Here is my review of the Casio G-Shock GW5600J. A solid atomic/solar watch that doesn't break the bank. Milshock mod: mygshock.com/wiki/Mil-Shock_DI... Music: Floating by Vavrek vavrek.com/ hathcocked.blogspot.com/
All things considered, after a year of use, this watch still looks and feels brand new, and has been working out very well for me. Don't regret the purchase at all, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a very tough, low maintenance watch. G-Shocks are basically the Glocks of the watch world...they may not be the prettiest things ever, but they do what they're supposed to do really well and don't cost an arm and a leg. Good review bro.
I love my gw 5600j. Thanks for the review. I love the comment about if you don't know what day of the week it is you have a bigger problem... LOL. I absolutely agree!
This is a great watch for the money. When shopping around for a new watch, I was immediately drawn to the G Shocks, as they seemed to offer a lot of performance for the money, which I love. I also wanted a solar powered model, and was drawn to the more "classic" looking versions. I did like the simultaneous day/date on the newer GWM model, but this one looks better IMO. Being a resident of the US, I couldn't really justify 30-40 dollars more just so my watch can sync if I ever go to Europe.
I am sure all plastic banded watches will eventually give out, but in my experience, casio bands tend to out last many of the timex digitals I've had. Timex watches are tough, no doubt, but their watch bands always got old and broke on me...at least ones from like 5-10 years ago did. I have had the same watch being reviewed here for about a year, wearing it every day, and it still looks brand new. Can't say the same of my stainless watches.
@hathcocked Well, the watch thats supposed to be shock resistant, i guess doesnt live up to its name. i was skateboarding today, fell and hit my wrist on the concrete, moderately hard, and the LCD under the dial cover cracks and breaks.
At 5:40 you mentioned that you can manually initiate the atomic time alignment. We are at Day light savings time and mine has not realigned yet. I read that it does it automatically but I don't remember reading that there is a manual way to do it. Could you please explain the manual procedure for me? Also, my first GShock lasted a decade before the wristband cracked, getting a replacement is difficult but I found a cheap one and gave it to my son, heehee.
@hathcocked Okay, Thanks! and by the way. this video helped my decision on buying this watch, im just trying to find a place that sells the watch strap for the GW-M5600BC just because i like that strap, haha. any suggestions on a website?
what does it mean wen the three bars are lit?the one wit the numbers on the bottom.and one more question...does it charge by itself?do i have to click anything for it to charge?
Can you explain how the atomic/solar battery works? So if i charge with solar power at 100% = 5 hours, does that mean its good for 8 months and i can repeat that process??
i need help... im thinking of getting this gshock for highschool to be ''in style''. but im not sure if i should get this. need help. should i get this? it look nice...
@hathcocked my 20th birthday is coming up im looking to order it. what are the pros and cons of ordering from Amazon as opposed to straight from casio or a retailer themselves?
I'm a stay at home dad, and the days blur together a lot. Having a day of the week display is a must for me.
All things considered, after a year of use, this watch still looks and feels brand new, and has been working out very well for me. Don't regret the purchase at all, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a very tough, low maintenance watch. G-Shocks are basically the Glocks of the watch world...they may not be the prettiest things ever, but they do what they're supposed to do really well and don't cost an arm and a leg. Good review bro.
Sampai detik ini pun dia masih setia menemani hari hari ku, dia the G 5600 j karya casio yg sangat indah dan kuat
I love my gw 5600j. Thanks for the review. I love the comment about if you don't know what day of the week it is you have a bigger problem... LOL. I absolutely agree!
i just got a atomic time G-shock with the white resin it's real durable and cool lookin, can't wait to get the frogman one.
you can adjust the duration of the backlight. there are 2 modes for duration
This is a great watch for the money. When shopping around for a new watch, I was immediately drawn to the G Shocks, as they seemed to offer a lot of performance for the money, which I love. I also wanted a solar powered model, and was drawn to the more "classic" looking versions. I did like the simultaneous day/date on the newer GWM model, but this one looks better IMO. Being a resident of the US, I couldn't really justify 30-40 dollars more just so my watch can sync if I ever go to Europe.
I am sure all plastic banded watches will eventually give out, but in my experience, casio bands tend to out last many of the timex digitals I've had. Timex watches are tough, no doubt, but their watch bands always got old and broke on me...at least ones from like 5-10 years ago did. I have had the same watch being reviewed here for about a year, wearing it every day, and it still looks brand new. Can't say the same of my stainless watches.
@megajon12 these are great, i bought one a few months ago, they have so many features, i would reccommend this over any other g-shock
@hathcocked Well, the watch thats supposed to be shock resistant, i guess doesnt live up to its name. i was skateboarding today, fell and hit my wrist on the concrete, moderately hard, and the LCD under the dial cover cracks and breaks.
nice review. i love the DW5600 series[:
and how do you activate the mute/silencer?
At 5:40 you mentioned that you can manually initiate the atomic time alignment. We are at Day light savings time and mine has not realigned yet. I read that it does it automatically but I don't remember reading that there is a manual way to do it. Could you please explain the manual procedure for me?
Also, my first GShock lasted a decade before the wristband cracked, getting a replacement is difficult but I found a cheap one and gave it to my son, heehee.
interesting review...gotta say I'm puzzled by the gloves?
@hathcocked Okay, Thanks! and by the way. this video helped my decision on buying this watch, im just trying to find a place that sells the watch strap for the GW-M5600BC just because i like that strap, haha. any suggestions on a website?
what does it mean wen the three bars are lit?the one wit the numbers on the bottom.and one more question...does it charge by itself?do i have to click anything for it to charge?
@hathcocked Youve gotta point. Ill try to contact them
can u turn the button tone on and off?
i like that blackout my dude. good watch to use in a sauna?
Is it still accurate if it doesn't receive a radio signal for a while ?
Can you explain how the atomic/solar battery works?
So if i charge with solar power at 100% = 5 hours, does that mean its good for 8 months and i can repeat that process??
Good Review. Mine's in the mail. Why the gloves?
@hathcocked How do you set it longer? I looked at the instruction manual, and it says to hit light which just turns on the light. -.-
How many millimeters tall are the display numbers?
hello hathcocked,
How did you remove white paint from inscription "protection" and G-shock"?
i need help... im thinking of getting this gshock for highschool to be ''in style''. but im not sure if i should get this. need help. should i get this? it look nice...
does casio make solar watches that have hands?
whats the crystal type for the dial cover? I've had this watch for a week now, and was just curious
@hathcocked Will do.
@hathcocked my 20th birthday is coming up im looking to order it. what are the pros and cons of ordering from Amazon as opposed to straight from casio or a retailer themselves?
how did you change the backlight time?
whats up w/ the gloves?
will it be foggy inside of the watch wen u take a hot shower?
@hathcocked yeah, i checked and thats the only one, and then did some research on it, and it runs around 90 dollars! D: lol
@hathcocked ok thanks
Prices have gone way up :-(
You have to look inside the watch to see if it says "CASIO". if it says g-sport or anything else its fake.
very expensive
are you a burglary kind of guy, is that why you got the gloves on, call the cops theres a intruder stealing g-shocks
I'm not jealous buddy.I'll show you my Gs later