refinement through the application of a full-metal design.
World time:
- 5 World time
- 39 time zones (39 cities +coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, Home city/World time city swapping, auto summer time (DST) switching
Stopwatch:
- 1/100-second stopwatch
- Measuring capacity: 00'00''00~59'59''99 (for the first 60 minutes)
- 1:00'00~23:59'59 (after 60 minutes)
- Measuring unit: 1/100 second (for the first 60 minutes)
- 1 second (after 60 minutes)
- Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times
Timer:
- Countdown timer
- Measuring unit: 1 second
- Countdown range: 24 hours
- Countdown start time setting range: 1 minute to 24 hours (1-minute increments and 1-hour increments)
Alarm/hourly time signal:
- 5 daily alarms (with 1 snooze alarm)
- Hourly time signal
Light:
- LED backlight (Super illuminator)
- Full auto LED light, selectable illumination duration (2 seconds or 4 seconds), afterglow
Calendar:
- Full auto-calendar (to year 2099)
- Mute feature
- Button operation tone on/off
- Mute feature: Button operation tone on/off
Energy saving feature:- Power Saving (display goes blank to save power when the watch is left in the dark)
- Battery display/alert
- Low battery alert
Battery display/alert: Low battery alert
Run time:
- Approx. battery operating time:
- 10 months on rechargeable battery (operation period with normal use without exposure to light after charge)
- 22 months on rechargeable battery (operation period when stored in total darkness with the power save function on after full charge)
Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month (with no signal calibration and mobile link function)
Other features
- 12/24-hour format
- Date/month display swapping
- Day display (days of the week selectable in six languages)
- Regular timekeeping:
- Hour, minute, second, pm, month, date, day
Time adjustment details:
- Time Calibration Signals
- Station name: DCF77 (Mainflingen, Germany)
- Frequency: 77.5 kHz
- Station name: MSF (Anthorn, England)
- Frequency: 60.0 kHz
- Station name: WWVB (Fort Collins, United States)
- Frequency: 60.0 kHz
- Station name: JJY (Fukushima, Fukuoka/Saga, Japan)
- Frequency: 40.0 kHz (Fukushima) / 60.0 kHz (Fukuoka/Saga)
- Station name: BPC (Shangqiu City, Henan Province, China)
- Frequency: 68.5 kHz
- Time calibration signal reception
- Auto receive up to six* times a day (remaining auto receives canceled as soon as one is successful)
- *5 times a day for the Chinese calibration signal
- Manual receive
- The latest signal reception results
What else you need to know
Basic Information:
- Case Size (L × W × H): 49.3 × 43.2 × 13 mm
- Weight: 167 g
- Case and Bezel Material: Stainless steel
- Band:
- Solid Band
- Stainless Steel Band
- One-touch 3-fold Clasp
- Construction: Shock Resistant
- Water Resistance: 200-meter water resistance
- Time Adjustment: Radio-controlled Watch; Multi Band 6
- Power Supply and Battery Life: Tough Solar (Solar powered)
Smartphone Link/App Connectivity Features:
- Smartphone Link Feature: Mobile link (Wireless linking using Bluetooth®)
- Apps: Casio Watches
Exterior:
- Glass: Mineral Glass
- Back plate: Screw Lock Back
- Automatic time adjustment (4 times/day)
- World Time city setting: Over 300 cities preset as original points.
- Time & place: Stamping of current time/location on a map in the app with watch button operation.
- Reminder: Notification by the watch of scheduled dates. Blinking and title display + luminescent color changes when illuminated.
- Easy watch setting: Home Time/World Time display switching • Timer/daily alarm setting• TLocal calendar setting (day of week in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Russian; month/date display switching)
- Phone Finder
A Square Case with a Full-Metal Shock-Resistant Structure:
- Inspired by the first G-SHOCK model, the DW-5000C (1983), this square design is reimagined with a full-metal shock-resistant structure and advanced features, including Smartphone Link.
- Models: Silver GMW-B5000D-1, Gold GMW-B5000TFG-9
Toughness in Metal: Newly Developed Structure:
- Achieving G-SHOCK's shock-resistance in full metal required a redesigned external structure with a fine-resin cushioning material between high-strength stainless-steel parts.
Shock-Resistant Structure:
- Fine-Resin Cushioning: Cushioning parts inserted between the bezel case and inner case provide a responsive force, reducing shocks through compressed protrusions.
Band Connection Structure:
- Three-Pronged Lug Structure: Redesigned from a double-lug structure, disperses shocks to connecting pipes and button shafts, reinforcing the band attachment.
Button Structure:
- Combines large cylindrical buttons with internal pipes to guard the button shafts from lateral shocks.
Screw-Lock Case Back:
- Replicates the first model’s airtight and heavy-duty screw-lock case back, mirror-finished and treated with diamond-like carbon (DLC) for enhanced wear resistance.
Pursuit of Extreme Functional Beauty:
- Advanced forging and cutting technologies create fine details that maximize the beauty of metal textures.
Bezel Case:
- A combination of mirror polishing and hairline finishes ensure flawless beauty, with finely machined case back surfaces for an accurate fit.
Metal Band:
- The stainless-steel band reproduces the first model’s resin band design with dimple processing, alternating press and polish for a beautiful finish.
Inner Case:
- Forged and cut over 10 steps to shape integrated lugs and cushioning parts for smooth, accurate assembly.
Original Square Design:
- Casio has maintained the original G-SHOCK design, focusing on shock resistance, a large LCD, and minimalist form for ease of wear.
Progression to a New-Generation Engine:
- G-SHOCK continues pioneering functional advancements, including light functions, Tough Solar power, radio wave reception, and Bluetooth® connectivity.
LSI Layout:
- Optimized for stable radio reception sensitivity in a metal case, the LSI layout ensures multi-functionality in the GMW-B5000.
Dedicated Design Module:
- Proprietary high-density mounting and power-saving technologies enable features like Bluetooth® and solar-powered timekeeping without increasing size.
Bluetooth + Radio-Controlled, Solar-Powered Timekeeping:
- Time correction uses either Bluetooth® or Multi Band 6 radio signals, ensuring accurate time across time zones and DST changes.
Full-Auto LED Backlight (Super Illuminator):
- High-brightness LED with ambient light detection and tilt activation in the dark, including fade-in/out and white/orange lighting.
STN LCD:
- Upgraded from TN to STN LCD for higher contrast and wider viewing angles, mirroring the design of the first model.
Film Solar Panel:
- A switch from glass to film enhances visibility by reducing external light reflections on the LCD.
Display Aspect:
- The 16:10 aspect ratio, close to the Golden Ratio, enhances visibility and has been passed down since the original model.
Material
- Case and bezel material: Stainless steel
- Glass: Mineral Glass
