I love these higher end Squares. I can't bring myself to spend $1,700 on a Casio but I have purchased 3 of the half metal GMW-B5000 Squares. I just bought the blue one used for $300 and can't wait for it to arrive. So far my favorite is the silver model.
I think they are massively overpriced, but you can't deny that they're cool. That's why I can't hate them. They just look darn cool. Realistically they probably should only be $200 more than the steel models, but Casio is going to charge whatever they want, and they're selling out so the pricing strategy is working.
I prefer a positive display. Negative displays must be the best selling and more popular choice otherwise they wouldn’t be used in so many models. These are beautiful watches and the camo print looks like a work of art.
Got the first G Shock square about 10 years ago. Only wear it a few times a year but it sit in the watch box and I set my automatic watches to it. I just got into the full metal G Shock Squares and they are really cool...i would definately consider picking up the camo titanium
I recommend the DIY-solution: Titanium Bezel and Bracelet are around 250 USD on Aliexpress, if they are on Sale even cheaper. Plus another 200 for a GW-B5600 and off you go. I just finished a GA-2100 with a Titanium Bracelet for less than 230 USD all in.
If there's a black DLC titanium bezel for the bluetooth GWB5600, I'm in. Or for a GMWB5000, as I have the blue version and would like to change it up for a slightly lighter and more scratch resistant bezel.
An olive drab titanium would look awesome. All matte with negative display. Maybe gold pushers and screws like the stealth wealth has. I would probably finally spend the ridiculous amount for that one.
After seeing the dismissive comments, I am starting think that people might be underestimating the costs and performance of DLC. I mean the Sapphire glass and Titanium alone are already a massive mark up on how much it would be to produce but to have decent DLC application will elevate the costs and performance of the watch so much more! The truth is the standard G-shock is remarkably resilient but only in its core. The resin bands and bezel still scuffs and rubs and the mineral glass still gets scratched up. The premium essentially the same core toughness and extend that to the exterior of the watch to make it a complete package. It's not expensive for expensive sake like some branded Swiss watches with fragile gemstones attached. All the added cost is for better materials and treatment that further the core G-Shock principles. Seriously, have a look at some DLC test video. It's incredible technology!
I love my stealth B5000. The titanium looks great and my watch still looks new even after a year of use. I find the regular resin bands would start to gunk up after a while which I disliked.
I love my 2 G Shocks. Hell no I would never spend that much. I wear my 5600 and 9052 daily to work. $40. I am not rich lol. Love my G's. Function rocks.
They look great together, and I love how the seconds change in perfect sync 👍🏻 They’re too pricey for me though - price wise I stopped at the GW-5000 1JF and the GMW-B5000, which I both love.
You definitely got to have the emotional attachment to the squares to make that investment in a G-Shock. Cool watches, but I would take the budget an use them on premium sports watch.
MR-G is true stealth wealth. Love that about these watches. I could care less what people think; if they think it’s a $40 Casio it makes me even happier 🙂
All back Ti one hands down, no competition as far as I'm concerned (positive display and all) Cammo would maybe look much nicer with a gold, silver something more plain and loud dial
My problem is that I've categorized G-Shocks into a cheap beater watch class. It's what I wear when I'm working on the car or fixing the plumbing. They are already lightweight so I don't see the point in titanium. However I completely understand irrationality when it comes to purchases. I spent over $100 on a freakin' pair of jeans for pete's sake. I'm just as guilty.
This is the same argument as the Omega speedmaster 321 Ed White at a different price point. It’s the ultimate interpretation of a model. if you are not on board with the model already you just won’t “get it”.
Does anyone know how many of the camo models were produced? They are limited edition but I cant find any Information on the exact number. If its only a few hundred made I can justify spending the money.
Just read an article on Time & Time that may shed some light as to one of the reasons why these are so much more expensive than metal squares: "Titanium, being a notoriously difficult metal to machine, required G-Shock to create an entirely separate assembly line as the previous moulds and machines could not be repurposed to fabricate the full metal titanium models." So yeah, who knows how much that cost, but I guess there's more to it that just charging more because they can.
