When they release it, I’m totally buying the one with “negative-negative” display where it’s all black everywhere and you can’t tell the time at all (that’s what the app is for)! Nice vid, RR! That stonewashed one is dope.
This one is a killer: all basics you need are here no useless add-on, full metal and a 10 month solar battery with a power saving mode. I’ve just charged once in the sun and check the level and that’s it. I won’t worry about it. Just have to wear it. 😎👍
I have the black and gold variants as well as the 5000-1 with the resin band. Love them all. Thanks for mentioning Gi-Shock-Go channel. I have bought numerous watches from him. He’s an awesome guys.
Yes, agree. It looks much better in real world situations than photo/videos or under the harsh, over lit glare of a typical watch shop. Someone mentioned the term “stealth wealth” on one of the comment sections for this watch. It does exude an understated class - which is no mean feat for a watch type traditionally associated with the nerdy, pocket protector set. As a side bar, I initially picked up Gold ‘Thanos’ variant but returned it the following day for this. Classy but without the Bangkok tuk tuk style sensibility ;-)
Mr. Random Rob, I'm with you sir! I'm already on my 5th G-Shock and I'm looking to get the GMWB5000-1 (the "Metal Square" with the black rubber strap) after looking at your head-to-head review of the full metal and the "rubber strap" version. Your surprise at the comfort of the rubber strap convinced me. You seemed genuinely surprised 🙂👍🏼
I converted my GD into the "vintage" V model with the original bezel and bracelet from the V and it was still cheaper than a real V. The GD is awesome for it's price.
I don't think WWVB shut down was ever seriously going to happen. It was proposed, but it seems like as part of a budget from NIST. I think as a sort of "this is what we'll have to do if our budget reduces from X -> Y" type thing. It hasn't happened, and I don't think it realistically can. So many important pieces of infrastructure would have issues if it shut down.
I picked up my first and only digital watch, a Hamilton PSR and love it! Very true to the first LED watch ever made by Hamilton/ Pulsar P2 at a very reasonable $500 USD taxes in out the door.
You mention scratches and patina but a scratch on the polished watch won’t look good. You’ll get a glaring silver coloured line contrasting against the black. This is the problem with painted steel watches. Go natural silver then it won’t look as bad and you can polish it. You can’t polish painted steel!
As much as I like casio, putting a metal case on a gshock doesn't cost $400-$500. The titanium ones are even worse. They overprice them for collectors and gshock fanatics, and it's unfortunate that it's working.
Expensive, yes. I recently got one for a great deal and I can vouch for the quality. Most watches, especially quartz end up using very cheap movements anyway. So you end up paying for the case and design. G shock squares just offer different cases for a different price, and the movement (module) is known to be robust and well made. I don't see anything wrong with the way they choose to price it.
Gmw models are great but not worth over 400. Got a brand new gmw b5000d for 320 and even that was kinda expensive.. too bad that the prices on their metal squares are so over-bloated.
>Is the clasp durable and wouldn't come off easily if pulled? I bought a different watch for working security at work but this same style of clasp. It could literally just pop open if pressure is hard enough on the clasp
Bob can you adjust the ambient back light brightness so that the negative display is illuminated more and those easier to see at a glance? Can you do that through the app?
No, all divers look pretty much the same; the square G-shocks all look about the same. Yes, all running shoes look about the same, just change the logo
Ive never spent so much on a watch. But i dont think i can help it. I want it! But i have a quick question before i buy what (is for me) an expensive watch. If i wanted this as a “one watch collection” (at least for now) could this be a good option? Like for you “watch guys” would it be bad it I wore this with my business casual/business formal??
I have the resin version with the poor negative display and combi bracelet. I love it! But sometimes I feel like maybe it doesn’t match my more “professional” attire. I want to upgrade it to this better screen and metal case! Someone tell me it will look good with a suite so I can justify it to myself😂😂😭😭
Hey bud, I have the resin blacked out gxb5600 as well and it looks really good with my business suit on the daily ! And it’s not a self proclaimed assessment, people appreciate it and it does get noticed…. I mean who are we up against in this day and age? Ugly apple watches ? 🤣 anyway get your steel square bud and IMO they are your special occasion watch when you need that extra bling 🤑
@@RandomRobReviews I’m mainly on a CNC lathe. I might get on a manual machine. Fairly clean. I was looking at the range man, but it’s just too big. I’ve got a 7.5 wrist. Any other options you recommend?
