Just arrived – GXW-56KG-3JF aka Army Green "King"

[Sjors]

I wanted to ask, do all Kings have individual serials like this, or just special editions?

The GXW-56 is not a very limited model probably, hence the release of a Non-Atomic version in the US and probablt other parts of the world. Serial numbers or numbered models are pretty rare. I believe there are no G-Shock models with serial numbers anymore. The GW-200 versions were the last. You can find batch numbers on newer models though. You can see one on the back of Feisar's GXW-56KG.

Note also that retail prices in the US are very low compared to the retail prices in Japan. It might be that the GX-56KG will cost around $180 or less, with only the Atomic TIme feature missing.

Cheers,

Sjors

[mhammer8]

Thanks Sjors! That makes sense, I thought that imprint on his was a serial number.

[rza1069]

The GXW-56 is not a very limited model probably, hence the release of a Non-Atomic version in the US and probablt other parts of the world. Serial numbers or numbered models are pretty rare. I believe there are no G-Shock models with serial numbers anymore. The GW-200 versions were the last. You can find batch numbers on newer models though. You can see one on the back of Feisar's GXW-56KG.

Note also that retail prices in the US are very low compared to the retail prices in Japan. It might be that the GX-56KG will cost around $180 or less, with only the Atomic TIme feature missing.

Cheers,

Sjors

So when it is released in the US, it will not be a multiband 6????

[starscream1017]

congrats!! that's an amazing watch, been waiting for it since november.. hope the non atomic version is out soon in my country!

[mhammer8]

Mhammer8,

You won't be disappointed!

Hey Sjors, did yours arrive yet? I got mine today, and it shows the band made in Japan and the case made in China? Strange. Maybe they had to move production there after the flooding or something?

[DWlimited]

I was able to find it for 33% off retail of 29400Y + shipping.

Do you mind if you can share the seller's info? It is a good bargain...
Congrats with this Army King!

[Papi]

Hey Sjors, did yours arrive yet? I got mine today, and it shows the band made in Japan and the case made in China? Strange. Maybe they had to move production there after the flooding or something?

The three GX56's that I own are all made in Thailand and the bands are all made in Japan. What gives? Is Casio making the GX56 series in China now? Does anybody know?

[mhammer8]

The three GX56's that I own are all made in Thailand and the bands are all made in Japan. What gives? Is Casio making the GX56 series in China now? Does anybody know?

Yeah I was surprised too, this is the first one I've seen from China. Guess it doesn't matter really, to me they're either made in Japan or they're not :) Offshore is offshore :)

[Havel 777]

Got my GXW - 56KG - 3JF and have to agree with Feisar. AWESOME watch. Some people get back engraved made in china, SHOULD SAY = MADE IN THAILAND. I ordered 10 extra pc through Tokyo, they'll will go fast later, cause, cant get them here. Enjoy your casio mania - great GXW-56KG-3JF

[Havel 777]

THEY all should say - engraved on the back = MADE IN THAILAND, called Seyia and asked him about it. Where did u get yours???