Less weight, display clarity and better buttons. Add to that tough solar and atomic and reasonable price. You just made me order a GW-M5610. Nice review!
Definitely I have many G-Shocks and many that are atomic, in fact my latest is the GW-M5610BC-1JF tough solar multi band6 and manual time adjustment is no problem!
A gw5000u has become my daily driver. The buttons being harder to push is a good thing in my eyes as you don't get any accidental mode changes. Plus the resin used is as good as it gets. I'm glad I picked it up.
I bought a GW5000 when they first were released in 2009, still have that watch. The buttons were very hard to push. However, I recently purchased a GW5000 manufactured in March 2020 and the buttons are exactly the same spring strength as my GW5610 - they have made this correction just recently. GW5000 is a GREAT watch!
I have both the DW5600 and the GWM 5610. I'm also thinking about buying the GW5000 because it's made of steel, seems like it's going to last longer than the other ones.
Your Square G Battle was why I ultimately wound up with the GW-5000-1JF. It's an absolutely beautiful watch that draws no attention to itself, looks like a Wal-Mart Special, but is built just as well quality-wise as the MT-G lineup (but without being the size of Big Ben). That being said, it is a bit $$ to wear to work (at about $300), but the quality of the body and the strap make up for it and then some. Jason
As a personal trainer I use the gw5000. I press the buttons throughout the day zero issues. Love it. Best of all 100% made in Japan, Sleek, and comfortable 👌
Excellent vid, i've been wearing the gw-m5600 since 2009, never misses a beat, battery always on full, worn in saunas, in the sea, down the gym, just give it a wash & looks as good as new.
Excellent video and an honest comparison, I just subscribed. I have a DW5000SL so my screwback desire is satisfied with that and it has been my daily wear for the last 6 years, I am currently waiting on a delivery of a GW-S5600 that I plan on putting on a regular bezel and strap
yeah man i love my 5610. you never worry about running out battery and setting the time. pop it onto your wrist and forget about it until your funeral. it is indeed my ideology of a smart watch. not too long ago i replaced the worn out resin with a full metal mod you can get from ali. incredible upgrade
$38 for 5600, simplest cleanest design. Bright light, tough as nails, legible, people’s batteries last often 10-15 years. Only loses a couple seconds a month. You can regulate them to make them run almost perfectly. If someone steals it or you lose it, it was only $38. The only flaw I can see is the recessed adjust button. Oh well, nothing is perfect. This watch comes close though. New battery is about $2. I wish there were more products like this one.
Good review and I fully agree with your conclusion. I have both the GW-5000 and GWM5610 but very rarely wear the former. The 5610 is just perfect everyday- the goldilocks watch as you say
Japanese Quartz movement is accurate enough where I'm not going to sweat the atomic update every day. But then again, I'm also not sweating the battery swap in 3 years. For the difference in cost, you can buy enough batteries to power the basic g-shock for 30 years. Multiple alarms are a nice feature though. Casio must leave it off intentionally just to get people to upgrade since they have far cheaper casios with multiple alarms and world time.
The flagship models are those with the 3459/61 module. Having Bluetooth, fading backlight, reminders, etc. The module is used in the full medal models, but also in resin models like the GW-B5600
I agree about the contrast thing. I expected the 5000 to be super crisp in the display department, but in reality, it's no better than cheaper squares.
@@andrewc4622 not the guy you asked but with my current g shock i change my battery at midnight everyday as i inherited 262,000 CTL1616 cells from my grandfather (he had a few factories and warehouses from his business) i milled a custom case back that has a battery port, which i hate as getting it to line up was a pain
I found my old 5600. had it since I was 16 and I'm almost 30 now. younger version of me was dumb and intentionally tried to destroy the watch but nothing I did ever worked. even ran the thing over and it still works.
I don't agree with your comments on the 5600e, the battery do last a very long time and the backlight is stronger than the others but your comment on the contrast ratio on the display are very interesting and true, never noticed that but i do now.
GW 5000. I’m not sure if it’s just me but I hate when I press a button accidentally and end up in the wrong mode. Having harder buttons makes it to where I don’t have to worry about that. That alone is worth the money for me. Not to mention the history it follows.
My first and only G SHOCK is a DW6600. A few years after wearing it daily, the plastic surrounding the function buttons began to break off, eventually exposing the round, plastic housing completely. Ironically, I wear this watch to the gym. The exposed watchband pins, plus the function buttons, gives the impression there are four buttons on each side of the housing! I'm considering purchasing a square G SHOCK now and debating whether the GW5000 is worth the cost given my experience with the DW6600, or, have the plastic components on the GW5610 improved over the DW6600? Obviously, purchasing a GW5610 won't impact my budget as bad as the GW5000. BTW, great comparison video. Matter of fact, I enjoy viewing ALL of your videos and value your opinion. Thanks.
Under The Bus Thanks for the info! I don't have the DW6600 so I can't really comment on the plastic quality vs the GW-M5610. I've had my 5610 since August and it still looks almost like new. It's nice how you can rub out scuffs on the resin with just an eraser head.
