Yeah, and you don’t have to worry about whether your watch connected to the Fort Collins signal or not, depending on where you set it in your home. Just an extra headache that you don’t need, especially when everyone already has atomic on their smart phone. You always have a reference clock on you if you want to recalibrate every now and then.
A very nice detailed comparison.I learnd something new about this Models 👍🏻 Yesterday i ordered the 5610 because of Multiband 6 and tough solar.that's my second G Shock now. And today i ordered a Steel Mod Case+Steel Strap.Looks damn nice in a Steel conversion
I already own the 5600, and was thinking about "upgrading" to 5610. However...after watching this I'm going to stick with what I've got. The light is brighter and longer on the 5600 and it retains the time when going through the other modes. It also keeps nearly perfect time although it's rated at +/- 15 sec per month. Also, if you don't use the alarm and light too often these batteries can go for 4-5 years. Lastly, the atomic clock in Denver may be removed soon, rendering the atomic feature useless anyway. Compare the price and see what works best for you.
Only solar powered watches have power saving feature because they can understand if they are in the dark with their solar panel. Battery watches would require a separate sensor for that, which is not really reasonable for their price.
rechargeable battery will not last forever and it will need replacing too. it's good that the power saving mode is there to reduce the recharge cycle of the battery. one more thing it's also useful if you don't use and expose the watch to light source regularly.
I don’t like the unnecessary 24H on the 5600. Are the volumes on the alarm/hourly chime the same or is one louder than the other? Thank you for the great review. I think the display is a little better on the 5610.
This review is the one that gives more information by far, looking to buy the 5610 because the wave signal and the solar panel, it’s the more reliable one. Great video.
I think the synchronization time is dependent on which location you set as home. I'll bet if you change your location zone, sync will begin at a different time.
I went on a little retro spending binge. I bought a black F-91W and a green F-91W plus a 5600E and now want this 5610. I'm contemplating returning the 5600E but for $40 how can I go wrong and is the 5610 that much more worth getting? Smh
Is in your watch lcd contrast is worse looking straight on dial? In my dw5600 contrast is best in small angel when I am looking from the bottom, and from left. Sorry for my English, I do my best...
The numbers on the 5610 look bigger, bolder, and easier to read. I also heard it's a slightly slimmer watch, is that true? (Maybe you mentioned both things in your review, I skimmed through a few parts.
Hello, just some questions. Is it possible disable the radio controlled function on the GW-5610?. In your opinion which one has more clear display numbers? Thanks
one thing about 5610 and it's PowerSave mode isnt true here. The display doesn't turn ON when you turn your wrist... it reacts to bright light or pushing any button...
I went with the DW 5600. It looks cleaner.Less writing on the case and less notifications on the screen. Also the dot matrix numbers of the date seems out of place next to the other 7 segment numbers. Plus the light stays on longer. Also not a fan of the red line around the display either. Too bad, as the solar charging and the radio signal setting is still nice to have.
Dobra recenzja.Wybrałem DW5600 ,niepotrzebny mi solar wave ceptor i 5 alarmów.W DW w ustawieniu stopera i timera widoczny jest aktualny czas w GWM5610 już nie,nie muszę tez sie przejmować że zegarek pod rekawem sie nie naładuje a akumulatory solar też kiedyś się wyczerpują.DW5600 lepiej sie układa na ręce,chyba różnica w dekielku i długość paska ma na to wpływ,łączenie paska z kopertąw DW5600 jest ładnie dopasowane a w GWM5610 jakoś niechlujnie.Pozdrawiam
I agree with you when you said they want to force you to buy both watches because I think they complete each other for example the 5610 has a better display than the 5600, but I like the design of the 5600 more.
Hi, i've been wearing the earlier casio gw-m5600 since 2009, i changed the band to the casio combi bracelet off a casio gw-m5610bc. This is the only watch you will ever need. Mine has never been off full charge, still works as good as the day i had it. Still on the original bezel. I paid £82 for it. If your watching this because you're thinking of buyin a gw-m5610, just get one. Great video, good luck with your channel.
