I bought my first G-Shock in January of 1991 as I was being deployed during Desert Storm. I used it daily for 14 years, at which point I bought a new one, just to get some new features. The first G-Shock ran about 18 years on the original battery, when it started losing time. The battery didn't die until it was just over 21 years old. I was utterly impressed. Once a week I would throw it in the autoclave at work. It took it like a champ. Working in a hospital requires a clean watch.
If you are thinking about the GWM5610, I recommend the GWM5610U. The GWM5610U has a LED light; it shows the current time while using the stopwatch, world time, and timer; there are five world times (versus one); the date format can be changed; the language of the day of the week can be changed; and you can set the light for a three second duration.
I just bought a Casio G-SHOCK GW-M5610U-1ER and still think its the best version! I also got a metal titanium bezel + bracelet for it in IP black and it looks awesome...
I grab a watch during a PX run on my Basic Training in the Army. 8 years later, after 2 deployment and 5 change of duty stations, I still have it. Change the battery a year ago, slap on a bull bar. still alive and functioning. Durability unbeatable. Perfect watch in my opinion. No need to recharge the battery every 6 hrs. $40 well spent on this Casio g shock dw5600.
GW9400-1 Rangeman Best G-Shock that I’ve ever had, going back to an original DW5000 way back in 1983 as a 13 year old kid. My friend and I both bought one with our savings after seeing the hockey commercial.
I LOVE this watch (and am going to order it).. I have the 5600-e now.. and love this too. I do want to point out, that while there is no doubt this (5610) is the nicer watch, there are features on the lesser 5600 that are far better and make more sense for practical daily use. Things like being able to see the time while in timer mode or stop watch. Or, the fact that I can not set a timer for less than 1-min, (like I can on the 5600). This is a problem for me when in the gym, counting my stretch and rest times. (again, practical use at play here). So, in that case the 5600 is much nicer to use. I also use the repet timer while at my desk all day to remind me to stand and stretch. Love this. and this is also not possible on the 5610. So, its annoying that the nicer watch has less practical features, or at the least a trade off of solar / atomic / world time for things that I think more people will use more often.
I have the GWM5610 and it's the perfect G-Shock for my puny wrist. Just yesterday I met a friend who was wearing the exact same model, and it was cool seeing that mine and his were both on the same exact time to the second. Yay for atomic clocks! Such a great carefree watch, the auto-light is a cool feature as well. I also use it to set my automatics, doesn't get any more accurate.
Hey Ouroboros, The atomic clock synchronization is really cool to have, I agree. I also use this watch to set my automatics! Such a handy tool watch. Thanks for watching, -Jon Rihtar
Yo check out the updated version that looks exactly the same but with a different module. Different Light, month/date format and the current Time is now visible during Stopwatch and Timer. Wow just remarkable. I have the normal and negative display one. ❤️
I've had the dw5600e for about 12 years now an absolutely fantastic watch , the original battery lasted 10 years I replaced 2 years ago , the bezel and strap are still original and going strong.
10 years thats amazing... and how often did u use the functions sir? I love the face of the dw5600 but i think the battery wont last 4 years if i use the functions everyday. What do you think? NOT the alarm mode en backlight function. I only use stopwatch. timer and once a day the backlight
@@maffintono7790 I don't use the functions much but the backlight is what it kills the battery most, honestly idk how long the battery will last if you use the functions everyday I'm guessing 3 to 5 years.
The atomic model does not serve me where I live, there is no antenna and without going any further in world time Buenos Aires my city does not appear on the list, a bad point for almost all, as well as the excessive and unjustified price for my use. The automatic light also works in the replaceable battery model, which by the way is the most common and cheap battery model, it is a great advantage, it lasts about 5 years, I had several g shocks and this is the best and most comfortable model to my liking. Flash function with time signal, timer, chrono and alarm is a very important function for me My favorite is the DW 5600, it is the one I use and the other G Shock I have sold because it does not make sense for me to have watches in a drawer, I only need one, this one. Casio is the best by far of all the brands.
I got the 5610 and now have 4 G-shocks. And 5610 is a good answer on the question "which G-shock would you choose if you could have only one?". Yes, it is a good choice if you could have only one watch at all!
The GWM5610 is a SOLID watch. But there’s something about the DW5600. It’s the closest to the OG G-shock and has a legendary reputation for being durable. I got the DW5600 and blacked out GA2100 right now. I am thinking about getting the solar equivalents though and picking up a GWM5610 😅
The DW5600 used a CR2016 battery cell, capacity of 90mah @ 3V, the power wattage is little low compared to the non G shock Casio watch that used CR2032; a 240mah @ 3V that has 10 battery logo, lasted for 10 yrs, then no need to worry about the charging of the tiny Solar battery; 18mah @ 2.3V, saved $100 bucks and buy 5 more Casio 10 year watches for spare.
Great review.I have just bought a used GWM560 for work, a superb piece of kit. The 5600 is an official watch for NASA, just like the Omega Moonwatch, also, the 5600 still displays the time whilst the stopwatch is on, which is a cool feature the 5610 does not. Apart from that, the atomic solar one is the better bet. Interestingly, the 5610 graphics are based on the first g shock, the DW5000 and the graphics on the 5600 are based on the follow up, the hero, which was used in that hockey video……..I bought the hero in 1984 with my hard earned cash at £45, a lot of money then and I still have it and it works perfectly; they change hands for some $300 these days, an awesome built watch.
Nice that you kept your (now vintage) original model :D glad to hear it still runs too. Now THAT makes the 45 quid really worth it even more, 37 years later. That watch really has a long breath.
There are iOS and Android apps that can emulate the radio time signal stations and set these Casios via an NTP time server. Clock Wave app for iOS is my favorite. So even if they were to be shut off, or if you are out of range, your multi-band Casio is still good to go.
