CASIO G-SHOCKS DW-5000c 1983 and the Brotherhood of the Vintage past - Hands on with early G-SHOCKS
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- Опубликовано: 23 мар 2020
- G-SHOCK 1983
The name G-Shock comes from a watch that could withstand a shock caused by gravity (title)
G-Shock started in 1981 with a team known as
Project ‘Team Tough’ lead by CASIO engineer Kikuo Ibe
The team had a three criteria goal called the triple 10
10mtr drop
10 atmospheres of water pressure
and have a 10yr battery life
200 prototypes where tested before the G-Shock was ready to be sold to the public
The DW-5000 was the first G-Shock to be released in 1983 using the module 240 but it was rated to 200m
HOLD ON… HOLD ON, Wait… is this going to be all about the history of G-Shocks, because this has already been covered by Watch Geek…. He’s got a few videos that are brilliantly presented showing all you need to know about the early G’s, and of course the links are found below in the description…
So unless you can provide something different WhatUP69,
I suggest you stop right there hey!
OK… Lets start again… Here is MY DW-5000
But unfortunately wasn’t a hit because of its chunky case that was just not pretty at the time
In 1984 G-Shock released the DW-5200 using the same module as the DW-5000 which looked almost identical
but this time they used an advert which was televised in North America showing a hockey playing using the DW-5200
as a hockey puck taking a slap shot
from this advert the impact was in demand with adventure enthusiasts, police, firefighters and Ambulance crews
wanting a watch that’s tough for their activities or occupation
On the west coast of the United States the DW-5200 hit upon the skateboarders making it become a popular watch that was seen to be very cool
Four years later from the first release of the DW-5000,
the G-SHOCK DW-5600 was introduced in 1987
The DW-5600 series is described as the final square model to feature a full metal case and screw-back.
The DW-5600 is the longest selling shock resistant model.
Its shock-resistant structure is due to four features exclusive to G-SHOCK watches:
1. Hollow Structure
Inspired by the inside of a ball, the inner module is supported minimally inside the case which allows the module to "float". This combined with shock-resistant material such as urethane allows the device to withstand impact when dropped.
2. Shock-Resistant Case
The watch owes much of its shock resistance to its 3D design and protruding case. This, combined with the structure of the bezel and its hardy mineral glass protector provide the buttons and glass with an extra shield.
3. Cushioning material
The interior of the watch is protected by a cushioning material to prevent operational errors and damage should the watch be subjected to a fall.
4. Curved band shape
The secret to the toughness of the G-SHOCK DW-5600 lays in the curved shape of its band. Its unique structure ensures that the vulnerable back of the watch will not touch the floor when dropped.
But it wasn’t till the DW-5900 that was released in 1990 that really pushed the G-Shock brand forward
With the Tri-Graph display made it a huge hit in the youth culture
It was such a hit, that it made an impact also in its homeland back in Japan
because Japanese kids just couldn’t get enough of the American youth culture at that time
DW-5000 1983 240
DW-5200 1984 240
DW-5300-1av (blue) 1bv (red) 1994 901
DW-5400 1985 240
DW-5600 1987 691
DW-5700 1987 691
DW-5900 1990 914
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Watch Geek review on early G-Shocks
• G-Shock history - 1984...
It was 1987, I worked for JCPenney and that's where I bought my first g shock, the DW5600. I loved it and still have it. What a great watch.
I didn’t know Jeremy clarkson had a RUclips channel.
and here it is... ruclips.net/channel/UC3uSBPYncY9450QVi1pB3jwvideos
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman dat face 😂
@@traviswalker8933 LML LML LML
Great video, I love your G-Shock content especially. Excellent outro, well said! When I was 11, my friend's dad had your same DW5000, and one long night he fainted and fell face first onto concrete, instinctively shielding himself with his G-Shock. His face was busted up, but the G-Shock was unharmed (that's all that matters), but that's when the legend began for me. According to g-central, "the DW-5000C retailed for about $150 when it was first released in 1983." $150 in 1983 = $400 (and rising...) in 2022, which was all the justification I needed to buy the new GW-5000U, for its relative bargain even at full retail.
The DW5600 is my favorite. To me that's when Casio got the look of the background right. Now having said that the current GWM5610U looks awesome. But the DW5600 looks awesome. I liked it so much I had to buy the G5600UE which is a solar non mb6 watch. It's basically a GWM5610U without mb6 and the same strap the DW5600E comes with.
Thanks for keeping us entertained Mr Rangeman.
