The KING G-Shock review - GXW-56

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Today we get to review THE KING of G-Shocks, GXW-56, the biggest G-Shock of its time. Traditional square shape in an oversized pumped up body that has additional protection in the form of Alpha Gel. This was the first model ever to use it.
Solar, atomic and with usual Casio goodies this is THE King to get.
Sadly it is too large for my wrist, but maybe one day when I get older and FAT, I'll get one 😄
A tutorial is coming soon as well 😉
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[@whatsonthewrist]

G-Shocks always look cool even the biggest ones. They automatically get a pass on their size. 👍

[@williamstalvey6920]

The Gx 56 always looks better than the timid tiny ones for meek geeks

[@whatsonthewrist]

@@williamstalvey6920 Haha. Go G-Shock.

[@Rahul016-d6k]

​@@williamstalvey6920Will you shut your horse mouse please sir lol😂😂? I'm sorry man, I love both King and Small ones.

[@williamstalvey6920]

@@Rahul016-d6k damn son, go with the King...GX 56 1 bb.....I wouldnt mind having an orange King

[@claytonjuan]

I can't wear it because my wrist is too small but I bought it anyway because it will be a great addition to my G-SHOCK collection. Besides, I can wear it when no one else is in the room--I love it! Thanks for your review, you convinced me to buy one.

[@sharkzliew]

Be brave, wear it out! I did(and I've got the smallest wrist). 😊

[@johntells1460]

I just received my gxw-56 today after seeing your video a few days ago.. i totally love the look and feel of the watch.. im glad i went with the positive display this time as all of my g shocks have negative displays, im enjoying this look.. Thank you again for all your reviews..

[@razvanon]

your english pronunciation is so good that the auto-generated subtitle has no problem to perfectly recognized it

[@WatchGeek]

Haha didn't notice that 😄

[@tefouane]

That's right ! Even with my poor English level I have understood all perfectly ! Thanks for this amazing revue.

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks for the kind words 😊

[@mysinur]

That G-Shock is just MONSTROUS!! I had no idea Casio had such a beautiful time piece. I think i'm in love with this monster i know i'm not gonna stop until you are mine. (:

[@rhyfel1]

I have the red and black version and for such a big watch its very comfortable, I love it, thanks for the video.

[@toddreaux1755]

I had 2 and love the watch!! Best G-shock ever in my opinion.

[@fortolatola548]

Cool watch, but the digits size just like the "Legend" F-91

[@jinbei49]

i have the exact same king. really love it.

[@abdullaahmed2409]

Thank you for your reviews

[@callejamiguel94]

I have the negative face all black. I hate that I can't see the time quick I have to stare and think is it 5 or 6 o'clock. I bought it because I need a tough watch for my work. I'll try to buy this one someday

[@gx913rsv1]

Wondering if you would be able to shed any light on following: Do you see the "greyish" solar panel border lines that go all the way around the edge of the watch, which act as the border enclosing all the solar panel compartments, these borderlines all look to be the same greyish colour all the way around. A friend has a brand new GX-BB56-1DR, except in his watch, some parts of the solar border lines are greyish in colour and some parts of them are copper coloured? What is your opinion of that? It does not seem to be normal from seeing all the other GX-56BB-1's on yt etc?? Many thanks.

[@OliverKoolO]

Thanks I'm wearing an old King now. It really last and wears like an indestructible watch.

[@Antti79]

Great tip about the difference in models! I almost bought a GW-56 thinking it has Tough Solar and Multiband 6.

[@simoncrawford350]

Great in the positive display! Looking forward to the full tutorial👍🍻

[@Manny4356]

People have told me I should add a King to my collection. If I had to do that, it would definitely be this model. Even though I have a tiny 5 and a half inch wrist, I'd still wear this watch for days, especially since the squares are my favorite G-Shocks.