@@esseel7896 NIST is the National Institutes of Standards and Technology, an agency of the US Government. As part of a belt-tightening push, there was a possibility of the radio station (we only have one, in Colorado) would be closed. That did not happen.
I have the tough solar and the non solar versions. I also have other Casio models with tough solar and a Seiko solar. NO denying that it has its advantage of lasting 10 years before a battery swap. However, when wearing the watches in a cycle, it makes little to no difference. The standard model without solar will anyway last 8 years and be ready every second along the journey. Whereas the tough solar has the possibility of losing charge when you really want it - I'm aware owners keep it charged most of the time and don't let it sit for 10 months in the dark but the advantage is nothing more than the extra two years before a battery swap. The extra two years mean nothing during ownership period, just change the battery like you refuel your vehicle and move on, nobody bothers. Conversely, you have to check the battery reserve now and then on the solars, or wear them/take them out to light compulsively just because you bought it and dont want it to lose charge. Multi band actually doesn't add any value in day to day usage unless youre an athelete or work in ultra time sensitive jobs. So save the extra 50 bucks and spend it on another G shock to add to your wardrobe! G's actual USP is its street style so save as much and stock more! The non solar versions actually have more features than you will ever need and so its not a compromise in any form.
yeah man i love my m5600. solar, radio, backlight and more features. considering its kicking since 10 years this is the greatest bang for buck i ever got
One of my biggest pet peeves with the G Shock line is so many of the modules have countdown timers that don't allow the user to set the seconds. I have found the GD 350 line to be the most funtional module yet. The time of day is displayed through the various functions, the user can set the seconds for the countdown timer and the countdown timer can be started from the home screen.
I've had my DW-5600 for 20+ years. It's been my dependable watch for hiking, swimming, kayaking, surfing, and traveling to foreign countries. A CASIO DW-5600 isn't a high value $$$ target for street muggers. Over the past 20+ years, the only thing that I've needed to replace is the watchband (always get a genuine CASIO watchband; and not a knock-off) and battery. I always get my battery replaced at a watch repair shop so the gasket can be pressured checked for leakage. Even though the cost of replacing the watchband and the battery is about the same cost as a new CASIO DW-5600, I still end up replacing the band and the battery. I've also been told that my current DW-5600 is only date programmed up to 2024 or 2026 (e.g., leap year) so I might have to buy a new one. HINT: If the backlight on your DW5600 does not work or is dim, that's your first clue that you need to soon replace the battery. The watch will work fine until the battery completely drains out.
Truth is if everyone had a G shock in their collection they would not need a collection , it really is the ultimate beater and all the watch you'd ever need . trust me I have had dozens of watches in my life and have around 10 now , some are high end Rolex etc , but I've come full circle and now wear almost exclusively my G Shock full metal ( GMW-B5000D-1ER ) it does everything I want and more , meantime two rolexes and a couple of very nice Omegas sit laying in my draw never worn for over three years now , and I am so over expensive watches now . G Shock are nostalgic for me had one as a kid when they first came out and today they are an iconic watch for millions around the world . great , great watches.
....from the point of style,I think that when you reach the 40ies ,these squares g shocks with the "retro" look ,are the only you should wear in your normal life!
Great Review and wonder article. Thank you for both. The. crisp, clear screen offered on the 5610 really stands out and is another plus for its price point when compared to the 5600. Great stuff
My wrist was too big for my 5610, the narrower case caused the strap to pinch and skew the watch to one side. I ended up putting a different style of G-shock strap on it, that had a wider stance. The same strap that the G-lide uses. The 5600 fits perfectly out of the box. Other than the fit and case shape, of course the 5610 is better.
I have the 5600e, 5610 and 5600bb. I love all three. I like the overall stealth look the best of the 5600bb but sometimes the display is hard to see. I like the solar of the 5610 and the link to the original. But for some reason the 5610 is not as comfortable as the 5600e. For some reason I like the consistent display of the 5600e more than 5610.
Totally worth the money. I'm not kidding. The watch even stays quiet in the stopwatch mode, when you turn off the button keys. Most watches don't, even when you set them to "Mute". And even when you have a thin wrist you can easily wear this model without it appearing to be too bulky. Display is also sharp as a knife.
For some reason the DW5600 is a 100 Euro watch here in Europe, while the 5610 can be bought for 30 Euros more This kinda makes the 5610 the best buy in this part of the world imo. Also a small correction, G-Shock buttons can actually be pushed under water. I went with the 5610BA model just to have something a little bit different, the blue display is really nice imo. Mine runs about 3 seconds per month slow if I turn off the atomic feature. Cheers!
Hi storm3016, I hope all of Europe is taking advantage of that price! You have a nice choice there in the 5610BA. Glad you like it. Thanks for watching. -Jon
I have the negative display version and it's fantastic! I also bought the positive display version Gw-m5610! Great retro legendary Casio watches! A must have in everyone's Casio collection! 💪 🍻 🎊 🇷🇴
I just got my first Casio. No idea if your tower is still active, but 2 days ago I synched the time through my phones speaker. There's an app if anyone is curious, were if you cant recieve a signal to sync the watch, if you have reception on your phone, you place the watch by the speaker and start the app as the speaker acts like an antenna for the watch. Nifty if your're in a pinch and want dead on accuracy.
