The Casio G-Shock DW5000R-1 watch, also known by model number DW-5000R-1AER, was launched in the US and the UK on December 17th. Within hours, the wearable appears to have sold out both at the Casio online store and at various third-party retailers. This is a repeat of what happened when the product launched in Japan at the start of the month.
The DW5000R-1 appeared on the Casio US online store just a few days ago, revealing its $200 RRP. A similar page for the DW-5000R in the UK was spotted earlier in December; here, the retail price is £179. This new model celebrates the original G-Shock watch from the eighties with a similar design. Features include an LED backlight, dual time formats, a stopwatch and the ability to set multiple alarms.
As the DW5000R does not appear to be a limited edition model, it is expected that further batches of the wearable will arrive at a later date. However, precisely when this will be is unclear. It also remains to be seen when the Casio G-Shock DW-5000R will launch in other European countries, with a recent leak suggesting that the wearable could arrive in Italy in the next few days.
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