The dw-5600 in my opinion is the better value . Basic , tough and inexpensive . It's no big deal to have to replace a battery every 5 yrs or so and it's not that tough setting daylight savings time changes . If the 5610 was closer to the price of the dw5600 then I would choose the 5610 . 5610 is over priced in my opinion
If you can change your own battery it's not as big of a deal I think, if I see a watch that's really cool but doesnt have solar I'd still get it. But luckily almost all g shocks have a lower and higher end version and the higher end usually have tough solar.
I recently bought a GW B5600, a resin Bluetooth square. It has solar power and multiband 6, as well as world time, five alarms, reminders, and location logging via the G Shock app. It's a little blingy with a gold screen surround, and updates time from your phone. If only it had the STM display of the more expensive full metal squares.
My daily beater is the GW-M5610, I have only had it 12 months but it is the ideal size for the smaller wrist, is solar powered, radio controlled with 200M water resistance, the perfect watch for me.
1:01 couple of points. The battery of a DW-5600 lasts around 5ish years with normal use. It's recommended to replace and lubricate the O ring every 5ish years to maintain good water resistance. So even though a solar cell can last 10-20 years, it's kind of redundant if you're changing the seals around the same time a cheap normal battery replacement is due. Solar charging is useful though if a watch has atomic timekeeping, due to increased power consumption. But if you don't really need atomic time, you don't really need solar. It also only takes less than a minute to manually sync a DW-5600 to an online atomic clock. A digital watch is far, far easier to set than an analogue one, as you simply need to reset the second counter, instead of painstakingly aligning a minute hand and carefully pressing down a crown. Even if you forget, the watch will only run a few seconds fast a month, and will remain accurate to the minute for several months. Another thing to remember, is that for people who live in darker areas of the world, or people who live outside the atomic tower ranges, solar-atomic is much worse than a simple battery watch.
Just got a GW M5610u. Totally agree. It’s a great watch, although I feel it wears a little small on my 7 1/2” wrist. I got a Rangeman two days later so that my new daily wearer, but I will still keep the square in my rotation.
Have to agree with you there. I've got the GW-5000, a M5610BC-1JF, a basic 5600E and this list just keeps on growing. They all work(the most important thing) and look(the less important thing) great. Just can't get over that red line surround on the basic 5610. It kind of glares at you, but that's just a personal observation. Others may feel different, and that's just fine too. To each his or her own. I love my screw back though!
I had the GW 5000 and the alarm was too quiet and hard to set due to the stiff recessed buttons. The auto EL backlight wasn't reliable either. Everyone seems to want one but this review is telling the facts. It's like buying a solid gold mousetrap - beautiful to look at but so what?
It is nice that what is selected here is what I ordered which is the GW-5610. I did a lot of specs and price comparison too. The price is also fair compare to other higher price model with the same specs.
If I’m not mistaken, all metal screw backs buttons are stiff. With a reliable metal screw backs comes with a reliable stiff buttons. They could be mud resistant maybe it’s stiffer meaning there’s more gaskets.
of the three, I'd have to go with DW5600E. weakest link in these G-Shocks(or any resin watches) is the strap. they always seem to break after couple years... considering what DW5600E costs, around $40(Target has it on sale right now for $25), easy and cheap replacement by the time battery runs out. I like the fact that you can see the current time while using the timing functions, something Casio really need to rethink in their higher end modules... there is, I think a solution to the strap problem in the model GWS5600-1JF, one with carbon fiber strap and titanium case back that is atomic and solar, but cost prohibitive at around $240... but if you are looking for a serious daily driver with longevity, might be the one. Good vid. really enjoying these.
The 5610 would be my choice, I purchased one and found the alarm volume so quiet it was useless, I returned the watch which is a shame as it would otherwise have been a great daily watch.
I agree with you and on top of all of that traveling overseas going through security you don't have to worry about it being stolen or being lost as the cost is not nearly as much. good review and perspective.
I own 5 g shocks, including a GWM-5610 and 2 other “solar atomic” models..they’re all great..tough to pick a favorite, but I do love the maintenance-free aspect of the solar models
Cant believe I am Hooked on square watches. great value at and a great quality. Have the old faithful Casio F91W-1, decided to get the DW5600E as an upgrade, just wanted a bigger scale watch the oldy was looking kinda small. But worked perfectly. I wont be getting the solar and atomic time keeping. Many reviews of poor signal and failing, to update. Its not a big deal going to the atomic site and adjusting time once a year . and it took 20 seconds. is it really that big of a deal. you pay more but when they fail they tend to be just pass warranty.
I got the 5610 last week, and the one thing that kills me is that you can't see the current time when using the timer or stopwatch. I use the timer all the time and I don't know what they were thinking when they decided to not show the current time in the smaller box in timer mode. I'm thinking of getting the classic 5600 just for the current time display on the timer.
