Friday, August 4, 2017

Bezel for Casio G-SHOCK DW-5600C (691)

Casio G-Shock DW-5600 sans Bezel. (Attempted Superglue Fix 2 times -- eventually yielded.) Note 1 screw sheared on the top left. I believe that this is a M1.0x0.25 Stainless Shoulder Screw with "+" head and deeper "-" Flat head combined.
[Update 8/2017] - I received my aftermarket bezel. The quality was relatively low as expected. But the watch is covered up now!

This particular G-Shock version (DW-5600 (691) Japan-H Export Model) dates from the late 1980s. My father had a similar one when he was in the military and wore it reversed on his inside wrist to avoid letting the M-16 kickback and break the crystal. Not sure if he arrived at this configuration after breaking another watch, but the anecdote stuck with me! The watch has a machined stainless housing which seems bulletproof.

I've changed out the battery and rubber O-Ring which can be found easily online at specialty watch retailers or eBay. I'm struggling to find the exact Rubber Enclosure for the watch as this has broken on mine. Will post photos when I'm closer to a solution.

Tasks Completed:
-> Replaced band retainer (piece that keeps band end tight against rest of the band)
-> Changed Battery CR2023
-> Replaced rear O-Ring
-> Replaced old Sping Bars/Pins

Pending Tasks:
-> Source New Resin Bezel (Tricky to do.)
-> Source Qty 4-M1.0x0.25mm Shoulder Screws
--> Screw Dimensions (My Measurements - use at your own risk):
---> Head Diameter:  2.275mm
---> Head Height:      1.0mm
---> Shoulder Diameter: 1.50mm
---> Shoulder Height: 1.6mm
---> Threaded Length: 2.0mm

---> Recess: Philips with Deeper "-" Section to accommodate flat head also

The watch is functioning well, but I just need to source the rubber cover for the stainless steel case.
Apparently this is called the "Bezel" 日本語でベゼル

References for DW-5600 (691)
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f17/original-dw-5600-691-japan-h-3323586.html

Great thread on how to restore 5600C G-Shock. This person found a New Old Stock Resin Bezel on Yahoo Japan Auctions. ベゼル
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f17/grandpas-dw-5600c-restoration-thread-1039774.html#post7915167

Sanding the Crystal with 320 Grit (deep scratches) to 100,000 Grit (mirror polish). I don't have that particular problem on my watch. Took the gentlemen 6 hours progressing from 320-400-1000-2000-Sandpapers to 100000 Grit Diamond Paste.
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f17/grandpas-dw-5600c-restoration-thread-1039774-3.html#post7943147

Cut to the chase of seeing a New-Old-Specification Resin Bezel ordered through Japan - Yahoo Aution: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f17/grandpas-dw-5600c-restoration-thread-1039774-7.html

http://anton-c.blogspot.com/2008/10/dw5600c-classic-g-shock.html

Source the O-Ring, Battery and the easier to find parts here. Band is also available.
http://www.pacparts.com/model.cfm

Japanese site. 日本語精通の方へ:
http://xn--kckb0b8923bek2a25k.biz/g%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%83%BB5600%E7%B3%BB%EF%BC%88%E3%82%B9%E3%83%94%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%EF%BC%89%E5%90%84%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%83%AB%E3%81%AE%E6%AF%94/

Checking Yahoo Auctions, a similar watch for sale including the original (purportedly) resin bezel is over $300.
$334 for a new "old" 5600C Japan H Export G-SHOCK. Pricey!
Somewhat more reasonable $180 model for sale. 
Pays to shop around for these!
Back to USA-eBay. Pricy ($250) for nice condition 5600C.

Link to Brazilian Company that makes replica Bezels for the 5600C. $29 shipped including a new band.
But of course, it would be better to have the original Bezel -- you can tell the difference in the lettering...
Nostalgia trumps all -- $360 for just the "Speed" Keanu Reeves Bezel and Band!

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