Great video. Also an owner of many of the squares you have. But G-Shocks do work in any environment including formal. Especially in the world overrun by Apple watches and Fitbits. They truly are the embodiment of a complete middle finger to BS fashion while being pure class horology.
I love my Gshock square, but wearing it with a suit is bananas. It doesn’t fit under a cuff, it not only looks wrong, it is uncomfortable with a long sleeve shirt. I love my Gshock square for around the house, anything sports related or active/outdoors, etc. At the office, I like my Tissot Gentleman. Very classy, simple. Suit/tie I wear a nice, thin dress watch. I have a few options for. I also like wearing flips flops or Jordans. I don’t wear either with a suit or to an office. Time and place for everything. PS: I’m a big Casio nerd. I also love my BTTF Calculator Watch, my Casio Royale, my Duro, my Twin Sensor, and my CasiOak. I have at least 10 more sitting in my Amazon cart, but I have a new rule, I can only buy one per month. I think my next one will be the A700.
@@vipnetworker MRG B5000 look sick for office and suit. rich people wear RM watches in suits thinking it look classy so gshock square has its place in formal environment 😆
The G-5600UE-1 has the look of the classic 5600 and functionalities of the GW-5000U, except for atomic clock sync. Thus you should now be the happiest watch collector!
I have that model too, quite affordable for less than $60 (Well, my country has G-Shock factory so that might help). It got everything I need for DW5600 plus the tough solar so I won’t have to worry too much for battery (I had my old DW5600 ran out of battery in the middle of ling camping trip before).
Oh, and it's also pretty easy to swap modules between the cases, you could put a positive display module in that blue and orange case pretty quick. Probably can't swap the solar modules into the 5600 cases though...
If I may add one thing. I have a number of these watches, and the ability to move my wrist around doing all sorts of things, and bending and twisting my wrist, WITHOUT a crown digging in, leaving a mark, and inflicting pain, is a tremendous benefit.
@@TLW896 If you know how to wear one correctly then the crown digging in is not an issue. No never a U Boat watch. Just looked at some images of them and they have a large crown but it is on the other side so not an issue.
@@folksurvival Um... no... if the crown and the size of the watch is way too big, it will dig in especially when moving your wrists a lot at work like I do. This is why I returned my ProTrek...
I've owned the GW-5000 (pre U model) for nearly 6 years now. It's by far my favorite G-Shock. I can see what you mean about the looks side of things, for a Casio it's quite plain! But for me, it's the underratedness of it all that draws me in.
I like the contrast between just having white lettering and black watch. I even considered the 40 year anniversary 5657 because that only has the name Casio on the dial. Looks really neat. But yeah. I went for the GW5000u because of the weight and functionality. It just feels a bit nicer to me in general.
I don't agree with the sentiment that every collection needs one, but I definitely enjoy the hell out of mine. I wear a 5600 recolor (with the negative display, I actually don't find it that hard to read) but I have been eyeing that 5000U. In an ideal world they'd release a GBD200 but without the phone connectivity and fitness tracking and with solar charging, atomic syncing, and the countdown timer from the regular squares. I'd cough up a decent chunk of change for that.
The 5610 is a perfect travel watch, you can change time zones quickly, it’s always on time, and the solar charging means it’ll near go dead. I have a 10 year old 5600 and it is great too but changing to the new time zone and seeing the time at home in one glance is a huge plus, trust me.
Agreed, and I discovered the timer function as a perfect organizer for boarding time. On the jorney you sometimes dont want to know the actual time, but how much time you have left before boarding. So I set the countdown to boarding time. And if you need to (on the 3461 module at least) you see the home time in one glance as well. And as a special feature you don't have to take off the g-shock at the security.
Got my first G-Shock 5610 three weeks ago, and I love it. It just dissappear on your wrist and is so comfortable. Great size and look with all the features you need.
Great video!!! I have the same issue with my collecting of Square casios. To day i got my GW-5000U and throw aside my Hamilton field and the apple watch and the rest of the collection of about 300 cheaper and high price swiss and japanese watches. And i love it!
After hours of wondering which G-Shock I should buy, gradually eliminating from my selection, I ended up watching your video where you present the last 3 models that I hesitate between. Awesome xD
GW-5000U is the most elegant and the most classy looking from all G-Shocks! It fits to suits, uniforms, casual clothes... It has also the original construction type with stainless, screw back case.
@@folksurvival If you know how to combine colours and patterns, you will achieve nice visual effects. There is common misconception that digital watches can't be mixed with suits.
