This is my daily watch at work. To be fair, it's the only watch that you would need in your life, although we keep collecting watches because we are insane.
Since I'm broke, I just went to the official Casio website and downloaded a template for a paper version of it. The watch is wearable, but took me 5 hours to make. Great video!
I have had this exact watch for about a year now. Absolute unit. Efficient, useful, handy, ungodly durable, and most of all: reliable. I fail to find any flaws. I am scared that it will outlive me, but that's just part of having this watch. Easily recommended to anyone who wants a digital watch. Period.
I just picked one up on clearance at wally for under $40. If i wasn't finished Christmas shopping everyone I give a hoot about would be getting one. I saved up for an earlier model when i was a kid and it was promptly stolen. 😡 I can't believe I waited all these years to replace it. This watch is a MUST HAVE.
This watch is just evil. A couple of years ago I wanted to get a new watch and remember something like this coming out when I was a kid. Kinda like the Apple watch today - all the cool kids had a G-Shock back in the day. So I got this one since it was only $65.- CDN online. Well, fast forward a couple of years to today and I have 23 of the things - everything from a full metal square to a solar/atomic 6900 on a Jays and Kays nato adapter to the vintage 5600 screwback that I'm wearing right now. My 24th G, the just released in Canada GA-B2100 is due to arrive next week and I know a titanium square will be the collection soon. Evil evil watch. Glad I found it ;) And it does get significant wear rotation even though it's the least expensive one, I think that says a lot.
My first watch was a old Walmart work watch with a resign strap and a gold face. With hands. Now 10 year later I just got my first gshock 5600 and it's the best feeling watch. I've worn
I am really happy to hear that. I just got this watch today. And the only thing i didnt check was how long the battery lasted. Once i saw 2 years i was bummed a bit. Batteries dont cost much its just im spoiled with the 10 year ones lol. But i see alot of ppl saying 5 years or 10 years. I love thjs watch!
Just picked one up. I had one in the past and gave it away. I missed it and decided to snag another. My first one cost $40, I paid $52 this time around. Think I'll be hanging on to it. Thanks for the review.
I ordered one I had to have it I love the retro 1980's Casio G-Shock watch designs better than any modern G-Shock watch period but that's just me 🤷🏻♂️
Not just you, trust me. I'm sick and tired of landmine sized round shaped G's and their piss poor negative displays (GD-350 and MIP's excluded) which are unfortunately the majority nowadays.
Me, two years ago: the only watch I need... Now: 4 more G's + some other watches. In addition, I would say G-2900F is also a very good bang for the buck watch as an entry level all-purpose G.
I haven't worn a wrist watch for years, due to the cell phone. Recently, I found myself wanting a watch again. So MANY good looking watches out there! I bought one last week online, classic look chronograph. I put it on it and it was a chonker. Just too big and heavy, I returned it. So tonight I started looking again, and was ready to buy a different Casio similar to this one (a blacked out version). I was looking on youtube for reviews and saw this video on the side bar. This watch is very silmilar to one I had years ago. What caught my my was, the contrast compared to the other version I thought of buying. You sold me on it, it should arrive tomorrow.
Thanks for the great review. The legendary 5600 truly is one of the best watches money can buy. I daily wear the more expensive steel case variant GW-5000U-1JF and absolutely adore it. I recently bought the DW-5040 anniversary model and now I’ll be adding some other square models including this 5600E and and a GMW5610 to go with my NASA model. I also really like the solar only version (no MB6 radio) the G5600UE. Will I stop there? Unlikely. Ultimately I want a vintage steel case DW5600C.