Anyone interested in this topic may want to check out the following chart which shows what modes each module displays an alternate time in, as well as the corresponding watch models that use each module: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G-Shock#Modules I had the same issue with my 5610, but primarily use the stopwatch, which, unlike the timer, doesn't display current time on the 5600. There are solar square GWX models that display current time in stopwatch and timer, but they are limited to about 2 hours (59.99) / 100 (99.99) minutes as a result. The non-solar DW-5600 models seem to be the only option for displaying in both modes and timing more than 2 hours, but using functions drains the battery and I'd kill this one fast, so I stuck with the solar 5610. Best-
I get how it could be annoying to not have them on the same screen at the same time, but I'm curious: if you start the countdown timer (or stopwatch) and then cycle back to timekeeping mode, does the timer and/or stopwatch keep going so you can return to it later, or does it reset itself automatically when you leave timer/stopwatch mode?
@@Lecso1972 When using the count down you can cycle to the time keeping mode, once the time is up the alarm will start. To silence it one can only press the reset button, without the need of cycling out of time keeping. With the chronograph you can also cycle out and see the time keeping, the chrono will be running on the back ground. But to see how long it has been, to stop it, or to use the split timer one has to go back to the timer.
The problem is that the colours on the M5610 just don’t work for me. The red line around the edge of the crystal is on the orangey side and the baby blue writing at the bottom left clashed badly with the orangey-red colour. It’s a great shame Casio don’t do this watch either in neutral colours or with a single splash of red like on the (negative display) M5610BB but as it is I just can’t go with it...
Thanks for the informative video! I had the basic square, but the battery died. Sick of wearing my Rolex (way too blingy and attracts too much attention…116710). I’m going to get the GWM-5610 and then get the armour mod kit from Ali Express.
agreed, the 5000 back is beautiful, but you can't see the back while you're wearing it and if your need for the watch is a fitness/everyday beater, then the 5000 isn't quite as functional.
I just ordered the G5600E, which I believe has the same features as the GW-M5610, but without the Atomic timekeeping. I didn't see the need for me to have that feature, it's not hard to set the time on these things, and I don't need that much accuracy. But I did want the other added features of Tough Solar, World Time, EL backlight (I *think* it does the Auto EL, too), 24 hour countdown timer & stopwatch. It seems to be a model in between the the DW-5600 and the 5610, which get more attention.
The 5000 is just a head scratcher as far as functionality goes. The DLC backplate is pointless and is largely invisible when the watch is being worn. As far as corrosion protection, is ANYBODY having problems with their stainless steel backplates rusting out? I think not.The all metal housing is probably more durable but the resin bodied squares are legends in durability anyway. So since the 5610 has IDENTICAL features to the 5000, the only REAL benefit I’m seeing is it has softer more comfortable straps... is that really worth $200 more? I find them perfectly comfy as is. I think the 5000 model is grossly overpriced and any of the “premium” features are dubious at best. It DOES look better than the other too, though.
I`m still wearing my DW5600C i got in 1988, looked at the 5610 series but it looks like they are shutting down the civilian atomic signal transmitter in a few years so that function will become useless. Casio is pushing the Bluetooth sync now for the USA as it will work through your cell phone to sync.
There is a petition floating around to try to keep it going , it is a bummer lol i have a Atomic wall clock that will basically be junk if it happens (no way to set it manually ) it is part of a fairly long list of things to be axed as part of the next round of budget cuts.
I’ve been using the “Clock Wave” app on my iPhone which allows me to sync to atomic time using my phone. I was never really able to get the watch to sync with the tower in CO.
Just go with timex Ironman. Half the price, same ruggedness, buttons are much bigger an easier to push, and the module is more user friendly. Plus more legible lcd with higher contrast and large digits. Beats the 5610 in each and every aspect.
I have an Ironman Triathlon that I bought in 1992. I have replaced the strap 5 or 6 times and a couple of segments have stopped working, but it just keeps on going.
I just wish the 5610 had a timer that would go less than 1min, and would have auto repeat. I need this for workouts :-( The 5600 has that. So weird why the 5610 does not.
$100 vs $40. I'm not sure how long it will take me to go through $60 worth of batteries considering a replaceable battery lasts about 7 years. At $5 to replace the battery, that's 12 replacements or 84 years, more or less. I might have a new watch by then, or be dead... You might be too. As far as screen clarity, is it really that much of a difference? I really have not compared the two so I have no clue. Is the display of the 5610 really worth the difference? It might be, I don't know. Setting the time? You're that lazy? :))) I'm glad you did this comparison. I'm asking these very same questions of these exact models. Personally, I think the F108 is a better option.
gshuler13 I like the look of the watch but I'm not a fan of negative display watches for everyday use. I have a GWX-5600c with a negative display and it can't match the legibility of my GW-M5610. Sharp-looking watch though :)
I like the DW5600E I also have 4 other ones to and I have a GW7900 in multi band 6 oh and 2 of my DW5600s are in collaboration one in DW5600NE in new era and the DW5600HDR-1 the hundreds
I have that basic 5600 and for some reason, it recently stopped making any beeps when I push the mode button. Does anybody know why & how I can fix that?
Casio has 2 MAJOR issues they have continued to ignore over many years: 1--a multitude of bands that self-destruct in relatively short order. 2--inaudible, or nearly, alarm volume making alarms and hourly chime worthless. I know from personal research of 'reviews' that both the GW5000 and the GWM5610 have had reviews that state that volume is an issue....a flaw....too weak. REVIEWERS: kindly demonstrate alarms and chimes!!
