Over 40 years in, G-SHOCK still never fails to surprise us — nor do they ever seem to run out of ideas. At least once a month, the Japanese watchmaker debuts a new take on one of its tried-and-true models that sparks some sort of conversation over here at HICONSUMPTION. And lo, they’ve done it yet again.
Using their 5600 and 6900 lines as bases, the Casio sub-brand has looked to the 17th-century art of origami as inspiration, crafting cases that literally look like they’ve been folded into place.
Foundations Built on History
The 5600 and 6900 series carry serious weight in G-SHOCK’s legacy. The 5600 descends directly from 1983’s DW-5000C — the very first G-SHOCK — maintaining that iconic square case with its floating module shock-absorption. It’s been the brand’s most recognizable silhouette for decades, evolving through solar-powered variants and refined profiles while staying true to its tool-watch roots.
The 6900, meanwhile, arrived in 1995 as G-SHOCK’s first fully rounded case with the now-famous “Triple Graph” three-window layout. That circular form softened the brand’s aesthetic while the EL backlight technology gave it more of a premium edge. Where the 5600 leans industrial, the 6900 carved out its own space in street culture through colorful collaborations and pattern-heavy releases. Both are perfect in their own ways for this paper-themed release.
Paper-Inspired Durability
For this origami treatment, G-SHOCK went beyond surface-level styling. Both the DW-5600RGM-1 (black) and DW-6900RGM-5 (white) feature dotted line patterns across the dial, case, and bio-based resin strap that mimic the valley and mountain folds you’d find in traditional papercraft. The bezel and band sport a washi paper-inspired texture that should feel surprisingly tactile for watches considered to be among the most indestructible on the planet.
Casio didn’t stop there. The LED backlight reveals a crane — origami’s most recognizable symbol — which also appears engraved on the caseback. Even the packaging reflects the paper-folding tradition.
The Usual Suspects
Under the origami shell sits everything you’d expect from digital G-SHOCKs: 200m water resistance, shock resistance, a 1/100-second stopwatch, countdown timer with auto-repeat, multi-function alarm, and a full auto-calendar running through 2099. The Super Illuminator LED backlight includes afterglow, while a CR2016 battery gets you up to five years of use.
The dimensions are the exact same as usual too, with the 5600 measuring 42.8mm across with a 13.4mm thickness and the 6900 coming in at 50mm across with 18.7mm thickness.
Spec Sheet
Model: DW-5600RGM-1 (black) / DW-6900RGM-5 (white)
Case Material: Bio-based resin
Case Size: 42.8mm (5600) / 50mm (6900)
Lug-to-Lug: 48.9mm (5600) / 53.2mm (6900)
Case Thickness: 13.4mm (5600) / 18.7mm (6900)
Movement: Quartz (±15 seconds/month)
Water Resistance: 200m
Battery Life: ~5 years (CR2016)
Features: Stopwatch, countdown timer, multi-function alarm, LED backlight, auto-calendar
Straps: Bio-based resin
Made In: Japan
Pricing & Availability
Both the DW-5600RGM-1 and DW-6900RGM-5 are available now through G-SHOCK’s website and authorized retailers for $165 each.
Recap
G-SHOCK Origami Watches 5600 & 6900
G-SHOCK just dropped two new origami-inspired watches — the DW-5600RGM-1 and DW-6900RGM-5 — that feature dotted fold-line patterns and washi paper textures across their cases and straps, complete with crane symbols on the backlight and case back. Both Japan-made models are available now for $165 each.