Hi - quick question, I am looking at the GMW-B5000TCF-2ER - What does 2ER stand for? I have seen 1ER before on other watches but I can't figure what the difference is
I’d like to buy one of this seriously since there’s one store that selling it just about USD1000 in my country... but for me, g-shock is identical with sport watch, especially the square ones, which is have to be comfortable enough for rough activity... the steel/titanium bracelet is not comfortable enough compare to rubber strap... so it’s kinda missing the point here...
Only titanium I like is the non-camo positive display. Personally I would only buy one for $1,500 if I had already some higher tier watches like Omega or Grand Seiko.
I have a 200usd GW5000 which I bought discounted when I was in Japan, and that is the most I would pay for a Casio. I like it very much but that is the most I would pay for one Casio square
Not a fan of a metal that scratches more easily donning a camo pattern. Also, mineral glass is more shock resilient than sapphire. I love the stainless steel versions. 1/4 the cost, spring bars in bracelet, tougher. My verdict is that they're not worth it. Very cool though.
But with grand seiko you acctualy worth the price they sell for? And with premium g schock you get what? Different colour? Titanium wich isnt expensive at all? You definetley dont get premium mechaniem, you dont get premium finishingl not even premium brand.
I don't get it but if you like it then it is worth it to you. Speculating on resale is a little dangerous, what if Casio keeps iterating on these titanium squares? Keep flipping for life.
They are trying to sell you a Tron Model for $800 and it's just a Stainless Steel Watch with a kool laser edged pattern, Which is seriously overpriced for that they are, a $50 Watch with a $750 price markup once they add the stainless steel bracelet, they don't even add Sapphire Crystal at that price. That's insane. I actually bought both, the Black Camouflaged and the tron version. Got them both in Mint Condition with all original box and paperwork for $1,300 from Owners who purchased them at full price. I take my time and hunt them down for the right price. Also every other watch coming out is a special or Limited Edition. So it's getting a bit Corny.
i have the original titanium camo, purchased for $1316 at a AD... my honest opinion? absolutely not worth it at 1700 and not worth it at 1316. get the all metal stainless steel for $600.. same module and the weight of the stainless steel is preferred (for me). the titanium is too light... gives the illusion that it's less quality.
I would like the titanium unpainted, just the pure titanium. I have an unpainted all titanium watch that is 20+yo and looks just fine. Why painting a high quality material, i would rather see and feel the high quality titanium on my wrist. 1500€ is to much for what it is, it doesnt even has an OLED screen but ol' lcd, oled instead would be so much more durable as supposed to be for a gshock. i guess these watches have their rich fanclub to spend $1700 for a gshock, now there are some titanium gshocks for 4500€.
Blue is ugly, Camo is nicest, but if Black one had all this printings in black of gold instead of white it would be the best of all three, in my opinion.
I can't justify the cost. I don't know how much titanium costs. The most I spent on a Gshock is about 169 for a GBX100-1 I can't see spending more than 200 dollars for any gshock and I know there are many 800 dollar range, 500 dollar range. All over the place. Casio used to be known as a value watch company. So I don't get it. Not my business if someone wants to spend that kind of money. For that price, there are many Sinn watches for around that or even less.
Titanium isn't expensive, G-shock aren't that expensive (though I love my full-metal 5000) - so it's more like stealth-stupidity to spend $1700 (edit: or anything much over $600) supply and demand can go to hell.
In my collection there is automatic Seikos, Hamiltons, Sinn, etc and I still find myself wearing a g-shock almost everyday...go figure what is a real watch.
And if someone already have gold watch , but not many occasions to wear it ? I bought the original square battery operated G shock from Walmart for like $30 over 10 years ago and is still one of my favorite watches. Fits right. Has the functions I need. Love it.
I love these higher end Squares. I can't bring myself to spend $1,700 on a Casio but I have purchased 3 of the half metal GMW-B5000 Squares. I just bought the blue one used for $300 and can't wait for it to arrive. So far my favorite is the silver model.
You're going to love the blue square. I've had mine for a few months and I can barely take it off.
Worth it to me too. Squares are legendary. It's nice to see Casio give them some extra special treatment.
