Tough solar and multi band 6 are enough for me. They know we want a 5600/5610 with a MIP, it's be selling like hot cakes, but pretty sure they won't make it or in many years.
I completely agree. A G-Shock Square with an MIP display, and normal 5600 or 5610 functions plus vibrating alarm and hourly signal would suit me perfectly. Or a simpler GBD 200 would also be nice. In future videos please address the display size differences between the H5600 and the GBD 200. Thanks!
Who is this for? Me! Someone who loves wearing watches, love my mechanicals but cant go running with. I dont want the distraction of a smartwatch and dont want a fitness tracker on one and watch on the other hand. Want a gshock. So this is a best of both worlds
The issue with the stopwatch without the 1/100s should be the physical limitations of MIP refresh rate. They are not fast enough to “animate” the 1/100s time. That will take time for MIP display to mature further in the refresh rate department. May be not now but in the future. Knowing Casio is always innovating stuffs. I am sure they will find a way soon.
@@stfuplsok nah the GBD 200 would be a way better platform. It’s the perfect size the buttons are way more comfortable. It feels already set up for this it’s just missing the HR monitor. It’s also more modern looking.
Yup! I’m going for the MIP on the GBD-200-2ER (the fantastic blue version you reviewed!) I truly hope G-Shock listens to you and create a “normal” 5600 version with the MIP display 🤞🏼😄 (By the way, I suspect that, on the MIP displays, they don’t have a good enough refresh rate to display the 10th & 100th of a second … I’m looking into this further). Thanks for your insight and hope all is well in your neck of the woods 😊👍🏼
Those recessed adjust buttons were an easy fix. I just bought an old used square for cheap, and swapped out the short buttons on 3 of my squares, for the longer ones.. Plus all the extra screws (which go for roughly $20 USD per set of 4), case back, module, etc.
Great honest review and I agree with you on Casio being behind in the smartwatch department. It's something that's bothered me for years when Casio releases a watch they either screw up on the display like people wanting a positive display but decide to release a watch in negative display. Or the just mess up the exterior design of a watch like the watch you reviewed for example.
I’ve had mine for four days now and it’s great. I was jonesing for a square, and also wanted to finally start tracking my health. As you say, win-win. I think it helps if you’re comfortable with using the app to get the most out of the tracking. Also, I haven’t had any issues with pressure marks.
hello, what about notifications, can you separate them? Or if you turn on connection you have to receive all the notifications that your phone is receiving? Did the update it?
I wonder what is the problem with the smart watch function? I am looking for my first smart watch function to be honest but I find it is not for everyone, wonder whyyy..
@@nizangkerplunkbecause people says that smart watches looks ugly for some reason but it’s alright for the smart watches but am in mechanical watch and g-shocks
@@AmateurPhotographer12 yeah me too. I think other smart watches that looks like Apple or Samsung kind of that is ugly. But this is Casio smart watch that looks like G-shock except it is fully digital (not very different) to me.
Great vid and honest review MWC! Honestly, Casio lost me at the word "charger" on this one. I love the square. I'm literally wearing a 5610 as I write this. But in this case, I'll keep waiting for a "regular" square with a MIP display. Keep the fantastic vids coming!
while they really tried to swing for the fences... I can't help but feel like I really would've just appreciated the classic square we've always known and loved being given the updated display like you mentioned towards the end (if it could also have Electro Luminescence, that'd be an extra little cherry).
I really appreciate your honest review especially knowing how much you love the Casio brand and GShock in general. Excellent review and hopefully GShock will see this and take a few pointers to heart when they make their next watch.
I own the GBD200 and use it as my regular watch. the display readability is simply amazing. I tried the 5600, but it wasn't really for me. I do like the slightly more modern look of the gbd200 (black). I think it looks like an evolution of the regular 5600 make. I don't use the smart features, turnt off bluetooth and notifications. The only thing is use is the step counter. Which is just a neat feature to know how you're doing - but I don't sync it anywhere. The watch will display a full week of steps (kind of) and thats enough for me. The bigger buttons on the gbd200 are a blessing and I would also suggest that Casio should make a MIP display version w/o any smart features for the 5600 makes and a reduced gbd version too. Until then enjoy your current G-Shock watches - they are nice - arent't they!?! :)
As an owner of GBD-200 I'd like to leave here a few thoughts: 1) if you're a runner/hiker - you definitely will pick Garmin or smth very precisely because each of your calories is important. So G-Shock will be an outsider in this category 2) if you're a skater - you would not take care about steps, but neither Casio nor any other brand will not measure the length of your gap or grinded distance. So all these "smart" features are dumb 3) for watch lovers there is no sense to keep constant walking measurements | other activities because you have to find a space on your wrist for other watches you have in your collection and you're not Princess Diana to wear 2 watches at a time Overall if Casio will add tough solar, remove all that "sporty" stuff but I would be still able to see notifications on my wrist for 10+ years - I'm the first in a waiting list!
I've got a blue GBD-200 which has the best display and I'm very happy with it. The only thing is missing is maybe a solar. But personally just can't understand why people are obsessed with solar? GBD -200 It is a lot cheaper so chancing the battery every a few years what is wrong with that? And be honest how many of you guys are out there in the middle of a jungle and worrying one odd day your watch will run out of battery? These are all marketing tricks and we all fall into it! GBD -200 has the Bluetooth connection to your phone which means you get constantly have perfect date and time correction so don't need to connect a satellite for that! Plus it has the other features like step counter, trainer, phone notifications etc. Thanks for the review your are awesome @THE MAD WATCH COLLECTOR
I got mine this week and absolutely love it! I love my gshock squares and I also have a smart watch that I use mainly at the gym. This is the best of both worlds! Let's face it, smart watches are basically wearable smartphones. This gshock does everything I want it to without any of the interruptions, PLUS this thing is actually designed to take a beating unlike smart watches. No fear of this getting damaged at the gym.
