Casio Full Metal modification - G-Shock DW5600 - all in one video

[@chemoautotroph]

I did the same mod to one of my 5610s, I bought a worn look kit, and I loved it so much that I did another 5610; This time I got the GMW-B5000TVA-1 kit. I also did one of my GA2100 Casioak, and I’m waiting for another oak kit, and another for my GW6900. For a Chinese product I gotta say I am impressed with the quality.

[@WATCHingJames]

It is very impressive. I’m keen to try another.

[@TheGreatest1974]

I am very impressed with the sheer amount of arms you have. 🤣

[@stevieb300]

Great video. I have big wrists so the watch fits me perfectly. Also the gaps in the strap allows for expansion and contraction of my wrists throughout the day. I have to say its probably the most comfy steel bracelet ive ever worn.

[@WATCHingJames]

That’s fantastic. Great to hear.

[@karlray229]

if you gently file down the plastic protrusions on the watch module lugs then the first link will flex more. also makes it easier to install and remove. i also put some black paint in the "g-shock" and "protection" engraved letters. i wiped off the excess, just filling in the lettering. Makes it "pop" a bit more.

[@WATCHingJames]

Great idea.

[@roodersclive8654]

I used two of these kits. Super impressed with the quality but get the wrist issue if under 7".

[@WATCHingJames]

It is amazing. Just sits a bit funny on my wrist

[@renelopez2244]

Sold! Thanks for the mods and tutorials

[@WATCHingJames]

Fantastic. I’m glad my video was helpful.

[@KalusuganAyKayamanan]

Thanks for this video. What mod generation is this? Gen 3 or Gen 4? Thanks 👍

[@WATCHingJames]

I think it was the 3rd Gen. Thanks for WATCHing

[@nickylancaster9746]

I think you are supposed to put the bracelet on first and then the bezel afterwards.

[@WATCHingJames]

👍

[@petermartin9494]

I think the problem is more to do with weight. The fit is acceptable, as long as the watch is not too heavy. Titanium is the solution.

[@WATCHingJames]

Thanks for WATCHing

[@paulelliott5600]

Makes a nice change and saves you spending $1000 but it sure makes it large!!

[@WATCHingJames]

Definitely

[@TheGreatest1974]

It looks really good. 👍🇬🇧

[@WATCHingJames]

Thanks for WATCHing

[@pdmotors5027]

Strange, the one I got from AliExpress did not have these gaps between the bracelet and the end links, although they did stick out a bit, but after five minutes of flexing them up and down, no more issues. I have a seven inch wrist...

[@WATCHingJames]

That’s great. I was not aware there were different mod kits available.

[@brianmsahin]

Excellent video . You're right. G-Shock is a good brand. I have a GA-700-4ADR, red resin one myself, great value at about €75. What watch collector doesn't have a G-Shock? Those G-Shock modules as great as they are get mass produced very cheaply and that premium on a metal case is just enormous, given the case was probably made for about 5 dollars at the very max, possibly even half that. Better to mod as you did, size is big, but fine on my 8" wrist. P.S. I was just thinking. Would it be possible for you to get a rubber strap to fit that lug? It could look very good on a black strap to give it a dive watch look and solve the wrist size issue at the same time.

[@WATCHingJames]

Thanks Brian. Everyone needs a G-shock. With the bigger wrists this mod would work really well. You can just use the metal body mod and keep the strap original. I have worn it this way for a while.

[@troutbassncat3025]

Do you think that trying larger diameter spring pins would take up the tolerances, and take out the side to side movement of the band? I watched another video of the same type of upgrade, and that bracelet stayed in a stiff circle as though it was still on the wrist, which I would consider bothersome. The bracelet in your video seemed to collapse enough that it could be easily dropped into a shirt pocket if need be, which I see as a major plus, and the larger dia spring pins should have zero effect on this. Good video.

