GW5000U - the ONLY G-SHOCK a "normal" person needs! Unboxing and first impressions
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Today we are unboxing the last generation screwback 5000 square, the GW-5000U with the updated module that has not only improved the countdown timer and backlight duration, but also made possible to swicth out the date format and day language.
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I have a GW-5610U, and I absolutely love it as my everyday watch.
I also just bought my 3rd. I had bought the GW5000U as my “ultimate” G Shock. But then I went even further and bought the GMWB5000 the full metal square. Last month I bought the 1/2 metal G Shock. It is like a combination of both watches. I think I might have a problem. 🤭
Same here.
2 x GMW-B5000, silver for me, red for the woman.
And a GW-5000U on combi bracelet.
(And a couple of Seiko’s and Citizen watches.)
"Hi Sean, welcome to G-Shocks Anonymous. We're glad to have you." -fellow G-Shock addicts ;-)
@@thumperjdm I am happy to see I am not the only one😉. Luckily my wife has not noticed how much they cost. They look like a $50 watch. 🤭
La diferencia de peso entre un modelo y otro puff el mejor quizá en gw 5000
The screw back cases are really nice on the squares. I have the 35th Anniversary Origin Gold DW5035D1B modeled after the 1983 DW-5000C-1B with the gold text on the bezel. Beautiful watch and mich more premium feeling with the stainless core.
I recently got my GW5000U. I have the 5610U and the full metal 5000 but the 5000U does have its unique charm.
Thanks for this, I feel like another square.
Interesting. I have the same 3 G-Shock squares. I use them all but the 5000u gets the majority of wrist time.
I understand the argument about the "premium" feeling of the screwback, but I still prefer the smaller profile of the 5610. On the other hand, I'm completely fine with the white LED backlight.
Yes, the 5610u is a great watch when you don’t even notice you are wearing it.
For almost the opposite reason, with the 5000u (though not nearly as bulky as the all metal ones) one enjoys it because it has just enough noticeable heft to feel its stealthy quality.
@@jemandthemystery😂
I have the GW5600J with the older module, and the GW-S5600 (titanium metal back, clasp and screws) with carbon fiber straps. I replaced the carbon fiber straps with the supple GW5600J straps, and it's lighter weight (compared to the screwback) makes it the perfect watch for me. Thanks for the video!
Always enjoy your videos 👍
Great clear review. I love this model!
Great upload, thank you and this is the next one on my purchase list to add to my Casio collection 👍
Great review! It's nice to have a few that represent the evolution of squares! Tempted to get the H5600 for that MIP display.
Having the time displayed in the timer and stopwatch functions are very useful. It is hard to wear watches without it.
Recently got my G5600UE, and I am loving it!
Enjoyed the review 👍
G-Shocks ARE addictive..I now have so many, I’ve stopped counting!!
The GW5000U is fantastic. Ive been collecting for many years from G-shock to higher end Swiss and at least in my case, if I could only have one watch under 1k for life, the GW5000 would be it,
Thank you for making the review for this model I adore il.😃
Got mine on a Combi and use it everyday. Amazing.
I just got the gw-m5610-1er this week and do like it a lot, mostly thanks to the new module. I have had my DW6900-1 for 4 years now (after seeing your review on it, I bought one from a store in Japan) and it's still my favorite g shocks ever. However, now that I am seeing your video on this one... I might want to try it out. It's like an end-game g shock that is still affordable. Perhaps putting it on a black metal bracelet will be cool. Thanks for another great video!
I love my GW5000U! Amazing piece in my over 50 watch collection. Glad I went with it over the 5610U
They are all superb g shocks. I have a GXW56 with positive screen and gold bullbars. Fantastic watch. Solar too. 👍🇬🇧
I would love to have an MIP display Square but without the smart/sportswatch gimmicks.
If it ever comes to be, I will buy it in a blink of an eye.
Absolutely and with a regular size like the others.
@@jdejesyou can buy a GBD200 and use it without connecting to Bluetooth
@@PradeepsPointofView had one but it was still too big for my wrist so I sold it. Strap too long and had excess sticking out and personally don’t like that in my watches.
I love my GW5000U. JDM are the best models made. My only gripe is the size of the buttons - so tiny it's ridiculous.
