Get this watch on the Amazon authorized dealer here: amzn.to/2YMtSCV The most complete Review about the G-shock GW-M5610. The watch that started everything.
I’ve worn this watch throughout mountain hiking, climbing, camping and canoeing for many years. It’s never let me down and there’s no way I’d ever wear anything else. Long live the GW M5610.
Icykenny92 : Have not tried that myself, the nearest hottest thing my 5610 has been into was some thermal springs in Colorado. Am travelling to the Polar Ice Cap next month so will check out its ability in very cold conditions. ⛺️
Good point about Casio not using the NASA thing to sell watches. They don't need to - their products are simply the absolute best in terms of price/quality.
I currently own two Rolex Datejusts (126200 & 116233) and this g shock is the watch that Im going to sell both for. After wearing luxury watches for some time, I just want something simple for daily use, where I dont have to think about the durability twice and be careful about scratches, shocks & destroying lots of money. Cant wait to enjoy this beautiful piece with such an amazing history and be more at peace with having my money invested safer in other ways than wristwatches 😅
Luxury watches are a scam ! Especially due to their exorbitant $ & inflated wait times to get one. Gshock squares are the best value adding 'tools' u can have in your collection without breaking the bank!
I have the negative display version and it's fantastic! I just bought the Gw-m5610 positive display version also! Legendry retro Casio watches! A must have in everyone's Casio collection! 💪 🍻 🎊 🇷🇴
I love my 5610. Its even better on a combi bracelet. I thought a plastic bracelet would be gimmicky and end up sucking but its much more comfortable than a steel bracelet watch. No sweat issues of a synthetic band and that light airyness you can't get from a steel watch watchband. It is fantastic. IMO the 5600 series of watches is the digital equivalent of a Rolex Explorer. Its an iconic go anywhere watch that takes a beating. My only grip is despite all the years in production they still haven't improved the pushers for the fat fingered. If I don't use a finger nail its 50/50 if a press on the pusher actually works.
I started my journey in the watch world with classical mechanical watches (I still remember how excited I was, when I bought my first Seiko 5), as I admired the complexity and build of the mechanical movements. Soon I had to realise that my lifestyle (Im a technician, with lot of fieldworks, and Im also an outgoing person - lot of cycling, sports, climbing etc., plus I do a lot of night shifts) needs some functionalities that are impossible with a classical watch. My first beater was the Casio Royale (AE1200WH). I really loved that watch, still got it, I used it for like 8 years when I found this one. It has all the functions that my royale is missing (multiband6, tough solar, EL backlight ) so It was love at first sight. This watch is an absolute toolbox, and its seems invincible. I love it. If you want a watch with all the gears you might (or might not ) need, and dont want to worry on damages, and on batteries, and punctuality, you found the absolute banger! Do not hesitate! Its worth every cents!
I remember the television commercial in the 80's of a g shock being used as a hockey puck. tough watch! I have a 5610 and love that it's battery never needs replacement. My other watches need almost yearly replacement
I used to hate G-Shock when i was a kid because it looked so simple compared to other funky watches. But nowadays i have a huge amount of respect and love towards G-Shock. It's been around longer than those funky watches and that tells alot!!!
Within short time I have got 4 G-shocks, and this is one of them. It's lightweight and as mentioned, fits well even on a thin wrist. It's a very good choice if you only can or want to have 1 watch.
I know now what I'm gettig myself for Christmas. I have a 15 years old Casio, not Gshock and its the most though and reliable of my 10 watch collection.
Really great review. Love the G-shock and this watch in particular. I have bought a GW B5600 2ER which has the Bluetooth option that would open up this watch even more. I'm more a fan of the positive face, but I do like the negetive option. They will probably add it further down the line. Cheers.
Thanks a lot! Yes there is multiple other options that are very tempting! I'm recently looking after the new G-lide GBX but I don't think it's solar powered. Cheers!
5:22 Also, you can buy this Casio G-Shock new for around $100 USD at the time of this post. The Omega Speedmaster even on the used market costs thousands of dollars. Of course the Speedmaster is not as durable or water resistant as the G-Shock, it requires manual winding and loses seconds every few days, and does not have any backlight. The Speedmaster is a piece of watch history and space travel history, but it’s obsolete for modern military or space flight use.
