The Only Watch I Really “Need”: Casio G-Shock Wearing Experience

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  • Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
  • I heard that every watch collection needs a G-Shock, so I wanted to find out what the hubub was about. So I picked up the 5600, 5610, and 5000u as well as a few colorful variations to wear over the last few years to find out what I like about them and what I dislike about them. This is my wearing experience with the Casio G-Shock Squares.
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    CHECK OUT THE WATCHES (Affiliate Links):
    DW-5600: geni.us/dw56001ev
    GW-M5610: geni.us/gwm5610u
    GM-5000U: geni.us/gw5000u
    Drakkar (lol): geni.us/drakkarnoir
    GEAR I USE (Affiliate Links):
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    Lens 50mm: geni.us/can50
    Lens Macro: geni.us/can100
    Microphone:
    Mic stand: www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
    Interface: imp.i114863.net/uax8
    Headphones: geni.us/sennhd650
    MEASUREMENTS:
    Case Diameter: 44mm
    Lug to Lug: 48.5mm (55.5mm including the strap if it's compressed a little bit)
    Thickness (5600 / 5610 / 5000u): 12.5mm / 12.2mm / 13mm
    Weight (5600 / 5610 / 5000u): 53g / 50g / 75g
    Sorry the audio is kind of goofed, I was trying out a new wireless lav system and it didn't work out as well as I had planned.
    00:00 - Intro
    00:39 - The Squares I Tried
    01:22 - Wrist Shots (6.5" / 16.5mm)
    01:50 - Lume Shot
    02:15 - What I Liked
    05:58 - What I Disliked
    07:54 - Conclusion
    10:27 - Outro Ramblings
    #GShock #EverydayWatch #Opinion
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  • @milesskoog7675
    @milesskoog7675 Рік тому +88

    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.

    • @tiemenstaal
      @tiemenstaal 5 місяців тому +7

      I think that's true. The smartwatch boom has opened the door for digital watches to be worn anywhere their smart cousins go.

    • @vipnetworker
      @vipnetworker 2 місяці тому +1

      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.

    • @Adiarby13
      @Adiarby13 26 днів тому

      @@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 😆

  • @JusttheWatch
    @JusttheWatch Рік тому +30

    When you chucked that G-Shock over your shoulder I cringed and thought "Oh no he's going to break one of those guitars!"

    • @JusttheWatch
      @JusttheWatch Рік тому +2

      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...

    • @Watchcastage
      @Watchcastage  Рік тому +2

      That’s such a great idea to drop a 5600 movement from one of the others in there so I have the positive display! Thanks Dave!

    • @PAN-km5qk
      @PAN-km5qk Рік тому

      What about the solar powered G-Shock G-5600UE-1JF? 😊

  • @feardabeard7635
    @feardabeard7635 Рік тому +80

    The classic G-5600 I have is going on 10 years with the same battery and still running new.

    • @ShubhadaMhaddolkar
      @ShubhadaMhaddolkar 11 місяців тому +1

      Which 5600 ?

    • @feardabeard7635
      @feardabeard7635 11 місяців тому +3

      @@ShubhadaMhaddolkar DW

    • @lordbjesomar
      @lordbjesomar 10 місяців тому +2

      Cant to wrong,Great timekeeper indeed!

    • @davidcrandall4958
      @davidcrandall4958 6 місяців тому

      I have the same one!​@@ShubhadaMhaddolkar

    • @skyMcWeeds
      @skyMcWeeds 6 місяців тому +2

      it can outlast most watches with barely any maintenance needed, casio really built a watch to last the ages

  • @c4s4
    @c4s4 9 місяців тому +20

    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!

    • @thinaphonpetsiri9907
      @thinaphonpetsiri9907 2 місяці тому +1

      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).

  • @sportsracer5
    @sportsracer5 Рік тому +26

    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.

    • @annekedebruyn7797
      @annekedebruyn7797 Рік тому +5

      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.

    • @itsallrobbish
      @itsallrobbish 11 місяців тому +2

      Top watch!

  • @shawnlavigne9069
    @shawnlavigne9069 Рік тому +22

    I have a 5000u. Great watch. Lately, my mechanical watches sit unused. The Casio has all the functions that I want and use.