I only have one G. You guessed it, the gw5000u. Totally happy, and no desire for any more.
I vote for the GW-S5600U-1JF. Has the features you mention plus very light weight. I have mine on a titanium aftermarket bracelet.
Miss my old gw5000. This is the next collection to look for
But what if i’m 45 years old and still might one day become a mountain climbing, scuba diver in the special forces who also runs marathons and has heart issues? Whatbthen?
F-91W crew represent.
I agree ! I have a GW 5000 that is the earlier model and do love the premium feel of the strap . It is quite noticeable if you wear a regular square even if it's a screwback. The fact that it's also maintenance-free is a big plus, but i to do like the anniversary squares with the simple 1545 and 3421 modules! I also still use a 5600c 'speed' watch that is from 1988 and also a screwback but much less refined than the current ones.
I picked one up last year. I've since sold three of my other G-Shocks. Kinda speaks for itself.
Cool informative vid thanks, also I was not aware of screwbacks
I bought this model a year and a half ago, beeing my first g-shock ever, and it's excellent..
*of course I bought a few more since then...
My GW-5000U is my favorite square. I got one as soon as they came out and it’s pretty perfect. But could you imagine a GW-5000U with titanium case and sapphire crystal? It would be absolute perfection. Come on Casio make it happen! Can’t wait for the long term review.
Exactly what I've been saying I want. In fact, do that with the red line around the clock like on the 5610. That would be my ideal G-Shock.
Yes but Casio purposefully gimp these models to push people toward their full steel/MRG line. They won't give the consumer what they want, they're professionals at dodging perfection.
The most correct header I have seen in a while on a RUclips video, I recently found the 1st watch I ever bought for myself back in the late 80's, it was a Casio digital 50m watch & looked just like that one, I used it as a daily wear for years & as it was waterproof so I rarely took it off. Skip ahead a few decades & I was going through an old junk draw recently, you all know the one lol, & found this sad battered looking little lump of black plastic, the band had rotted away & it looked pretty rough. I was about to bin it when I was overcome with a bout of nostalgia so opened it up to see if I could just replace the battery, amazingly I had one & blow me if the little Casio didn't come back to life, I now have it hung beside my computer desk as an easy time/date check & a reminder of a never say die watch. Well that's it, I thought people here might be interested in my musings on my classic casio.
I have 6 GSHOCKs now, and from "Squares" I have GW B5600 - Bluetooth, MultiBand, Tough Solar, WT, Timer set to seconds, 5 alarms AND 5 REMINDERS! AND composite bracelet!
But daily I use GBD H1000...
Simply the best G-SHOCK. I love mine....I don't need any others!!!
I really need that
Hello I have the GW-M5610U which have the same module, the only difference the case isn't stainless steel screwed back. But I love the 80-90's look that it show with the red label and the color text. I change the rubber bezel for a metal one, metal adapters and green fabric strap so for me and in summer time it's super confortable and I have a bezel that will last the same as the watch!
It was really difficult choose between it and the GW-5000U!
Good mini review Watch Geek. All good points. To paraphrase Johnny Cash (although he was talking about Martin guitars): “ I feel safe with a G-Shock square”. So, I ended up with 3 of them for different occasions. The GW 5000u as the “everything watch”; the 5610u as the “Happy Beater” with its bright, Bauhausian design touches. It is also super light so a great watch for training, outdoor and messy stuff. Finally there’s the GMW B5000 full black metal with the negative, STN display. Understated dress watch for social or more formal occasions. That way, I never have to leave “G-Shock world” - or even the operational muscle memory familiarity of the same 3495 module in each of them. The majority wrist time winner would be the GW 5000u though. Great watch if you “get” it.
Maybe I (and my wallet) are fortunate in that the luxury automatic watch market holds no hypnotic appeal to me as it strangely does for many. In fact, with just my G-Shocks I may own too many with these three but at least it’s a guilt-free, affordable pleasure.
I just use a dw5600e for all occasions because I couldn't care less about what people think regarding what I wear on my wrist 😂
Fantastic Mod on that “Spike Lee” version. Simple and effective.