Hello, thanks for the great review... I'm in the line of buying one Gshock squared ... I was looking for one that has solar and 5 alarms but I and care about the radio control sync (this is the one Casio G-5600E-1JF ) but I see that the one that has solar and no radio control like I want is more expensive than the one with the solar and the radio sync... which one do you recommend me?? I don't like the red line , but I like it to be solar and not too expensive... thanks a lot for your time
Eduardo Trujillo Benfield there’s a similar looking one with same specs, all black but you gotta 30% more from it’s original price. Look it up on amazon.
Very good review, focused on what is best on each side. I loved. Two questions, is the alarm sound eaqually in terms os loudness ? And the buttons, are both need same force to press? I didnt see nothing about it on youtube.
As far as i know the alarm is a bit more quiet on the 5610. I think there also was a difference with the buttons but i don't remember what it was. But i'm sure there are infos about it on the internet.
I kept the GW5610 cause many people said that the DW5600 has a battery life of only 2 years. Plus i am also a fan of Timex watches who keep time allot better than a Casio. So i would never buy a Casio that isn't radio controlled again.
Thank you for the comparison. I think it's the best one out there. I have a question though - you've already covered that in GW-5610 the current time is not shown in stopwatch/timer mode. However, after starting the stopwatch/timer, can one switch to timekeeping mode to check the time and then again to stopwatch/timer without stopping the running stopwatch/timer function?
Freund333, I just received my 5610 and you can see the time in the timer and alarm feature, just like the 5600. Perhaps I have an updated version that added that functionality. I live in the United States if that makes any difference.
They updated the module for the 5610 last month and you can now see the time in the alarm and timer modes. So now there is less of a reason to need the 5600 (which is still so cool!). The new backlight is also different - led now. The light is much whiter, but there appears to be annoying light leak from the left of the display. Not sure how I feel about that yet…
Yes Bro, I received my 5610 on 23rd November 2021 from Amazon USA to India. Infact have noticed the same thing that it shows current time even if we are in timer modes. In addition to this auto backlight can be set in 1 or 3 seconds duration. New LED backlight is cool. In most of the backlit watches LED shows their position.
@@gugan258 It cost me total 153.73 dollars to be precise. This includes all. Unfortunately this particular model is not available in India. Have checked on other sites also but they are charging lot more than this.
Pretty much the same. The loudest square I have is my GW-B5600, the most silent is the GMW-B5000 (basically any full metal square). The GW-M5610 and DW-5600 are somewhere in between those.
@@DerPafferfish Thank you for the feedback. I might just end up going with the Timex 41mm Expedition Chrono Alarm Timer since I read the alarm is noticeably louder than Casio's and the digital display is larger and easier to read. The downside is that the Casio is more water resistant and shock resistant. But I just need something inexpensive for traveling through SE Asia for a month.
Good video, it is frustrating, the GWM5610 would be the perfect square if you could see the time in stopwatch and timer mode, it has the retro colors, solar, etc... but that feature for me is key... too bad!
Sooooo...I checked my gw-m5600 (previous version of 5610)... surprisely it has most feature that the dw-5600 has, like showing exact time in countdown timer, alarm setting, etc...in my opinion the golden way between 5610 and dw-5600 is the gw-m 5610...sadly ot's a discontinued model, and not multiband 6,just mtb 5...
A very important point you didin't mention is that the dw5610 is new version of the fisrt g-shock ever made in 1983 ,the dw5000c in witch it makes the dw5610 classic
I got it thanks🙂 I actually received the item from amazon last night so im kinda sort of experimenting while watching different reviews on this watch's model. thank you for the timely response. God bless!
DW-5610 all the way. Solar powered and atomic precision, plus the appearance of the very first G-Shock DW-5000C. Beater watch, I use the accuracy to synchronize all my other non radio-controlled watches.
Its all about the price, in Europe the 5600 costs 68€ and the 5610 109€ on Amazon.If i would find the 5600 under 50€ it would be a no brainer,because i dont need all the functions on the 5610. But for now i use my f-105 or w-800h. Hoping for a price drop for the 5600 or 5610.
For me the 5600 is the clear choice. I can´t stand that the newer models use different fonts for time and date. My OCD hates it. LOL. Also the thicker, rounder font on the newer models lack the oldschool vibe. So for me the DW 5600 with its nice and unified fonts is the only choice I can think of :). BTW you made an excellent job. Very informative video.