You think this is entertaining... My NEW Rangeman full tutorial video is just posted :))))))
It's a re-make but now has even more information to send you to sleep LML :-P
Cheers :)
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman You make me feel less weird about my love for Gee Sox
Great collection mate! Another great video👍
Cheers buddy... have kept a few of them especially the DW-5000c... but it's the DW-5200c that gets the most wrist time :)
Blimey! Excellent channel! Long live the queen!
I remember when the first gshocks came out. You’re right they were thought of as kind of ugly, also even for the early 80s they were also very simple when compared to other models in the casio catalog, and this was in the heyday of complicated digital watches with multiple melody alarms etc. I only remember 1 kid in my class at school having a gshock. I had a casio calculator watch and goddamnit i wish i was more shrewd as a 13 year old as these are so cool. Great video 👍👍👍👍👍
Your video and colection is realy awesome !!!! I enjoy to watch....many thanksssS !!!!!👍👍👍
Cheers buddy... If you're gunning for a vintage G-Shock, look at the DW-5200c which is known as The Hero. I wear this the most over all the other vintage G-Shocks... maybe it's the stealth look of the face and is the design that hasn't been remade as an anniversary edition, I like owing the original 1983 DW-5000c but for me the brick pattern isn't my favourite, but as I'm a G-Nut, I had to have the original. The 240 module has a sharper LCD over the later 691 as used on the later DW-5600c, plus it's more basic but still has what you need.
Some available on the secondary market, but just be aware that some have the bezel screws missing or worse broken, and to drill them out is an absolute pain.
HaPpY New Year buddy, and cheers for your feedback :)
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman
Thanks for the detailed answer. Your observations certainly mean something to me. I (for now) have three models gw-5000SL, dw5600c-1 (901c speed) and dw5600c-9v ... ooohhh yes, I would like the dw5200 and dw5500 to have. I love very much "screewBack" models. I also have a gw-m5610-1ber in new era...
Happy New Year to my friend and I wish you all the best !!!! 👍😎
@@branislavradojevic339 Now oddly the DW-5300 isn't a screw back and that was released later in the 90's so was rather odd in my opinion, with regards to the series model numbers, but in general the early ones are screw back. You have the 'Speed' and I have both versions, with the 691 and 901 and the only difference is that the 901 has a sunburst finish on the back case, while the 691 has it polished. Not sure what the difference in modules are, even the filament bulb looks the same. Maybe it's low temp LCD on the 901?? Have you seen the WW-5100c and what they sell for, that's if you find one for sale? I missed one a few months ago which sold for only £400... I was just watching it wondering how much it would sell for, and in the morning I was very shocked, as these do fetch around £2000, and this one was in really great condition, now you need to be a hardcore collector for that money. I actually don't like the design of it, so would be something to experience and for a little investment for a later flip. The DW-5200c is still my favourite :)
The 5610 has been a fantastic success, and I have had one... now have you seen my video on the GLX-5600, now this has some lovely extras hidden inside :) but it's not vintage and is the same measurements as the 5610.
I forgot about the square DW-5500 and that used also the original 240 module... now there are some newer versions, and the one I like has the red buttons still, but is tough solar, but done in a discrete way. Now sure if I've actually seen the original being sold, they must be rarer than the DW-5000c.
I feel the original 1983 DW-5000c hasn't got a success story behind it, and when released it was a flop, and the DW-5200c slap shot saved the day.... but it wasn't till later the DW-5900c which took G-Shock back to Japan and made it a huge success. It's kind of sad the DW-5000c has nothing to celebrate, other than it was the first G-Shock released, and maybe that's why I don't wear it much????
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman In the world of G-Shock fans, there is a discussion about how sunbrust (cyrcle) is a cheap treatment than polish, so the first "cheaper" in the production itself began (with the creation of the 901 model). I don't believe there are any differences in the modules themselves, and I'm not sure about the endurance at low temperatures. I sincerely hope that h my country will appear on the stock exchange DW-5100c, because the prices on ebay are not realistic. I like the design of the first model, but I also like the design of the DW-5200c. I would equally like to get both. I love your clips and video reviews, so I’ve watched everything you’ve done so far. Your video about the GLX-5600 model certainly delighted me !!! The GTX-5600 is not an older generation but will certainly have a higher collector's value than the 5610. IMO I don't like the new versions of the 5500 at all because they are too big, while the old version with the original 240 module is almost impossible to find at the normal price on the stock exchange :( The 5500 (240 vintage) is also very desirable to me, maybe more than the 5100c. If I had a 5100c, I would only wear it around the living room :))) and keep it.