Great video. I paid £60 GBP with free delivery here in the UK and I have just recently added this exact watch to my growing watch collection ...IMO this is without a shadow of a doubt the best watch you can buy for £60 GBP. I have 20 Casio watches in my watch collection... Most of them are just from the budget range costing £30 GBP or less and I have 3 other Casio G Shocks... A DW5600 BB with a negative display a bright yellow Casio DW5610Y and a G2900.. I love them all ..HOWEVER, I bought a SKMEI 1628 just to see what all the "Hype" was all about with this watch...It cost me just £12 GBP with free delivery and I have to say I am very impressed with this watch also. You can tell when you look at it very closely that it has a "Watered down" build quality over a Genuine G-Shock ..But for £12GBP with free delivery, it is a very impressive watch also. I don't have any issues buying just one Casio G-Shock "Knock off" watch...Casio has had THOUSANDS of GBP off me over the Years. Kind regards Brian
This was my first G Shock shamefully as I was in high school in the 90s 🤦🏽 I was put off by how hard the resin band was. Since moving off this one I have become a G Shock addict.
I also think this is the best for under 100$. I recently bought a Casio w218hc light gray and everyone was talking about it at work and today I wore this and no one noticed at all. Like I said sweet and discreet.
I have one that's still ticking after more than a decade of use and intentional abuse. I think the crystal/accuracy has been diminished quite a bit but it's still going.
One of the best "dumb" digital watches money can buy. It got everything you can ask for on an EDC basis and nothing you don't. Current time in stw and cdt mode, timer settable to the second with flashing and auto repeat, EL backlight (instead of the modern day LED crap), no solar nonsense, no atomic nonsense and certainly no "fitness, connect, notification" garbage. A watch that has its heritage in an age of common sense instead of insanity, along with the DW-290 and the W-740. Although the W-740 is my favorite out of the bunch.
I just bought one of these on Amazon for my dog. She'll be wearing it on her collar. It will probably be difficult for her to read but she will probably also be the only dog in the park to have her own watch. I've bought adapters so it will fit her collar like any other watch band. It will be interesting to see how it stands up to a dog's lifestyle.
I'm looking at a few as well, as my first G shock, the GW-M5610U-1ER is under £100 as well in places, I want solar and autolight on the one I buy, but I do like the look of luminescent display
I prefer the solar version myself, it costs only a little bit more and you don't have to worry about draining the battery each time you turn on the backlight!
@@popsncracks9108 Depends on where you live. Here in Europe you’re better off with the GW-M5610 Solar/atomic, as it is just a smidge more expensive than the barebones DW version.
I recently bought this watch. I have a concern here. Why is the adjust dial button on the top left hand side inside compared to the other three dial buttons. Is it a defect or is it the same for every other watch? I want to give this watch as a gift. So, I'm really confused about whether I should return it or not. I would really appreciate it, if someone who had already used it helps me out on this!
@@tinaungsan5759 thanks much for your insight. I really appreciate it for taking your time and effort to share your thoughts so that it'll be helpful for others.
Personally bought the solar powered version of this watch... Utterly disappointed! Just after 3 or 4 months of normal usage ( No swimming, No Diving, No Extreme water Sports, No Surfing) it developed fog and water vapour inside the glass disrupting the time view. I went to the Casio Service centre but the service center people bluntly told me that there was no option for replacement. They also shamelessly told me that their watches are water resistant and not water proof. They said they never claim that their watches are water proof in their advertising also. They simply changed some parts and dried the fog or water vapour inside AND after a few months the fog and water vapour inside the glass RETURNED. What a Waste. 👎 Had it been the case of putting the watch under extreme conditions , it is understandable, but the refusal to replace the watch under normal conditions seemed callous and unprofessional on part of Casio. Utterly disappointed by such a big brand LIKE CASIO AND G-SHOCK with big & HOLLOW claims! 😒
This is my daily watch at work. To be fair, it's the only watch that you would need in your life, although we keep collecting watches because we are insane.
😁😁😁
All you need is this watch and one really nice watch, perfect 2 watch collection
Because we are insane 😂😂😂
I guess that's why we're all here watching this video lol!
@@MalShakur yeah so true 😂😂
The G Shock square design is completely iconic beyond watches. It's one of the best industrial designs ever.
A timeless classic.
An icon.
