Casio GW-B5600 - Bluetooth-Enabled G-Shock with a Sweet Resin Composite Bracelet!

[@damyr]

I bought this same model few weeks ago... let me tell you, that's one of my best buys in my life. I'm carrying it every day, and with every new day I learn to appreciate it even more. It's reliable, it's precise, it's tough, it's practical, it's comfortable and unobtrusive, and it's not expensive. And to me it's a beaut. Simply said, it's the best watch in the world. Ok, maybe the same model made out of titanium is better, but not much better. ;)

[@literallyneel]

This channel is a hidden gem. Please continue to make videos! ^_^

[@WatchingCasio]

I will! Thanks for watching.

[@bio-plasmictoad5311]

I love gold or green displays on watches.

[@Vaco67]

Love this watch. The new positive displays from Casio are really a step up. I recently purchase a gr-b100 in positive green display and it really pops! Enjoy that combi bracelet!

[@WatchingCasio]

I'm loving the bracelet too. Really nice.

[@YourSoulDriver]

Yes, this particular version (gold/positive display) is now only available from Japan, or cheaper (but probably without warranty) from eBay. I bought mine from South Korea. If you have problems getting the atomic time signal from Fort Collins, you can use a WWVB emulator. The Bluetooth time sync is performed with CASIO's time servers not with the phone's clock (which means is also synched to an atomic clock minus a slight (ms) delay).

[@muzza9338]

Just added this little gem to my G collection and it's quickly become my daily driver! Just love the squares..

[@uptowndoof3993]

I just got the GW-B5600BC-1B, aside from a negative display, it has much less clutter on the face of the watch, take a look. I find that the negative display is not as hard to read as some make it out to be... and the auto backlight looks amazing. I am finding that if you pair it with Bluetooth, it will always use that to sync 4 times per day. I am going to try and turn the Bluetooth off at the source (which is my iPad) to see if it does use the time signal from Colorado, I never kept it on prior to getting the watch. The slight downside is that one can not see the battery level on the watch itself, only in the Bluetooth app. But being solar, not all that important really and I do leave it by a window when I am not wearing it (I have an old, all metal atomic solar for years and years so my habit is to leave it by the window!).

[@WatchingCasio]

Great choice. I actually now have my eye on the blue model. That blackout one is pretty sweet. I noticed that too about the battery level. Kind of strange but I guess it's fine as none of my G-Shocks go below High. Awesome watch - i hope you like it!

[@uptowndoof3993]

@@WatchingCasio BT BTW, my other atomic-solar is a MTG-930DA. The whole time adjustment is not really properly documented, so I am going to answer the questions I have and will post back here.

[@Ken-gv6sb]

Great review! This is an amazing watch, looks way better in person too.

[@zneham]

I got a GST-B100 I thought ok that's enough no more G Shock but then I saw GW-B5600BC. Just can't get enough of these G Shocks...

[@WatchingCasio]

It's an addiction.

[@carllange3950]

Excellent video. I am a new subscriber and look forward to watching all of your videos. I really got into watches about a year ago and currently have 32 Casio wristwatches (and 3 Casio stopwatches). I enjoy my GW-B5600BC-1ER very much and also have a GW-S5600-1JF (like a GWM5610-1, but with different graphics, a carbon fiber strap and a titanium caseback).

[@WatchingCasio]

Wow, awesome collection! Thanks for checking out the channel!

[@CoryBest]

Mine is on route to Canada from Australia....cant wait Dope video!

[@WatchingCasio]

Nice! Hope you like it. Thanks for watching!

[@pankist]

This is a very high quality solid video. Thank you! I'm definitely going to have the gold one.

[@killertofu]

I love this watch. May I ask though, so does the solar power the whole watch? So I'll never have to worry about replacing any type of battery?

[@davidrivera414]

I really like this B 5600 the colors reminds me of GX56BB-1 G shock king watch so so many G shocks to collect so little money lol

[@shaunmclaughlin5167]

Picked up the GW-B5600HR-1 a couple of days ago. Really wanted a positive display though couldn't get into the gold colour as an every day wear watch. The combi bracelet is so comfortable and this watch has become my absolute favourite!

[@WatchingCasio]

Nice pick up!

[@markthibault8579]

I'm in the same boat on the colour. I'm holding out for a normal positive display BT model. In the mean time, I've modded my GW-M5610-1 with the combi bracelet. So far, it's been awesome.

[@shaunmclaughlin5167]

@@markthibault8579I ended up solving my preference for a positive display... On the way from seiyajapan.com I've a full metal stainless steel GMW-B5000D-1JF. At first I wasn't sure if the weight would be too much for 24/7 wear. I'm absolutely loving my GW-B5600HR-1 and figured I can wear the square metal monster for work and switch to the super light and comfy combi bracelet GW-5600HR-1 in the evenings.