Hi Res Jon, The blacked-out BB really does look sharp. The only issue I have with it is that the content of the watch is basically the same as the DW5600, but price doubles to get the black display. However, that will be worth it for many people out there - and I don't fault them for that. It's sexy for sure. Haha. Thanks for the comment, -Jon
Very nice. I'm glad to hear you love it. You are correct that it is critical to buy a watch that you are going to love to look at, even if it will cost you a little more. That red outline I mentioned in the video was a contributing factor for me buying the GWM5610 over the DW5600 - so I know exactly what you're talking about. Thanks again for the comment. -Jon
The 5610 is retailing for $140 today. I found one at Kohls on sale for $119. ////Deal & Done. !!!! I had a 5600 for years. I broke the band, the battery died, I cannot find it now. It's lost. The 5610 will never need a new battery and never need setting. These are great summer watches because you can swim with them on. Great review 100% accurate about all the points.
Just one more G-Shock :P Hey, it's still more affordable and feasible space-wise than collecting cars for example. And it's nice to have such a wide range of variations of a tool that you love and appreciate so much. Some are nice to just look at, some you just WANT to wear all the time.
Unless you need to be able to hear it's alarm sound. I bought two and sent them both back, I thought the first one may have been a bit faulty but the second confirmed that the alarm sound on the 5610U is practically inaudible. I thought I would give the G-Shock square one more chance in the form of the battery powered 5600E, what a revelation I can hear it just as loud as my cheaper standard Casio models. Why do G-Shock continually bother with multiple inaudible alarms! If you don't mind a standard Casio you could try the WV-200R-5ACF, it doesn't claim to be as tough but it has a glass window, 200m water resistance and is multiband5 and you can hear it's alarm and time sounds and it's a similar price to the 5600E but it's not square.
As a new DW5600BB-1 DW owner, haven't worn a watch in 25 years, its so cool and sexy, I have my eye on GM-5600B-1 as the next purchase and the information about the timing features was worth it's weight in gold. Thank you for the excellent review.
Hmm. I bought the GWM5610 when I thought I lost my DW5600. They feel slightly different, thought it was the case back. I never measured, I never knew that the solar one was slightly smaller.
I have both and although the 5610U is awesome, I’m always reaching for the 5600e - it is simple, and just a great readable watch. Maybe I just don’t want to “mess up” the 5610! My automatic watches are just sitting getting mad
Check out the updated version that looks exactly the same but with a different module. Different Light, month/date format and the current Time is now visible during Stopwatch and Timer. Wow just remarkable. I have the normal and negative display one. ❤️
If you truly love watches and understand the purpose of them as a tool, then G-Shock is your favorite watch brand. If you like jewelry and only wear a watch to impress people because it costs a lot of $$$, then Rolex (or similar) is your favorite watch brand.
Casio g shock and skx ... must have in every watch collection . And at the end , they are still the best . Maybe a dress watch more and it s all man need
Great quality review. I really like your channel! I have a m5610 and it's brilliant! I also have the new GW-B5600 on a combi bracelet, it's worth checking out. It has the solar and multiband, but also Bluetooth connectivity so you can update the time and alarms with your phone.
Hey david, Thank you for the compliment. I really appreciate that. I'll have to check out the GE-B5600 on of these days. Thanks for the tip. Thanks for watching, -Jon Rihtar
One downside to the DW-5600 is the recessed 'A' (top left) button. Used for settings mode but also, crucially for resetting the stopwatch. Very difficult to operate. The GW-M5610 circumvents this problem by having a long push to enter settings mode (so no need for recessed pusher).
I have two questions with regard to the DW5600: 1) How long does the battery last in general? 2) Does it have a vibrator that vibrates when the alarm plays?
OKE SOMEONE PLEASE AWNSER: I have the 5600 and love the face of it. I dont like the face of 5610. The only reason would be solar. But here is the question, i use the backlight ONCE a day. And often stopwatch and timer. How many years would the battery last?
I love the classic red stripe look of the 5610 but since I'm in Oz, Multiband 6 is essentially useless here. I'd rather have the Bluetooth function with the newer 5600s. If only Casio would release a 5600 that has that awesome red stripe look, or add Bluetooth to the 5610.
I have the 5610 but also later bought the 5600BC which is the negative display version also with bluetooth. It is my daily watch because although it is a little pricey for a gshock I literally never have to worry about it in terms of changing a battery or adjusting the time.
I just purchased the 5600E and can hear it after trying two 5610U's which I found inaudible. If you need to hear the alarm/ timer function please don't buy the 5610U as there is no point in having a choice of 5 inaudible alarms. The 1 audible alarm and timer is enough for me on the 5600E and I will deal with changing the battery when needed.
from that book a man & his watch: I’m sure that watch might hold some meaning, but I like the idea of something that costs $40 that you own, versus something that costs $4,000 that owns you.
The GWM-5610 as we are all aware is a solar watch. I use the timer for a few 5-min periods on a daily basis, without fear of losing battery power. I just expose it to the sun every now and then for a few minutes. Very handy. I've had this watch for nearly nine years now. I also have several other Casio watches. The GLX-5600 has a better display. But I still prefer the my trusty GWM-5610.
@@inquiringmind3306 As far as the sound is concerned, I've been completely satisfied with my GMW-5610 ever since I received it some ten years ago. I can't compare it with a GMW-5600 because I don't have one. I did compare the GMW-5610 to the GLX-5600 subjectively, but couldn't tell the difference.
@@hishamhamed5033 thanks! I actually bought two 5610s from Amazon. One after the first to see if there was a problem on volume with the first. Nope. Still couldn’t hear the beeps. Crazy because the 5600 I hear no problem and almost as loud as my F91 and A158.
I love my GW-M5610. Great do-it-all watch. By the way, where did you get that cool escapement model on your bookshelf? I'd love to have that in my office too!
Oh wow they did? LOL when i checked for the DW5600 i always saw it for 60 euros or so. The 5610 only did cost ca 60 bucks more and recently that same watch was on sale for just shy under 100 euros. A total no-brainer for that price. Definitely worth getting. Can't beat that timekeeping precision, feature-list and long lasting "battery" power with that CTL1616 capacitor inside.
