I never bought a Casio because of all the writings and, I also never thought about getting a G-shock because of the bulky size, since I have a small wrist. 2 days ago I got this same watch as a birthday gift from my girlfriend and I fell in love with it. I love the all black, minimal writing, black screen and perfect size for my wrist. She sure was on the money when she picked this one for me.
It sure sounds like you’ve got a keeper there mate! The watch is nice too😉 Glad to hear that you like the same thibgs about the watch as me. The size is apositive surprise, I was sure it was going to look too big but it’s great!😁
Nice review! I also have this watch. I wear it on single nylon strap. It is my first G-Shock! I think that "less is more & retro futuristic" design looks extremely nice and effective. It is not flashy and it can be used as military/tactical watch as well. A lot of writings on other Casio watch models has long tradition since late 70's. Some Japan electronic brands (like Technics) put quite a lot of writings on their items like amplifiers or CD players. This is kind of charm of the Japan electronic industry from that times (80's especially): many buttons, many writings...
Thank you! I also like this less is more approach as opposed to the typical 20 words written here and there. That style also has its own charm but in watches I prefer this more minimalistic approach!
It is cool that "adjust" button is shorter than the rest of the buttons. it is more hidden and it is almost impossible to pressed it by accident. Neat feature because this is the crucial button.
Yes that is true. But I do think that they made it more difficult to press than necessary! I find it quite difficult to reset the stopwatch sometimes for example.
+ very comfortable + nice for small rist + very simple and minimalist + good price - hardly readable, small digits - only one alarm (I use two for morning alarms) - upper left button hard to reach 8.5/10 Good watch for nice price. Reliable.
I have the same model. At a Black Friday sale I got tempted by the stealthty look, with the negative display and without all the typical Casio texting on the case. I have a 6.5 inch wrist as well, and the square models work fine for me too. I've been using it with an added bull bar mostly at work , were it takes some serious beatings and often get splashed with various wet cement-like material. Perfect to just wash and clean it afterwards, even though it looks very used by now lol. I love the look, but the negative display is kinda hard to read in darker environments (I often have to use the light button) so today I would've gone with the classic model instead for work. I've actually been thinking about getting another BB-model to use "in private" though, and keep it in better condition just because this particular model is a favourite look wise. And maybe experiment with some different straps as well.
I can imagine a g-shock being almost the only option in a work-environment like that! Probably a good idea to get a new one to keep in better condition if the one at work takes an absolute beating :) Thanks for an interesting comment as usual mate!
Great review once again ☺️There are atlest jay and kays, who makes metal adaptors suitable for this model. I got their adapters and they are substantially smaller than your plastic ones. I can also recommend upgrading the original strap with a GW-5000 strap. It is basically the same strap, but made out off nicer and softer rubber. I even boiled 30 minutes my GW-5000 strap, to make it even softer, which does work. Currently I got aliexpress "combi-bracelet" on my 5600BB, which is a nice cheap bracelet option too. A bull bar to protect the crystal is also something that you might want consider. Keep up the good work! 👍☺️
Thank you Markku for your nice feedback! Thanks especially for sharing those tips with me and anyone who might read them😊I will have to check those out (and probably end up buying something haha!)
Bought this watch the other day and it came this morning. Wore it today for the first time. Not counting my smaller casios, this watch feels like its not even on with how light it is. I was crazy about this watch when i first saw it a year or two ago. The negative display being my main concern, but it grew on me. Had no problems reading the display on the sunny day we had today. Definitely going to be my daily watch for awhile.
Great looking watch and I’m thinking of getting one. Many thanks for a very informative video. Lots of work gone into it. I’ve love G Shocks. Reliable, hard wearing and indestructible!
@@NordicWatchChannelMany apologies. I’ve just ran it back and seen it again. Must have missed it. It’s a great looking watch and your video is swaying me to get one! I’ve deleted the earlier comment. Many thanks and take care.
No worries mate! Would have been no need to delete the comment, but thanks anyway! GLad to hear the video is being useful! I'm still using this watch every week so I can genuinely recommend it!
Great video! I agree that particular Gshock looks like a better fit than the Casio Royale. The all black is very cool . I had the Casio too and got rid of it because it was too large and my square Gshock fits better. My wrist is 17cm or about 6.7 inches.
Nice video and greetings from a fellow Finn :). I have one of these (DW5600BB-1ER), it's not only my first G-Shock but also my first Casio ever (large wrists). I've had it for about 2-3 years, great watch.
