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Casio Just Released What Could Be Its Most Divisive G-Shock Watch Yet

Nothing else comes close …

Yellow Casio G-Shock digital watch with black and gray face on a green background.Casio

By Jack Seemer

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Casio’s new G-Shock has all the hallmarks that have made it one of the most beloved names in watchmaking

There’s that rugged, near-indestructible construction (of course); 200 meters of water resistance; and a square case based off the original design from the 1980s.

Just one thing to clarify: it doesn’t actually go around your wrist.

Four Casio G-Shock digital watches in black, large black, yellow, and red with resin bands on a gray surface.
The new Nano DWN-5600 is based off the design of G-Shock’s original watch.
Casio

The Nano DWN-5600 looks and largely performs like your classic everyday G-Shock watch, only at one-tenth the size.

That’s because this tiny timepiece, available in three colors (black, yellow and red), is actually designed to fit around one’s finger.

Hand wearing a black digital watch ring holding a small skateboard on a textured surface.
The G-Shock Nano DWN-5600 is downsized by a factor of 10.
Casio

If that seems odd, it’s worth noting that the watch is just the latest timepiece to join a growing trend set forth by the Casio CRW-001-1JR, Timex x MM6 Maison Margiela and, more recently, Fossil’s collaboration with Nick Jonas.

That said, the G-Shock name, along with everything that comes with it, easily makes the Nano DWN-5600 the most capable watch in its class.

Back of a Casio G-Shock watch with black resin strap and stainless steel case back showing shock resist details.
G-Shock claims that the Nano DWN-5600 is just as shock resistant as its full-size watches.
Casio
Yellow Casio G-Shock digital watch with black bezel and rectangular display showing time.
Those buttons aren’t just for show. The Nano DWN-5600 has a stopwatch and backlight, too.
Casio

It also has something none of those previous examples can top: a fully adjustable band that can go from 48mm to 82mm to accommodate different finger sizes.

Hand wearing a black Casio G-Shock digital watch on the wrist and a smaller black digital watch on the middle finger.
Unlike other ring watches, the G-Shock Nano DWN-5600 features a fully adjustable band to fit a wider range of finger sizes.
Casio

Availability and pricing

The G-Shock Nano DWN-5600 is set for a November release. The product page on some of Casio’s European websites lists a retail price of 100 euros (about $116).

Black Casio G-Shock digital watch with rectangular face and resin strap.Casio

G-Shock Nano DWN-5600

G-Shock hops onto the ring-watch bandwagon with the most capable timepiece yet: a fully functional tool watch based off the brand’s original square design, only at one-tenth the size. That said, it still boasts G-Shock’s famed shock-ready construction and 200 meters of water resistance.
About the Author:

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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