The 6900 series was my first G-Shock ever, in high school circa 1999. As much as I love the 5600 series, there’s massive charm to the massive side of the 6900 series.
Gotta agree with you here. My top three g shocks are the gw-5000, the gw-6900 and the ga-b2100. You get a little bit of everything with that combo. The screwdown case back made in japan fancy gw-5000, the casual comfortable beater in the 6900 and the lightweight bluetooth ana-digi piece that is the 2100. As much as I love all of them, I find myself wearing the 6900 more often than anything
I collect watches from $15 Casio Databank to $7,800 Omega Seamaster 300M Chronograph, and I will tell you G-Shock is a favorite of mine to collect, but a real rabbit hole when it comes down to models and colors and functionality!
Brighter screens are a nice touch but I also prefer the classic green. That green light is what we were raised on. Maybe this will make the original 5610 more collectible. the new one also has the best display for world time
The 6900 is my goto go anywhere watch, that I always grab and throw on when I’m just doing…stuff. She’s no oil painting, but it’s as tough as nails and oh so reliable.
It's no surprise that I'm a big G-Shock square guy but I do have a 6900 in my collection and love it very much - even more so because it was a gift form a dear friend. Been thinking about adding another one to my collection. Nice to see your G-Shock collection grow!! 🤙
I find the 5610 to be utter perfection. It is just so darn comfortable to wear it’s a classic. I also have a Rangman and find it clunky. This looks like a great option as well! Like you I have many expensive watches by G-Shocks are still super cool!
Another cool feature of the GWM5610u, not sure if it was on the previous GWM5610, is that no matter which mode you are in, if you press and hold the mode button for 2 seconds, you hear a double beep and the screen returns to the standard time screen, darn useful.
I bought a 5610 on your (and others) recommendation. Luckily I unknowingly bought the new version. Great watch and I wholeheartedly agree that it’s objectively the best watch money can buy, for me.
On a random side note, I didn’t want to ruin my 5610 at work as I have a manual job (defies the point I know). So I bought an f-91w as they’re cheaply replaceable if damaged. Obviously it’s an icon, even with normies. But I’m surprised how much I like it from a purely watch nerd perspective, has everything you need and nothing you don’t, and an awful backlight.. quite amazing considering the design brief would’ve been: make it cheap
Of all the model experimentation Casio has attempted, I believe the 5 button, round G-Shock was the first true improvement to the Square original. Loved the vid!
I had the 5610 at first and then tried on the 6900 which I prefer more as well. Both are great to their own but I personally think 5610 has that classic look and 6900 with its sporty look.
Well you sold me on the 5610u, ordered when I first saw this video and just received it today in the mail. Absolutely love it, my first G-Shock and it’s so cool! And I got it at a 50€ discount, lovely
I´ve had my two GW-6900´s for some years now, a black one and a white one. Really like them in all conditions but in the office where theyre a bit bulky for the cuff. I mostly use my black one for the tougher jobs like building on the house or fixing the car.
If the alarm function is very important to you, then a 5600 lithium model will work better, as the battery has a slightly stronger "kick" to it, will beep louder and for 20 seconds long, instead of 10 with solar model, which is quieter in comparison. I have solved the conundrum by getting a few of each kind 😅
I just got both of these around new year and can't get over how much I love them. Can't go wrong with either. I ended up upgrading to the GW-5000 as my daily watch. I definitely don't have a problem establishing an emotional connection to either of these. We'll be going on a lot of adventures together.
My favorite G Shock of all time is the GW9400-1 Rangeman. It has all the functions with a great layout and logical interface. The 6900 (shown in this video) is my 2nd favorite and then the 5610U square. Thanks for the great video. Subbed.
Thanks to this video, I just ordered a GWM5610u variant. I wanted a cheap beater travel watch to pair with my recently received Grand Seiko Mistflake and some of the updated features of the G-Shock module really tickled my fancy
What an amazing video, my life has been fulfilled !!! Seriously, My favorite watch of all time is the G-Shock GW6900. I'm wearing it as i write this Magna Carta of RU-vid reviews. I was born long before 1995, so my words are weighted and true. Yes, on screen dual time, also i like 3 letters instead of two when displaying what day i am currently experiencing. The auto light (when i flick my wrist... to be cool after dark) I have sported the watch since 2017 and have not always been kind to it. It has been a great watch and it really has some nice battle scars. Again a great video, looking forward to your next one, be safe.