Thank you! Nice to see that fellow Finns are finding my videos every now and then :) It sure is a great watch👍🏻 Mine has stayed in my weekly rotation steadily ever since I got it😎
Great review, am a fan of GW m5610u g shock model , unfortunately it's not available in my country can you suggest similar model in terms of looks and features
Hey man I want to buy this watch but the things you say at 7:00 - 7:15 what does that mean because I already have a casio watch and it is losing time (clock) does this watch also do the same
Well it means that it is very accurate and only very rarely need adjusting. I would say you maybe need to set it +\- 1-2minutes twice per year if you’re ok with it being +/-1min sometimes. It’s really easy to adjust the time and takes like 10seconds to do so I wouldn’t worry about that :)
@@NordicWatchChannel im okay with that its only 1 min. But one last question can this G shock watch be near any metal device because that watch i wear right now (also a casio not a G shock) does not like to be near any metal device
@@NordicWatchChannel I have just read more on google and it says If you wear a digital watch on a daily basis, you do not have to worry, as this type of watch is not affected of magnetically charged objects so Idk why my watch is lossing time 🤔
Not 100% sure but looks pretty much identical to me, if you don't pay attention to the color. Might not be a record holder but it sure is tough enough for most things, I dare to say!
I’d say it is less legible than the usual display, but not by much. Personally I havent been bothered by it at all, but if it’s something that you are worried about, maybe stick to the positive display! I think I press the backlight so automatically sometimes that I don’t think about not being able to read the time.
i got all metal one and i beat and beat that thing to death at work. not hitting it with thing or things hitting it, now of course that happens, but what i mean is the shock and pounding it takes. u can't beat a Casio for toughness and cost.
Ah now I see what you mean. Yeah the legibility is not the greatest in the world. Still good enough for my use, but one of the worse color combinations for Casio screens.
How comes you didn't buy the GA-2100 ? I think they are little slimmer then this model. Still both are great watches and personally I Love Gshocks, preferably the Ana-digi, but each to their own :-) Also I totally agree, Casio have too much text on their watches and the stealthier or minimalist designs look so much better. Peace Out
Do you think so? I’ve heard that they are slim.. maybe I should try one out! Really like the g-shock more than I expected so might have to get another one😁 Yeah, no one needs to see all the specs on the dial😂😅
Hmm it will be a little big, but I'm sure it will still be comfortable! Might take some getting used to but I would still recommend this rather than the Casio AE1200 series for example. But I would recommend getting this black version, because the black color makes it "slimmer".
Not as bright as the one on this video or you mean generally just not bright? If you mean the first option, you might want to take it back to see if it needs service🤔
Hmm okay🤔 Send me a good qualiity picture on instagram @nordicwatchchannel or via email andersfromfinland@gmail.com and I’ll have a look and tell you if it looks normal or broken👍🏻 Where did you buy from?
You don't like Casio G-Shocks = Your loss ..More for me to buy 😂🤣😆 For the money, you can NOT buy a better watch than a Casio G-Shock ... I own a Casio G-Shock DW5600 BB and it only cost £75 GBP .. Find me a better watch for the same money. I have 16 watches in my watch collection and this is by far my favorite watch.
I never bought a Casio because of all the writings and, I also never thought about getting a G-shock because of the bulky size, since I have a small wrist. 2 days ago I got this same watch as a birthday gift from my girlfriend and I fell in love with it. I love the all black, minimal writing, black screen and perfect size for my wrist. She sure was on the money when she picked this one for me.
It sure sounds like you’ve got a keeper there mate! The watch is nice too😉 Glad to hear that you like the same thibgs about the watch as me. The size is apositive surprise, I was sure it was going to look too big but it’s great!😁
That girl is a keeper mate, she knows you inside out! 👌🏼 🙌🏼
My gf just got me one for Christmas. Now I'm looking at mods, the stainless steel case and bracelet is kinda cool.
@@Agent-vj3nsI did itI highly recommend doing it.
Nice review!
I also have this watch. I wear it on single nylon strap. It is my first G-Shock! I think that "less is more & retro futuristic" design looks extremely nice and effective. It is not flashy and it can be used as military/tactical watch as well.
A lot of writings on other Casio watch models has long tradition since late 70's. Some Japan electronic brands (like Technics) put quite a lot of writings on their items like amplifiers or CD players. This is kind of charm of the Japan electronic industry from that times (80's especially): many buttons, many writings...