I think they are massively overpriced, but you can't deny that they're cool. That's why I can't hate them. They just look darn cool. Realistically they probably should only be $200 more than the steel models, but Casio is going to charge whatever they want, and they're selling out so the pricing strategy is working.
Just sold my Sinn 356 Flieger to get a titanium G-Shock..
You like what you like nothing wrong with that .
I prefer a positive display. Negative displays must be the best selling and more popular choice otherwise they wouldn’t be used in so many models. These are beautiful watches and the camo print looks like a work of art.
Got the first G Shock square about 10 years ago. Only wear it a few times a year but it sit in the watch box and I set my automatic watches to it. I just got into the full metal G Shock Squares and they are really cool...i would definately consider picking up the camo titanium
If you ask me, Titanium seems like the perfect metal for a tough watch.
It depends, it's a very soft metal uncoated, it scratches easily. I own the black titanium with the dlc coating, and it's very durable.
Titanium scratches really easily unless it's grade 5 or has a hardening coating on it.
Bought a black one today with 20% discount. Love it.
For me, It would have be, a Gun Metal one (the Base Color in "original CAMO" ) . Then again, $1700 is a Freakin' Outrage !
I have bare titanium on a Citizen and it looks amazing these colored ones looking childish in my opinion and that black will not age well
I recommend the DIY-solution: Titanium Bezel and Bracelet are around 250 USD on Aliexpress, if they are on Sale even cheaper. Plus another 200 for a GW-B5600 and off you go.
I just finished a GA-2100 with a Titanium Bracelet for less than 230 USD all in.
If there's a black DLC titanium bezel for the bluetooth GWB5600, I'm in. Or for a GMWB5000, as I have the blue version and would like to change it up for a slightly lighter and more scratch resistant bezel.
I wish the new blue Ti had the gold-toned buttons and bracelet bars like the other two.
Those gold accents really make the watches "pop."
Great Video...always appreciate your honesty and sincerity
An olive drab titanium would look awesome. All matte with negative display. Maybe gold pushers and screws like the stealth wealth has. I would probably finally spend the ridiculous amount for that one.
After seeing the dismissive comments, I am starting think that people might be underestimating the costs and performance of DLC. I mean the Sapphire glass and Titanium alone are already a massive mark up on how much it would be to produce but to have decent DLC application will elevate the costs and performance of the watch so much more!
The truth is the standard G-shock is remarkably resilient but only in its core. The resin bands and bezel still scuffs and rubs and the mineral glass still gets scratched up. The premium essentially the same core toughness and extend that to the exterior of the watch to make it a complete package.
It's not expensive for expensive sake like some branded Swiss watches with fragile gemstones attached. All the added cost is for better materials and treatment that further the core G-Shock principles.
Seriously, have a look at some DLC test video. It's incredible technology!
I love my stealth B5000. The titanium looks great and my watch still looks new even after a year of use. I find the regular resin bands would start to gunk up after a while which I disliked.
I love my 2 G Shocks. Hell no I would never spend that much. I wear my 5600 and 9052 daily to work. $40. I am not rich lol. Love my G's. Function rocks.
Great job. Love the black titanium I’ve got loaned in right now. The camo on is cool too. But black for me. 👍🏻👍🏻
The titanium models look amazing, but I'd stick with the steel versions, or turn my GWB5600 into titanium with an aftermarket kit.
“Stealth Wealth”, very nice.
MIP screen please, Casio. Esp on the metal negative display squares.
The 2022 40th Anniversary Eric Haze is practically a Full Metal Black Square with Lazer Camo-by Eric Haze-for 720. Can find on secondary from 525-625.
They look great together, and I love how the seconds change in perfect sync 👍🏻 They’re too pricey for me though - price wise I stopped at the GW-5000 1JF and the GMW-B5000, which I both love.
A one wave run is perfect. Not for everyone, but those who want one will love them.
Would you consider purchasing the GMW-b5000TVA? I'd love to see your review on that one
Actually canceled my order. Still gonna video one, just not own one.
@@RandomRobReviews looking forward to it! 👍🏼
You definitely got to have the emotional attachment to the squares to make that investment in a G-Shock. Cool watches, but I would take the budget an use them on premium sports watch.