The watch you need is the G5600ue. It looks exactly like the DW5600 but is tough solar and has the new 3496 module inside so is basically the same as the GWM5610u and the GW500u. The only thing it’s missing is the multiband 6 function…..but hey….you can’t have everything 😀👍😀
I’m into diver and military watches. I have everything from Seiko to Bulova and a handful of micro brands. I was born in 1976, so the DW5600 has always resonated with me. I went from 0 Squares to 5 😂😂. They are all a variation of the DW5600. I have the DW5600c 691 and 901, E 1545, E 3229 Fox Fire, and G5600UE Solar. And I’m still looking for more. I’m obsessed!
You still need a GM-B5600 (resin bluetooth square) and GMWB 5000 (full metal bluetooth square). The ability to connect to a phone and change settings easily, plus time sync, is superb. The full metal squares have a solid, premium feel, and the resin bluetooth squares have all the functions in a much lighter form.
To me the precision level of the standard G-5600UE-1 doesn’t need the radio-controlled function. IMHO that feature doesn’t justify the price increase. And I agree with this review on the strap, that’s why I replaced it with a cheap softer and more comfortable after-market one. But again, Casio offers so many options at a reasonable price that anone can find its own model.
I remember the television commercial in the 80's of a Casio g shock being used as a hockey puck being shot at a goaltenders glove...........so cool! these watches are indestructible
I own 2 G Shocks da Mudmaster GGB100-B and da G Shock DW-5600HR-1CR, love the both. I've always worn a watch since I was a kid. I feel more weird than I already am🤣🤣🤣 when I don't wear one.
I don't agree with the 5600 not being a versatile watch as far as what you wear it with.... in fact, I think that's one of its best features because of its...dare I say...boring no frills looks it can be worn with pretty much anything....contrary to what people think you don't need gold...silver...diamond...etc,etc watch to wear with a suit....now of course I wouldn't wear a yellow or orange or any gaudy looking watch but the basic 5600...definitely...it's just an all around very versatile watch
Great review! Funny.I have the DW-5600E and agree about the colourway, as it is similar to my DW-5200 that I bought in October 1984, a wonderful watch that has gone to two middle east cnflicts with no issues. However, the GW-5000U has got to be the ultimate apocalypse watch. Not only is it Atomic and solar, The date can be viewed by all, whether American or European without being cheesed-off, but the builld is right up there with the original ones. Supertough steel screwback case covered in rubber with the DLC coated back. The minimalist look of the face appeals to me and the material of the strap and bezel is in a different class. At nearly 3 times the cost of the GW-M5610, it's a fair bit pricier, but this has gotta be the best watch in the real world, judging by how my 39 year old DW-5200 has fared. Just buy one, you won't regret it. BTW, my DW5600E (NASA Certified) is for sale, now, on ebay.
Thanks so much for this. There were a number of suggestions about this that led to me picking it up! I think this comment section is going to go down in history as one of the best and most helpful comment sections in the history of youtube.
My 5600 is the best beater watch I've ever owned. Virtually indestructible. The 5610 would be even better, I will get one of those if my 5600 ever breaks.
I continue to come back to the 5600e-1v time and time again over all the other G-shocks. The simplicity of it and the nostalgia it evokes wins out for me. All the function I truly need and nothing more. Great watch you have there Danny, thanks for sharing.
As someone who lives under the tropics, resin bands are the only option. Metal gets hot, nato lasts too long to dry and you end up with rashes, but resin is perfect. It doesn't make you sweat unless you wear it too tight.
For anybody getting their first square, the best bang for your buck has to be the GWM 5610u? You can set it and forget it! The amazing thing is that it's cheaper than the basic DW-5600E although that's a better looking of the two? There is another model and that's the G5600e a solar model not so common but can be had at really good prices! The bland look of the GW 5000 with the ridiculous price tag is just not worth the cash ? You are paying a couple of hundred bucks for a metal case??
I like that description of it being a disease.. As you say the g-shock is the only watch I really need it does everything you need in a watch so I often ask myself why do I have 20+ watches some of which I rarely if ever wear... I've no idea I just see a watch I like and think that's cool I'll get that...