Only feature I might want to add to dw5600 is that red line on the dial of 5610, it suits very well on this design.
Simplicity is the key to reliability and toughness!
The Dw5600E-1V is the best of all time.
Plus accuracy..
Yeah, and you don’t have to worry about whether your watch connected to the Fort Collins signal or not, depending on where you set it in your home. Just an extra headache that you don’t need, especially when everyone already has atomic on their smart phone. You always have a reference clock on you if you want to recalibrate every now and then.
5610 without doubt the best all purpose watch in the world today (2020).
GW-M5610RB-4ER this is the best :)
Rangeman is the best of all 😍
@@yorusuyasoul69420 from the bigest watch yes... i have small hand so... :)
@@mikemike5253 hello planning to buy the GW may I know what’s your wrist size? I have 7 inc size idk if it is too big for me. Ty
@@obedtroyinoc5049 ahhh i must count it and i tell you :)
A very nice detailed comparison.I learnd something new about this Models 👍🏻 Yesterday i ordered the 5610 because of Multiband 6 and tough solar.that's my second G Shock now. And today i ordered a Steel Mod Case+Steel Strap.Looks damn nice in a Steel conversion
I already own the 5600, and was thinking about "upgrading" to 5610. However...after watching this I'm going to stick with what I've got. The light is brighter and longer on the 5600 and it retains the time when going through the other modes. It also keeps nearly perfect time although it's rated at +/- 15 sec per month. Also, if you don't use the alarm and light too often these batteries can go for 4-5 years. Lastly, the atomic clock in Denver may be removed soon, rendering the atomic feature useless anyway. Compare the price and see what works best for you.
Good idea, the 5600 is good enough, some people even get longer battery life. 4-5 years is usually the average, pretty solid
Best comparison ever! Thank you so much.
Really clarifying!
Thank you very much for the in-depth comparison, it's very helpful and much appreciated!
Nice comparison! The 5610 seems like the better option to meet my needs. Mine arrived this afternoon.
Thanks for the additional detailed comparison!
Great comparison with goodvdetails. Thanks
Only solar powered watches have power saving feature because they can understand if they are in the dark with their solar panel. Battery watches would require a separate sensor for that, which is not really reasonable for their price.
It's easy enough to change a battery you just need a small screwdriver and a safety pin for the battery retainer.
@Kyrkus Totally logical. 👍
rechargeable battery will not last forever and it will need replacing too. it's good that the power saving mode is there to reduce the recharge cycle of the battery. one more thing it's also useful if you don't use and expose the watch to light source regularly.
WRONG! on Nixon watches, you can turn off the screen off if you like.
@@daniloucles2024 I thought it was obvious that I was talking about AUTO function.
If you hold down the "B" button for a few seconds, the screen also automatically returns to the initial position, just like the 5600 model...👍
I don’t like the unnecessary 24H on the 5600. Are the volumes on the alarm/hourly chime the same or is one louder than the other? Thank you for the great review. I think the display is a little better on the 5610.
This comparison was very helpful for me. Thanks so much.
This review is the one that gives more information by far, looking to buy the 5610 because the wave signal and the solar panel, it’s the more reliable one. Great video.
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing
I think the synchronization time is dependent on which location you set as home. I'll bet if you change your location zone, sync will begin at a different time.
DW 5600 is classic
I went on a little retro spending binge. I bought a black F-91W and a green F-91W plus a 5600E and now want this 5610. I'm contemplating returning the 5600E but for $40 how can I go wrong and is the 5610 that much more worth getting? Smh
Thanks for the details review 🙏🙏🙏
The stop watch shows the full hours in the upper right - that was "ZERO h", not "DH".
Is in your watch lcd contrast is worse looking straight on dial? In my dw5600 contrast is best in small angel when I am looking from the bottom, and from left. Sorry for my English, I do my best...
I don't have the 5600 anymore. Sorry.
Really interesting and well done review !! Thanks
Wonderful review. Thank you.