Great video!! I’m gonna go with the 5600 got it for 38$ on Amazon. My job is really dirt and hard work so it’s gonna be beaten on hard! I think if I like it I’ll just buy the 5610 for after hours! Couldn’t really decide so that’s my intention’s. Lol
I have just picked up the solar vision up it was on offer in one of are U.K. stores for £75 not now that I need another watch I have the Bluetooth version with the negative screen which looks good but hard to see I love the retro look of my new on the is an app which will transmit the atomic time signal to you watches using sound it works well but I don’t think the transmitter in the U.K. will be getting turned off e lot of are clocks in public places really on it and some other things
Hi Justin, Yes, it will. The battery can only recharge so many times before it begins to wear out. However, the battery is rated to 10+ years and Casio tends to be pretty conservative on their ratings. So it may be possible that it never needs to be replaced depending on how your usage cycle\s the battery. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching. -Jon
Thanks for the video! I like both of these Casios. As I recently bought a BB (a great watch for 70€ on Amazon) I think if I got another it would be the solar. Cheers! Subscribed 👍😎
Can someone please mention display contrast? I have a 5600 - great watch but the contrast is not good. The background is too dark so the digital display does not show up well in anything but bright, direct light. Is the 5610 better?
How long is a single charge, on the 5610? 1 day I assume? & after 10 years, the rechargeable battery is no good? I thought solar charge would be to the infinity & beyond... lol
it's hard to determine what's a single charge on this watch because mine has never gone below high but in manual it recommended for normal daily use you have to expose the watch under the sun at least 8 minutes or a few hours under fluorescent lamp. truthfully i never really cared unless you work in a cave or something, you're gonna be fine. the replaceable battery will be fine even after 10 years as reported by long time users on forum. even then, you can easily replace it yourself.
I have tried the 5600 twice this year and got a refund. I tried to work with it but the only defect is the buttons are too recessed. It is a royal pain to squeeze them especially the settings. I had to use a pen to push it in. Casio needs to fix it and stop saying it keeps you from bumping it. I have never done that and why aren’t the other Casios like that. I’m going with 5610 this time.
I bought my first G-Shock in January of 1991 as I was being deployed during Desert Storm. I used it daily for 14 years, at which point I bought a new one, just to get some new features.
The first G-Shock ran about 18 years on the original battery, when it started losing time. The battery didn't die until it was just over 21 years old. I was utterly impressed.
Once a week I would throw it in the autoclave at work. It took it like a champ. Working in a hospital requires a clean watch.
In Iraq? Right?
If you are thinking about the GWM5610, I recommend the GWM5610U. The GWM5610U has a LED light; it shows the current time while using the stopwatch, world time, and timer; there are five world times (versus one); the date format can be changed; the language of the day of the week can be changed; and you can set the light for a three second duration.
I just bought a Casio G-SHOCK GW-M5610U-1ER and still think its the best version! I also got a metal titanium bezel + bracelet for it in IP black and it looks awesome...
But it's more expensive and harder to get!
I could only imagine the magnitude of the lawsuit if the tower in the U.S.A. IS SHUT DOWN!
I grab a watch during a PX run on my Basic Training in the Army. 8 years later, after 2 deployment and 5 change of duty stations, I still have it. Change the battery a year ago, slap on a bull bar. still alive and functioning. Durability unbeatable. Perfect watch in my opinion. No need to recharge the battery every 6 hrs. $40 well spent on this Casio g shock dw5600.
I got my 5600 four months ago. My first G-Shock ever, loving it!
Thanks for the review! Just bought my first gshock to celebrate my first month at work. I got the GW-M5610U.
Same here 💪🏼
The auto-light when you tilt your wrist is such a slept on feature, I like that a lot.
GW9400-1 Rangeman
Best G-Shock that I’ve ever had, going back to an original DW5000 way back in 1983 as a 13 year old kid. My friend and I both bought one with our savings after seeing the hockey commercial.
I finally got my GWM-5610 couple of months ago and I LOVE it.
I LOVE this watch (and am going to order it).. I have the 5600-e now.. and love this too. I do want to point out, that while there is no doubt this (5610) is the nicer watch, there are features on the lesser 5600 that are far better and make more sense for practical daily use. Things like being able to see the time while in timer mode or stop watch. Or, the fact that I can not set a timer for less than 1-min, (like I can on the 5600). This is a problem for me when in the gym, counting my stretch and rest times. (again, practical use at play here). So, in that case the 5600 is much nicer to use. I also use the repet timer while at my desk all day to remind me to stand and stretch. Love this. and this is also not possible on the 5610. So, its annoying that the nicer watch has less practical features, or at the least a trade off of solar / atomic / world time for things that I think more people will use more often.
Ok I'm off to Walmart today!
I have the GWM5610 and it's the perfect G-Shock for my puny wrist. Just yesterday I met a friend who was wearing the exact same model, and it was cool seeing that mine and his were both on the same exact time to the second. Yay for atomic clocks! Such a great carefree watch, the auto-light is a cool feature as well. I also use it to set my automatics, doesn't get any more accurate.
Hey Ouroboros,
The atomic clock synchronization is really cool to have, I agree. I also use this watch to set my automatics! Such a handy tool watch.
Thanks for watching,
-Jon Rihtar
auto light is the deal breaker
@@TheCo11ection how so? It's convenient.
@@TheCo11ection you can turn it off...
@@esseel7896 it takes less than 5 seconds and 1 button press to turn the autolight on or off, you just hold the light button down.
The 5610 is without doubt the best ever watch.
If it wasn't made of tires
@@denisk559 what’s wrong with tires?
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there are so many amazing and beautiful watches. but I always come back to my 5610. it's the best.