@@branislavradojevic339 Polishing is more time consuming, as if corners are cut it'll look crap... think the sunburst was to save some pennies. As for the difference between the 691 and 901 module I can't tell, and I have them both, but with the 240 module the digits just stand more darker and vivid. The WW-5100c is bonkers in money, and I was watching one a few months ago, and it was in cracking condition. I was watching just out of interest if it'll make a few thousand, but sold in the early hours at just over £400! I was kicking myself, as I would've taken a few bids around that price. I however don't really like it so much, so would've been bought to experience, review then later flip.
Out of all my early vintage G-Shocks, the DW-5200c gets the most wrist time, oddly the DW-5000c does get neglected, and I feel the brick pattern places me off??? Now I won't flip it, as I'm such a G-Shock nut, that I like to have the very first G-Shock that was released back in 1983, so it's more like art and the ownership than anything.
I've got the steel bezel and bracelet kit on its way to me for my GLX-5600, as I want to have it as the GMW-B5000 equivalent... I do like the B5000, but after owning it twice, it's just a G-Shock that you either bite the scratches and just enjoy it, or you're to concerned about marking it, as this all decreases the value quickly.
If I had the WW-5100c I think it'll be mainly worn upon a deep bed of goose feathers LML :-P
Great video, Mr. R! “Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.” ~ Sir Winston Churchill
Was that his sex life? LML :-P
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman Only when he was drunk... lol!
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman his brothel diaries.
Very nice video, and the watches are amazing. I have a little collection, but my oldest one is a dw-5600 from 1988. But my favorite one is the G-7800 from 2008, I'm not sure. This G-7800 has the best module, with a lot of customization, even the display contrast and the font can be adjusted. But not another g-shock was released with that module. No solar or atomic, but the functions and customization is one of the best. I still have it in a decent condition, and today I have about 28 casio g-shock watches. But your collection is amazing. 👍👍👍👍
I have the DW-5000.
It's really great to have the King of the G's
Great video
I have a 5900 since the early nineties (as well as some 5600, 6100 etc). As usual, the original bezel and strap almost disappeared with the years, and recently got a totally black bezel with the “light” writing at the split button. It’s an awesome watch, even without light. If the 2018 edition had the analog time at the left maybe I would have purchased one.
Talk about these more please!!!
25:25 Surely it is the effect caused by the symmetry in the information, all aligned to the center, in relation to its vertical axis. That in turn makes the perceived simplicity greater, even with almost the same amount of information. He keeps his gaze captive, in tranquility, facing the balance of the forms.
Great video! I have a gold DW-5000C, one of my most prized possessions.
Any chance you will sell such a priceless possession? 😃
Just kidding.
Thats amazing that you still have. I guess its a no brainer question with an obvious answer. That bad boy still ticking?
@@juliomaldonado4028 i wasn't the original owner of course, i bought it on ebay ten years ago and it was in very poor state, and then i restore it.
Best thing about the old Casio's is that they can be tuned to perfection, using a timegrapher or quartz calibration equipment, you can get them to within and nat's whisker of perfect including variations in temperature when you wear it (by warming up the crystal with your finger). Casio are now beginning to remove that adjustment even on their expensive watches, which is a shame, yes, they may have multiband six but they can be anything up to 3 seconds a day out whereas the old Casio's can be as good as a few seconds out a year. Now that's sexy.
Great video.
Great video sir.
Thank you my friend... have been busy making an epic video on my Rangeman as I lost the tutorial... thus why I've gone quiet :-P Will catch up with content soon from yourself and other channels... cheers :)
WatchUP69 Mr Rangeman Trust me I know how that is my friend. Seems like ever since I started my channel I have less time to watch RUclips for myself. Gotta catch up on slot of watch content. Keep up the good work my friend.
Супер обзор! Молодец! Отличная историческая коллекция хранителей времени.
I had one in 1984 and I was really proud of it, at the time. I suppose that, as I'm now 55, I'm too old to wear one now. I'd like one though!
You're never too old to wear a g shock! Get that wrist watch you want
The G-shock square is a timeless classic.
You’re never too old to wear one IMHO.
Why would you think you're too old?
Ian man, too old to wear a G? C'mon man! The G is for all ages!
If you haven’t got one already you def should! I’m 47 and it’s my favorite watch! (GW-M5610U)
Thank you for another great video!
Thank you my friend :))
very nice and interesting
Hello Mr Rangeman. I have the DW5600 and was going to wear the other day. I noticed that the screen was frozen with the following showing ; DT / 24H , date box 12:00, min 00 sec 13. I cannot get it into any other function. Would you consider this a battery issue or something more? FYI, as far as I can recall I have changed out batteries twice in 37 yrs. This watch has far exceeded what expected from it and now holds so much sentimental value for me. Appreciate your input. Thank you.
