Casio G-Shock GW‑BX5600 watches with MIP LCDs hit retail tomorrow on Nov 14
Casio’s long‑trailed MIP‑screen "square" is finally hitting retail, after pre-orders for two models opened earlier this month. Multiple retailer and community posts are hinting that the GW‑BX5600 goes on sale tomorrow (Nov 14) in Japan, with both the standard positive display GW‑BX5600‑1 and the blackout negative GW‑BX5600‑1A1 listed at ¥30,800 (~$200) tax‑in. Our earlier reporting mapped out the fall window, the two variants, and the expected price tier. Further info from Great G‑Shock World show "released tomorrow" banners, the two colorways, and links to storefronts already primed for the drop, which matches the speculated schedule.
In case you missed it - the major upgrade is the screen. The BX5600 swaps the classic STN panel for a high‑definition memory‑in‑pixel LCD with a wider viewing angle and higher contrast, likely to address the legibility complaints that have followed G‑Shock’s square for years. Casio’s product text details four time display layouts, a choice of two main fonts (standard full‑dot and a 7‑segment‑style "classic"), and the ability to flip polarity on the positive model via settings. Under the hood, the watch still has Multiband 6 radio sync and Tough Solar, and adds Bluetooth for Smartphone Link, unlocking dual time displays, app‑side customization, phone‑time auto‑sync, and log features. Core tools include five alarms, 1/100‑second stopwatch, countdown timer, world time, and power‑saving.
From a buyer’s standpoint, tomorrow’s release is the cleanest entry point into these two models without jumping to full‑metal pricing, especially if you missed the pre-order window. We can expect fast sell‑through on the positive display variant; the blackout models usually tend to follow close behind since they can be harder to read in harsh light. Regional rollouts beyond Japan are already in motion, but early buyers should find the best stock at Japanese retailers first, with UK and EU inventory following through November.
Source(s)
Casio Japan (1) (2), Great G-Shock World