Yo check out the updated version that looks exactly the same but with a different module. Different Light, month/date format and the current Time is now visible during Stopwatch and Timer. Wow just remarkable. I have the normal and negative display one. ❤️
I've had the dw5600e for about 12 years now an absolutely fantastic watch , the original battery lasted 10 years I replaced 2 years ago , the bezel and strap are still original and going strong.
10 years thats amazing... and how often did u use the functions sir? I love the face of the dw5600 but i think the battery wont last 4 years if i use the functions everyday. What do you think? NOT the alarm mode en backlight function. I only use stopwatch. timer and once a day the backlight
@@maffintono7790 I don't use the functions much but the backlight is what it kills the battery most, honestly idk how long the battery will last if you use the functions everyday I'm guessing 3 to 5 years.
@@octaviorosousa9001 3 to 5 years is still amazing enough!
The atomic model does not serve me where I live, there is no antenna and without going any further in world time Buenos Aires my city does not appear on the list, a bad point for almost all, as well as the excessive and unjustified price for my use.
The automatic light also works in the replaceable battery model, which by the way is the most common and cheap battery model, it is a great advantage, it lasts about 5 years, I had several g shocks and this is the best and most comfortable model to my liking. Flash function with time signal, timer, chrono and alarm is a very important function for me
My favorite is the DW 5600, it is the one I use and the other G Shock I have sold because it does not make sense for me to have watches in a drawer, I only need one, this one.
Casio is the best by far of all the brands.
This is also the only watch that makes you feel like a watchmaker when replacing batteries😂
I got the 5610 and now have 4 G-shocks.
And 5610 is a good answer on the question "which G-shock would you choose if you could have only one?".
Yes, it is a good choice if you could have only one watch at all!
Of all the square ones, definitely yes. The tough Solar model is THE logical choice.
The GWM5610 is a SOLID watch. But there’s something about the DW5600. It’s the closest to the OG G-shock and has a legendary reputation for being durable.
I got the DW5600 and blacked out GA2100 right now.
I am thinking about getting the solar equivalents though and picking up a GWM5610 😅
got the 5610 in normal positive display and the negative too. I never tire of wearing them.
The DW5600 used a CR2016 battery cell, capacity of 90mah @ 3V, the power wattage is little low compared to the non G shock Casio watch that used CR2032; a 240mah @ 3V that has 10 battery logo, lasted for 10 yrs, then no need to worry about the charging of the tiny Solar battery; 18mah @ 2.3V, saved $100 bucks and buy 5 more Casio 10 year watches for spare.
Great review.I have just bought a used GWM560 for work, a superb piece of kit. The 5600 is an official watch for NASA, just like the Omega Moonwatch, also, the 5600 still displays the time whilst the stopwatch is on, which is a cool feature the 5610 does not. Apart from that, the atomic solar one is the better bet. Interestingly, the 5610 graphics are based on the first g shock, the DW5000 and the graphics on the 5600 are based on the follow up, the hero, which was used in that hockey video……..I bought the hero in 1984 with my hard earned cash at £45, a lot of money then and I still have it and it works perfectly; they change hands for some $300 these days, an awesome built watch.
Nice that you kept your (now vintage) original model :D glad to hear it still runs too. Now THAT makes the 45 quid really worth it even more, 37 years later. That watch really has a long breath.
Casio came out with a new module for the GWM-5610 that answers your problem - it's the GWM-5610U rocking the 3495 module
NIST received full funding and the station will not be closed down.
Hey Mark,
That's great news. Thanks for sharing. Let's just hope it stays that way.
Thanks for watching.
-Jon
There are iOS and Android apps that can emulate the radio time signal stations and set these Casios via an NTP time server. Clock Wave app for iOS is my favorite. So even if they were to be shut off, or if you are out of range, your multi-band Casio is still good to go.
For now!
@@NathanChisholm041 who knows what Biden will do?
@@esseel7896 NIST is the National Institutes of Standards and Technology, an agency of the US Government. As part of a belt-tightening push, there was a possibility of the radio station (we only have one, in Colorado) would be closed. That did not happen.
I have the tough solar and the non solar versions. I also have other Casio models with tough solar and a Seiko solar. NO denying that it has its advantage of lasting 10 years before a battery swap. However, when wearing the watches in a cycle, it makes little to no difference. The standard model without solar will anyway last 8 years and be ready every second along the journey. Whereas the tough solar has the possibility of losing charge when you really want it - I'm aware owners keep it charged most of the time and don't let it sit for 10 months in the dark but the advantage is nothing more than the extra two years before a battery swap. The extra two years mean nothing during ownership period, just change the battery like you refuel your vehicle and move on, nobody bothers. Conversely, you have to check the battery reserve now and then on the solars, or wear them/take them out to light compulsively just because you bought it and dont want it to lose charge. Multi band actually doesn't add any value in day to day usage unless youre an athelete or work in ultra time sensitive jobs. So save the extra 50 bucks and spend it on another G shock to add to your wardrobe! G's actual USP is its street style so save as much and stock more! The non solar versions actually have more features than you will ever need and so its not a compromise in any form.
I just bought a Baby-G BGD560-7, and I love this thing. It's basically just a smaller version of the DW-5600.
yeah man i love my m5600. solar, radio, backlight and more features. considering its kicking since 10 years this is the greatest bang for buck i ever got
One of my biggest pet peeves with the G Shock line is so many of the modules have countdown timers that don't allow the user to set the seconds. I have found the GD 350 line to be the most funtional module yet. The time of day is displayed through the various functions, the user can set the seconds for the countdown timer and the countdown timer can be started from the home screen.