  • @kokonut3112
    @kokonut3112 Рік тому +3

    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

    • @Ferien7
      @Ferien7 9 місяців тому +3

      G5600UE tough solar

  • @TLW896
    @TLW896 Рік тому +20

    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.

    • @folksurvival
      @folksurvival 7 місяців тому +4

      If you wear an analog correctly then the crown won't dig in.

    • @TLW896
      @TLW896 7 місяців тому

      Not if it’s a 6 or7mm crown, and yes I know precisely how to wear an analog crown. Ever buy a U- Boat watch?

    • @folksurvival
      @folksurvival 7 місяців тому

      @@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.

    • @emdblyou
      @emdblyou 4 місяці тому

      @@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...

    • @emdblyou
      @emdblyou 4 місяці тому

      This is exactly it. Now I'm trying to decide which square to get Hmmm....

  • @iburley_
    @iburley_ Рік тому +13

    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.

  • @VishnuPadmanabhan
    @VishnuPadmanabhan 8 місяців тому

    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 😄

  • @JasonRasmussen
    @JasonRasmussen Рік тому +12

    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.

  • @torbjorndahlquist9232
    @torbjorndahlquist9232 Рік тому +4

    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!

  • @EdwardT9
    @EdwardT9 Рік тому +13

    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.

    • @terenceada9140
      @terenceada9140 7 місяців тому +1

      Agreed, prefect travel watch. The world time, tough solar, and atomic are all great features while on a trip.

    • @memokoepe6210
      @memokoepe6210 5 місяців тому

      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.

    • @tmatt1980
      @tmatt1980 4 місяці тому +1

      For me, the adjust button killed the 5600. I couldn’t push it with my finger. I even trimmed the case. I found the 5610 and it’s just right.

  • @ricardodiaz6187
    @ricardodiaz6187 6 місяців тому +2

    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!

  • @michaelpalm2210
    @michaelpalm2210 Місяць тому +1

    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

  • @stevebarnard8580
    @stevebarnard8580 Рік тому +1

    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...

  • @joeyacyatan
    @joeyacyatan Рік тому

    instant subscribe!
    love love love the review, the vibe, awesome!

  • @raksh9
    @raksh9 7 місяців тому +2

    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.

  • @mattedgar5255
    @mattedgar5255 5 місяців тому +3

    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 😀👍😀

  • @itsallrobbish
    @itsallrobbish 11 місяців тому +2

    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.

  • @mlmperez1114
    @mlmperez1114 8 місяців тому +1

    You killed 😂 me at “Drakkar Noir”😂

    • @michaelpalm2210
      @michaelpalm2210 Місяць тому

      its still a popular scent ...............kinda like old spice

  • @TheMensRoom2024
    @TheMensRoom2024 Місяць тому +1

    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.

  • @antyvirusuk8056
    @antyvirusuk8056 6 місяців тому

    I've been so out of the loop with your content man. How did i miss this?

  • @murdock5537
    @murdock5537 11 місяців тому

    Great watch, got two, love them a lot. btw great vid!

  • @IQM24
    @IQM24 Місяць тому

    Enjoyed this informative vid thanks dude 🤙

  • @betulaobscura
    @betulaobscura 10 місяців тому +8

    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
      @folksurvival 7 місяців тому

      Not suits.

    • @betulaobscura
      @betulaobscura 7 місяців тому

      @@folksurvival It does. I use it with Harris Tweed for example.

    • @folksurvival
      @folksurvival 7 місяців тому

      @@betulaobscura Well aesthetically it would not go with Harris Tweed at all. It would be an awful and jarring combination.

    • @betulaobscura
      @betulaobscura 7 місяців тому

      @@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.

    • @folksurvival
      @folksurvival 7 місяців тому

      @@betulaobscura It's not about the colour.

  • @dunderhay9169
    @dunderhay9169 4 місяці тому +1

    Brilliant video, great watches 😁

  • @LexEllis
    @LexEllis 8 місяців тому

    Amazing review! I also love Drakkar Noir! haha Wearing a steel 5000 series on my wrist right now!

  • @lsimpson50
    @lsimpson50 Рік тому +1

    Great video! I have the 5600 and the 5600BB. Love the looks of the BB on wrist, but as you mentioned, reading the time is a pain.

