G-Shock 40th Anniversary CARBON EDITION GCWB5000UN-6D

Make a bold statement of strength and celebrate the quest for ultimate toughness with the limited-edition G-SHOCK 40th Anniversary Carbon Edition. The evolution of the G-SHOCK since the debut of the very first DW5000 is a story of constantly advancing functionality, performance, and materials — all while staying true to the beloved design of the original.

The 40th Anniversary Carbon Edition takes up this quest with three different carbon materials used for the bezel, the band, and the monocoque case. The bezel and band are made of forged carbon, which can be molded into complex shapes.

The clasp’s folding arm is made of multilayer carbon, which boasts a high degree of longitudinal bending strength. The carbon monocoque case is made with carbon fiber-reinforced resin. Passionate attention is paid to the specific characteristics of each material produced with a certain technique.

The right material is selected for each component, taking advantage of carbon’s lightness and high rigidity to create a strong, lightweight, comfortable timepiece. Inspired by the unique textural look of the forged carbon used for the bezel and band, the color schemes evoke the Milky Way’s magnificent band of hazy light. Two color options are offered: the GCWB5000UN-1 is clad in a pattern of mixed black and grey, while the GCWB5000UN-6 combines black carbon fiber with blue and pink coloured resin and opal specks for a mysterious appearance.

This innovative style delivers full-on functionality, as well. Download the dedicated app to pair with your smartphone via Bluetooth®. With Multiband 6 radio control for automatic precision timekeeping, Tough Solar charging system, high-brightness full auto LED backlight, world time, day display in six languages, and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, this timepiece keeps you at peak performance.

The carbon monocoque case, engraved with the logo designed by Eric Haze to commemorate the 40th anniversary, adds the final touch to an incomparable limited-edition celebration of G-SHOCK. Due to the characteristics of forged carbon, which is a mixture of carbon fiber and resin, the pattern, color tone, and distribution of opal powder on the surface of each part (bezel, band, and clasp) varies from model to model. *Opal powder is not included in the clasp.

• Case / bezel material: Stainless steel
• One-touch 3-fold Clasp
• Solid Band
• Stainless Steel Band
• Shock Resistant
• Mineral Glass
• Screw Lock Back
• 200-meter water resistance 
• Tough Solar (Solar powered)
• LED backlight (Super illuminator)
  • Full auto LED light
  • Selectable illumination duration (2 seconds or 4 seconds)
  • Afterglow
• Time calibration signal reception
  • Auto receive up to six* times a day (remaining auto receives canceled as soon as one is successful) *5 times a day for the Chinese calibration signal
  • Manual receive
  • The latest signal reception results
• Time Calibration Signals
  • Station name: DCF77 (Mainflingen, Germany), Frequency: 77.5 kHz
  • Station name: MSF (Anthorn, England), Frequency: 60.0 kHz
  • Station name: WWVB (Fort Collins, United States), Frequency: 60.0 kHz
  • Station name: JJY (Fukushima, Fukuoka/Saga, Japan), Frequency: 40.0 kHz (Fukushima) / 60.0 kHz (Fukuoka/Saga)
  • Station name: BPC (Shangqiu City, Henan Province, China), Frequency: 68.5 kHz
• Mobile link (Wireless linking using Bluetooth®)
• 5 World time
  • 39 time zones (39 cities +coordinated universal time)
  • Daylight saving on/off
  • Home city/World time city swapping
  • Auto summer time (DST) switching
• 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, split time, 1st-2nd place times
• Countdown timer
  • Measuring unit: 1 second
  • Countdown range: 24 hours
  • Countdown start time setting range: 1 minute to 24 hours (1-minute increments and 1-hour increments)
• 5 daily alarms (with 1 snooze alarm)
• Hourly time signal
• Low battery alert
• Power Saving (display goes blank to save power when the watch is left in the dark)
• Full auto-calendar (to year 2099)
• 12/24-hour format
• Button operation tone on/off
• Date/month display swapping
• Day display (days of the week selectable in six languages)
• Regular timekeeping: Hour, minute, second, pm, month, date, day
• Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month (with no signal calibration and mobile link function)
• Approx. battery operating time:
  • 10 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)
• Size of case : 49.3×43.2×13mm
• Total weight : 167g