It’s September 2022 and I just ordered a 5610u for $103. It did dip down to $89 a week ago but it was not from a seller I trusted do I waited. Even with inflation at a 40 year high at the moment and other watches like the Seiko 5 tripling in cost, the GShock has stayed the same price.
@@watchroll3310 He did a meet and great at AZ Finetime. They were promoting the release of the GWG-1000. My niece was wearing her purple 5600. He was nice enough to sign in in silver metallic marker. He wished her good fortune. The writing is in Japanese too. She has the watch in a jewelry case and does not wear it. We got to take a picture with him too. He was supposed to come again, but did not. I wanted him to sign my King G.
@@dltraining6044 ah that's such a great experience! I envy you both for having such moment but I'm glad you both appreciate the situation and I'm happy you both were fortunate to see him.
i own a g shock watch not this style..i have the circle one.. forget the model name.. the wrist band is rubber material feeling.. even it look feel cheap but it can't break.. i changed the battery twice..it last a long time.. can du swimming sports work outs etc.. even water proof? is better than those smart watches..
That was a great question! They are exactly the same. The ER means for European distribution. ER = European market DR = SE Asia JF = Japanese market JR = Japanese market limited release CR = American market I found some other sources where it says the reason of the serial numbers: www.buywatchesonline.com.au/casioblog/what-do-the-casio-prefix-codes-mean/
The atomic model does not serve me where I live, there is no antenna and without going any further in world time Buenos Aires my city does not appear on the list, a bad point for almost all, as well as the excessive and unjustified price for my use. The automatic light also works in the replaceable battery model, which by the way is the most common and cheap battery model, it is a great advantage, it lasts about 5 years, I had several g shocks and this is the best and most comfortable model to my liking. Flash function with time signal, timer, chrono and alarm is a very important function for me My favorite is the DW 5600, it is the one I use and the other G Shock I have sold because it does not make sense for me to have watches in a drawer, I only need one, this one. Casio is the best by far of all the brands.
Just got this watch today,I love the watch,but it's so small ! But I am use to my g shock gx56 aka g shock king.i wish they would make this watch exactly the same but a tad bigger in size for us bigger guys, that way people would have the option.but hopefully in time I'll get use to it
this was on my "to buy" list for a whiiiile but ended up buying the g shock g-lide gwx 5600-1jf instead. Its essentially the same as this one but it has the moon graph and tide graph too
I have owned two G-shocks and both of them had issues. The bluetooth model had issues with battery drain. The other one a master of G ait model. Its casing came out after a days use in an amusement park. I love G-shocks, but my experience with it has been bad.
i have sam sung smartch watch 46 mm they're heavy to wear on your wrist .. i have apple watch also 40mm is nice & to small on my wrist.. those battery need charging after 3 times of use..
which is why i dont use those smartwatches, that hassle with charging the battery that often. that casio gshock with solar power lasts for many years. i recall people who said they stored their gshock in a drawer for like 10 years and when they took it out, it was working.
Great way of presenting the history of the G Shock. I have a number of much loved high end Swiss and Japanese watches, and yet my G Shocks get the most wear these days. Would love to get my hands on that Gravity Master.
Would have been nice if you could've provided more details about the watch...maybe some history too. You should do some research before making reviews. 😉 Just ordered one! Thanks for the great review!
The best review yet. Your historical information included info I have never heard before, this is very appreciated. Now to the watch. I have many watches, yet I am drawn back to my gw m5610 often. It is the least expensive of my collection but there is an unexplainable attraction I have for this watch. I really enjoyed every aspect of your video, very well done.
I would say if there's other G-shocks with the same features for less money then why paying more for just a different color if that's what you mean. Unless you really really want the color difference and you are willing to pay the extra for it.
@@watchroll3310 just love this watch the orange has orange colours and the glass is tinted orange... The blue has blue colors and blue tint screen... Had to order from a seller in Japan.....
@@watchroll3310 watch this is the blue I have... Bought from Japan.... The strap is also different compared to the standard watch... th-cam.com/video/Qy4rd-zHmVw/w-d-xo.html
Did you ever notice that the modern digital watches aren't nearly as accurate as they were back in the early 1980's? An early 80's Casio would keep perfect time (+/-3 sec) for a whole year, not the new ones, not even close. Apparently that's because the government didn't want such precise timing systems to be readily available to the public. Super-precise timing systems are an essential component in weapons systems and they didn't want just anyone to have access to them.