Since I'm broke, I just went to the official Casio website and downloaded a template for a paper version of it. The watch is wearable, but took me 5 hours to make. Great video!
I have had this exact watch for about a year now. Absolute unit. Efficient, useful, handy, ungodly durable, and most of all: reliable. I fail to find any flaws. I am scared that it will outlive me, but that's just part of having this watch. Easily recommended to anyone who wants a digital watch. Period.
Good to know, I've just ordered one 😅
Well the only flaw is that contrast of the LCD could be better, anything else is just perfect.
I 1st bought the Wh600 which I love but the DW5600 is up there with it.
I just picked one up on clearance at wally for under $40. If i wasn't finished Christmas shopping everyone I give a hoot about would be getting one.
I saved up for an earlier model when i was a kid and it was promptly stolen. 😡
I can't believe I waited all these years to replace it. This watch is a MUST HAVE.
G shocks just can’t be beat I use my mums that she gave to me that she wore it daily for over 32 years and it’s still as good as new
This watch is just evil. A couple of years ago I wanted to get a new watch and remember something like this coming out when I was a kid. Kinda like the Apple watch today - all the cool kids had a G-Shock back in the day. So I got this one since it was only $65.- CDN online. Well, fast forward a couple of years to today and I have 23 of the things - everything from a full metal square to a solar/atomic 6900 on a Jays and Kays nato adapter to the vintage 5600 screwback that I'm wearing right now. My 24th G, the just released in Canada GA-B2100 is due to arrive next week and I know a titanium square will be the collection soon.
Evil evil watch. Glad I found it ;) And it does get significant wear rotation even though it's the least expensive one, I think that says a lot.
What an amazing review! 👏😂 perhaps I should’ve added the disclaimer: Buying this may make you buy 20+ more 😅 thanks for watching!
Evil??
Lol 😅😅
My first watch was a old Walmart work watch with a resign strap and a gold face. With hands. Now 10 year later I just got my first gshock 5600 and it's the best feeling watch. I've worn
Got mine for $40.00 about 10 years ago. Only put 1 battery in it. I have it on 24/7. Best watch
I am really happy to hear that. I just got this watch today. And the only thing i didnt check was how long the battery lasted. Once i saw 2 years i was bummed a bit. Batteries dont cost much its just im spoiled with the 10 year ones lol. But i see alot of ppl saying 5 years or 10 years. I love thjs watch!
Excellent old school G!
I’m a DW 6900 fan too.
Just picked one up. I had one in the past and gave it away. I missed it and decided to snag another. My first one cost $40, I paid $52 this time around. Think I'll be hanging on to it. Thanks for the review.
I ordered one I had to have it I love the retro 1980's Casio G-Shock watch designs better than any modern G-Shock watch period but that's just me 🤷🏻♂️
Not just you, trust me. I'm sick and tired of landmine sized round shaped G's and their piss poor negative displays (GD-350 and MIP's excluded) which are unfortunately the majority nowadays.
Me, two years ago: the only watch I need... Now: 4 more G's + some other watches. In addition, I would say G-2900F is also a very good bang for the buck watch as an entry level all-purpose G.
I haven't worn a wrist watch for years, due to the cell phone. Recently, I found myself wanting a watch again. So MANY good looking watches out there! I bought one last week online, classic look chronograph. I put it on it and it was a chonker. Just too big and heavy, I returned it. So tonight I started looking again, and was ready to buy a different Casio similar to this one (a blacked out version). I was looking on youtube for reviews and saw this video on the side bar. This watch is very silmilar to one I had years ago. What caught my my was, the contrast compared to the other version I thought of buying. You sold me on it, it should arrive tomorrow.
Hell yeah! I'm so into this watch since a couple of weeks ago. Definitely going to budget for it.
Thanks for the great review. The legendary 5600 truly is one of the best watches money can buy. I daily wear the more expensive steel case variant GW-5000U-1JF and absolutely adore it. I recently bought the DW-5040 anniversary model and now I’ll be adding some other square models including this 5600E and and a GMW5610 to go with my NASA model. I also really like the solar only version (no MB6 radio) the G5600UE. Will I stop there? Unlikely. Ultimately I want a vintage steel case DW5600C.
