very nice review!!! i just picked up the 5610U but i'm so tempted to return it and get the DW-5040PG-1. I'm a little torn and maybe you can help. I love so much about the 5610U, looks, functionality, module specs, solar and multiband. It's got a ton going for it and i can't stop staring. Totally brings me back to childhood but with modern flair. But i really really really dont like how its viewing angle is so limited. I like glancing at my watch for time, but i find i have to have it angled very specifically to read anything. I'm between 2 notches on the band, one is kinda tight and the other is loose enough that i have to move the watch with one hand to get it out from under my sleeve. Both get old quickly. I'm not sure it its the caseback, but i wouldn't say it feels amazing on the wrist or that i can wear it all day no prob. It irritates eventually. I keep trying both slots to see if it breaks in better and hasn't. The DW-5040PG-1looks stunning. I love the gold screen and having the brickwork more prominent. With so many square's looking similar, i really like that this is traditional yet stands out as unique. Do you think this model has a wider range of viewing angles than the 5610U? would its screw caseback be more comfortable? Even if the band leave me between notches, maybe the caseback would make it feel better overall. I can live with it lacking solar (but it is cool) and i can always manually adjust the time with other multiband watches. But I do wish it had both. I don't use world time a ton but it sure is nice when you do, so I'd eventually miss that too. I think it's looks keep bringing me back to want this, but i would miss some of the 5610's tech. If it is better to see time at more angles, and feels better on the wrist, it might be for me. But if its the same bad viewing angle and fit it similar, i guess i should stick with the 5610. Any feedback on these questions is much appreciated and I'd love to hear your thoughts on if you think i'd like this 40th better than the 5610 based on my comments. Thanks for a great video and your time!
Thanks for the detailed analysis. Without seeing both watches side by side, it's tough to answer the viewing angle question. But I'd guess it's probably much easier to see the 5040 screen due to its bright gold color. You kind of answered your own questions since it comes down the coolness/gold dial color vs. the super practical 5610. You basically pointed out the 3 key features of 5610 that 5040 doesn't have: solar, atomic timing, and world time. It sounds like none of those 3 feature are must have for you, just nice to have. Also the price differnece is noticeable for the 5040, basically you are paying a premium for the hardened case and that beautiful display. If you don't care about all the features and just want a cool looking display, then 5040 is my choice. Lastly, I'm never a fan of gshock's rubber band, not super comfortable and lack of micro adjustment. And because of the watch lug design, you have to use after market adapter in order to use other fabric bands. I personally really prefer the soft velcro band because you can adjust the tightness to the exact level you want. I really wish gshock can redesign their lug area so it's easier for people to replace the stock rubber strap. Good luck!
Thank you so much for your very thoughtful response. I prob think too much with watch purchases, but I also like to get the right fit for me. It's a tough one between these too for me so i really appreciate your input. The 5610 viewing angle issue is mainly about the lcd being unreadable due to a slight angle (all blacked out digits basically), and not how bright the silver background contrast is. Maybe the 40th anniversary gold background will help, but if it uses the same lcd screen, it wont be any different. I know some models use a STN display, or even a better basic lcd screen and I hope that the 40th anniversary would have something better than the 5610. I guess I'll have to just order one and see them next to each other. I'll keep you posted! Have a great day.@@hhcreviews
I've had this for a year and it's worth every penny! This is the most comfortable G Shock I have tried and it keeps time to within a second per month.
very nice review!!! i just picked up the 5610U but i'm so tempted to return it and get the DW-5040PG-1. I'm a little torn and maybe you can help. I love so much about the 5610U, looks, functionality, module specs, solar and multiband. It's got a ton going for it and i can't stop staring. Totally brings me back to childhood but with modern flair. But i really really really dont like how its viewing angle is so limited. I like glancing at my watch for time, but i find i have to have it angled very specifically to read anything. I'm between 2 notches on the band, one is kinda tight and the other is loose enough that i have to move the watch with one hand to get it out from under my sleeve. Both get old quickly. I'm not sure it its the caseback, but i wouldn't say it feels amazing on the wrist or that i can wear it all day no prob. It irritates eventually. I keep trying both slots to see if it breaks in better and hasn't. The DW-5040PG-1looks stunning. I love the gold screen and having the brickwork more prominent. With so many square's looking similar, i really like that this is traditional yet stands out as unique. Do you think this model has a wider range of viewing angles than the 5610U? would its screw caseback be more comfortable? Even if the band leave me between notches, maybe the caseback would make it feel better overall. I can live with it lacking solar (but it is cool) and i can always manually adjust the time with other multiband watches. But I do wish it had both. I don't use world time a ton but it sure is nice when you do, so I'd eventually miss that too. I think it's looks keep bringing me back to want this, but i would miss some of the 5610's tech. If it is better to see time at more angles, and feels better on the wrist, it might be for me. But if its the same bad viewing angle and fit it similar, i guess i should stick with the 5610. Any feedback on these questions is much appreciated and I'd love to hear your thoughts on if you think i'd like this 40th better than the 5610 based on my comments. Thanks for a great video and your time!
Thanks for the detailed analysis. Without seeing both watches side by side, it's tough to answer the viewing angle question. But I'd guess it's probably much easier to see the 5040 screen due to its bright gold color. You kind of answered your own questions since it comes down the coolness/gold dial color vs. the super practical 5610. You basically pointed out the 3 key features of 5610 that 5040 doesn't have: solar, atomic timing, and world time. It sounds like none of those 3 feature are must have for you, just nice to have. Also the price differnece is noticeable for the 5040, basically you are paying a premium for the hardened case and that beautiful display. If you don't care about all the features and just want a cool looking display, then 5040 is my choice. Lastly, I'm never a fan of gshock's rubber band, not super comfortable and lack of micro adjustment. And because of the watch lug design, you have to use after market adapter in order to use other fabric bands. I personally really prefer the soft velcro band because you can adjust the tightness to the exact level you want. I really wish gshock can redesign their lug area so it's easier for people to replace the stock rubber strap. Good luck!
Thank you so much for your very thoughtful response. I prob think too much with watch purchases, but I also like to get the right fit for me. It's a tough one between these too for me so i really appreciate your input. The 5610 viewing angle issue is mainly about the lcd being unreadable due to a slight angle (all blacked out digits basically), and not how bright the silver background contrast is. Maybe the 40th anniversary gold background will help, but if it uses the same lcd screen, it wont be any different. I know some models use a STN display, or even a better basic lcd screen and I hope that the 40th anniversary would have something better than the 5610. I guess I'll have to just order one and see them next to each other. I'll keep you posted! Have a great day.@@hhcreviews
@@gpuniqueget both! 😊 I have the 5610u and also the 5000u and now want this one. 😂. Becomes a problem fast. Did you end up getting it ?
sir where did you get the strap?
That strap is from Amazon, by a brand called "Abanen", it's their hook and loop design.
Exactly what I wanted to know 👍🏻