My first G-Shock was a GWM5610-1ER. Still wear & like it. My only other G-Shock is a GW-5000U-1JF - more supple strap, screw down caseback & stealth looks
I was looking at the GWM5610 earlier in the week but wanted more time zone functionality, so I decided to pass. Then this drops and I’ll be buying a GWM5610u in the very near future. You deserve a commission from Casio.
i hope they changed the buttons a little i sended my 5610 back. You literally have to use finger nails to reach them or roatate your thumb. My rangeman has pretty stiff buttons but at least you can press them.
This watch hasnt left my wrist since i got it a few years ago. The best is when the first layer of rubber wears off and the black layer starts showing . Once you go multi band 6 solar you dont want anything less.
I got the GW6900 recently, having already bought a newer DW6900 (the lume dial one). Having had the newer one, I never understood why you thought it would be hard to wear on a
Being a long time survival instructor it's not surprising that G Shock is the outdoor and travel watch for me. Having way to much of them already (all solar) including the GWM5610 and GW6900 still recently bought the GW5610U. After watching videos decided I do not like the color of the new backlight but do like the rest of the extra futures as you mentioned. So I bought it as my last G Shock as I always promise myself or should I say excuse myself. ;) I love the square but having thicker wrists the wristband is a bit on the short side for me. The wristband on the GW6900 might be the same size but having a bigger case still gives me more room on the wrist. So those two are my favorite for sure.
I never liked the cluttered dial of a g-shock. I’m glad people like them though. The idea of appreciated a cheap product done well is a really nice sentiment. I only wish there were some time of Bauhaus G-shock 🤔
Been down the same rabbit hole as you. Love my 5610, childhood nostalgia, but got a 6900 and love it, same nostalgic vibes. They get a lot of wrist time and far more than more expensive 'nicer' watches. Great video, thanks!
Great work, great video and great personality! I have both as well and love them both. The 5610U just showed up the other day, so that is the one I am crushing on ATM. But, the 6900 is great too, even tho I have tiny wrists, LOL.
GWM5610u was my Xmas gift to myself. I love it compared to my Casioak. The time sync allows me to ignore those pesky tiny menus. But also pleasantly surprised by the simplicity of the World Time function and setting my default location. It’s terrific.
Brilliant, as always. By the way, there is the Casio W-214H, the beautiful little gem. I call it best for me. Because of unique one-button activated countdown timer! Simple, genius and super handy, unlike all the other watches I've tried. Also resembles the 6900 a lot: shape, three eyes, the big center light button, but in a smaller package. No solar battery, radio sync or time zones, but they're not essential for me.
I have a couple of g shock squares. I love their look and functionality, but there is a downside for me. The side buttons are just too small, requiring them to be operated by a fingernail rather than a thumb or forefinger. This operation can be finicky and sometimes an annoying hit-or-miss affair.
Nice video. This year I bought the DW-6900NASA237. I really like it. But, just as you, I discovered the GW-6900. And this video improves the chances I'll be getting it.
Thank you for not capitulating to the Euros, we havnt acquiesced to the simplicity of the metric system and we don’t intend to reverse ourselves on dates! God Bless America
@@YoureTerrific firstly, love the videos! Favorite watch RU-vid channel out there. I own both the GWM5610 and the GW6900 as well. But the GW-5000U is a fully made-in-Japan version. The main physical difference is the screw-down case back with a DLC coating. Rather than a plastic body, this one is metal, but still has a rubber bezel and band like the GWM5610. The rubber is a lot softer than the 5610u and it’s a lot more balanced and comfortable to wear in my opinion. Otherwise it’s the same module that the 5610u has! Worth checking out for sure!