Haha amazing! Congrats on your recent purchase as well! All great! Thank you for watching and the kind words :)
Great video. I paid £60 GBP with free delivery here in the UK and I have just recently added this exact watch to my growing watch collection ...IMO this is without a shadow of a doubt the best watch you can buy for £60 GBP.
I have 20 Casio watches in my watch collection... Most of them are just from the budget range costing £30 GBP or less and I have 3 other Casio G Shocks... A DW5600 BB with a negative display a bright yellow Casio DW5610Y and a G2900.. I love them all ..HOWEVER, I bought a SKMEI 1628 just to see what all the "Hype" was all about with this watch...It cost me just £12 GBP with free delivery and I have to say I am very impressed with this watch also. You can tell when you look at it very closely that it has a "Watered down" build quality over a Genuine G-Shock ..But for £12GBP with free delivery, it is a very impressive watch also.
I don't have any issues buying just one Casio G-Shock "Knock off" watch...Casio has had THOUSANDS of GBP off me over the Years.
Kind regards Brian
Brian, That’s awesome! Thanks a lot for watching 😁
There’s no such thing as a DW-5610.
Probably meant the GW-M5610, the pick of the bunch.
Me too got recently a Skmei 1894 square for 12 bucks - the value is almost unreal !
I have the same watch, best watch for the least amount of money that's for sure!!! I just love it!!!!😁
This was my first G Shock shamefully as I was in high school in the 90s 🤦🏽 I was put off by how hard the resin band was. Since moving off this one I have become a G Shock addict.
Put it on a combi bracelet and it looks way better.
Why shamefully?
I also think this is the best for under 100$. I recently bought a Casio w218hc light gray and everyone was talking about it at work and today I wore this and no one noticed at all. Like I said sweet and discreet.
Damn, I still want one even tho I already own the solar version lol
I have one that's still ticking after more than a decade of use and intentional abuse. I think the crystal/accuracy has been diminished quite a bit but it's still going.
I got me one! Proper, classic model.
I just ordered the new digital glitch DW5600. I’m so excited to get it.
Awesome! Such a cool watch that one 😍 thanks for watching!
Yeah the glitch looks superb.
Eu tenho esse g-shock ja tem 1 ano . Estou adorando experiência de usar ele todos os dias
😊
Ive got the yellow variant of this exact watch. Only watxh ill ever need. And ive owned omega's and such in the past.
your opening song reminds me so much of the old Sonic video games
One of the best "dumb" digital watches money can buy. It got everything you can ask for on an EDC basis and nothing you don't. Current time in stw and cdt mode, timer settable to the second with flashing and auto repeat, EL backlight (instead of the modern day LED crap), no solar nonsense, no atomic nonsense and certainly no "fitness, connect, notification" garbage. A watch that has its heritage in an age of common sense instead of insanity, along with the DW-290 and the W-740. Although the W-740 is my favorite out of the bunch.
I just bought one of these on Amazon for my dog. She'll be wearing it on her collar. It will probably be difficult for her to read but she will probably also be the only dog in the park to have her own watch. I've bought adapters so it will fit her collar like any other watch band. It will be interesting to see how it stands up to a dog's lifestyle.
You're sick .
happy new year to you
which one should i choose dw5600e-1v or dw5600ue tough solar
I'm looking at a few as well, as my first G shock, the GW-M5610U-1ER is under £100 as well in places, I want solar and autolight on the one I buy, but I do like the look of luminescent display
DW-5600E any day and twice on Sundays.
Good old classic 👌
It is indeed! Timeless! 😎 thanks for watching!
it has similar function with dw9052 but yeah~ it's a g shock pioneer,
I prefer the solar version myself, it costs only a little bit more and you don't have to worry about draining the battery each time you turn on the backlight!