My -2 (teal) arrived Sunday. I have a GBD200, but this one will be my new exercise/gym watch. I like the configurable face. You can have a step counter, or heart rate in the top right corner of the main screen (@3:38, in place of the day of week.) On my walks, it of course does the step counting, but also gives notices at each 1-mile mark. In the gym, the heart rate monitor lets me know if I'm pushing too hard. I'd really like to see one with a reverse-MIP, so it looks like a positive-display LCD. I'm sure Casio will eventually offer MIP squares w/o the HR monitor, that sits lower to the wrist.
On fitness trackers and smartwatches, The heart rate monitor and sensors are usually flush with the case back , so it’s a huge problem for this G-Shock.
Hi Russell, Thanks for putting out this video. I totally appreciate that this is a watch that fills the gap for people who want a fitness tracker (polar) but with the look and durability of the classic square g-shock. To purist G-shock lovers, I see this is a no go. For me however, I love the fact that I can go to the gym, even swim and have a wearable and durable watch with the best negative display on the market for every day casual wear all in one. I wear my metal g-shock for tennis and gym all the time, but it's a time only watch. I like that it measures my fitness stats, including the heart rate, (polar is the best in the business). I was hopeful I didn't think I needed another watch, but now I have to likely buy another watch. I have a Fitbit, and a Garmin (The Garmin stopped working after one bang), so not only do I dislike them, they are also not durable, something ironical for a fitness watch lol. This watch will tick all the boxes for me. I do love your content, and value your entertaining and informative reviews. Best from Sydney, Greg
Thanks for being so fast reviewing the bew squared. Totally agree with your thoughs. This week I picked up a Garmin Instinct 2 Solar wich I feel is a much better option if you want a multi functionsport watch with capabilities and rugged uo as a G. Also it reminds me the Gulfman and I albsolute love it. i think Garmin has made a better "modern" G-shock with this model than Casio, it makes me feel sad.
This is the best watch channel on TH-cam by far. U have reignited my love for casio. I have bought 6 in the past week lol. AE 1200, AE 1300, 2 X G SHOCKS, A 163W and F 91w. And shopping for more 😂🤦♂️ keep the vids coming m8 👍
I wear a smartwatch with the full fitness tracking suite, and best thing I've found to deal with wrist comfort is an elastic strap. The regular straps these things come with are never perfect, always either too tight like your wrist shows, or too loose and it doesn't work. Elastic has the give you need for good readings and comfort.
Yeah man, just like I said, all these tech companies keep shooting bricks. Casio could’ve had a hit by just updating the display, but no, they don’t wanna do something that easy. Thank you for the review!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I’ve been thinking about this ever since watching your video, and I have to say I agree, they aren’t going to compete with the big fitness smartwatch brands at this point. Even their most advanced fitness smartwatch is not as useful or user-friendly as the other big brands like Garmin, even if it has more water resistance.
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR i wanted this because i work in hazardous gas zones and true smart watches are not permitted: this probably isnt either but it would pass the visual inspection 😂 and i want step tracking
Wow! Just wow! I almost pulled the trigger on this. I love my squares because I can treat em like a pimp on a blimp! I currently use a tracker and a g-shock. This looked promising. Why this and not a Garmin? Because at 200m water resistance, I can go diving and not think twice about it. But Garmin has the Descent G1 and mk2. Rated at only 100m, they claim they are for diving. But I've been skeptical. Still, I'll likely pick up the G1 now. The shroud thing is just embarrassing, Casio. WTF were you thinking? And WTH wants a paw print on their arm that looks like one toe was yanked off? Fail. Thanks for the honest review. I'd been looking at the GBD 200 or the GBX 200 as the next addition before I heard about this release. Man, I'm heartbroken. I feel like Casio just kicked us all in the who-who-dillies.
Great Analysis. Thanks for the Honest Review! I've got a GBD-200 I'm about to open and wear for review soon... and from your video, it looks like I made the right choice :)
Very interesting , honest and funny review of this model . My question is : could be possible to adapt the MIP display on basic non smart square g shock , eventually with ten years battery ? If it is , why Casio don't realise it' s time to leave the traditional obsolete display ?
For those wanting faster updates on the MIP display, sorry it just can’t be done. Update faster than once per second and the display turns into a grey mush. The once per second update is the price you have to pay for the extreme contrast ratio. Very similar tech to e-reader displays, low power, high contrast, slow to update. That is just the way the tech works and won’t be changing any time soon. So a 5610 with MIP display, Multiband 6, Bluetooth, Tough Solar, but timing functions limited to whole seconds only is the best fans can ever get.
"I've been tagged by yogi bear!"" You inevitably crack me up every vid! Thank you for sharing your passion, your reviews, and keep it all in good fun, you bring a lot of joy to this hobby :)
Russell! You are absolutely right. I'll wait till they put that display in the old faithful. Also - (and probably no one has told you before) - you're fun to watch! ✌️❤️⌚
I agree. All I wanted was a G square with an MIP display, tough solar and multiband 6. I have no use for any of those other features and don't like the thickness that the heart rate sensor adds since I wouldn't ever use it. As for the 3 requirements I do have, I would even be willing to sacrifice tough solar for a battery version that I might have to swap out every couple of years as long as it had MB6 and the MIP display. All we can do is hope though I suppose.
I went for the metal bezel one 😍😍 I absolutely love it 🔥🔥 it was a pain to upgrade the firmware but now is running sweet!!! 😍😍 On my wrist for 3 days straight ❤️
@@NoName-en9jp I fully charged the watch 3 days ago in two hours and still at max, I also enabled automatic light to 5 seconds, 24 hours HR monitoring, alerts and vibration… So far I am quite impressed.
As always, thank you MWC once again you've helped me save money with your honesty reviews. Love my Gs but I'm not going to waste money in something that feels so unfinished.
The G Shock London store have these on sale for £183...at which point I think this watch represents a good deal. I bought the grey/blue model, and it looks great. The screen is super crisp (more so than the GBX), it has a great range of functions (small niggles being that you can only have one World time and the date can't be changed from the American MM/DD format)...I have basically put it on Airplane mode, am wearing it like a "normal" G Shock and will charge it in 9 months time
Great video and Thanks a million! I agree with you. I honestly wish they would just have a standard G-Shock Square with just the MIP Display...no "smart" health features or bluetooth. The "pawprint" is a definite turn off too. The only thing worthwhile is the rechargeable battery. I think I will go for the GBD200 instead. Same MIP Display, but not as thick!
