{"id":17642,"date":"2018-03-01T00:00:49","date_gmt":"2018-02-28T17:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.g-central.com\/?p=17642"},"modified":"2022-10-21T22:57:10","modified_gmt":"2022-10-21T15:57:10","slug":"g-shock-gmw-b5000-metal-screw-back-bluetooth-solar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.g-central.com\/g-shock-gmw-b5000-metal-screw-back-bluetooth-solar\/","title":{"rendered":"Full-Metal G-Shock GMW-B5000: GMW-B5000D-1 & GMW-B5000TFG-9 Stainless Steel Screw-Back with Solar & Bluetooth"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The previously rumored silver stainless steel G-Shock GMW-B5000D-1<\/strong> and gold ion-plated G-Shock GMW-B5000TFG-9<\/strong> are now officially confirmed and will be released on April 13, 2018 in Japan. These watches are the first “full metal” 5000-series models and feature a stainless steel exterior and inner case, screw-lock case back (with DLC coating), Tough Solar power, Multi-Band 6 radio timekeeping, STN LCD display, and Bluetooth mobile link connectivity. The GMW-B5000 series merges the original G-Shock design with a full-metal exterior and today’s technology, making it one of the biggest G-Shock releases of the year.<\/p>\n

The GMW-B5000 utilizes fine resin between the exterior and interior cases for full shock resistance and is water-resistant to 200 meters. Unlike other 5000-series models, the day of the week can be presented in six languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian) and the numerical date can be adjusted to either a Month\/Day or Day\/Month style.<\/p>\n

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With a Bluetooth connection to a smartphone, the watch can automatically sync with internet time servers 4 times a day and automatically update daylight saving time and time zones. A reminder application provides flash alerts for up to five dates. The phone finder function will locate a missing phone by connecting to it with Bluetooth when it’s within range and emitting a sound. The time and place feature functions like a flight log and records the time and location points (longitude\/latitude coordinates) with the press of a watch button, then displays the log data on a map in the smartphone app. Supported mobile phones include iOS 10 or higher and Android 6.0 or higher.<\/p>\n

Other features include a 1\/100 second stopwatch, 24-hour countdown timer, 5 alarms with 1 snooze alarm, battery charge warning, and full auto Super Illuminator LED light with afterglow. The GMW-B5000 measures 49.3 x 43.2 x 13.0 mm and weighs about 167 grams.<\/p>\n

One of the rumored features was a sapphire crystal but that turned out to be false as these models use mineral glass. The super-twisted nematic (STN) LCD display is an upgrade over the standard LCD displays of other 5000-series watches and provides improved contrast and readability especially when viewed at an angle.<\/p>\n

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The gold GMW-B5000TFG-9 has a 35th Anniversary case back and is presented in an anniversary box while the silver GMW-B5000D-1 has the Shock Resistant-labeled case back similar to the original DW-5000C and the current GW-5000-1JF<\/a>. Both models have a DLC coating on the case back. The Japanese model numbers indicate the silver GMW-B5000D-1JF is a standard release while the gold GMW-B5000TFG-9JR is a limited edition model.<\/p>\n

The GMW-B5000D-1JF has a list price of \u00a560,000 JPY and the GMW-B5000TFG-9JR has a list price of \u00a570,000 JPY.<\/p>\n

See the official GMW-B5000 page at G-Shock Japan.<\/p>\n

Update:<\/strong> Casio America announced the GMWB5000D-1<\/strong> and GMWB5000TFG-9<\/strong> as part of the “Full Metal 5000 collection” for a May 2018 release with a list price of $500 USD and $600 USD respectively. The GMW-B5000D-1 and GMW-B5000TFG-9 are also April 2018 releases in Asia.<\/p>\n

G-Shock GMW-B5000D-1<\/h2>\n

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G-Shock GMW-B5000TFG-9 35th Anniversary Limited Edition<\/h2>\n

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G-Shock GMW-B5000 Promotional Video:<\/strong><\/p>\n