[@WATCHingJames]

I think that there are a few different variations of the kits. It is hard to tell prior to buying one which one you get. Mine was really good but there was no way to change the end links. They made the effective lug to lug too big for me. But I think that is what the actual metal g-shock is like.

[@troutbassncat3025]

@@WATCHingJames That stood out (no pun intended), and would be a deciding factor for me. If a manufacturer of bracelets, or even of those first two links, made them to move as much as the rest of the links, I think modders would beat a path to their door. I know I would.

[@WATCHingJames]

Definitely

[@Evansmustard]

could you link us the kit you purchased? The ones i find on Aliexpress do not say have the words gshock pressed into them. I really want the same kit you got!

[@WATCHingJames]

Hello, unfortunately the kit I bought is no longer available and Im struggling to find one with the words on it too. The one I would recommend is: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DChywDD But it does not have the words. Sorry.

[@Evansmustard]

@@WATCHingJames hey i appreciate it! thank you ill go with this one then.

[@WATCHingJames]

👍

[@Evansmustard]

@@WATCHingJames i received the kit today and it DOES have gshock on the bracelet and bezel. exactly like the kit in your video. not sure why they edited it out in the photos of the listing. didn’t think they would be worried about copyright haha The kit you linked is excellent i recommend any one reading this comment to check it out and grab it~

[@KevinMan]

Could you put the watch back on the resin strap but keep the metal shroud?

[@WATCHingJames]

That’s what I ended up doing. Thanks for WATCHing

[@akammer1000]

Would be interesting see if this bezel would work without the metal bracelet and if it looks decent. Similar to the half metal stock squares.

[@WATCHingJames]

Yes it does work. Looks ok and fits me better that way.

[@akammer1000]

@@WATCHingJames Have been considering trying it for a while with the classic dwm5610. Do you have pictures or a video of it with the metal bezel and no metal bracelet?

[@WATCHingJames]

No I’m sorry. I have since sold it.

[@WINDINGCROWNS]

Good job James. Just subbed you.

[@WATCHingJames]

Thank you. I will check out your channel as well 👍

[@WINDINGCROWNS]

@@WATCHingJames I really appreciate James. I am a new channel as well. I like supporting new channels

[@WATCHingJames]

We should all look after each other in this watch community. It’s a nice passion to share with others.

[@WINDINGCROWNS]

@@WATCHingJames absolutely 😄👍

[@marine10672000]

I can see what he is saying about the load to Logue with being way too large. Has anyone remove the tabs underneath the fixed lugs on the case to let them lay down more and be more free moving?

[@WATCHingJames]

Unfortunately they can’t be modified. It’s a shame because it’s a great look and feels like great quality.

[@kylekeller7577]

That lug to lug is pretty crazy. Blame casio though. Thankfully my MR-G B5000 doesn’t suffer as poorly from that issue.

[@WATCHingJames]

It is a shame. I would have loved to keep this one in the collection but it just does not sit nicely on my wrist.

[@kylekeller7577]

@@WATCHingJames I actually has a stainless briefly before discovering the MR-G. After comparing the fit of the two, I returned the stainless instantly. It wasn’t a quality thing. It was simply a terrible fit on my wrists. Maybe if May arm was fatter 😅

[@WATCHingJames]

👍

[@panosg5993]

can I use the metal case only and having the plastic strap attached ?

[@WATCHingJames]

Yes. When I eventually sold this kit the new owner did exactly that.

[@damacknificent151]

Does anyone know if a bezel and strap combo of a gw-5600 or dw-5600 fit on a g-5600 ? Are all g squares able to swap between all squares?

[@WATCHingJames]

I’m not sure. Sorry

[@tamseerkhan4904]

Hello brother james I this mod compatible to g5600 solar model i tried my best but cant get to conclusion If u help.me.out will be appreciated Thnx

[@WATCHingJames]

I think it will. However I have not tried it myself. So I would be a little cautious. Contact to store and ask. They can sometimes be helpful.