Thank you! I also like this less is more approach as opposed to the typical 20 words written here and there. That style also has its own charm but in watches I prefer this more minimalistic approach!
It is cool that "adjust" button is shorter than the rest of the buttons. it is more hidden and it is almost impossible to pressed it by accident. Neat feature because this is the crucial button.
Yes that is true. But I do think that they made it more difficult to press than necessary! I find it quite difficult to reset the stopwatch sometimes for example.
@@NordicWatchChannelyou can buy extended buttons in many different colors
@@Agent-vj3nshow do i replace them
+ very comfortable
+ nice for small rist
+ very simple and minimalist
+ good price
- hardly readable, small digits
- only one alarm (I use two for morning alarms)
- upper left button hard to reach
8.5/10 Good watch for nice price. Reliable.
That’s a good summary! I can agree on all these points!
I have the same model. At a Black Friday sale I got tempted by the stealthty look, with the negative display and without all the typical Casio texting on the case. I have a 6.5 inch wrist as well, and the square models work fine for me too. I've been using it with an added bull bar mostly at work , were it takes some serious beatings and often get splashed with various wet cement-like material. Perfect to just wash and clean it afterwards, even though it looks very used by now lol.
I love the look, but the negative display is kinda hard to read in darker environments (I often have to use the light button) so today I would've gone with the classic model instead for work. I've actually been thinking about getting another BB-model to use "in private" though, and keep it in better condition just because this particular model is a favourite look wise. And maybe experiment with some different straps as well.
I can imagine a g-shock being almost the only option in a work-environment like that! Probably a good idea to get a new one to keep in better condition if the one at work takes an absolute beating :) Thanks for an interesting comment as usual mate!
How is the screen.I want to buy this watch .I think screen made scatch.Is this true?
@@G.Psarou the screen is a mineral crystal. So it is prone to scratches but it is still more resistant than a classic Casio crystal.
Great review once again ☺️There are atlest jay and kays, who makes metal adaptors suitable for this model. I got their adapters and they are substantially smaller than your plastic ones. I can also recommend upgrading the original strap with a GW-5000 strap. It is basically the same strap, but made out off nicer and softer rubber. I even boiled 30 minutes my GW-5000 strap, to make it even softer, which does work. Currently I got aliexpress "combi-bracelet" on my 5600BB, which is a nice cheap bracelet option too. A bull bar to protect the crystal is also something that you might want consider. Keep up the good work! 👍☺️
Thank you Markku for your nice feedback! Thanks especially for sharing those tips with me and anyone who might read them😊I will have to check those out (and probably end up buying something haha!)
I agree, great tips and thanks for sharing.
Bought this watch the other day and it came this morning. Wore it today for the first time. Not counting my smaller casios, this watch feels like its not even on with how light it is.
I was crazy about this watch when i first saw it a year or two ago. The negative display being my main concern, but it grew on me.
Had no problems reading the display on the sunny day we had today. Definitely going to be my daily watch for awhile.
Awesome! Yeah I think the negative display is readable enough!
Great looking watch and I’m thinking of getting one. Many thanks for a very informative video. Lots of work gone into it. I’ve love G Shocks. Reliable, hard wearing and indestructible!
Thanks for the feedback! I do show it at about 11:15, not in complete darkness but shaded it with my hand :)
@@NordicWatchChannelMany apologies. I’ve just ran it back and seen it again. Must have missed it. It’s a great looking watch and your video is swaying me to get one! I’ve deleted the earlier comment. Many thanks and take care.
No worries mate! Would have been no need to delete the comment, but thanks anyway! GLad to hear the video is being useful! I'm still using this watch every week so I can genuinely recommend it!
Great video! I agree that particular Gshock looks like a better fit than the Casio Royale. The all black is very cool . I had the Casio too and got rid of it because it was too large and my square Gshock fits better. My wrist is 17cm or about 6.7 inches.
Thank you mate! And thank you also for sharing! Yeah now once the g-shock is compared side-by-side with the casio royale it’s actually quite obvious!😎
I have a 17,5cm wrist that’s why i got this watch and it’s really great!
Congrats on the purchase👍🏻 nice choice!
So how was it?
I've got myself a Casio w-217 h because of the negative display and I am in love with it
The negative displays give a sleek look :)
@@NordicWatchChannel exactly... I wanted a not so smart watch but a digital one and this was perfect
Nice video and greetings from a fellow Finn :). I have one of these (DW5600BB-1ER), it's not only my first G-Shock but also my first Casio ever (large wrists). I've had it for about 2-3 years, great watch.
