Casio 5600 - Watch for 2024

Gear & EDC

Embracing the DW5600 G-Shock

Back to Black — and Glad to Be Here

The Rotation

Swapping Back to the 5600

I've recently swapped back to my 5600 Casio G-Shock and found that it fits me better than the A168. My tastes in watches tend to ebb and flow, but I'm glad I held onto many of my older pieces, as they allow me the opportunity to rotate through my collection.

 

Why Black

A Fashion Staple

There's something about a G-Shock that just completes my outfit. I've finally freed myself from the allure of the Apple Watch. In my younger days, I owned various colored 5600 models, which were nice, but they lacked the versatility of the classic black 5600. While other models had better features, I now realize I should have splurged on a 5610. Nevertheless, the DW5600 suits me just fine.

Colored 5600s are fun, but the black version is the one that goes with everything — the versatility gap is real.

The Journey

Five G-Shocks Culled, Zero Regrets

I'm grateful for my decision to purchase this watch in 2021. It helped me cull five other G-Shocks from my collection — two 5600s, a 9000, a 6900, and a GD100 — that were just crowding my space.

Instead of feeling regret, I appreciate having had the chance to own and experience several models before settling on the black DW5600. Plus, selling those five models allowed me to recoup all my costs, confirming the enduring popularity of Casio G-Shocks.

Models Sold Off

• → Two 5600s — earlier colored versions that paved the way for the black
• → G-Shock 9000 — good watch, but not the one
• → G-Shock 6900 — part of the culling that cleared the collection
• → GD100 — sold along with the rest; full cost recovery confirmed

Five G-Shocks out, one black DW5600 staying — and all costs recouped along the way.