Super awesome video. Thank you for sharing the interesting history that I did not know about. I still wear my GW5000 daily from when I bought it new like over 10 years ago. It still looks amazing and works perfect, which makes it extremely hard to justify an "upgrade" to this new model. The fact they changed so little is a testament to how perfect it is.
Thanks for watching! These watches are built to last a lifetime. I look at it both ways, they made some subtle changes on an already great watch to address a few complaints. It's a testament to the company that they were willing to listen. I'll be doing a video soon on their refurb service on my 5600C.
Just picked up the new 5000 from Seiya. I love this watch. The feature set of the new module is great. As a bonus, my particular sample has been super accurate. I did a reception when I first got it, and ten days later, the time is still bang on to the second without additional receptions. If you like squares, this one is very satisfying.
Your video inspired my decision for this to be my first g-shock ever! Mine arrived in the mail today, and I am super happy with my purchase. I also decided to purchase the GMW-B5000D-1 for a dress-up option on fancy occasions.
So great to see this upgraded module, 3495. I wasn't too keen about the 3195 module as it had hardly any improvements over the GW-5610. I really appreciate seeing time FINALLY displayed on the STW and CDT screens. But... they missed an opportunity here. If the STW or CDT is active and you go back to the main screen, you should see some indicator flashing to let you know that either timer is active.
I bought the prior version a couple months ago and I’m quite happy with it; yes, it’s nice to see the time displayed in more of the modes, but that and the light definitely aren’t enough to justify another purchase of a relatively expensive g-shock square for ME, BUT it’s great for people who haven’t gotten one yet! I do like the green luminescence on the old version though! It comes across as retro looking to me! Great video.
The funny thing when I see comments about the original 5000 and retro backlight is this LED backlight is more of an older retro. my old 5600C has what appears to be an old mini flashlight bulb on the left side lol
There are two things that the basic DW-5600E-1V is best at: The alarm that can be set for the month/day, and the indicator light that can be set for the alarm. None of the Solar G-Shocks know these two things, I don't even understand the designers, why they didn't include them...
Thanks for the video Mr.! Recently upgraded from my old school resin 5600 to the gwb5000. Same Movement in mine at least. Got the black steel version. So much awaited this UPDATE ;) Gotta love'em!
Thank you very much, I feel this is the best of the square bunch. Every great mode and function, and that steel/DLC combo. Please let me know what you think of it when you get it.
@@DougFNJJust opened the parcel a couple of hours ago Doug. For a digital watch this is a beautiful piece, it feels very premium compared to my GBD200 and other G-Shocks. I love it already.
I had the previous gen of this watch. Great watch, but then i sold it and got the dw5600 for a beater. Eye is currently on the MTGB2000. I keep making up use cases in my mind for when I would wear specific watches to justify these purchases. Hahah. Thanks Doug another great review.
Thanks Andrea! That MTGB2000 is next level compared to the original MTG models. Casio hit it out of the ballpark on that one, did a review on that too, I typically like to make sure a square is in the comparisons for understanding the size differences.
I just ordered mine a few days ago I received it under 3-5 days seriously WOW🤩. What an experience with Seiya Japan. I left them a review on their website. Thank you Mr Seiya.K , now you know im waiting for the 40th anniversary version. Thanks for answering my question on this video. 😃 By the way I did buy it previously from Amazon Canada 🇨🇦 from another vendor but decided to return it because I didn’t like the buying experience . There was no international warranty card with it. But with Seiya it’s there and they even give me a nice blue Seiya clothe. In the future if I buy from Japan 🇯🇵 it will be Seiya only because the others like Shopping in Japan, Sakura etc they only give Japanese warranty card but not the international one.
