same as what i felt. it's look just another g shock square. and lot of them don't know, it's different one. that's why I got mine. it's from First Gshock model(dw5000 screw back metal case). that made me feel good.😊 need changed battery every 7~10 years(my experience). this is one of hassle free wrist watch for lift time.
Enjoyed the video. I just got the 5000U yesterday after I received the back in stock alert last week from Casio. Love the the fact it’s got the metal case back. One other recent purchase was the 40 year anniversary DW5040PG-1, both great watches. Only wish the 5040 was Solar as well
Nice review. I think all G-Shock squares look good. I appreciate your honesty when you talked about the 5610. I agree, the 5610 color scheme is nice. I like the band you put on the 5000u.
The 5000U finally lets you change the day month display around to the Australian format. It's only a minor detail, but the other way was always a little annoying. Nice watch.
@degenerateWA This might be a good opportunity to mention that WA means Western Australia to an Aussie. You could be a degenerate Western Australian for all I know.
Great review, nice videography. This looks like a good model. I have the Rangrman GW-9400-1 as my main watch. Considering getting this one, the 5000u. Which is your favourite or most worn G-Shock you have?
I also looked for a 5600 variant for my 2023 beater. I did however find something else that is pretty cool too although not solar. I found the DW-5700BBMB-1DR. Its pretty out there with the golden dial and pushers haha. I didn't want another solar watch because I have to constantly swop out those I have already to charge once in a while so its a bit annoying.. This is a very nice watch! Bro its your money... If you want to buy a G-shock for $300 then go for it. They last a lifetime so the cost per wear should be excellent.
the 5700's are nice. They're pretty much G Shock squares underneath the bezel. I had a 5735 which was the 35th anniversary edition and I loved it. The only reason why I think $300 is too much is because for $100 you can get essentially the same exact thing with the 5610, but you're right, anyone can use their money the way they want to. The 5610 is a more than capable alternative though.
@@degenerateWA Very true! I love the squares as well but haven't owned one in a while. I don't think its a bad deal necessarily because in a few years they might be collectible and by then you would have gotten your money's worth a long time ago. Its like my truck (we call them Bakkies here in South Africa)... Its an old Toyota Hilux bakkie and although I can afford a new one but I dont want a new one. I like this one and its mine and paid for. It gives me joy and i don't care what people have to say about it. Anyway man, hope you have a great Sunday!
• the radio timekeeping CAN be turned off; • it's Tough Solar, which means that it can charge itself through any source of light, natural or artificial; • it has auto-light, it lits up at 45º
- 3:34 ; "that is a feature you can turn off" - 3:43 - good point. I keep Auto EL off to reduce power draw. Unfortunately auto EL still does not fix the problem of the backlight cutting off whenever any pusher is used.
love mine, it's not big on wrist but has something so classy about it, i'm still on the combi bracelet and it was such a wiggle to get it on i'm non-plussed about putting a resin back on LOL
it was a real pain in the ass to get the combi bracelet on. I realized that the 5610 does not have a caseback that protrudes outward as much as the 5000's screwdown caseback which is why it required a little more "physical convincing". Still looks clean AF with it on though
I ordered 5000u a few weeks ago, but it wasn't available. My wallet thanks me for now, I'm sure :). I also like the color scheme of 5610 more. Thank you for the review.
The watch has mineral glass, which has moderate resistance to scratches -- far better than acrylic. Also, the crystal is slightly recessed, which helps a bit. Add glass protection if you wish.
That sucks. I removed the bracelet from the 5000 and installed it on the 40th anniversary square. It's got some new "recrystallized" steel so supposedly it's super resistant to scratches. I'm not too worried about it because when it's not on my wrist it's in the case with a foam pillow so the clasp rarely every touches the caseback.
I’ve got this watch on the rubber it was born with, I think id like to try it on one of them combi bracelets, is it an aftermarket one and did you need lug mod bits to fit it or was it straight on?
Agree completely. And the OEM plastic bracelets (like the one in the video) cost almost $200 too, which is ridiculous. There are aftermarket copies but I'm not sure how good they are.
