Metal G-Shock Square Review After 1 Year! GMW-B5000 Long term Review
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- Опубліковано 29 бер 2022
- This is my review on my metal g shock square after 1 year of use! Sorry for the rendering errors near the end of the video, I tried to re-render that part many times but it still wouldn't work, and Vegas Pro 18 keeps crashing on me. I need a new video editing software
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 ⌚️
Hi, you can also charge the tough solar watch with torchlight.. It is faster.. I charge my MRG with torch light.. Since i don't have time to charge in during the day
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.
Can’t agree more!but I think the glass should be protected so that I can see the time clearly 😊
Preach!
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.
Interesting, I just received my a week ago. It's nice to see other people have fine taste. Although how often should I replace the battery. Or does it last up to 10 years.
@@mooncake8254 Its a solar powered rechargeble unit, it should last longer, if in use properly.
@@mooncake8254 the lithium ion battery last 10 years, its like a smartphone battery but powered by sun instead of cable
Question . Can it show dual time simultaneously? I need utc and local time together
@@Aeromaticscrewtraining yes, it can. You just have to choose your worldtimezone and you stay in that page. It shows on top corner your hometime, and on the center your current localtime. Its is very convinient. I Do it every time I am in another Timezone.
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!
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
That makes even more sense when u mentioned Detroit
@@hathaway.1166 Why?
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!
I got the same one as yours as a bday gift nearly 3 years ago, still running strong and I bought a replacement strap from Aliexpress so that it's full-metal stainless steel + black watch face which I think is sexy
Absolutely love my g shock wear it everyday
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
I never had a problem with the resin models luckily. I like the metal more anyway tho!
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.
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.
That's one honest review. Thanks! 👍
Great video have the titanium Square G shock myself iit has pins on the bracelet 😀
Just got it today. This piece is the HEAVY METAL of the G's 🤘👊
Thank you for your well done report. The STN-LCD is a main attribute for these non titanium watches.
Thanks for the video, very informative. What is your wrist size?
I have the same watch and feel the same way, love it. My favorite G-Shock
Nice video
The only problem with my full metal is chips on the dlc coating on the caseback.
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.
This how review should be! Thank you.
Hi any idea when the 40th anniversary will be released thanks love the video
Great watch
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.
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.
Wow, what swiss watches did you have or seikos . Great video
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.
Very nice!
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?
I haven't tried the one with the rubber strap, but the metal one definitely has some weight to it. It feels heavy at first but you get used to it, and it's super comfortable. Since I've been wearing it for almost daily now I don't notice the watch on my wrist
This watch is for one-watch guy. Nice review and story telling.
Great review! Agreed, G-Shocks are meant to be worn, not pampered.
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.
Ye I don't really use the app, almost never. I will use it to change watch settings though. They also changed the app now so I have to use casio watches
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.
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.
I've had this since its release date in 2018
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?
My guess is around 10 years or so, we'll see how my battery is holding up in another 8-9 years
Most likely it’ll last as long as the general life of the watch. Meaning you’ll never need to replace the solar cell. Lots of factors to consider with a solar cell, but most likely you are talking decades.
And what size rist do you have
Never take mine off except for bed. Now I was worried swimming in deep end of pool this summer, but it was fine
Exactly. The Edifice ECB-950YDB-1AJF has sapphire crystal but the band is cheap hollow links. I almost got that one though.
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?
I never use it, I don't want it to drain my battery
yea, most of the new windows do have UV protection, which greatly reduces the solar energy for the solar panels.
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
They have one like this but with the resin strap, the case is still metal though
@@thekaydubz what's the model please? With the brickwork pattern face?
@@E69apeTheMatrix420 Should be this one: www.casio.com/products/watches/g-shock/gmwb5000-1
I forgot they have a negative display and not a positive one
They have a black one with resin strap and positive display as well: www.casio.com/products/watches/g-shock/gmwb5000g-1
I think the one you are looking for is the CASIO G shock GW-5000U-1JF.
What do you think about the square MRG watches that came out this year? The $3500 dollar version looks a lot like this
They look crazyyy. I would definitely love to have one, can't afford it though, and not sure I would pay that much for it. I'm perfectly fine with the standard metal G
@@thekaydubz Same man, I'm in the exact same boat. It's the kind of thing that I likely wouldn't buy for myself, but my brother's getting married next year and I think the MRG could be a killer gift
I have tried one of the titanium watches on, in the G Shock store in london. Honestly, I prefer the steel version. The titanium version has a nicer finish, but it’s almost too light, I didn’t like the polished bezel, and it had some sharp edges on the bracelet and clasp. And the module is of course exactly the same. So you can feel good about not spending thousands of dollars on the titanium version
whats your wrist size?
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.
Yeah the expensive models prob won't be worn that often. I still don't have any scratches, but that means they designed the watch very well. Everything I hit usually scratches the bezel.
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.
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.
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 really like how the scratches look on my watch, makes it look more badass! I'm not really a fan of negative displays personally, the positive ones are much easier to read
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.
This watch is badass. From afar people will think it’s just another diver or something. But it’s a badass gshock lol
Best watch IN THE WORLD!