Love the blue one
For me the gw-5000 is the g-shock square sweet spot.
I agree.... 5600 5610
Holding my breath for orange camo
MR-G is true stealth wealth. Love that about these watches. I could care less what people think; if they think it’s a $40 Casio it makes me even happier 🙂
All back Ti one hands down, no competition as far as I'm concerned (positive display and all)
Cammo would maybe look much nicer with a gold, silver something more plain and loud dial
Definitely worth it 👍 but I’m bias
The level of workmanship, justifies the cost, trust me. I own other fine watches, and these are on par.
The level of workmanship? Are you high?
My problem is that I've categorized G-Shocks into a cheap beater watch class. It's what I wear when I'm working on the car or fixing the plumbing. They are already lightweight so I don't see the point in titanium. However I completely understand irrationality when it comes to purchases. I spent over $100 on a freakin' pair of jeans for pete's sake. I'm just as guilty.
The full metal line is for those who grew up with resin squares, and want an 'adult' version with a luxe feel and look.
I want that TB so bad but can’t afford it right now. I have the metal all black, very nice but a bit heavy for me.
Dear Mr Random Rob I would like to know if in the future would the 40th
Anniversary DW5040PG be worth more than GW5000 GSHOCK ?
Hard to say what any of these will be worth
Haha then one month after you’ll buy the green camo again lol classic random rob 👍🏻
This is the same argument as the Omega speedmaster 321 Ed White at a different price point. It’s the ultimate interpretation of a model. if you are not on board with the model already you just won’t “get it”.
Like the new thumbnails rob.
Does anyone know how many of the camo models were produced? They are limited edition but I cant find any Information on the exact number. If its only a few hundred made I can justify spending the money.
I really like the stealth one the best.
I’d love to own that blue TI
Just got a “TVA” which I love…I wonder though, why are JDM watches have English instead of Japanese on the face?
hello i have one question for you. how much is a casio cmd40 watch in good condition?
Regular ss squares, yes. Titaniums, no not at all.
To be honest, I prefer the blue one
Are these titanium models really limited edition? Not gonna be manufactured anymore?
Love titanium period
Just read an article on Time & Time that may shed some light as to one of the reasons why these are so much more expensive than metal squares:
"Titanium, being a notoriously difficult metal to machine, required G-Shock to create an entirely separate assembly line as the previous moulds and machines could not be repurposed to fabricate the full metal titanium models."
So yeah, who knows how much that cost, but I guess there's more to it that just charging more because they can.
Hi - quick question, I am looking at the GMW-B5000TCF-2ER - What does 2ER stand for? I have seen 1ER before on other watches but I can't figure what the difference is
2 is the colour code. 1 is black, 2 is blue and 3 is green and there is more. Er stand for europe so its release area.
these are cool... Think I still prefer the steel though. You can find all the titaniums for $1400 new, you don't have to pay $1700.
Love them
Is it true the blue camo doesn’t have sapphire unlike the og camo and stealth releases?
What's your favourite metal model?
I’d like to buy one of this seriously since there’s one store that selling it just about USD1000 in my country... but for me, g-shock is identical with sport watch, especially the square ones, which is have to be comfortable enough for rough activity... the steel/titanium bracelet is not comfortable enough compare to rubber strap... so it’s kinda missing the point here...
Can somebody please confirm if the aliexpress titanium camo band fits dw 5610 su8?
Easiest question I've answered all day. Yes, yes they are worth it.
Only titanium I like is the non-camo positive display. Personally I would only buy one for $1,500 if I had already some higher tier watches like Omega or Grand Seiko.
Great video 📹 but would never Flip my Seiko Tuna prefer it more than the titanium square Gshock
I have a 200usd GW5000 which I bought discounted when I was in Japan, and that is the most I would pay for a Casio. I like it very much but that is the most I would pay for one Casio square
Not a fan of a metal that scratches more easily donning a camo pattern. Also, mineral glass is more shock resilient than sapphire. I love the stainless steel versions. 1/4 the cost, spring bars in bracelet, tougher. My verdict is that they're not worth it. Very cool though.