@@Ronin228 i noticed that. Definitely wasnt designed for the protruding caseback of the 5000. Had to force that b*tch into place; it worked but wasnt a smooth process
Did the combi bracelet fit this model smoothly? Or you maybe had to tweak it a bit since it comes on models that don’t have the bulkier screw down case back. Cheers
Not at all. The 5000 has a steel core but functionally is exactly the same as the 5610. The 5000 is going to feel more dense and therefor create the illusion of better quality, but the 5610 is also a fantastic watch
@@degenerateWA Why would the GW-5000U give the illusion of better quality? It's literally better built than the GW-M5610U in every single way, except the crystal. Simple facts, no smoke and mirrors.
hello! thanks for the video! I have the same watch and it is wonderful. Can you tell me how to find that bracelet on Amazon or on the internet? thank you so much.
I purchased mine here: www.seiyajapan.com/collections/accessories/products/casio-composite-bracelet-for-gw-m5610bc-1jf Unfortunately it appears they are out of stock. There are several aftermarket bracelets you can find on google, but I don't know what their quality is like. The link above is for an OEM g shock composite bracelet (which is still fairly poor quality; it is inevitable with this material)
I ordered this watch and sent it back because I simply felt ripped off. Yes, it’s nice…yes it’s built well. But at the end of the day, it’s just not worth 300 US dollars to me. I feel it should retail for around 185 usd at the most, and not a penny more.
Lmao, that would be the same price as a brand new GW-M5610U in the UK. Anything Casio manufactures in Japan has a huge markup unfortunately, this watch would be significantly cheaper if produced in Thailand or China. I did buy the GW-M5610U recently, but I sent it back because the resin felt too cheap and lightweight. I'm still not convinced the GW-5000U is worth it, but there isn't anything else Casio has like it.
I purchased mine from seiyajapan.com but I'm not sure if that site is still up. However there are other places you can get an OEM G Shock composite bracelet.
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Just got mine (Japanese version) yesterday. It's utterly gorgeous.
same as what i felt.
it's look just another g shock square. and lot of them don't know, it's different one.
that's why I got mine.
it's from First Gshock model(dw5000 screw back metal case).
that made me feel good.😊
need changed battery every 7~10 years(my experience).
this is one of hassle free wrist watch for lift time.
Enjoyed the video. I just got the 5000U yesterday after I received the back in stock alert last week from Casio. Love the the fact it’s got the metal case back. One other recent purchase was the 40 year anniversary DW5040PG-1, both great watches. Only wish the 5040 was Solar as well
Great pickup. It's a solid watch👍
A connoisseurs choice! Still jealous of your hyper aqualand as well
The Hyper Aqualand retains the title of "grail" for me. However.... I will entertain trades for X-33's 😎😜
@@degenerateWA You know you have bought well when a legend enters the chat.
Nice review. I think all G-Shock squares look good. I appreciate your honesty when you talked about the 5610. I agree, the 5610 color scheme is nice. I like the band you put on the 5000u.
Right on🙏🙌
I need this in my life. Not to mention that I live literally 5 minutes from NIST where the atomic clock signal is generated.
Dang so you're getting ALL the accuracy!
@@degenerateWA lmmfao
Great Review, you can never go wrong with a G shock , and the case back is on point.
no you cannot. They put out a solid product👍
"Its powered by the sun, maintained by radio, and protected by a rock solid case." What more do you need from a watch? I need to get this lol
The 5000U finally lets you change the day month display around to the Australian format. It's only a minor detail, but the other way was always a little annoying. Nice watch.
Never hurts to have more formats
@degenerateWA This might be a good opportunity to mention that WA means Western Australia to an Aussie. You could be a degenerate Western Australian for all I know.
Great review, nice videography. This looks like a good model. I have the Rangrman GW-9400-1 as my main watch. Considering getting this one, the 5000u. Which is your favourite or most worn G-Shock you have?
I've heard that the solar will charge in any ambient light, so. You don't actually have to have it in direct sun.
Not the same at all
Sunlight will charge it much faster, but yes any light will charge it.
Source: Manuel
I also looked for a 5600 variant for my 2023 beater. I did however find something else that is pretty cool too although not solar. I found the DW-5700BBMB-1DR. Its pretty out there with the golden dial and pushers haha. I didn't want another solar watch because I have to constantly swop out those I have already to charge once in a while so its a bit annoying.. This is a very nice watch! Bro its your money... If you want to buy a G-shock for $300 then go for it. They last a lifetime so the cost per wear should be excellent.
the 5700's are nice. They're pretty much G Shock squares underneath the bezel. I had a 5735 which was the 35th anniversary edition and I loved it. The only reason why I think $300 is too much is because for $100 you can get essentially the same exact thing with the 5610, but you're right, anyone can use their money the way they want to. The 5610 is a more than capable alternative though.