Wish they had a size that suited men. Has one hole left on the strap when it's on and it looks ridiculously small. Luckily my 12 year old daughter likes it very much so now it's her watch. I'll have to look around for something else.
@Psyborg Punk I admit my ears aren't what they used to be but I have a Tissot t touch with a brilliant alarm an Apple Watch again brilliant and a Casio without 200m water resistance and that works just fine. However put a tiny speaker inside a watch with no way of sound escaping in order to make it waterproof and it's inaudible to most ...... An alarm is to get your attention not something you have to listen out for...Great Watch ....Lousy Alarm but TBH I just say hey Siri set timer or alarm and sorted!!
I’ve worn this watch throughout mountain hiking, climbing, camping and canoeing for many years. It’s never let me down and there’s no way I’d ever wear anything else. Long live the GW M5610.
that's impressive!! I would expect that from this G-shock
Have you tried jump into hot boiling water to see if the watch survives?
@@icykenny92 some people boil the old generation mudman to make the buttons soft.
Icykenny92 : Have not tried that myself, the nearest hottest thing my 5610 has been into was some thermal springs in Colorado. Am travelling to the Polar Ice Cap next month so will check out its ability in very cold conditions. ⛺️
@@icykenny92 idiot
Good point about Casio not using the NASA thing to sell watches. They don't need to - their products are simply the absolute best in terms of price/quality.
Yess👌✨
Been a G shock guy for over twenty years but never owned a GWM5610. Just ordered one, can't wait. Great video.
Thank you! is a super reliable watch.
The 5610 has been my beater watch for 6 years and for £24 I’ve just replaced the bezel and strap.
Hope to be my beater watch for many years to come.
In this comment, you can feel so much love.
I currently own two Rolex Datejusts (126200 & 116233) and this g shock is the watch that Im going to sell both for.
After wearing luxury watches for some time, I just want something simple for daily use, where I dont have to think about the durability twice and be careful about scratches, shocks & destroying lots of money.
Cant wait to enjoy this beautiful piece with such an amazing history and be more at peace with having my money invested safer in other ways than wristwatches 😅
Not to mention, always worry about who's gonna Jack you while you are wearing an expensive watch. You can't have anything now days
Luxury watches are a scam ! Especially due to their exorbitant $ & inflated wait times to get one.
Gshock squares are the best value adding 'tools' u can have in your collection without breaking the bank!
I have the negative display version and it's fantastic! I just bought the Gw-m5610 positive display version also! Legendry retro Casio watches! A must have in everyone's Casio collection! 💪 🍻 🎊 🇷🇴
Hint: if watch is left on a metal bar (in my case the metal crank handle of a window) the chances of it receiving the signal are enhanced
I love my 5610. Its even better on a combi bracelet. I thought a plastic bracelet would be gimmicky and end up sucking but its much more comfortable than a steel bracelet watch. No sweat issues of a synthetic band and that light airyness you can't get from a steel watch watchband. It is fantastic.
IMO the 5600 series of watches is the digital equivalent of a Rolex Explorer. Its an iconic go anywhere watch that takes a beating. My only grip is despite all the years in production they still haven't improved the pushers for the fat fingered. If I don't use a finger nail its 50/50 if a press on the pusher actually works.
I started my journey in the watch world with classical mechanical watches (I still remember how excited I was, when I bought my first Seiko 5), as I admired the complexity and build of the mechanical movements. Soon I had to realise that my lifestyle (Im a technician, with lot of fieldworks, and Im also an outgoing person - lot of cycling, sports, climbing etc., plus I do a lot of night shifts) needs some functionalities that are impossible with a classical watch. My first beater was the Casio Royale (AE1200WH). I really loved that watch, still got it, I used it for like 8 years when I found this one. It has all the functions that my royale is missing (multiband6, tough solar, EL backlight ) so It was love at first sight. This watch is an absolute toolbox, and its seems invincible. I love it. If you want a watch with all the gears you might (or might not ) need, and dont want to worry on damages, and on batteries, and punctuality, you found the absolute banger! Do not hesitate! Its worth every cents!