Nice. I still want one. Soon.
Looking on eBay there are two DW-5000c's and both are over £2500???? That's crazy, as about 6 months ago they were around £600+ for a nice looking one.... think you need to be lucky with patience when you go hunting :)) Cheers!
I *use* to want an example of the Casio F-86 (an ancestor to the F-91w that got me through U.S. Army basic training in the late-80s).
However, with the severe scarcity of working examples, I've decided to be content with my F-91w's (which really are 'close enough') instead of pulling my hair out...
Maybe one day, but for now, I need to be content with my four G-shocks, 9 or ten regular Casios, my Seikos, etc... lol!
@@jmmartin7766 One day you may find that watch at a deal... this will be more glorious than paying a huge sum, for something that may not be what it's like in 2020... I used to have posters of motorcycles and cars on my bedroom wall... but after riding a few of what I had it ruined the dream... some cars are all the same and I know that it requires more effort... but with an honour to drive a F40 my dreams were very rewarded, but also disappointed, as getting in the F40 was easy, not so much in reverse... tracks are smooth with nice wide exits on bends, roads are horrible for such a car, where it would live much of its time... so really it's another dream shattered... but one good thing, watches don't take much space and don't need Italian mechanics leaning into them :-P
I have a 5200 hero from 1984, i remember sending it to the casio service to change the bezel like 25 years ago, it came with all 4 screws broken! I still have the watch but without a bezel and with broken screws. Is there a way to get out the broken parts and get new screws and new bezel? is it worth doing that?
Is the pro trek casio watches same strong like g shock ?
And could you make a video showing the deference between them
Hello Mister WatchUP69. How are you, all right at your latitudes? I was wondering if you don't have a knowledge that can provide me with a bezel for my Casio DW-5600C ... Unfortunately the old bezel got destroyed and I don't want to wear my watch without ... Aftermarket is fine for me too, enough that I can still wear my beloved watch ... Thank you for your time and for your fantastic videos 🤜🤛 .. From canton Ticino I send you my best regards ... Sincerely Jacklab 😊👍
I've read that the original G Shock sold for about $55 USD in 1983, making it about $161 in 2020. Certainly not cheap, but still in the realm of affordability.
I didn't notice the G-Shock until much later in the 90's... was very much into CASIO, but more on their Yacht timers and ProTreks... wasn't till 2000 I got my first G-Shock for myself. $160 was a lot of money back then, I remember buying my first motorcycle in 1986 for £150 LML :-P
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman What was your first motorcycle? Do you still have pictures of it? Just wondering. :-)
Back in the early 80s, a Rolex Sub Date was about $1350, which gives some indication of how expensive it was in relation to the first G Shock!
The irony is that as hardy as the old Subs were, they certainly couldn't be belted like a hockey puck or frozen into ice and then smashed with a sledgehammer.
@@raksh9 That's right, wasn't till the DW-5200 got slapped for it to be noticed as something more than resin... wished I noticed them back in the 80's, and my Flux Capacitor is broken LML :-P
My first bike I bought with my own money was a SUZUKI GP100 2stroke engine in red.
Had a rev counter and speedo which was very luxury. I had it for a year, then got a CB900F2 Bold'r from the 1979 times that had a 1985 engine, wheels, brakes and forks. I had that bike for many many years and it'd very much missed still... I'd like the CBX1000 with a decent exhaust with beefy forks and wheels, some of the mods on these look insane... but that six cylinder engine... here's a video for you of how I'd want mine to sound if I got one...
ruclips.net/video/e8tkVSKb77Y/видео.html
I don’t remember it being that much. I bought one in 83 or 84. I was only 13 then and didn’t have a lot of money. It was kind of a bigger purchase for me. I seem to remember it being either $25 or $29. Could have been on sale at the time though.
@@kingofpentacles3213 Do you still have that old G Shock? What became of it?
the 1983 5000 hands down !.. something about it specks out to me
There's something about the 240 module too, the digits seem to more sharper compared to the 691 module. Not sure about the WW-5100 as I've not seen one. Vintage G's have something very special for sure... cheers :)
G Shocks are like Glocks.
They just run, no matter how much you beat them and punish them. They just run.
Great collection 👌🏻The 5900 looks pretty Interesting.Could be my next one.
