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Comparison · Reviewed

DW-5600 vs GW-M5610: Battery or Solar Atomic Square G-SHOCK?

Verdict

Choose the DW-5600 for the cheapest original square G-SHOCK; choose the GW-M5610 for Tough Solar charging and Multi-Band 6 time that sets itself, in a slightly smaller, thinner square case.

DW-5600 vs GW-M5610 side by side

Casio's specifications for the stock DW5600E-1V and GW-M5610U-1.

DW-5600 vs GW-M5610 specifications
DW-5600GW-M5610
DisplayDigitalDigital
ShapeSquareSquare
Case size (L × W × H)48.9 × 42.8 × 13.4 mm46.7 × 43.2 × 12.7 mm
Thickness13.4 mm12.7 mm
Weight52 g (1.8 oz)51.7 g (1.8 oz)
CaseResinResin
Water resistance200 m / 20 bar200 m / 20 bar
PowerBattery: CR2016, about 2 yearsTough Solar (rechargeable): about 10 months of normal use on a full charge
Tough SolarNoYes
Multi-Band 6NoYes
BluetoothNoNo
Module3229, 35253495, 3159
Launched1987; module 3229 (2011); module 3525 (2023)2008 (GW-M5600); 2021 (GW-M5610U, module 3495)
Casio U.S. list price$99.95$165

Which one should you buy?

Choose the DW-5600 if

  • You want the lowest list price ($99.95 vs $165).
  • You like the simplest possible digital watch.
  • You want the most custom and collaboration options.

Choose the GW-M5610 if

  • You never want to set the time or change a battery.
  • You live where Multi-Band 6 signals reach, such as the continental U.S.
  • You want a slightly thinner case (12.7 mm vs 13.4 mm).

What the DW-5600 and GW-M5610 have in common

  • Same square shape descended from the 1983 DW-5000C.
  • Both are rated 200 m water resistant.
  • Both weigh about 52 g.

DW-5600 vs GW-M5610: questions

Does the GW-M5610 work everywhere in the U.S.?

Reception from WWVB near Fort Collins, Colorado reaches about 3,000 km under good conditions, which covers most of the continental U.S.; reception is usually best at night near a window.

Which square G-SHOCK has Bluetooth?

The GW-B5600 adds Bluetooth to the solar, Multi-Band 6 square, and the GMW-B5000 does the same in full metal.

Not sure? Send us your wrist size and how you'll wear it; a person replies.

Sources

  1. Casio (Europe): DW-5600E-1V specifications (official Casio, accessed October 25, 2026)
  2. Casio (U.S.): Classic G-SHOCK DW5600E-1V (official Casio, accessed October 25, 2026)
  3. G-Central: G-SHOCK DW-5600 specifications (independent reference, accessed October 25, 2026)
  4. Casio (Europe): GW-M5610U-1 (DW-5000C design legacy) (official Casio, accessed October 25, 2026)
  5. Casio G-SHOCK (UK): Are G-SHOCK watches waterproof or water resistant? (official Casio, accessed October 25, 2026)
  6. G-Central: G-SHOCK GW-M5610 specifications (independent reference, accessed October 25, 2026)
  7. Casio (Singapore): GW-M5610-1 specifications (official Casio, accessed October 25, 2026)
  8. Casio (Europe): GW-M5610-1 battery operating time (official Casio, accessed October 25, 2026)
  9. Casio G-SHOCK (UK): How do solar powered watches work? (official Casio, accessed October 25, 2026)