[@villewintermaul1907]

Lol how do your arms not just break all the time🤣🤣

[@SeniorEdge]

hi...do you have an idea where i can get a better buckle thant this silver one ? i want a dark, Maybe even black buckle and of Course, completly made out of metal :)

[@mak.alagic]

Pozdrav :) Why do we have American date formats mm/dd and not dd/mm? After wearing G Schock for a long time I still can't use to this feature. Is it possible to change it? BR

[@WatchGeek]

Some models like the GW-B5600 can do it

[@slickwunbanghouse7257]

Mine is gx but looks the same as one in video I've replaced strap got mine over ten years ago second hand I'm 6ft4 so watch works for me

[@mr.amateur8272]

What home city to select if your home city is not there in the selection like the Philippines?

[@spy8464BB]

As of today it is $338.00 on Amazon. I bought mine in May of 2021 and paid $280.00. I like the dual time on the front screen. It's a very big watch but it is really awesome. I have named mine G-Rex. Sometimes I call it Godzilla, either way it is definitely one of my favorite G-Shocks. Wait a minute all my G-shocks are great. I cant make my mind up.

[@matthew7027]

G-rex! What a beautiful name... From now on yours have a brother.

[@yudhaprasastya4205]

I have the BB version of this, what a great piece with a great price. I want to purchase the JDM version but still to expensive for me lol...

[@raheelx4700]

Thanks for the review. Gigantic but good watch.

[@davehall7326]

Best of the "Sasquatch" G's in my opinion. Thanks as always for the post.

[@simonbeasley989]

Just got a GX56 (non MB6) at a discount price. It is ridiculously big, but I absolutely love it! Wrist is quite thin and for such a monster I have to say it fits quite nicely.

[@cnnlt200]

@2:11. Ending up buying a extra gxw 56. Bought a gx 56 and didn't knew it didn't has atomic time keeping lol. I don't think it's to big. Fits my wrist very well.

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

Yeah, the regular GX-56 lacks atomic timekeeping, but the GXW-56 includes it. There's not much difference in price between the models, at least where I am.

[@evoste]

I do like this but a bit too big for my puny 7 inch wrists, even my Rangeman is pushing it, wears well though.

[@nikonn90]

Great content! I just ordered a multi band version in black and red. But I am a bit skeptical since there keep up coming stories about this watch always fogging up. Since this should be beater watch for outdoor/water /mountainbiking I am not sure if I should really keep it. How are your experiences with this model? Greetings from Germany

[@WatchGeek]

This one started fogging up as well after about 2 years, but it wasn't bad and it doesn't seem to affect the functionality. Apparently it has a double glass and that space between fogs up sometimes, but there is no moisture getting inside where the movement is, so it won't harm the watch

[@nikonn90]

@@WatchGeek thanks for the reply. So does the Condensation go away quickly? If it does this would even be up to spec by Casio . The Statement that it shouldnt stay that way and you shouldnt See massive amount of moisture inside the case (for example drops). I am considering sending it back, but I've read that there are other G Shock models that can show such a thing.

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

​​@@nikonn90For some reason the squares are more prone to this than all other G-Shocks. I'm not sure if that's because squares are much more popular, and therefore more likely to have issues raised for them. I'd avoid this G-Shock if you're concerned about fogging issues.

[@dodzb7362]

orayyyt new upload :)

[@avelinoribeiro]

Can you do a video comparing the GXW56 with a GD350? Thanks.

[@WatchGeek]

I would need to get the GD350 first

[@JMK15]

a ribeio GD 350 is a great watch. Love the one push count down that vibrates. Illumination is great. Can’t tell you how many times the 5 seconds of light saved me in a dark spot.

[@avelinoribeiro]

@@JMK15 I agree, it's my favorite G-Shock watch.

[@JMK15]

@@avelinoribeiro I want to get something new, but nothing matches the functions. I like how the advertising on the watch is not visible from a distance. I with the solar square showed the time in the stop watch function (watch geek agrees)! This king is just too big for me. I might just get a GW 5600 and deal with the hard to push buttons.

[@Adam_Newman]

How does it compare in size to the gg 1000 ?

[@WatchGeek]

I think it's slightly larger

[@user-du8tg4wh3k]

What are your thoughts on legibility compared to other non smart G Shocks?

[@MannyScoot]

Is this watch larger than my GPW-2000 ?

[@MrMorisman]

what is a.el above secondary ?

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

It's a beast of a watch but still pretty cool!

