Square G-Shock buying guide - Part 1 - 5600 & 5000

[@Mr.M1STER]

I own the GW-M5610 and I really love it. It looks just like the original one from 1983 with the red ring around the face. It also has tough solar and atomic timekeeping which for the price you just can not beat that. I bought it just before Christmas on special for € 75.

[@dankestranch8738]

I've owned the 5610 for a couple of weeks now and I like it more than I thought I would. Originally bought it as a beater but I've rarely taken it off since I've gotten it lol.

[@briggs713]

I know this video is older, but it's still very relevant today. I just bought a G-Shock GW-5000U-1JF for $289 from Japan. Never thought i'd get one of these, especially for that price.

[@galaga8834]

The GW5000 is the Submariner of G Shocks. The best of them all. You don't need anything else.

[@bilibiliism]

GMWB5000: hold my sake

[@WatchGeek]

😄😄😄👍

[@HarryUnchained]

@@bilibiliism gmw is not a true square for me with that metal bezel.

[@7324edwin]

@@WatchGeek I wonder why the GW 5510 is seldomly mentioned?

[@traditionaltaekwondoramblings]

G-7800 👍🏻

[@oklahomahank2378]

I like the cheerful intro music. I have two 5600s, one with moon and tides, and a 350. The 350 is really my favorite but it is so big, much thicker than the squares.

[@adrianwhitehead2439]

This was very helpful, thanks. I'm currently wanting to add a Square to my collection and this is putting things in perspective for me. Can't wait for part 2. Keep up the good work. I your tutorials are the best.

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks and make sure to wait until part 2 before buying

[@adrianwhitehead2439]

@@WatchGeek I sure will. I currently have it narrowed down to the GW-M5610BC-1JF, I love the negative display and combi bracelet.

[@9321Electribes]

Having 2 G-Shock, G7900-1 & G400-1, i started eyeing on this classic a few months ago. The 1st time i wear it, i was quite shocked to see the buttons, especially the 'Adjust' were slightly recessed which is different from 2 G's that i owned. A worthy purchase though...

[@Otreblarioma1]

I have the G5600 and I absolute love it

[@Zsolto66]

There was not much action going on here but I sat fascinated all through the video, WG. Amazingly well put together, good speed, concise and to-the-point info. Wow, thank you. Looking forward to hearing what you have to say about my GWX-5600C ;) (a spoiler: display legibility is awful, lol). Thanks again, Zs

[@WatchGeek]

Noooo, I so wanted the white color negative one!!! 😥

[@Zsolto66]

It truly, honestly sucks. Not only are the digits too deep so there are always shadows cast by the top layer to the bottom, concealing the segments, but even what little is left visible has a poor contrast. I have a very hard time reading the time under all but the brightest of light conditions. And somehow I have the impression it has a haze under the crystal, I keep wiping it all the time. My hobby is watch photography (zeeloveswatches on IG) and it is a nightmare to take decent shots of it. Other than that, it is a very capable, nice watch. I only wish it had a regular display.

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks for the info. I'm off to find you on Instagram 😉

[@Zsolto66]

I will be honoured, Sir :)

[@Zsolto66]

@@WatchGeek Guess what, I modded my GWX-5600C and converted it to a positive display. Check your insta feed :) Zs

[@MrMarxon]

Great great video. Recently I buy a GW-M5610, thanks to your reviews 👍I really love my new and first (definitely not last) G-Shock. Greetings from Slovenia

[@WatchGeek]

Congrats and greetings neighbour 😊

[@josebello5262]

GMW-B5000 is my first and best watch I ever had I highly recommend!

[@gshockhighfashion]

Squares made clear. Great one man! 😎🙏

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks man 😊

[@rafaelbarbosa2597]

i like one G shok!

[@Porco1984]

Great buying guide. I've really come to love squares after I bought my DW5600-PR (kinda ugly collab model) a month or so ago. I already own a few bigger Analog/Digital G-Shocks, but I currently only wear my ugly DW5600 .. I like how easy it is to read and how it wears on my wrist, so I'm currently looking for a more discreet model :P

[@henrychinaski846]

Very informative and very well presented. Thank you! I want to buy my 1st G-Shock after getting infected again with the Casio-virus since I wore them in my youth. That's the information I was looking for. Good job!

