- Is the DW G500R-1A worth $192.50?
- It is worth it if you want solar power, radio timekeeping and the screw-back case in one square G-Shock. If you just want the look, a cheaper DW-5600 does the job for less.
- How is it different from a standard DW-5600?
- The G500R-1A adds solar charging, radio-controlled time and a forged bezel with a screw-back case. The DW-5600 runs on a battery and has a resin caseback.
- Does it need a battery change?
- No regular battery swap. The solar cell charges from light and keeps the rechargeable cell topped up. In deep storage with no light it can still run down.
- Does radio control work everywhere?
- It syncs with regional time signals, which cover most of the US, Europe and Japan. In areas with weak reception it runs as a normal quartz watch until it syncs again.
- What is in the box?
- The watch, a manual and the usual G-Shock packaging. No charging cable is needed because it charges from light.
- When is it cheapest?
- Square G-Shocks tend to dip during holiday sales and Amazon price drops. At $192.50 it is near its recent high, so waiting for a sale could save money.
- Where is the Casio G-Shock DW G500R-1A cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $192.50, as of our latest check.