@@degenerateWA Very true! I love the squares as well but haven't owned one in a while. I don't think its a bad deal necessarily because in a few years they might be collectible and by then you would have gotten your money's worth a long time ago. Its like my truck (we call them Bakkies here in South Africa)... Its an old Toyota Hilux bakkie and although I can afford a new one but I dont want a new one. I like this one and its mine and paid for. It gives me joy and i don't care what people have to say about it. Anyway man, hope you have a great Sunday!
• the radio timekeeping CAN be turned off;
• it's Tough Solar, which means that it can charge itself through any source of light, natural or artificial;
• it has auto-light, it lits up at 45º
- 3:34 ; "that is a feature you can turn off"
- 3:43
- good point. I keep Auto EL off to reduce power draw. Unfortunately auto EL still does not fix the problem of the backlight cutting off whenever any pusher is used.
love mine, it's not big on wrist but has something so classy about it, i'm still on the combi bracelet and it was such a wiggle to get it on i'm non-plussed about putting a resin back on LOL
it was a real pain in the ass to get the combi bracelet on. I realized that the 5610 does not have a caseback that protrudes outward as much as the 5000's screwdown caseback which is why it required a little more "physical convincing". Still looks clean AF with it on though
@@degenerateWA i wondered if pre-curved spring bars were the solution 😅😜 but yeah works really well when you finally get it slotted 😎😎
@@thetimebombardier for sure. Looks so clean.
Thank you for this review. Where did you buy this strap please?
Your green screen is amazing
I've been called the George Lucas of my generation
I ordered 5000u a few weeks ago, but it wasn't available. My wallet thanks me for now, I'm sure :). I also like the color scheme of 5610 more. Thank you for the review.
100% agree. I like the 5000, but it is not a far enough departure in quality from the 5610 to justify a 300% price increase.
But the GW-M5610 comes in so many lovely colors. I tried to collect the positive ones: 12 sofar...
Does the screen gets scratches easily? do you think a glass protector should be used?
The watch has mineral glass, which has moderate resistance to scratches -- far better than acrylic. Also, the crystal is slightly recessed, which helps a bit. Add glass protection if you wish.
I like the G-Shock but that Bell and Ross wow 👍🏻
What can i say bro, my wrist stays on fire🔥🔥🔥😁
@@degenerateWA Indeed it does man✊
The bracelet is gonna scuff up the caseback pretty badly over time... Happened on my anniversary screwback
That sucks. I removed the bracelet from the 5000 and installed it on the 40th anniversary square. It's got some new "recrystallized" steel so supposedly it's super resistant to scratches. I'm not too worried about it because when it's not on my wrist it's in the case with a foam pillow so the clasp rarely every touches the caseback.
Isn't the caseback DLC steel?
I’ve got this watch on the rubber it was born with, I think id like to try it on one of them combi bracelets, is it an aftermarket one and did you need lug mod bits to fit it or was it straight on?
For that price, it should come with a free bracelet. I like this model, but the 5610 makes more sense .....
Agree completely. And the OEM plastic bracelets (like the one in the video) cost almost $200 too, which is ridiculous. There are aftermarket copies but I'm not sure how good they are.
It comes with a strap that is vastly superior to the standard one.
@@degenerateWAUsually they around $100,-. I have combi1 and a combi 2 as spare for my watches 😊.
Thanks for the review, should see and compare with gmw b5000g1?
Great review
Thank you🍻
Love this watch, but the chimes on the watch for the alarms and hourly beep suck. You can only hear it if you put it right up to your ear.
It would be a great feature to be able to control the volume
Doubt they would do that, but great idea!
The 5610 looks good I still haven't seen a G-Shock that I didn't like
I like most. Not a fan of the casioak or most analog g shocks
More parchel to the aG Shock squares. Most new g shocks are way to bulky for my taste, and I have an almost 7.75”wrist.
But I do have a ProTrek 270 as well. Absolutely love it. My main companion for hikes and kayaking. Looking for a more comfortable fabric band for it!
But I do have a ProTrek 270 as well. Absolutely love it. My main companion for hikes and kayaking. Looking for a more comfortable fabric band for it!
Love mine, tried combi but put the resin back on.
