Metal G-Shock Square Review After 1 Year! GMW-B5000 Long term Review 

Around 15:40 the video has rendering problems. It was supposed to be a few images of me wearing the metal G over the past year in different situations and attire like a suit for a job interview or in the snow during a blizzard. It's a very versatile watch ⌚️

I like your attitude of embracing the inevitable scratches and dings that come with wearing the watch all the time. Too many people try too hard to keep their watch in "pristine, like new" condition, perhaps because they expect to sell it someday. But if they do this, they rob themselves of the full experience of wearing it, and don't get to enjoy it nearly so much.

I am enjoying my gmw-b5000d over 2 years now, its a magnificent Masterpiece! You will love it even more after time. The best watch I have ever owned, it will last forever, and thats the reason why I bought it. Since day one, its never lost its magic for me. Thanks for your review.

I have a wrist full of watches and some of my favorites are these square G shocks. This one to me in my collection is the holy grail to the squares I currently own. I have the negative display with rubber strap as well and also a 5000u amongst others. I highly recommend this watch to anyone. The clarity on this guy is insane. 💯🤙🏼👊🏼

Nice review! You put alot of thought into what you were going to say and you delivered it extremely well.

I have the Matte black with the polished bezel metal square that has been released not too long ago this year and man I love it so damn much. I’m glad as hell to have bought this. It just does it for me!

I’m loving mine (burgundy model). Thank you. There is something about these steel g shocks that make them such a joy to wear. One day I would love to own the MR-G version or even the TVB with virtual armor (sick af). Cheers!

Absolutely love my g shock wear it everyday

Very nice review, I own my watch about a year and I feel with you 👍👍👍 Definitely my best watch and I love to wear it.

Great watch. I have the same model in black. I wore it everyday for the past 3 years. It has performed perfectly. The only grip I have is the wobbly bracelet and clasp. GSHOCK should have use a pin/collar system for better bracelet rigidity. Also, I wish CASIO would make the light stay on while we are using the functions. (during low light condition)

Great video. Mine had issues holding charge and would rarely receive signal, flashing low bat even after positioned in direct sunlight for days. I sent it for warranty and they replaced the module. Now it's always fully charged and always shows "rcvd". No doubt the first module was iffy. I have the GMW-B5000-1, steel with resin strap, purchased March 2020 as a pandemic watch. I probably wear it more than anything else. Thank you and big love from Detroit

I got the GMWB5000-1 a few months ago (metal square with resin strap) and was wondering how it would hold up over time, so I am glad to see that it is withstanding the daily wear very well, as any G-Shock should!. I do agree with you that they could have used the sapphire crystal (in fact, I believe the titanium version uses it), and the end-links being inflexible is annoying (apparently they wanted to create some gaps on the wrist for ventilation purpose, but I am not sure). I use the bluetooth sync function extensively, and use it as the "master clock" for all the other watches and clocks in the house. Great video and thanks for the information!

My only gripe with G-shocks in general was the resin against my skin causing "searing sensation". I am so happy this model addressed my issue. I ordered one

That's one honest review. Thanks! 👍

Just got it today. This piece is the HEAVY METAL of the G's 🤘👊

I have a DW 5600 that I coated in matt black steel with old patina, after three years there is no scratch, it looks fantastic at a much lower price.

I have the same watch and feel the same way, love it. My favorite G-Shock Nice video

Thank you for your well done report. The STN-LCD is a main attribute for these non titanium watches.

Great video have the titanium Square G shock myself iit has pins on the bracelet 😀

This how review should be! Thank you.

It is a timeless (no pun intended) watch, i've had it on my wrist for a while and there are no down sides. never been into the g-shock scene, always thought they were way to big for comfort, and some of them are, but......while deciding what watch to buy, for a reasenable price, looking at Seiko, Timex, and other brands, i guess this is the one that jumpt the que. And yeah, just wear it, wtf, thats the point of a watch. scratch it, work it, try to destroy it even, won't work, it's a shock. I love it.

Great review, thanks.

So many people saying this model has an identity problem. I totally disagree. Sure, it’s more expensive because it’s a big chunk of stainless steel with some decent finishing…but it’s a G-Shock! Put it on and enjoy knowing it can take a beating. If people want to baby it, that’s cool too. I still don’t think it departs from the philosophy of the brand that we all love. I thought your take was spot-on.

You are right, i've never seen sapphire crack and rather have the scratch resistance over reg glass. There is NO reason ANY gshock more than $100 should have anything BUT sapphire.

