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CASIO G-SHOCK GCWB5000UN-6 Purple 40th Anniversary Full Carbon Square Watch

Casio G-Shock

CASIO G-SHOCK GCWB5000UN-6 Purple 40th Anniversary Full Carbon Square Watch

CASIO G-SHOCK GCWB5000UN-6 Purple 40th Anniversary Full Carbon Square

Make a bold statement of strength and celebrate the quest for ultimate toughness with the limited-edition G-SHOCK 40th Anniversary Carbon Edition. The evolution of the G-SHOCK since the debut of the very first DW-5000 is a story of constantly advancing functionality, performance, and materials — all while staying true to the beloved design of the original.

The 40th Anniversary Carbon Edition takes up this quest with three different carbon materials used for the bezel, the band, and the monocoque case. The bezel and band are made of forged carbon, which can be molded into complex shapes. The clasp’s folding arm is made of multilayer carbon, which boasts a high degree of longitudinal bending strength. The carbon monocoque case is made with carbon fiber-reinforced resin. Passionate attention is paid to the specific characteristics of each material produced with a certain technique. The right material is selected for each component, taking advantage of carbon’s lightness and high rigidity to create a strong, lightweight, comfortable timepiece. Inspired by the unique textural look of the forged carbon used for the bezel and band, the color schemes evoke the Milky Way’s magnificent band of hazy light.

Two color options are offered: the GCW-B5000UN-1 is clad in a pattern of mixed black and grey, while the GCW-B5000UN-6 combines black carbon fiber with blue and pink coloured resin and opal specks for a mysterious appearance. This innovative style delivers full-on functionality, as well. Download the dedicated app to pair with your smartphone via Bluetooth®. With Multiband 6 radio control for automatic precision timekeeping, Tough Solar charging system, high-brightness full auto LED backlight, world time, day display in six languages, and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, this timepiece keeps you at peak performance.

The carbon monocoque case, engraved with the logo designed by Eric Haze to commemorate the 40th anniversary, adds the final touch to an incomparable limited-edition celebration of G-SHOCK. Due to the characteristics of forged carbon, which is a mixture of carbon fiber and resin, the pattern, color tone, and distribution of opal powder on the surface of each part (bezel, band, and clasp) varies from model to model. *Opal powder is not included in the clasp.

Shock resistant
20 bar water resistant
Keeps yourself in time
Stable solar power
Light and strong
Made in Japan

Specifications

Case size (L× W× H)

49.1 × 45 × 14.5 mm
Weight

65 g
Case and bezel material

Carbon fiber-reinforced resin / Forged carbon
Band

Forged carbon Band

One-touch 3-fold Clasp
Construction

Shock Resistant

Carbon Core Guard structure
Water resistance

200-meter water resistance
Time adjustment

Radio-controlled Watch; Multi band 6
Power supply and battery life

Tough Solar (Solar powered)

World time

5 World time 39 time zones (39 cities +coordinated universal time), auto summer time (DST) switching, home city/world time city swapping
Stopwatch

1/100-second stopwatch Measuring capacity: 00'00''00~59'59''99 (for the first 60 minutes) 1:00'00~23:59'59 (after 60 minutes) Measuring unit: 1/100 second (for the first 60 minutes) 1 second (after 60 minutes) Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times
Timer

Countdown timer Measuring unit: 1 second Countdown range: 24 hours Countdown start time setting range: 1 second to 24 hours (1-second increments, 1-minute increments and 1-hour increments)
Alarm/hourly time signal

5 daily alarms (with 1 snooze alarm)

Hourly time signal
Light

LED backlight (Super illuminator) Full auto LED light, selectable illumination duration (2 seconds or 4 seconds), afterglow
Light color

LED:White
Calendar

Full auto-calendar (to year 2099)
Mute feature

Button operation tone on/off
Energy saving feature

Power Saving (display goes blank to save power when the watch is left in the dark)
Battery display/alert

Low battery alert
Run time

Approx. battery operating time: 10 months on rechargeable battery (operation period with normal use without exposure to light after charge) 22 months on rechargeable battery (operation period when stored in total darkness with the power save function on after full charge)
Accuracy

Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month (with no signal calibration and mobile link function)
Other features

12/24-hour format

Date/month display swapping

Day display (days of the week selectable in six languages)

Regular timekeeping: Hour, minute, second, pm, month, date, day
Time adjustment details

Time Calibration Signals Station name: DCF77 (Mainflingen, Germany) Frequency: 77.5 kHz Station name: MSF (Anthorn, England) Frequency: 60.0 kHz Station name: WWVB (Fort Collins, United States) Frequency: 60.0 kHz Station name: JJY (Fukushima, Fukuoka/Saga, Japan) Frequency: 40.0 kHz (Fukushima) / 60.0 kHz (Fukuoka/Saga) Station name: BPC (Shangqiu City, Henan Province, China) Frequency: 68.5 kHz

Time calibration signal reception Auto receive up to six* times a day (remaining auto receives canceled as soon as one is successful) *5 times a day for the Chinese calibration signal Manual receive The latest signal reception results

PRODUCT MOVIE

Forged carbon, for a powerful appearance

Forged carbon, a composite material used in aircraft fuselages, is used to make the bezel and band. The material is made by kneading carbon fiber into resin, which is then forged in a press die at high temperature and pressure. This is used to make strong, light parts with intricately molded forms, including dimpled portions. Distinctive fibrous patterns that vary in appearance depending on the viewing angle can be enjoyed across the entire watch exterior.

Carbon fiber-reinforced resin, both strong and light

This is the first carbon fiber-reinforced resin monocoque case in the 5000 line. The integrated form of the case back, delivering high strength, airtightness, and weight reduction, is achieved using the high-precision molding technology of Yamagata Casio. Also, components like the inner ring and buttons are made with titanium, and the glass with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Passionate attention to materials is shown down to the most intricately shaped components to deliver strength and light weight.

Multilayer carbon with high bending strength

Meticulous attention to use of carbon materials extends to clasp components. The clasp’s folding arm is made in a three-dimensional form with multilayer carbon, which has a high degree of longitudinal bending strength. The clasp cover is made with forged carbon, just like the band.

Two color schemes expressing innovation into uncharted territory

The design highlights the unique textural look of the forged carbon material, combining the G-SHOCK never-ending commitment to innovation with the image of unfathomable, infinite expanse of outer space. A unique worldview created by the random arrangement of carbon-fiber pieces expresses the appearance of the Milky Way’s hazy band of light. Two color options are offered: the GCWB5000UN-1 is clad in a pattern of mixed black and grey, while the GCWB5000UN-6 combines black carbon fiber with blue and pink colored resin and opal specks for a mysterious appearance.

Note: Individual Differences in Products

Due to the characteristics of forged carbon, a composite material produced by molding a mixture of carbon fiber and resin, there are individual differences in the pattern, color tone, and distribution/amount of opal specks on the surface of each part (bezel, band, and clasp) for each timepiece.

*Opal specks are not included in the clasp components.