BTW, they have different solar cells and the amount of light received is why you see the difference in tilt on. Try them both in a dark room, you may find them now identical. (I have both and found this to be true and saw what you saw) lastly, the 5000U LCD is a tiny bit closer to the glass and the cases are slightly different dimensions - not just the case back. Also yes, the resins are different, the polyurethane on the 5000U will not get shiny when rubbed over time and it is the same material that covers the module. Thank you for your video and keep up the great work!

I own one high-end watch that cost me a large sum. The truth, however, is that I prefer an inexpensive watch. Less expensive watches grant me more satisfaction to own. I really don't know why that is, but it's the truth. The Casio G Shock is a good example of a very cool watch that is satisfying to own and fun to collect.

@StandardTime

Жыл бұрын

Yeah i kind of agree. No stress wear makes it easier to appreciate too!

They are great tough everyday watches , I have the full metal g shock , absolutely love it , never worry if I knock it and I’m not going to get robbed . The normal man in the street or a multimillionaire can all wear a Casio G-Shock. That’s my favourite part of the appeal of this watch 👌

@Ge0rGi.

4 ай бұрын

Think again!! I would rob you for that metal g shock square.

Got it 2 weeks ago and absolutely love it. Its an underrated Square :) But if you know, you know ;)

@adebisi27

Жыл бұрын

Boring look

@a.c.h3792

Жыл бұрын

There amazing watches. It has all the charm and good looks if that original dw 5000 but so many functions that for me at least, it could halt my watch collecting habit!!

@e28forever30

10 ай бұрын

@@adebisi27 Timeless design.

@anima201

6 ай бұрын

That's so cool you buy this watch! Very nice. If I buy this nice watch will many ladies enjoy looking at me?

@Justme0495

6 ай бұрын

@@anima201 well, I'm afraid I can't tell you, but you should never buy a watch to impress others. Most won't even bother or know, let alone the ladies decide if your're interesting or not..

The one thing that turns me to the 5000u is the metal core unlike the plastic 5610u. In other words it has metal strap pin lugs, unlike the plastic ones on the 5610u. That alone makes the extra cost justifiable because, too me, the strap pin lugs are the weakest point of any watch and plastic is a no no. Also the screw down metal case back and softer rubber strap makes it far more water resistant and comfortable to wear in my opinion.

@e28forever30

10 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@StardustLegacyFighter

7 ай бұрын

Well said, it's why I went for the Frogman over the Rangeman. The Rangeman, despite being a very popular Master of G watch, has a weak resin lug design prone to breaking easier than other G-Shocks.

@HLi-eu5er

26 күн бұрын

Quite sure the spring bars are the weakest link...

Good video. The auto backlight on my GW-5000U works perfectly, If yours is still under warranty, you should ask for a replacement. Also, the watch has a light sensor. The auto backlight function won't activate if there's enough light.

the GW-5000U is a nice watch. You can actually fit the combi bracelet on this watch and is one of my favourite configurations.

@e28forever30

10 ай бұрын

I wear it like this and absolutely adore it!

@masterwatch

10 ай бұрын

@@e28forever30 I think they might release a 40th anniversary model, this would be cool.

@e28forever30

10 ай бұрын

@@masterwatch I truly hope they do!

@KingdomFTX

7 ай бұрын

😎Where did you find the combi bracelet to fit the 5000u? Would you mind sharing a link please? ✌️

@masterwatch

7 ай бұрын

@@KingdomFTX I believe you can buy direct from Casio Parts but you probably need to know the model number that it is normally fitted to.

Really nice content - glad I found your channel and subscribed

@StandardTime

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sumit!

Great video as usual Ash! I have been looking at this model.

@StandardTime

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason!! Good to hear from you brother 👊

the automatic light won't trigger if the light level is above some level so that might make it seem intermittent in some lighting situations.