I am honestly hoping that the next iteration of the GW-6900-1JF will use LED backlight instead of Electroluminescne (not to say that EL is bad, I still love it ever since when I was little), and maybe replace the Multi Band 6 with Bluetooth.
Another great video! I watched while I ate lunch because you did not check with me on release time (I would have watched while eating ice cream). I guess I will have to watch again, lol.
It’s the best world time/radio watch besides the 5610U (I also love it but gave it to the wife as I have 8.75” gorilla wrists. I think the GD350 in grey is actually the best G Shock and to me fills and updates the tacticool gap left by the 6600.
I've been enjoying the GW-B5600. It's my first G-Shock. I have another radio controlled watch and it's a cool feature but, where I live, I have to place it in a very specific spot in my apartment so it can receive the signal. The B5600 syncs with my phone via Bluetooth so I can sleep with it and it will still receive the signal. And it still has traditional Multi Band 6 as a backup.
I have a Saturday grocery shopping routine (large US city) where all the best stores are in the sketchy parts of town. My go-to Saturday watches are the 5610 and the 6900👍
I remember those g-shocks were the best You could own when I was around 4 grade in school 😂 I remember it was really cool to have metal guard on it … oh hood ol’ times …. I am going to buy one now, thanks for reminding me this 😊
The GW-6900 looks cool (with the wider strap not the default skinny strap), is lighter than the original and has a useful timezone feature on the main screen but it is really annoying not to have the time displayed in the stopwatch and countdown modes. So if I wasn't going to use any of the functions at all and I'd upgraded the strap I'd wear this over a DW-6900, but overall, no, which is why I sold mine after a few months. Can't argue with the module in the GW-M5610U though, but I'd rather have a GW-S5600U for the same price as both of those watches you have.
It is funny, that you made this video EXACTLY the day, that my own gw6900 arrived... Though my 2nd one! Here's one tip for you: Try your 6900 on your combi bracelet (from the last video I know, that you bought one for your square) - makes the GW6900 THE BEST! ;-) Greetings from a new subscriber and fan from Hamburg, Germany Philip :-)
I'm disappointed in the screen quality, buttons and alarm volume on the gwm5610u and gw6900. My favorite G is the gd350-8. Thought it was ugly and too big before trying it on. But it has incredibly rugged good looks in person. Not too big on my seven inch wrist. Very comfortable despite the size. Beautiful screen, super bright backlight, easy to use buttons, great countdown timer, useful vibration alarm. If you can handle the size and don't mind changing a battery once every few years, it's worth checking out in person But my favorite Casio is the AE-1200 Casio Royale
@@yogiyoda OK, hard to believe. I have the 5610u since a few days and like the crisp display. The only thing I must say, the watch could be 50 % bigger. My old eyes have problems to read. I will have a look at the 350
I agree. I got the powder blue John Mayer, it sat in its box for awhile. I didn’t plan to wear it, just wanted to hold it and eventually sell it. But I found myself drawn to it. Haven’t been able to take it off this month. I love it so much
I had the 6900 and replaced it with the 5610U. The one thing I miss is the front button for the light that the 6900 has, so much easier to turn it on at night to check the time if I happen to wake up. I'm struggling to do the same with the 5610U, the button for the light is on the side and much harder to press
5610u activates light on a flick of the wrist. Hold light button until LT is showing in display. Only activates with flick of wrist when you are in the dark. love mine.
Well, you should forget meeting the Invicta hell guy and just take a look at the the Invicta 1953. I love it. amongst a stable of Rolex's, JLC's and GO's as well as my fair share of G shocks this mechanical is just a lovely homage to the first Rolex. Mine is so damn accurate and this is refreshing from the venerable nh35
As an european I will enjoy the right way to read a date on my 5610u even if I have to sell all my other possessions until the dawn of time. Under a bridge or in a post nuclear apocalypse wasteland full of zombies and cannibal bikers gangs, doesn't even matter.
Love your channel. Just found it today, and I instantly subbed. A while back you did a video of your favorite watches you don’t own. What about of the ones you do own? What is your daily driver? Your one and done? Thanks!
