CASIO G-SHOCK DW-5600UE-1DR DIGITAL BLACK MEN WATCH
DW-5600UE-1DR
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The DW-5600UE-1DR is the watch that wrote the rule book. The square G-Shock silhouette — inherited directly from the 1983 DW-5000C that started the entire G-Shock lineage — is one of the most recognised watch shapes in the world, and the DW-5600 is its purest, most accessible expression. All-black resin case and band, matte finish, gold-tone typography on the dial face reading "CASIO", "WATER 20BAR RESIST", and "ILLUMINATOR" — the visual language of G-Shock toughness in its original form. The red SHOCK RESIST diamond logo sits at 6 o'clock as a seal of the watch's founding promise: absolute shock resistance.
Module 3525 updates the classic platform with a modern LED Super Illuminator backlight (replacing the older EL panel) and a flash alert function that pulses the LED in sync with the buzzer for alarms, hourly signals, and countdown alerts — a practical upgrade for noisy environments. The core package remains intentionally simple: 200-metre water resistance, 1/100-second stopwatch with split time, 24-hour countdown timer with auto-repeat, multi-function alarm, and a CR2016 battery rated for approximately five years. No Bluetooth, no solar, no world time — just the essentials, executed with four decades of refinement behind them.
At a Glance
Why You'll Love It
- The original G-Shock square — the DW-5600 silhouette is a direct descendant of the 1983 DW-5000C that started the entire G-Shock brand. No other watch shape carries this much history while still being a daily wearer. Every square G-Shock that followed — the GW-5000, the GMW-B5000, the DW-5600 collabs — traces back to this exact form.
- Intentionally simple. No Bluetooth pairing, no solar charging management, no app dependency. Press the buttons, read the screen, wear it hard. The DW-5600UE does fewer things than most modern G-Shocks, and that's the point — nothing to configure, nothing to maintain beyond a battery change every five years.
- The positive LCD display (dark digits on a light background) is the classic G-Shock look and the easiest to read in bright daylight. The upgraded LED Super Illuminator handles darkness — brighter and more even than the older EL panel it replaces.
- The flash alert function pulses the LED backlight in sync with every alarm, hourly signal, and countdown alert. In a loud gym, on public transport, or in meetings where your phone is away — you catch the visual cue even when you miss the buzzer.
- At 52 grams, this is light enough to forget you're wearing it. The resin band and case are comfortable in Singapore's humidity — no metal contact on skin, no heat retention, no strap adjustment needed.
- The gold-tone dial typography and red SHOCK RESIST diamond are the visual signatures that immediately identify a G-Shock 5600 from across a room. Understated from a distance, rich in detail up close.
Perfect For
Key Features
- Shock resistant construction — G-Shock's founding technology. The resin case and internal module suspension absorb impacts and vibrations that would damage conventional watches. Built to survive drops, knocks, and rough handling.
- 200-metre water resistance (20 BAR) — Suitable for swimming, snorkelling, and recreational water activities. No need to remove it at the pool, beach, or in heavy rain.
- LED Super Illuminator with afterglow — Modern LED backlight replaces the older EL panel found in previous DW-5600 versions. Brighter, more even illumination across the entire LCD. Selectable 1.5-second or 3-second duration with afterglow.
- Flash alert — LED backlight flashes in sync with the buzzer for alarms, hourly time signals, and countdown timer alerts. Visual notification for noisy environments.
- 1/100-second stopwatch — Measures up to 24 hours. 1/100-second precision for the first 60 minutes, 1-second after. Elapsed time, split time, and 1st–2nd place measurement modes.
- 24-hour countdown timer with auto-repeat — Set from 1 second to 24 hours in 1-second, 1-minute, or 1-hour increments. Auto-repeat restarts the countdown automatically when it reaches zero.
Technical Specifications
| Case & Build | |
|---|---|
| Model Number | DW-5600UE-1DR |
| Module | 3525 |
| Case Material | Resin |
| Case Colour | Matte Black |
| Glass | Mineral Glass |
| Case Size (L × W × H) | 48.9 × 42.8 × 13.4 mm |
| Weight | 52 g |
| Construction | Shock Resistant |
| Water Resistance | 200 Metres (20 BAR) |
| Back | Engraved G-Shock Emblem |
| Band | |
|---|---|
| Material | Resin |
| Colour | Matte Black |
| Wrist Size | 145 – 205 mm |
| Clasp | Tang Buckle |
| Movement & Power | |
|---|---|
| Movement Type | Digital Quartz |
| Display | Positive LCD (Hour, Minute, Second, AM/PM, Month, Date, Day) |
| Accuracy | ±15 seconds per month |
| Battery | CR2016 |
| Battery Life | Approx. 5 years |
| Display & Light | |
|---|---|
| LCD Type | Positive (Dark Digits on Light Background) |
| Dial Typography | Gold-Tone ("CASIO", "WATER 20BAR RESIST", "ILLUMINATOR", "LED BACKLIGHT") |
| SHOCK RESIST Logo | Red Diamond at 6 o'clock |
| Backlight | LED Super Illuminator, Afterglow |
| Illumination Duration | Selectable (duration set via module) |
| LED Colour | White |
| Flash Alert | Yes — LED flashes with alarms, hourly signal, countdown timer |
| Functions | |
|---|---|
| Stopwatch | 1/100-second (up to 60 min) / 1-second (after 60 min), 24-hour capacity; elapsed, split, 1st–2nd place |
| Countdown Timer | 1-second unit, 1 sec – 24 hours, auto-repeat |
| Alarm | Multi-function alarm |
| Hourly Time Signal | Yes |
| Calendar | Full auto-calendar to 2099 |
| Time Format | 12/24-hour |