[@DJJoeFreitas]

I've never seen one in person, but it seems to be about the same size as a GA700. Am I wrong, or is everyone complaining about the "ridiculous" size of the GWX-56 for nothing??

[@dl6633]

This is going to be my 9th G-Shock watch! 🙏

[@jorgeperez3122]

Is this watch bigger than the rangeman ?

[@loganholmberg2295]

This is probably the only square I don't need an adapter for but they only offer it with the stupid negative display in Canada. 😞

[@JogBird]

the yellow lcd tint makes it look old or broken

[@WatchGeek]

Nope, it makes it look COOL 😁

[@aboood661013141]

Why it’s discontinued any idea?

[@doctorhydro]

I have the original GX-56 (positive display) and a coveted GX-56BG (black and gold with gold screws...which my jeweller unfortunately broke). Love this watch and it's made for a wrist my size....a smaller square just looks silly.

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

Did your jeweller pay you any compensation for breaking your watch?

[@chentequilichini7182]

Awesome watch got 3 of them!

[@atomicorang]

I own only one gshock.. I love them.

[@bodie463]

Mine is being delivered tomorrow 👌

[@williamstalvey6920]

Henry Rollins wore one for a long time and now doesnt wear a watch and he needs to stick that cool watch back on

[@yoda1919]

how much does the battery last?

[@stoundingresults]

Tough solar, 10 years maybe.

[@williamthomas5780]

My next g-shock? I'm thinking yeah. Fun, tough as a stone and jdm.

[@williamthomas5780]

You're really on the ball keeping track of the comments. Not only considerate but good business as well. Thank you for all of it.

[@DANKERBRIAN]

Great review! Pls try to do one on the gd350...it's got to be one of the nicest 'G's ever at it's price!.

[@rangeroverl322]

Where can I buy this from please

[@stoundingresults]

Ebay. Japanese sellers or if you're lucky a US listing

[@mozzberg590]

My next G-Shock, I just wish they made this model in other colors. Thanks

[@WatchGeek]

There are other colors especially if you go for the non atomic version

[@rhyfel1]

I have the red and black version there are other colour variants but I think they where all the original production run.

[@mikestone9129]

I WISH YOU WOULD TELL US YOUR WRIST SIZE WHEN DOING THE WRIST CHECK.

[@WatchGeek]

I usually do, it's 6,7"

[@skyclarking-123]

What is that bumper music?

[@mrbacchus6127]

Huge but still same size numerals?

[@WatchGeek]

Yes, that is what makes it both ridiculous and cool at the same time 😄

[@Bjustis2222]

Your awesome sir ;)

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks 😊

[@williamthomas5780]

You're really on the ball keeping track of the comments. Not only considerate but good business as well. Thank you for all of it.

[@WatchGeek]

Thanks for appreciating that😁

[@scotthaan1046]

I have this watch but I ended up wearing it very rarely because it's so uncomfortable to wear due to its size even though I am a pretty big guy.

[@giffyfaces]

Do you want to sell it to me

[@stoundingresults]

Flip the bands.

[@simonforryan4192]

I have been trying to find this watch with a positive display from many places but it has been discontinued. Would you be willing to sell this watch to a genuine lover of this watch?

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

Have you tried Chrono24? I think this watch should be available in the JDM.

[@HLi-eu5er]

You can still find them in Japan. I've bought one in the past: it cost me €280,-

[@zizane55]

Where can i bought this beast? Its so better lookin than my basic black king🥰

[@freeamerican2313]

Love these watch, I would trade my Rangeman 9400 in mint condition for it

[@bastieniezzi6539]

I have been looking forward to you getting one of these on the channel. I have 8 inch wrists so it is on my wish list for a while. I just can’t decide between the green display you have or the negative display version.

[@WatchGeek]

Go for the positive!!! They are always easier to read, and in case of this model it actually looks cooler than the negative. Style wise, this green one is one of the best looking positive displays I have seen, it just goes perfectly with this watch

[@bastieniezzi6539]

Thanks 👍

[@razvandamian4885]

I've had both and after a while I've sold the negative and kept the positive display. The yellowish/green display is in my opinion one of the best looking colour of the g-shocks displays and the coordination with the rest of the watch is just 👌.

