I bought exactly this model in Japan few years ago and since then it gets most of my wrist time. Love all the functions (I actually learnt from this video how to mute the beep sound!) and size of it is just perfect. Gets a lot if compliments and so far I haven’t seen anyone wearing the same ;-) great review.
I have a pretty healthy Casio collection, from the F91 to 5160s and 6900s and then some in between. I’ve never heard of the 5500 series until the following happened: Last September I ordered a GW5000u from Amazon. I was very excited when the package showed up. I open the box, my mouth watering, and this weird looking thing comes out. I was furious, what kind of crap is this? I said. Mind you, all the tags and box labels indicated it was a GW5000u. I was getting ready to send it back but I did some research since I had never seen one of these. What I got was a brand spanking new Casio GW5525 25 year anniversary edition.😳 Now, someone please tell me, what are the chances of this happening? The watch was discontinued in 2009. Well after learning what it was I decided to keep it. The GW-5000u was introduced in 2009. If the 5510 was discontinued that same year, would it stand to reason that my 5525 was incorrectly labeled and boxed back in 2009? Has it been seating on a shelf for 13 years? Anyhow, I had to order another 5000u. I’m sure I lost money in the first place, not sure how much the 5525 was when it came out. But maybe I hit the jackpot, who knows 😃
Where did you buy this model? I thought these were only made in japan and not released internationally. However I noticed that some watches say made in china and others say made in thailand. I wonder why that is.
I bought this from an eBay seller who sent it from Japan. I recently read an article on G-Central in which they had a few thoughts about where various Casios are made and/or assembled. Basically, they’re all good no matter where they’re made, but some are exclusively made in Japan. www.g-central.com/the-g-shock-watches-that-are-made-in-japan/
maxpayneau Thank you for the response and correction. I was struggling to find that information. It would’ve been nice if it was mud resistant in that form factor. Still a good watch though.
@@maxpayneau the design Is the same: estabilished in 1985 with G-shock II: the module under the bezel has the standard buttons you can find on the outsider in regular G-shock. On them It Is mounted the bezel with the grey membrane covers that you think as regular buttons of the Watch. So, yes, this Is mud resistent. Just check a disassemble video of 55XX serie on RUclips to Better understand. What Is changing between 5500/5510/55XX and so on Is Only the module, not the way in which the Watch Is built.
The solar cell actually stores the electrical energy in a rechargeable battery which acts as a capacitor. Looks like you're on a roll on collecting G Shocks these days lol. This model seems like a homage to the G-Shock II.
Excess energy is actually being used to charge the battery. The watch will automatically switch between the solar panel and battery depending on lighting conditions in order to run. So if you're out on a sunny day, chances are the watch will run entirely from the solar panel while still charging the battery. Of course if you press the LED button, it'll switch to the battery as it requires quite a lot of power that a tiny solar panel just can't deliver.
😴 tired of unacceptable accurate of entry mechanical and analog watches, this square line of G shock get my interesting, with the functions, solar power it was absolutely a big winner of daily beater. Hope that they will make by steel case and leather strap in future so get more choices for those people who want wear a digital watch go with formal suit.
As regards module they are the same Watch. 5610 Is smaller and cheaper, 55xx serie Is mud resistent and in some way more "esclusive". It Is on you...I have 5510 and love it
Really don't like Quartz I think that stems from all the junk overpriced stuff on the marker. I make an exception for Casio's G-Shock simply because apart from being extremely versatile timepieces, they are eminently rugged. Its why I do have them the only Quartz movements I have apart from a vintage Geneve and Pioneer LCD I got as a kid.
What a GREAT review. This guy is genuinely passionate about what he is talking about.
I've always thought about this one for winter with gloves... Thanks for the video!
I own a GW-5000 and love it!
Thank you so much for the tutorial.
I bought exactly this model in Japan few years ago and since then it gets most of my wrist time. Love all the functions (I actually learnt from this video how to mute the beep sound!) and size of it is just perfect. Gets a lot if compliments and so far I haven’t seen anyone wearing the same ;-) great review.
Just ordered a tough solar blackout model. My first Casio.
A beautiful pieces and awesome synchro...