Just remember it doesn't have a backlight... but it's a great watch, but if you need glasses then it can get tricky LML :-P Cheers for the comment my friend :)
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman Maybe i want buy an modern Version.But found a original one on eBay for 75€/82$ is this a realistic Price or could i be a Fake Watch?Thanks and have a nice Day🍻
@@sebw3964 Just be aware that the older version has no 'LIGHT' on the bezel, and that the cyclops sub-dials are different... seems too cheap and think this is the new version???
If original then you have to watch for the bezel, as these are getting old and near impossible to replace... I do have a second one, but that has the new version of the bezel fitted, and it's not the same as the buttons on the original are in a different position... just be careful and message me if you need help, but at $82 this seems like the new??? Send the link on here and I'll have a look for you... cheers :)
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman Yes the new Version started with 77,50€ up to 120€ for a Special Edition with Green Text on the Bazel.But no Light in the 90's Version is a little boomer for me.If this watch is no Fake,just grab if you are interested.
www.ebay.de/itm/Casio-G-Shock-DW-5900-orig-vintage-version-1990s/133330111869?pageci=92739acf-a704-4f24-802c-2020bd716fb6
Here another one but much more expensive www.ebay.de/itm/Gents-Vintage-CASIO-G-Shock-DW-5900-Watch-200m/293277194286?_trkparms=aid%3D555021%26algo%3DPL.SIMRVI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20191002091506%26meid%3D7d5f49e462f3459e913215bc397dcb5d%26pid%3D101103%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpf%26sd%3D133330111869%26itm%3D293277194286%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2332490%26algv%3DSimplRVIAMLv5NativeWithPLRVIOnTopCombiner&_trksid=p2332490.c101103.m3021
I had the first g shocks,The casings got destroyed but the inner non plastic bits kept on going.Back then I didn’t know about replacement bezels and I have no idea what happened to those watches now.My favourite one I miss had Gold writing on the bezel and gold buttons.
Back in the early 80's I never noticed the G-Shocks, I was more into the CASIO surfing timers and ProTreks/Pathfinders with the odd Citizen... wished I could repeat that side of life and see them newly displayed in the shops... those early bezels are slowly becoming rare, and if you do find them, then at least you know you can refresh them fully back to life :) I wonder if it was a DW-5300? with the gold, was it a square? They did make the DW-5000c with a gold version... maybe one day you'll find them again???
Cheers for your comment my friend :)
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman it was square and it was mid eighties,screw on back and gold writing at the front and buttons were gold.I bought it in Cyprus as my folks have a flat there and I have a lot of relatives there.The Greek fisherman all wore them and swore down they were the best watches.My favourite gshock I own now is a gstb200 with the stainless strap,very comfy and pretty watch.My daily watch is a Gd350,reminds me of the old models but it has vibration which is great for the hourly reminder and a very clear negative yellow display not too pricey either.Keep up the good work 😉
I think the DW5300 would do well today. The larger size and bigger pushers would be beneficial to allot of people.
Hi Mr. Rangeman, I have a question. What happened to the module on your dw 5700?, some of the digits seem to be marked on the lcd. The same happened to mine and I decided to replace the module, but I was wondering if you know why would this happen? THanks.
@@Turmogo Hey, thank you for replying and for letting me know the correct model. Mine has exactly the same problem as his 5400 and one of the first things I did was replacing the polarizing film and that has absolutely nothing to do with it. It's stained between the two glasses which I can't separate.
I have the DW 5600. This very famous
You'll be pleased to know I got myself the aftermarket steel bezal and band set for my 5610
That's going to make it feel like a £500 G-Shock :))
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman it certainly does buddy! Looks legit for sure!
@@thedumpydustman6088 I'm pleased my friend :))
If it is the same rubber as a inner tube, the power is likely the same. They use ground up fish bones inside inner tubes to absorb moisture but mainly to stop the rubber sticking together
I repair watches at a thrift store and a DW-5600C 691 Japan H came in on a black tactical mesh watchband that has a pullover velcro cover to protect the watch. It was in dirty condition and the bezel shell crumbled when I went to clean it and Install a battery. Needless to say, I bought it and purchased a bezel shell meant for a DW-5600E since C models are no longer available. Had to do a lot of cutting and cobbling but it's on and looks decent except for where the pushers are. The holes were in different places. My question is how did you enter test screen mode? I saw you pushing adjust and reminder and I have tried that with no success.
Hey buddy, don't cut down a bezel, you can find these on eBay for about £20 if that for the 5600c bezel, and they're good quality too :)
Test screen....
Press 'A + C + D' together from Home Time... it may take a few goes, and I find that pressing the 'A' a nano second before helps... but practice and you'll get all the digits to glow :)
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman I pressed A +C+ B (the other being L) and got it the first time, thanks. I've already done the surgery on the E model bezel and it looks well enough for my purposes, since I'm not using the stock band. Cost on eBay was $15 delivered.
