The Square Evolved : G-Shock GW-B5600 Review ( GW-B5600-2ER )
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- Be sure to Check out Dave @JusttheWatch review of his square.
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----GW-B5600:
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Yellow (on Amazon): geni.us/Lm9Y2
Red (on Amazon): geni.us/OrO1V9
----Metal Case Mod:
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----Other G-Shocks:
DW5600E (on Amazon): geni.us/ZKANz
GWM5610 Multiband & Solar (on Amazon): geni.us/AdfBMdN
GST-B200 (on Amazon): geni.us/zwziVET
----Straps used:
Vario Cordura Zulu: vario.sg/colle...
Black and Blue Nylon: amzn.to/2RDaPao
Blue Silver Nato: amzn.to/2Q6JFg5
Armilla Grey Single Strap: bit.ly/2ZXPXQo
Armilla Dark Brown Saber leather: bit.ly/2M1Zvoc
Armilla Whisky Saber leather: bit.ly/369BW4F
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----Strap Adapters:
Ritche (on Amazon): geni.us/Wi8DGYs
Metal Adapter. Acts as a pass-through for Natos. It's 24mm wide but used it with 22mm straps with just a little wiggle room.
Jay & Kays 2 Piece: ebay.to/2ZunKTd
Plastic Adapter. It can be used as a pass-through for Natos but also has additional holes for a 22mm strap. A little bit of a tight fit, so thicker straps won't work and I couldn't get quick-release straps to fit.
At long last I'm finally doing a G-shock review. After my last G-shock video I picked up not one, but two G-shocks. This GW-B5600 and a GST-B200. I've decided to start with the square as Dave over at the Just the watch also recently did a square. So we decided to do another joint premiere.
As G-shocks go, I think this one has pretty much everything you need at a decent price. Solar, Multiband, Bluetooth, and built to withstand anything you throw at it.
Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links, I am an Amazon, Armilla, Aliexpress, Spinnaker, eBay and Phoibos affiliate so I would earn a small commission on qualified purchases. But most of the time Amazon is just the best source to link something just to get a look. I always encourage you to shop around and find the best price.
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Anyone "passionately against" a quartz movement is just being snobby and stupid, IMO.
Heck I'm not a fan of quartz but even I have a bunch of them including a Casio GW-B5600 and Seiko solar quartz, Nighthawk etc.. they are way too practical...
Exactly.
Im a automatic guy But In my opinion if its quartz it has to be digital casio . Not a fan of analog quartz watches.
I finally bought an automatic watch. What a pain. Now I understand why digital, especially solar is the way to go. I love my auto but give me anyone of my awesome Casio's any day of the week and I'll take it. G-Shock or Pathfinder
@@fahd3228 Casio is the king of digital watches.
Square G-Shocks are fun.
I purchased the GW-B5600 on the combi bracelet a month ago. Liked it, but not completely convinced.
Received the full metal GMW-5000 this week, the shiny stainless steel version with the positive display.
I am blown away, it is on another level altogether.
My favourite watch, period.
Fit and finish are amazing and it wears beautiful.
It is a bit chunkier than the GW-B5600, the lugs and bracelet have some extra volume, just the amount of volume I missed on the resin one.
I passed the resin one on to my wife, she loves the stealthiness and the lightweight construction.👍
What about tripple weight difference between these two models?
Happy for you to finally get a G-shock, and the quintessential square one at that. The blue accents on this model are very nice and don't look tacky or cheap. The best affordable beater by far, with all the useful functions for everyday use.
From my personal experience, after 1 year usage. I'm so satisfied with it's features.
Bluetooth making it easy to calibrate time and date, record locations, set a reminder, can be use to find your phone, and making it far more easier to adjust the settings of this watch via gshock apps.
My fav parts is the reminder. When the reminder comes, whenever u press the light button, a red light will lit instead of normal white blueish light.
Greetings,
Could you tell me if it's possible to turn off the Bluetooth while leaving multiband 6 signal on? The yellowy/orange one is in the cart but I'm not sure I want Bluetooth connectivity. Thanks in advance
its* features
@@willeam1986 Yes you can, just turn on Airplane mode.
I've had a number of Gshocks and always end up going back to the squares as my go to. I also have a metal bezel and bracelet that's been in purgatory for quite some time too. Thanks for the video.
Negative displays are cool but I do find them hard to read on sunny days. Its why I went with the positive display GWM-5610. Great review as always Shane
Well u could modified
@@zulfikranzulmos4066 explain?