I have a pretty healthy Casio collection, from the F91 to 5160s and 6900s and then some in between. I’ve never heard of the 5500 series until the following happened:
Last September I ordered a GW5000u from Amazon. I was very excited when the package showed up. I open the box, my mouth watering, and this weird looking thing comes out. I was furious, what kind of crap is this? I said. Mind you, all the tags and box labels indicated it was a GW5000u. I was getting ready to send it back but I did some research since I had never seen one of these. What I got was a brand spanking new Casio GW5525 25 year anniversary edition.😳 Now, someone please tell me, what are the chances of this happening? The watch was discontinued in 2009. Well after learning what it was I decided to keep it. The GW-5000u was introduced in 2009. If the 5510 was discontinued that same year, would it stand to reason that my 5525 was incorrectly labeled and boxed back in 2009? Has it been seating on a shelf for 13 years? Anyhow, I had to order another 5000u. I’m sure I lost money in the first place, not sure how much the 5525 was when it came out. But maybe I hit the jackpot, who knows 😃
I have a GW-5525. It is the best version of the 5500 series since it has a 999 hour stopwatch!
i like your reviews and compare between watches, two thumbs up
A GREAT review, sir!! Thanks!
Sorry did you mention the size? Lug to lug etc.
Where did you buy this model? I thought these were only made in japan and not released internationally. However I noticed that some watches say made in china and others say made in thailand. I wonder why that is.
I bought this from an eBay seller who sent it from Japan. I recently read an article on G-Central in which they had a few thoughts about where various Casios are made and/or assembled. Basically, they’re all good no matter where they’re made, but some are exclusively made in Japan. www.g-central.com/the-g-shock-watches-that-are-made-in-japan/
Are all these modules interchangeable??
If the module is the same can u put it in a Gw-M5610 case (say you don’t like the red line of the 5610).??
Yes. But you also just get a 5610 without the red line. There are enough variations without a red line.
Good stuff Greg!
Just bought one mate! Cheers..
This model is not only a fashion. This model offers mudresist and regular squares not.
I had no idea. Always thought it was just a variation in design. Where did you find that information from, the mud resistance?
@@T.Q. My apologize, the mud resist wersion was only in old DW-5500C. And GW5510 has no official info about mudresist on webpages :(
maxpayneau Thank you for the response and correction. I was struggling to find that information. It would’ve been nice if it was mud resistant in that form factor. Still a good watch though.
@@T.Q. If they are all water resistant to 100m, are they not by extension mud resistant?
@@maxpayneau the design Is the same: estabilished in 1985 with G-shock II: the module under the bezel has the standard buttons you can find on the outsider in regular G-shock. On them It Is mounted the bezel with the grey membrane covers that you think as regular buttons of the Watch. So, yes, this Is mud resistent. Just check a disassemble video of 55XX serie on RUclips to Better understand. What Is changing between 5500/5510/55XX and so on Is Only the module, not the way in which the Watch Is built.
The solar cell actually stores the electrical energy in a rechargeable battery which acts as a capacitor. Looks like you're on a roll on collecting G Shocks these days lol. This model seems like a homage to the G-Shock II.
Excess energy is actually being used to charge the battery. The watch will automatically switch between the solar panel and battery depending on lighting conditions in order to run. So if you're out on a sunny day, chances are the watch will run entirely from the solar panel while still charging the battery. Of course if you press the LED button, it'll switch to the battery as it requires quite a lot of power that a tiny solar panel just can't deliver.
That's what my point was kinda
😴 tired of unacceptable accurate of entry mechanical and analog watches, this square line of G shock get my interesting, with the functions, solar power it was absolutely a big winner of daily beater. Hope that they will make by steel case and leather strap in future so get more choices for those people who want wear a digital watch go with formal suit.
This or 5610?
As regards module they are the same Watch. 5610 Is smaller and cheaper, 55xx serie Is mud resistent and in some way more "esclusive". It Is on you...I have 5510 and love it
Anyone ever buy from Discovery in Japan?
I have this watch. It is brilliant😎
Really don't like Quartz I think that stems from all the junk overpriced stuff on the marker. I make an exception for Casio's G-Shock simply because apart from being extremely versatile timepieces, they are eminently rugged. Its why I do have them the only Quartz movements I have apart from a vintage Geneve and Pioneer LCD I got as a kid.
The buttons have those plastic guards because this watch is mud resistant, more than the de 5600 and it's variants