I've had my DW-5600 for 20+ years. It's been my dependable watch for hiking, swimming, kayaking, surfing, and traveling to foreign countries. A CASIO DW-5600 isn't a high value $$$ target for street muggers. Over the past 20+ years, the only thing that I've needed to replace is the watchband (always get a genuine CASIO watchband; and not a knock-off) and battery. I always get my battery replaced at a watch repair shop so the gasket can be pressured checked for leakage. Even though the cost of replacing the watchband and the battery is about the same cost as a new CASIO DW-5600, I still end up replacing the band and the battery. I've also been told that my current DW-5600 is only date programmed up to 2024 or 2026 (e.g., leap year) so I might have to buy a new one. HINT: If the backlight on your DW5600 does not work or is dim, that's your first clue that you need to soon replace the battery. The watch will work fine until the battery completely drains out.
Truth is if everyone had a G shock in their collection they would not need a collection , it really is the ultimate beater and all the watch you'd ever need . trust me I have had dozens of watches in my life and have around 10 now , some are high end Rolex etc , but I've come full circle and now wear almost exclusively my G Shock full metal ( GMW-B5000D-1ER ) it does everything I want and more , meantime two rolexes and a couple of very nice Omegas sit laying in my draw never worn for over three years now , and I am so over expensive watches now . G Shock are nostalgic for me had one as a kid when they first came out and today they are an iconic watch for millions around the world . great , great watches.
So true - my automatics are sitting too
....from the point of style,I think that when you reach the 40ies ,these squares g shocks with the "retro" look ,are the only you should wear in your normal life!
I'm 49 and bought a 5610....do I have to sell t when I turn 50? Ha
I'm almost halfway into this video and still waiting on the review
Gotta admit, I hate when people ask for Subs and Likes at the beginning of a video BEFORE they’ve even shown you anything. 👎🏻
I love my gwm5610, perfect watch. Owned the dw5600 years ago, but gave it to my uncle, still itching for another.
Great Review and wonder article. Thank you for both. The. crisp, clear screen offered on the 5610 really stands out and is another plus for its price point when compared to the 5600. Great stuff
Thank you for the kind words, and thanks for watching.
-Jon
My wrist was too big for my 5610, the narrower case caused the strap to pinch and skew the watch to one side. I ended up putting a different style of G-shock strap on it, that had a wider stance. The same strap that the G-lide uses. The 5600 fits perfectly out of the box. Other than the fit and case shape, of course the 5610 is better.
I have the 5600e, 5610 and 5600bb. I love all three. I like the overall stealth look the best of the 5600bb but sometimes the display is hard to see. I like the solar of the 5610 and the link to the original. But for some reason the 5610 is not as comfortable as the 5600e. For some reason I like the consistent display of the 5600e more than 5610.
The 5610 is definitely in my future! Nice comparrison!
Totally worth the money. I'm not kidding. The watch even stays quiet in the stopwatch mode, when you turn off the button keys. Most watches don't, even when you set them to "Mute". And even when you have a thin wrist you can easily wear this model without it appearing to be too bulky. Display is also sharp as a knife.
For some reason the DW5600 is a 100 Euro watch here in Europe, while the 5610 can be bought for 30 Euros more This kinda makes the 5610 the best buy in this part of the world imo. Also a small correction, G-Shock buttons can actually be pushed under water. I went with the 5610BA model just to have something a little bit different, the blue display is really nice imo. Mine runs about 3 seconds per month slow if I turn off the atomic feature. Cheers!
Hi storm3016,
I hope all of Europe is taking advantage of that price!
You have a nice choice there in the 5610BA. Glad you like it.
Thanks for watching.
-Jon
I’m in Europe too. Where do you buy it for that cheap?
@@David-mg8zu Which model are you looking for?
storm3016 I actually like both, so don’t really mind as long as I get it cheaper.
I have the negative display version and it's fantastic! I also bought the positive display version Gw-m5610! Great retro legendary Casio watches! A must have in everyone's Casio collection! 💪 🍻 🎊 🇷🇴
Your review gave me a great overall and a place to find deep comparison details. I own the GWM5610 and love it.
I just got my first Casio. No idea if your tower is still active, but 2 days ago I synched the time through my phones speaker. There's an app if anyone is curious, were if you cant recieve a signal to sync the watch, if you have reception on your phone, you place the watch by the speaker and start the app as the speaker acts like an antenna for the watch. Nifty if your're in a pinch and want dead on accuracy.
The 5600BB is the best looking of these squares in my opinion. Stealth!
Hi Res Jon,
The blacked-out BB really does look sharp. The only issue I have with it is that the content of the watch is basically the same as the DW5600, but price doubles to get the black display. However, that will be worth it for many people out there - and I don't fault them for that. It's sexy for sure. Haha.
Thanks for the comment,
-Jon
@@watchspec Got mine for £60 brand new around a year ago, one of my favourites in my collection.
Very nice. I'm glad to hear you love it. You are correct that it is critical to buy a watch that you are going to love to look at, even if it will cost you a little more. That red outline I mentioned in the video was a contributing factor for me buying the GWM5610 over the DW5600 - so I know exactly what you're talking about.
Thanks again for the comment.
-Jon
Agreed! Just bought one and I’m really enjoying it.👍
Just purchased the black IP steel bezel. Totally stealthy. Can be hard to see the negative display at times though.
I've got the Little King of Watches, the 5600, it was, it is and it will be THE BEST. Greetings from Seville, Spain🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦💪😎
My dw 5600, 3 years now, the minute is still accurate to how I set it, still on original battery
The 5610 is retailing for $140 today. I found one at Kohls on sale for $119. ////Deal & Done. !!!!
I had a 5600 for years. I broke the band, the battery died, I cannot find it now. It's lost.
The 5610 will never need a new battery and never need setting. These are great summer watches because you can swim with them on. Great review 100% accurate about all the points.