I've noticed that in my small Casio collection, the best chime/alarms come from the cheapest Casio models, the F-91w (and related models: w59, f84w, A158, A168, some use the same module). I also have a 20 year old Twincept Analog/Digital combo that has good volume for the chime. Every other Casio I have the beeps are not as loud. The most disappointing is the B640w, which has great G-shock-like feature set, with an auto repeat countdown timer, but harder to hear. Ditto the AQs810w Tough Solar, which also has even better countdown timer with repeat and 5 alarms. It would be good to know which modern Casio watches actually DO have good alarm volume, it would narrow the field considerably.
Just buy a spare watch band and case ...casio do this i think a way to earn few more bucks....i d rather buy a bezel and strap rather than changing a battery every 2 years.....i dont want my watch to be opened compromising water resistance...mine is now 12 years havent change battery yet ....but already replaced the watch band twice....cleaning it reguarly will prolong the watch band and bezel....i learned this after my band broke after 3 years...
That the display is not easy to read because it would be slightly lower I personally find a bit of whining for whining's sake. I wear the GW5000 with great pleasure an would never buy a 5610 simply because it is far too plastic.
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Less weight, display clarity and better buttons. Add to that tough solar and atomic and reasonable price.
You just made me order a GW-M5610. Nice review!
not really being a watch guy my absolute thought.
Casio has insane pricing politics. Like absolutely no logic.
The GW-M5610 is lighter in weight than the other 2?
5600 > 5610
I've been using GW-M5610 for 6 years now, it's indestructible.
Can you manually change the time? Because I live in New Zealand which is far away from the atomic clocks of the world
Yes, I believe so. Check out the user manual, section "Timekeeping": mans.io/item/Casio/GWM5610-1
Definitely I have many G-Shocks and many that are atomic, in fact my latest is the GW-M5610BC-1JF tough solar multi band6 and manual time adjustment is no problem!
Dan Slavov any suggestions where to buy 5610?
daniel tomas seiya japan.
A gw5000u has become my daily driver. The buttons being harder to push is a good thing in my eyes as you don't get any accidental mode changes. Plus the resin used is as good as it gets. I'm glad I picked it up.
I bought a GW5000 when they first were released in 2009, still have that watch. The buttons were very hard to push. However, I recently purchased a GW5000 manufactured in March 2020 and the buttons are exactly the same spring strength as my GW5610 - they have made this correction just recently. GW5000 is a GREAT watch!
Band looks more comfortable too.
I have both the DW5600 and the GWM 5610. I'm also thinking about buying the GW5000 because it's made of steel, seems like it's going to last longer than the other ones.
Your Square G Battle was why I ultimately wound up with the GW-5000-1JF. It's an absolutely beautiful watch that draws no attention to itself, looks like a Wal-Mart Special, but is built just as well quality-wise as the MT-G lineup (but without being the size of Big Ben). That being said, it is a bit $$ to wear to work (at about $300), but the quality of the body and the strap make up for it and then some.
Jason
As a personal trainer I use the gw5000. I press the buttons throughout the day zero issues. Love it. Best of all 100% made in Japan, Sleek, and comfortable 👌
The 5000 is more for collectors. The 5610 is more than enough for most people. Also good if you have a small wrist.
The GW-5000 can easily be worn as a daily.
It has a little more heft, but it’s still pretty light.
resin is also softer than the other models but I agree that the GWM5610 is enough as you may end up babying the GW-5000@@e28forever30
Excellent vid, i've been wearing the gw-m5600 since 2009, never misses a beat, battery always on full, worn in saunas, in the sea, down the gym, just give it a wash & looks as good as new.
5610 I'm wearing now, best value for money
This watch design is timeless and supremely functional. We'll probably still be admiring it 30 years from now.
furballbear Indeed it will. Even though I wear an Apple Watch S3 these days, I just can’t see selling these.
Excellent video and an honest comparison, I just subscribed.
I have a DW5000SL so my screwback desire is satisfied with that and it has been my daily wear for the last 6 years, I am currently waiting on a delivery of a GW-S5600 that I plan on putting on a regular bezel and strap
Nice to see you here two years later. Hoping to win your DW5600BB give away haha no pressure.
yeah man i love my 5610. you never worry about running out battery and setting the time. pop it onto your wrist and forget about it until your funeral. it is indeed my ideology of a smart watch. not too long ago i replaced the worn out resin with a full metal mod you can get from ali. incredible upgrade
$38 for 5600, simplest cleanest design. Bright light, tough as nails, legible, people’s batteries last often 10-15 years. Only loses a couple seconds a month. You can regulate them to make them run almost perfectly. If someone steals it or you lose it, it was only $38. The only flaw I can see is the recessed adjust button. Oh well, nothing is perfect. This watch comes close though. New battery is about $2. I wish there were more products like this one.
