I have a solar G Shock. Programme it, put it on and forget. It adjusts for summertime, has a night light and a calender that runs for as long as i will orobably live. Fit and forget.

G shocks are like tattoos, u get one and then u get another one and endup looking like a yakuza member

@justinebodlak1373

8 ай бұрын

Totally! I am addicted to BOTH!

@WatchGeek

8 ай бұрын

Hahaha excellent comparison 😂👍

@hgr.7857

8 ай бұрын

💯 This, yes.

@Thexcalibur

8 ай бұрын

LOL YEP

@IamShashi98

7 ай бұрын

Yeah ❤ ur comparison with yakuza

i have had and still have a lot of different g shocks. always changed the "setup" every half year or so. but then i got the gw 5000u and it changed. I sold a lot of other watches and thought to myself that this is the one. it has been the One for 3 years or so now and it traveled with me around the world since. my trick is, if i get bored of it, i get new bezels and straps for the watch. this works perfect for me. I can 100% confirm that this is the true king of G's.

This is the one. I love it. I added J&K bullbars and an OEM combi to it. I have had many high-end squares throughout my collecting life. All the heavy hitters. This is one (along with my 35th anniversary gold) are ones I could not let go of when I did my pair down / new direction of the sub collection. I am glad I never sold it. Regrets - probably the TVA - which I want to add back in 2024. Another great video - keep up the great work.

i just got mine today in the mail. its my first gshock and i think its great. easy to set up and fits nicely. i doubt i will use world time or alarms but the waterproof and solar and atomic clock are great features. the band fits nicely too.

i have the first gw5000, it is so good, the slight bigger lug to lig over 5610 is perfect, plus the caseback feels nicer on the wrist, upvoted!!

Thank you for the review, I agree 100% and it is my go to watch. I did upgrade it more with the Casio Gen 2 bracelet and Jays and Kays Bull Bars. The color scheme is more business appropriate and takes away the kids watch colors which I know many do like, but not me. The screw back, steel case gives it the heft that does add a quality feel and certainly makes it even tougher. I like made in Japan as well it to me says quality which it is.

This Makes My Sunday!! Thanks Mate🤝

I bought my GW-5000 brand new straight from Japan in 2019 …paid more than I could afford and waited a couple of months for it to arrive… I have a fairly large G Shock collection and this is my number one watch… the only additional I’ve made besides some scratches and scuffs is a bull bar…I love this watch more than a grown ass man should. At some point I’m going to buy another one and outfit it with the weathered metal case and band that I’ve seen online…also not cheap. Thank you for reminding me of what a special watch is on my wrist as I write this… Roll Tide 🅰️

Just ordered one otw from Japan. Excited to see it in person. Thanks for the review and for helping me on my decision.

@folksurvival

4 күн бұрын

Do you like it?

@amazinggrace8136

3 күн бұрын

@@folksurvival took too long to come so I cancel and went with the 5610. I love it. No regrets. Glad I went with the 5610.

@folksurvival

3 күн бұрын

@@amazinggrace8136 I've had my 5610 for about 4 years now and it's still going strong as a daily beater that really takes some abuse.

Agreed, this is the one to get even though my other hobbies prevent doing so these days. Instead, I acquired some weird ones awhile back such as the GB-5600AA "Vibrator" (a defective design, as it won't vibrate nor even run its backlight without battery error) but damn does it have a nice STN display and the classic Square's colorway. Another I enjoy is the GW-5600J shown in my KZread avatar. It's the oddball model with the forward hump that requires a unique bezel ... I found the red one.

I have this for more than a year now & it still looks bnew.. I have given the 35th anniversary square g-shock to my older brother & it is more than 5 year old now.. It is not a tough solar but it is still running with the ofiginal battery.. How much more longer will my tough solar gw-5000u will last if the regular battery already has very long bsttery life.. 😊.. I am very sure this gw-5000u will outlive me & I guess even my son.. 😊😊.. Very nice review by the way.. God bless.. 🙏🙏

I have it . I’ve had the older one the 5000 and let it go . Now I have this U it’s great. . I get bored sometimes as it’s a little vanilla but always come back to my senses as it’s the best one all round .

Awesome review. I just picked up a 5000u and boy oh boy is it sweet. The watches oozes quality and ruggedness. It's definitely worth the money.