    • @Ferien7
      @Ferien7 9 місяців тому

      that one looks like a smartwatch

  • @dgoody84
    @dgoody84 Місяць тому

    I have the 5610. Absolutely love it but man that 5000-U has been speaking to me. Such a beautiful, clean piece.

  • @dannicatzer305
    @dannicatzer305 Рік тому +1

    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...

  • @ImTheDudeMan471
    @ImTheDudeMan471 7 місяців тому

    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.

  • @RebirthBeyond
    @RebirthBeyond Рік тому +2

    You might be able to put a positive display module on your blue/orange one!

  • @mlmperez1114
    @mlmperez1114 9 місяців тому +1

    Best take on square/watches in general

    • @Watchcastage
      @Watchcastage  8 місяців тому +1

      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)

  • @FrankSchroth-hv2tt
    @FrankSchroth-hv2tt Рік тому +3

    I hear you. If only the GW 5000U had the face of the 5600c it'll be the perfect G Shock.

  • @user-gk4jd1jv4k
    @user-gk4jd1jv4k 2 місяці тому

    Yep a great watch indeed, I grabbed one on the advice of a friend & I'm glad I did, just the old-school model at around 40 bucks!

  • @Dpineda501
    @Dpineda501 Рік тому +17

    The G-5600UE-1 has the same look as the DW5600 but has the same features as the GW5000u except multi band.

    • @fabferrari
      @fabferrari Рік тому +1

      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.

    • @yusufbest4475
      @yusufbest4475 Рік тому

      Does the 5600ue have the screwdown caseback/steel case as well?

    • @e28forever30
      @e28forever30 9 місяців тому

      Except the solid steel case.

    • @e28forever30
      @e28forever30 9 місяців тому

      @@yusufbest4475
      Nope.

    • @e28forever30
      @e28forever30 9 місяців тому

      @@fabferrari
      Why would you want to omit a great function like Multiband 6?

  • @squee116
    @squee116 Рік тому +3

    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.

    • @Watchcastage
      @Watchcastage  Рік тому

      The casioaks are great watches.

    • @e28forever30
      @e28forever30 Рік тому

      You can get adapters so you can fit whatever you want..

    • @TheBlondygirl69
      @TheBlondygirl69 11 місяців тому +1

      Still prefer the DW-5600E.

  • @MrASM78
    @MrASM78 Рік тому +3

    I’ve got the one you said was your favorite with tough solar. It’s the G-5600 UE

  • @corychecketts
    @corychecketts 10 місяців тому +3

    “Watch collecting is a disease.” Glad I’m not alone.

  • @1Ball_220Toes
    @1Ball_220Toes 5 місяців тому +1

    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...

  • @user-ig6nu4oo5p
    @user-ig6nu4oo5p 7 місяців тому +1

    If you want the classic dw5600 looks with most of the functions of the 5610, get the g5600e version .

  • @playeroflife
    @playeroflife 3 місяці тому

    Love my dw6300 from new. Still my edc watch. 😊

  • @devilefan
    @devilefan Рік тому +4

    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

  • @BotraxDiaz
    @BotraxDiaz 9 місяців тому +1

    You can probably switch modules with other colors you have, very easy with compatible series.

  • @maverick6830
    @maverick6830 10 місяців тому +3

    you can try g-5600ue, basicly is classic 5600e looking with solar power (without multi band)

    • @Watchcastage
      @Watchcastage  10 місяців тому +2

      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.

  • @artvaldoz8676
    @artvaldoz8676 Рік тому +1

    😂 love the video!

  • @Leec_1972
    @Leec_1972 3 місяці тому

    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!

  • @RobertNES816
    @RobertNES816 Рік тому +1

    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.

    • @EdwardT9
      @EdwardT9 Рік тому +1

      Good point, i didn’t know this watch existed. But where I am it’s costs the same as the 5610u, which I bought.

    • @RobertNES816
      @RobertNES816 Рік тому

      @@EdwardT9 same here but I got lucky on Amazon and got one for $85.

  • @robertmontague2225
    @robertmontague2225 Рік тому +2

    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.

    • @itsallrobbish
      @itsallrobbish 11 місяців тому +1

      You have the original DW-5000?.....thats worth $1000s

  • @LuisCruz-rb7eg
    @LuisCruz-rb7eg Рік тому

    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.