Good review and I fully agree with your conclusion. I have both the GW-5000 and GWM5610 but very rarely wear the former. The 5610 is just perfect everyday- the goldilocks watch as you say
Japanese Quartz movement is accurate enough where I'm not going to sweat the atomic update every day. But then again, I'm also not sweating the battery swap in 3 years. For the difference in cost, you can buy enough batteries to power the basic g-shock for 30 years. Multiple alarms are a nice feature though. Casio must leave it off intentionally just to get people to upgrade since they have far cheaper casios with multiple alarms and world time.
The flagship models are those with the 3459/61 module. Having Bluetooth, fading backlight, reminders, etc. The module is used in the full medal models, but also in resin models like
the GW-B5600
in Japan right now... looking at all the options at yodobashi... overwhelming... thus a great video!!!
I agree about the contrast thing. I expected the 5000 to be super crisp in the display department, but in reality, it's no better than cheaper squares.
wore a battery gshock with the original battery for avout 7 years. never had to adjust time. oh and I used the light
how many battery change?
@@andrewc4622 not the guy you asked but with my current g shock i change my battery at midnight everyday as i inherited 262,000 CTL1616 cells from my grandfather (he had a few factories and warehouses from his business)
i milled a custom case back that has a battery port, which i hate as getting it to line up was a pain
@@m0cha. weird flex, but ok.
@@igorchistyakov8876 i have literally never said Anything true in my life
@@m0cha. now you spoke the truth...
It is hard to get used to such amazing pieces of equipment, with so many features, at such a low price. Thanks.
I'd say the GW-5000 is a great collector's edition. The DW-5600 seems to be a little bit less comfy than the other two.
I found my old 5600. had it since I was 16 and I'm almost 30 now. younger version of me was dumb and intentionally tried to destroy the watch but nothing I did ever worked. even ran the thing over and it still works.
I don't agree with your comments on the 5600e, the battery do last a very long time and the backlight is stronger than the others but your comment on the contrast ratio on the display are very interesting and true, never noticed that but i do now.
mares cressi I agree with all three of your points, but sure!
I agree i bought my dw 5600e back in 2010 and is still working with the same battery bezel and strap .
GW 5000. I’m not sure if it’s just me but I hate when I press a button accidentally and end up in the wrong mode. Having harder buttons makes it to where I don’t have to worry about that. That alone is worth the money for me. Not to mention the history it follows.
My first and only G SHOCK is a DW6600. A few years after wearing it daily, the plastic surrounding the function buttons began to break off, eventually exposing the round, plastic housing completely. Ironically, I wear this watch to the gym. The exposed watchband pins, plus the function buttons, gives the impression there are four buttons on each side of the housing! I'm considering purchasing a square G SHOCK now and debating whether the GW5000 is worth the cost given my experience with the DW6600, or, have the plastic components on the GW5610 improved over the DW6600? Obviously, purchasing a GW5610 won't impact my budget as bad as the GW5000. BTW, great comparison video. Matter of fact, I enjoy viewing ALL of your videos and value your opinion. Thanks.
Under The Bus Thanks for the info! I don't have the DW6600 so I can't really comment on the plastic quality vs the GW-M5610. I've had my 5610 since August and it still looks almost like new. It's nice how you can rub out scuffs on the resin with just an eraser head.
The dw-5600 in my opinion is the better value . Basic , tough and inexpensive . It's no big deal to have to replace a battery every 5 yrs or so and it's not that tough setting daylight savings time changes . If the 5610 was closer to the price of the dw5600 then I would choose the 5610 . 5610 is over priced in my opinion
@jrad044 Agreed . Although the prices have increased alot since ( why?!).
@@jaysterling26 even more now!!! $$$
DW 5600e for people!
I live in AZ and not DST! Picked up a good used 5600 for $28 on ebay!
I swear by solar. It's so maintenance and trouble free. Atomic time is a nice bonus, but it's not a deal breaker if a watch doesn't have it.
look at the G-5600E-1DR
If you can change your own battery it's not as big of a deal I think, if I see a watch that's really cool but doesnt have solar I'd still get it. But luckily almost all g shocks have a lower and higher end version and the higher end usually have tough solar.
@@Fanuc_Operator1990 the problem about changing battery is that the water proof seal is not gonna be the same
Multiband6 doesn’t work regularly even in USA west coast, most countries of the world outside Europe and Japan will not benefit.
They have screw down back. It should be the same if done correctly.
i need one of these Gshocks. i had a f-91w which lost battery power and the strap broke. Time for an ugrade. good review mate.
Just picked up my analog Red Frogman!!!! Awesome watch. Switch between 5000, 5610, and this new pick-up. Casio rocks!!!
I recently bought a GW B5600, a resin Bluetooth square. It has solar power and multiband 6, as well as world time, five alarms, reminders, and location logging via the G Shock app. It's a little blingy with a gold screen surround, and updates time from your phone. If only it had the STM display of the more expensive full metal squares.
My daily beater is the GW-M5610, I have only had it 12 months but it is the ideal size for the smaller wrist, is solar powered, radio controlled with 200M water resistance, the perfect watch for me.
1:01 couple of points.
