Casio G-Shock DW-5600 vs GD-100
Buy the DW-5600 if you want the smaller, lighter classic with the cleanest fit under a sleeve. Buy the GD-100 if you want a bigger, bolder display, five alarms and roughly triple the battery life. The GD-100 is cheaper right now: $70.98 at Amazon as of November 3, versus $95.00 at RedDeerWatches.com for the DW-5600.
Today the Casio G-Shock DW-5600 costs $28.26 less at its best price.
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Casio G-Shock DW-5600
Choose the DW-5600 if you want a compact 54g square G-Shock that slips under a cuff and has the classic look.
- Small and light at 54 g, sits flat under a shirt cuff
- Classic square G-Shock shape with EL backlight and afterglow
- 200 m water resistance and shock resistance
- Auto calendar set through 2039
What separates them
| Casio G-Shock DW-5600 | GD-100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Case size | 48.9 x 42.8 x 13.4 mm | 55.0 x 51.2 x 17.4 mm |
| Weight | 54 g | 72 g |
| Battery life | About 2 years on CR2016 | About 7 years on CR2025 |
| Alarms | One multi-function alarm plus hourly signal | Five daily alarms |
| Stopwatch | 1/100 second, up to 24 hours | 1/100 second, up to 24 hours |
| Countdown timer | 24 hours, 1-second unit, auto-repeat | 24 hours, 1/10-second unit |
| Water resistance | 200 m | 200 m |
| Price | $95.00 at RedDeerWatches.com as of November 3 | $70.98 at Amazon as of November 3 |
Price history
- Casio G-Shock DW-5600: lowest $42.72 on Nov 4 at eBay.
- GD-100: lowest $70.98 on Nov 4 at Amazon.
Prices at every store
Casio G-Shock DW-5600
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$42.72+ $4.85 shippingObserved at 11:33 PM - WalmartNew
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$64.92Free shippingObserved at 11:33 PM - RedDeerWatches.comNew
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GD-100
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Specs compared
| Spec | Casio G-Shock DW-5600 | GD-100 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | Digital | — |
| Water Resistant | Yes | — |
| With Alarm | Yes | — |
| Case Shape | Square | — |
| Style | Wrist | — |
| Case Size | 45mm case | — |
| Model | — | Casio G-Shock GD-100-1BCR Price: ~– ASIN: B003U… |
| Water resistance | — | 200 Metres Water Resistant |
| Accuracy | — | +/- 15 seconds per month |
| Battery life | — | Approximately 7 years |
| Dimensions |
What reviewers say
Casio G-Shock DW-5600
Owners treat the DW-5600 as the default cheap G-Shock: tough, waterproof and easy to live with. Most complaints are about the small display and the battery swap, not reliability.
- Survives drops, scratches and swimming without issue
- Light and comfortable for all-day wear
- Buttons and timekeeping stay simple and reliable
- Display can be hard to read in low light
- Battery replacement is fiddly
- Strap and bezel show wear after a few years
GD-100
Owners rate it highly, 4.6 out of 5 from 142 ratings, and most praise the size, readability and toughness for the money. Complaints tend to focus on bulk and the plain resin strap rather than the watch itself.
Questions and answers
- Which is better for small wrists?
- The DW-5600. At 48.9 x 42.8 x 13.4 mm and 54 g it is noticeably smaller and lighter than the 55 x 51.2 x 17.4 mm, 72 g GD-100.
- Which lasts longer between battery changes?
- The GD-100, at about 7 years on a CR2025. The DW-5600 runs about 2 years on a CR2016.
- Is the GD-100 worth it over the DW-5600?
- It costs less right now, $70.98 at Amazon versus $95.00 at RedDeerWatches.com as of November 3, and adds four more alarms and longer battery life. You give up the smaller size.
- Do both have the same water resistance?
- Yes. Both are rated 200 m water resistant, fine for swimming and snorkeling but not for scuba diving.
- Which is easier to read?
- The GD-100. Its larger case fits a bigger display, while the DW-5600 keeps the compact square LCD.
- Do both have a countdown timer and stopwatch?
- Yes. Both have a 24-hour countdown timer and a 1/100-second stopwatch. The GD-100 timer counts in 1/10-second units; the DW-5600 in 1-second units with auto-repeat.