G-Shock GXW-56-1BJF “King” with positive LCD discontinued
March 22, 2022
The G-Shock GXW-56-1BJF has been discontinued, according to G-Shock Japan. This watch is the only GXW-56 model with a standard (i.e. positive or non-inverted) LCD display. It was one of three active GXW-56 models not too long ago and was reviewed last year by Greg Anderson on YouTube.
The cult-favorite GXW-56, nicknamed “The King” by fans, is essentially an extra-large and extra-tough version of the classic square 5600 series. Major features include Tough Solar power, Multi-Band 6 auto radio wave time syncing, and Alpha Gel protection. There is also a GX-56 for international and limited releases, with Tough Solar but no Multi-Band 6.
The two currently active models are the black and red GXW-56-1AJF and the stealth black GXW-56BB-1JF. The GXW-56-1AER and GXW-56BB-1ER are also active in Europe, and the GX56BB-1 is active in the U.S.
(Thanks to Kevin for the tip.)
Disclosure: G-Central is managed by fans and supported by ads. We may earn a commission on purchases from our links to Amazon, eBay, and other sites labeled with "affiliate link." Dollar prices are in U.S. currency unless otherwise stated. All Japanese prices in yen include tax. Please follow your country's official G-Shock site for additional release information. Best-Selling G-Shocks, Our Amazon Collections(affiliate links) | 20 Best G-Shocks | Specs Catalog
It doesn’t seem likely, but maybe they will release a new GXW-56 or GX-56 with a positive display.
Manage your privacy
We use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. We do this to improve browsing experience and to show (non-) personalized ads. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional
Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes.The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional
Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes.The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Does Casio G Shock have any plans of re-releasing the GXW-56-1BJF model? I like the positive display and the gold accents.
It doesn’t seem likely, but maybe they will release a new GXW-56 or GX-56 with a positive display.