The battery of a DW-5600 lasts around 5ish years with normal use. It's recommended to replace and lubricate the O ring every 5ish years to maintain good water resistance. So even though a solar cell can last 10-20 years, it's kind of redundant if you're changing the seals around the same time a cheap normal battery replacement is due. Solar charging is useful though if a watch has atomic timekeeping, due to increased power consumption. But if you don't really need atomic time, you don't really need solar.
It also only takes less than a minute to manually sync a DW-5600 to an online atomic clock. A digital watch is far, far easier to set than an analogue one, as you simply need to reset the second counter, instead of painstakingly aligning a minute hand and carefully pressing down a crown. Even if you forget, the watch will only run a few seconds fast a month, and will remain accurate to the minute for several months.
Another thing to remember, is that for people who live in darker areas of the world, or people who live outside the atomic tower ranges, solar-atomic is much worse than a simple battery watch.
This was actually informative unlike most other reviews just shilling the product…
Just got a GW M5610u. Totally agree. It’s a great watch, although I feel it wears a little small on my 7 1/2” wrist. I got a Rangeman two days later so that my new daily wearer, but I will still keep the square in my rotation.
The GW-M5610 is the least attractive looking IMO, with that odd red surround line and a more rectangular case.
Have to agree with you there. I've got the GW-5000, a M5610BC-1JF, a basic 5600E and this list just keeps on growing.
They all work(the most important thing) and look(the less important thing) great.
Just can't get over that red line surround on the basic 5610. It kind of glares at you, but that's just a personal observation.
Others may feel different, and that's just fine too. To each his or her own.
I love my screw back though!
Gw 5000 all day
Agreed. Gw5000>5610
I had the GW 5000 and the alarm was too quiet and hard to set due to the stiff recessed buttons. The auto EL backlight wasn't reliable either. Everyone seems to want one but this review is telling the facts. It's like buying a solid gold mousetrap - beautiful to look at but so what?
that comparsion was on point and can be used for so many g shocks
It is nice that what is selected here is what I ordered which is the GW-5610. I did a lot of specs and price comparison too. The price is also fair compare to other higher price model with the same specs.
If I’m not mistaken, all metal screw backs buttons are stiff. With a reliable metal screw backs comes with a reliable stiff buttons. They could be mud resistant maybe it’s stiffer meaning there’s more gaskets.
of the three, I'd have to go with DW5600E. weakest link in these G-Shocks(or any resin watches) is the strap. they always seem to break after couple years... considering what DW5600E costs, around $40(Target has it on sale right now for $25), easy and cheap replacement by the time battery runs out. I like the fact that you can see the current time while using the timing functions, something Casio really need to rethink in their higher end modules... there is, I think a solution to the strap problem in the model GWS5600-1JF, one with carbon fiber strap and titanium case back that is atomic and solar, but cost prohibitive at around $240... but if you are looking for a serious daily driver with longevity, might be the one. Good vid. really enjoying these.
I also hear that the battery life on those are 4-8 years anyway. A battery replacement won’t set you back a whole lot either
The 5610 would be my choice, I purchased one and found the alarm volume so quiet it was useless, I returned the watch which is a shame as it would otherwise have been a great daily watch.
Thank you very much for pointing this out. The beep/alarm is one of my determining factors when I'm out buying Casio watches.
I agree with you and on top of all of that traveling overseas going through security you don't have to worry about it being stolen or being lost as the cost is not nearly as much. good review and perspective.
I love the King G-Shock GXW-56-1
I’m looking ro buy my first g-shock watch. I narrowed it down to 5610-1, 7900-1, 6900-1. Overall, which is the best watch out of these 3?
Although I been wearing my gwm5610 everyday for about 4 months, I still kinda want a classic 5600 lol
Nice comparison review. Own both solar/atomic models and could not be happier.
I own 5 g shocks, including a GWM-5610 and 2 other “solar atomic” models..they’re all great..tough to pick a favorite, but I do love the maintenance-free aspect of the solar models
Enjoyed your overview., it was helpful in sorting out the 3 models.
I used to live in Los Angeles. Atomic sync worked maybe 5 times a year. Now I live in Hawaii and of course it would never work here.
It still keeps time as good as any quartz watch though right?
Move to a civilized country, problem solved.
Wuchtamsel lol, Hawaii is a US state, not a country.
@@thehotsixer1 It was before The United States invaded it and took it over.That was regime change bigtime.
5610 love the watch so much I have it in three different colourways.....
Cant believe I am Hooked on square watches. great value at and a great quality. Have the old faithful Casio F91W-1, decided to get the DW5600E as an upgrade, just wanted a bigger scale watch the oldy was looking kinda small. But worked perfectly. I wont be getting the solar and atomic time keeping. Many reviews of poor signal and failing, to update. Its not a big deal going to the atomic site and adjusting time once a year . and it took 20 seconds. is it really that big of a deal. you pay more but when they fail they tend to be just pass warranty.
I got the 5610 last week, and the one thing that kills me is that you can't see the current time when using the timer or stopwatch. I use the timer all the time and I don't know what they were thinking when they decided to not show the current time in the smaller box in timer mode. I'm thinking of getting the classic 5600 just for the current time display on the timer.
