Casio DW-B5600vsCasio AE-1200WHL-5AV

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Casio DW-B5600 at true scale

DW-B5600

Casio AE-1200WHL-5AV at true scale

AE-1200WHL-5AV

Diameter

42.8mm

42.1mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.9mm

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Thickness

13.4mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

MSRP

$120

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Movement

Quartz

Casio 3299

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
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Diameter
42.8mm
42.1mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.9mm
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Lug Width
n/a
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Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Resin
AR Coating
No
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Dial Color
Transparent
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Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Casio 3299
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Casio DW-B5600

The Casio DW-B5600 is praised for its stealthy all-black design, clear inverted LCD in sunlight, and Bluetooth connectivity for automatic time adjustment and app-based settings. Owners appreciate its look and fit, with some finding the negative display offers superior viewing angles. However, the strap's narrow lug width and hard feel limit strap options, and one owner found the buttons difficult to press, with the top left button being particularly inconvenient. The DW-B5600 is also noted for its bezel compatibility with the 5000 model. On balance, owners rate the Casio DW-B5600 highly for its modern connectivity features integrated into a classic G-Shock design.

Casio AE-1200WHL-5AV

Owners widely praise the Casio AE-1200WHL-5AV for its attractive aesthetic, with one calling it the most appealing variant in the AE-1200 line and another finding it amazing-looking and lightweight. The leather strap is also noted as appealing, and the watch is considered versatile for everyday and business-casual wear. One owner regrets the purchase, finding the aesthetic too similar to G-Shocks and the circular display messy and making the watch appear larger. Overall, owners rate the Casio AE-1200WHL-5AV highly for its appealing design and versatility.