I remember the television commercial in the 80's of a g shock being used as a hockey puck. tough watch! I have a 5610 and love that it's battery never needs replacement. My other watches need almost yearly replacement
Really nice in depth review! Made me love my watch just that bit more!
What a great watch!
I appreciate it! Yes indeed is a great watch
I’ve worn mine for over a year. Still looks and functions exactly the same as the day I bought it.
I used to hate G-Shock when i was a kid because it looked so simple compared to other funky watches. But nowadays i have a huge amount of respect and love towards G-Shock. It's been around longer than those funky watches and that tells alot!!!
I mean the vast majority of G-shock models are the opposite of simple. Squares are basically the only relatively simple G-shocks out there
Within short time I have got 4 G-shocks, and this is one of them. It's lightweight and as mentioned, fits well even on a thin wrist.
It's a very good choice if you only can or want to have 1 watch.
Best review for this watch on youtube!
Thanks a lot!
Thanks for walking through the button functions. Mine was delivered today, Thursday, October 1, 2020 in Lakeway, TX USA
Just got mine.. this one is it, classic color scheme with added solar and Atomic timekeeping✔️😍
This for me is THE GShock. I had the metal square which I reviewed on my channel but I don't think I would need any more than this.
the metal one sends bluetooth, for others to pile-up. i wouldnt want that.
I know now what I'm gettig myself for Christmas. I have a 15 years old Casio, not Gshock and its the most though and reliable of my 10 watch collection.
what model casio is that you have for 17 years by now ?
Best review I've seen on this model and in general! My respect to you Mr.!
Fantastic video. I especially loved the history of G-Shock at the start.
I already have this watch and I absolutely love it. Great review. Love having the history of it.
Thanks a lot, it's a great watch! I'm wearing it right now.
Ngl I'm shook.
Really great review. Love the G-shock and this watch in particular. I have bought a GW B5600 2ER which has the Bluetooth option that would open up this watch even more. I'm more a fan of the positive face, but I do like the negetive option. They will probably add it further down the line. Cheers.
Thanks a lot! Yes there is multiple other options that are very tempting! I'm recently looking after the new G-lide GBX but I don't think it's solar powered. Cheers!
great review. sold me on the history. thanks!
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Well spoken narrative .
I was just looking at one of these watches to get…What an excellent review, liked hearing about the history of the watch
5:22
Also, you can buy this Casio G-Shock new for around $100 USD at the time of this post. The Omega Speedmaster even on the used market costs thousands of dollars. Of course the Speedmaster is not as durable or water resistant as the G-Shock, it requires manual winding and loses seconds every few days, and does not have any backlight. The Speedmaster is a piece of watch history and space travel history, but it’s obsolete for modern military or space flight use.
This was a great review of this watch and all of its functions. Now to find one under 100 us will be tough in 2020. Job well done!!
It’s September 2022 and I just ordered a 5610u for $103. It did dip down to $89 a week ago but it was not from a seller I trusted do I waited. Even with inflation at a 40 year high at the moment and other watches like the Seiko 5 tripling in cost, the GShock has stayed the same price.
G SHOCK arguably the greatest watch ever made.
I agree!
Seiko skx007🤷✔️😍
G-shocks are the best ever!
@@surfside75no,I've owned both,and 007 isn't even close to being in the same.laegue as the g-shock
I just ordered one
So excited
How can I order thed model
Thes model
The video is already over 5 years old, but since I bought the watch yesterday, this was by far the best all-round explanation I could find 👍
Don't ever buy G-Shock. Why? Because when you buy one, you will buy more. Trust me
I like more the DW5600E-1V, without the red square, and $40 cheaper. Plus, atomic timekeeping function doesn't work in my country.
I just ordered gshock g100bb yesterday, and the seller alrdy sent the watch to shipping courier. I felt regret not finding this video sooner..
The gg100b is an awesome watch, just buy this one additional 😄
Great video. I got a chance to meet the inventor of the g shock. He was nice and even wrote a message on my nieces g shock in metallic pen.
Ohhh 😮😱 woah! Thanks a lot! How did you meet him?