The numbers on the 5610 look bigger, bolder, and easier to read. I also heard it's a slightly slimmer watch, is that true? (Maybe you mentioned both things in your review, I skimmed through a few parts.
i found the 5610 display to be reflecting too much light and decreasing visibility
It's the 5610 that is smaller and thinner✔️
Ist das Band von der 5600 Uhr das selbe wie das von der 5610? Hab gehört das es sich schneller abnutzt und nicht so wertig ist.
It's confused 😕 me more which is which should I buy 😭
Hello,
just some questions. Is it possible disable the radio controlled function on the GW-5610?.
In your opinion which one has more clear display numbers? Thanks
The 5610 has a slightly better display. Yes you can disable the radio control.
thank you
Press lower right button.
one thing about 5610 and it's PowerSave mode isnt true here. The display doesn't turn ON when you turn your wrist... it reacts to bright light or pushing any button...
Hola. Cuál me recomiendas?.
I went with the DW 5600. It looks cleaner.Less writing on the case and less notifications on the screen. Also the dot matrix numbers of the date seems out of place next to the other 7 segment numbers. Plus the light stays on longer. Also not a fan of the red line around the display either. Too bad, as the solar charging and the radio signal setting is still nice to have.
i fancy buying the 5600bb because of the color. i don't like this grey resin color.
is the hourly chime louder on the DW5600
Couldn’t agree more-the 5600 just looks better.
@Siebenstern A Rolex doesn't do more than a $20- Timex. Your point ???
Siebenstern -it is if u get it on clearance for $25! 😂
Thanks a lot, it was really helpfull!!
Nice review. DW5600E has 3 features that GW-M5610 hasn't. I've been using first watch and I plan to buy the second model.
For the size? Thank you !
are both cases the same size for bullbars? thanks
Very detailed. Thank you
Dobra recenzja.Wybrałem DW5600 ,niepotrzebny mi solar wave ceptor i 5 alarmów.W DW w ustawieniu stopera i timera widoczny jest aktualny czas w GWM5610 już nie,nie muszę tez sie przejmować że zegarek pod rekawem sie nie naładuje a akumulatory solar też kiedyś się wyczerpują.DW5600 lepiej sie układa na ręce,chyba różnica w dekielku i długość paska ma na to wpływ,łączenie paska z kopertąw DW5600 jest ładnie dopasowane a w GWM5610 jakoś niechlujnie.Pozdrawiam
I agree with you when you said they want to force you to buy both watches because I think they complete each other for example the 5610 has a better display than the 5600, but I like the design of the 5600 more.
The 5600 also has many variations made of it, for those that want a variety of case designs.
The 5610 is the way to go I think.
Thank you for this review! I like the solar a lot but I like the digital screen on the 5600e more than the 5610.
I have 2 G-Shocks I bought at Target for $50 a piece a DW 5600 and a DW 9250
About to pick a 5600 off gumtree. got teh 5610 but want this orginal beater to try it and maybe modify the strap...etc.
Hi, i've been wearing the earlier casio gw-m5600 since 2009, i changed the band to the casio combi bracelet off a casio gw-m5610bc. This is the only watch you will ever need. Mine has never been off full charge, still works as good as the day i had it. Still on the original bezel. I paid £82 for it. If your watching this because you're thinking of buyin a gw-m5610, just get one. Great video, good luck with your channel.
Very useful video, thanks very much.
Hello, thanks for the great review... I'm in the line of buying one Gshock squared ... I was looking for one that has solar and 5 alarms but I and care about the radio control sync (this is the one Casio G-5600E-1JF ) but I see that the one that has solar and no radio control like I want is more expensive than the one with the solar and the radio sync... which one do you recommend me?? I don't like the red line , but I like it to be solar and not too expensive... thanks a lot for your time
Eduardo Trujillo Benfield there’s a similar looking one with same specs, all black but you gotta 30% more from it’s original price. Look it up on amazon.
@@comeonmate3743 Are you referring to the DW 5600BB ?
@@comeonmate3743 Are you referring to the DW 5600BB ?
Are they the same size? Which is bigger?
Very good review, focused on what is best on each side. I loved. Two questions, is the alarm sound eaqually in terms os loudness ? And the buttons, are both need same force to press? I didnt see nothing about it on youtube.
