Casio's new popular full metal GMW-BZ5000 watch shines in first hands-on images
Early hands-on images of the Casio GMW-BZ5000RC-1 are now circulating. Posted by @geesgshock, they give us our first look at what is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about full-metal G-Shock releases in recent months.
The biggest takeaway from these images is how different the watch looks in real-world lighting compared to official renders. The rainbow ion-plated center case isn’t just a surface accent, rather, it runs through the mid-layer of the case and becomes visible from the sides, especially around the lugs and button guards. Depending on the angle, the finish switches between blue, purple, and gold tones - the watch looks like it is constantly changing colors.
One of the clearer shots also shows the layered construction of the case. Multiple unfinished metal shells are displayed alongside a completed rainbow-treated unit, in order to depict the multi-step machining and finishing process. The side profile shows another detail that wasn’t as obvious before. The bezel, case, and inner structure appear more segmented than on older GMW-B5000 models. There are very distinct transitions between polished steel surfaces and the colored inner frame. The screws and pushers also contrast slightly in tone.
Up front, the watch features the classic square layout but now uses a high-definition MIP display which was introduced to the series quite recently. In the hands-on shots, the display looks sharp as it should, especially for smaller text elements and secondary data fields. The interface does look to be denser than older models, since more information is visible at once.
The bracelet is also made out of stainless steel, but the finishing appears to be more assorted, in the sense that the combination of brushed links with polished edges adds a multi-texture diversity to the overall design.
You can read about the Casio GMW-BZ5000-1RC's launch here; alternatively, you can check out the Casio GMW-B5000-1JF on Amazon.
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