G-Shock 5600 Tough Solar Multi Band 6

GW-M5610U-1ER

$165

Everyday, active, water, travel, adventure

This is the square G-Shock with the two upgrades that matter: solar charging and radio time sync across six transmitters. It never needs a battery or a time correction, survives 200 metres of water and real knocks, and adds world time for travel. The 2021 module 3495 brought a brighter LED light and power saving at the same price. Against the basic DW5600 it costs a little more and removes every chore, which is why owners call it the default beater.

It sets itself by radio and charges from any light.

Specifications

Diameter	43.2 mm
Thickness	12.7 mm
Lug to lug	46.7 mm
Lug width	16 mm
Case	Resin
Crystal	Mineral
Water resistance	200 m
Movement	Solar quartz
Calibre	3495
Power reserve	7,200 hours
Accuracy	+/- 15 s per month without radio sync (official)
Strap	Resin strap

Pros

Solar charging, no battery changes
Radio sync keeps it to the second
200 m water resistance and shock proof
World time with 48 cities
Light and compact on the wrist

Cons

Alarm is quiet compared with the DW5600
Stock strap is stiff and runs long
Radio sync depends on your location

Rivals

Casio G-Shock DW5600E, Casio G-Shock GW-B5600, Casio G-Shock GA-2100

What owners say

Forum owners mostly say the step up from the DW5600 is worth it for solar and atomic sync, and report nightly sync working first try in Europe and the US. Common complaints are the quiet alarm, a stiff strap, a short afterglow on the light and a slightly grey looking display at angles.

Sources

casio.com Official
fratellowatches.com Review · Module 3495 update, EUR 129 price, verdict
watchdavid.com Review
theslenderwrist.com Review · Fit on small wrists, strap length issue
g-central.com Review · Full function list, module 3495, world time cities
hollandwatchgroup.com Official · Dealer listing: 16 mm lug width, module 3495, owner reviews
watchuseek.com Forum
watchuseek.com Forum

Official product page