If you use a small brillo pad (the green side of a sponge) you can actually buff out like 90% of the scratches on the brushed parts. It did it to mine and it looks like new again! Just be careful you dont brush over the polished parts, and maybe you could put some masking tape on the polished parts of the case to prevent this.

Great review. I was upset to hear u don’t use the app lol I find it the best part of these watches. I use the reminders daily. All five alarms. Phone finder at least 2-3 times a day. I have the gwb5600 though. And my phone connects from over the next floor of the house.

Great watch

Very nice!

Great review! Agreed, G-Shocks are meant to be worn, not pampered.

This watch is for one-watch guy. Nice review and story telling.

Exactly. The Edifice ECB-950YDB-1AJF has sapphire crystal but the band is cheap hollow links. I almost got that one though.

Just a few days old. I have the basic resin square made in China for over a year now. Got this new GMW-B5000 because I like steel wristwatches, and also these sqaure casios fit my wrist very well. I usually have problems fitting most pieces due to the anatomy of my wrist. What I like about B5000: the looks, legibility is much better than DW5600E-1V, adjustability of metal bracelet and radio-controlled accuracy. I don't mind the watch is heavy while it fits well on my arm. What I am not so fond of: flimsiness of the bracelet. I do not mind it per se, but there are reviewers reporting the bracelet snap loose due to low-quality spring bars that hold segments in place, although those were with people wearing their watches tightly.

You can find various tests online, that prove, that you'll destroy your G-Shocks metal case before or when actually shattering the sapphire glass (not to mention your arm). And the Casio engineers are pros, they know that better than anyone else. So the decision to use the cheaper glass is most likely win-margin/profit oriented. Since, at the end of the day, they make great watches, but they're still trying to earn money.

The only problem with my full metal is chips on the dlc coating on the caseback.

Thanks for the video, very informative. What is your wrist size?

About the charging, I’ve got the new GST-B600SD-1AJF and I noticed too that it takes a lot lot longer to fully charge than my other rubber G shock solars, not sure why that it but it’s the same with this model then.

This is a very cool watch, it's just the price that's a little steep. There's also the GMW-B5000TVB-1 which is like 2000 dollars lol, I wish I could buy it.

I'm new to GShock, purchased a 5610 during a full house renovation. Immediately started abusing it. Wear 24/7 and the shower is needed. Already got mortar marks on it and worn in nicely. I seem to scrape and catch it all day on sharp objects but the face still has no scratch yet. I want this for the bigger buttons, nicer led, Bluetooth phone finder and brick pattern face. But I don't like metal bands they catch and pinch me feel too heavy. I wish they made this in resin

Never take mine off except for bed. Now I was worried swimming in deep end of pool this summer, but it was fine

Have the camel titanium Square prefer the clasp compared to the mrg one because it's much thinner plus great video

The fact that you have absolutely zero damage to the crystal glass means that it is the correct choice. The sapphire glass models are closet queens for the most part, so while they may be more immune to scratching, they probably will never be exposed to any abuse anyway.

Thanks for the review helped me to choose this watch to buy and be my daily,however, im confused between the metal bracelet or the rubber one because of the weight on the wrist. And will the weight be that noticeable?

This watch is badass. From afar people will think it’s just another diver or something. But it’s a badass gshock lol

I've had this since its release date in 2018

yea, most of the new windows do have UV protection, which greatly reduces the solar energy for the solar panels.

Hi any idea when the 40th anniversary will be released thanks love the video

Glad to see that this model holds up well. Looking forward in 2 years or 5 years time. Question: how often should the battery be replaced?

Had the gold for 2 years and decided that I don't like negative displays (a bit depressing on a daily 😂) ... so... I buy the silver... and became my daily for 1 yeat now. I have a Longines Hydroconquest and othr watches and this... the silver is my favourite. Why? Because it goes with everything and in every situation. Yes got it scratched and holds on like a champ 🏆 Edit: the golden ✨️ doesn't scratch easily. Seems like that PVD prptects it on minor scuffs more. But the silver looks gorgeous wven scratched 😍

I thought about getting one but it just looks way too chunky, So I went with a Bulova Computron as my "going out" watch. My daily driver for work and such however will always be the gold Casio Databank DBC-611 with a Speidel bracelet since the metal bracelets on cheap Casios are traaaaaaash.

Wow, what swiss watches did you have or seikos . Great video

You can tell how clear the display is compared to a standard square. Especially when viewing at various angles. It compliments the silver case. Cool watch.

And what size rist do you have

Hi, i have the same but i wanted to ask you about the auto light feature. Mine light up even if there ambient light outside. The module says it should light only if it is dark outside. How does yours hold up in this function?