I used to not be a fan of Square watches ( Apple watches are UGLY) never been a fan of Apple. Now that I wear the G-Shock DW-5600HR-1CR, I actually like the square look. I rotate that with my mud master. My other watches have been sitting in their cases sadly . But when you're out in the wild you need something to hold up to the elements in the wild
How did I not know you had a watch channel! Just got mine (5600 classic) yesterday and absolutely love it. Binged your mic reviews, now will binge this channel 😄
Thank you so much. It's funny how tastes change because I went from hating it, to tolerating it, to absolutely loving it. Now I kind of want to get rid of everything except for a classic 5600e (not even the UE)
The greatest square G-Shock is the Casio W800H, and it's not even part of the G-Shock line. Seriously, $20, it's amazing, and I struggle to find things meaningful to me that the G-Shock line can do that this watch can't. I have put it through rough conditions and it's still going. It's beat up with a few scratches and scuffs here and there, but it's not going to die any time soon. How often would I be in a situation where a G-Shock would survive and the W800H wouldn't? If I do find myself in that unlikely situation, I'd probably have worse things to worry about. If my W800H was damaged enough to die and I was somehow not harmed from whatever situation would kill my watch, only $20 for a replacement would still put me ahead in money spent. I highly suggest people check out the W800H because it might be all they need in a digital watch, especially if they don't need the small bump in features a G-Shock gives.
I blacked out the white recessed text "Protection" & "G-Shock" with a black Sharpie. I pushed the felt tip into the recessed text. Then rubbed off the Sharpie ink on the top of the rubber case. I think it cleans up the look.
I bought the pre U model GW5000 about 6.5 years ago because it reminded me so much of the original that I coveted as a kid. After a while it began to look a bit ratty and tatty so I bought a replacement bezel and strap set and it is literally a brand new watch now. Thing is even time resistant!
I dont need a formal watch and i waired my G-Shock on many formal occasions like dates, weddings or work related get togethors in restaurants and honestly I get more interested comments on the useability on the watch. I think personally comaped to a apple watch this one is more formal in my humble opinion. The upside is the durability and my main takes is time, date, stopwatch and step counter. anything besides that is not important, I use the GBD-200 for a upgraded display.
I had the old DW-5000 as a kid and I loved that watch,had it a few years,then about a year ago I got a gw5000 a really well built watch with all the functions you need,since then I have purchased another 3 gshocks and would like a few more for a little collection,I would like to add the black metal square with resin strap next and the price of that is double what the gw5000 is,you can get hooked on collecting shocks many do,there is dozens of different squares for a start.
A 5610 in the 5600 case style is the only G Shock I would ever need or want. Until then, I'll change the battery in my 5600 every 8-10 years....no biggie! 🙃
Love the video! I also collect G-Shock squares and the DW 5600s have the best negative displays, I bought the negative display of the GW-M561OU and that is a complete nightmare to try and read...
Started with the GW-5000U but now almost exclusively wear the GWM-5610U and DW-5600E daily. I have the orange NASA4 as well (two actually) as well as the Super Mario one, the 40th anniversary DW-5040PG, and a couple other squares. The G-5600UE is probably my favorite due to it having all of the 5610 functions (minus MB6) and it looks like a DW-5600. I love the 90’s face colors more than the original 80’s ones. Definitely want to pick up an original DW-5600C from the mid 90’s!
Drakar Noir was still popular in the 2000's........back to watches the 5610 is my go to daily watch because it always works.My other watches require yearly battery replacement. The tough solar 5610 always has juice in its battery. Best watch ever!
If you're worried about losing or gaining 5-7 sec a day , well get one, but even without the radio control they are to within 15 seconds a year. I have two, GW5000-1JF and GW5000U-1JF, but also have mechanical pocket watches and Jageur LeCoultre from 1800 to 1950s, I adjust them once a week, and set them via my Gshock.
Now you need to acquire the JDM, CASIO G-SHOCK GW-S5600U-1JF! Of course, many others as well. This is also my strange addiction! I'm lacking the 5000u but I do own 2 of the "Speed" squares (DW 5600c) though, in perfect working condition.
@@ninjasrose1653 They are both beasts and yet suit my 6.5" wrist. Great question, if I were to add a 3rd, it would be independent. I like the look of 'Brew watches' Metric - black dial with a pop of colour and unique chronograph style. What's in your collection?
I just picked up one of the casioaks with solar and it's been fantastic. I totally agree on the band, and I wish desperately that I could trade it for something in leather or nylon or canvas.
Still hoping for an auto perpetual timer on the basic solar models. GWX-5600 has a 2-stage 10-loop tomer and also tidal data, but it's not as good on the basics as the newer G-5610U
I wore a 5610U for yeara and while it is a good watch a GD350 is a better upgrade. Vibration alarm, auto-light, 100 city times, instant countdown button, super clear negative display. Skip the 5610 and get a 350.
I had afew resin case G shock' lugs fail on me. When you're hard on them, those spring bars will make cut outs and makes the watch no longer secure. End up ordering Gw5000U due to it stainless steel case, gone are the days springbars damaging those lug holes.
