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Which G-SHOCK Should You Customize? GA-2100, DW-6900, DW-5600
In short
For custom bezels, three G-SHOCKs stand out: the octagonal GA-2100, the round DW-6900 and the square DW-5600. The GA-2100 is the slimmest and also takes steel mod kits, the DW-6900 is the bold round choice with sculpted bezels, and the DW-5600 is the compact square classic. Choose the shape you like on your wrist first, because a bezel only fits the case it was made for.
Which G-SHOCKs can take a custom bezel?
We carry bezels for three G-SHOCK cases. The chart shows the number of designs and the price range for each, from the live catalog.
| G-SHOCK model | Bezel designs | In stock now | Price | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DW-6900 | 17 | 15 | $59 – $249 | DW-6900 bezels |
| GA-2100 | 17 | 17 | $149 – $299 | GA-2100 bezels |
| DW-5600 | 3 | 3 | $200 | DW-5600 bezels |
GA-2100: slim, octagonal, the most versatile
The GA-2100 has analog hands over a small digital display in an octagonal case. Casio lists the stock watch at 48.5 × 45.4 × 11.8 mm and 51 g, which makes it the easiest of the three to wear under a cuff. It is the only one of the three we carry steel mod kits for, so it can become a full metal watch as well as an iced one.
DW-6900: round and bold
The DW-6900 is the round digital G-SHOCK with three windows across the top of the display. Its wide bezel suits sculpted designs such as spikes, ropes and claws, and the range for it also includes a moissanite dial and a case and dial set.
DW-5600: the compact square
The DW-5600 is the square digital G-SHOCK. Casio lists the stock watch at 48.9 × 42.8 × 13.4 mm and 52 g. It is the narrowest of the shapes here, and an iced bezel frames its square display in a way the round and octagonal cases cannot.
Already own a G-SHOCK?
Then the choice is made: read the model number on the case back and pick a bezel that names that model. If you are starting from scratch, these are the GA-2100 watches in the store.
Common questions
Which G-SHOCK is easiest to customize?
Any G-SHOCK with a screwed-on bezel can be customized if a bezel is made for it. We carry bezels for the GA-2100, DW-6900 and DW-5600, and mod kits for the GA-2100.
Can I customize a G-SHOCK I already own?
Yes, if we carry a bezel for its case. Check the model number on your case back against the model named in the bezel listing.