@@bru319 Pleased you got it first time, what a natural :))))
As long as you're happy, but next time these 5600c bezels are found :)
Cheers :)
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman Obrigado pela dica do teste de display. Eu tenho dois Casio 5600 (691) há muito tempo e até então não conhecia esse teste. Obrigado pelas informações, saudações do Brasil !
This site is the LAST place on this earth I would buy a vintage Casio G-Shock 02:32 in this video.
eBay turns a blind eye to people selling FAKE Casio watches. This site is disgusting and you should NOT buy anything from them.
If you must buy a watch from eBay ... It is a case of ... Let the buyer beware.
There are far better places to buy a watch if you want an early Casio DW-5000 ..You may have to pay a bit more.. But at least you know it is a genuine 1983 Casio DW-5000
Thank you for this video
I disagree, I bought all my vintage Gs from ebay, I knew exactly what to look for, so the only thing to worry about is receiving the same item you actually purchased, and if not, open a case for "not as described", ebay issues a return label and then refunds, its much easier for buyers to scam sellers these days rather than the other way around, I have 7 vintage Squares now, some more desirable and rarer than the ones in this video, and in much better condition in some cases too, all from ebay
Bezel is aftermarket... I can understand the genuine one is very expensive... CASIO must make it again..
You can't get the original G-Shock bezels from the 80's... and if you did, they will be far too dry and ready to turn to dust... best company I've found are made in Brazil... managed to get a few for future vintage G-Shocks :))
Casio offered a service for the 5000C models for Japan in 2018 for 6,000 yen. That included replacement of all seals, new bezel, strap and pressure testing.
I bought myself a G-SHOCK watch ⌚️ in 2020. It was a red one, which even had the feature 😳 to tell you the tides, and the phases of the moon 🌙. It was $40.00. Had I bought the watch ⌚️ brand-new, it would have costed me $400.00. Just subbed!! Your friend, Jeff!!
I wonder how long before the square gets the new type of display found in the current rangeman abd new G-squad smart G- shocks?
Start looking at the GBX-100 G-Lide... that uses the MIP display :))
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman yeah been looking at it and its big brother the gbx 1000 but as I dont need the full triple sensor package but do want the heart monitor hoping there's going to be a "G" that sits in between them as not able to run to £500 on a watch but need just a little more than the 100 offers as cool a piece as it is!
@@thedumpydustman6088 Sometimes it's best not to know what the HR is... as it'll only increase LML :-P
Best for the buck is the Instinct, but isn't a CASIO... but now there's a few CASIO's with the HR, maybe this is the moment that see more??? The price is the side that isn't a pleasure... but as the G-Shock's aren't smart watches they'll run for a very long time :)
The GW-M5600 had multi band 5. They upgraded it to the 6 with the 5610.
Cheers buddy for that info... I didn't know that... but generally we won't notice the difference with 5 or 6... but did you remember that DW-400 I reviewed, that had either US or Japan :-P
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman that was funny lol
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman The difference with Multi 6 is that they've added support for China.
With regard to the DW5600... I have one but it has a 901 module. Whats the difference. It still has a screw on back and H markings?
901 was from 1990, theres a different (thicker) gasket to hold the smaller battery, the 691 takes a CR2320, the 901 takes a CR2016, the 691 back is polished shiny, the 901 brushed with a circular texture on the back, both versions still quite common
Sûrement la meilleure
Autonome solaire précise grâce à l'horloge atomique de Francfort sur le main super montre
Wish the watch light was shown with the video lights off.
i had a digital watch in 81- 82 but i can't remember the name of it. the next year, my grandmother must have seen i wasn't wearing one anymore and got me a Casio digital watch for Christmas in 83. I'm sure it's mixed in with all my Hot Wheels cars i still have from the 70s and 80s. and no, none of it still in package, i played with my shht.. lol i have the all metal one, im going to get the metal camo one when i get the money, that fkr is sick looking. seen it on sale for 690. i gotta save though, i have other money pit besides watches.. lol. like sneakers and cars. restoring a car is a deep money pit. i gotta weigh out my rathers,,,
I own the GW-5000 and DW-5000SL. Even though they are not vintage, the metal screwback case really what make them (particularly the GW-5000) the best modern G-Shock in my opinion and also widely available from Japan. The newer model like the GMW is not really my favourite due to the all metal design.