I agree, the GBD200 does all the useful things from this model for far less, and it has a front light button. I don't want to fumble for any button, especially a light button, when working out in low light conditions. That said, I do wish it also had charging and solar capabilities.
The big difference, I feel, is that because the DW-H5600 has a solar panel you don't have to keep turning on the auto-backlight every 6 hours. It's just the setting one time, and it stays like that forever. That REALLY irks me with the GBD-200.
Dead right mate - I am also waiting for a MIP in the Casio Oak GA-B2100 (Solar, Bluetooth, Analogue) but much bigger digital display across the bottom half, (mode dial moved to top left quadrant), with vibration- now THAT would be something. (Casio are like BMW - thousands of models hoping to suit everyone) I cannot read the fine stuff on the dial, nor press the buttons, nor hear the alarm in my GW-M5610.
I've wanted a step counter on a square for a long time. I think the 5610, when it was upgraded to 5610u, should've had this feature added - which fuelled my excitement, a few months ago, by the news of the imminent release of this square. Seems Casio are testing the water, I reckon this is an experimental Gshock. It shows the iconic square is still the heartbeat of Gshock. Doubtlessly with time & refinements, future releases of squares will become smarter. This is just the beginning. As for the price - it's fair, though I've 4 Gs & that's enough for me, (this year), so I don't intend to order.
5610u was 40 years in the making. This new ones seems like a beta...problems with software etc...I can s the future here esp wit MIP. But its not around the corner YET
I bought it because i am a gshock square lover and always want a square gshock that have a heart monitor. This model is something that i wished for a long time. 😊
I have a few smart watches. The recharchable batteries do not last forever. Be prepared to have to replace the battery at some point. So on this watch, does the watch battery just drop in or is it soldered in?
i was excited for this, until i saw the charger. then i knew this wasnt gonna be for me. if takling about the screen though, i feel they could have brought back something like the DW6600 with the new display and the smart stuff, thatwould make more sense
I think Casio really shot themselves in the foot with this watch. I'm a 5610 wearer and saw this lovely mip display and wanted one. I do hiking and mtb-ing so thought the smart fit thingy may be good to use. The more I read about that side of it the more I thought it would be of use (I've had a few health issues recently so it'd be good to have). So then I start looking about (like somebody did below) and found that the Garmin Instinct 2 Solar is almost the same price but a much better watch. And it's temp, shock and water resistant. And it looks like a G-Shock..... So what Casio have done is build a sub par watch that the square enthusiasts won't touch nor will the folks wanting a smart outdoor watch. In fact (on reading Garmin forums) there's lots of G-Shock folks like me who have had their heads turned by Garmin after looking at the DW-H5600. So I bought the Instinct 2 Solar. And I'm sorry (and somewhat G-Shock ashamed) to say that it's brilliant....
Excellent honest review. I agree with you, I wear a G-5600UE-1DR square G-Shock Tough Solar... I just want the same with a MIP display... It would be awesome! If I want a fitness tracking option I'd go for the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar
I got the GBX-100-ER . Love it, just put it in airplane mode to stop the stupid notifications. It’s got MIP screen, step counter, a tide and sun/moon setting which is maybe a bit gimmicky unless you are a surfer but apart from that. All I could ask for is for it to be tough solar. But over a year in and the battery is still going strong
I agree with your assessment!! A plain old 5600 (or 5610) with a MIP display is good enough for me!! I have 3 5600’s and 3 5610’s already, but I think I’d get my wallet out (“GET YA WALLET OUT!!”) for a MIP-display 5600 or 5610..
I also have a MIP g shock and it doesnt count in milisecconds either. Do you think you can't get movement that fast with a MIP display? That's the only reason I can think they do this
I was really excited about these when they were first announced. I love the look of that oh so legible MIP display but I’m not at all interested in the smart watch features. This is a step beyond the GBD-200 which was too smart for me as it was. As you said, it’s not really clear who this is for. It’s too smart watch for traditional watch enthusiasts and not smart watch enough for someone looking for that kind of utility and features 🤷♂️ G Shock was so close to nailing what we want which is a MIP display on a regular Square. Come on G Shock! Give the people what they want! 😂 Fantastic show MWC 👏👏👏👏
I want a regular looking watch that I can wear to almost anything that's a little bit smart (step counter, heart rate monitor, sleep tracking) and I won't need to charge every 2 days. To top it all off, it's gshock, built for clumsy me. It's the perfect watch for me! 😁
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I've just bought the one with the metal surround and the shroud isn't easy to come away. I've also watched other videos where they show you how to remove the shroud and it's not easy to do so! I have 25 shocks and for what it offers and it's low maintenance this watch offers good value for £189.
I just got this watch, and I love it 😂. I wanted a retro watch with modern functions and this is it. I only had it for a week, but haven’t had to charge it yet. The step counter and notifications do their job, and the reason I can’t do the Apple Watch is because I need a reliable device for sleep tracking and I’ve had that thing run out of battery mid sleep, and it’s just frustrating. I was wearing a Huawei GT watch for a few years and it’s basically perfect bar one thing, it has the charm of an aluminium cube. I’m not a hardcore g-shock square fan. I had one in the 90s for a bit, and right now I have another round looking g-shock, a Casio edifice and a Casio calculator watch, so I’m not the hardcore audience, but this is a fun watch. I wish basic smart features in normal looking watches was more of a thing.
Looks wise it's Nirvana but that mound on the back was my first worry As I already have and love my GBD-200 think I'll wait for the tough solar MIP square. I do fancy the heart and oxygen level features in my job as a bin man on wrist comfort is paramount plus its a rough job would defo loose that bezal shroud! Awesome review just saved me £260! 🙂👍
I have a bit of a bone to pick with you sir. Two months ago I was happy camper buying my first automatic (Seiko 5) and fricking thrilled about it. Then you came into my life and turned it upside down. Since that I have bought Dw-5600UE already, already set my eyes on gw-5610UE and Ga-B2100 (green) and slowly developing a sort of an obsession on this particular watch (navy blue). Right now I'm constantly telling myself to wait until my current smartwatch to die until I can buy something to measure my heartrate. So thanks for bringing G-Shock into my life. My wife (and bank account) doesn't like it either, but my son wants my 5600. So win?