As far as i know the alarm is a bit more quiet on the 5610. I think there also was a difference with the buttons but i don't remember what it was. But i'm sure there are infos about it on the internet.
@@freund333 Please: do you know how long is the alarm? I bought another model and it is just 10 seconds... Thanks!
5600 a best classic❤
Correction the dw5610 is way more classic just cause is a new version of the first g-shock made in 1983 dw5000c .
Thanks! Good review.
incredible detail. thank you!
Difficult choice, i like both. There should be one with the looks of a 5600 with same options as the 5610.
It is.
Model G 5600
G-5600E is what you’re asking
Nope. It does not have multi band
The grandson of the original g shock from 1980s.
Just get the 5600 it has all the features we will ever need I don't need but one alarm and there $50 on Ebay
Get that one as well. I had the same one (or a very simular one) in the 80's. Loved it back then. Love it still.
Always love my g shock frogman, rangeman, riseman, mudman, gulfman and 5610.
wdnt it be cool if the g shock vibrated on chime and alarm. i dont want bluetooth. i want vibration
murphy one exists
That's what she said
This video's made it harder to decide. Great comparison!
Are they both the exact same dimensions?
Great video! If you could only keep one, which would it be?
I kept the GW5610 cause many people said that the DW5600 has a battery life of only 2 years. Plus i am also a fan of Timex watches who keep time allot better than a Casio. So i would never buy a Casio that isn't radio controlled again.
@@freund333 Just got one with the red stripe. LOVE it ! 50 bucks at the BX Atomic and Solar AND Gshock !
Semper FI
Gunny
Any model with solar and no atomic?
Are both the watches - modern Reissues?
Are the band size the same?
Great video ! Better in x1.25
Are they the same size?
Can you make the light flash with the hourly alarm on the GW 5610?
No. The light is never flashing on the GW 5610 only on the DW 5600.
freund333 Thanks!
anyone know the difference btwn dw5600e and gw5600e? and what the 'e' stands for?
main difference: dw series are battery powered while the gw compatriot are solar powered
Thank you for the comparison. I think it's the best one out there.
I have a question though - you've already covered that in GW-5610 the current time is not shown in stopwatch/timer mode. However, after starting the stopwatch/timer, can one switch to timekeeping mode to check the time and then again to stopwatch/timer without stopping the running stopwatch/timer function?
Sorry for the late answer. Yes you can.
@@freund333 No problem. Thank you.
The gw5610 seems a bit smaller?
Freund333, I just received my 5610 and you can see the time in the timer and alarm feature, just like the 5600. Perhaps I have an updated version that added that functionality. I live in the United States if that makes any difference.
i.imgur.com/yQ9nhLw.jpg
Can it do a repeat alarm?
The Auto sync on mine triggers at midnight every morning, Maybe that varies from watch to watch
You can't turn off the key beep on the 5600?
You CAN turn the beep off on the 5600. Ive owned mine for 10 years and never turn the beep on to save battery.
How is the Battery for the solar one ? How time along resisting?
Have one GW-M5600 since 11 years now. It still work well.
Is 5610 multiband watch slightly bigger in terms of display and number size compared to 5600??
The display yes, but physical size of the watch, 5600 is a little larger.
Thanks
Does it have snooze alarm?
They updated the module for the 5610 last month and you can now see the time in the alarm and timer modes. So now there is less of a reason to need the 5600 (which is still so cool!). The new backlight is also different - led now. The light is much whiter, but there appears to be annoying light leak from the left of the display. Not sure how I feel about that yet…
Yes Bro,
I received my 5610 on 23rd November 2021 from Amazon USA to India.
Infact have noticed the same thing that it shows current time even if we are in timer modes. In addition to this auto backlight can be set in 1 or 3 seconds duration. New LED backlight is cool. In most of the backlit watches LED shows their position.
@@devdasshinde8084 Hi Devdas Shinde, I am from India. How much does it costs to ship the watch from US to INDIA?
@@gugan258 It cost me total 153.73 dollars to be precise. This includes all. Unfortunately this particular model is not available in India. Have checked on other sites also but they are charging lot more than this.