[@whatsonthewrist]

Great info. The DW 500 still looks great after all these years. 👌

[@Manny4356]

All hail the G-Shock square! I just got the GW-B5600 from Japan. Can't wait till you do your review on it.

[@WatchGeek]

Congrats mine is on its way, hopefully by end of next week it will arrive

[@jean-pierreouvrard769]

Absolut great square design. All white for summer, all black for winter

[@vaibhavkulkarni2371]

Man.. You study a lot about watches. Keep it up. It helps us. In next video can you please mention also the prize of each individual watch. That will make video more beautiful and complete.

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks 😊. The price is a bit of a problem as it is very different from market to market

[@thewatchman3902]

@@WatchGeek The dw5600 will probably be my next investment

[@pec1739]

bought another GWX 5600/5700 for my brother

[@dusank774]

You got Spike Lee for 60 USD? That's awesome ✌️😁 GW5000 - all time the greatest! Also I think that G5600 looks actually pretty good.

[@Wastelander13]

I got the GW B5600BC yesterday! 👍

[@maxpayneau]

Wonderfull video. I love square g-shock. I have GWX-5600WA withch i choose and I think it is one of the best square on the market right now. It has many unique functions but is is quite rare. Love to see it on future video part. Maybe even special video about this.

[@WatchGeek]

It will be covered in part 2 😉

[@JogBird]

the quality of the lcd is different too base on module, the one in the b5000 is very good, big diff from the one in the $40 version

[@betulaobscura]

My favourite Casio G-Shock is: DW-D5500BB

[@enzo-vl5qt]

hi, i have a dw 5000 to which i want to change the strap and the shell because they are ruined. Could you tell me if there are other G - Shock models that have the same straps and shells? Thank you

[@TheTimLara]

Great video, as usual. Guess I'll be picking up one of those GW-B5600 if they shut down the NIST signal in Colorado and my beloved GW-M5610 can no longer sync to atomic time. :(

[@WatchGeek]

Write to your Congress representative. The GW-B5600 should be arriving by end of next week 😁

[@arisage2845]

Just excellent, thank you. I have GW-B5600BC-1BJF on order. Glad I held off on combi square till this bluetooth model avail.

[@clo2715]

👏👏👏 thank you, great video. Can't wait for part two so I could make my decision and buy my first g shock.

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks 😊. It's coming next Sunday

[@knighty5023]

GWM5610 for features, DW5600BB for style.

[@tarheelred]

*_There’s a ton of history in this here video of these Casio G-Shock OCTAGONS!!! Remember boys & girls what we learned in kindergarten about shapes: a polygon having four congruent sides is square. Whereas an eight sided polygon (as we have in the bezel of these Casios) is OCTAGONAL‼️_* *_Oh yeah, and Pluto is still a planet, in spite of what the gainsaying dwarf planet conspirators allege. 🤔😏👊🏾_*

[@JBFire97]

Very comprehensive, looking forward to part 2!

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks 😊

[@tsarli5819]

Superb informative video! Can't wait for the second installment!

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks 😊

[@CarlosJimenez-ee8by]

Información de como desbloquear las botonera del reloj NO ME FUNCIONAN, NO PUEDO ACCEDER AL RELOJ PARA ACTUACTULIZA

[@bobmarley6161]

How long is the average battery life if you just use it as a time piece... Not using alarm.. Light.. Stopwatch etc on the standard DW 5600

[@ianmaw66]

Please make updated versions of these guides. I miss these videos. There seems to be nothing comparable on KZbin.

[@deanagoes2791]

My first g shock is gwx5700..and i love it 😘

[@hoanglevu6116]

The service charge for a speedmaster would be triple the retail price of a DW-5600

[@Wastelander13]

Hoang Le Vu Seriously?

[@kamelthorn]

Another well presented and comprehensive video.