Yeah this model is an absolute no-brainer. Best bang for the buck.
I dont know where you live but here in Chile its really easy to change the battery of a dw-5600. Mine is 8 years old and it still runs perfectly
These squares are so addictive. I need help. Can't stop buying them lol
Lol
@@yorusuyasoul69420 god help us i can't stop either
Just one more G-Shock :P Hey, it's still more affordable and feasible space-wise than collecting cars for example. And it's nice to have such a wide range of variations of a tool that you love and appreciate so much. Some are nice to just look at, some you just WANT to wear all the time.
GWM5610 price / performance ratio is just unbeatable .
Unless you need to be able to hear it's alarm sound.
I bought two and sent them both back, I thought the first one may have been a bit faulty but the second confirmed that the alarm sound on the 5610U is practically inaudible.
I thought I would give the G-Shock square one more chance in the form of the battery powered 5600E, what a revelation I can hear it just as loud as my cheaper standard Casio models.
Why do G-Shock continually bother with multiple inaudible alarms!
If you don't mind a standard Casio you could try the WV-200R-5ACF, it doesn't claim to be as tough but it has a glass window, 200m water resistance and is multiband5 and you can hear it's alarm and time sounds and it's a similar price to the 5600E but it's not square.
Pound for pound, in terms of value vs function, the 5610 really is Casio's best G-Shock.
As a new DW5600BB-1 DW owner, haven't worn a watch in 25 years, its so cool and sexy, I have my eye on GM-5600B-1 as the next purchase and the information about the timing features was worth it's weight in gold. Thank you for the excellent review.
Hmm. I bought the GWM5610 when I thought I lost my DW5600. They feel slightly different, thought it was the case back. I never measured, I never knew that the solar one was slightly smaller.
I'm enjoying my 5610u-1ber and my daughter have BGD 5000. Gotta love the atomic solars.
I have both and although the 5610U is awesome, I’m always reaching for the 5600e - it is simple, and just a great readable watch. Maybe I just don’t want to “mess up” the 5610! My automatic watches are just sitting getting mad
Check out the updated version that looks exactly the same but with a different module. Different Light, month/date format and the current Time is now visible during Stopwatch and Timer. Wow just remarkable. I have the normal and negative display one. ❤️
Good info mate do you know anything about the Gwm 5610bb (Glossy black) I just bought one are they also good?
Cool! What’s the model name of that one?
@@mikeyblueeyes8449 sorry I just seen your reply I haven't heard of that I'll Google it rn
If you truly love watches and understand the purpose of them as a tool, then G-Shock is your favorite watch brand.
If you like jewelry and only wear a watch to impress people because it costs a lot of $$$, then Rolex (or similar) is your favorite watch brand.
Exactly!
I use the gw-m5610 for the gym and sometimes for work, its fantastic for both ”activities” 🤣 still use my SKX for work the most tho.
Casio g shock and skx ... must have in every watch collection . And at the end , they are still the best . Maybe a dress watch more and it s all man need
I prefer the look of the DW, bur both are great.
Great quality review. I really like your channel!
I have a m5610 and it's brilliant!
I also have the new GW-B5600 on a combi bracelet, it's worth checking out. It has the solar and multiband, but also Bluetooth connectivity so you can update the time and alarms with your phone.
Hey david,
Thank you for the compliment. I really appreciate that.
I'll have to check out the GE-B5600 on of these days. Thanks for the tip.
Thanks for watching,
-Jon Rihtar
With $ 20 more, the 5610 offers solar cells and radio control , I gave my 5600 in favor of the 5610.
Which one of the two has a higher contrast display ?
The 5610 also has the world time function, where the 5600 does not.
very nice review, thanks for sharing. just purchased the GWM, a gift for my daughter for her 18th bday.
It’s not a fair fight. My only complaint about the 5610 is the small buttons and a light that you can’t manually control.
You can turn it on manually
I prefer the DW5600
One downside to the DW-5600 is the recessed 'A' (top left) button. Used for settings mode but also, crucially for resetting the stopwatch. Very difficult to operate. The GW-M5610 circumvents this problem by having a long push to enter settings mode (so no need for recessed pusher).
I have two questions with regard to the DW5600:
1) How long does the battery last in general?
2) Does it have a vibrator that vibrates when the alarm plays?
OKE SOMEONE PLEASE AWNSER:
I have the 5600 and love the face of it. I dont like the face of 5610. The only reason would be solar. But here is the question, i use the backlight ONCE a day. And often stopwatch and timer. How many years would the battery last?
Are the screens exactly the same? I want to get a screen protector for mine.
I prefer the GW-5000 U, I think its the best and defenitive g shock square, scept of the price
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The solar is $77 on Amazon now, couldn’t miss that deal! 😉
Good
Casio's are so much cheaper than the UK in the USA🙄☺️
I love the classic red stripe look of the 5610 but since I'm in Oz, Multiband 6 is essentially useless here. I'd rather have the Bluetooth function with the newer 5600s. If only Casio would release a 5600 that has that awesome red stripe look, or add Bluetooth to the 5610.
Hi! Of course i wear it, all white one. Fantastic design.
I have the 5610 but also later bought the 5600BC which is the negative display version also with bluetooth. It is my daily watch because although it is a little pricey for a gshock I literally never have to worry about it in terms of changing a battery or adjusting the time.
IMPORTANT QUESTION: Which one has the louder alarm, or are they both the same volume?
I just purchased the 5600E and can hear it after trying two 5610U's which I found inaudible.
If you need to hear the alarm/ timer function please don't buy the 5610U as there is no point in having a choice of 5 inaudible alarms. The 1 audible alarm and timer is enough for me on the 5600E and I will deal with changing the battery when needed.