I’ve been buying from Seiya for years. 100% agree, always a great experience, fast shipping, great communication, and excellent service. Glad you love the watch!
hello. I saw your left thumb while watching the video. I had a similar experience. I was treated by a dermatology professor at the university hospital, and he said that a kind of tumor was located behind the nail and prevented the nail from growing, causing white and brown lines to appear. It's not a serious disease, but I had to have it removed for the nail to grow normally, so I had surgery. So, I removed the causative tumor with a simple surgery, and my nails are growing normally. I'm not a doctor, so I can't judge the condition of the thumb in the video hastily. However, it caught my eye and I can't just skip it, so I'm giving you some advice. I have been to several dermatology clinics, but most doctors do not understand the name of this nail disease. i recommend that you take this into consideration and go to a hospital that can properly diagnose you.
Thank you for your concern, I really do appreciate it. Years ago when I was a kid, a car door slammed on it. I had been to a dermatologist for an unrelated issue but asked about it, she said it was likely scar tissue below the nail from that injury. Also brought it up on a recent checkup as it’s been mentioned before from others as well as something to possibly be concerned about, she also confirmed it was likely scar tissue from that injury. Seriously appreciate the concern from people, it really is nice to see people care. The only pain about it is if it gets too long it splits out a bit, so I stay on top of keeping it short enough.
That's a refreshing change to the modules with the tweaks it needed. Albeit they didn't have to work much to make these modules. This is basically the Bluetooth square module without the Bluetooth and added status display.
@@DougFNJ there were people who found it a hassle having to resort to the mobile app to see the battery charge level. These modules provide a good alternative.
@@traviswalker8933 Definitely, I am one of those people. I have most of the GMW-5000 metal squares and it drives me crazy to not see the power level on the watch. It’s really not a big deal, but I really prefer to have that little bar above L-M-H. And yes… I am weird! 😂
Great video, I am getting the Gen 2 Combi Bracelet for mine for the speed taking it off and on and the look. It is not cheap, but I hope a nice upgrade.
Seems like the only drawback on this new module is volume of the countdown timer, and alarms. On the wrist, forget it can't hear unless you bring it to your ear. Got the 5610u, had to return it because of this.
@@DougFNJ That's why I return it, got a Timex Expedition XL, alarm is very loud, and has a vibration mode also. Plus it has so many features the Casio doesn't have. Got one from Amazon around $60
@@DougFNJ i got one on a black Friday deal. It's soooooo good! Super comfortable and looks stealthy. Only slight complaint is the backlight has a hotspot on the left of the screen. Otherwise everything I could want in a g shock. 🙌
These U models are a nice quality-of-life update for some practical features, but in my opinion the uneven backlight is a bit of a disappointment in comparison to the GWB5600 models. Perhaps they were going for a similar look to the Rangeman’s backlight. Not a dealbreaker but could have been more uniform.
In a not-quite-defense, the GW-B5600 series are meant to be top-of-the-line (feature wise) of the square G-shocks, what with bluetooth and all. I can only assume they've skimped on some costs to keep the GW-5000U < GW-B5600 prices.
The weak point of the GW5000 was the readability of the display in certain angles. I hopped you addressed this issue in your review with the updated model.
Hi, yes I do like the new led color (temperature) , it appears to be more contrasty. I wonder what the negative display will look like, and I just wish they would all have the bracelet installed instead of the strap. 🙂 Good review, thanks!
One of the biggest caveats with the U model is the stopwatch elapsed time display. You still get the 1/100s precision within the rest hour, but after which it goes down to one second -- the ultimate deal breaker for me.....
That was a great review. I appreciate the peace and delivery of all the content you share when you review in your watches. One question. When you’re actually wearing the watch then you have to use the function button or the light button, how do you find the experience of pressing the button with your finger tap? Are you able to get a good portion of your finger into that button slot or do you have to use your finger nail? This version has a lot of great updates I’m a specially the light. I like that it’s bright when compared to the previous one.
The light button is not hard at all to push in, I typically keep it in Auto Light mode so it automatically lights up when I move my wrist to look at the time.