[@biosskw]

The watch is actually considered tiny by todays fashion standards. Camera lenses make it appear bigger in hand while in reality this watch will sit perfectly on a 6.5" wrist. I ended up choosing this golden model because of the bracelet which you can easily resize it by taking out the extra links. Resin bands fits well but due to their osfm nature wrapping it around tiny wrists will leave the remaining band hanging loose.

[@ednammansfield8553]

This looks like a very nice watch but I think a bit large for my small size wrist. I recently did purchase a G-Shock watch though after trying one out for size in a watch retailer shop here in the UK which happened to be on sale with 25% off the retail price and it fit very nicely. I checked around for other prices and eventually settled on the 5610 and it really is a good watch on my wrist for size and a great timekeeper with it being radio controlled and of course solar powered. Thanks for your video on this watch though, very well explained.

[@WatchingCasio]

The 5610 is a classic, awesome watch. Still have mine. Good choice 👍

[@marcogennaro4303]

i have it for two years and its perfect¡¡¡¡¡

[@odditi8293]

Very important reminder there :)

[@Mr.Chick3n]

That multi color one is a colab with the band Gorillaz for there album "the now now" they also have ones for the camo used in there first album as well as 3 charters 2D, Noodle and Murdoc

[@wookie5111]

Underrated review

[@VersedNJ]

For the money, can't be beat. For what the metal version, you can get a decent Hamilton if you look around, I bought the exact same watch, paid a little less from Amazon. I like you live in the NE, in Ocean County, NJ. I just leave it out on the window sill, for atomic clock and for the morning light to keep it charged up.

[@WatchingCasio]

Yep same here. Sometimes I even get a signal if I leave it on my desk. Could be worse, that's for sure!

[@camerontait9132]

Thanks for this review, I’d like to pickup that bracelet for my g-shock square.

[@WatchingCasio]

Yeah I haven't seen it for sale anywhere separately.

[@taylor6981]

One more great video! Carry on!

[@WatchingCasio]

Thank you sir!

[@jeffholt8281]

Thanks for the great review. I’m trying to decide between the GM-B5600 you review here or the GMW-B5000G-IJF have you seen the GMW in person. It has a better LCD display and I think is made in Japan. Any thoughts?

[@WatchingCasio]

I haven't seen it in person. You're paying an extra $300 for the full metal case, the screw down caseback, and the upgraded display. It wasn't worth it for me, as I didn't want the extra weight of the solid steel case but dang, it's a nice watch!

[@traviswalker8933]

Its just a fancy version of this watch.

[@NathanChisholm041]

I've got this watch but mines the GW-B5600AR-1 the red adrenalin version and it looks awesome! Regarding BT sync mine syncs to the exact second so I'm not sure what's up with yours and I've check it again Atomic app using the NTP server. BT sync is the future I can see Mb6 being phased out eventually. Anyway Ive subbed to you mate look forward to more G-Shock's especially the squares.

[@WatchingCasio]

Thanks for watching! Mine syncs up perfectly. Before I had the watch I thought it might sync up with my phone which is always a couple seconds behind. I'm so glad the BT sync works well. I love this watch!

[@matteolorenzoni2397]

do you think that a 16,25-16,5 cm wrist is too small for this one? I am considering this or the classic 5610. Nice vid!

[@WatchingCasio]

I would get the classic 5610. It will fit on your wrist better!

[@matteolorenzoni2397]

@@WatchingCasio thank you very much! :)

[@patssauvirejas9682]

My wrist 16.5 cm looks and seat well

[@killertofu]

My wrist is pretty small and I just took out about 3 links and now it fit perfectly

[@XNTKM]

That reminder 🤣🤣

[@yorusuyasoul69420]

Stein didn't kill himself

[@steven3379]

Hi are you familiar with the Dw-5735d-1b 35th anniversary model, if so how does the dial color compare? I really like the "golden sunburst" look. Thanks for the video and I really like the content you put out!

[@WatchingCasio]

Hmm, I've never seen that one in person but the dial color looks similar. I do like this gold version though. It's nice. Thanks for checking out the channel! I appreciate it.

[@yorusuyasoul69420]

Just ordered the 56002DR

[@StevanOutdoor]

How do you know when the battery gets low?

[@MsSuperbeatles]

Hi! Do you have a review on model GW-B5600GZ-1? I really liked the style!

[@WatchingCasio]

Sorry, just this one and the blue one.

[@dabnetwork7714]

Does it have auto light on (raise to wake) features? Symbol usually using LT.

[@rustemtatar1552]

Eсть

[@VVilDeCaRd]

I bought this watch for my father for 40 years of marriage anniversary.