@@paulstoakes466 Thank you.
I own and wear both. The one I don’t yet have is the model that splits the difference, the G-5600UE!
from that book a man & his watch: I’m sure
that watch might hold some meaning, but I like the idea of something that
costs $40 that you own, versus something that costs $4,000 that owns
you.
The GWM-5610 as we are all aware is a solar watch. I use the timer for a few 5-min periods on a daily basis, without fear of losing battery power. I just expose it to the sun every now and then for a few minutes. Very handy. I've had this watch for nearly nine years now. I also have several other Casio watches. The GLX-5600 has a better display. But I still prefer the my trusty GWM-5610.
do you find the sound on the 5610 is barely there, where the 5600 is easier to hear?
@@inquiringmind3306 As far as the sound is concerned, I've been completely satisfied with my GMW-5610 ever since I received it some ten years ago. I can't compare it with a GMW-5600 because I don't have one. I did compare the GMW-5610 to the GLX-5600 subjectively, but couldn't tell the difference.
@@hishamhamed5033 thanks! I actually bought two 5610s from Amazon. One after the first to see if there was a problem on volume with the first. Nope. Still couldn’t hear the beeps. Crazy because the 5600 I hear no problem and almost as loud as my F91 and A158.
I love my GW-M5610. Great do-it-all watch. By the way, where did you get that cool escapement model on your bookshelf? I'd love to have that in my office too!
Hey Mark,
Here you go: www.thingiverse.com/thing:3364860
Enjoy!
Thanks for watching,
-Jon
Excellent info and review video thanks
Thanks man. I appreciate the kind words.
-Jon
There's a inbetween G-Shock Tough Solar but no atomic signal receiver G-Shock G5600UE-1dr . Priced around 70USD
Well done! Thank you for your work!
I have the gwm5610 and I t’s my go to watch. I use it to set the time on all my other watches. Super comfortable and tough as nails.
Just got my 5610, it is much more value for money than the 5600, especially since Casio has just bumped up the price of the 5600
Oh wow they did? LOL when i checked for the DW5600 i always saw it for 60 euros or so. The 5610 only did cost ca 60 bucks more and recently that same watch was on sale for just shy under 100 euros. A total no-brainer for that price. Definitely worth getting. Can't beat that timekeeping precision, feature-list and long lasting "battery" power with that CTL1616 capacitor inside.
I'm a minute in, and the only thing this guy has said is that I don't want to miss his content. Jesus Christ, get on with it already.
Excellent photography!
Great video. Very helpful to make a decision on what watch to buy. I grabbed both:)
Great video!! I’m gonna go with the 5600 got it for 38$ on Amazon. My job is really dirt and hard work so it’s gonna be beaten on hard! I think if I like it I’ll just buy the 5610 for after hours! Couldn’t really decide so that’s my intention’s. Lol
My second's G-Shock dw 5600.. very well conditions.. all time..
I love how he has both watches at hand, but doesn’t put them side-by-side showing the exact size difference………. like seriously
Which one has easier to press buttons? I have a GW-M5610 and the buttons hurt my finger tips when I press them...
Just ordered both. I just the bigger g shocks had electroluminescence. Don’t like the hot spots caused by the led
I have just picked up the solar vision up it was on offer in one of are U.K. stores for £75 not now that I need another watch I have the Bluetooth version with the negative screen which looks good but hard to see I love the retro look of my new on the is an app which will transmit the atomic time signal to you watches using sound it works well but I don’t think the transmitter in the U.K. will be getting turned off e lot of are clocks in public places really on it and some other things
So will the solar battery eventually need to be replaced?
Hi Justin,
Yes, it will. The battery can only recharge so many times before it begins to wear out. However, the battery is rated to 10+ years and Casio tends to be pretty conservative on their ratings. So it may be possible that it never needs to be replaced depending on how your usage cycle\s the battery.
I hope that helps.
Thanks for watching.
-Jon
WATCHSPEC awesome, thanks for the reply
Thanks for the video!
I like both of these Casios. As I recently bought a BB (a great watch for 70€ on Amazon) I think if I got another it would be the solar.
Cheers! Subscribed 👍😎
Thanks for this vid! That Hockey commercial history is friggin awesome! Im buying that book!
Does the GWN style come in any colors? New to the G shock world and am overwhelmed by the selection!!
Can someone please mention display contrast? I have a 5600 - great watch but the contrast is not good. The background is too dark so the digital display does not show up well in anything but bright, direct light. Is the 5610 better?
A link for a website review? Can't see that though
How long is a single charge, on the 5610? 1 day I assume? & after 10 years, the rechargeable battery is no good?
I thought solar charge would be to the infinity & beyond... lol
it's hard to determine what's a single charge on this watch because mine has never gone below high but in manual it recommended for normal daily use you have to expose the watch under the sun at least 8 minutes or a few hours under fluorescent lamp. truthfully i never really cared unless you work in a cave or something, you're gonna be fine. the replaceable battery will be fine even after 10 years as reported by long time users on forum. even then, you can easily replace it yourself.
HarryUnchained basically it just helps the battery charge a lil bit but the battery still last to almost 10 yrs right
You can stay in a cave about 11months if you want lol
Both watches are amazing, but the 5610 is king
5600 is the origin of the real king😂
Best watch ever and classic look style... very comfortable and sporty look
Great video … the colors attention to detail and presentation 👍✨✅
I have tried the 5600 twice this year and got a refund. I tried to work with it but the only defect is the buttons are too recessed. It is a royal pain to squeeze them especially the settings. I had to use a pen to push it in. Casio needs to fix it and stop saying it keeps you from bumping it. I have never done that and why aren’t the other Casios like that. I’m going with 5610 this time.
if you break a gshock on wrist you probably also don't have an arm anymore