6:24 it's football, the US sport is called handegg 😉 also 11:31 you can manually sync the 5610 and this model at any time by pressing the lower right button a few seconds

whats your wrist size?

What do you think about the square MRG watches that came out this year? The $3500 dollar version looks a lot like this

It is my dream watch since it's came out a few years ago. I bought couple of different ones always talk to myself - it's just a G-Shock and there's a plenty of cooler watches, automatic watches to collect. It was till the time I've seen one steel in negative on somebody's wrists. I was shocked how this watch looked on him. I said to myself. Fuck all Bulovas, Orients and Seikos. This G-Shock kills them all. Just purchased one and wait for courier.

can you hear alaram, hourly signals even in calm atmosphere sir?

Why do you only use square g shocks? I have the same wrist size like you and the casioak fits the same good as the square

The watch would look much better with a negative display because of the better contrast to the stainless steel

If it had a negative display I'd buy it in a heart beat

It is a beater in new form, not a 'luxury' or 'one for the collectors', so many 'reviewers' got it wrong on this one

I have the SKMEI "homage" to this and it cost me like $23. Stainless steel and it feels like it. I am not saying this to criticize the steel G, but my idea is buy the SKMEI first and see if you like it. If you do, get the steel G. If you don't like it you saved $400.

11:10 it is not because of the tough solar it because battery is larger

I’ve owned a metal G-Shock Square in the past and it was a scratch magnet. If you want a watch you can beat up on, get the rubber or resin version and save your money. That’s the version that I currently own and it’s good for doing work around the house or garage. If I’m going out and want to look good, I’ll wear one of my dress watches - usually a Rolex or an Omega. When I accidentally scuffed up my Rolex Oyster Perpetual, I took it to a jeweler and had it professionally polished. A week later when I picked it up, it looked like a brand new watch. Unfortunately, this is not cost effective with a metal G-Shock Square. The cost of having it professionally polished is almost half the price of the watch. I learned this the hard way. : - (. Rs

i don't believe that part about sapphire crystal being less shatter resistant than mineral crystal, i believe it's purely a cop out, and that sapphire is just as durable as mineral.

What Is Your wrist side fella

wrist size increased for no particular reason 😏

What is your wrist size in girth?

You shouldn’t be playing football (soccer) wearing that. 😂 It’s a great looking watch. I’m looking to pick one up secondhand. Thanks for your review

Dekh dekh..ye ab woh... ROFL

How about next review in 2023 ? 🤔

That watch is a certified dive watch. No amount of soapy water will do anything to it. G shocks are not meant to be babied

Broooo that og 888

Put a tempered glass 9h

If you got some good metal polish you could easily polish most of the hairline scratches out, lovely watch 👍🏻

Put a 9h glass tempered glass like cellphonesssssss

Mineralen is beter then saffier..believe

its 1000$ in my country damn expensive to buy smh...

Put tempered glass

Bought myself GMW-B5000MB. It’s indeed a perfect watch! I wear 5610U as a beater watch and this one almost every day. This one will never go on sale from me.

Just believen Casio...mil spec watches are all minerale..saphire breaks..i prefere scratches.. not the watch for you..

A lot of scratches... why?

Assemblage Singapore

How psychopath can someone be to shower 🚿 with their watch?!

Just ask too polishouders your scratches away..Who buys a 800€ lcd watch..casio rules..fine your watch...

Start working out your wrist to get bigger wrists or buy a smaller watch with rubber bands....Easy fix dude..

Made in Japan sadly doesn't mean anything. They can call it Made in Japan when it is made in China, as long as there is a Japanese supervisor.

Sorry but it doesn’t fit your wrist, I would ocd over this like crazy

Metal and glass on this model easy to scratch. And this is about "long term". There is no watch without sapphire in my collection. Most of my watches has a "hard coding" over steel or titanium. How somebody justify spending $500 for a mineral glass?

i wonder if it can be restaured at its full glory with the finest wirewool and polishing paste.

You guy's who are reviewing Casio watches are completely clueless.

B5000 has crappy display compared to 5610. Waste of money.

The "dislike" of Bluetooth stems from a fear of it being the first tech to become obsolete. I, and I suppose many, have G-Shocks, Pathfinders, Pro-Trek watches with radio sync and solar going on decades. Like with a mechanical watch, the autonomy is appealing to many :) Anyways, I ordered one like yours and expect it sometime late February :) Thanks for the video, I am watching doing my "buyers confirmation" and making the wait feel a little shorter :D

Put tempered glass

Put tempered glass

Put tempered glass