  • @johnny_blades
    @johnny_blades Рік тому +1

    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! 🙃

  • @user-tu7ji1oz2d
    @user-tu7ji1oz2d 9 місяців тому +1

    The 80’s comment omg i’m dying. You got a sub

    • @Watchcastage
      @Watchcastage  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much for watching and for subscribing, it means a lot!

  • @LeroyCReed
    @LeroyCReed 2 місяці тому

    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.

  • @Voldnarok
    @Voldnarok 6 місяців тому +1

    5000u is the best looking watch for me, I like the stealth look

  • @ishan9939
    @ishan9939 2 місяці тому

    If I turn on the auto light, in how many days will this function take my watch's battery from high to low?

  • @freeatlast1963
    @freeatlast1963 Рік тому +4

    The 5610 is one of the greatest watches ever made .....

  • @ryanvest7061
    @ryanvest7061 Рік тому +1

    Joe bob briggs!! New season is great so far!! I'm waiting on my 5000u right now

  • @mindspinn311
    @mindspinn311 Місяць тому

    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!

  • @ianspy1
    @ianspy1 6 місяців тому +1

    Would love to see you try the GDB-200 ! Dont use it with bluetooth. Airplane mode and just enjoy the square "MIP" screen

  • @PAN-km5qk
    @PAN-km5qk Рік тому

    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! 😮

  • @rabtrekker
    @rabtrekker 9 місяців тому +3

    I have the G-Shock 5000U and along with my Tudor Black Bay 54, I have all I could ever need 😊

    • @Watchcastage
      @Watchcastage  9 місяців тому +2

      That’s a perfect 2 watch collection. Great choices.

    • @ninjasrose1653
      @ninjasrose1653 2 місяці тому +1

      That's actually the most intelligent two-watch combo I think I have EVER heard of.

    • @rabtrekker
      @rabtrekker 2 місяці тому +1

      @@ninjasrose1653 Wow, high praise! Thank you 🙌 Both remain in the collection and get regular wrist time 😁

    • @ninjasrose1653
      @ninjasrose1653 2 місяці тому +1

      @@rabtrekker It’s just such a pure common sense approach. And two absolute beast watches! Of you did ever add a third… What would it be?

    • @rabtrekker
      @rabtrekker 2 місяці тому +1

      @@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?

  • @alexguaman5382
    @alexguaman5382 10 місяців тому

    Buen video, una pregunta qué modelo es el casio gshock del minuto 3 con 48 segundos, gracias

  • @michaelk487
    @michaelk487 Рік тому

    Yeah in a 5600 is nice looking the other two or more functional all three of them are nice

  • @michaelpalm2210
    @michaelpalm2210 Місяць тому

    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!

  • @lonestardude6283
    @lonestardude6283 2 місяці тому

    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.

  • @equaliser2265
    @equaliser2265 9 місяців тому

    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.

  • @Greg-ck9dx
    @Greg-ck9dx 3 місяці тому

    Excellent.

  • @Julian-AJCP
    @Julian-AJCP 11 місяців тому +1

    Why don't the two more expensive watches don't have the auto-repeat function for the countdown timer???

  • @dannyg6592
    @dannyg6592 9 місяців тому +2

    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.

    • @Watchcastage
      @Watchcastage  9 місяців тому +1

      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.

    • @craigclark5845
      @craigclark5845 8 місяців тому +2

      @@WatchcastageI also prefer the 5600 too looks wise, still does what I need, plus reminds me of the one I had back in the 80s

  • @peteglanton9259
    @peteglanton9259 4 місяці тому +1

    Anyone know the reference number of that orange square he’s got? The nasa watch?

  • @MilenKoMX
    @MilenKoMX Рік тому

    Could you please let us know the sice of your wrist? In order to compare to mine and consider buying it online. Thanks in advance. Great video.

  • @sathishrao7926
    @sathishrao7926 6 місяців тому

    I got a 5600UE which is the ‘tough solar’ version

  • @antevrankovic4539
    @antevrankovic4539 3 місяці тому +1

    Agree!

  • @jorgeolguingarcia
    @jorgeolguingarcia Рік тому +1

    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
      @yusufbest4475 Рік тому +1

      Except it is not made in japan😅

    • @jorgeolguingarcia
      @jorgeolguingarcia Рік тому

      @@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.