Found the channel through a search for this watch model. Great review of the watch. Really appreciate these types of reviews where people aren’t afraid to actually give an opinion on the product. Thanks!
If it had got thinner, it would be interesting, but getting thicker is a step backwards i.m.o. irrespective of the display and is it really a 'G' shock when you can pull the shroud off?! Add the buttons and it's definitely not a winner in my book. Nice honest review.
I have a GBX-100 and love the display but don't have much use for tide/sun/notification functions. Give me a bog-standard g-shock with the MIP display and I'm in! Take my money :)
Waiting for the cheaper version without all the fitness fuctions that just add to cost, and weight, and thickness. Just want a normal square but with the updated screen.
Just got my G-Shock 200 I love it more than my Samsung ultra smartwatch. I got it set up to receive minimal notifications. It is very lightweight and easy to read the time.
Just ordered it! I 've been waiting for long for a 'real' watch that I like the looks, can stay in my watch case for ever and that adds a heart rate monitor functionality.
i just want that display on a 5610u with a combi bracelet. i want the display only for it's clear visibilty at all angles. i don't want bluetooth, i don't want step tracking, i don't want to charge my watch with anything but solar. i don't want any smart features. just that screen with 5610u functionality.
Yep, this one's a big miss. Not terribly interested in so-called "smart" stuff on my wrist, sine the biggest thing that represents to me is One More Damned Thing to have to remember to keep charged. The two Casios in my collection (Edifice world-time chrono & Pro Trek) are Tough Solar set-and-forget (mostly), the rest various flavors of Seiko automatics, and that's pretty much how I'm keeping things.
I bought a GBD200 after seeing your review last year. I love the display, I also have small wrists, and find it wears well. If it was solar powered I think it would be perfect. Had high hopes for this new release from the intro, but the larger size, price tag, and usability make it a definite no for me.
I think I will stick with my two 5610's tbh. It would be nice if they brought a 5610 out with just the new display like this watch. Keeping things simple is the key attraction to the 5610's as a has everything you really need. As you said there are many kinds of fitness watches you can buy out there and are cheaper. Good video but this G-Shock is not for me personally.
I got due to fitness trackers again into watches. I like the functions of those tracks, but i like the looks of a real watch better. Today i just wear g-shocks and i don't really need the fitness functions. Sooo even i wouldn't by this watch. And totally honest, when you do some sort of fitness workout, you will feel those sensors on the back. You need to be as tough as the g-shock itself to rock that watch on daily basis.
just want a regular 5600 with MIP display, tough solar, and Bluetooth. That would be a perfect G-Shock square for me!!!
What's the bluetooth used for?
@@squirrel_76automatically sets the clock
@@0x2fdseems like a lot just for that , if that’s the only reason I’d say no
same! Malaysia don't have that fancy tower to use multiband function, Bluetooth is a must for me, that's why my gmwb5000 really hard to replace
Tough solar and multi band 6 are enough for me. They know we want a 5600/5610 with a MIP, it's be selling like hot cakes, but pretty sure they won't make it or in many years.
Finally a channel that does actual reviews rather than reading over the product info page!
Very kind thank you my friend! I’m just a Casio lover like you!;)
I completely agree. A G-Shock Square with an MIP display, and normal 5600 or 5610 functions plus vibrating alarm and hourly signal would suit me perfectly. Or a simpler GBD 200 would also be nice. In future videos please address the display size differences between the H5600 and the GBD 200. Thanks!
motion sensor to turn on light when you look at the watch too would be nice to have
Vibration yes thanks!
Who is this for? Me! Someone who loves wearing watches, love my mechanicals but cant go running with. I dont want the distraction of a smartwatch and dont want a fitness tracker on one and watch on the other hand. Want a gshock. So this is a best of both worlds
The issue with the stopwatch without the 1/100s should be the physical limitations of MIP refresh rate. They are not fast enough to “animate” the 1/100s time. That will take time for MIP display to mature further in the refresh rate department. May be not now but in the future. Knowing Casio is always innovating stuffs. I am sure they will find a way soon.
I want a colourful mip display like Garmin
This is a shitty reason as my Icw-m100tse-1ajf measures 1/100s while not animating that. It just shows the detailed time after you have pressed stop.
@@NFS-shadethen buy a Garmin ....
@@Jeffrey_van_der_PostExactly what I thought
"I've been tagged by Yogi Bear!" Pure class, love your channel!
I appreciate the effort from Casio but I think I'll hang on to my gbd-200. Great show as always.
Good idea!
I was hoping they would have added these features in the GBD 200 instead.
@@VJ_The_Vigilant_Guitarist then it would be the DW-H5600-1. duh
@@stfuplsok nah the GBD 200 would be a way better platform. It’s the perfect size the buttons are way more comfortable. It feels already set up for this it’s just missing the HR monitor. It’s also more modern looking.
yeah it's also cheaper and I used it mainly for the time.
GBD-200 rules! Bought the lime version a year ago thanks to your review and it's still my goto watch for sports 'n' stuff. Great watch!
Is it still lime? I heared it gets really smudgy after a while
Clearing notifications is a slow, frustrating pain in the ass though.
I wonder if this one is better?
@@stevenkelby2169 совсем немного лучше, но по-прежнему очень неудобно.
I’d love to see a GXW56 king in mip display.
Yup! I’m going for the MIP on the GBD-200-2ER (the fantastic blue version you reviewed!)
I truly hope G-Shock listens to you and create a “normal” 5600 version with the MIP display 🤞🏼😄
(By the way, I suspect that, on the MIP displays, they don’t have a good enough refresh rate to display the 10th & 100th of a second … I’m looking into this further).
Thanks for your insight and hope all is well in your neck of the woods 😊👍🏼
Those recessed adjust buttons were an easy fix. I just bought an old used square for cheap, and swapped out the short buttons on 3 of my squares, for the longer ones.. Plus all the extra screws (which go for roughly $20 USD per set of 4), case back, module, etc.