Hey buddy... the GW-5000 are very collectable, and the screw down case back is honouring the originals. I've had two of the GMW-B5000's and even though they're lovely, they're just too nice to use how a G-Shock should be used :))
I do like the conversion kits available that can be used on the other square G-Shocks, got one coming for my GLX G-Lide, but for the money I can use it without trying to keep it mint, as those GMW's need to be mint to get a good deal back.
Cheers for sharing my friend :)
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman You're right GMW series is like a jewelry and not a tool for me. I might as well wear my automatics rather than a full metal G-Shock. The screwback + soft resin like on the GW5000 is really comfortable for me. Casio should release the GW5000 with updated module like in GMW and improved buttons. That would be a perfect G-Shock for many but it seems like they want to milk the module in GW5000 (and GWM5610) even more rather than updating to the new module. Maybe they also worry it might affect the sales on GMW series.
@@HarryUnchained It's a fine balance with sales... but bigger buttons would be a good upgrade... am wondering if they'll make them with the MIP display... the new G-Lide has the MIP, but the module I feel isn't for everyone, so would be good to see a classic MIP display... but the STN LCD on the B5000 is lovely and vivid, it was actually used on a ProTrek first I believe or was it running together... PRW3510 is one example.
Have you got any of the Frogman's with a screw back?
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman I never experienced MIP display on the G Lide so I can't comment on that. I think STN display on B5000 is actually very good, much better than their current display on GW5000/GWM5610/G5600E. Sorry never had a frogman but held a few of my relative and friends. They're too big for my wrist. ;)
@@HarryUnchained I've only experienced the MIP display on my GPR-B1000, but the CBX-100 G-Lide has this MIP also, but not feeling the best of vibes from what I've been reading, so am still interested to know for myself how it performs, but have not immediate plans to leap upon it at the moment.
Unless the DW-9900 Frogman, the others do have a presence, I personally don't wear my GWF-D1000 Frogman unless in waters, as the lug to lug and weight isn't in my mind a daily watch.
The first watch i bought was a VW-5000
I remember I got it at a RADIO SHACK store for $80.00, Now look at there Prices.
I meant DW - 5000
@@julito5133 The prices are going out of control... last year I was watching a bidding war on a brand new crystal for the DW-5000c which sold around £400... I’ve got 3 with two of them being in my investment pile, but to be honest, I don’t wear it much, I prefer the DW-5200c slap shot G-Shock... Have you seen the prices of the WW-5100c... can’t believe I missed out on one that sold under £500, but its made someone happy I’m sure, and maybe we would’ve pushed the price to a silly amount, and is it really worth it? Interesting to know it was $80 in 1983, that must’ve been around £300 in today’s money... damn, did you feel like it was worth it back then?
Cheers
How I could get in contact with the person to buy a bezel for the dw5700c
Hi..
That's tough to get hold of now... I've tried the modern version but it doesn't fit so please don't try. I've got one DW-5700c that has the DW-5600c square bezel that fits perfectly, but it's not the same I know, but it's better than nothing for now.
I've spoken to a few guys, but nobody can get the 'C' version bezel :(
There's a seller on eBay selling the DW-5600c bezels, so maybe drop him a line and see if he has some ideas?
There's a guy on Messenger called Ux18610 that i've bought from via eBay, but gave me his Messenger name later just to save the eBay costs... really good guy and honest too, so maybe give him a try... mention me Phillip from WatchUP69, sorry I don't have any relation with him, but it's nice to know where word and mouth comes from. He's the cheapest too, and the few bezels I bought were very good quality just to add.
I hope that helps you my friend :)
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman Thanks I really appreciate and yes I bough a few bezel from him but I can't found some for the 5400c or 5700c from my collection I just join the gshoc collectors worldwide to see I'm gonna keep searching. VERY GOOD VIDEO
@@titofairmount497 It's a waiting game, but I feel there isn't enough need for that bezel and that's why the Brazilian company hasn't bothered. I've got the square bezel on my DW-5700c at the moment, so at least I can wear it... I also have it on the new resin bracelet like on the GW-B5600 just as something different but still vintage.
Cheers for the feedback buddy, and that Facebook group is brilliant just to add :))
Any idea of the best place to get hold of an original DW-5000?
eBay? But they do not unfortunately come cheap.
Send me an email my friend, I have the guy you need :))
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman I will now, my friend. . 😉
The Newark version looks like a 5610.
This guys DW 5000c which is at the beginning of the video is now on eBay.
Are there any mint 5000c on the market? If so how much are they?
In my search I did find pretty close to mint, but the bezel was cracked... looking around $2500 for a mint example and possibly more if it has the original box and booklets. I see prices increase on these, and not long ago a new crystal sold for just over £350... that's the crystal only!