[@bastieniezzi6539]

Razvan Damian Thanks guys. I will go with the green positive. 👍

[@adsagp]

Nice watch, quite the beast! I love that it is positive display. I wear the Rangeman 9400 daily. How does the size of the King compare with the Rangeman?

[@marvellgilmore1024]

I just bought one because Amazon cancel my order for the gravity Master so I got the king of g shock and instead. An And don't worry I'm a big guy I can rock it All Man for the lady's but spin my money on me😂 PS5 will be mine soon as well. Giving all three of my other G-Shocks in to my too nephews and my niece

[@jmmartin7766]

Woah... I've got a 6&1/4" wrist, & thought I'd never find a G-shock I could wear until I came across my G-100. And lately, I've been thinking about a 5600 series digital. But, this new one? Lol-- I don't think so... I wish Casio would take some of their 'feminized' Baby-Gs & market them to men who can't wear their behemoth products. That's essentially what my G-100 is, and they'd make more money off of me that way...

[@mb2776]

I have a 6 inch wrist and a g9000 with nato wears really well!

[@furballbear]

I prefer positive screens.

[@kv9395]

Look at that Croatian on that gshock! Not look at that gshock on that Croatian!😂😂😂

[@WatchGeek]

Haha so true

[@Mark-P]

I’d wear this watch, and I have skinny wrists!

[@kv9395]

Legend has it this watch is so big it reviewed watchgeek not the other way round😂😂

[@111111111Tiger]

Epic watch and hard to acquire

[@RONALD511]

MAKES MEN LOOK MACHO AS HELL

[@MrDudezProductionz]

Lol, I don't know why I don't like the case. It looks like a 4 leaf clover.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Looks like a G-Shock ate another G-Shock.

[@WatchGeek]

Haha indeed it does 😄

[@MK-rt1ec]

Thanks for the review Love your detailed videos, sadly this one has ended so fast. The positive display is a way nicer Alpha Gel is available also at GD-X6900fb

[@crawdad62]

Small watch is a trend. I prefer a large watch. Thank goodness for G’s.

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

It's a shame this G-Shock has fogging issues, otherwise it would be a kickass digi watch for big wrists.

[@BarnOwl61]

I like a bigger watch, but this is to much. Let others enjoy please!

[@edgeart9265]

G-SHOCKS GXW56 Color Red please in you video !

[@scottk.9835]

Just picked one of these up...kind of disappointed for the price. Buttons are hard to press. Seems like a cheap and basic watch to me.

[@edgeart9265]

Put a Ring G Shock-GXW56 color Red please. 👍🏻

[@alexanderferry13]

Ben 10 watch...but Im interested :D

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

The Ominitrix isn't octagonal, lol. I'd say the Mudmaster is more similar to it.

[@inakicarrasco1414]

hola

[@stoundingresults]

Buenas tardes.

[@mihaiuk41]

Fantastic reviews! Just wondering what do you think about this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHrEh5Jnh92tmKc I think that looks lovely despite the size and weight... Any thoughts!

[@thebarak]

Dear Casio, it is larger time and date that people want. This giant King still has 5mm high time and 3mm high date! Quite silly really.

[@WatchGeek]

😂😂

[@luka..]

I love this channel,but I hate g shock reviews,just a nother quartz watch,that I had in middle school and threw in to the garbage later,I only like mechanical wctches,the ones that will get passed from generation to generation,not a plastic/digital/quartz watch that will not stand the test of time,bcs when smart watch prices go under 100$,the g shocks will be forgotten cause they are just a better version and have more gimicky functions for people who don't realy like a well decorated movement,blued hands,real comlications Sry for my bad english,g shocks are ok,but if you have only digital/quartz watches in your collection you have 0 knowlege for watchei Just my oppinion that I wanted to share,sorry for my bad english

[@WatchGeek]

To he honest g shocks can easily Outlast mechanical watches as there is no service needed, you just replace straps and sometimes the bezel. But mechanical watches have to be serviced or they fall apart beyond repair. Unfortunately people rarely service mechanical watches unless there is a problem which is wrong