Casio G-Shock square homages

Square G-Shock designs, including the DW-5600 and the full-metal GMW-B5000.

42.8 mm across3 homages

See three to start with
Casio G-Shock square DW-5600UE-1V
The watch shown is the DW-5600UE-1V.

How to recognise one

Four marks make the look. The count says how many of the 3 homages keep each one.

  • Printed bezel

    PROTECTION is printed above the display and G-SHOCK below it.

  • Corner screws

    A screw head sits at each corner of the resin bezel.

  • Digital display

    1 of 3 keep it, 2 not compared yet. A grey LCD shows the date on one line and large digits for the time.

  • Side buttons

    Buttons sit on both sides of the case.

Each close-up covers about 12.5 mm of watch, using the listed case width and estimated photo edges.

Three to start with

Picked from the record by marks kept, price and size, each sold under its own maker's name, not as a Casio.

  1. Sanda 329 / 293 square digital

    about £12 $15.99, seen 2 Oct43 mm

    Lowest price. The lowest price listed here.

  2. Skmei 1456 metal square

    44 mm

    44 mm across, Digital quartz.

    Price not listed yet

  3. Skmei 1628

    44 mm

    44 mm across, Digital quartz.

    Price not listed yet

Original specifications

Sizes and specifications apply to the version named below. Other versions can differ.

DW5600E-1V

DW-5600E-1 is a candidate comparator for the supplied G-Shock square label. It does not define every generation or size in the family.

Specifications for DW5600E-1V
SpecificationValueSources and notes
Case width42.8 mmThe Cheapest G-Shock You Can Buy Is Also One of the Best | Gear Patrol

One cited source.

One readable model-specific publisher supports this value; scoped to this candidate only.

Lug to lugNot confirmedDW-5600E-1 | Casio

The resin band attaches to a square resin case with no conventional projecting lugs. Casio reports case length separately as 48.9 mm.

Thickness13.4 mmThe Cheapest G-Shock You Can Buy Is Also One of the Best | Gear Patrol

One cited source.

One readable model-specific publisher supports this value; scoped to this candidate only.

Lug widthNot confirmedDW-5600E-1 | Casio

Integrated resin case and band have no standard between-lugs strap interface.

Case lengthNot confirmed

No sourced value selected for this scope.

Sources and unconfirmed details
GMW-B5000D-1

GMW-B5000D-1 is a candidate comparator for the supplied G-Shock square label. It does not define every generation or size in the family.

Specifications for GMW-B5000D-1
SpecificationValueSources and notes
Case width43.2 mmCasio G-Shock GMW-B5000D-1 | Watch Outz

One cited source.

One readable model-specific publisher supports this value; scoped to this candidate only.

Lug to lugNot confirmedGMW-B5000D-1 | Casio

Full-metal square case and integrated bracelet use a case length measurement, not a conventional case-lug span. Casio reports case length 49.3 mm.

Thickness13 mmCasio G-Shock GMW-B5000D-1 | Watch Outz

One cited source.

One readable model-specific publisher supports this value; scoped to this candidate only.

Lug widthNot confirmedGMW-B5000D-1 | Casio

The bracelet attaches to the full-metal square case through the model-specific integrated case construction; no standard strap lug width is specified.

Water resistance200 mCasio G-Shock GMW-B5000D-1 | Watch Outz

One cited source.

One readable model-specific publisher supports this value; scoped to this candidate only.

Case lengthNot confirmed

No sourced value selected for this scope.

Weight167 gCasio G-Shock GMW-B5000D-1 | Watch Outz

One cited source.

One readable model-specific publisher supports this value; scoped to this candidate only.

Sources and unconfirmed details
DW-5600UE-1VShown in the photograph

Manifest pictured scope DW-5600UE-1V. Existing family candidates are excluded.

Specifications for DW-5600UE-1V
SpecificationValueSources and notes
Case width42.8 mmDW-5600UE-1 specificationsG-Shock DW-5600UE-1ER, alternative article DW-5600UE-1

Sources agree.

Manufacturer case size L x W x H is 48.9 x 42.8 x 13.4 mm. L is overall case length used as lug span, not strap curvature.

Lug to lug48.9 mmDW-5600UE-1 specifications

One primary source.

Manufacturer case size L x W x H is 48.9 x 42.8 x 13.4 mm. L is overall case length used as lug span, not strap curvature.

Thickness13.4 mmDW-5600UE-1 specificationsG-Shock DW-5600UE-1ER, alternative article DW-5600UE-1

Sources agree.

Manufacturer case size L x W x H is 48.9 x 42.8 x 13.4 mm. L is overall case length used as lug span, not strap curvature.

Lug width16 mmG-Shock DW-5600UE-1ER, alternative article DW-5600UE-1

One cited source.

Dealer explicitly lists alternative article DW-5600UE-1. 16 mm is attachment lug width; 26 mm is outer strap width.

Movement calibreCasio 3525G-Shock DW-5600UE-1ER, alternative article DW-5600UE-1

One cited source.

Dealer explicitly lists alternative article DW-5600UE-1. 16 mm is attachment lug width; 26 mm is outer strap width.

Water resistance200 mDW-5600UE-1 specificationsG-Shock DW-5600UE-1ER, alternative article DW-5600UE-1

Sources agree.

Manufacturer case size L x W x H is 48.9 x 42.8 x 13.4 mm. L is overall case length used as lug span, not strap curvature.

Power reserveNot confirmed

Not applicable as a mechanical winding reserve. Quartz module runs on CR2016, official estimated battery life is five years; this is not converted into mechanical reserve hours.

Sources and unconfirmed details
  • Not applicable as a mechanical winding reserve. Quartz module runs on CR2016, official estimated battery life is five years; this is not converted into mechanical reserve hours.

More about the G-Shock square

Lay a homage over the CasioAny of the 3, laid over the original at one scale

Lay a homage over the Casio

Slide to fade from one watch to the other and compare the case shapes. The figures below describe the version shown in the photograph.

Casio G-Shock square42.8Casio G-Shock square
Sanda 329 / 293 square digital43Sanda 329 / 293 square digital

Photos use listed case widths and automatic case-edge readings. The readings have not been manually audited. Photo proportions stay unchanged. Perspective and lug length can differ.

43 mm, 0.2 mm wider than the Casio
Casio G-Shock square photo: DW-5600UE-1V. Sanda 329 / 293 square digital photo: 293 · negative LCD · black.

DW-5600UE-1V, specifications and sources

Casio and the selected homage, measure by measure
MeasureCasioSanda 329 / 293 square digital
Case width42.8 mm43 mm
Lug to lug48.9 mmNot listed yet
Thickness13.4 mmNot listed yet
Lug width16 mm22 mm
MovementCasio 3525Digital quartz
Power reserveNot listed yetNot listed yet
Water200 mNot listed yet
PriceNot tracked hereabout £12 $15.99, seen 2 Oct

Side view

13.4 42.8 wide 48.9 lug to lug
Casio

Thickness not listed yet

Sanda 329 / 293 square digital

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