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| Casio’s G-Shock GMW-BZ5000 watches (pictured) will launch more widely in Europe in December 2025. |
The iconic toughness of G-Shock is about to get a sophisticated, continental upgrade. Following its successful debut in Japan, Casio is officially bringing its latest high-tech, full-metal digital timepieces—the GMW-BZ5000 series—to a wider European audience. This move confirms strong market demand for the brand’s blend of rugged durability and premium metallic construction.
The announcement came not through a formal press release, but via strategic social media teasers on official channels. Enthusiasts across the continent spotted the news on G-Shock France and G-Shock Spain's Instagram pages, where the brand confirmed the impending arrival of three sought-after models. The posts, which you can see for yourself here on G-Shock France's Instagram and G-Shock Spain's Instagram, have generated significant buzz among collectors.
The lineup set for a December 2025 release includes:
- GMW-BZ5000D-1: The classic silver and black combination with a modern negative display.
- GMW-BZ5000GD-9: A bold gold and black model featuring a traditional positive display.
- GMW-BZ5000BD-1: A sleek all-black version with subtle gold accents and a negative display.
While Casio’s own European online stores are yet to list the new models, giving them a tantalizing "Coming Soon" status like the UK site, trusted retailers have begun to fill in the blanks—particularly on pricing. Renowned French watch retailer David et Philly has listed the models, suggesting a retail price of €649 for the gold variants (GMW-BZ5000GD-9 and BD-1) and €599 for the silver GMW-BZ5000D-1. You can explore their listings directly via their search results page for the GMW-BZ5000.
What Makes the GMW-BZ5000 a Standout?
This series isn't just about looks; it packs the advanced technological prowess G-Shock is known for. The watches feature a complete stainless steel case and bracelet, with the black and gold models receiving an additional ion-plated finish for extreme hardness and a luxe feel.
At its heart lies a high-contrast MIP (Memory in Pixel) LCD display, ensuring outstanding readability in any light. True to its "Connected" credentials, the watch is both radio-controlled (Multiband 6) for atomic time accuracy and equipped with Bluetooth connectivity. Pairing with the Casio Watches app allows for effortless auto time adjustment, world time management of two time zones, and easy access to other features.
Functionality is paramount, with a comprehensive suite including a 1/100-second stopwatch, countdown timer, multiple daily alarms, and 200-meter water resistance. Powering it all is Casio's renowned Tough Solar technology, ensuring the battery is kept charged by any light source, eliminating worries about frequent battery changes.
For European G-Shock fans, the wait for these premium, feature-packed metal models is nearly over. The December 2025 launch window is now officially on the calendar. The bigger question now remains for collectors across the Atlantic: Will Casio announce a US release for the GMW-BZ5000 series? Only time will tell.
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| From left to right: the Casio G-Shock GMW-BZ5000BD-1, GMW-BZ5000D-1 and GMW-BZ5000GD-1 watches |