Hi.. Please review gshock g5600ue .. and compare it with this one

I like your approach to discussing watches. I have the 5000u, it's pretty cool, only G I own.

@StandardTime

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Shawn :)

What model is this one 0:48

Got mine from Japan on Saturday and I love it already. It just feels premium. I’ve been wearing G-Shocks since the 1990’s and this one is special.

It is. To level it up further I got three and modded them with steel and titanium bracelets+case. Now Looking like 2k watch.

@StardustLegacyFighter

7 ай бұрын

Is it possible to replace the Mineral Glass with Sapphire Glass?

Use that Auto Light in Dark it works perfect ❣️

@StandardTime

Жыл бұрын

Ah! Will give it a try

@deanwaller8283

8 ай бұрын

​@@StandardTimeyeah dude it won't work if it's too light,it has a sensor that registers how dark it is

I like it, but for me the dial is boring and anonymous. I got several screwbacks but they should offer this one with the 5610 dial too.

Dear Sir, I’ve noticed this model can be packed in two different boxes. The box/tin that you have & also a plain black box with silver G-Shock text. Do you know why?

@StandardTime

Күн бұрын

That’s a good question, not sure. I think the boxes really only depend on the distributor and what they’re buying wholesale. The watches probably ship separately in smaller packaging.

There is no extrinsic value because its not a brand for making others envious. However the intrinsic value comes from G-Shock being typically oversized and cartoon like. Pair it with the composite bracelet and for $400 you have a rare understated design with bulletproof durability and no ongoing service costs.

Only when the background is very dark the light will turn on… i think if you do it in dark room it will work well

@StandardTime

Жыл бұрын

Oh! That’s very intriguing, I’ll give it a try!

Hi bro, Link please

The "Casioak" has not come close to eclipsing the squares. Many enthusiast do not care for them.

Why did it come in metal tin and not i. leather box case?

@StandardTime

Жыл бұрын

Hmm. I’m not really a G Shock connoisseur, but I think this is the standard box that all of them come in right?

@donnieylgn

Жыл бұрын

The one he got here is the GW-5000U-1ER which usually comes with this thin can, while the one that comes with the leather box is the GW-5000U-1JF. They are basically the same, both models were made in Japan, just came with different packaging. It just has to do with distribution codes and released in a different region.

@StardustLegacyFighter

Жыл бұрын

Only G-Shocks intended to be sold in the JDM will come in those fancy leather boxes.

Ilight will turn on only in dark as its tough solar it knows when there is light

What is the watch on your right wrist?

@StandardTime

Жыл бұрын

Video coming soon ;)

the auto light senses light thought the solar panel and won't turn on in a lit room

The auto light doesn’t turn on in light places.

I like the 5000U but to my mind the Casio GW6900 represents better value as it offers Multiband 6 and Tough Solar at about 1/3 the price.

I would say the full metal construction would make it more durable than a plastic body. There are many reports of the resin decaying. With this it’s like any other metal watch with basically a rubber bumper.

But Kikuo Ibe, the father of G-Shock use a G5600-A (Not a screwback) 😊

Where did you bought it?

@StandardTime

Жыл бұрын

Amazon!

I bought this watch but my hand got sweaty... I returned it😢

I bought the cheap coffee (5610U) AND the expensive coffee (5000U) just...because. Actually, I bought 2 5000Us...one for me and one as a graduation gift for my son.

@HLi-eu5er

26 күн бұрын

Well I've bought more than 10 GW-M5610's and only 2 GW-5000. Still prefer the GW-M5610...

Nice but so is my 6900👊🏼

dont like the casioak design, its purely for display and fails at function

@StandardTime

Жыл бұрын

With digital watches I’m all for function over form too

All screw case back g-shocks are $250+ now just pure greed They used to be inexpensive like the dw5600c but not anymore. Any expensive g-shock you find today will have the screw case back. All the way up to the $4000-5000 titanium versions.

Why

Too expensive......the cheaper version looks better and is better value with similar performance...Why pay more ?

