Casio has put a date on its next limited G-Shock drop, but not a price: the G-Shock DW-5600TNT-7 x thisisneverthat goes on sale June 19 in select markets. The watch pairs a translucent resin bezel and band with a black case and inverted LCD, according to Notebookcheck, giving Casio’s square DW-5600 a streetwear-first redesign.
The collaboration brings in thisisneverthat, the Seoul-based streetwear label, and plants its branding above the display, on the band loop, and on the engraved case back. Casio’s own description is unusually direct for a watch release:
The design “blends 1990s mood with a contemporary street edge.”
Casio reveals limited-edition G-Shock DW-5600 with thisisneverthat
The confirmed launch markets include the US, Canada, Europe, South Korea, and Japan. Casio has not revealed regional pricing in the announcement details cited by Notebookcheck.
That missing price is the practical problem for buyers. The watch has a fixed launch date and a defined design, but anyone comparing regions or planning a purchase still lacks the number that decides whether this is an impulse G-Shock or a collector-priced collaboration.
The model name is DW-5600TNT-7, and the base is familiar: Casio used the DW-5600, one of G-Shock’s most recognizable square digital silhouettes. That choice matters because the collaboration is not trying to create a new case language. It is changing the surface, contrast, and branding of a known form.
Notebookcheck also places the release inside a recent run of Casio collaborations, citing G-Shock x Coca-Cola and a Gundam-themed DW-5600 as examples. For MLXIO readers tracking Casio’s broader watch cadence, this sits near other recent coverage such as Casio's $280 Rainbow G-Shock Turns Fans Into Buyers and ¥3,990 Carbon EFK-200 Tests Casio Edifice Limits, though those are separate releases rather than direct comparisons.
Translucent resin, black case, and inverted display define the new DW-5600 design
The DW-5600TNT-7’s main visual move is contrast. Casio wraps the outer bezel and band in translucent resin, then sets that against a black inner case and an inverted display.
That creates a cleaner, darker read than a standard light-background digital display. The inverted LCD keeps the face aligned with the black case, while the clear resin stops the watch from becoming a plain monochrome block.
| Detail | Confirmed treatment |
|---|---|
| Base model | DW-5600 |
| Collaboration partner | thisisneverthat |
| Exterior | Translucent resin bezel and band |
| Case | Black |
| Display | Inverted LCD |
| Bezel text | PROTECTION and G-SHOCK glow green |
| Backlight | White LED Super Illuminator |
| Water resistance | 200 meters |
| Launch markets | US, Canada, Europe, South Korea, Japan |
Casio adds a small night-time detail with a phosphorescent finish on the bezel lettering. The PROTECTION and G-SHOCK text can glow green, separate from the watch’s white LED Super Illuminator backlight.
The thisisneverthat branding is visible but not scattered everywhere. The logo appears above the display and on the band loop, while a stylized version is engraved on the case back. That keeps the dial recognizable as a G-Shock first, with the collaboration layered over it.
The core DW-5600 functions remain intact. The watch includes shock resistance, 200-meter water resistance, a 1/100-second stopwatch, a countdown timer, a multi-function alarm with flash alert buzzer, and an auto-calendar to 2099.
Casio will also ship the model in special collaboration packaging. Notebookcheck says the box appears to be a relatively simple cardboard package featuring the logos of thisisneverthat and Casio G-Shock.
June 19 G-Shock drop could draw attention in the US, Europe, Japan, and South Korea
The June 19 launch gives buyers a clear date, but not a complete purchase map. The next useful details are regional pricing, exact retail partners, and whether each market gets the watch at the same time.
Analysis: The limited-edition label gives the DW-5600TNT-7 a collector frame, but the source material does not establish allocation size or sellout risk. That means the safest read is narrow: Casio has announced a limited collaboration, not the scale of supply.
The design also explains why this model may stand out in a crowded G-Shock calendar. It does not rely on a loud color treatment. It uses transparent resin, black contrast, glow-in-the-dark bezel text, and streetwear branding to make the familiar DW-5600 feel different without changing its function set.
That restraint is the point. The watch keeps the square G-Shock architecture, keeps the everyday digital tools, and moves the identity work to materials and co-branding.
For adjacent Casio coverage, MLXIO has also tracked premium and material-led G-Shock stories such as An $860 Metal Bezel Hits Casio G-Shock GravityMaster and $5K G-Shock Leak Reveals Casio’s Blue Sapphire Flex. The thisisneverthat model is a different kind of release: less about stated premium materials in the supplied announcement, more about a recognizable silhouette re-skinned for a fashion collaboration.
The immediate watch item is simple. If Casio posts regional pricing and retailer pages before or on June 19, buyers will finally know whether the DW-5600TNT-7 is positioned as a modest limited drop or a more expensive collaboration piece. Until then, the confirmed facts are the design, the markets, and the launch date — not the cost.
Key Takeaways
- Casio has confirmed a June 19 launch for the limited-edition G-Shock DW-5600TNT-7 x thisisneverthat.
- The collaboration gives the classic DW-5600 a translucent streetwear-focused redesign with thisisneverthat branding.
- Pricing remains unannounced, making it harder for buyers to judge availability and value before release.
