CASIO G-SHOCK GCWB5000UN-6 Purple 40th Anniversary Full Carbon Square Watch les ligaments
Make a bold statement of strength and celebrate the quest for ultimate toughness with the limited-edition G-SHOCK 40th Anniversary Carbon Edition. The evolution of the G-SHOCK since the debut of the very first DW-5000 is a story of constantly advancing functionality, performance, and materials — all while staying true to the beloved design of the original.
The 40th Anniversary Carbon Edition takes up this quest with three different carbon materials used for the bezel, the band, and the monocoque case. The bezel and band are made of forged carbon, which can be molded into complex shapes. The clasp’s folding arm is made of multilayer carbon, which boasts a high degree of longitudinal bending strength. The carbon monocoque case is made with carbon fiber-reinforced resin. Passionate attention is paid to the specific characteristics of each material produced with a certain technique. The right material is selected for each component, taking advantage of carbon’s lightness and high rigidity to create a strong, lightweight, comfortable timepiece. Inspired by the unique textural look of the forged carbon used for the bezel and band, the color schemes evoke the Milky Way’s magnificent band of hazy light.
Two color options are offered: the GCW-B5000UN-1 is clad in a pattern of mixed black and grey, while the GCW-B5000UN-6 combines black carbon fiber with blue and pink coloured resin and opal specks for a mysterious appearance. This innovative style delivers full-on functionality, as well. Download the dedicated app to pair with your smartphone via Bluetooth®. With Multiband 6 radio control for automatic precision timekeeping, Tough Solar charging system, high-brightness full auto LED backlight, world time, day display in six languages, and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, this timepiece keeps you at peak performance.
The carbon monocoque case, engraved with the logo designed by Eric Haze to commemorate the 40th anniversary, adds the final touch to an incomparable limited-edition celebration of G-SHOCK. Due to the characteristics of forged carbon, which is a mixture of carbon fiber and resin, the pattern, color tone, and distribution of opal powder on the surface of each part (bezel, band, and clasp) varies from model to model. *Opal powder is not included in the clasp.
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Shock resistant
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20 bar water resistant
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Keeps yourself in time
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Stable solar power
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Light and strong
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Made in Japan
Specifications
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Case size (L× W× H)
49.1 × 45 × 14.5 mm -
Weight
65 g -
Case and bezel material
Carbon fiber-reinforced resin / Forged carbon -
Band
Forged carbon BandOne-touch 3-fold Clasp -
Construction
Shock ResistantCarbon Core Guard structure -
Water resistance
200-meter water resistance -
Time adjustment
Radio-controlled Watch; Multi band 6 -
Power supply and battery life
Tough Solar (Solar powered)
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Smartphone Link feature
Mobile link (Wireless linking using Bluetooth®) -
Apps
CASIO WATCHES -
App connectivity feature
Auto time adjustmentEasy watch settingApproximately 300 world time cities + user-added pointTime & placeReminderPhone finder
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Glass
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating -
Compatible band size
150 to 205 mm
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World time
5 World time 39 time zones (39 cities +coordinated universal time), auto summer time (DST) switching, home city/world time city swapping -
Stopwatch
1/100-second stopwatch Measuring capacity: 00'00''00~59'59''99 (for the first 60 minutes) 1:00'00~23:59'59 (after 60 minutes) Measuring unit: 1/100 second (for the first 60 minutes) 1 second (after 60 minutes) Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times -
Timer
Countdown timer Measuring unit: 1 second Countdown range: 24 hours Countdown start time setting range: 1 second to 24 hours (1-second increments, 1-minute increments and 1-hour increments) -
Alarm/hourly time signal
5 daily alarms (with 1 snooze alarm)Hourly time signal -
Light
LED backlight (Super illuminator) Full auto LED light, selectable illumination duration (2 seconds or 4 seconds), afterglow -
Light color
LED:White -
Calendar
Full auto-calendar (to year 2099) -
Mute feature
Button operation tone on/off -
Energy saving feature
Power Saving (display goes blank to save power when the watch is left in the dark) -
Battery display/alert
Low battery alert -
Run time
Approx. battery operating time: 10 months on rechargeable battery (operation period with normal use without exposure to light after charge) 22 months on rechargeable battery (operation period when stored in total darkness with the power save function on after full charge) -
Accuracy
Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month (with no signal calibration and mobile link function) -
Other features
12/24-hour formatDate/month display swappingDay display (days of the week selectable in six languages)Regular timekeeping: Hour, minute, second, pm, month, date, day -
Time adjustment details
Time Calibration Signals Station name: DCF77 (Mainflingen, Germany) Frequency: 77.5 kHz Station name: MSF (Anthorn, England) Frequency: 60.0 kHz Station name: WWVB (Fort Collins, United States) Frequency: 60.0 kHz Station name: JJY (Fukushima, Fukuoka/Saga, Japan) Frequency: 40.0 kHz (Fukushima) / 60.0 kHz (Fukuoka/Saga) Station name: BPC (Shangqiu City, Henan Province, China) Frequency: 68.5 kHzTime calibration signal reception Auto receive up to six* times a day (remaining auto receives canceled as soon as one is successful) *5 times a day for the Chinese calibration signal Manual receive The latest signal reception results
PRODUCT MOVIE
Forged carbon, for a powerful appearance
Forged carbon, a composite material used in aircraft fuselages, is used to make the bezel and band. The material is made by kneading carbon fiber into resin, which is then forged in a press die at high temperature and pressure. This is used to make strong, light parts with intricately molded forms, including dimpled portions. Distinctive fibrous patterns that vary in appearance depending on the viewing angle can be enjoyed across the entire watch exterior.
Carbon fiber-reinforced resin, both strong and light
This is the first carbon fiber-reinforced resin monocoque case in the 5000 line. The integrated form of the case back, delivering high strength, airtightness, and weight reduction, is achieved using the high-precision molding technology of Yamagata Casio. Also, components like the inner ring and buttons are made with titanium, and the glass with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Passionate attention to materials is shown down to the most intricately shaped components to deliver strength and light weight.
Multilayer carbon with high bending strength
Meticulous attention to use of carbon materials extends to clasp components. The clasp’s folding arm is made in a three-dimensional form with multilayer carbon, which has a high degree of longitudinal bending strength. The clasp cover is made with forged carbon, just like the band.
Two color schemes expressing innovation into uncharted territory
The design highlights the unique textural look of the forged carbon material, combining the G-SHOCK never-ending commitment to innovation with the image of unfathomable, infinite expanse of outer space. A unique worldview created by the random arrangement of carbon-fiber pieces expresses the appearance of the Milky Way’s hazy band of light. Two color options are offered: the GCWB5000UN-1 is clad in a pattern of mixed black and grey, while the GCWB5000UN-6 combines black carbon fiber with blue and pink colored resin and opal specks for a mysterious appearance.
Note: Individual Differences in Products
Due to the characteristics of forged carbon, a composite material produced by molding a mixture of carbon fiber and resin, there are individual differences in the pattern, color tone, and distribution/amount of opal specks on the surface of each part (bezel, band, and clasp) for each timepiece.
*Opal specks are not included in the clasp components.