- Casio could soon release a new G-Shock watch called the GM-H5600
- This can combine in-depth health measurements with a metal frame
- It could launch as soon as mid-2026, the 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 series, could soon land with some much-requested features.
The leak first appeared on Japanese site Great G-Shock World. There, it is claimed that a new Casio G-Shock device (with the model number GM-H5600) has appeared in several certification databases from Asia. Its inclusion in these databases implies that the product is undergoing final certification and that a launch may be just around the corner.
According to Great G-Shock World, the leaked device could combine the health metrics found in Casio’s DW-H5600 – including the optical heart rate monitor – with a metal case like the one on the GM-5600 watch. That could help it pair popular features found in each device and break into new territory in the process, bringing it much closer to the best smartwatches than Casio products traditionally go.
The health functions could go beyond an optical heart rate monitor. Great G-Shock World lists other expected features, including “daily health management” tools like pedometers and blood oxygen level measurements, plus sleep monitoring and exercise analysis.
As suggested by Wareable, the device’s features may parallel those found in the DW-H5600, including blood oxygen (SpO2) measurement, Life Log activity tracking, interval and run modes, and more.
When will we see this device?
As Great G-Shock World says, “the GM-H5600 has already been registered with the Asian certification body a few months ago, and there’s no doubt that it’s close to being released.” Although no specific dates have been found, the website believes the product could appear “in the first half of 2026, as early as spring to summer”.
As for the price, it is much less clear. The Casio DW-H5600 currently costs $299 (around £220 / AU$440), but it’s unknown if the upcoming GM-H5600 will be priced similarly.
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 enticed by either the DW-H5600 or the GM-5600. With a release now seemingly just a few months away, it looks like we won’t have to wait long to find out.
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