@@watchroll3310 He did a meet and great at AZ Finetime. They were promoting the release of the GWG-1000. My niece was wearing her purple 5600. He was nice enough to sign in in silver metallic marker. He wished her good fortune. The writing is in Japanese too. She has the watch in a jewelry case and does not wear it. We got to take a picture with him too. He was supposed to come again, but did not. I wanted him to sign my King G.
@@dltraining6044 ah that's such a great experience! I envy you both for having such moment but I'm glad you both appreciate the situation and I'm happy you both were fortunate to see him.
From dead how long does it take to recharge?
Just got my in mail today!! Lol
Quizás deberías mencionar que en estos últimos modelos casio ya no utiliza el sistema de modulo flotante de sus inicios...
i own a g shock watch not this style..i have the circle one..
forget the model name..
the wrist band is rubber material feeling..
even it look feel cheap but it can't break..
i changed the battery twice..it last a long time..
can du swimming sports work outs etc..
even water proof?
is better than those smart watches..
Great video, is it possible to use the watch without the multi band 6 feature?
Thank you! of course!
Watch & Roll thanks
You can always set the time manually.
The alarm on this watch is so bad i threw it in the bin were it belongs,
I wonder who the child kicking the ball was lol?
What is up my boss from South Korea wow
Hi, is there a difference between Gwm5610-1Er and Gwm5610-1?
I imagine there are some differences, but what could it be?
That was a great question! They are exactly the same. The ER means for European distribution.
ER = European market
DR = SE Asia
JF = Japanese market
JR = Japanese market limited release
CR = American market
I found some other sources where it says the reason of the serial numbers:
www.buywatchesonline.com.au/casioblog/what-do-the-casio-prefix-codes-mean/
@@watchroll3310 Thanks for a quick reply, and the link below explaining every Casio name details is awesome!
The atomic model does not serve me where I live, there is no antenna and without going any further in world time Buenos Aires my city does not appear on the list, a bad point for almost all, as well as the excessive and unjustified price for my use.
The automatic light also works in the replaceable battery model, which by the way is the most common and cheap battery model, it is a great advantage, it lasts about 5 years, I had several g shocks and this is the best and most comfortable model to my liking. Flash function with time signal, timer, chrono and alarm is a very important function for me
My favorite is the DW 5600, it is the one I use and the other G Shock I have sold because it does not make sense for me to have watches in a drawer, I only need one, this one.
Casio is the best by far of all the brands.
5610u is same watch from m5610 in terms of durability ,reliability ,functionality ,?
I go to office more often than I go to space
Does this 5610 have the feature when you set the countdown timer and flashes when it reaches its time limit?
solid workhorse..
the definition of a g shock (for me)
A great daily wear and work warch...mines 13 yr old bannD starting to go but new for 43 bucks I've got my money worty.
Just got this watch today,I love the watch,but it's so small ! But I am use to my g shock gx56 aka g shock king.i wish they would make this watch exactly the same but a tad bigger in size for us bigger guys, that way people would have the option.but hopefully in time I'll get use to it
how many mm on this watch? i hated the black colors..
i like light colors like purple green red yellow orange white..
camo blue gray sliver gold.?
Thanks your review was amazing and I have Casio g shock 😊
this was on my "to buy" list for a whiiiile but ended up buying the g shock g-lide gwx 5600-1jf instead. Its essentially the same as this one but it has the moon graph and tide graph too
I put my watch over the metal shower curtain rod👍⌚
How to spot a fake one? They re so hard to find here in brazil
One of the most comprehensive demo videos I’ve seen! Great job!
Thank you so much ✨
I need 2 I am in Jeddah KSA
i hated this type of watch style looks small on my wrist..
It Looks Great On You!!! ☺👍
You Have Good Taste!!! 👏👏👏
I have owned two G-shocks and both of them had issues. The bluetooth model had issues with battery drain. The other one a master of G ait model. Its casing came out after a days use in an amusement park. I love G-shocks, but my experience with it has been bad.
U must av bought fake Chinese chapstick
i have sam sung smartch watch 46 mm they're heavy to wear on your wrist ..
i have apple watch also 40mm is nice & to small on my wrist..
those battery need charging after 3 times of use..
which is why i dont use those smartwatches, that hassle with charging the battery that often. that casio gshock with solar power lasts for many years. i recall people who said they stored their gshock in a drawer for like 10 years and when they took it out, it was working.