I saw it on amazon and i fell in love with this watch. Ordered few days ago and i can't wait to finally have it on my wrist.
Your Rod Serling impression is almost spot on ! 😂😂😂😂
Thanks. 🤪
Ain't no going back, you're in G land now. Nice review, enjoy the watches.
The GShock square brings back memories of my youth. Specifically computer games round friends houses and underage drinking in the local parks. Mine must be more than 20 years old. Needs a battery change
Aurel Bacs has a really good quote about this:
“Vintage watches bring us back to times we missed. Time where things maybe weren’t perfect, but done with love.”
Spot on as usual Shane. I own a 5610 and really enjoy it. Don't overlook silicone straps with the adapters, very comfy.
Thanks! That's one thing I didn't try. Right now it's on the bond 2 piece nato that came with the Jay and kays.
GREAT- thanks for addressing the concerns and exploring the utilities . the comments on the -ve display were useful
Great review. Personally had my eye on this exact model for a while. I love the blue against the black.
Thanks! Yellow on black is still cool, but this one is more me.
The 350 solves the button problem, but is huge. It also has a vibration alarm and an easy to use countdown timer.
I've been on a Casio binge lately, a DW5600 will probably divert me into a GShock binge soon!
Love the reviewed watch. I couldn't take the leap for a Casio digital GShock in the $150-$200 range. So... I bought the 10ATM field watch W800H Blackout model for $18. Ya, $18 and 10ATM.
W800H has some switches inside for timer and orher functions.
Shane I am so proud of you!! 👊🏽 I know you will get the itch to collect these, now throw it on a Combi bracelet it lends itself to water better ✌🏽
1984 I fell in love with the G-shock.
Great review as always, Shane. Welcome to the G-shock club. They are indeed addicting....that blue is sharp.
the glock of watches
It really is. Plastic seems to match too.
@@RelativeTime well said sir !!
Kershaw, Glock, and G Shock...a man of good tastes!
Was close to get this one, but i chose G-ShOak yellow instead. Pure battery and simple functions with killer looks.
Amazing review!
I own One, and I agree on every single point that you've touched!
I love my 5600...
Great review as always, Shane! I have the same watch (in all black). I HIGHLY recommend you to put on the combination (combi) bracelet. You can purchase it separately for about 80 bucks. It is worth every single nickel. It completes the watch.
On a side note, the auto light is a great feature, but just be weary that it does drain the battery pretty quick as it is pretty reactive when you turn your wrist. I ended up turning it off as I quickly found the battery was on low. Keep up the excellent work, sir. Your channel has quickly become my go to!
Got my 7th grader a Seiko 5 (snk809) last xmas, this year he’s getting this watch in digital camo :)
I didn’t push, and was happy to see he naturally took to watches. He doesn’t want a smart watch, more a PC kid than a phone user, so I’m getting him the smart watch from my childhood hehe I remember having a calculator watch at his age.
Great video very well done and clear, subbed.
Casio squares are the way to go for me. They are popular because they accommodate wide range of wrist sizes. I have two, the entry level dw5600 and the radio gwm5610.
The size is different, gw series have thinner smaller case than the dw but only by a small margin.
This is actually an impossible watch not to like,
I've never had any problems reading my negative display, I dont think.
Great video Shane!
A lot of people don't. Not sure what it is. On the original "help me pick a g-shock video", people seem evenly split. For every "I hate it" comment I got one saying they loved it.
@@RelativeTime I wonder if people who don't like the negative display are the same who wish the khaki field had ar coating. I never had difficulty reading that one either.
Great review from your side my friend :)
I have a feeling that this square will be for experimental and with the new steel hardware it'll probably make it too nice even to water the garden... the negative display isn't for all, but if you want that stealth look then there it is.... the GST is more you, and feel you'll enjoy this one the most... I still think you need an ABC G-Shock, and you really should consider the GW-9400 and become a Rangeman, but as you mention size I'm a little worried that too will be an overload on your wrist. G-Shock's are certainly about fun, practicality and toughness... the resin bezels are made to be used, and from a mould they will always have the spur edges... so looking at those details you'll find that on many resin G-Shocks... the buttons are small on the GW-B5600, and I agree a little hard to press, but it avoids unwanted button presses, but with the Bluetooth side you can avoid the buttons with some percentage. The big daddy B5000 series have bigger buttons, metal case and bezel with screw down case back, it's on another level, and so is the price... I feel G-Shock went either or and didn't rest one between which I feel many wanted.
