Manila, Philippines — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. has recently announced the upcoming release of the newest additions to the shock-resistant G-SHOCK Recrystallized series designed in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the G-SHOCK brand. The GMW-B5000PS and GMW-B5000PG are made even tougher, employing a deep-layer hardening process on stainless steel. This process enables the creation of a hard layer by infusing gas into the surface of the steel, hardening the material itself rather than coating it to harden the outside.
The GMW-B5000PS and GMW-B5000PG are based on the full-metal GMW-B5000D, which faithfully reproduces the iconic shape of the very first G-SHOCK, the DW-5000C. Both of these 40th anniversary models employ extremely hard stainless steel for exterior components such as the bezel and band.
With this latest advancement in the continuous G-SHOCK evolution that began back in 1983, Casio has developed a deep-layer hardening process specifically for stainless steel, achieving a material that is approximately three times harder than ordinary stainless steel. Recrystallization adds a design element, with the stainless steel heat-treated and recrystallized to create crystalline patterns against a matte texture, giving the rugged appearance of fine metal fragments scattered across the surface. Each individual component features a unique crystalline grain, delivering subtle differences in pattern, color and luster for each timepiece.
The silver GMW-B5000PS and gold ion-plated GMW-B5000PG both incorporate special features — the 40th anniversary logo on the case back, the phrase “SINCE 1983” on the dial, and a star on the Mode button on the lower left side of the case.
Casio also announced the release of the DW-5040PG, which features a dial engraved with the words “PROJECT TEAM ‘Tough,” which is the name of the team that worked to develop the very first G-SHOCK. For this reissue of the original G-SHOCK design, the deep-layer hardening process is applied to the case back, buckle, band loop, and other metal components. Biomass plastics are used in the bezel and band.
| Model | Color |
| GMW-B5000PS | Silver |
| GMW-B5000PG | Gold |
| DW-5040PG | Black |
Specifications
GMW-B5000PS／GMW-B5000PG
| Construction | Shock-resistant | |
| Water Resistance | 200 meters | |
| Radio Frequency | 77.5 kHz (DCF77: Germany); 60 kHz (MSF: UK); 60 kHz (WWVB: USA); 40 kHz (JJY: Fukushima, Japan) / 60 kHz (JJY: Kyushu, Japan); 68.5 kHz (BPC: China) | |
| Radio Wave Reception | Automatic reception up to six times a day (except for use in China: up to five times a day) | |
| Communication Specifications |
Communication Standard |
Bluetooth® low energy |
| Signal Range | Up to 2 meters (may differ depending on surrounding conditions) | |
| World Time | 5 world times selected from 39 cities (39 time zones,* daylight saving on/off) and Coordinated Universal Time, city name display, home time/world time city swapping, auto summer time (DST) switching
* May be updated when connected to a smartphone. |
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| Stopwatch | 1/100 second (00’00”00~59’59”99) / 1 second (1:00’00”~23:59’59”); measuring capacity: 23:59’59.99″; measuring modes: elapsed time, split time, 1st and 2nd place times | |
| Countdown Timer | Measuring unit: 1 second (maximum 24 hours) | |
| Alarm | 5 daily alarms (with 1 snooze alarm); hourly time signal | |
| Mobile Link Features*2 (Wireless linking with Bluetooth® devices) |
Auto time adjustment Easy watch setting Approximately 300 world time cities + user-added point Time & place Reminder Phone finder |
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| Other Functions | Date/month display swapping; day display (in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian or Russian); full auto-calendar; 12/24-hour format; button operation tone on/off; full auto LED backlight (Super Illuminator and afterglow: 2/4 seconds, fade-in/fade-out afterglow); low battery alert | |
| Power Source | Tough Solar power system (solar-charging system) | |
| Continuous Operation | About 10 months after full charge, using all functions but without solar charging
About 22 months with the power-saving function ON after full charge |
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| Size of Case | 49.3 × 43.2 × 13.0 mm | |
| Total Weight | Approx. 167g | |
*2 Requires downloading the dedicated CASIO WATCHES app.
DW-5040PG
| Construction | Shock-resistant |
| Water Resistance | 200 meters |
| Stopwatch | 1/100 second (00’00”00 to 59’59”99) / 1 second (1:00’00 to 23:59’59); measuring capacity: 23:59’59; measuring modes: elapsed time, split time, 1st and 2nd place times |
| Countdown Timer | Measuring unit: 1 second (maximum 24 hours); auto-repeat |
| Alarm | Multi-function alarm, hourly time signal |
| Other Functions | Full auto-calendar; 12/24-hour format; EL backlight with afterglow; flash alert (flashes with buzzer that sounds for alarms, hourly time signals and countdown timer time up alarm) |
| Accuracy at Normal Temperature | ±15 seconds per month |
| Battery Life | Approx. 2 years on CR2016 |
| Size of Case | 48.9 × 42.8 × 13.8mm |
| Total Weight | Approx. 78g |
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Casio Computer Co., Ltd. is under license.
The newest addition to the G-SHOCK Recrystallized series will be available in Authorized G-SHOCK Stores nationwide this May. The GMW-B5000PS-1DR will be priced at Php 64,680 SRP, while the GMW-B5000PG-9DR will be priced at P66,530 SRP. Meanwhile, the DW-5040PG-1DR will be sold for P25,510 SRP.