@StandardTime

6 ай бұрын

That is true for a lot of things though isn't it :)

The GWM -5610U is better here’s why: cheaper, cheaper, cheaper than the 5000

@HLi-eu5er

26 күн бұрын

Less bulky and lighter as well.

Part of what makes Casio the best is value. The best ones are the 5600E, 5610 solar, and 6900 solar. If you go drop 275+ bucks on the top G shocks you are essentially detracting from the true greatness of the Casio G shock. A no nonsense, nearly indestructible watch that gives you all you need and nothing you don’t at a great price. It is the perfect minimalist watch to wear every single day in all conditions. These watches are wasted on stupid little fanboy collectors

@StandardTime

Күн бұрын

I see that perspective but there’s a market for everything I guess. Some like g shocks but want something more premium feeling. Perhaps they only wear a watch on occasion and really have a penchant for g shocks as their special watch.

First we need to define "best" of all the G-Shocks so we can quantify the criteria. A screw caseback or metal bracelet is debatable. Multi Band 6 is also debatable outside the 6 zones. The solar charging I think is a universal quantifiable desireable attribute. Everything else after solar is subjective.

@StardustLegacyFighter

7 ай бұрын

If you have an radio signal app, Multi-band 6 can work in those unreachable countries too, very similar to how Bluetooth would. A G-Shock with a screw down caseback also comes in a metal case, which is objectively better than a resin one. As for the metal bracelet, that's definitely debatable, as I personally don't like my watches with it, but I know a lot of ppl that do.

@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou

Ай бұрын

@@StardustLegacyFighter A metal case is heavier so doesn't come without a compromise.

I want to know if there is a G-Shock that looks like the GW-5000U, but it has all three features: 1. Tough Solar 2. Multiband 6 3. BLUETOOTH 👈👍

I think this model is overrated. I have one. I don't like the thickness or weight. Who cares about the screwback??? You can't see it. I always wear my 5610U instead. Same module.

@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou

Ай бұрын

This is reassuring. I love my 5610U but feel like I'm missing out on something.

@JeffC-fq1be

Ай бұрын

@@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou I know what you mean, but I think they're only missing out on the high price if they buy the 5610U instead. I own both, but I always wear the 5610U.

@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou

Ай бұрын

@@JeffC-fq1beI had the opportunity to try on the 5000U yesterday, and while I could tell it was higher quality than my 5610U, it wasn’t sufficiently higher quality to make me want to pay what it cost to buy it. I instead paid a slightly smaller amount for a Bluetooth metal-face Casioak to diversify my collection. It’s not as functional as the 5000U or 5610U, but now I have a G-Shock to wear when I want to dress a little sharper.

@JeffC-fq1be

Ай бұрын

@@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou Good choice!

@HLi-eu5er

26 күн бұрын

I have about 10 GW-M5610's and one GW5000-HR that I use. Most worn is my GW-M5610BA on a combi1.

I have this watch and 12 other G-shocks, I would have to say the Rangeman is the King of G's

@StandardTime

Жыл бұрын

See my most recent g shock vid, you would like it!

@StardustLegacyFighter

Жыл бұрын

Mudmaster for me.

@feardabeard7635

Жыл бұрын

@@StardustLegacyFighter Awesome timepiece ⌚

@bestopinion9257

11 ай бұрын

I just bought Rangeman and I am thinking to return it and buy GW-5000U instead. Rangeman has resin case with proved weak logs that broke.

@StardustLegacyFighter

10 ай бұрын

@@bestopinion9257 That's the exact reason I didn't buy a Rangeman and never will. The GW-5000U is definitely a better choice, especially if you don't need ABC sensors and just need a solid solar + atomic digital watch.

Negative display please Casio.

@StandardTime

Жыл бұрын

I really like them but visibility is reduced a bit too much

@Pitsenberg

7 ай бұрын

5610u has negative display