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks 😊

[@joeframo3347]

Hey buddy I subscribed your channel I like your music I think you do a great job in presentation on the Casio watches since I've been watching you I must have about 20 of them now every different one mostly all solar in the atomic time and solar which I find to be the best and some of them are 10-year batteries I figure in 10 years I probably won't even be around but really appreciate your input on these watches thank you so much your best friend

[@jacobliddiard158]

Thank you for your video. By any chance do you know where can I buy a GLS-5600-CL5 or GLS-5600-CL1 or GLS-5600WCL? I liked the module functions and that it is still a simple and modest g-shock in terms of the look. Or maybe a g-shock with the same or almost the same module 3178 I like all the count down timers beeps and the flash alarm. It seems more interactive. But still all digital and clean dial. And all square.

[@hongchen3945]

gmw b5000gd-9 vs gmw b5000tfg-9 what is the difference?

[@quartzboye]

I'm waiting on my new GWM5610-1. : )

[@bleh7697]

Which square G-SHOCKs have a a metal module under the bezel?

[@WatchGeek]

If you mean the case, DW-5000 models, including anniversary models that have the last two digits replaced with anniversary years, so DW-5025, 5030, 5035. Then the solar atomic GW-5000 and the all metal squares

[@bleh7697]

@@WatchGeek thanks you! I was concerned about the plastic cases degrading over time , hence my query.

[@iwan9]

👍 thank you for the useful information about The Classic G-SHOCK... 💜💜💜

[@iwan9]

i love The G-5600... i love The GMW-B5000...

[@WatchGeek]

I'm glad you liked it 😊

[@jg353d]

hi, does the GWB5600 have the same case as the DW5600 or the G5600? thanks!

[@MichaelGisiger]

I have a full stainless steel Casio DW-5600 Japan A from April 1987 (or 1997?) with the module 691. It has a screwback case back. On the front, it has a G-Shock style 'Shock Resist' badge, but nowhere on the watch it says G-Shock. Do you know what model that is? Is it a G-Shock?

[@Cptblogh]

It's a G-Spot

[@linkinparkmickyshri]

It's a fake one

[@PhylumFile]

Awesome vid! I have a GW M5610BC-1JF I absolutely love- I’m curious- is it also NASA flight-certified?

[@csharpewalls]

Great Casio review looking forward to part two.

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks 😊

[@karm42yn]

I was watching the video and was thinking "would be so cool if they put that Bluetooth module from metal squares into a resin case" and no more than 10 seconds later you said they did :D Where did you order it from and which color?

[@WatchGeek]

I ordered the all black one shown in the video and from a Japanese online seller

[@karm42yn]

Yeah, I found one for a hair under ­€200. I'll probably wait a few weeks and see how the price holds. I spent too much on watches this month anyways *cough*oceanus*cough*

[@WatchGeek]

😄😄👍

[@peterrussell8409]

the best, unlike the modern toyish tacky crap made nowadays.

[@Mikey-ym6ok]

Idk. I haven’t seen them as toyish.

[@grimmer2005]

Hey! S5600 was not the first g-shock with carbon fiber strap.

[@WatchGeek]

Name the model that was

[@rxlky]

why square g-shock doesn't have triple sensors

[@cursingbird]

I recently took delivery of a DW-5600E1V. Unfortunately I can't wear it. I have a 9" wrist and the only comfortable hole I can use on the band is the last hole which doesn't leave enough tag end to fit under the keeper and stay in place. Upon recommendation I tried a band from a 6900 series with similar results. I also tried NATO strap adapters, which work, but, I can't stand the look. I have half a dozen other g-shocks which all work fine on the supplied strap. The square g's look cool. I don't think the bands are as thought out as the other series, though. Maybe there's an option I haven't run across?

[@WatchGeek]

With such large wrists you should try the King GX56. I will cover those in the next Sunday video

[@cursingbird]

Excellent. I'm looking forward to it.

[@lclt55555]

You're either fat as fuck or built like a bear of a man

[@shaneweightman]

Brilliant a formative video , thanks Shane uk 🇬🇧

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks for watching Shane

[@qadrishukri7463]

Can we remove bracelet links on gw b5600?