For 1700, they count as part of the collection
Yes!!!!!
But with grand seiko you acctualy worth the price they sell for? And with premium g schock you get what? Different colour? Titanium wich isnt expensive at all? You definetley dont get premium mechaniem, you dont get premium finishingl not even premium brand.
The watch is great. I have a steel light case with a normal white display, let's say black, I don't like it at all.
I don't get it but if you like it then it is worth it to you. Speculating on resale is a little dangerous, what if Casio keeps iterating on these titanium squares? Keep flipping for life.
They are trying to sell you a Tron Model for $800 and it's just a Stainless Steel Watch with a kool laser edged pattern, Which is seriously overpriced for that they are, a $50 Watch with a $750 price markup once they add the stainless steel bracelet, they don't even add Sapphire Crystal at that price. That's insane.
I actually bought both, the Black Camouflaged and the tron version. Got them both in Mint Condition with all original box and paperwork for $1,300 from Owners who purchased them at full price. I take my time and hunt them down for the right price.
Also every other watch coming out is a special or Limited Edition. So it's getting a bit Corny.
It's very expensive... Hello those are casio not Tag Heuer
I just picked up the titanium camo for £800
Wish there was a silver model
i have the original titanium camo, purchased for $1316 at a AD... my honest opinion? absolutely not worth it at 1700 and not worth it at 1316. get the all metal stainless steel for $600.. same module and the weight of the stainless steel is preferred (for me). the titanium is too light... gives the illusion that it's less quality.
What???
GMW-B5000TCF-2ER ??
I would like the titanium unpainted, just the pure titanium. I have an unpainted all titanium watch that is 20+yo and looks just fine. Why painting a high quality material, i would rather see and feel the high quality titanium on my wrist. 1500€ is to much for what it is, it doesnt even has an OLED screen but ol' lcd, oled instead would be so much more durable as supposed to be for a gshock. i guess these watches have their rich fanclub to spend $1700 for a gshock, now there are some titanium gshocks for 4500€.
Blue is ugly, Camo is nicest, but if Black one had all this printings in black of gold instead of white it would be the best of all three, in my opinion.
Cool fashion watches
No, unless your a g shock fan.
These are now discontinued
I can't justify the cost. I don't know how much titanium costs. The most I spent on a Gshock is about 169 for a GBX100-1 I can't see spending more than 200 dollars for any gshock and I know there are many 800 dollar range, 500 dollar range. All over the place. Casio used to be known as a value watch company. So I don't get it. Not my business if someone wants to spend that kind of money. For that price, there are many Sinn watches for around that or even less.
they could make these with gps on top of bluetooth.
It is a cool watch but not worth the price
3.4 on Amazon noway
#Square4Life
Hmmm. Gold camo.
Titanium models are obscenely underpriced IMO compared to the G-D5000-9JR.
My collection is stagnate.
I just bought mine for usd570 usd from Casio
Not worth but Im still buying the rainbow
It should be a crime buying or selling a square Gshock for more than $100!
$1700USD?!!!
Not for everyone. (the bland answer)
Can't buy that for that price.
Sure can.
@@RandomRobReviews I got bills bro 🤣
Nope!
Titanium isn't expensive, G-shock aren't that expensive (though I love my full-metal 5000) - so it's more like stealth-stupidity to spend $1700 (edit: or anything much over $600) supply and demand can go to hell.
These are the most overpriced watches G-Shock has ever released. At over 3x the price of the steel, Casio is clean ripping people on this watch!
For that amount of money one could buy a good, real watch.
Educate me, what's not good or real about a G Shock???
@@andrewg2618 Who said it wasn't good (for an overpriced kitchen timer 😁) I'm sure you don't need to be told what I mean by a real watch.
In my collection there is automatic Seikos, Hamiltons, Sinn, etc and I still find myself wearing a g-shock almost everyday...go figure what is a real watch.
@@kini5000 exactly right
And if someone already have gold watch , but not many occasions to wear it ? I bought the original square battery operated G shock from Walmart for like $30 over 10 years ago and is still one of my favorite watches. Fits right. Has the functions I need. Love it.