Side Kicks Collectibles • Watch and Jewellery Release Guide
Updated: 30 November 2025
About the release
The Stranger Things x Casio and Stranger Things x G-Shock collaboration returns for 2025 just as Stranger Things reaches its final chapter in Season 5. This dual release brings the Hawkins storyline onto two classic Casio silhouettes, creating a pair of collectible timepieces that feel straight out of the late eighties.
Casio selected two period accurate base models for this 2025 Casio collaboration: the rugged G-Shock DW-5600 and the slim Casio AQ-800. The new DW-5600STT-1 and AQ-800EST-1A are packed with Upside Down graphics, Vecna vines, character numbers and red display effects, turning each piece into a wearable Easter egg for fans. Both watches arrive in special packaging with Demogorgon artwork and vine textures, making this drop one of the standout Stranger Things projects of the year.
DW-5600STT-1
AQ-800EST-1A
TL;DR
This Stranger Things G-Shock and Casio AQ-800 release connects directly to Season 5, making it one of the standout collaborations for 2025.
Stranger Things watch release date
December 2025 (Japan and Asia first, global rollout to follow)
Models
DW-5600STT-1 • Stranger Things G-Shock watch
AQ-800EST-1A • Stranger Things Casio watch
Prices
DW-5600STT-1 – £129
AQ-800EST-1A – £124.90
Theme
Reality vs Upside Down • Vecna vines • Eleven and Vecna number details • red display effects for a full G-Shock Upside Down look
Availability
Casio and G-Shock stores • selected online partners • limited regional allocations worldwide
Who is this for?
Stranger Things collectors • retro Casio watch fans • G-Shock heads who want a TV collab with deep cut Easter eggs
DW-5600STT-1 – Stranger Things x G-Shock
The Stranger Things G-Shock watch is built on the classic DW-5600 silhouette from 1987. The DW-5600STT-1 dial is covered in twisting vines that represent Vecna, while the letter A in LED BACK LIGHT appears reversed to hint at the Upside Down. When you trigger the white LED, the screen fills with a red glow that matches the show’s most intense scenes.
On the band loop you will find 011, turning this into a true Eleven watch. The Stranger Things logo is engraved on the case back and the watch ships in Demogorgon and vine themed packaging that fits neatly into any G-Shock or Netflix collection.
- Size: 48.9 × 42.8 × 13.4 mm
- Module: 3525 • Band width: 26.3 mm
- Wrist size: 145 to 205 mm
- Shock resistant • 200 m water resistance
- White LED backlight (Super Illuminator) with red display effect
AQ-800EST-1A – Stranger Things x Casio
The AQ-800EST-1A is the dedicated Stranger Things Casio watch. It uses Casio’s slim analogue digital AQ-800 profile, featuring a dial covered in twisting vine motifs that echo Vecna’s influence across Hawkins. The raised metallic hour markers use the Stranger Things typeface, giving the watch a layered supernatural aesthetic while keeping the clean vintage look of the original AQ-800.
On the clasp you will find 001, a subtle nod to Vecna and making this model a true Vecna watch. The case back carries the Stranger Things logo, and the stainless steel bracelet and compact sizing help this work as a unisex everyday piece as well as a collectible.
- Size: 40.7 × 32.1 × 8.7 mm
- Module: 5696 • Band width: 21.4 mm • Wrist size: 150 to 205 mm
- Materials: Resin case and bezel • Resin glass • Stainless steel band with adjustable clasp
- Water resistant • approx. 3 years battery life (SR920W)
- 1/100 second stopwatch • Timer • Dual Time function
- Daily alarm • Hourly time signal • Flash alert with buzzer
- Auto calendar (28 days for February)
- Accuracy: ±30 seconds per month • 12/24 hour format
What makes this collaboration special
Dual world storytelling
Both watches lean into reality and the Upside Down using reversed text, vine patterns and red lighting effects that feel built for Hawkins rather than a generic TV tie in.
Character details for fans
The G-Shock carries 011 for Eleven. The Casio carries 001 for Vecna. Small hits that reward anyone looking closely at the design.
Authentic eighties models
Both base models date back to the mid eighties and nineties, so the silhouettes line up perfectly with the Stranger Things timeline and keep the collab grounded in the right era.
Collector ready packaging
Each Stranger Things x Casio and Stranger Things x G-Shock watch ships in Demogorgon and vine covered boxes that sit nicely next to other Hawkins collectibles.
Price and availability
- DW-5600STT-1 – £129 • expected US price around $140
- AQ-800EST-1A – £124.90
- Japan and Asia release: December 2025
- Worldwide release: expected shortly after initial launch
FAQ
When is the Stranger Things watch release date?
The Stranger Things x Casio and Stranger Things x G-Shock watches are scheduled to release in December 2025 across Japan and Asia, with a global rollout to follow.
Which models are in the Stranger Things collaboration?
The pack includes two models: the DW-5600STT-1 Stranger Things G-Shock watch and the AQ-800EST-1A Stranger Things Casio watch.
Are these watches limited edition?
Yes. Both watches are produced as special collaboration models with limited regional allocations, so availability will be capped at launch.
What are the main Easter eggs on the watches?
Key details include reversed lettering in the LED label, Vecna vine patterns on both dials, a red backlight on the G-Shock, and character numbers 011 for Eleven and 001 for Vecna hidden on the strap and clasp.
Do the watches come in special packaging?
Yes. Each watch arrives in Demogorgon and vine themed packaging that matches the Stranger Things artwork and helps them stand out in any collection.
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