Finding one with the original bezel is the side that's really hard to find, especially if it's still in perfect condition... over the years the oils have dried out and they simply crack... and to remove an original bezel would be a risk too i'm sure.
Mine has the original strap, but is pretty good condition... I in fact have another two which are for investments.
I don't wear it that much, more when out on watch meet ups, but I prefer the DW-5200c (HERO) the most, I think it's the more black design???
Now, have you seen prices on the WW-5100c??? I missed one that sold for $450 and I'm kicking myself as I thought it would hit $2000 and more, but it's not one I would wear, just something to have in the collection as I'm such a G-Shock nut LML :-P
Cheers!
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman Thanks for the response, now I have a benchmark on prices and what to look for if / when I come across one. Kewl collectable watches!
I bought a Casio G Shock in 1983. It cost around $50. It is not black but chrome with black rubber band. It's model DW-1000.
So, do I have...something rare?
Not a g shock, that's known as the Casio snorkel guy
Not many changes in 40 years. It's a pity that the basic G-shocks of today don't have the screwback case.
Adds a nice side to the square when it uses a screw down back case, which equals to a metal case... modern squares use resin/plastic cases, so screw down case backs can't be used... also it adds weight, and the square was intended to be light weight, so with modern materials that's made possible... only issue with screws on the back, is that they can be overtightened, thus threading the screw threads :(
Ditto 1769 Joner!
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman Steel cases add weight, but the resin case can crack or brake, especially the lugs. It's not exactly as G-shock tough as the early DW5000.
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Cheers buddy :)
The watches themselves are cool, and the video is good. But those watch straps are disgusting 😂 They would be the very first thing I replaced on those watches, I mean the one that's all cracked can't even be worn securely. At that point it's not a watch trap anymore, it's just a disgusting liability lol
I like it DW5000 C
Where can i buy it???
eBay is usually the best place, but be aware, some are not always original, so use my video as a reference to how it should be... they sell from £500 upwards... personally I wear the DW-5200c the most, and prefer it more, maybe because it's not so vivid with the colours and that brick pattern on the dial... the DW-5200c uses the same 240 module, it's just the dial that's different.
35:05 It is just me or the right one is smaller in size?
Just a fraction... the right DW-5900 has the new bezel, and the buttons on the original are slightly narrower... well spotted :)
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman I can't find the sizes of the old one. Can you tell me the size or give me a link with its specifications including size?
@@bestopinion9257 I will give you the sizes later on the original ok :)
@@bestopinion9257 Here goes...
DW-5900c (original)
46.4mm case width
51.4mm lug to lug
13.2mm bezel thickness only
New 5900 bezel..
46.7mm case width
51.6mm lug to lug
13mm bezel thickness only
Hope that helps
@@WatchUP69MrRangeman Thank you very much! But I do not get it, numbers say the new one is a little bigger now ... as opposite to my previous observation.
Kashio
Aren't the DW5700s module 901 supposed to take a CR2016 battery? Towards end of video where you open up the 5700, it looks like a 691 module not 901 as per the caseback. That might explain some of the tight fitting? See Korea module 901 in link below, note battery strap with "Korea" and "2016" on it.
ruclips.net/video/bQayBdiy2Lo/видео.html
I know a man who was shot right through the head, but his G-shock kept running..
Are you sure that's not you?
In the days of smart phones, smart watches, and 80” inch tv’s - Its amazing to think that guys today are still buying the same cheap plastic watches their fathers probably bought, and both thought it was a cool watch at the time.
Sometimes simplicity is all that you need to rely upon... look how complicated the new tech can be, not even automatic self service checkouts are 100% flawless, and call upon an organic human being LML :-P
Haha. I’m 51 and a dad. Yes, I still wear G-Shocks. The first one I bought was in 83 or 84, when I was 13 or 14.
@@kingofpentacles3213 We are the peopele at the 80's
"...a little bit OCD..."
Ya think? Personally, I think you have too much time on your hands!
Nyuk, Nyuk, Nyuk..
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Buy quality stuff they are cheaper to maintain and don't lose value.
Are there any version who do not have this pm/am setting rubbish, need a normal 24 hours setting on my watch, so it doesn't say it is 5 o 'clock at 17:00h.. Mot a Roman, or a child, or an American, and do not speak latin..
Grow up snowflake 😢
This watch guy is abusive and a bully
The dw-5400 ugly watch
I would definitely get it pressure tested at that age but it's in good condition for a 40 year old digital watch 👍