I prefer the green backlight on 5600 for me this is something I would badly miss
IMPORTANT QUESTION: Which one has the louder alarm, or are they both the same volume?
Pretty much the same. The loudest square I have is my GW-B5600, the most silent is the GMW-B5000 (basically any full metal square). The GW-M5610 and DW-5600 are somewhere in between those.
@@DerPafferfish Thank you for the feedback. I might just end up going with the Timex 41mm Expedition Chrono Alarm Timer since I read the alarm is noticeably louder than Casio's and the digital display is larger and easier to read. The downside is that the Casio is more water resistant and shock resistant. But I just need something inexpensive for traveling through SE Asia for a month.
@jrad044 Oddly, my golden 35th anniversary GMW-B5000 is even more quiet than my silver steel one.
Good video, it is frustrating, the GWM5610 would be the perfect square if you could see the time in stopwatch and timer mode, it has the retro colors, solar, etc... but that feature for me is key... too bad!
I agree completely
The 5610U is out now and includes that feature :)
@@silentthunder890 awesome, thanks for the info!
The dw5600e has a much louder alarm lasting 20 seconds, and an automatic timer useful for tabata workouts.
In my country i cant find the Gw5610
Sooooo...I checked my gw-m5600 (previous version of 5610)... surprisely it has most feature that the dw-5600 has, like showing exact time in countdown timer, alarm setting, etc...in my opinion the golden way between 5610 and dw-5600 is the gw-m 5610...sadly ot's a discontinued model, and not multiband 6,just mtb 5...
Moinsen,
Wenn die sich Quasi Updatet nachts, kann man sie Uhr zeit weiter lesen ?
LG Mario
A very important point you didin't mention is that the dw5610 is new version of the fisrt g-shock ever made in 1983 ,the dw5000c in witch it makes the dw5610 classic
do you mean the dw5600?
how to turn off the beep sound(keytone) on the button of 5610🙂 thanks
Press and hold the Mode button.
I got it thanks🙂
I actually received the item from amazon last night so im kinda sort of experimenting while watching different reviews on this watch's model. thank you for the timely response. God bless!
Both great watches. I chose the 5600 because the time display is on the countdown timer and stopwatch modes.
DW-5610 all the way. Solar powered and atomic precision, plus the appearance of the very first G-Shock DW-5000C. Beater watch, I use the accuracy to synchronize all my other non radio-controlled watches.
Great video, and great musical taste! i'm also in de CMI / death industrial genres :D
3:00am is the normal time for synchronization, 12:00am is only if the watch fails the synchronization between 3:00am to 5:00am.
Its all about the price, in Europe the 5600 costs 68€ and the 5610 109€ on Amazon.If i would find the 5600 under 50€ it would be a no brainer,because i dont need all the functions on the 5610. But for now i use my f-105 or w-800h. Hoping for a price drop for the 5600 or 5610.
Only solution... buy both. :-)
Still can't decide between the 5610 and the gw6900...
my 5610 in the stopwatch mode, in the upper square shows the timekeeping, not the hours
Are the 5610's buttons less recessed than the 5600?
Only the top left button is less recessed. The others are the same as the 5600.
How long does it last in sunlight for it to fully recharge?
around 15 minutes
Best review. 👍🏻👍🏻😊
The fonts on the 5610 appear bolder and darker
The screen is better and the font is a little bigger.
Yes you forgot the dimensions? Which one suits better on a small wrist?
They are both the same size.
freund333 no they are not
But we are talking about a few millimeters so you can't really see the difference when you wear them.
DW-5600
48.9 × 42.8 × 13.4mm
GW-5610
46.7 × 43.2 × 12.7mm
@@freund333 I can easily tell the difference. I sent my 5610 back….too small. Didn’t like it compared to the chunkier 5600.
5600 has a loop timer and its a must for me- the 5610 dont have loop timer :(
For me the 5600 is the clear choice. I can´t stand that the newer models use different fonts for time and date. My OCD hates it. LOL. Also the thicker, rounder font on the newer models lack the oldschool vibe. So for me the DW 5600 with its nice and unified fonts is the only choice I can think of :). BTW you made an excellent job. Very informative video.
5610 is the only watch you need
You prefer 5600 or 5610 ?
I prefer 5610