G-SHOCK BGD-565SC-1ER

The BABY-G BGD-565SC-1 is part of the new “balletcore” wave for the BGD-565 Series — a small-format, shock-resistant digital watch designed around a softer, more luxe aesthetic. This colourway pairs a muted grey resin case and band with a pearlescent dial that catches the light at an angle, giving the watch a delicate sheen without losing the angular, technical lines that have defined the 565 silhouette.

The case stays compact and slim — 42.1 × 37.9 × 11.3 mm and just 30 g on the wrist — and is built around BABY-G’s signature shock-resistant construction. A 10 bar (100-metre) water resistance rating handles swimming and water-based activities, while the CR1616 battery is rated for approximately three years. The mineral glass front and resin band keep the build light and easy to wear daily, with a band that adjusts from 125 mm to 180 mm for smaller wrists.

Despite the softer styling, the feature set is full BABY-G — a 1/100-second stopwatch, 24-hour countdown timer, multi-function alarm, hourly time signal and flash alert. The LED Super Illuminator backlight lights the display in white with afterglow, and the full auto-calendar runs through to 2099. Quartz accuracy is rated at ±15 seconds per month, with a 12/24-hour format. Pressed in low light, the white LED is bright enough to read clearly without overwhelming the pearlescent dial finish in normal wear.

For anyone looking for a small, light digital watch with the practical toughness BABY-G is built on but a quieter, more polished colour palette than the brand’s classic bright styles, the BGD-565SC-1ER is a thoughtful addition to the 565 line — slim enough for everyday wear and sturdy enough to take along on more active days.

Basic Information

Module Number: 3523
Movement Type: Quartz digital
Precision: ±15 seconds per month
Battery: CR1616, approx. 3 years
Weight: 30 g
Water Resistance: 10 bar (100-metre water resistance)
Construction: Shock Resistant

Case and Band

Case and Bezel Material: Resin
Case Size (Length × Width × Height): 42.1 × 37.9 × 11.3 mm
Band: Resin band
Compatible Band Size: 125 to 180 mm
Glass: Mineral Glass

Watch Features

Light: LED backlight (Super Illuminator) with afterglow, white LED
Stopwatch: 1/100-second stopwatch — measuring capacity 00’00”00–59’59”99 (first 60 minutes), 1:00’00–23:59’59 (after 60 minutes); modes: elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times
Timer: Countdown timer, 24-hour range, 1-second measuring unit, auto-repeat
Alarm: Multi-function alarm, hourly time signal
Flash Alert: Flashes with buzzer for alarms, hourly time signal and countdown timer end
Calendar: Full auto-calendar (to year 2099)
Other features: 12/24-hour format
Regular timekeeping: Hour, minute, second, pm, month, date, day