Thank you! Nice to see that fellow Finns are finding my videos every now and then :) It sure is a great watch👍🏻 Mine has stayed in my weekly rotation steadily ever since I got it😎
Cracking watch added to my collection.👏🇦🇺
Very nice addition! 8)
A good looking version of a classic Casio 👌
Yeah! Stealth version of the classic square G-Shock😎
an lovely OG Casio G vintage design
@@unzulaessig still works😎
For watch ppl, 5600 is a must, even if u r rolex owner
That’s right💪🏼
I'm so glad i found your channel.
Really good work man. Keep it up
Glad to hear that mate. Really appreciate it! Glad to have you on board as well😎
just orderd the black one !!! love that one
Awesome!👍🏻
This watch is simple. But this watch is so cool
Yeah I find that those two things often go hand in hand :)
I have a simular model but it came with a NATO strap straight from the factory
That’s interesting! Haven’t come across that myself. Sounds very utilitarian!💪🏼
Is the display like a yellow tone or greyish?
I'd say green/blueish! Definitely not yellow
Thanks for your review. Greetings from Perú.
My pleasure! Thank you, awesome to hear that my video has reached Perú! :)
Great review, am a fan of GW m5610u g shock model , unfortunately it's not available in my country can you suggest similar model in terms of looks and features
Thank you! Well I think quite many of the square model g-shocks are very similar so I suggest you just go to a store and look!
@@NordicWatchChannel thanks for the reply i got to know dw5600 and g 5600 u solar model is pretty close to it..
Congratulations you just bought your first GOD TIER watch
Haha! It’s certainly the most durable one I have!
Hey man
I want to buy this watch but the things you say at 7:00 - 7:15 what does that mean because I already have a casio watch and it is losing time (clock) does this watch also do the same
Well it means that it is very accurate and only very rarely need adjusting. I would say you maybe need to set it +\- 1-2minutes twice per year if you’re ok with it being +/-1min sometimes. It’s really easy to adjust the time and takes like 10seconds to do so I wouldn’t worry about that :)
@@NordicWatchChannel im okay with that its only 1 min. But one last question can this G shock watch be near any metal device because that watch i wear right now (also a casio not a G shock) does not like to be near any metal device
Hmm what kind of metal device? Never heard anything like that atleast🤔 What happens to you Casio if it is near a metal device?
@@NordicWatchChannel I have just read more on google and it says If you wear a digital watch on a daily basis, you do not have to worry, as this type of watch is not affected of magnetically charged objects so Idk why my watch is lossing time 🤔
Yes they shouldn’t be bothered by that! Hmm it might just be broken
Is it as tough as dw5600e1v which holds the guinness record?
Not 100% sure but looks pretty much identical to me, if you don't pay attention to the color. Might not be a record holder but it sure is tough enough for most things, I dare to say!
How's the legibility in normal to less than bright lighting conditions? I figured it's less than a positive display but is it too distracting?
I’d say it is less legible than the usual display, but not by much. Personally I havent been bothered by it at all, but if it’s something that you are worried about, maybe stick to the positive display! I think I press the backlight so automatically sometimes that I don’t think about not being able to read the time.
@@NordicWatchChannel makes sense....is there a black BB version with a positive display ?
Forgot to mention, subscribed , great video btw
Hmm not that I know of.. most of the positive display versions have a lot of ”specs” printed on🧐
So glad to hear that! Thank you!
I’m tempted to get one.
Well.. what are you waiting for?😉
@@NordicWatchChannel I finally got it today for $48 off eBay. Brand new too. Super happy with it.
This was filtered for some reason so didn’t see your reply! That’s a great deal, congrats!!
@@NordicWatchChannel thanks man. It’s a really nice watch. I brought the Tron and all metal polished one as well.
I have this watch - but sometimes I have a hard time seeing the display in the daylight.
That does become a factor in some settings😁
In Casio module 3229- DW5600BB, audible tones switch on and off?
To my knowledge, this is not possible with this module, unfortunately.
@@NordicWatchChannel thank you!
No problem!
From where do you buy your second-hand watches in Finland?
I usually buy them from other watch enthusiasts in Finland. (Via facebook groups and such)😊
There is a fiction in count down by press the right down button and shows a "auto" what is this?