Great review and enjoy for the relative time with this one... love your multiple video clips and presentation, as for me, I'm taking mine to the Mad-Max level of 69 LML :-P
Huge thumbs and looking forward to the GST review :))
Great review and spot on about the buttons. My 5600 has the same issue, but for $40 I can't complain. I have come full circle with these. Wore them when I was younger, moved to automatics and three handers, and I have come back around due to the functionality of these watches. If you miss the three hand look and want something classier, I have an Oceanus s100 that might be the best all around watch I own. Same module in a titanium cased three hander.
Great review on a classic G. I just have a solar G Shock square. No point in having multi band 6 where I live as there’s no coverage. Can’t go wrong with a g Shock
picked this up in the uk for approx $60. loved how it wore, but just couldnt live with that display and returned the next day - unless you have 20-20 vision forget it. and you are spot on with the buttons.thanks for the great review. again.
Thanks! Some point I might try to find a positive display version locally just to compare.
Excellent video, again.
I have a DW5600-BB since like six months. That's the "stealthy looking" one with black negative display. I wear it at work, and never really found a watch earlier that I would put through that. The G-shock is great for that. But I have to agree that negative display make it a bit hard to read sometimes.
But since I often work in rather dim lighting anyway, it's not a problem to press the light button when needing to know the time. I prefer that than always have to pulling out my phone (often from a little protective thin fabric bag).
That's why I turned on the auto-light (or whatever its called) and never turned it back off. Really easy to read when it comes on. Even if it's just for a few seconds.
A Sommelier Is to paring wine with food, As you are to pairing watches with straps...When I’m looking for ideas on straps for my watches I just watch your channel! Thanks for the great review on the G shocks!
At double speed, this video is great.
I have a friend who admits he’s a bit of a fashion snob. One day I wore the monochrome version of this watch with a Jays and Kays adapter and an Uncle Straps canvas strap.
He kept looking at my watch, and at one point, I asked, “What’s up?”
He said while he would not were a G-Shock, the way I modded it had a cool, F- You quality about it.
The G-Shock is functional. I think that’s the appeal. Most are too heavy with the text which is the reason I bought the monochrome one.
Excellent review!
I am glad you found a G-Shock to suit your needs. But, as you point out the legibility on the screen is hindered by the negative display. The features of the watch won't mean much if there are times you can't read the screen and you shouldn't have to resort to having the display light up at certain angles. I suggest you sell it, exchange this for a comparable model with a positive LCD display, or you might even be able to change the screen to a positive display yourself. I believe there are videos that give instructions on how. Good luck!
Instead of GW-B5600 I have bought Timex Expedition T49851 for 40$ It's quite unique since has vibro alert GShock doesn't have. I still might might buy one, but solar and radio controlled CASIO G-SHOCK GW-M5610-1.
ive had this watch for about 3 yars now but i took the negative film off the screen and put a nato strap on it,the positive display looks alot better.
The basic square is the way to go. I’ own 2 and have put them through 13 years of abuse in one of the most demanding jobs you can think of. Most G’s are way too big, full of “features” that are never used and are plain ugly. But this little guy is awesome!
5610U ultimate
It's quite a shame that you didn't purchase either the black or Gold versions of this watch that come with the "combi" bracelet.
Your observation and outcome would have been quite different. Thre combination of the two equate to a watch that literally disappears!
You also forget that some of us don't have access to atomic time so the Bluetooth time update is a god send, not to mention the ability to set alarms and reminders by way of the app..The location function is fantastic too if your broaden your horizons.. for one, I use it regularly to locate my car! One press of a button and job done, coordinates saved. Never had a problem with the find phone function either.
A very interesting and thoughtful perspective.
I converted mine to full metal camo, which takes away the beater element somewhat as I now baby it like my other watches but it just looks so cool for $130. $1300 for a real one is for those who have truly joined the cult, I'm not singing with the choir just yet.
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Your welcome, I hope you enjoy it.
My beater watch is a 5600 bb black out model. Love it to death. I also bought a skemi all metal square watch after the review from just one more watch.