G-Shock should have followed your lead ! 😃👍🏼
Thanks for sharing!
Looks fantastic on a combi bracelet.
I'm happy with the GMW5610u & GW6900. Both are excellent watches. For the meantime de GW5000u its a bit pricy. I like the screw back case. I'll be on the look out for a discount. Regards.
LED is more reliable and long lasting. Also needs less energy. That is why Casio use it now. There are YT videos about it...
I've got the 5610. This 5000U is really nice. I'd like one.
Just love my 5000U-1er quality is superb and it's so comfortable on my small wrist , I have also stealth black Casioak ..a very beautiful watch but it diggs into my wrist , only if they made it like the 5000u
I totally agree...I have had up to ten G-Shocks at any one time including the G9000 Mudman, the GW6900, the Gulfman, the Riseman and three Casioaks and in truth, I am now down to 8, which includes my new GW5000u and I find myself really liking it the most (I also have the GW5610u, which I really like too and which has the same module as the DW5000u!). Something about the weight, the strap's softness and the face being so much more elegant looking...Just love it. I am now contemplating selling off some of the other Gs, which kinda makes me feel a bit sad but maybe I just need the One to Rule Them All? I may even be turning into a 'normal' person ?? 😁😁
I have 4, but the square has an emotional attachment. For a 6.5" wrist bigger Gs, including MTG can look borderline 'silly', but the square wins.
Nice video! You did a great job in presenting the GW-5000u-1, this would be an awesome watch to get. I'm seriously contemplating getting this one as I would be a nice and much slimmer profile than my current Rangeman GW-9400-1. I appreciate the extra quality with the screw-down DLC back case and the more subtle/softer rubber and has all the minimum features I would want from a G-Shock.
Love my U. Have it in an oem combi and some bull bars. The only square I never sold. Keep up the great work!
Same here.
Gen2 combi, might put on some bull bars..
Even the wife likes it.
There’s also the GW-B5600. It has all of these functions and more; Bluetooth! And the combie bracelet.
Its almost perfect if not for the negative screen though
Well the GW-M5600/5610BC also had a combi. The GW-B5600BC-1 has positive display and combi.
I do have the DW-5610U. Best option to have.
Watch Geek, A good companion video to this one would be your review from Oct 25, 2017 where you compared the GW-5000, the GW-M5610, and the GW-S5600. In your words, you compared the GW-5000 to the Porsche 911 Turbo, the GW-S5600 to the Porsche 911 GT2RS, and the GW-M5610 to the Porsche 911 GT. Those were good analogies.
I love this watch! I hope I can have this ,,,,someday!!!
Simple the best !!!
I have the GW5000 and the GW5000U and I prefer the 5000 mostly due to the EL backlight.
The GW-5000U does seem like the ideal square: perfect colorway and execution and features and construction, without the all-metal case/bezel distractions of recent years.
I have 4 squares, none as exotic as these, however all are special examples for me and I do always favor the solar + MB6 when possible. The irony of owning a non-MB6 model is that they effectively keep worse time than a simple, cheap mechanical.
Why do I say that? Because a mechanical will stop, and you set the time when you wear it next month, and that's that, whereas a cheap quartz is off by some minutes after several months and always requires a sequence of button pushing to get it back on correct time.
I bought my son one of the Bluetooth squares a few years ago and it's great, but no one actually gives a shit about Bluetooth or goes into their phone for settings unless forced to. I think it's a shame the BT models do not also have MB6.
That's strange. The GWB5600 models have MB6 and Bluetooth. Are there more Bluetooth squares than those?
A MB6 emulator app makes MB6 watch time sync anywhere in the world that you can get internet connection.
I often use the Android app to quickly change things like alarms and timer settings, and set world time cities. It's handy when various sporting events are happening around the world.
About mechanical/automatic watches. I have automatic and when I go to sleep I leave it in box in normal position, like that it loses 1 sec per day. And when I put it on side with crown up then it gains few sec, when I put it on side with crown down then loses few sec. Doing that I can always keep precise time in seconds and I never need to manually adjust time anymore, means it will never stop working.
