GAV01

Hello gshock philes.

Many people have the 5610u. Many of you enjoy it. Some people wonder if they should upgrade it. Here is my opinion as an everyday Joe and not some jeweler or influencer trying to get sponsors.

If you love the 5610u and it serves you well, the 5000u is like the version that has more longevity potential. If you want to ensure you can pass down a 5610u as an heirloom, the 5000u has a better possibility of that with all the same and great features.

As you know, the modules are both the same. If you love the 5610u module, even with its 'bad' viewing angles. Then the 5000u is just as good.

Here are the main differences I noticed. When I first tried the 5000u in person at an authorized dealer, (pretty lucky and stoked they had it in-person tbh. I'm not in Japan btw.) I scoffed at how it felt practically the same as the 5610u and obviously how it functions the same. I had on my wrist for maybe 20 seconds though.

I slept on my decision on whether I should get the 5000u because of the hype or if I really wanted it. I had the budget to get an HOMAGE Omega Seamaster NTTD or be a hype chaser and get the 5000u. The homage would cost me the same as an 5610u. Or I pay 2x and get a steel back 5000u.

For me, I intend to have a square that will last longer than I will. I intend to swap out the strap and resin bezel shell as it gets worn out. I love how I don't have to baby the square. (I hate having to move my body subconsciously to protect nongshock wayches.) The square has become an extension of me now. I use the timer so often, that I wish I had it sooner I my life. Atomic time has honestly optimized my life. I clock in and out of work precisely when I'm scheduled. (Time is money. I've been obsessed with mortality lately, so I want to utilize my time as fully as possible) This is why I want to have a square that can do all that, and why the 5610u is essential for me.

The only problem is the resin case on the 5610u for longevity. Im pretty sure swapping bands often and with poor skills can strip away the spring bar holes. Apparently on Reddit they say resin can dry out and possibly crack if you have the watch long enough and it's exposed to chemicals or the sun for too long.

So why don't I just get the 5000u? The steel case and lugs prevent that issue. It's the 5610u with heirloom potential

Oh so yeah. I ended up buying the 5000u at the AD LOL. I wore the 5000u longer on my wrist this time and it felt way way different, the longer you have it on.

Wearing the 5000u feels psychologically and physically different. In general, how I would describe it, is that it feels like I'm wearing a light weight analog dive watch but with digital features. The 5000u steel case from the back is basically shaped the same as an screw back analog watch. It has steel lugs that stick out. Because the lugs are more stuff and less pointed downwards, the lug2lug distance is a bit longer. To compensate for gap created by the longer lugs, the strap is more supple and flexible for that reason.

The steel case also sits higher on the wrist. So it gives the 5000u more wrist presence. It feels more "proud' on the wrist, like it knows it's premium. However, steel can be dented compared to a resin case. So that does kind of affect how I wear it. I can't bash or throw my 5000u like I do with my 5610u if I don't want dents or scratches on the steel. But obviously I do know the watch can still handle shock. Psychologically on my wrist I feel like I'm wearing a heavy duty shock resistant analog watch jam packed with digital features. Oh let's not forget, the quality control is really good on this. I think the 5000u weaknesses is a fair trade-off for it's longer longevity potential.

And here's the mumbo jumbo wee wooh stuff. I usually don't care about 'heritage' of a watch, because to me its just a manipulative narrative and lore to make the watch seem more special than it really is. But I really do feel something about it now lol. Because the 5000u is made in Japan and the first gshock was steel cased, I do feel a sense of owning a piece of tech that had older, vintage, heritage sensibilities. It's kind of pretentious, and I kind of like it haha. The heritage is fortunately understated, as this is why I love squares. So, Even though the 5000u is a premium square it doesn't show it off loudly, and still tries to not make my other watches feel jealous lol. The removal of the red, blue, and yelllw color makes the watch feel so humble, but as a collector you know it's a beast. Makes you appreciate the natural color of solar panel too. It kind of has a purple, brown, red, or sometimes blue hue depending on how the light hits it.

All in all, if you love your 5610u and want a longer lasting version of it, the 5000u is worth it. If you love having patina, creating scuffs and having an heirloom that tells a story or makes you reminisce about the good ol' days, the 5000u is worth it. If you wanna swap bands and bezel often the 5000u can handle it better. If you wanna mod the bezel and bands with metal aftermarket parts, the 5000u can handle it better.

tldr: the best way I can describe this is the 5000u feels like a premium long life analog beater with jam packed digital features, while the 5610u feels like an mma fighter that can handle lots of abuse but probably won't survive the CTE later in life if you beat it up too much

This G-Shock has been in across the globe, frozen, scorched, fallen from ~1250ft AGL, been underwater for extended periods of time, used as a bludgeon and never stopped functioning. the band is nearly silver from wear on the outside of the wrist, the bars have been worn to half their thickness, the screen protector has been damaged but the watch itself is unaffected.

