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Casio G-Shock GW5000U-1 radio-controlled watch now available in the US

The Casio G-Shock GW5000U-1 watch is currently available at the brand’s US online store. (Image source: Casio)
The Casio G-Shock GW5000U-1 watch is currently available at the brand’s US online store. (Image source: Casio)
Casio’s 5600 series GW5000U-1 digital watch is back in stock at the brand’s online store in the US. This radio-controlled model was launched over 15 years ago and has occasionally been available in North America since 2023. Features include support for multiple time zones, an automatic backlight and Tough Solar charging.

The Casio G-Shock GW5000U-1 watch is now back in stock at Casio US. The watch, also known as the GW-5000-1, launched in Japan in 2009 and has sporadically been available at the Casio US online store since 2023. 

The GW5000U-1 is a radio-controlled watch with MultiBand 6 with support for five time zones, with 48 cities to choose from. Other tools include a 1/100-second stopwatch, a countdown timer with a 24-hour range and five daily alarms, one of which has a snooze feature. The watch face can be illuminated thanks to a fully automated white LED light, and it is water resistant to 200m. This model also has a Power Saving mode and offers Tough Solar charging to extend its 10-month battery life with typical use.

While the GW5000U-1 is similar in appearance and feature set to the cheaper GWM5610U-1 (curr $102.67 at Amazon), there are a couple of differences. The GW5000U-1 has a stainless steel case with a screw lock back, each with a Diamond Like Coating (DLC) for enhanced durability. By comparison, the GWM5610 is a full resin watch; both versions have a resin strap. You can now buy the Casio GW5000U-1 watch for $300 in the US. It is unclear how many units of the Casio G-Shock GW5000U-1 watch are currently available at the Casio US online store, or whether it could rollout to other markets.

The Casio G-Shock GW5000U-1 watch (left) and the GWM5610U-1 watch (right). (Image source: Casio)
The Casio G-Shock GW5000U-1 watch (left) and the GWM5610U-1 watch (right). (Image source: Casio)

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Polly Allcock, 2025-03-20 (Update: 2025-03-20)