Just received mine yesterday, used of course. It’s it worlds different as far as construction compared to a standard 5600. The screen appears more legible in an odd way. Very comfortable band clearly made of different materials. This will be my long term EDC. I wish I knew about this model sooner, would have saved me time and money in trying various watch types, companies and models. 👍

Hi man! Despite following your channel since long time ago, I own only one G-Shock, the GW6900 which I love. I was confident this would have been the only one but now you make me think twice. I might fall for this one, especially after abandoning the idea of buying a Frogman, which I find marvelous, but outrageously expensive.

12 years ago i bought a gw6900 ( made in china ) some years later i bought a gw5610 inverted display , nice caseback (made in Thailand ) last year i bought the gw5000u . like you said its the submariner of digital watches . and exactly like you said it feels better on my 7.5'' wrist because i usually wear mechanical watches . and for that exact reason i have combi bracelets for all of them . i even bought a steel bracelet for my prw-2500 for that reason . love all of them and wearing them depends on the clothes im wearing that day . but the 5000 feels the best when wearing it . by the way i live in southern greece and they pick up signal everynight . for some reason the 5000 misses couple of days from a month while the 6900 never misses a signal even when its stacked away hidden in the money safe box maybe because its full metal ?

*I never thought of the monochrome look as having that, “Look here jack, this one here is for the serious big boys.” The red stripe, yellow and blue color on the original DW5600, GW5610, and GW5610U are aesthetically pleasing for me to look upon. I have this model and without those colors it appears boring. But thanks for the new perspective on the monochromatic scheme.* *Moreover, I’m a sucker for screw backs. And man, that dog-gone strap feels lovely on the wrist. It’s as supple as can be.*

@hgr.7857

8 ай бұрын

I agree. I have both, and I reach for the 5610U (with Ti mod kit) more frequently bc it is more interesting to look at. Even though there's something neat about the greyscale face if the 5000U... like a secret handshake; if ya k ow, ya know. But man oh man, that metal core + screw down caseback... 😌 Nothing like it. Considering getting the "Mecha Armor" Ti mid kit for the 5000U

@DerekMcCoyMusic

8 ай бұрын

I put the strap for this on my GW-6900. It is pretty nice!

@petergplus6667

8 ай бұрын

Yes. I also think it's dull and to me even doesn't look like an original, which are the 5610 colors to me.

@Thomas-fl2jn

4 ай бұрын

I can’t like the monochrome face, I know it’s a stunning watch with steel core and the module, but I am old enough to rememember that days in the 80’s and love the aesthetic from back then. The DW5600 yellow/blue and the red line DW5000 and GW5610. But I like the grey letters, I never feel comfy with the white lettering on squares. The gold on your DW5000 is stunning. I did the same with my DW5030-1

I almost went for this one, but decided upon the Frogman. It had everything I was looking for in a top quality G-Shock, and I'm still loving it.

I am owner of GW-M5610U-1ER and it is perfect!!! I let it without sync to radio signal of atomic clock and after 13 days it is 1 SEC before correct time I am getting on internet!!!

I've had my DW5600BB for a few years now...does everything I want in a G Shock. Love the serious look of it, coming to Casio as an automatic watch guy

I have this exact watch. I agree with everything you said, the only thing I would criticize are the buttons. Not sure if there are any aftermarket larger buttons? I think I read somewhere on Reddit someone used a drill to make the holes bigger but I don’t want to go that route. Will probably just live with what it is, a very good Square.

@hgr.7857

8 ай бұрын

Eww... NO. -I mean, "yes" buy a 5000U, for sure.- Edit: I see you have, great choice. But "no", don't drill out the bezel. A rational person doesn't buy a brand new Porsche and rip out the steering wheel & gear shift bc it's not the same as what they're used to on their Accord or Camry.

I have one and can honestly say, that it's probably the only watch one would ever need, maybe besides a dress watch, cause it's very informal looking. I traveld with mine this year through several countries and it never let me down. I like the multiband 6, the world time functions. Its really the perfect travel watch.

I've got the 5610 with combi bracelet ( which I love) I've been looking at getting a GW5000U but struggle to justify spending £200 on another square, but I think that day is getting closer.