Anyone interested in this topic may want to check out the following chart which shows what modes each module displays an alternate time in, as well as the corresponding watch models that use each module: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G-Shock#Modules
I had the same issue with my 5610, but primarily use the stopwatch, which, unlike the timer, doesn't display current time on the 5600. There are solar square GWX models that display current time in stopwatch and timer, but they are limited to about 2 hours (59.99) / 100 (99.99) minutes as a result. The non-solar DW-5600 models seem to be the only option for displaying in both modes and timing more than 2 hours, but using functions drains the battery and I'd kill this one fast, so I stuck with the solar 5610. Best-
I get how it could be annoying to not have them on the same screen at the same time, but I'm curious: if you start the countdown timer (or stopwatch) and then cycle back to timekeeping mode, does the timer and/or stopwatch keep going so you can return to it later, or does it reset itself automatically when you leave timer/stopwatch mode?
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When using the count down you can cycle to the time keeping mode, once the time is up the alarm will start. To silence it one can only press the reset button, without the need of cycling out of time keeping.
With the chronograph you can also cycle out and see the time keeping, the chrono will be running on the back ground.
But to see how long it has been, to stop it, or to use the split timer one has to go back to the timer.
That issue has since been resolved. The “1JF” upgrade is the one to buy now.
My personal favorite is the GW-5000. I currently own a DW-5600E, and I’m planning to upgrade in the near future to the GW-5000.
The problem is that the colours on the M5610 just don’t work for me. The red line around the edge of the crystal is on the orangey side and the baby blue writing at the bottom left clashed badly with the orangey-red colour. It’s a great shame Casio don’t do this watch either in neutral colours or with a single splash of red like on the (negative display) M5610BB but as it is I just can’t go with it...
@ᴊᴏʀɪᴄ Got a recommendation for something like that with a positive display?
I thought that but once wearing it I like it, bit retro style
Thanks for the informative video! I had the basic square, but the battery died. Sick of wearing my Rolex (way too blingy and attracts too much attention…116710). I’m going to get the GWM-5610 and then get the armour mod kit from Ali Express.
armor kit?!?!?!
Good review.
You just made me want GW-M5610.
Get GW-B5600 instead.
5610, 6 years in never missed a beat. Bullet proof!, love it 👍
I can’t believe is a bulletproof..
Do a mod on the 5610 and it makes it a killer watch.
Thanks, you just saved me $200.
I LIKE THE M BUT THE 5000 BACK IT IS SO NICE ?? :)
agreed, the 5000 back is beautiful, but you can't see the back while you're wearing it and if your need for the watch is a fitness/everyday beater, then the 5000 isn't quite as functional.
Same.
Agreed on all of this. Love my GWM5610
Nice comparison! I am waiting for my 5610 to come today!
I think I'll upgrade from the DW-5600 to the GW-M5610. Good video. For me it's all about the legibility.
Thats the one I wear as my daily beater. It has become my current favorite.
I just ordered the G5600E, which I believe has the same features as the GW-M5610, but without the Atomic timekeeping. I didn't see the need for me to have that feature, it's not hard to set the time on these things, and I don't need that much accuracy. But I did want the other added features of Tough Solar, World Time, EL backlight (I *think* it does the Auto EL, too), 24 hour countdown timer & stopwatch. It seems to be a model in between the the DW-5600 and the 5610, which get more attention.
No deos not have tough solar or rcvd the 5600e, i would recommend the 5610 has all the function you mentioned, and only 80 pounds on amazon
The 5000 is just a head scratcher as far as functionality goes. The DLC backplate is pointless and is largely invisible when the watch is being worn. As far as corrosion protection, is ANYBODY having problems with their stainless steel backplates rusting out? I think not.The all metal housing is probably more durable but the resin bodied squares are legends in durability anyway. So since the 5610 has IDENTICAL features to the 5000, the only REAL benefit I’m seeing is it has softer more comfortable straps... is that really worth $200 more? I find them perfectly comfy as is. I think the 5000 model is grossly overpriced and any of the “premium” features are dubious at best. It DOES look better than the other too, though.
The gw 5000 strap's costs 17 bucks
Do you know the difference between the us version vs japan of the GW-M5610?
Wher did u buy the GW-5000 G-shock ? I want 1 too plzzz give me a link .
I`m still wearing my DW5600C i got in 1988, looked at the 5610 series but it looks like they are shutting down the civilian atomic signal transmitter in a few years so that function will become useless.
Casio is pushing the Bluetooth sync now for the USA as it will work through your cell phone to sync.
Oh, that's a bummer! One endearing thing about G-Shocks is how wholly independent they are.
There is a petition floating around to try to keep it going , it is a bummer lol i have a Atomic wall clock that will basically be junk if it happens (no way to set it manually ) it is part of a fairly long list of things to be axed as part of the next round of budget cuts.
I’ve been using the “Clock Wave” app on my iPhone which allows me to sync to atomic time using my phone. I was never really able to get the watch to sync with the tower in CO.
I agree 100%. I own this watch, it is great.
