Sustainable Icon: The G-SHOCK 5600 Series G5600BG-1 Watch

Few watches possess the sheer, unadulterated ruggedness and iconic status of the G-SHOCK. Since the birth of the original DW5000C in 1983, the digital 5600 series has evolved, becoming a staple on wrists worldwide, proving that toughness can be both stylish and functional. Forty years on, the legacy continues, but with a conscious eye on the future. The G-SHOCK G5600BG-1 proudly carries that tradition forward, representing Casio’s ongoing commitment to our environment by incorporating innovative eco-friendly materials into its legendary form.

The G5600BG-1 stands out immediately thanks to its unique construction. The bezel and band make resourceful use of resin scraps leftover from the manufacture of other G-SHOCK bands and bezels. Waste resin, including classic G-SHOCK red and yellow colours, is reconstituted through a clever process that powders and kneads the material into a matte black base. The result is a subtly colourful pattern woven throughout the watch’s exterior, making each individual G5600BG-1 truly unique – a distinctive visual flair that’s suited for both everyday adventure and nights on the town, telling a story of resourceful design.

Beyond this innovative reuse-and-recycle technology, the G-SHOCK G5600BG-1 retains all the foundational durability that has made the brand a legend. It is, of course, shock resistant, built to withstand impacts and abuse. It also boasts a robust 200m water resistance rating (WR 20 bar), ensuring it’s ready for everything from downpours to diving. This inherent toughness is complemented by modern, low-maintenance technology.

Tough Solar charging harnesses light exposure to keep the watch battery powered, ensuring long-term use without frequent battery changes. With a run time of up to 12 months on a normal charge (and 22 months in total darkness with power save), reliability is a given. The Casio Super Illuminator LED backlight provides essential visibility at any time of day or night, with a Full auto LED light function and selectable illumination duration.

The digital experience puts a wealth of practical functionality at your fingertips. This includes five daily alarms with one snooze alarm, a full auto calendar programmed to the year 2099, a 24-hour countdown timer with flexible settings, and a 1/100-second stopwatch with various measuring modes. For travellers, world time functionality offers 5 world times across 31 time zones and 48 cities, with daylight saving control and home city swapping.

The G5600BG-1 delivers a digital experience that gives you confidence not only in its performance and accuracy (±15 seconds per month) but also its production, knowing it incorporates recycled materials. Offering this blend of iconic heritage, legendary toughness, practical digital functionality, innovative eco-friendly materials, and Tough Solar power at a price point of just $150, the G-SHOCK 5600 Series G5600BG-1 is a compelling evolution – a unique, durable, and consciously produced timepiece perfect for the modern adventurer with an eye for both performance and sustainability.

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