@hgr.7857

8 ай бұрын

You don't have to justify with any other reason than to get another square G. The end literally justifies the means. You can always earn more money. 💸

@hgr.7857

6 ай бұрын

@F20V329 DW5610U and GW5000U *are different* watches, but OK.

Great video. Love your tutorials. This model has been the key piece of my G Shock collection along with my "CasioOak"'s and a GA 700 SE. The GA 700 SE is 50+ mm and is just too big for my wrist. I'd like to sell it at some point as I never wear it.

Got this as my first g shock and so glad I spent the extra money iv compared it to a lot of my friends g shocks and can honestly say U can feel a big difference of quality Anyway if U just want 1 g shock get this U won't be disappointed

Has the gw5000u for 2 years now. Wear it daily for work. Awesome watch

I had two g shocks that both lasted well over 15 years, awesome watches

I've had the GW-5000 for a few years. I like it and think it is worth the price. I also like that it flies under the radar. If someone spots it, you know you're talking to a Casio buff. But to be honest, it is the least comfortable square in my collection ( I've spent more on squares than I care to think about).

@folksurvival

4 күн бұрын

Why is it the least comfortable square? Because of the added weight?

This is a great watch, I have the metal GMW-B5000D-1ER and I love it. But this one is more original. My favorite module is the one found in the G-7800 which is still in my collection and is very customizable. I would like to see a new watch with that module.

5610U: Because I love the red accents :P

It's totally authentic to the g-shock mission, and it's a quality timepiece without excesses. Casio, it's about being subtle, not a fashion statement.

I think the GWM 5610u is best - it’s same as the 5000 except different strap, difference case back and way cheaper. Also the 5610 is a little smaller. Internally it’s the same as 5000. So why pay more ?

This was my favorite watch until I got my 1st GWM-B5000. The 5000U is a legend, for sure.

I would love if Casio offered the GW-M5610U with a metal case and caseback. That would be my perfect G-Shock square as I prefer its retro looks over the more monochromatic GW-5000U.

@demounit

7 ай бұрын

I agree 100%

@StardustLegacyFighter

7 ай бұрын

Well, I think you can some aftermarket parts to add more metal, but unfortunately the case would still be resin.

@markthibault8579

7 ай бұрын

I also wonder if the modules could simply be swapped out...

Yes, I always worried about damaging the lugs on the resin cased models.

@StardustLegacyFighter

7 ай бұрын

Not a problem for most G-Shocks, except the Rangeman, which likes to break.

I'd be willing to pay irrational money for this with an STN display / module from the full metal series.

Gwb5600 with camo titanium mod case. Bought watch for $130, mod case for $80. Sold comi bracelet for $90. Best G-SHOCK I'll ever need for $120.

Got mine a month ago and its been on my wrist ever since. My skx007 is untouched now haha

I like the previous version with the green back light

I have just bought one and wearing it right now.

I hope i get that one someday,I had a vintage solar G5600E,hoping to get one of this someday,eventhough my wrist quite big now for a square g shock

Casio digital watches are possibly the best watches period! Keep very accurate time and are very tough. Now the drawbacks. The wrist bands fail fairly quick. Batteries of course. But the main problem is bo Sapphire glass. They get so scratched you can't see the time after a while. For the price. Untouchable!

This is very true😊

Owned one but sold it: ultimaltely because it didn't excite me (too boring) but also because it's a bit top heavy and the buttons are stiffer compared to resin models. I prefer the much lighter S5600U with titanium back for outdoors / sporty use and my full metal squares for office wear. I do recommend trying it though as many swear by it and it's a popular model so easy to sell again.

@TheBlondygirl69

8 ай бұрын

I have owned both and much preferred the S5600U.High speed graphics,carbon fiber strap,ti screws and caseback,it weighs practically nothing,and it's definitely not boring.

@folksurvival

4 күн бұрын

​@@TheBlondygirl69High speed graphics?

I'll stick with my 5610, same 20 bar water resist, looks like the same strap to me, and a bit of color on the dial. Why do you need a screw-back case on a solar powered watch?

@e28forever30

8 ай бұрын

It’s a DLC coated stainless steel case, what will last the longest, a resin case with 4 tiny screws keeping it together or a massive stainless steel case ? And what does the type of case have to do with the fact that it is solar powered? Following your analogy, Seiko and Citizen should stop making solar powered dive watches…?