@@dillonquick5134 7.5” wrist you can wear any and all of them. Do you want digital or analog? The MTGB2000 is very cool as well. Metal and plastic squares are all great. Pick couple and try them.
To each their own. I own a bunch of G-SHOCKS but I prefer the squares as they fit nicely under long sleeve shirts, flannels, etc which comes in extremely handy here in Canada. Like Rob said, why water is wet
@@toddmarten1364 I like squares but they look so small on my 7.5" wrist. I live in Northern Illinois where it gets super cold and wear a large round G-Shock. Not too bad with most long sleeve shirts and coats. Water isn’t wet by itself, but it makes other materials wet when it sticks to the surface of them.
I would not pay $600 US for this G Shock. I love G Shock’s/Casio’s but nah! Yes I have lesser resin model G Shock with solar & Bluetooth & it’s brilliant! There’s too many other more desirable watches on my radar to even contemplate this model.👎🏼
I love Blacked out watches. More quality watch companies need to produce completely blacked out models.
I think they already do
Just bought my first GShock today and this model was it.
I love my black all metal! I wear it all the time!
I wear my gold full metal g shock every day also. I'm thinking about getting this one.
When they release it, I’m totally buying the one with “negative-negative” display where it’s all black everywhere and you can’t tell the time at all (that’s what the app is for)! Nice vid, RR! That stonewashed one is dope.
I was able to see the display on mine so I painted it over and that fixed it.
This one is a killer: all basics you need are here no useless add-on, full metal and a 10 month solar battery with a power saving mode. I’ve just charged once in the sun and check the level and that’s it. I won’t worry about it. Just have to wear it. 😎👍
I have the black and gold variants as well as the 5000-1 with the resin band. Love them all. Thanks for mentioning Gi-Shock-Go channel. I have bought numerous watches from him. He’s an awesome guys.
Yes, agree. It looks much better in real world situations than photo/videos or under the harsh, over lit glare of a typical watch shop.
Someone mentioned the term “stealth wealth” on one of the comment sections for this watch. It does exude an understated class - which is no mean feat for a watch type traditionally associated with the nerdy, pocket protector set.
As a side bar, I initially picked up Gold ‘Thanos’ variant but returned it the following day for this. Classy but without the Bangkok tuk tuk style sensibility ;-)
Best looking full metal square IMO
This is the nicest looking GShock IMO. My grail digital watch! Cheers.
They need to make a super Mario or Nintendo collaboration! Those bricks just remind me of Super Nintendo! Lol
they already made it. dw5600smb. but still no bricks. it makes me sad.
I just purchased this watch and it's gorgeous. I have this one and the wine red square. Both beautiful.
Glad to see you've finally pulled the trigger for the Breitling SO. I did so too (well, kinda 😉)
Mr. Random Rob, I'm with you sir! I'm already on my 5th G-Shock and I'm looking to get the GMWB5000-1 (the "Metal Square" with the black rubber strap) after looking at your head-to-head review of the full metal and the "rubber strap" version.
Your surprise at the comfort of the rubber strap convinced me. You seemed genuinely surprised 🙂👍🏼
Might have got this over the plain steel if I did it again. That negative LCD is good
I wish Casio would make their other g shocks look cool like the squares. Most are hulking giants that look tacky.
I disagree. The new MTG-B2000 is gorgeous which was made smaller this time.
@@pittss2c601 Dude. It's 55mm. Cool but in no way is that not still a GIANT watch.
@@brianbellamy5958 Or maybe you could lift some heavy dumbbells and grow your arms a little
@@pittss2c601 LOL, we certainly know who the 'dumbbell' is now.
@@pittss2c601 Yes. Let's all lift weights and take Rhoids so we can wear giant G Shocks. Ha ha
Full metal black g shock is more harder to find than hens teeth and as a result getting more expensive, Amazon is selling them for $900 (AUS)
Couple ebay japanese sellers selling it for about 550 USD which converts to 780 AUD these days
@@jackcui777 .....bargain 👍
I just ordered this exact watch, new for about $450. My first G Shock Square.
