New Casio GW-BX5600 watch with negative MIP display surfaces in first hands-on photos
First real-world images of the Casio G-Shock GW-BX5600CBG-2 have showed up online via @geesgshock. For reference, this is the newest member of the new GW-BX5600 family, which replaces the OG LCDs with MIP LCDs. While they're already listed on Casio Japan, they will officially be able to buy sometime this April with a retail price of ¥35,200 (~$221).
The design is all about sustainability, which is also apparent by the "Untangle It" initiative associated with the watch. The bezel and case use bio-based resins, while the strap consists of a cloth cross-band manufactured from recycled fishing nets. Close-up photography reveals a dark navy or teal fabric with a repetitive, textured geometric pattern which is intended to look like the ocean surface. This material choice is a very different from the standard resin straps found on most 5600 models. It'll easily be one of the bigger selling points of this watch, if not for the MIP display.
Speaking of the negative MIP display, it should provide much better contrast than traditional STN or TN panels. The GW-BX5600CBG-2 runs on module 3578. There's Tough Solar power, Multi-Band 6 radio-controlled timekeeping, and Bluetooth smartphone link functionality. The accompanying Casio Watches app lets users toggle between "Standard" and "Classic" font styles for the digital readout.
Dimensions for the case are 49.1 mm in length, 44.1 mm in width, and 13.4 mm in thickness. Despite the new display tech and fabric strap, the watch scores the standard G-Shock durability including 20-bar water resistance.
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