Have the camel titanium Square prefer the clasp compared to the mrg one because it's much thinner plus great video
Damm I always wanted the titanium square, probably a dream watch for me. I have no means to afford one right now haha
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 squares are my personal favorite. I would get the casioak if they ever make a tough solar one
@@thekaydubz there is a new solar version of the casioak my friend
@@thekaydubz ga-b2100 check it out
Ooo coming out next month. Thanks for letting me know, I probably would have missed it!
can you hear alaram, hourly signals even in calm atmosphere sir?
Yesssir!
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.
Yeah I had the rubber one before the 5610 and the display on that one was much more difficult to read at certain angles compared to this metal one
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
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.
Edit: I owe one for a year or so. I`m also in love with this watch. Mine looks a far far nicer condition but after a honeymoon period (a month) I`m switching it with other watches.-
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Your wrist side fella
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What is your wrist size in girth?
UWU
@@TerryHesticles Why don't you ever answer this question? I also have a thin wrist 16.5 cm. I want to understand if this watch will suit me.
If it had a negative display I'd buy it in a heart beat
They have metal ones with the negative display too
@@thekaydubz yeah not the silver one with metal band. it doesn't matter, ended up ordering one anyway 😬 can't wait !
The watch would look much better with a negative display because of the better contrast to the stainless steel
I personally like the positive display more, but I wouldn't mind the negative display either
It is a beater in new form, not a 'luxury' or 'one for the collectors', so many 'reviewers' got it wrong on this one
Tough watch no doubt! It just looks so nice and expensive that it prevents our minds from wanting to use it as a beater at first 😄 I wear this watch while doing everything
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.
I want sapphire glass 100%
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
Ye most of the time I'm just too lazy to take it off or forget to haha
11:10 it is not because of the tough solar it because battery is larger
Broooo that og 888
This one's the titanium 888
Hell yeah. Do you have an ig?!
wrist size increased for no particular reason 😏
Heuheuheuu
How about next review in 2023 ? 🤔
Nothing has changed honestly. Still my daily watch haha
Dekh dekh..ye ab woh... ROFL
If you got some good metal polish you could easily polish most of the hairline scratches out, lovely watch 👍🏻
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 personally don't mind the scratches. I used to baby it when I first got it but now I got to a point where I don't care anymore. I never thought about getting it polished before and probably won't haha
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 $400.
That watch is a certified dive watch. No amount of soapy water will do anything to it. G shocks are not meant to be babied
Only 200m water resist/proof, but not dive iso rated.
Put a tempered glass 9h
Put a 9h glass tempered glass like cellphonesssssss
its 1000$ in my country damn expensive to buy smh...
Damm that's too much
A lot of scratches... why?
I wear it everyday, and for everything 😎
@@thekaydubz as you should, this is where people go wrong when owning this watch
Mineralen is beter then saffier..believe
Put tempered glass
Sorry but it doesn’t fit your wrist, I would ocd over this like crazy
Ye it's a little big cuz the end links, but in the end I still wear it and it's super comfortable. The size doesn't bother me one bit anymore
@@thekaydubz what size is your wrist?
@@thekaydubzg-shocks are supposed to be big and overtop. Fits perfect.
Just believen Casio...mil spec watches are all minerale..saphire breaks..i prefere scratches.. not the watch for you..
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How psychopath can someone be to shower 🚿 with their watch?!
I don't but I know some people who do like my friend who's in the military. He never takes his g shock off even in the shower haha
I shower mine all the time since 2021 i got this watch and til now works perfectly fine.
Start working out your wrist to get bigger wrists or buy a smaller watch with rubber bands....Easy fix dude..
I don't mind the size, was never an issue
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.
I find it hard to believe they can call it made in japan just because the supervisor is japanese haha. They make watches in China and Thailand that's true, I've had some that were made in Thailand. I've read before that their premium line, including the metal G, is made in the Yamagata factory in japan.
At the very least, even if 100% of their parts aren't sourced from Japan, i believe they would have to assemble it Japan to say Made in Japan
@@thekaydubz Everyone can believe what they want of course. I just don't really care anymore what it says on the back. All Casio watches are made to the same standards, whether it says made in China or Japan.
O yeah that I definitely agree. Whether made in China or Thailand they still follow Casio's strict requirements for production
Liar
Made in Japan means a lot, the Japan technically are very high manufacturing standard
Just ask too polishouders your scratches away..Who buys a 800€ lcd watch..casio rules..fine your watch...
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?
Gift me this watch 🙏 please
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.
Currently still my one and only watch!
i wonder if it can be restaured at its full glory with the finest wirewool and polishing paste.
Probably! I'm gonna leave my scratches tho, I kinda like them 😀
@@thekaydubz i just seen this in my town at 330 euros. a year ago it was 650euros! im gonna buy it tomorrow but only if it does have vibrations on alarm and countdown. so please answer me about that. thank you.
Don't think there's a vibration. Never felt it when I used the alarm
@@thekaydubzi bought it 1 month ago, it get scratched easy if i sleep with it. I bought some CapeCode polishing wipes and it polish it very well in a matter of minutes. It cured very fine and pretty deep scratches.
B5000 has crappy display compared to 5610. Waste of money.
You talking about the cheaper resin one? I think it's the opposite! The b5000 has the STN display which is clear at all angles. The 5610 has this weird ghosting at angles
You guy's who are reviewing Casio watches are completely clueless.
Klueless Kaydubz
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