I would definitely go with the screwback the only thing I don't like is the tough solar feature.
Just go with timex Ironman. Half the price, same ruggedness, buttons are much bigger an easier to push, and the module is more user friendly. Plus more legible lcd with higher contrast and large digits. Beats the 5610 in each and every aspect.
I have an Ironman Triathlon that I bought in 1992. I have replaced the strap 5 or 6 times and a couple of segments have stopped working, but it just keeps on going.
5610 is my favourite I find it more comfortable on wrist than the 5000
I got a 5610 its great.
Does the gwm5610 fit the same that the dw5600? I mean, using the same strap do you put them on the same hole on the wrist?
I'm very confused. How does the GW-B5600BC compare to these? It has Bluetooth, is that the only difference to the 5610?
Concordo com o seu ponto de vista! Observou pequenos detalhes que, no uso diário, tornam-se grandes obstáculos ou vantagens como no caso do DW5610.
I actually use a DW9052. It has all the basic features / functions & the display is easy to see.
You just saved me hundreds....bless ya...
What is the problem to change the battery in dw 5600 ??? It takes 15 minutes every 2 years )))
Would have used the 5610 but the atomic time isn't available where I live. Thanks for the video!
Get the Bluetooth one much better
@@yorusuyasoul69420 yeah it is, I'm considering on buying the gwb5600hr, looks awesome 👌
Great choice! I might be telling you or myself since I bought mine today. Great video
very good informative review, thanks
Does anyone know if the GW 5000u (updated version) has a different button and display clarity experience than the GW 5000 shown here?
Which one is smaller?
Hi there! I still am wondering weather you would sell the ge5000
I just wish the 5610 had a timer that would go less than 1min, and would have auto repeat. I need this for workouts :-( The 5600 has that. So weird why the 5610 does not.
I want to buy 5610 with negative display... Will it be worth to spend that extra dollars?
Positive display is much more clearer to read in any condition.... I would avoid the negative display personally
So you want to buy a watch that you can't see the time ?
I think the GW-5000 has the best display, while the DW-5600E has the worst display of them all.
G-5600E-1DR
$100 vs $40. I'm not sure how long it will take me to go through $60 worth of batteries considering a replaceable battery lasts about 7 years. At $5 to replace the battery, that's 12 replacements or 84 years, more or less. I might have a new watch by then, or be dead... You might be too.
As far as screen clarity, is it really that much of a difference? I really have not compared the two so I have no clue. Is the display of the 5610 really worth the difference? It might be, I don't know.
Setting the time? You're that lazy? :)))
I'm glad you did this comparison. I'm asking these very same questions of these exact models. Personally, I think the F108 is a better option.
Did you consider the negative display 5610 with the combi bracelet?
gshuler13 I like the look of the watch but I'm not a fan of negative display watches for everyday use. I have a GWX-5600c with a negative display and it can't match the legibility of my GW-M5610. Sharp-looking watch though :)
Is resisting in mud ? Or sand .. ? The gwm5610
The same goes for the updated versions in 2021, isn’t it?
The 5610 is the best watch for daily wear the 5000 is heavier and a bit boring on the wrist but a bit larger
I like the DW5600E I also have 4 other ones to and I have a GW7900 in multi band 6 oh and 2 of my DW5600s are in collaboration one in DW5600NE in new era and the DW5600HDR-1 the hundreds
I have that basic 5600 and for some reason, it recently stopped making any beeps when I push the mode button. Does anybody know why & how I can fix that?
Casio has 2 MAJOR issues they have continued to ignore over many years: 1--a multitude of bands that self-destruct in relatively short order. 2--inaudible, or nearly, alarm volume making alarms and hourly chime worthless. I know from personal research of 'reviews' that both the GW5000 and the GWM5610 have had reviews that state that volume is an issue....a flaw....too weak. REVIEWERS: kindly demonstrate alarms and chimes!!
I've noticed that in my small Casio collection, the best chime/alarms come from the cheapest Casio models, the F-91w (and related models: w59, f84w, A158, A168, some use the same module). I also have a 20 year old Twincept Analog/Digital combo that has good volume for the chime. Every other Casio I have the beeps are not as loud. The most disappointing is the B640w, which has great G-shock-like feature set, with an auto repeat countdown timer, but harder to hear. Ditto the AQs810w Tough Solar, which also has even better countdown timer with repeat and 5 alarms. It would be good to know which modern Casio watches actually DO have good alarm volume, it would narrow the field considerably.
Just buy a spare watch band and case ...casio do this i think a way to earn few more bucks....i d rather buy a bezel and strap rather than changing a battery every 2 years.....i dont want my watch to be opened compromising water resistance...mine is now 12 years havent change battery yet ....but already replaced the watch band twice....cleaning it reguarly will prolong the watch band and bezel....i learned this after my band broke after 3 years...
That the display is not easy to read because it would be slightly lower I personally find a bit of whining for whining's sake. I wear the GW5000 with great pleasure an would never buy a 5610 simply because it is far too plastic.
I bought the dw5600BB-1er yesterday for 110€
Great Video!!! 👍