Timer repeat finally? or still missing that feature?

I have this. It’s almost perfect except it needs an stn screen, bigger buttons, and a sapphire glass to be a one and only watch

G-Shocks are so addictive! I purchased my 1st G-Shock 10yrs back and still counting. 😅😅

Loving my 5000u! Best square

Stop at one?? In the last three and a half years I've bought 18 of them, including the one I bought for my dog.

@WatchGeek

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂👍 Tell me about it!! My collection never has less than 5, no matter how much I try to "thin them out"

@Plexcom60

8 ай бұрын

At least you try. Thinning them out is a thought that never enters my head. Thanks for the videos. @@WatchGeek

@StardustLegacyFighter

7 ай бұрын

Holy shit lol.

Best gshock ever! I really love 5000u.

The GW-5000U sits with all the other 5000 series G-Shocks in my small collection. Brilliant watch. A G-5600UE is my daily cheapy.

I bought this watch several months ago and I use it regularly. What can I say? Legendary model in the best edition! No doubt! To be pedantic: colours on this model are not monochromatic! There are more colours than just B&W palette! Look carefully on area around Tough Solar (where Casio logo, "mode" , "adjust", "light", "receiving" words are located) - it is greyish brown/brownish grey. Plus: red line under "Shock Resist".

Is the GW5000 alarm louder than the GWM5610?

I only have one Gshock, GWM5610, I love it but would love the higher quality strap and bezel. I don't want to own two equal looking Gshocks because I would probably only wear the 5000 and I'm not really into hoarding watches (I got 5 and all are different style and purpose). I can't sell 5610 because it's a gift from my gf. Is there a way to purchase the bezel and strap fron 5000 and fit it ti 5610? Or does anyone know if there are some 3rd party higher quality Gshock parts which keep the original look but up the material quality

Nice review but you seem to have the same problem has me on my gw5000U the screen or the module isn’t straight on the lower right side. I’ve sent it to Time central those who fix watches for Casio in Canada they weren’t able to see it. Even some Casio employees took a look a it and say nothing is wrong with it.😮

@betulaobscura

8 ай бұрын

Optical illusion due displayed bar above "H".

@plantemichel

8 ай бұрын

Nope it’s not straight 😮

I own atleast ten G-Shocks. My top 3 in random order is GW5000U Square, GW-9400-1 Rangeman and GWG-2000-1A1 Mudmaster. GW5000U Square is a great G-Shock but perhaps the Rangeman is the king of all G-Shocks.

@Nightmareman3

8 ай бұрын

That Rangeman breaks beyond repair though. GWG 1000 1-a3 is the the best G Shock ever produced imo.

@CaptainLeftHook

8 ай бұрын

@@Nightmareman3 I also own GWG-1000-1A1 and it somehow stopped working after one year. Personally I haven't had problems with my Rangeman or the other 2 G-Shocks I mentioned before.

@Nightmareman3

8 ай бұрын

@@CaptainLeftHook Did you find out what the problem was ? Did you buy it used?

@CaptainLeftHook

8 ай бұрын

@@Nightmareman3 Bought it brand new maybe 2-3 summers ago. Never bothered to find out what's wrong with it because I have a small collection of other watches. Maybe it overheated while charging on a hot and sunny day. The GWG-1000-1A1 is currently in my watch box. Maybe someday I'll take it to the authorized Casio dealer so they can take a look. Thinking about selling it anyways after I bought the 2000 model. I like G-Shocks but most of the time I wear Seiko "Arnie" SNJ025 or Luminox Atacama 1944.

@StardustLegacyFighter

7 ай бұрын

Rangeman has the best digital module out of any G-Shock, but the build quality is the worst out of all Master of G watches. For me, the Frogman is the undisputed king of digital G-Shocks, whereas as the Mudmaster is the undisputed king of analogue/ana-digi G-Shocks.

As always another great video. The change of the backlight, and the additional weight of the screwed in back case is going to be a hard pass as well as the cost. I own the 5610-1 with its "old" features and I could not be more pleased. I have no intention of unscrewing the back plate, and once on my wrist, I can't tell if the strap is premium or not.

@demounit

7 ай бұрын

I have an old 5610 as well, but this watch calls to me. I wish they made a 5610 with the 'premium' materials of this watch. I'm talking about the colors and design of the face of 5610.