@@NaviNavi-1uu8tg Hmm, "never?" I think you mean until it needs adjustment/cleaning/repair. I have several mechanical watches. In a sense, they are more convenient than quartz watches because there's no battery needing replacement. One of my favorite quartz watches sits unused because I keep forgetting to buy a battery for it.
@@thenexthobbyMechanical Darwil Watch from my grandfather which he got in 1970. He has it on hand every day, he was forest worker and doing farming, imagine stress this watch endured. Never, opened and serviced. Still works perfectly today. You hear from manufacturers how they need to be “cleaned” and serviced every 4-5 years, no they don’t, thay say it just to take your money. Also I know some other people who have watches from 1980 which where never opened, they work like brand new ones.
Nothing beats the OG 5600
I never understood why people go with the gw5000u over the gmwb5000. Because the gwmb5000 is far superior in every aspect. Not only it’s a screw back as well but it has a stn display and the lug pin for the strap is not a flimsy pin like the 5000u but it’s like a thick pole lol that you could never break. And the modular is also superior and did I mention about the Bluetooth? I know some people don’t like but then my answer is to that is then you don’t have to use it and can easily will switch to using multiband 6. And the bezel is black metal which will never deform over the years of using it. I hope you guys will reply and tell me what your thoughts and excuses are :)
My only watch is g640wb-1bef, and it's the best watch ever, small and elegant. Not a fan of bulky watches. It's a nod to vintage Casio, but is a completely new watch. And orange lit numerals on black background are a chefs kiss, reminds me of those vintage texas instruments calculators LEDs like TI-30 which I used to have, it's a delight to look at.
I love my 500u. I want the h5600 though.
5000U
I love the 5000u and it may be my next G-Shock. I already have the GW-S5600 and GW-5610, can you say where you got the gold text bezel I've been looking everywhere and failed to find one
Always wanted to have a G-Shock and last week in a mall I saw the 40th anniversary limited edition DW5040 which looks nearly identical to the very first G-Shock. Although it’s a bit over priced for it’s functions nowadays, I bought it anyway as my first G-Shock because of its reminiscence to the original one. Really love all the extra details like the champagne sunburst dial, the gold plated inner case, the recrystallised screw back, buckle and ring. Just one issue, its 40th anniversary logo on the screw back is a bit different from other anniversary editions like 25th, 35th and so on. It is not embossed and looks like painted or laser engraved. If it is painted, I don’t wanna ruin the paint in a few months with my sweat because i live in a hot dusty country.
Las estrellas de 5 puntas que tiene grabadas pueden ser satánicas siempre hay alguna invertida
I have the GW-M5610 and thinking to pick this... and I don't know why lol
The best for money,
does the 5610u also have the time displayed in the timer?
What's your thoughts on the ggb100?
I've had GW-5610U for 1,5 years, my only gshock and I don't need another, it's perfect for me. I don't like BT connectivity, I find radio controlled time more "fascinating" :D + It's lightweight and cheap enough so I'm not so afraid of damaging it.
Atomic, I do not want to connect to my phone - it leads to the eveil incarnate - the smart watch. I want the 5000U
@Baruch-Hashem Ikr, smartwatches are mainly for soulless losers who lack class, integrity, and taste.
I've already encountered one such loser on this comments section, who basically thinks we should all ditch real watches and buy overrated smartwatches.
Why do I need screw back when it’s lion charging - never open for a battery change or not
All 3 of them display or does it have a Lap counter?
Дякую, було цікаво.
My first G-Shock was a GWM5610-1ER. My only other G-Shock is a GW-5000U-1JF. I’m waiting for a MIPS display offering without the step counter / heart monitor: that will be my third
How many watches do you plan on wearing @ one time??
@@jebstuart3 The usual, just one watch
I live in Belgium and in winter the solar battery drains every year, there’s not enough sun per day between October and March… very annoying
Hmm, I live in London and own quite a few G-Shock solars. Rarely have a problem with them losing charge over winter..
Man those GW5000's are sure nice!
Do you have any plans on getting the new GW9500 Mudman when it releases? A review/tutorial video would be awesome!
I like my GX 56 King black/Red
Thanks forthe Review
I love my 5610 U, if I didn't have it I would get the 5000
Greetings from Frankfurt/Germany
I'd like to point out that,actually, the "old school" about light would be a little bulb light on the side of the display
Solar radio with a timer is everything you need!