Great honest review and I agree with you on Casio being behind in the smartwatch department. It's something that's bothered me for years when Casio releases a watch they either screw up on the display like people wanting a positive display but decide to release a watch in negative display. Or the just mess up the exterior design of a watch like the watch you reviewed for example.
I’ve had mine for four days now and it’s great. I was jonesing for a square, and also wanted to finally start tracking my health. As you say, win-win. I think it helps if you’re comfortable with using the app to get the most out of the tracking. Also, I haven’t had any issues with pressure marks.
hello, what about notifications, can you separate them? Or if you turn on connection you have to receive all the notifications that your phone is receiving? Did the update it?
I fell in love with the screen but the moment I heard the smart watch functions… no thank you. Thanks for the review, great job as usual.
Thanks!
I wonder what is the problem with the smart watch function? I am looking for my first smart watch function to be honest but I find it is not for everyone, wonder whyyy..
@@nizangkerplunkbecause people says that smart watches looks ugly for some reason but it’s alright for the smart watches but am in mechanical watch and g-shocks
@@AmateurPhotographer12 yeah me too. I think other smart watches that looks like Apple or Samsung kind of that is ugly. But this is Casio smart watch that looks like G-shock except it is fully digital (not very different) to me.
Great vid and honest review MWC! Honestly, Casio lost me at the word "charger" on this one. I love the square. I'm literally wearing a 5610 as I write this. But in this case, I'll keep waiting for a "regular" square with a MIP display. Keep the fantastic vids coming!
Thank you my friend!!
The smart features make charging it well worth it
while they really tried to swing for the fences... I can't help but feel like I really would've just appreciated the classic square we've always known and loved being given the updated display like you mentioned towards the end (if it could also have Electro Luminescence, that'd be an extra little cherry).
Thanks for watching my friend
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Watching... it's what we do and what we wear. :)
So the EL can decay? No thanks
@@zgSH4DOW nah, I prefer the stronger light even if it doesn't last as long - I'll always take EL over any other back light offering
@Paperfiasco EL would look crap on a MIP display, LEDs are superior.
thanks for the GBD200 reference. I'm thinking getting my first Casio, and I think this is the way to go.
The 5610 or 5000u is the way brother
I really appreciate your honest review especially knowing how much you love the Casio brand and GShock in general.
Excellent review and hopefully GShock will see this and take a few pointers to heart when they make their next watch.
I own the GBD200 and use it as my regular watch. the display readability is simply amazing. I tried the 5600, but it wasn't really for me. I do like the slightly more modern look of the gbd200 (black). I think it looks like an evolution of the regular 5600 make. I don't use the smart features, turnt off bluetooth and notifications. The only thing is use is the step counter. Which is just a neat feature to know how you're doing - but I don't sync it anywhere. The watch will display a full week of steps (kind of) and thats enough for me.
The bigger buttons on the gbd200 are a blessing and I would also suggest that Casio should make a MIP display version w/o any smart features for the 5600 makes and a reduced gbd version too. Until then enjoy your current G-Shock watches - they are nice - arent't they!?! :)
Congrats on hitting the 100k views on this one. Well done!
As an owner of GBD-200 I'd like to leave here a few thoughts:
1) if you're a runner/hiker - you definitely will pick Garmin or smth very precisely because each of your calories is important. So G-Shock will be an outsider in this category
2) if you're a skater - you would not take care about steps, but neither Casio nor any other brand will not measure the length of your gap or grinded distance. So all these "smart" features are dumb
3) for watch lovers there is no sense to keep constant walking measurements | other activities because you have to find a space on your wrist for other watches you have in your collection and you're not Princess Diana to wear 2 watches at a time
Overall
if Casio will add tough solar, remove all that "sporty" stuff but I would be still able to see notifications on my wrist for 10+ years - I'm the first in a waiting list!
Thanks to your review I bought this watch and love it so much!!!! Can't put it down.
I've got a blue GBD-200 which has the best display and I'm very happy with it. The only thing is missing is maybe a solar. But personally just can't understand why people are obsessed with solar? GBD -200 It is a lot cheaper so chancing the battery every a few years what is wrong with that? And be honest how many of you guys are out there in the middle of a jungle and worrying one odd day your watch will run out of battery? These are all marketing tricks and we all fall into it! GBD -200 has the Bluetooth connection to your phone which means you get constantly have perfect date and time correction so don't need to connect a satellite for that! Plus it has the other features like step counter, trainer, phone notifications etc. Thanks for the review your are awesome @THE MAD WATCH COLLECTOR
04:00 gotta agree with Russ, I'm kinda diggin' the shroudless look! think it looks cool without it tbh.
Hahahaha
They need to release a thinner version with no heart monitor, same display in 5610 case with 5610m functionality
Agreed!
I got mine this week and absolutely love it! I love my gshock squares and I also have a smart watch that I use mainly at the gym. This is the best of both worlds! Let's face it, smart watches are basically wearable smartphones. This gshock does everything I want it to without any of the interruptions, PLUS this thing is actually designed to take a beating unlike smart watches. No fear of this getting damaged at the gym.
Superb stuff my friend! Glad you are enjoying it!
exactly i got mine on customised it
Russ you are so funny mate 😂 great video
Thank you !!
Finally!!!!!!!!!!!
Yup, my thoughts exactly. Should have just updated the display on 5610.
My -2 (teal) arrived Sunday. I have a GBD200, but this one will be my new exercise/gym watch. I like the configurable face. You can have a step counter, or heart rate in the top right corner of the main screen (@3:38, in place of the day of week.) On my walks, it of course does the step counting, but also gives notices at each 1-mile mark. In the gym, the heart rate monitor lets me know if I'm pushing too hard. I'd really like to see one with a reverse-MIP, so it looks like a positive-display LCD. I'm sure Casio will eventually offer MIP squares w/o the HR monitor, that sits lower to the wrist.
Agreed! Will wait for the time/stopwatch/timer/dual or world time/alarm -"only" MiP square
Cheers my friend!