Value, to me, is the amount of function, practicality, and durability at a price point. The GWM5610 will always have more value for me than this watch. If someone offered me to give me a watch, this or the GWM5610, I would choose this because of the premium material. But premium materials come at a premium price, and I'm not going to spend premium money when I can get everything that this watch offers at a fraction of the price.

Don't own one yet but it is on my list.

As much as I like this, I would prefer this to have the full metal bluetooth square module with STN display and sapphire crystal. With these features, steel inner case and larger buttons, it would have an extra clear display, and all functions could be set with a smartphone. I'll probably end up with one of these anyway.

@StardustLegacyFighter

7 ай бұрын

The GMW-B5000 ticks all your boxes, except the Sapphire Glass crystal. However, there's an MRG version of the square with everything you want. But, the price is very high.

Watching while wearing my GW S5600U one of 14 Casio squares that I own.

@user-cp9mi5st4f

8 ай бұрын

I admire your self control 😅

@hugo2fiscalrn

8 ай бұрын

@@user-cp9mi5st4f😂

Wanted to love this watch, strap is amazing, but had some really bad viewing angles that drove me nuts, ended up selling

@e28forever30

8 ай бұрын

Because you can’t turn your wrist?

@spacemanschannel6380

4 ай бұрын

I have a small analogue Gshock, and I like it because with the analogue hands, you never have a problem with viewing angle (AWG M100). I also find that the brightness of the LCD depends on the charge of the solar battery.

Everything that you said is true....but there's always some strange need to buy one more...just one more. They could put just a touch of colour around the screen, but that's just my personal preference.....that's just 50 shades of gray now, but ok, it's not bad. You know what croatians say.......a crown wouldn't fall down from their head. 😀😀😁 Like

“Stopping on one” is very,very hard indeed!! Welcome to the club!!😜😅😂

It happens that this very model was my first g-shock ever, and of course after this one I got lost in the madness of g-shock world :).

Would I like to own this watch, yes. Do I think that the 5610 which has the same movement and is half the price is a better buy.... yes.

I’ve ordered this one twice and returned it both times. The heaviness of the case makes it feel unbalanced and the buttons in that module feel sluggish. The sum of the parts just don’t add up for me. The 5600E1V is my favorite square. All you need, nothing you don’t

@StardustLegacyFighter

7 ай бұрын

The buttons are terrible, although I don't mind the weight. However, I skipped this one entirely and went for its big brother who likes diving.

Hell yeah!!

MIP Display = a must

You can never stop at one 😂 great video though. You seem to get what makes a perfect G-Shock.

I would buy one but does not have negative display.

Why they didn't put the better buttons on this and the upgraded screen that the metal ones get, baffles me.. it would be an instant buy for me in that case.

i really want it!!!!

I wish I could get the GW5000 strap for my 5610 for less than $80.

@epaladin87

8 ай бұрын

I got it, but I must say that I don't understand the hype. Maybe my 5610 strap was already broken in enough, so there wasn't any discernible difference. I guess it would make sense if you don't wear the watch every day and just want "extra comfort" immediately, but again, I couldn't feel any difference vs. a year-old strap on a daily wearer.

@epaladin87

8 ай бұрын

@@notsure8066 I got mine from that UK shop that is favourably mentioned on WUS and Reddit, it's called ticktock or something like that. So I don't think it was swapped. Also the clasp says "japan" on it. As I said before, maybe my original strap was already broken in, so there wasn't much difference to the 5000 strap. If I was to compare it to a factory fresh 5610 strap, maybe I would notice a difference.

The only thing better than the GW5000U is the GW5000U on a combi bracelet. 👌🏻

yes

Have a GW-5000 and it's my favorite g-shock. If you can afford it, you won't have buyers remorse.

My 'only g-shock" model is GST-b100... though - as you can tell - i am watching videos about g-shocks which means it is REALLY hard to stop by "just one" 🤣🤣

I use digital watches for work. I need them to be easily operable with gloves. So no tiny metal buttons for me.

@StardustLegacyFighter

7 ай бұрын

None of the squares would be suitable enough for your job, except the King.