[@tamseerkhan4904]

@@WATCHingJames which store brother?

[@WATCHingJames]

There should be a link in the video description

[@tamseerkhan4904]

@@WATCHingJames ok thanks man

[@WATCHingJames]

👍

[@ariembyfresh5894]

Are bracklet metal dw5600 fit for g5600e? Thanks 🙏

[@WATCHingJames]

Im not sure. Sorry.

[@thejanke]

I believe so as they are both 5600s, but not 100% sure

The 64 mm lug-to-lug size seems more appropriate for a tree trunk than for a human wrist.

[@WATCHingJames]

Hahahaha yes.

[@Sparepartsuzaro]

We’re to get this kit

[@WATCHingJames]

It is on AliExpress. The exact one from this video is no longer available. However there others very similar

[@crvols]

James, I ordered this bracelet about a year ago and got the Retro black since it is a "beater" anyway, I figured already "beat up" would work. I have a 17 centimeter wrist and know that everyone's wrist shape is different however, mine fits very well. Looking at your video I noticed that the second link on my watch will drop almost straight down which makes it fit much better than yours. I wouldn't suspect there would be a difference in models but, maybe there is? Overall, I am very satisfied with the mod. Good video!

[@WATCHingJames]

Great that yours fits well. Maybe there are different versions available.

[@Kille1967.]

Hello I'm from Sweden. 🇸🇪⚽️😂. I am interested in watches and am 56 years old. Even as a teenager in the 80s I liked watches and of course casio. Have had and have many casio watches. I have bought the casio watch you have. I like it a lot. Try removing some parts of the bracelet and placing them on the other side of the clasp of the watch band. Then I think the watch will be more comfortable to wear and you will avoid the problem you have now encountered. I think it looks like the watch band is fitted wrong. Try turning it the other way so you open the lock from the top and pull it down. 🤔🤔🤫. Hope you understand my explanation. I am convinced that if you do any of my suggestions the problem will disappear. Hope you understand my text I don't normally speak English and definitely I don't write in English every day. 👍👍👍

[@WATCHingJames]

Thank you very much I appreciate your help and thanks for WATCHing

[@Kille1967.]

😂😂😂

[@Fcbs2020]

Can i mod my dwe 5600 with full metal?

[@WATCHingJames]

It’s been a while since I looked at these. I would ask the supplier.

[@Fcbs2020]

@@WATCHingJames thanks

[@clembrianlisondra7239]

Will my w-128h fit this mod?

[@WATCHingJames]

There are a few newer versions of this kit now. Not sure which ones fit which models.

[@meeerkz]

Has anyone been able to find this exact mod? I'm looking at aliexpress, but all I can find are the ones with no text on the case :(

[@WATCHingJames]

I’ve looked as well and cant find them anymore 😢

[@meeerkz]

@@WATCHingJames thanks for the reply, and the very informational video as well. The video led me to measure my wrist and it seems like I'm around 7 inches, so I think I'll give one of the unbranded ones a go!

[@ericcccccable]

It doesn't look very comfortable because of those two fixed parts on the strap on either side of the watch. Shame...

[@WATCHingJames]

It is a shame. I was excited about having it in my collection but it does not work on my wrist.

[@firgaba]

I'm afraid it won't be good in size I'd rather not order straps. Remains the original !!!

[@WATCHingJames]

It definitely was large. Would be great on a larger wrist but too big for me.

[@WesWatchRoom]

Looks really good, shame about the massive amount of length the bracelet adds to it, makes a little unwearable for me. Nice work

[@WATCHingJames]

Yes. I was disappointed.

[@dankestranch8738]

Just remove links

[@marduj2768]

Not full metal,only besel not case.

[@WATCHingJames]

Thanks for WATCHing

[@xlilnetx]

You have a girl wrist

[@WATCHingJames]

Hahahaha it might be a hairy girl then