G-SHOCK G5600SFJ-9 hits the waves

And puts some sunrise vibes on your wrist

When you think of a G-SHOCK, odds are you’re picturing something quite similar to that photo up above - a big digital screen, a bumped-out resin case helping protect the internals of the watch, and of course the legendary reliability of a G-SHOCK. Their latest, the G-SHOCK G5600SFJ-9, adds in solar power and a partnership.

Who’s the partner?

For the G-SHOCK G5600SFJ-9, they’ve paired up with Surfrider Foundation Japan, which is (these days) a worldwide NGO that is focused on environmental issues. So, to design a watch that fits the mission of the organization, they offer up solar power, a 200m WR rating (so you can surf and swim), and a bio-resin case.

We’re seeing bio-resin show up in more Casio products, and here they’re doing it to interesting effect. The inspiration here is the play of sunrise against the sandy shore, so they’ve got a swirled mix of yellow and beige tones. This gives a further added benefit of making each case unique in it’s own right. Past that, you’ve got a few different details on the watch that highlight the partnership.

Wrapping things up

Now, even if you’re not a surfer, this is still going to be a solid watch to wear all summer, and carry a bit of sunshine with you when the days start getting shorter. Because, at it’s core, this is a G-SHOCK, so it’ll last you for years and years. Check it out (and the other variants), or get yours for $150, directly over at casio.com

G-SHOCK G5600SFJ-9 Tech Specs

• Case size (L× W× H): 46.7 × 43.2 × 12.7 mm

• Weight: 47 g

• Case and bezel material: Resin / Bio-based resin

• Band: Bio-based resin band

• Construction: Shock Resistant

• Water resistance: 200-meter water resistance

• Power supply and battery life: Tough Solar (Solar powered)

• Glass: Mineral Glass

• Compatible band size: 145 to 205 mm

• World time: 5 World time 31 time zones (48 cities +coordinated universal time), daylight saving on/off, 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, lap/split time

• 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 (1.5 seconds or 3 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: Battery level indicator

• Run time

  • 12 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: ±15 seconds per month

• Other features

  • 12/24-hour format

  • Date/month display swapping

  • Day display (days of the week selectable in six languages)

  • Regular timekeeping:Hour, minute, second, pm, month, date, day