[@WatchGeek]

Yes, each link is held in place with little springbars

[@sbsb4995]

Can the buttons be operated when under water? Please advise.

[@WatchGeek]

In my opinion yes, although Casio allows it only on the Frogman

[@sbsb4995]

@@WatchGeek I see I see. Thank you so much. You are the best.

[@zajikarilam7001]

Yes but not so often

[@JMK15]

Great content as always. Question for you. I want a Square that is bigger than this one you're reviewing. What is the Biggest Square that isn't the G-Shock Gx56bb-1?

[@WatchGeek]

DW-56RT

[@martinweber7131]

Thank you, nice video! i subscribed your channel. what is your opinion, which square has the best readable digits ? have a nice day and keep on !

[@WatchGeek]

GW5000 and GWS5600 are pretty crisp

[@superfast406]

Bok! Trebo bi promjenit remenje-narukvice na casio ga-120 (5229) preporuke... ili moze narudjba preko tebe? pozz iz Kutine.

[@WatchGeek]

Silvertime Slavonski brod ti može naručiti

[@Ag3nt0fCha0s]

I don't need another G Shock I don't need another G Shock I don't need another G Shock I don't need another G Shock I don't need another G Shock Ooooh.... Shiny....

[@Strandjutter]

Thanks! Very interesting.

[@SparkyMarkyMark23]

Wasn't there a 10TH Anniversary of The Original DW5000C but it's known as DW1983.

[@WatchGeek]

Yup

[@valueink]

I wish there was a square with a step counter.

[@umarmughal1087]

Loved that detailed review.

[@mgmmaze]

Need that Drake meme now Omega speed master....nah Casio.....that's right 😂

[@soundofpeace7728]

Gshock square with compass guide me

[@ceruaphadion]

Gw-s5600 vs GW5000?

[@WatchGeek]

I chose the GWS5600 as my screwback desire was fulfilled with my DW5000

[@zulu2echo]

Awsome, thank you!

[@isaintjames]

I cant recommend highly enough whacking a GW-5000 resin Strap onto the GW-M6510 ... Trust me!

[@kendesjarlais7577]

I have 5G's now , Can't remember all the module numbers, but I think I have a GD 350 on my wrist. I also have 14 other watches that I've collected from citizen radio controlled, seikos, bulova, to yes... God forbid, A very impromptu impulsive purchase an Invicta. Well… At least I admitted it and have seen the error of my ways. It certainly is a conversation point. But way too impractical.Whomever is watching this video, I'd personally let you slap me in the face for that very discretion.

[@Nasser9]

Amazing Video! im looking for my first g shock and fell in love with the square model.. i done some research and im between GW-S5600 & GW-B5600.. although i found the 35th anniversary version for here in Saudi Arabia for around 234.66$ ... any recommendations? GW-S5600 vs GW-B5600 vs DW-5035D

[@WatchGeek]

I like the classic DW5035 the best

[@Nasser9]

@@WatchGeek thanks for the response! and i think that is what im going for.. specially that there is no multiband 6 coverage here.. the only thing I really like about the b5600 is its combi bracelet do you think its better to have a combi bracelet in a hot and dry weather or you recommend the regular strap?

[@scotthostmyer9894]

Gwm 5610 u...nuff said

[@iLL3571]

That "Shock Resistant" stamp on the back looks like some aliexpress crap. Replacing the G Shock Resist etching was dumb

[@robingp]

Skip the explanations…..get the GWM-5610 module 3159 with the standard (not negative) display…..it’s the best square gshock ever……

[@HitoriGnocchi]

love the squares but... even the Made in Japan versions suffer from bad QC; crooked modules. Cmon Casio theres absolutely no excuse.

[@WatchGeek]

I haven't seen a crooked module since they stopped making the DW5600C in early 90's so I really can't agree with your statement

[@derekshearer9049]

Great video. I didn't like them then, don't like them now.

[@larvancioramos9748]

Square 🤯

[@anilsurujpaul1979]

🖤⌚

[@johnadams3107]

Spike lee,no thanks,would like the Eric Clapton however.