I ordered the blacked out version with the combi-bracelet. I haven't received it yet, but, I'm very excited. The three features that makes this a must for me are the solar, bluetooth, and multiband 6. Combined with its durability and 20BAR, this is all the watch a man needs. I hope the combi-bracelet is more breathable in hot weather, too. I can see this one dominating my rotation.
hello! what is the blacked out model please
I have a good-sized collection of G-Shocks..they ARE addicting, and you’ll love them. Among my G’s are 2 DW5600’s (one a blacked-out “stealth” version and the other also with a negative display-not completely blacked-out, but with a black metal bezel cover and a camo pattern on the crystal) and 2 GWM5610’s, one with a positive display and one with a negative. I find the difficulty in reading the negative displays depends on the watch. I have several with negative displays and can read most just fine, but there are a couple that are almost impossible to make out. Like you, I’ve never felt the need for Bluetooth on a watch, but I do like Tough Solar and Multiband 6. By the way, after seeing your reviews of the Invicta Pro Diver, Vostok Amphibia and Deep Blue Master 1000 last year, I bought all 3, and while they’re not G Shocks, they’re great in their own right.
Nice review! Agree with the negative display. Such a pain and would not get again.
I’ve owned a G7710 for about ten years but always wanted a square and was looking at the GW5610 but then found the GW B5600 on offer for £55 so wasted no time ordering it and I have to say I love it, more comfortable than the 7710 and good looking with the blue and negative display.
Jay and kays 5610 metal adapters are a must for us sweathogs. 😂... but seriously they are...
5600e fantastic watch one of the original G-Shock squares
4:56 Perfect match!
Thanks for an elaborate review. Helped me decide if to buy or not👍🏻.
Glad I could help
The hard to press buttons were a design feature back in the day but they limit the watch, IMO.
In retrospect, I could see that being useful. A few months ago I was playing golf and wearing my Garmin Instinct 2. Didn't realize it, but the edge of my glove was pushing some of the buttons as I was moving around. Evidently if a particular button gets pressed enough it triggers an emergency alert. Telling my phone to text my emergency contacts for help with my GPS location.
I was about to T off and started getting texts from my wife and brother wanting to know if I was ok. I turned that feature off pretty quick after that. LOL
Thank you for another excellent review! I’m doing the same... buying the base model DW 5600 and using the kit to covert to an all metal G-Shock (royal blue). Looking forward to your review of your converted G-Shock as well.
Feature on the Bluetooth that I really use on a daily basis, and I use it on a daily basis, is finding my phone
The voice. Brilliant.
Thanks!
It's amazing how much of a difference that blue accent makes. I honestly like Dave's pink (regardless of the reasons behind his color choice haha) but this one wins it for me. I'm always surprised by the dimensions because it wears so much smaller than it seems in my eyes. I'm with you on wearing it in the heat. My only gripe is the factory strap doesn't breathe well at all. Great in depth review!
So autolight fix the bad reading of negative display ?
Late to the G Shock craze and I'm liking this mode because of the color. Your video is really helpful and your voice is so nice to listen to! Just a quick question though. I can no longer find this in physical shops so I'd probably need to go the online route but I'm a female with small wrists (5 1/2 inches) so I'm wondering if it would be too big?
Amazing editing skills as usual:)
My preferred alternative is Casio Pro Trek. While they have smart versions now, the non connected ones are solid and a great value with some cool features. Used one for years in the military and can attest to it's durability.
I'll have to check out one of those soon. Although I'm a bit curious about the edfice and Oceanus watches too.
@@RelativeTime nice! I have the pro trek PRW-3510Y-8CR now. The new negative display is super clear, and 200m WR is a big bonus.
Jonathan S its* durability
I got a similar one, but it has a combi bracelet, with some red instead of the blue.
I got my metal upgrade kit from ali express last week, lovin it
Mine is in antique bronze and it makes the"set" button easier to push. Also got one of the glass screen protectors to make it even tougher.
That's cool. I went with black, but was tempted to get blue. I ordered mine the first week of April, so it's gotta be here soon.
Casio could reduce price by leaving out Multiband 6; it's useless nowadays if there is Bluetooth.
The negative display is harder to read ... but it's WAY cool
Nice photo of the Alamo
Thanks! I was actually back down there a couple weeks ago.
I am not sure about this model, but the metal square GMW-B5000 has definitely STN LCD for better clarity, so even negative, it's very easy to read. Compare to old style negative LCD.
GShock with atomic time is definitely the way to go.
Great review! I´ve also got a Parnis GMT somewhere around the world in transit, but that didn´t stop me to order today a SKMEI full metal as well.
Might have to check that out too. I ordered the new Pagani Design GMT. Hopefully that shows up soon too.
I am generally not a fan digital watches, so it says a lot that I sat through this video. I learned to tell time in the days before digital, and by the time they came along my habits were already set in stone. The love affair everyone seems to have for these confuses me, especially since they are also quartz, which no one likes either. Maybe there is something about them that I don’t understand, so when my wife ran across a world timer for three bucks at a yard sale I decided to give it a try. I still don’t like them! I guess I’m just stuck in the 60’s. Great video as always, even if I still don’t understand!!!