No flash alert,Alarm is laughably soft.I collect vintage,5000,5200,5400,5700 from the Old days.yes the 5000U has premium skins,but honestly I would take my newly acquired DW-6900B-9 FIREFOX sold only in Japan easily.

@e28forever30

8 ай бұрын

Flash alert? What use is that when you’re not constantly looking at your watch? And what when it’s under a sleeve in winter time??

@z3kent778

8 ай бұрын

@@e28forever30 on my side the flash alert is useful when I use my watch as a morning alarm and I dont wear it… easier to find it under the nightstand xD

Nothing beats a stainless steel, screw-back square!

G5600 E is really bad at water resistance. After purchasing Within 3 or 4 months of normal usage it had fog and water vapour inside obstructing the time view. Too bad. It did not have any good quality water proofing mechanism. It's having water droplets again inside the glass even after repair from Casio service center. Really Disappointed.

@StardustLegacyFighter

7 ай бұрын

I've heard about a number of squares that have this issue. In areas of high humidity, this is a common problem.

nah, best g shock is the gwb5600 no doubt, it has the updated back plate while this one has a steel screw which is heavy af and gets very cold outside

First class Japanese goods sell local, second class Japanese goods sell Europe and America, third class Japanese goods sell Asia Pacific. This sentence was first said by SONY when it was still doing CDS and MD, and has been spread to the present, if there is a Japanese K or H, and there is no screw in the back cover, this watch can not be wrong, GW-5000 I have taken 5 years, very good

@StardustLegacyFighter

7 ай бұрын

Why are you comparing Sony with Casio?

A bit too monochromatc for my taste

Realno da ja ga imam na combiu i netreba ti ništa više od toga . Pozz iz ZG-a 😊

Watching this wearing my screwback 5700 that I got for $20.

1:44 I dont know ... looks like you want it so badly to read the script casio swiss made... they all are yellow to me the best reeboks i ever had were made in indonesia and korea.

Hi everyone ! I only have a rangeman 🙏

The best G Shock ever made

Would you do a 'time/date etc. setting' video for this watch please?.. you make it look very easy. Thank you Joe NYC

@WatchGeek

8 ай бұрын

Already did it 😁: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dYyg27uomJquXZM.html

@stateniland

8 ай бұрын

AHH great sorry for not seeing it.. Happy Holidays! @@WatchGeek

@stateniland

8 ай бұрын

Another question if I may... I bought the new 5000U and following your great instructions for setting time etc. the mode button will not allow me to go past DST.. The watch has all the correct settings but was wondering what I may be doing wrong or could the watch be defective? Thank you Joe

The best g shock is the next one

Gw-5000u over Gmw-b5000 ?

@WatchGeek

8 ай бұрын

Yes, I tried, but couldn't get used to steel bezel and bracelet combo! I understand it's appeal, but it's more got "flexing" and being flashy, THIS one is a true "old school" Gshock done in a premium way

@z3kent778

8 ай бұрын

@@WatchGeekthanks for your feedback. The only things this 5000u could have done to be perfect is STN display for better viewing angle and larget buttons. I got the 5610u which I like a lot but it’s lacking comfort and premium feeling for an everyday watch… still hesitating to buy an upgraded model.

@dusank774

8 ай бұрын

This is where GMW-B5000G-1 comes in.

@StardustLegacyFighter

7 ай бұрын

​@@dusank774Too bad the rubber strap versions got discontinued ages ago.

all you need is casioak

I wish there was a square screwback in resin, with solar, soft strap and..... bluetooth!

@StardustLegacyFighter

7 ай бұрын

There is, have a look at the GW-B5600.

@paul--b

7 ай бұрын

@@StardustLegacyFighter yes, true, I forgot to mention positive display

@StardustLegacyFighter

7 ай бұрын

​@@paul--bThere is one with a positive display.

@paul--b

7 ай бұрын

@@StardustLegacyFighter with a relatively normal design? I have just seen the Charles Darwin Foundation models and I am not a fan.

@paul--b

7 ай бұрын

@@StardustLegacyFighter also the B5600s aren’t screwback with soft straps, they are hard strap or bracelet, I have the black one already.

Mine has ruined me for all other G-Shocks.

Bin that rubbish strap and fit the combi bracelet 2 , its a game changer !

Relógio pra mim e caixa de aço fudo rosquiado