The 5610u's Backlight is much more durable and can take much more activations before it no longer works. The downside is that it's less pretty
Nice review. Have you ever heard of anyone having to replace a tough solar module's batt?
Hello, could you please teach us how we can mod the g-shock's letter bezels to a different color, like what you did with the DW-500SL? Thanks!
I got a different variant bezel, I didn't paint it myself.
Just removed the stock one and put the one from another model
I have the most basic model of U's the 5600UE i need to complete the 3U 😅😅
Are the latest two square acquisitions long term keepers?
Since my GW5000 arrived i did not replace the GMW5610U that used to wear...now i wear BOTH watches at same time !! I'm G-shock mental ???😅
The DW-H5600 has more legible text IMO. I have G--5600E and now that I have bifocal, it takes me occasionally more than a glance to be able to read.
Please i need some good ruged watch with Barometar whit can show me weather thanks
Someone experienced problems with light button? Seems like more time passes and less return you have pressing it.
Did not had this problem with 5610.
I'm happy with my GWM 5610U.
I’m happy with my GWM 5610u AND my GW 5000u :-)
Me tooo !
My GW-9400 told me I don't need the GW-5000U.
@@ami5975 Well, those pesky GW-9400’s WOULD say that, wouldn’t they... :-)
@@jemandthemystery'd rather say Robust.. I own both 9400 and 5610
Comes with negative display?
Nope, but the GW-M5610U does.
Hey can you tell me Casio gshock DW5600 UE - 1DR has atomic timekeeping?? As i see RCVD in the screen when i tilt in daylight though Multi band 6 is not mentioned in dial
I think you're talking about the G-5600UE. It does not have the atomic time keeping but uses the same screen as the rest of the solar square line.
I bought a standard DW5600 and was really disappointed at how small the digits were, of all watches id think a Gshock would have digits the size of at least a 217, I felt cheated considering the $40 price
It has improved specifications but lacks the charm of the 5610 for me, and the EL back light. I won't be swapping
Another question - where would one get a metal bracelet for this GW-5000U? Thank you.
Ali express
¿what is moYule?
What would be the average pice of the 5000?
The jdm gw-5000 is my daily driver.
Thanks for the video! Any idea if the GW5000U will be upgraded to include Bluetooth?
Si cómprate en gmw.b5000
If you also want BT, you should get module 3461. As in the GW-B5600.
All I would have expected in this model is some vibration alarm feature.
05:30 yeah me too.. 06:06 i also prefer the same like you too..
Is this 5000 watch bigger than the gwm5610u?
Yes, slightly longer in length and narrower in width, making it more "square" than the GWM5610
Thanks! Not many people talk about G-Shocks (or Squares for that matter). Great Video.
Wow, he couldn't even be bothered to reply back and thank you. 😑
I'm wearing GW-5000-1JF for about 10 years daily. Sometimes I'm thinking about another daily driver. What do you think about MRGB5000?
have my GW-5000-1JF for nearly 5 years. haven't found a suitable replacement yet. i use it everyday. battery has _always_ been at H. had to replace the rubbers once cause they got streched from all the sauna sessions.love it!
A few weeks ago strap on y watch cracked so badly that I had to remove the case completely. also I found a rusted bolt - was removed with pliers. after 10 years I'm a bit bored of G's. So, probably I'd try Instinct 2 Solar Tactical because it's black @@nxxxxzn
I just bought a GW-5000U-1ER.
It’s my 5th watch, the 1st
g chock, and the 2nd watch I bought in a week.
I must have a problem, lol
I’ve always loved squares. The design is a true icon in it’s own right.
So it was a choice between 5610U, 5000U, and B5000D.
To me refined ergonomics are totally worth the premium over 5610U. Full metal B5000D just didn’t appeal to me.
Your 3495 module tutorial video was a great help setting up the watch.
It came with Tokyo as the home timezone. A nice touch for a watch made in Japan.
Hi Watch Geek,
Is there a solar version without the radio option?
Yes there is a solar version without the radio controlled options that is the G-5600b that one is only solar
If you really want, you can turn off radio reception....