What you are looking for (minus multi band 6🤷🏻♂️) is the „ G-Shock G-5600UE-1JF“ 😉👍 It has the same/better functionality than the 5000 (minus band6), and the looks of the original Speed G-shock! 😮
I don’t understand why you’re saying that the 5610 is taller than the 5600. The 5600 model is clearly a thicker casing than the 5610, whereas the 5610 only wins in width.
I couldn’t do it, the side buttons were too hard, weird. I feel funny about getting a watch with atomic time and it displays the wrong time out of the box plus I couldn’t read it without glasses, lol. If I have to sit down with the manual I am like not for me. But I get why many love it.
Today I found out that the G-5600UE gives me all the things the 5000 has, except the multi band 6. Found it for a good price and ordered it. And what do you know? It has the same colors and almost the same text layout as the 5600. Sure, it does not have the multi-band 6, but I really could care less about that. It has solar, it has worldtime, you can see the time while using stopwatch or timer. You should have a look at it. IT has the same dimensions as the 5610. Thaks for the video.
@@yusufbest4475 you're right, it's the thing that's missing (given that I don't care for multi-band or bluetooth), and to think that it's a JDM model, they missed that opportunity.
Your ultimate watch would be........The 5000U is steel with a rubber bezel, rather than a resin case with a thin steel back screwed into it with 4 tiny screws. I guess you want that GW-5000U with the original DW-5200C(Hero)/ DW-5600C(Speed) colourway. Essentially it looks like a watch bought between 1984-1996 with Tough Solar and Atomic timekeeping and a date that can suit everyone..........and Made in Japan! haha.
Have you looked into the G5600UE? It basically looks like a DW5600 but has all the functionality of the GWM5610U without MB6. It also shares the same case and bezel as the GWM5610U.
I've just ordered a 5600UE-1DR, which seems to be the perfect mix referred to at the end of the video- looks like the older one but with the newer technology (albeit excluding the Multiband 6 feature) Or is the multiband 6 feature that much of a selling point? Genuinely interested...
This is such an entertaining and nerdy review I had to subscribe. I have 4 squares and am really looking at the $40 classic one because it is a forty damn dollars G-Shock in all its glory. Watch collecting is a disease.
I love when people make themselves laugh. That was good... on the squares, I agree. CASIO, produce a g5000ue with some color on it. Please give me a brick boarder or red stripe, something to look at. I Werth m want the dial of the 5610U or brick boarder in a metal case with the 3495 or 3496 module. I want that metal case, but it's too boring. ( I remember watching the g shock hockey puck commercial on tv. I bought my 1st square DW5600 in 1987. I was 16. Wearing a square is like memory lane for me. ) Thanks and good luck.
man im trying to find that NASA edition you have there used on eBay but no luck. such a nice watch collection you have there with those square faces. nice stuff.
Ha! A lot of people wear smart watches to formal occasions. You see them on the wrists. As for GShocks for formal occasions. During a formal, take the watch off the wrist, and put it in jacket pocket. When the event is over, put it back on the wrist. Watches are meant to be a tool to tell the time, and not for show. If you want a watch for show, go out and buy a Panerai. Period!
Thanks for the review. Personally bought the solar powered version of casio G-Shock DW 5600 watch... Utterly disappointed with brand Casio G-Shock! Just after 3 or 4 months of normal usage ( No swimming, No Diving, No Extreme water Sports, No Surfing) it developed fog and water vapour inside the glass disrupting the time view. I went to the Casio Service centre but the service center people bluntly told me that there was no option for replacement. They also shamelessly told me that their watches are water resistant and not water proof. They said they never claim that their watches are water proof in their advertising also. They simply changed some parts and dried the fog or water vapour inside AND after a few months the fog and water vapour inside the glass RETURNED. What a Waste. 👎 Had it been the case of putting the watch under extreme conditions , it is understandable, but the refusal to replace the watch under normal conditions seemed callous and unprofessional on part of Casio. Utterly disappointed by such a big brand LIKE CASIO AND G-SHOCK with big & HOLLOW claims! 😒 Big advertising and low quality.
Please, everyone and their mother has a Fitbit, Apple watch, or some other generic fitness watch in the office. I would think a MR-G or just a metal-cased G-shock would bling a suit pretty hard in a saturated world of Rolexes and Seikos.
The “sweaty band” problem can be solved by fitting a “combi” bracelet which has black plastic links. The original combi (with metal centre links) is rare and expensive but budget copies are readily available.
