- Casio could soon launch a new G-Shock watch called GM-H5600
- This could combine detailed health metrics with a metal frame.
- Could launch in mid-2026, leak suggests
Casio’s G-Shock is one of the most recognizable watches on the planet, and now a new leak suggests that a new model, potentially from Casio’s G-Squad range, could arrive soon with some highly requested features.
The leak first appeared on Japanese site Great G-Shock World. There it is stated that a new Casio G-Shock device (with model number GM-H5600) has appeared in several certification databases in Asia. Its inclusion in these databases implies that the product is in the process of final certification and that a launch could be around the corner.
According to Great G-Shock World, the leaked device could combine the health metrics found on Casio’s DW-H5600, including the optical heart rate meter, with a metal case like that of the GM-5600 watch. That could help it combine popular features found on each device, entering new territory in the process and bringing it much closer to the best smartwatches than Casio products traditionally do.
Health features could go beyond an optical heart rate meter. Great G-Shock World lists other expected features, including “daily health management” tools like pedometers and blood oxygen level measurements, plus sleep monitoring and workout analysis.
As suggested by Wareable, the device’s features could parallel those found on the DW-H5600, including blood oxygen (SpO2) measurement, Life Log activity tracking, interval and race modes, and more.
When will we see this device?
As Great G-Shock World says, “the GM-H5600 was already registered with the Asian certification body a few months ago, and there is no doubt that it is close to being launched on the market.” While no specific dates have been found, the website believes the product could appear “in the first half of 2026, as early as spring through summer.”
As for the price, that is much less clear. The Casio DW-H5600 currently costs $299 (around £220 / AU$440), but it is unknown if the upcoming GM-H5600 will be similarly priced.
Still, by combining health and fitness metrics with a sturdier chassis, the rumored GM-H5600 could appeal to a set of users who haven’t been attracted to either the DW-H5600 or the GM-5600. With a release seemingly just a few months away, we apparently won’t have to wait long to find out.
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