Hmm I’m not able to find this function on mine. Or then I’m just misubderstanding your message🤔
@@NordicWatchChannel in count down press adjust and then the light
do you think this is the smallest casio g shock?
Speaking from my own experience, it's the smallest fitting one that I've personally tried.
@@NordicWatchChannel nice, mine is on the way 😊
Awesome :)
i got all metal one and i beat and beat that thing to death at work. not hitting it with thing or things hitting it, now of course that happens, but what i mean is the shock and pounding it takes. u can't beat a Casio for toughness and cost.
Yep that’s really the environment that they are meant for :)
It looks _MEAN AS F*CK_ if you add the black bull bars 👍
I don't doubt that at all!
Military time? Is that a 24 hour clock ?
Yeah, I've hear to 24 hour time sometimes being referred to as military time in America :)
im about the get one
Good choice! There are some links above if you decide to go with Amazon 👍🏻🙂
Great video with a tons of info
Glad it was helpful! :)
Yeah the writing on the screen is so bad making it kids like
So it’s good to know this model exists
What writing are you referring to?
@@NordicWatchChannel the one on the screen of the watch
Ah now I see what you mean. Yeah the legibility is not the greatest in the world. Still good enough for my use, but one of the worse color combinations for Casio screens.
would this fit a 9 inch wrist
I’ll have to check and get back to you!
How comes you didn't buy the GA-2100 ? I think they are little slimmer then this model. Still both are great watches and personally I Love Gshocks, preferably the Ana-digi, but each to their own
:-)
Also I totally agree, Casio have too much text on their watches and the stealthier or minimalist designs look so much better.
Peace Out
Do you think so? I’ve heard that they are slim.. maybe I should try one out! Really like the g-shock more than I expected so might have to get another one😁 Yeah, no one needs to see all the specs on the dial😂😅
My wrist size 5.9 Inches. This one is for me?
Hmm it will be a little big, but I'm sure it will still be comfortable! Might take some getting used to but I would still recommend this rather than the Casio AE1200 series for example. But I would recommend getting this black version, because the black color makes it "slimmer".
Thank you for your concern. I appreciate your help.
@@Sachin_Choudhary7 my pleasure mate! :)
@@NordicWatchChannel if i have 6.3 Inches its good for my hand?
Does this model have auto light when tilted thanks 😁
No it does not :)
@@NordicWatchChannel okay thanks, im considering this over dw5600bb 😁
Isn’t that the exact same model?😁
@@NordicWatchChannel hahaha over dw6900 is what i mean 😁
Would it work with a 6inch wrist?
At least I think so!
No. You need a Baby G, pink or purple would suit you well.
@@Agent-vj3ns a well slapped face would suit you better
Only if it had a solar module and world time...
But still I'll buy it!
There are square solar models for sure. Ones with that and GMT and world time I’m not sure..
I just wish it was solar & radio controlled
There are probably some similar versions that are, but ofc they cost more.
It’s thicker then the green one
Hmm not sure which green one you are referring to!
Bro I bought the same watch but display is not even that bright
Not as bright as the one on this video or you mean generally just not bright? If you mean the first option, you might want to take it back to see if it needs service🤔
@@NordicWatchChannel in this video or idk I have never used Casio before
Hmm okay🤔 Send me a good qualiity picture on instagram @nordicwatchchannel or via email andersfromfinland@gmail.com and I’ll have a look and tell you if it looks normal or broken👍🏻 Where did you buy from?
@@NordicWatchChannel I think its just the lights bro. Looks bright when its sunny weather
Ok good!👍🏻
Hey, I just wanted to know. What’s the size of your wrist?
Around 6,5 inches or 16-17cm :)
Detailed!!
Thank you! I try to be :)
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How much weight is it?
53 grams :)
You don't like Casio G-Shocks = Your loss ..More for me to buy 😂🤣😆
For the money, you can NOT buy a better watch than a Casio G-Shock ... I own a Casio G-Shock DW5600 BB and it only cost £75 GBP .. Find me a better watch for the same money. I have 16 watches in my watch collection and this is by far my favorite watch.
I believe I stated in the video that I didn’t use to like G-Shocks but I ended up liking this model :)
Ai man. 😂😂😂😂😂 first secont and i see both my casios. Aeb and dwbb 🤣🤣🤣
Haha! You have a great taste in watches my friend!
Great video with tons of info
Thanks! Glad to hear that :)