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