G-Shock Metal Square - 12 Month Damage Report & Review, GMW-B5000G

As you know I am a massive fan of the G-Shock Metal Square series. I have owned the GMW B-5000 1DR for 12 months now and want to give you a thorough update on my findings and highlight and damage it has picked up.

I don’t use this watch for the gym but do use it on a regular basis when at work or out and about. There are some interesting findings. You may wonder if the metal squares are durable? Well this video will help you make up your mind.

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[ghosttjr]

Finally someone who really travels timezones, liked 👅

[davidproudfoot]

An icon of a brand and the square will be a fashion statement until the end of time..perhaps infinity. Great video!

[milesskoog]

Thanks for the great review. Have a couple of these. I don't mind the wear and tear as it gives a character.

[WaywardPondering]

Thanks for the update. I think it looks better with the wear marks. Gives it character and a story. The only part I worry about damaging is the display.

[Bugster]

I have a few squares with no metal bezels but I keep coming back and getting tempted to this model

[leeyang]

Thanks for the review. I'm getting mine and wanted to know how the metal will hold up. It still looks great after 12 months.

[kennyng]

Beautiful piece, love the half metal factor to the classic sqaure look.

However, does it scratched easily? Would the silver party beneath the black coating expose upon scratch?

[btd]

The blue light... Why? Good lighting would make a huge difference

[dustycups]

I watched a few of your videos before I recently bought this model myself. I don’t think there’s many new ones left since they were discontinued quite a while ago.
How’s the wear and tear on the bezel and band now? Nearly time for a two year update!

[haozhu]

Great, I've been waiting to see a review from a long term user of one of these for ages. Thank you

[_maJimbuu_]

Planning to get this one, upgrade from GW-5000 to this, coz of the larger buttons and it's blacked out and also the Bluetooth connection 👌
Thanks for the review

[freeatlast]

I was thinking recently how much I could utilise a metal square, specifically like the one in the stormrider English countryside video, i.e. this one. It looks so attractive, discreet and the display so clear - it's my favourite square G. It's a pity at the price it doesn't have sapphire, but I'm guessing the crystal is very tough and better quality than the mineral used in the resin Gs.

[johnf]

This or the GW 5000? I can get them at relatively the same price?

[stevenuk]

do the scratch marks show silver of the steel or black ?

[raksh]

Good wear update. Having a metal square with IP coating, I'm wary of the sharp edges on the bezel taking damage. I'm not a fan of wabisabi for this kind of watch, so I protect it under long sleeves where possible. Like you, I prefer a resin bezel watch for working out.

It may seem silly, but I'm thinking of getting a cheaper metal bezel from aliexpress so that takes the damage, and keep the original elsewhere.

[brucetvu]

Does anyone problem band screw nut sliding back and forward even it was tight all the way down?

[sangwon]

Thanks for nice review
Is this soft band like gw 5000?

[michaelkaliski]

Black permanent marker will hide minor scratches.

[aliveli-hqzk]

Why metal case? Why?? There will be scratches all over the place after some time, no doubt. I wonder if there is cheap resin case fits that module. I wantt this watch, damn

[loganholmberg]

I bet you could touch up those scratches with an automotive touch up paint pen. You just need to find a black metalic? paint thats close.