On fitness trackers and smartwatches, The heart rate monitor and sensors are usually flush with the case back , so it’s a huge problem for this G-Shock.
Hi Russell, Thanks for putting out this video. I totally appreciate that this is a watch that fills the gap for people who want a fitness tracker (polar) but with the look and durability of the classic square g-shock. To purist G-shock lovers, I see this is a no go. For me however, I love the fact that I can go to the gym, even swim and have a wearable and durable watch with the best negative display on the market for every day casual wear all in one. I wear my metal g-shock for tennis and gym all the time, but it's a time only watch. I like that it measures my fitness stats, including the heart rate, (polar is the best in the business). I was hopeful I didn't think I needed another watch, but now I have to likely buy another watch. I have a Fitbit, and a Garmin (The Garmin stopped working after one bang), so not only do I dislike them, they are also not durable, something ironical for a fitness watch lol. This watch will tick all the boxes for me. I do love your content, and value your entertaining and informative reviews. Best from Sydney, Greg
Thanks for being so fast reviewing the bew squared.
Totally agree with your thoughs. This week I picked up a Garmin Instinct 2 Solar wich I feel is a much better option if you want a multi functionsport watch with capabilities and rugged uo as a G. Also it reminds me the Gulfman and I albsolute love it. i think Garmin has made a better "modern" G-shock with this model than Casio, it makes me feel sad.
Don’t be sad my friend! I don’t think Casio need to do a smart watch personally!
This is the best watch channel on TH-cam by far. U have reignited my love for casio. I have bought 6 in the past week lol. AE 1200, AE 1300, 2 X G SHOCKS, A 163W and F 91w. And shopping for more 😂🤦♂️ keep the vids coming m8 👍
I definitely agree with you. I bought it and am now going to return it. I am a g-shock lover.
I wear a smartwatch with the full fitness tracking suite, and best thing I've found to deal with wrist comfort is an elastic strap. The regular straps these things come with are never perfect, always either too tight like your wrist shows, or too loose and it doesn't work. Elastic has the give you need for good readings and comfort.
This is the one G-SHOCK your gonna find the right fit as it has double the amount of holes which are close together!
I just love your videos man! ....whatever you say! 🤩
Very kind my friend!
Mine arrived yesterday, cracking bit of kit indeed. Wears perfectly on my 7.5 inch wrist.
Congrats my friend!
LOOVE the "click it" part and the joke
Thank you!
Yeah man, just like I said, all these tech companies keep shooting bricks. Casio could’ve had a hit by just updating the display, but no, they don’t wanna do something that easy. Thank you for the review!
I don’t think they need to have a smart watch in their line up!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I’ve been thinking about this ever since watching your video, and I have to say I agree, they aren’t going to compete with the big fitness smartwatch brands at this point. Even their most advanced fitness smartwatch is not as useful or user-friendly as the other big brands like Garmin, even if it has more water resistance.
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR i wanted this because i work in hazardous gas zones and true smart watches are not permitted: this probably isnt either but it would pass the visual inspection 😂 and i want step tracking
Wow! Just wow! I almost pulled the trigger on this. I love my squares because I can treat em like a pimp on a blimp! I currently use a tracker and a g-shock. This looked promising. Why this and not a Garmin? Because at 200m water resistance, I can go diving and not think twice about it. But Garmin has the Descent G1 and mk2. Rated at only 100m, they claim they are for diving. But I've been skeptical. Still, I'll likely pick up the G1 now. The shroud thing is just embarrassing, Casio. WTF were you thinking? And WTH wants a paw print on their arm that looks like one toe was yanked off? Fail.
Thanks for the honest review. I'd been looking at the GBD 200 or the GBX 200 as the next addition before I heard about this release. Man, I'm heartbroken. I feel like Casio just kicked us all in the who-who-dillies.
Don’t be down my friend. This screen will be rolling out on a few more G’s by the end of the year trust me!
Great Analysis. Thanks for the Honest Review! I've got a GBD-200 I'm about to open and wear for review soon... and from your video, it looks like I made the right choice :)
Very interesting , honest and funny review of this model .
My question is : could be possible to adapt the MIP display on basic non smart square g shock , eventually with ten years battery ?
If it is , why Casio don't realise it' s time to leave the traditional obsolete display ?
For those wanting faster updates on the MIP display, sorry it just can’t be done. Update faster than once per second and the display turns into a grey mush. The once per second update is the price you have to pay for the extreme contrast ratio. Very similar tech to e-reader displays, low power, high contrast, slow to update. That is just the way the tech works and won’t be changing any time soon. So a 5610 with MIP display, Multiband 6, Bluetooth, Tough Solar, but timing functions limited to whole seconds only is the best fans can ever get.
"I've been tagged by yogi bear!"" You inevitably crack me up every vid! Thank you for sharing your passion, your reviews, and keep it all in good fun, you bring a lot of joy to this hobby :)
Very kind my friend thank you!
Great test and great British accent you have it reminds to my good old days 🤣 Just placed order for the watch Cheers❤
Thank you my friend!
Russell!
You are absolutely right.
I'll wait till they put that display in the old faithful.
Also - (and probably no one has told you before) - you're fun to watch!
✌️❤️⌚
I agree. All I wanted was a G square with an MIP display, tough solar and multiband 6. I have no use for any of those other features and don't like the thickness that the heart rate sensor adds since I wouldn't ever use it. As for the 3 requirements I do have, I would even be willing to sacrifice tough solar for a battery version that I might have to swap out every couple of years as long as it had MB6 and the MIP display. All we can do is hope though I suppose.
agree just wanted regular g shock features with the display upgrade
Thank you for your review, very helpful.
I went for the metal bezel one 😍😍 I absolutely love it 🔥🔥 it was a pain to upgrade the firmware but now is running sweet!!! 😍😍 On my wrist for 3 days straight ❤️
Congrats my friend!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR thank you and you ☺️👏👏 Great video as always 🔥
How is your battery life?