[@WatchingCasio]

Awesome gift :)

[@3xortgms241]

I really cant settle between the gmw5610 or that gwb5600

[@WatchingCasio]

Honestly I keep going back to my original 5610. Something about it. I do love the bluetooth on this watch though. Wish they could combine them.

[@henrikolecastberg4077]

I have a 210mm wrist. Do you know how long the watch + bracelet is ? Can I buy extra spare links for the bracelet somewhere ?

[@Hamish_Whitehaven]

I have 18mm and i had to remove 3 parts to fit, so i guess two more will fit for you

[@Sachin_Choudhary7]

My wrist size is 5.9 inch... which g shock is for me?

[@Costinmusca]

I love my B5600 but I totally hate the brace end-links overhanging.. I don't have the slimmest of wrists, but those end-links having absolute zero flex to conform to the wrist.. it's so off putting 😠 Luckily, my M5610 has the exact same issue (I've installed a combi brace on it as well) BUT.. the end-links are conforming perfectly to my wrist size.. so, I can wear it just fine. Because.. LUCK! 😐 I only wish these hard braces would have a little bit of angle/play play from the lugs (like any "normal watch") so they could wear perfect on more wrist sizes.. For ex. if my wrist would have been just slightly larger like my right hand one is, that M5610 would not fit me.. (the B5600 though just so happens to fit my right wrist perfectly.. not my left one 🤦‍♂️) And the other way around.. On my left wrist the B5600 bracelet end-links overhang just enough to kill my will to wear it.. I've ended up installing the og M5610 resin straps on my B5600 and since those have some flex to them, just about made it wearable.. just about.. It is still not perfect and I've had to sacrifice wearing it on it's nice original combi brace which I love.. 😐 It would be great if I could find a narrower angle combi brace for my B5600 or at least some 3rd party end-links to replace the original ones, this way making it my perfect daily casual watch.

[@WatchingCasio]

I totally agree. I wish they were flexible in some way. The overhang was just too much for me. My 5610 though seems to fit fine. It's definitely not as bad as the B5600.

[@jonchin2201]

@@WatchingCasio I was concerned of this too. I recently bought this exact same model and am waiting for it to arrive, have the 2 of you gotten used to the non-curving end links? Wish it sloped down.

[@byronacosta1655]

Hi do you have a review or what’s you opinion about the casio casio gst-s100g-1bd?

[@WatchingCasio]

Don't have a review but they are super nice. I like the module a lot, too. Would consider buying one but they are just a bit too big for me.

[@byronacosta1655]

Watching Casio thank you for you answer.

[@ORA291]

I don't like the gw-b5600bc-1jf composite band that I have both, so I chose the DW-5600 series band. I want to buy gw-b5600-2jf and replace the module. Google翻訳だけど、これでいいのかな。

[@garyshepherd9226]

I have the same one.

[@raksh9]

Me, too! The gold in the display is a nice visual touch.

[@BrokenKanuck]

The strap is part of the shock reduction mechanism! It’s stiff for a reason!

[@twhite7900]

“Pretty much impossible to read, but awesome” I agree and it was awesome enough I bought it. Besides, who needs a watch to tell you what time it is?

[@Hamish_Whitehaven]

but i think my red one reads better than any other one in direct ligth, ofc not in bad light or bad angle

[@kalinicd]

Is it easy to damage this black color, probably it would then show steel color underneath, that would be real ugly soon after few scratches?

[@WatchingCasio]

Nope, it holds up really well. I don't have any deep scratches but it's not a steel watch - it's resin.

[@delilkewa2928]

😚

[@Emilmarch]

Why don't they do the synchronisation with the satellites so wherever you are in the world, you will have this feature.

[@rrowicki9442]

they do if you turn off bluetooth

[@Emilmarch]

r rowicki thanks for the reply.

[@gregbarrett2901]

why cant I find this watch without paying an insane price??

[@WatchingCasio]

Hmm if you're lucky you can find it around $200 on Ebay.

[@Atombender]

8:25 "Epstein didn't kill himself" :D

[@hermitgreenn]

The G-Shock square is finally showing its age, that notification ticker in the top right corner looks more like a workaround, a hack. It's barely functional. I guess it's neat to have a "sleeper" smartwatch that looks just like an ordinary Square, but at the cost of functionality... Pass. I'd rather have the entire top half of the display be dot matrix, though it must be cheaper to repurpose the display they're making by the millions.

[@a.f.1587]

You really cannot set time for the reminder, only day? That's an epic fail...

[@WatchingCasio]

Unfortunately, yes.

[@johnfadds6089]

Then hurry up and get an Apple watch. The pink one 👍