The combi needs to be metal I think. The composite material is just asking to be ripped apart if it snags on anything.
@@degenerateWA exactly this, also it sit kind of weird on the wrist with the 5000, combi worked better on a 5610
@@Ronin228 i noticed that. Definitely wasnt designed for the protruding caseback of the 5000. Had to force that b*tch into place; it worked but wasnt a smooth process
@@degenerateWA There is A stainless steel core in the composite links, it won’t break that easy!
Did the combi bracelet fit this model smoothly? Or you maybe had to tweak it a bit since it comes on models that don’t have the bulkier screw down case back. Cheers
It was not a smooth process. A bit of forceful handling was required, but nothing excessive or crazy.
@@degenerateWAwhere did you get the bracelet. Got a link?
Thank you for the review. Do you know the ref of your strap and where did you buy this?
Here is where I purchased mine (unfortunately it is sold out currently): www.seiyajapan.com/products/casio-composite-bracelet-for-gw-m5610bc-1jf
can we get a track id on the intro?? sounds like a cover of mariya takeuchi's plastic love
I see you have this and the 40th anniversary square. Will the bezel and strap from this fit the dw5040pg1? Thank you!
The strap is compatible. Not 100% on the bezel but they look interchangeable
@@degenerateWA I'll have to get the measurement for the gw5000u. Thanks for the quick reply 👍🏽.
Is the 5000u so much superior to the 5610? I want to buy my first G and I want to know which of them is the better choice...
Not at all. The 5000 has a steel core but functionally is exactly the same as the 5610. The 5000 is going to feel more dense and therefor create the illusion of better quality, but the 5610 is also a fantastic watch
@@degenerateWA Why would the GW-5000U give the illusion of better quality?
It's literally better built than the GW-M5610U in every single way, except the crystal.
Simple facts, no smoke and mirrors.
@@StardustLegacyFighter if that's what you believe then don't let anyone else ruin the experience for you👍
hello! thanks for the video! I have the same watch and it is wonderful. Can you tell me how to find that bracelet on Amazon or on the internet? thank you so much.
I purchased mine here: www.seiyajapan.com/collections/accessories/products/casio-composite-bracelet-for-gw-m5610bc-1jf
Unfortunately it appears they are out of stock. There are several aftermarket bracelets you can find on google, but I don't know what their quality is like. The link above is for an OEM g shock composite bracelet (which is still fairly poor quality; it is inevitable with this material)
@@degenerateWA thank you very much!!
I ordered this watch and sent it back because I simply felt ripped off. Yes, it’s nice…yes it’s built well. But at the end of the day, it’s just not worth 300 US dollars to me. I feel it should retail for around 185 usd at the most, and not a penny more.
You can definitely get just as much watch from a $100 GWM5610
Lmao, that would be the same price as a brand new GW-M5610U in the UK.
Anything Casio manufactures in Japan has a huge markup unfortunately, this watch would be significantly cheaper if produced in Thailand or China.
I did buy the GW-M5610U recently, but I sent it back because the resin felt too cheap and lightweight.
I'm still not convinced the GW-5000U is worth it, but there isn't anything else Casio has like it.
@@StardustLegacyFighter if they would just make a negative version.
@@BAR-ct7tiNegative GW-5000s are very hard to find, but they are available: GW-5000B, GW-5000HR AND GW 5035A.
Im still eyeing to this one tho shit too expensive especially the sjipping its cost double the price of the watch
The 5000 is a great G.
Agreed
I have the cheap version, it does not have the atomic time keeping, and is not solar. Almost identical to yours.
My 5610 does have atomic time and solar so for all intents and purposes its the same as my 5000, just 3x cheaper
where did u get that bracelet from?
I purchased mine from seiyajapan.com but I'm not sure if that site is still up. However there are other places you can get an OEM G Shock composite bracelet.
This is a combi 1, there is also a combi 2. Combi 1 is used on GW-M5610BC and combi 2 on the GW-B5600BC. They usually cost about $100,-.
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@@degenerateWA if ya know ya know!!!
HOLY F 300$$$$
I used my toilet paper roll of dollar bills to fund it.
Je trouve dommage le choix de votre bracelet, ce n'est pas cohérent avec la lunette en silicone...
Les vrais artistes ne sont jamais appréciés jusqu'à leur mort...
Casio used it on the GW-M5610BC...
60 at most
60 might be a stretch. I'd say $180 to $200