Lowkey kinda excited about that red square coming out soon. Looks pretty sharp tbh also my black square is easily my favorite watch ever
GMW-B5000's use STN displays, which are much more legible than standard (TN) displays.
Love mine. I modded a B5600 display to positive and put it in my this black B5000. Looks so so good (btw, its not patina. It's just weathered :))
I converted my GD into the "vintage" V model with the original bezel and bracelet from the V and it was still cheaper than a real V. The GD is awesome for it's price.
Where did you buy the spare parts of the V? Thanks!
@@vnx1980 Watchband Berlin here in Germany.
I have one it’s beat to hell I love it. Got it for $225.
Wow where did you find that deal? For 225 I’d buy but not for 600
With the exchange rate and tax refund I can buy this for 380$ in Tokyo right now. Insane deal
I love love G Shocks.
Great watch. Have it. Love it.
It’s a sweet watch and has some heft. Although I like it, I’m looking to sell mine.
This watch with gbX-100 display and sapphire would be ultimate watch.
I don't think WWVB shut down was ever seriously going to happen. It was proposed, but it seems like as part of a budget from NIST. I think as a sort of "this is what we'll have to do if our budget reduces from X -> Y" type thing. It hasn't happened, and I don't think it realistically can. So many important pieces of infrastructure would have issues if it shut down.
I'd really like it if they release a positive display variant of this, much like GWM-5610.
I modded mine. looks so much better in my opinion
I love all your G-Shock square videos. This black steel one is definitely in my future!!
Thx for that!
STN LCD 👍
Cheers,
I am confused between silver and black
I picked up my first and only digital watch, a Hamilton PSR and love it! Very true to the first LED watch ever made by Hamilton/ Pulsar P2 at a very reasonable $500 USD taxes in out the door.
I can buy this watch right now but should I? I don’t know if I prefer this or a diver. HELP
Should I be worried that this is only $460 on Amazon vs $600 on other sites? Not tryin to buy a fake.
You mention scratches and patina but a scratch on the polished watch won’t look good. You’ll get a glaring silver coloured line contrasting against the black.
This is the problem with painted steel watches. Go natural silver then it won’t look as bad and you can polish it. You can’t polish painted steel!
As much as I like casio, putting a metal case on a gshock doesn't cost $400-$500. The titanium ones are even worse. They overprice them for collectors and gshock fanatics, and it's unfortunate that it's working.
Expensive, yes. I recently got one for a great deal and I can vouch for the quality. Most watches, especially quartz end up using very cheap movements anyway. So you end up paying for the case and design. G shock squares just offer different cases for a different price, and the movement (module) is known to be robust and well made. I don't see anything wrong with the way they choose to price it.
Gmw models are great but not worth over 400. Got a brand new gmw b5000d for 320 and even that was kinda expensive.. too bad that the prices on their metal squares are so over-bloated.
>Is the clasp durable and wouldn't come off easily if pulled? I bought a different watch for working security at work but this same style of clasp. It could literally just pop open if pressure is hard enough on the clasp
For recharge, just put watch for 12h under LED (which doesn't generate heat! Just light) desk lamp set for max, and you are good for long time 😁
It does actually have a power level on the watch.....but only displays "low".
You can also see the power level in the app one you telephone. Regards
Hello, which watch do you think resists scratches better, GMW B5000GD or GMW B5000MB?
Thank you so much.
Bob can you adjust the ambient back light brightness so that the negative display is illuminated more and those easier to see at a glance? Can you do that through the app?
You can adjust the time that the light stays on, either 2 or 4 seconds. There is no way to adjust the brightness.
thanks so much
You preordering the GMWB5000MB-1 today? Thoughts on this piece, I'm thinking about doing it too.
I’m new to watches for the most part. Is it possible to swap the strap to a cloth strap or something?
Wish the titanium one came with a negative display
❤ What sizes is it suitable for? since I have a 16.5 cm wrist
These are like divers: you’ve seen one you’ve seen ‘em all!
No, all divers look pretty much the same; the square G-shocks all look about the same. Yes, all running shoes look about the same, just change the logo
I guess all blondes are the same and knives and cars?