  • @reumpipes
    @reumpipes 6 місяців тому

    Ok new here so forgive my ignorance, couldn’t you just throw the better 5000u module in the original better looking 5600 case?

  • @MadisonMint-qc5nq
    @MadisonMint-qc5nq 3 місяці тому

    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.

  • @ChoneyPony
    @ChoneyPony 10 місяців тому +1

    To me the 5000U looks the best but i wish it had the 5600 price tag lol

  • @bay311
    @bay311 Рік тому +2

    gw5000😍

  • @labodaleatherlabodaleather5734

    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.

  • @FairlyUnknown
    @FairlyUnknown 27 днів тому

    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.

  • @jroobz
    @jroobz 9 місяців тому

    Can you talk about the bracelets you’re wearing? They look cool

  • @TheMensRoom2024
    @TheMensRoom2024 Місяць тому +1

    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

  • @Mike-kc8rl
    @Mike-kc8rl 7 місяців тому +1

    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??

  • @averageguy1261
    @averageguy1261 9 місяців тому +1

    I'm going to get the cologne now.

    • @Watchcastage
      @Watchcastage  9 місяців тому +1

      Welcome to the 1980s man, we’ve been waiting for you.

  • @itsallrobbish
    @itsallrobbish 11 місяців тому

    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.

  • @crazyshorts6955
    @crazyshorts6955 7 місяців тому

    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.

    • @rustemtatar1552
      @rustemtatar1552 4 місяці тому +1

      Нет у Касио такой модели - dw 5600 с солнечной батареей !

  • @ScoobyPRT-10
    @ScoobyPRT-10 10 місяців тому

    hahaha good vid, I enjoyed

  • @UFCPR
    @UFCPR Рік тому

    @6:16 "square...is not for formal events...like weddings"
    Ironically, I went to my brother's wedding, in a Tuxedo, wearing a "square"! Of course, it is a premium "square" the: GMW-B5000MB-1. I'm not in love with this plastic/resin models, so I never going to buy one, the Casio Oak's work better for me, but the steel and titanium squares are class apart. I suggest buying one of those and make a video review.

    • @Watchcastage
      @Watchcastage  Рік тому +1

      I have been tempted by the MB model since it came out because I dislike the high polish metal for me. But I also dislike negative displays. If they drop the MB one with a positive display, or a brushed stainless steel, they’ll get my money.

    • @e28forever30
      @e28forever30 Рік тому +1

      Same here. My GMW-B5000 is my dress watch….😀

  • @ericwilleke6613
    @ericwilleke6613 11 місяців тому +2

    My name is Eric, I am a G Shock addict. 3 G shoocks and counting

  • @iburley_
    @iburley_ Рік тому +1

    Forgot to ask, the 5000U has a different backlight and supposedly a slightly softer strap, do those two aspects seem meaningfully different to you or pretty much on par with the others?

    • @sportsracer5
      @sportsracer5 Рік тому

      I've owned the 5000 (the pre U model) for nearly 6 years, and yes the softness of the strap and case really do make a big difference for me. It makes for a completely different (better) wearing experience compared to my DW-5600.

    • @Watchcastage
      @Watchcastage  Рік тому

      The strap does feel a lot better, but I would not have known that I liked it better had I not had them side by side. If you have the 5610 you’ll enjoy it plenty.

  • @frankkuzava9822
    @frankkuzava9822 Рік тому

    Joe Bob Briggs - Nice.

  • @gyges5495
    @gyges5495 3 місяці тому

    The GW 5000 is a lot more money, around $300 just for steel inside and a better band. Best to get the GMW5610u

  • @BAR-ct7ti
    @BAR-ct7ti Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @guharajdeep
    @guharajdeep 2 місяці тому

    You should be able to swap out the models to get the look you love with the movement you love. Try it.

  • @fantasticalhistory4285
    @fantasticalhistory4285 4 місяці тому +1

    Indeed, every collection does need a square gshock.
    Actually, everyone needs a square gshock,

  • @bpemsandgroper
    @bpemsandgroper 9 місяців тому +1

    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!

  • @pdiz
    @pdiz Рік тому +2

    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.

  • @drbobsnightmare2521
    @drbobsnightmare2521 Рік тому

    I like the king Kong BB 56

  • @danieljessberger1515
    @danieljessberger1515 2 місяці тому

    I have a GW5000 and a Gw5610 u its enough 😊