Tough Solar technology powers the watch by light. With this eco-friendly feature, you never need to replace the battery, also helping maintain the water resistancy of the watch. A World time function displays the current time in major cities and specific areas around the world Alarm Settings, Auto Summer Time (DST) Switching, Auto Time Correction, One-Touch Time Correction, Phone Finder, Reminder, Time & Place Log, Timer Settings, World Time (approx. 300 cities) Technical amendments and errors excepted. The sizes in figures do not correspond to the original sizes. The daily alarm reminds you about recurring events with an acoustic signal at the time you have set. This model has 5 independent alarms for flexible reminders of important appointments.

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. Whether in Europe, North America and Japan or in the outer reaches of Canada, Central America and China - once the watch has been set to the local time, it receives the relevant signal and shows the correct time wherever you are. In many countries, it also sets itself automatically to summer and winter time.

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A scratch resistant glass lens is secured in a silver case. The GMW-B5000D-1ER watch, composed almost entirely of stainless steel, is completed in a smart, polished finish.

Full Auto Light: In low light, the watch face will illuminate automatically when you tilt your wrist towards you, With afterglow, Selectable illumination duration (2.0 seconds or 4.0 seconds) After the Alert: The following operations are stopped to save power: all hand movement (excluding the day indicator), Bluetooth connection, if applicable, and alarms

Review: Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000

The button tones on the mode button can be switched off for discreet operation. Pre-set alarm or timer functions remain active. Perfect for free diving without scuba gear: the watch is water resistant up to 20 bar according to ISO 22810. On the outside, the GMW-B5000’s case is the result of countless rounds of forging, cutting and polishing. Meantime, the metal bracelet replicates the look of the original model’s resin strap using a dimple-pressing process. Underneath the hood, the GMW-B5000’s inner case comprises a series of carefully constructed housings with redesigned architecture to hold and cushion the timekeeping module. An innovative core guard case structure means the watch is tougher than ever. Notable advancements in the technology offering include Multi Band 6 radio control which ensures the most accurate timekeeping, while Bluetooth Connectivity means you can easily switch your watch time settings from time zone to zone while you travel the world. We understand the importance of sizing the length of your watch bracelet or strap to provide the perfect fit. Our simple to use watch sizing guide allows you to measure the size of your wrist from the comfort of your own home.

Lovely practical piece of pure bling, faultlessly delivered by Watcho...... Can you give 10 stars for service ;-) Exploded view of the GMW-B5000, showing the various components which reinforces toughness. Picture Credit: www.casio-watches.com/ Watch sizing can only be generally carried out on watches with metal bracelets, steel, titanium, gold, etc.The watch features Bluetooth mobile connectivity with link loss indicator alertingyou if the communication link breaks 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.

The watch is equipped with energy-saving Bluetooth® technology, which offers power-saving data transfer at the push of a button. The watch can connect to a smartphone wirelessly via Bluetooth®, enabling access to a wide range of useful functions. 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. A high-capacity solar-charging system harnesses the power of any light source for reliable watch operation with minimal impact to the environment. Phone Finder: Pressing a button on the watch will emit an audible tone from your phone, even in silent mode., Signal Range: Up to 2m (may differ depending on surrounding conditions), The watch can be wirelessly connected to a compatible smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth. The energy-saving technology enables access to a host of functions., The watch will automatically synchronise it's time when connected to a compatible smartphoneThe timekeeping function is typically regulated by the Multiband receiver, which syncs with 1 of 6 radio transmission stations across the world. They are located in North America, UK/Europe, China and Japan. Suffice to say, Casio has built-in support for 30 and 45-minutes time zones and Daylight Saving Time – talk about “Grand Complications”. World Time Function: Displays the current time in major cities and specific areas around the world.