Thanks Kay, this is a labor of love. I appreciate every single subscriber and view. The numbers have increased dramatically over the last 2 years. I work to improve the content, and it's been fun looking at the analytics and organic growth.
I am disappointed to see mine has the LCD noticeably on an angle like you would expect to see on a dodgy copy of an F-91W. Casios QC must be slipping, but I'm expecting it will be relatively easy to fix. If I was near the Casio Australia rep I would get it fixed under warranty but I'm about 4000kms away and can't be bothered waiting weeks to send it there...
Well done! Have the GW-5000-1jf and love it! The “U” version is nice……actually prefer the backlight color on my version. The upgraded module features are nice on the “U”.
I am really impressed by the crystal clear screen of this GW-5000U module. However, I still find it quite expensive as a digital watch since I am a college student. May you recommend any G-Shocks under $140?
This version is higher priced due to the DLC and steel used on the case, and screw back. Second hand prices are typically lower. You can also find the 56-- series at the range you are looking at. The materials will not be the same, but they are excellent watches.
so i ended up getting 2 G-shocks , the gw-5000u and gmw-b5000rd . The later is a "much better " watch but the gw5000 is a must have . the alarm on the b5000 is useless but on the gw5000 is much louder .
Thanks for taking time to write leather. I have never liked G-Shock alarms, they are all to quiet for me. I wish they would make vibration across the board.
Dream upgrade would be louder alarm, time display in other modes, better digit contrast, if they would focus on improving basics. I would buy one untill then my 5600 is enuff
Timex Ironman models if a loud alarm is your primary need. Agree that the alarms on g-shocks would be better if louder. They work great as “reminder” alarms but I’d never trust one to wake me from a sleep!
Nice review sir. Surprisingly my wrist is also 7.5inch but i cant wear that type of gshock rubber straps since it was either on too loose or too tight on my wrist plus for somehow it makes my wrist feels like numb perhaps it push veins on my wrist I guess hahaha.
I can never wear a watch tight, I tend to go on the looser side which tends to fit that little bit better during the day when my wrist swells. I do prefer larger watches though, and definitely prefer bracelets.
the module is almost perfect. I saw in other videos that the light spreads a little bit worse than in previous version of gw 5000. They screw that up, but still it is very nice watch.
I have a GW-5000 and I don't like to wear it as much as my old GW-M5610. Why? The buttons are harder to operate on the GW-5000. Is the GW-5000U physically identical? Are the buttons the same, oder did they change them?
I see you can select 5 cities as favourites in World Time mode. Is there still a way of quickly strolling through all cities at once like in the previous version?
This one is more about the materials than the module. Great modern interpretation of the classic. Screwbacks will typically increase the price, but pricing has also decreased on these.
@@DougFNJ True. I actually just ordered the mudman gw9000… which I believe came out in 06 or 07? I just love the older look of that model! Plus the mud resistance will be a plus for working construction 👍🏼
The problem with Casio is that they don't move with the times. I bought a g-shock watch in 2008. Today's GW series is no better but 13 years have passed! Think how much mobile phones have improved in that time! Casio doesn't think at all about those who bought their first Casio watch in 1987 and have since then lost a lot of vision. On today's watches we are still looking at the same mini numbers we were 30 years ago. It's useless for waking up because the beeper is so quiet you can hardly hear it! Isn't it 2021 in Japan?
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Gabor. Im going to disagree with you on this one. They have watches with all shapes and sized and different levels of tech to appeal to most. Take a look at the recently released GBD-200 for instance. Newer square with some fitness features, vibration notifications in the same form factor as the squares. I'll be doing a review on it soon.
Ordered mine from Amazon on Saturday 3/11/23. Received it two days later on Monday 3/13. Unfortunately, I sent it back the very next day! The watch is small and very hard to read for my older eyes, even in a windowed room during daylight. Also the watch's band was too short for my 7 1/2 wrist. Perfect for a man, woman or child with small wrists and young eyes.
