G-ShockG-SHOCK GW-B5600HR-1JF Radio Solar Watch (Japan Domestic Genuine Products)

First off, not all JF and JR models are made in Japan. That prefix just means the model was made for the Japanese domestic market, not made in Japan. That being said this watch was made for the Japanese market. It's not something you can find or order at a domestic g-shock dealer.As for the watch itself... it's a g-shock with all the modern features and a negative display. Not much else needs to be said.However, the big thing here is that this watch comes with a combi bracelet. If you, like me, hate rubber straps; the combi bracelet is the answer. It's the most comfortable option you can get on a none metal g-shock. An it's a crime that it's not more common.

Got me through army Basic training! Coolest G-SHOCK money can buy. Only issue is mosquito spray will stain the finish. Other than that, no problems

If you are looking for a comfortable, durable, highly-functional, looks-good-on-the-wrist “stealth” watch, then you may want to consider this one. Why is it ‘stealthy’?… well, even though it has some some attractive splashes of deep red color, the watch dial, negative display, black bracelet and bezel are all dark enough to keep the overall look subdued, understated, and stealthy. I travel a lot and am sometimes in sketchy areas, so it can be good to sometimes wear understated watches. Solar charging and multi-band 6 automatic time-sync help to keep the whole package low maintenance.The black linked bracelet is attractive, comfortable to wear, and easy to adjust. Casio uses standard spring-loaded watch-band pins between each link, so they are not difficult to remove when adjusting the fit. The watch has a rich set of features, and there is a 22-page pdf manual available online that describes the full set of functions that this watch supports.About that negative display: it’s not to everyone’s taste. I’m 70 and have no special problems reading it in moderate-to-bright light… *but* I’ve been somewhat near-sighted since my early teens and have never needed reading glasses for any up-close viewing. Others can sometimes find such displays to be trickier to read, especially in low lighting, than the g-shock models with positive displays. But the automatic backlight feature works quite well on this watch, and with solar charging you’ll not have to worry much about the backlight wearing out your battery.Anyway, highly recommended provided you are one who can tolerate the negative display.

Got it for the Bluetooth. With dark background is hard to read sometimes.

It's made in China not Japan .

Bueno ,para quien le interese ,he comprado muchos relojes Casio de los 5600 este lo compre sin fijarme que su correa no era una correa convencional ,pues la que todos ya conocemos de resina con su hebilla y etc ,bueno revisando bien mi elección me di cuenta que era un reloj con una especie de brazalete y me emocioné muchísimo casi la mayoría de los anteriores los he regalado a mis familiares y etc bueno pues este me tendrán que enterrar con el pues me gusto muchísimo y llegó como siempre antes de lo informado por Amazon estoy muy contento con mi nuevo Casio y además es un Japan doméstic market son aquellos modelos que un principio solo se venden en el mercado japonés ya luego salen al mundo entero gracias Amazon por hacerme llegar este pedazo de reloj 👍

I grew up in the era of Casio calculator watches, BMX bikes, and the Commodore 64. All of those things lasted many many years. But instead, today we are spending $800 or more on Apple watches that are outdated within a few years at best. After my 3rd generation of Apple Watch I decided to go back to basics.First off, I love this watch like I loved my calculator watch as a kid. I no longer get tapped on the wrist every few minutes with damn haptic feedback, interrupting me when I'm reading, like Dobby from Harry Potter is in the room trying to get my attention.Second, and what an novel idea... I don't have to charge the watch every single evening! Remember these batteries last a very long time, and with solar charging it doesn't need me to spend all my time outside either. As long as you are not a hermit, it'll get enough light to keep it charged.But the real killer here is that it looks so damn cool. I love the black and red, it's subtle but looks great It's very comfortable, and I don't have the problem of my arm hairs getting ripped out like some other link straps have done to me in the past. The initial setup with the bluetooth app is so easy a 3 year old could do it. The time is accurate to the second thanks to the radio time sync (and bluetooth via the app).I did have to remove some links for it to fit on my wrist, so make sure you have a paperclip or needle to hand. It's a bit fiddly, but only takes a few minutes.As for the black screen, it's not going to be as easy to read as the normal grey displays, but I like it. You can also set it to illuminate when you raise your wrist.This watch is a good combination of old school cool, with modern technology, and I've now escaped the ridiculously expensive Apple eco-system (in part).

The media could not be loaded. Yes, this model is not a Japanese import. The model number does not end in “JF”/similar like the description. I do not care. It is still a great value for what you get. This is my 9th G shock square and not the last. Yes, it would be nice to get the “Thailand” quality. But, most of my G shocks are made in Thailand already and I had no Idea until now.I have 2 of the V1 combi bracelets on a 5610u and a gwb5600, they are way better than the normal resin strap. So far, the V2 looks better and feels just as comfortable. I do like the heft and sturdiness of the V1 bracelet.Realistically, you’re getting the LEGIT Combi bracelet for $100 and then a top tier watch for about $60.