Looking for a solar powered gshock and really interested in this one
Nñń
Great way of presenting the history of the G Shock. I have a number of much loved high end Swiss and Japanese watches, and yet my G Shocks get the most wear these days. Would love to get my hands on that Gravity Master.
can you show the year too?
Would have been nice if you could've provided more details about the watch...maybe some history too. You should do some research before making reviews. 😉 Just ordered one! Thanks for the great review!
Great video of a great watch. Thank you...
Top tier review
The best story
Just ordered mine 🥳
What is the scratch resistance of this watch like?
its a mineralglas, the scratchresistance is high but not the highest in a watch like in saphirglas.
Great review! Question: do you know if the dots on the watch face corners and on the strap have/had any purpose?
Great question! I'm not sure but I have seen balls with similar wholes that bounce higher because of those holes. That Or just design.
Thanks for this review. It was very useful. Does it have a programmable timer function (useful for interval training)? Thanks.
Thanks a lot! It is programmable up to 24 hours but just to select the duration of timer. There is no repeat function.
@@watchroll3310 Thanks for the clarification.
My next new watch!
The best review yet. Your historical information included info I have never heard before, this is very appreciated. Now to the watch. I have many watches, yet I am drawn back to my gw m5610 often. It is the least expensive of my collection but there is an unexplainable attraction I have for this watch. I really enjoyed every aspect of your video, very well done.
Woah a thousand thanks to you!! That's amazing! 👍👍👍
Thanks for your video, very complete
Thanks a lot! 👍
Is this watch good for electricians
Yes
why specifically for electricians ?
Fantastic watch I have the exact same watch.... Are the ones with blue or orange features worth a lot more as the prices are much higher?????
I would say if there's other G-shocks with the same features for less money then why paying more for just a different color if that's what you mean. Unless you really really want the color difference and you are willing to pay the extra for it.
@@watchroll3310 just love this watch the orange has orange colours and the glass is tinted orange... The blue has blue colors and blue tint screen... Had to order from a seller in Japan.....
@@bobmarley6161 woah! The blue sounds interesting!
@@watchroll3310 watch this is the blue I have... Bought from Japan.... The strap is also different compared to the standard watch...
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@@watchroll3310 here's the orange also had to order from Japan...
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Thanks for this. One of the best reviews of this great watch. Love all the background history that you included
I really appreciate it 👍
Dear Sir, thanks for all the valuable information. It will be great if you could add in more emotion into your voice.
I Appreciate your comment :)
Model year for this watch is 2010. Does that mean that all the new GWM5610 watches I see online are 10 years old?
that was the year this specific model was released to be produced. they are not 10 years old.
Solid review. Thank you for the history too.
Thank's a lot!👍
Did you ever notice that the modern digital watches aren't nearly as accurate as they were back in the early 1980's? An early 80's Casio would keep perfect time (+/-3 sec) for a whole year, not the new ones, not even close. Apparently that's because the government didn't want such precise timing systems to be readily available to the public. Super-precise timing systems are an essential component in weapons systems and they didn't want just anyone to have access to them.
Yes this design still is amazing n 2022 it's one of the world's true great watches
but ? even with all the recent
updates it's feeling somewhat dated
Wish they had a size that suited men. Has one hole left on the strap when it's on and it looks ridiculously small. Luckily my 12 year old daughter likes it very much so now it's her watch. I'll have to look around for something else.
You must be morbidly obese.
I thought it was read by a robot. Valuable content, though!
why is everybody saying it's a great watch tell me the point of an alarm that's barely audible let alone 5
@Psyborg Punk I admit my ears aren't what they used to be but I have a Tissot t touch with a brilliant alarm an Apple Watch again brilliant and a Casio without 200m water resistance and that works just fine. However put a tiny speaker inside a watch with no way of sound escaping in order to make it waterproof and it's inaudible to most ...... An alarm is to get your attention not something you have to listen out for...Great Watch ....Lousy Alarm but TBH I just say hey Siri set timer or alarm and sorted!!
mdaydj should be alright for me being such a light sleeper
GW5000 for the purists lol