Is the rubber strap now better than the previous model? I have had the prevoius model indeed and it was to me too softer, almost unbalanced given the weigth of the steel module.
This is an upgraded version which addressed a lot of complaints from the older version. I don’t believe the older version is being produced, but it can be found second hand easily.
Thanks for watching Corrado. Ive had so many g-shocks, they are all very familiar. I read the instructions, and just play around with the functions until I am comfortable with it.
Thanks for reviewing the new module. I was only surprised that with such a long experience of creating reviews on RU-vid, you still have problems with focusing (the information on the watch display is blurry, unpleasant for the eyes).
Thank you for watching and the feedback. I just got a new full frame camera, this was my first experience using it, getting a display monitor so I could concentrate on better focus. That will improve dramatically. This feedback helps BIGTIME, thank you.
@@DougFNJ It's my pleasure. My guesses were confirmed when you wrote that you purchased a full frame camera. Now I understand for sure that the problem is in the shallow depth of field that full-frame cameras and high-aperture lenses give (in your video, the bottom of the watch is almost in focus, and the higher, the more blurring). This is good for portraits and other scenes where well-blurred bokeh is appropriate. But in this case, a greater depth of field is needed. Alternatively, reduce the aperture of the diaphragm. This will give more depth of field.
@@Oleg__ Using the Sony 90mm Macro Lens, will try it with the lower aperture, and moving the camera further back, zooming in with edits. The display monitor will definitely assist during the shoot. A7C has been a lot of fun to learn, Full frame is a dramatic overall improvement.
Should I sell my gw5000 for the updated version? I will include titanium case with band, bought from aliexpress, will also include hardly used original supple watch band and case. No original box.
No Bluetooth on this one. Look up the GW-5600. Here's a review I did on the version with the negative display. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GpC2nBHerg4.html
The squares are very traditional with basic features and smaller. If you are active and outdoors a lot, get the 9400. If you are more of a homebody, the 5000U will be more than enough watch for you. Good luck, please let us know what you decide.
yes, local time remains in the box on the top right, and the world time displays on the main screen. I show you how to change the time zones back and forth in the review as well at 05:08.
I know it shouldn’t be said, but how was your experience with Seiya? Good ship time? Price? Authentic? Never bought a JDM watch and really concerned about spending that kind of cash and it not show up, fake, etc etc
Ive been buying from Seiya for years!! He's got a great reputation, I highly recommend him. Price is reasonable and includes DHL shipping, no doubt authentic products. I ordered the watch on a Thursday, it arrived next day.
I used to buy from Higuchi and Chino, they tend to be lower in price than Seiya's but not sure if they are still business. They're all top notch sellers and nothing to worry. I think they even insured the package thus the amount on the declaration will always be exact to the price of the watch. Might get hit with customs though.
I'm a personal trainer that uses the stop watch feature frequently. I have the rangeman with the big buttons but.. I prefer the looks of this one. Think I can get away using this one?
@@AXJ23 used it for the first day, worked perfectly for personal training 4 quick bottom left presses then count down timer, 3 for stop watch. This watch is perfection. I put a screen protector on it too, can't even tell its there
With the new 'U' version is it possible to adjust the time, date, stopwatch timer, etc in the dark with the back light on? I might be missing something here but would upgrade from my GW-B5600 if that was possible. I always have the auto light function on but when I need to make an adjustment in the dark this does not seem possible. Frustrating! Any help would be appreciated!
I would really like to know this too, but I would think it probably is like any of the other Casio modules that just shut the light off at the press of a button.
You could activate the stopwatch, but you use the light button to move the numbers up and down during setting. With the 3 second max light, it would make it difficult
@@DougFNJ Thank you. So basically Casio has yet to implement a "stay on" back-light feature. Oh well, maybe next time. I still plan to receive this watch anyways.