@@davidcurtis6347 Geez, are you suggesting that they (divers and gshock) don’t all look pretty much the same?
There's some truth to that. 👍
What is the watch positive display reference at 7:30 plz ??
it's one of the best and most expensive. made of titanium. gmwb5000tb
How long do these solar shock last before the battery usually gives out completely? 5 years? 10? 20?
My 5610 is getting up in age, no issue yet.
Pretty common to go 10 years or more easily.
Is the display their stn display that more visible or there standard negative thats hard to see?
You are correct, this is the only G-SHOCK line which is using STN LCD. Great clarity. The old negative display in other watches was very hard to read.
Does this come in a non blacked out watch face?
Ive never spent so much on a watch. But i dont think i can help it. I want it! But i have a quick question before i buy what (is for me) an expensive watch. If i wanted this as a “one watch collection” (at least for now) could this be a good option? Like for you “watch guys” would it be bad it I wore this with my business casual/business formal??
I have the resin version with the poor negative display and combi bracelet. I love it! But sometimes I feel like maybe it doesn’t match my more “professional” attire. I want to upgrade it to this better screen and metal case! Someone tell me it will look good with a suite so I can justify it to myself😂😂😭😭
Hey bud, I have the resin blacked out gxb5600 as well and it looks really good with my business suit on the daily ! And it’s not a self proclaimed assessment, people appreciate it and it does get noticed…. I mean who are we up against in this day and age? Ugly apple watches ? 🤣 anyway get your steel square bud and IMO they are your special occasion watch when you need that extra bling 🤑
@@hafeez1hammad Thanks man!!
Another negative LCD display model. 😩 I really don't understand the point of these.
I like the negative display more cos it gives a modern restoration look just like for the cars.
Rob what's the difference between this one and the GMW-B5000GDLTD-1ER Limited edition 500 pieced?
Hello, what is the name of the patina Model? Is it possibile ti find it? Thank you.
It was a limited model, I made video on them when they came out. Forget model number
Ok but if i want to look for it how should i do?
gshock gwm-b5000v
Waiting for casio to add a quick adjust device on their clasps
Some Protrek have it. PRW-3100FC for example
GX-56 "the King"....but $200 is grocery and gas money. ⌚
How to adjust light to 5 seconds
My day to day work watch
Stunning watch but way too much money for my liking
Love the G shock square vids! Are you going to have the all red full metal square on the channel when they release it?
Hope so
How to set 3 seconds light
I saw a fake one of these that was smart touch screen. would be cool as hell if they turned this into a trekwatch one day.
Did you sold the Gold One?
Nope
Would this be a good edc watch for a machinist?
Modern machinist works fairly clean?
@@RandomRobReviews I’m mainly on a CNC lathe. I might get on a manual machine. Fairly clean. I was looking at the range man, but it’s just too big. I’ve got a 7.5 wrist. Any other options you recommend?
@@dillonquick5134
7.5” wrist you can wear any and all of them. Do you want digital or analog? The MTGB2000 is very cool as well. Metal and plastic squares are all great. Pick couple and try them.
I needed to *not* see this video!
Why do you only like square watches? The new MTG-B2000 is gorgeous. Only liking square watches is a strange fetish.
I like all or most watches, but I really like the squares. Why is water wet
To each their own. I own a bunch of G-SHOCKS but I prefer the squares as they fit nicely under long sleeve shirts, flannels, etc which comes in extremely handy here in Canada. Like Rob said, why water is wet
@@toddmarten1364 I like squares but they look so small on my 7.5" wrist. I live in Northern Illinois where it gets super cold and wear a large round G-Shock. Not too bad with most long sleeve shirts and coats. Water isn’t wet by itself, but it makes other materials wet when it sticks to the surface of them.
I have 4 B2000s. 😂
I would not pay $600 US for this G Shock. I love G Shock’s/Casio’s but nah! Yes I have lesser resin model G Shock with solar & Bluetooth & it’s brilliant! There’s too many other more desirable watches on my radar to even contemplate this model.👎🏼
Black Watches Matter
Meh
I just got my wrist on one of these bad boys brand new from japan 💯⌚️🫡💪🏼 can't wait for it to arrive. Ty for the video 📹