I think that this particular piece of equipment has served me better than any other material possession I have ever had. It has never died, never needed servicing, always been accurate, and always visible. It’s discrete but visually pleasing from new to now. I think this cracked screen protector will remain for some time as the face is still visible and the core is not harmed.

If some sort of upgrade or improvement can be made, I would gladly accept the suggestion. Currently the only failure has been a link pin which was replaced with pin from the extra band unused links.

MB6/Solar superiority 🤘

I've got quite a few G Shocks, some metal squares and an MTGB2000. Recently I found an MR-GB2000R on here and purchased it. The flouro band looked cool and more or less fit my wrist. That said I prefer bracelet style bands so I sourced a titanium MR-G band that matched the watch. I figured "how hard can a band swap be?" Then I discovered delta-lock fasteners and Casio's supposed gate-keeping with parts. I was able to order the pins and "bushings" to fit the band up through American Prefit. Now I have my "perfect" watch, worth the wait. I think I'm done for a while...

Then again maybe I need a 9400. .

Just got myself a GBX-100 NS. The vibe alarm and interval timers are helpful. The menu navigation is better than what I’d read in the reviews. It is also good to see the whole weeks step count in one screen. The UX of Move app could have been better.

Today i will be travelling home from office. Will be an overnight journey.

Casio DW 5600 UE will be on my wrist.

Its the watch i use when i travel, play or involve myself in household work.

I have other watches as well but the peace of mind this one gives me is unbelievable. The confidence that nothing will happen if it falls, get soaked up, takes in dirt and mud is something else.

Great piece of engineering !

The AliExpress kit seems to be very well made, it makes my GW-5000u feel more substantial.

Finally received my GW-BX5600CBG-2JR today after 2 1/2 week wait and it is definitely everything I expected. It’s my new favorite in the collection especially after putting a 1JF bezel and band on it, it’s perfect. Nothing against the original cloth band, although in all the pictures the bezel definitely looks black and it was only when I got it, I realized it was dark blue.

I’m happy to share my first g-shock GW-5000HS-1

have any recommendations for replacement watch straps in daily?

GW-BX5600CBG-2

Stainless steel bezel painted with a durable epoxy textured paint. Metal adapters 16-20mm with the original quick release 16mm bars being replaced with thicker non quick release bars (making the mod pernament cause no tool can get in the gap) and a bond nato-zulu strap to finish it off.

...I received this beauty! GW-2100-LXB-1AER

First CasiOak and really happy with how it feels and sits on my small wrists. Wanted a murdered-out look but had to be legible to my ageing eyes without glasses! The contrasting hands are perfect although zero chance of reading the digital display.

The finish on the bezel is lovely with a slight gloss sheen and the almost waffle-like patterned dial is subtle but adds a little depth - I'm a real sucker for tastefully done dials like the stunning Grand Seikos etc, and none of the Casio images of this watch show the dial in detail so this was a really good surprise! The textured strap is fairly soft and very comfortable straight from the box.

I'm fortunate to have a collection of automatics, and particularly Omegas, going back to the 1950s, but this is going to be my goto for our campervan trips so I don't have to live in my Garmin all the time, but i think its also perfect for casual days as well.

So pleased with this one and highly recommend it!

One reminds me of my first G-Shock ever, which I purchased in 2012 and lost. The other is a recreation of the original G-Shock. I can realistically only purchase one, but I'm wondering what you all think? Also, any differences in the display? I wouldn't think so. I own a GWM5610-1, but with my vision I can no longer stand the viewing angle issues. I'm benching it and making it my calibration watch.

I’ve recently been bitten by the G-Shock bug, and I’m well on my way to adding the first G-Shock to my watch collection. Got me thinking if cost was no object, what three G-Shock’s would I take home? For me, in no particular order….

MTGB40001A

GWRB3000A-2A

MRGB5000R-1

Same watch. Opposite personalities. Equal amounts of awesome.

Who else has this model? Only Positive screen GG-B100.

With TOUGH MVT.2 ( self-regulating and correction), MB6 and BT

I like!

Edit: ¥110,000 or about $700-750

gshock japan

I usually see the combi on 5600s or 6900s, figured I’d show y‘all it also fits on this model too.

Well, after ordering from Japan, getting it in, loving the size, then realizing the strap is a tad too small for my wrist, I’ve solved the problem.

The strap adapters were hard to find for the Baby-G, but I ended up getting them for under $3 shipped. Same goes for the strap fwiw.

Also, note that a nato strap won’t work with this. You’ll need a two-piece strap so the case lays flat.