G-SHOCK’s Monotone Mix range takes four familiar digital cases and gives them the same black-and-grey block treatment. The choice is between the compact DW-5600, round DW-6900, triple-graph DW-5900 and bracelet-equipped DWE-5600. The core differences are size, layout, battery life and band construction.
Casio Australia lists all four as new models but currently unavailable. UAE pricing, allocation and WristBear stock have not been confirmed.
Which Monotone Mix model should you choose?
| Model | Case size | Band | Battery | Australia price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DW-5600MTM-8 | 48.9 × 42.8 × 13.4 mm | bio-based resin band | 5 years on CR2016 | AUD 269 (about AED 688.76) |
| DW-6900MTM-8 | 53.2 × 50 × 18.7 mm | resin band | 5 years on CR2016 | AUD 279 (about AED 714.37) |
| DW-5900MTM-8 | 51.4 × 46.8 × 15.5 mm | resin band | 10 years on CR2025 | AUD 259 (about AED 663.16) |
| DWE-5600MTM-8 | 48.9 × 43.8 × 13.7 mm | stainless-steel and resin composite bracelet | 5 years on CR2016 | AUD 399 (about AED 1021.62) |
DW-5600MTM-8 is the straightforward square
The DW-5600 is the simplest choice and the easiest one to recognise. Its 42.8mm width is the least intimidating here, while the five-year battery and resin band keep the formula conventional.
DW-6900MTM-8 has the most wrist presence
The DW-6900 is the largest and thickest option at 53.2 × 50 × 18.7mm. Its three upper indicators and front light button make the styling more obviously 1990s, while the five-year battery matches the DW-5600 and DWE-5600.
DW-5900MTM-8 brings the useful upgrade
The DW-5900 keeps the triple-graph look but adds world time and a quoted ten-year battery. It sits between the square and the DW-6900 in width, making it the practical pick if you want more than the standard stopwatch, timer and alarm set.
DWE-5600MTM-8 changes the band, not just the colour
The DWE-5600 is the expensive outlier because it pairs the square case with a stainless-steel and resin composite bracelet and one-touch three-fold clasp. It weighs 94g, compared with 58g for the resin-band DW-5600.
Shared construction and functions
All four are shock resistant, use mineral glass and carry 200-metre water resistance. Each has an LED backlight, stopwatch, countdown timer, alarm and full auto-calendar. The DW-5900 adds world time and five daily alarms; the other three use a multifunction alarm.
Price and UAE availability
Casio Australia lists the models from AUD 259 for the DW-5900 to AUD 399 for the bracelet-equipped DWE-5600. The AED figures above use a dated AUD/AED conversion and are indicative only, not UAE MSRP, landed cost or a discount.
UAE allocation and local retail pricing have not been confirmed. The honest route today is the maintained Casio collection rather than an exact product page presented as locally available.
Verdict: DW-5900 for function, DWE-5600 for finish
The DW-5900MTM-8 is the best functional buy on paper because it combines the lowest Australian price with world time and the longest quoted battery life. The DWE-5600MTM-8 is the visual upgrade if the composite bracelet matters enough to justify the price jump. Choose the DW-5600 for the classic square or the DW-6900 for maximum wrist presence.
Next step: browse the current Casio collection at WristBear. For a very different take on the square case, read about the limited MRG-D5000 in blue sapphire.
Sources
- Casio Australia DW-5600MTM-8: exact-reference specifications, price and official product imagery.
- Casio Australia DW-6900MTM-8: exact-reference specifications, price and official product imagery.
- Casio Australia DW-5900MTM-8: exact-reference specifications, price and official product imagery.
- Casio Australia DWE-5600MTM-8: exact-reference specifications, price and official product imagery.
- Casio Australia Monotone Mix collection: range overview. Sources checked 2026-11-05.