I have this watch. The only drawback is the negative display, which can be difficult to see
wearing it now
Luv my 5610 with adapters and 2 piece black metal bracelet.
O man still waiting for gst b200 review ty great content
Yah, I kind of forgot about that one. Still have it, so I should put something out about it.
tbh, this is a god tier beater watch and it's perfect for everyday and extreme wear
I just wish the negative display was easier to read.
@@RelativeTime all negative displays are like that, but try comparing it with the negative display on the GMW B5000. Even though it's not as good as the positive, it's the best negative in my opinion
@@F.haique so far the best negative I've seen is on my Garmin instinct. That one seems to work at every angle. I wonder what the differences are.
@@RelativeTime agreed, and also very rich features and very accurate. I love garmin although it's not as tough as gshock
I’m not a fan of those adapters. It looks kinda off but I love in Houston so I get the breath ability aspect
I think the cheaper pass through ones were about $11. for the price I thought it was worth a shot. Although I agree, they never quite look right but they are a bit more comfortable.
I tried the adapters and the next day sent them back for a refund. They make the watch look like a cheap toy🤦🏽♂️
Mario G I went with JaysAndKays metal adapters on one of my squares. They have regular spring bars and look and work great.
I love mechanicals...but there is never something like "this is the last G-Shock I'll buy..."
Pressin lower right button for place and time works if you dont have timer running.
Have the same one, its amazing, best square out there
Nice review. I just got the GW-B5600 and don't Think the negative display is even as bright as any I've seen in online photos or videos. I've seen people modding to positive display but not sure I'd do it. Could just keep my G5600-E but means resetting the time every so often, and no DD-MM or Bluetooth. Agree about the auto illuminate delay and doesn't always seem reliable. On Android it's required to have animations on in the settings for the app to work, which seems to keep running in the background well, after you're done setting the watch up. Only going to keep one so it's a bit tough to decide. No point if you can't read it that easily.
Everything you need, sure. Everything you want on the other hand...
i have a few square G but GW-B5600DC-1 is the top on my list n in my collection😄
I just picked up the GWB5600BC-1B, because I wanted the resin bracelet. (Wish the blue would have come with it as well!)
So do I. Although I was already planing on doing the metal case mod on this one, so I didn't mind too much. I ordered it at the beginning of April and was hoping it would be here for this video, but never showed up. Still somewhere between here and China.
@@RelativeTime Shane, I also ordered the metal case kit....mid-April.........it has not arrived...
You can -- and actually should -- wear these straps much looser than normal bands on normal watches. The resin cased Casios are very lightweight, and don't need a tight strap. Some insist on wearing these Casio straps as tight as they are accustomed to wearing. Those people also often complain that the straps don't hold up well.
I can say from experience that those straps can easily last more than 10 years when not pulled tight. I simply tighten them just enough to keep the watch from rotating to the wrong side of my wrist. It shouldn't be too sweaty when worn that way.
Attaboy! G-Shock for the ultimate beater!
Against quartz movements there are people out here who loves them.
Excellent review, classy. Thanks
Thanks!
✅ Best G-shock ever 🥇
I agree with everything you said about the square. I too have a negative display. It gives a great stealth look but gives some difficulty when reading the dial. I got the one with the factory fabric band as i can't stand resin bands and agree with what you sid about straps just not looking right, I think it comes down to the adapters. Think I'm gonna try a bracelet from Ali Express.
You are now on the Shock side!
I came really close to doing a Twilight zone intro and calling it the G-shock zone.
Looking forward to your review. I have the red version.....(GWB5600AR-1)
How easy is it to read?
@@RelativeTime Outside, it is pretty easy to read, but in dim light, not so easy.
Sounds the same.
5610U with combi bracelet.
Wow, I just clicked your link to Amazon and this watch is just £54.99 what a bargain, I bought it straight away. Thanks
Hello! I would recommend it.
Nice review and presentation.
Try the 200 with the MIP display. It has better pushers.
I've been meaning to check that one out?
I didn't care for G-shocks for many, many years. Thought they were too chunky for my taste...
*Then,* I drank the cool-aid...
Now? I own four and I'm planning on acquiring more...
*evil grin >; ]
Same. I’ve now got 4 Gs too. My wife was trying to get me to buy another one 😂
What a beauty! Really enjoyed this video! Keep it up my man!