$39 to $89 is not a little more. more than double
@@popsncracks9108 depends on the location I guess, here it's around $20 more.
It’s double
Witch one is the solar version ?
@@popsncracks9108
Depends on where you live.
Here in Europe you’re better off with the GW-M5610 Solar/atomic, as it is just a smidge more expensive than the barebones DW version.
I've got one - such the same)) only 20+ years
Nice! 😎
Got one on Amazon for $35 today.
Walmart has this online for $45 right now, Amazing is $55.
The GW-B5600-2ER (with multiband 6 & Solar) is even better and probably still under $100 (sometimes).
I have never seen it even close to $100
@@evhvariac2 It was going for £50 ($60) In the UK at Argos for a very limited time. I paid £89 for mine which isn't far off the $100 price.
No it's not.
These used to be common and cheap now they're more rare and more expensive. I don't know why.
can this be mod to all steel?
Can any one say which one is better illuminator or tough solar?
My G-Shock Square .. Tough Solar - AT time .. £80.00 ..
Whats the difference of it from g shock G 5600UE-1?
Is the date displayed in the American style, month then day? And can it be changed if so?
Yes American style and no, can't be changed unfortunately.
weird how they're called square when they're not square
I recently bought this watch. I have a concern here. Why is the adjust dial button on the top left hand side inside compared to the other three dial buttons. Is it a defect or is it the same for every other watch? I want to give this watch as a gift. So, I'm really confused about whether I should return it or not. I would really appreciate it, if someone who had already used it helps me out on this!
It is intentional so the button doesn't get accidentally pressed during our activities.
They did it intentionally, I don't think it was necessary but apparently they did
@@tinaungsan5759 thanks much for your insight. I really appreciate it for taking your time and effort to share your thoughts so that it'll be helpful for others.
Unfortunately this model costs over $150 in Australia now.
I bought a Casio model DW5600BB Module 3229 and Tough Solar + Bluetooth imprinted on the face - I suspect it's a fake Casio
£89 on amazon uk and, discontinued?
Yeah it’s priced slightly higher in the UK (tax differences etc.) but often on sale! Thanks for watching!
@@TimeDrops_ sadly never seen it on sale, also i thought the E-1V was solar
While this is a good value, IMO, just spend / save a little more money and buy a Tough Solar, Multiband 6 model.
It’s double the price
Waste of money, totally overrated.
I covered mine in steel, invincible/
Gracias por tu vídeo 👍🇨🇴🕓🇪🇸👍
5600
This cost me under 80$ Canadian on sale I’d highly recommend anyone in Canada to buy this it’s sweet and discreet.
On Amazon might I add I purchased it there
Even W700 has dual time.
had this for years….. TOUGH……
Personally bought the solar powered version of this watch...
Utterly disappointed!
Just after 3 or 4 months of normal usage ( No swimming, No Diving, No Extreme water Sports, No Surfing) it developed fog and water vapour inside the glass disrupting the time view.
I went to the Casio Service centre but the service center people bluntly told me that there was no option for replacement. They also shamelessly told me that their watches are water resistant and not water proof. They said they never claim that their watches are water proof in their advertising also. They simply changed some parts and dried the fog or water vapour inside AND after a few months the fog and water vapour inside the glass RETURNED. What a Waste. 👎
Had it been the case of putting the watch under extreme conditions , it is understandable, but the refusal to replace the watch under normal conditions seemed callous and unprofessional on part of Casio. Utterly disappointed by such a big brand LIKE CASIO AND G-SHOCK with big & HOLLOW claims! 😒
Better than this? I’d have to say the Tough Solar 5610…
ATOMIC / SOLAR OR A SILLY WATCH
Brainwashed for good...
You overpaid for your g-shock.... typical price for that model is between $40-$50 dollars
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Most watch reviewers have hairy arms without exception lol
It’s al plastic
No shit..
The strap is super uncomfortable. Almost a signature of cheaper casios.
I agree. Put mine on a combi bracelet and couldn't be happier.