@@NoName-en9jp I fully charged the watch 3 days ago in two hours and still at max, I also enabled automatic light to 5 seconds, 24 hours HR monitoring, alerts and vibration…
So far I am quite impressed.
where did u buy the metal bezel? from USA? which link or website
Great review! I was looking to understand better how this watch actually feels like and now I fully understand it.
Love your channel!
As always, thank you MWC once again you've helped me save money with your honesty reviews. Love my Gs but I'm not going to waste money in something that feels so unfinished.
I hear you my friend!
Very cool. I have the GBD-200-2JF and love it.
The G Shock London store have these on sale for £183...at which point I think this watch represents a good deal. I bought the grey/blue model, and it looks great. The screen is super crisp (more so than the GBX), it has a great range of functions (small niggles being that you can only have one World time and the date can't be changed from the American MM/DD format)...I have basically put it on Airplane mode, am wearing it like a "normal" G Shock and will charge it in 9 months time
Great video and Thanks a million! I agree with you. I honestly wish they would just have a standard G-Shock Square with just the MIP Display...no "smart" health features or bluetooth. The "pawprint" is a definite turn off too. The only thing worthwhile is the rechargeable battery. I think I will go for the GBD200 instead. Same MIP Display, but not as thick!
Think it’s a good choice my friend, to enjoy the MIP screen without spending too much!
I agree, the GBD200 does all the useful things from this model for far less, and it has a front light button. I don't want to fumble for any button, especially a light button, when working out in low light conditions. That said, I do wish it also had charging and solar capabilities.
Agree!!😊
The big difference, I feel, is that because the DW-H5600 has a solar panel you don't have to keep turning on the auto-backlight every 6 hours. It's just the setting one time, and it stays like that forever. That REALLY irks me with the GBD-200.
Prefer the gbx-100, but yeah, this is a hard pass.
@@dadandvideogames у 5600 есть существенный минус. Ему вообще почти не помогает солнечная зарядка
Dead right mate - I am also waiting for a MIP in the Casio Oak GA-B2100 (Solar, Bluetooth, Analogue) but much bigger digital display across the bottom half, (mode dial moved to top left quadrant), with vibration- now THAT would be something. (Casio are like BMW - thousands of models hoping to suit everyone)
I cannot read the fine stuff on the dial, nor press the buttons, nor hear the alarm in my GW-M5610.
It’s not a fun but of kit to play with , it’s annoying! ;)
I've wanted a step counter on a square for a long time. I think the 5610, when it was upgraded to 5610u, should've had this feature added - which fuelled my excitement, a few months ago, by the news of the imminent release of this square. Seems Casio are testing the water, I reckon this is an experimental Gshock. It shows the iconic square is still the heartbeat of Gshock. Doubtlessly with time & refinements, future releases of squares will become smarter. This is just the beginning. As for the price - it's fair, though I've 4 Gs & that's enough for me, (this year), so I don't intend to order.
5610u was 40 years in the making.
This new ones seems like a beta...problems with software etc...I can s the future here esp wit MIP.
But its not around the corner YET
Oh nice, another *Click It!!!* video from the Mad Watch Collector Show. :)
I bought it because i am a gshock square lover and always want a square gshock that have a heart monitor. This model is something that i wished for a long time. 😊
GBD-200 also square g-shock
@ I only prefer 5600. GBD200 are too big for my wrist.
@@pijijai3660 but buttons on 5600 is very terrible
I have a few smart watches. The recharchable batteries do not last forever. Be prepared to have to replace the battery at some point. So on this watch, does the watch battery just drop in or is it soldered in?
Good question! The caseback is screened in so I’d imagine you could get at the battery!
i was excited for this, until i saw the charger. then i knew this wasnt gonna be for me. if takling about the screen though, i feel they could have brought back something like the DW6600 with the new display and the smart stuff, thatwould make more sense
Hmmm yeah I need to check that out!
I think Casio really shot themselves in the foot with this watch. I'm a 5610 wearer and saw this lovely mip display and wanted one. I do hiking and mtb-ing so thought the smart fit thingy may be good to use. The more I read about that side of it the more I thought it would be of use (I've had a few health issues recently so it'd be good to have). So then I start looking about (like somebody did below) and found that the Garmin Instinct 2 Solar is almost the same price but a much better watch. And it's temp, shock and water resistant. And it looks like a G-Shock.....
So what Casio have done is build a sub par watch that the square enthusiasts won't touch nor will the folks wanting a smart outdoor watch. In fact (on reading Garmin forums) there's lots of G-Shock folks like me who have had their heads turned by Garmin after looking at the DW-H5600.
So I bought the Instinct 2 Solar. And I'm sorry (and somewhat G-Shock ashamed) to say that it's brilliant....
Spot on review. I am looking for a standard square with the MIP display, as you say. Please, Casio!
Thank you my friend!!
Great video. Thank you. Completely agree with your conclusion.
Excellent honest review. I agree with you, I wear a G-5600UE-1DR square G-Shock Tough Solar... I just want the same with a MIP display... It would be awesome!
If I want a fitness tracking option I'd go for the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar
Holly Molly, that was a jump scare on 4:24 😅
Hahahaha
Good ,honest review. Thanks. Looked like a win. But ,this is 2023. Not a chance.
Thank you my friend!
Definitely going to buy it 🤗
Good on you!!!
I got the GBX-100-ER . Love it, just put it in airplane mode to stop the stupid notifications. It’s got MIP screen, step counter, a tide and sun/moon setting which is maybe a bit gimmicky unless you are a surfer but apart from that. All I could ask for is for it to be tough solar. But over a year in and the battery is still going strong
Can you show a battery replacement and a teardown video of the watch?
Great review fella appreciate the honesty, was really looking forward to this but now think I’ll keep the gw5000 and Garmin Tactix Charlie.
Thanks Phil!
I agree with your assessment!! A plain old 5600 (or 5610) with a MIP display is good enough for me!! I have 3 5600’s and 3 5610’s already, but I think I’d get my wallet out (“GET YA WALLET OUT!!”) for a MIP-display 5600 or 5610..
When you say don’t buy something your usually correct 👍🏾!! You had me at removable shroud lol
I also have a MIP g shock and it doesnt count in milisecconds either. Do you think you can't get movement that fast with a MIP display? That's the only reason I can think they do this
Great review and video!!!
