First G-SHOCK, the brand that has constantly been testing the limits of timepiece toughness since 1983, released the GMW-B5000, an all-metal version that recreated the look of the very first G-SHOCK. Now comes the AWM-500 Series of new full-metal analog-digital models.
Based on the AW-500, G-SHOCK's first analog-digital combination timepiece that was released in 1989, these new full-metal models employ hard stainless steel material for their bezels and bands. Other features include screw-in backs and three-dimensional hour markers.
Functionwise, MULTIBAND 6 supports automatic time setting adjustment based on one of six time calibration signals around the globe for accurate timekeeping no matter where your travels take you. Other functions include Tough Solar in combination with CASIO original power-saving technology that delivers a stable supply of power, high-brightness Full Auto LED illumination, World Time, and more.
Specifications
Case / bezel material: Stainless steel
One-touch 3-fold Clasp
Solid Band
Stainless Steel Band
Shock Resistant
Neobrite
Mineral Glass
Screw Lock Back
200-meter water resistance
Tough Solar (Solar powered)
Double LED light
LED light for the face (Super illuminator, full auto LED light, selectable illumination duration (1.5 seconds or 3 seconds), afterglow)
LED backlight for the digital display (Super illuminator, full auto LED light, selectable illumination duration (1.5 seconds or 3 seconds), afterglow)
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
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
Hand shift feature (Hands move out of the way to provide an unobstructed view of digital display contents)
World time
31 time zones (48 cities + coordinated universal time), daylight saving time on/off, Home city/World time city swapping
1/100-second stopwatch
Measuring capacity: 00'00''00～59'59''99
Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times
Countdown timer
Measuring unit: 1 second
Countdown range: 100 minutes
Countdown start time setting range: 1 second to 100 minutes (1-second increments, 1-minute increments)
5 daily alarms (with countdown)
Hourly time signal
Battery power indicator
Power Saving (hands stop to save power when the watch is left in the dark)
Full auto-calendar (to year 2099)
12/24-hour format
Button operation tone on/off
Regular timekeeping
Analog: 2 hands (hour, minute (hand moves every 20 seconds))
Digital: Hour, minute, second, pm, month, date, day
Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month (with no signal calibration)
Approx. battery operating time:
11 months on rechargeable battery (operation period with normal use without exposure to light after charge)
28 months on rechargeable battery (operation period when stored in total darkness with the power save function on after full charge)
Size of case / Total weight
Size of case : 51.8×44.5×14.2mm
Total weight : 175g