I was really excited about these when they were first announced. I love the look of that oh so legible MIP display but I’m not at all interested in the smart watch features. This is a step beyond the GBD-200 which was too smart for me as it was. As you said, it’s not really clear who this is for. It’s too smart watch for traditional watch enthusiasts and not smart watch enough for someone looking for that kind of utility and features 🤷♂️
G Shock was so close to nailing what we want which is a MIP display on a regular Square. Come on G Shock! Give the people what they want! 😂
Fantastic show MWC 👏👏👏👏
I’m baffled to know who this watch is for still Gareth! I’d love to see the marketing research !
I want a regular looking watch that I can wear to almost anything that's a little bit smart (step counter, heart rate monitor, sleep tracking) and I won't need to charge every 2 days. To top it all off, it's gshock, built for clumsy me. It's the perfect watch for me! 😁
You made pulling off the shroud too easy when it isn't that easy to come off! 😂
@Happy-Me. Definitely easy
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I've just bought the one with the metal surround and the shroud isn't easy to come away. I've also watched other videos where they show you how to remove the shroud and it's not easy to do so! I have 25 shocks and for what it offers and it's low maintenance this watch offers good value for £189.
I just got this watch, and I love it 😂. I wanted a retro watch with modern functions and this is it. I only had it for a week, but haven’t had to charge it yet. The step counter and notifications do their job, and the reason I can’t do the Apple Watch is because I need a reliable device for sleep tracking and I’ve had that thing run out of battery mid sleep, and it’s just frustrating. I was wearing a Huawei GT watch for a few years and it’s basically perfect bar one thing, it has the charm of an aluminium cube.
I’m not a hardcore g-shock square fan. I had one in the 90s for a bit, and right now I have another round looking g-shock, a Casio edifice and a Casio calculator watch, so I’m not the hardcore audience, but this is a fun watch. I wish basic smart features in normal looking watches was more of a thing.
Well done mentioning the stopwatch limitation. Cheers bro.
Looks wise it's Nirvana but that mound on the back was my first worry
As I already have and love my GBD-200 think I'll wait for the tough solar MIP square. I do fancy the heart and oxygen level features in my job as a bin man on wrist comfort is paramount plus its a rough job would defo loose that bezal shroud! Awesome review just saved me £260! 🙂👍
I have a bit of a bone to pick with you sir. Two months ago I was happy camper buying my first automatic (Seiko 5) and fricking thrilled about it. Then you came into my life and turned it upside down. Since that I have bought Dw-5600UE already, already set my eyes on gw-5610UE and Ga-B2100 (green) and slowly developing a sort of an obsession on this particular watch (navy blue). Right now I'm constantly telling myself to wait until my current smartwatch to die until I can buy something to measure my heartrate. So thanks for bringing G-Shock into my life. My wife (and bank account) doesn't like it either, but my son wants my 5600. So win?
You're a funny tech review, yes, I subscribed. I hope the Apple Watch 9 comes with a solar panel option :)
Thank you my friend! As soon as I talk about a smart watch I become a tech channel!!!! Another string to the bow !;)
Found the channel through a search for this watch model. Great review of the watch. Really appreciate these types of reviews where people aren’t afraid to actually give an opinion on the product. Thanks!
If it had got thinner, it would be interesting, but getting thicker is a step backwards i.m.o. irrespective of the display and is it really a 'G' shock when you can pull the shroud off?! Add the buttons and it's definitely not a winner in my book. Nice honest review.
Cheers Simon!
I have a GBX-100 and love the display but don't have much use for tide/sun/notification functions. Give me a bog-standard g-shock with the MIP display and I'm in! Take my money :)
Really good honest review.
Waiting for the cheaper version without all the fitness fuctions that just add to cost, and weight, and thickness. Just want a normal square but with the updated screen.
Great review. I am glad I went with the GBD200.
Just got my G-Shock 200 I love it more than my Samsung ultra smartwatch. I got it set up to receive minimal notifications. It is very lightweight and easy to read the time.
Just ordered it! I 've been waiting for long for a 'real' watch that I like the looks, can stay in my watch case for ever and that adds a heart rate monitor functionality.
i just want that display on a 5610u with a combi bracelet. i want the display only for it's clear visibilty at all angles. i don't want bluetooth, i don't want step tracking, i don't want to charge my watch with anything but solar. i don't want any smart features. just that screen with 5610u functionality.
I love your reviews!
Yep, this one's a big miss. Not terribly interested in so-called "smart" stuff on my wrist, sine the biggest thing that represents to me is One More Damned Thing to have to remember to keep charged. The two Casios in my collection (Edifice world-time chrono & Pro Trek) are Tough Solar set-and-forget (mostly), the rest various flavors of Seiko automatics, and that's pretty much how I'm keeping things.
Another great review. Love you channel, stay mad.
Thanks for reminding about the Ghostbuster☠️
Hahahaha
I bought a GBD200 after seeing your review last year. I love the display, I also have small wrists, and find it wears well. If it was solar powered I think it would be perfect. Had high hopes for this new release from the intro, but the larger size, price tag, and usability make it a definite no for me.
What is ur wrist size
How long did the battery last?
@@enesturhan3435, my wrist is 16cm, but quite oval so 5.5cm wide.
I'm in for the long wait for a standard, non smart watch square with MIP......
Thanks for the vids. 🤘
I think I will stick with my two 5610's tbh. It would be nice if they brought a 5610 out with just the new display like this watch. Keeping things simple is the key attraction to the 5610's as a has everything you really need. As you said there are many kinds of fitness watches you can buy out there and are cheaper. Good video but this G-Shock is not for me personally.
well informed video and i gotta laugh at your beep face when hitting the buttons
I got due to fitness trackers again into watches. I like the functions of those tracks, but i like the looks of a real watch better. Today i just wear g-shocks and i don't really need the fitness functions. Sooo even i wouldn't by this watch. And totally honest, when you do some sort of fitness workout, you will feel those sensors on the back. You need to be as tough as the g-shock itself to rock that watch on daily basis.
Cheers my friend!