Casio G-Shock DW9052 Vs DW5600

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The Casio G-Shock DW5600 is the quintessential G-Shock model. The Casio G-Shock DW9052 is a competitively priced option. These two G-Shock watches feature nearly identical features and functionality but differ in design, style, and aesthetics. Today we are going to compare these two models and I'll tell you which I prefer.

Casio DW5600E on Amazon:

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[zhenghe]

I have both the DW5600 which used by NASA astronauts and the DW9052 which is used by the US Navy SEAL. I personally like the DW9052 better. The rubber strap if the DW9052 feels smoother and less irritable of the skin. Its thicker which means that its less prone to scratch. My DW5600 has been scratched which makes it less legible, but not the DW9052. The DW9052 is also more pliable which means you can fold the straps together and just slide it in your pocket should you need to remove them for whatever reason. The DW5600 has more stiff and less pliable straps, especially where the straps meet the watch's body.

[jimrylander]

I have the DW9052....I've had the watch for about six or seven years. The original battery still works, it's been very reliable & is my pick.

[koolkat]

I bought my 9052 when I was oyster farming. from freezing cold to boiling hot it has never missed a beat. constantly submersed in salt water, knocked about every day and dragged across barnacles yet still looks and performs the same as when I first took it out the box. I strongly recommend it because I KNOW it it is a workman's watch built to last :-)

[SandShark]

I just bought the 9052 in blue and yellow and I love it. It's the same watch my dad had for my entire childhood and still has. I almost bought the 5600 however I already have a Casio World Time in green and black plastic with a nylon strap. 10-year battery and I've had it maybe 6 years. It is phenomenal, lightweight, comfortable, and the same form factor as the 5600.

[sci-figuy]

I bought both of these watches on clearance at Target. $25 for the 5600 & $15 for the 9052. A helluva deal for 2 G’s!

[altini]

I have DW5600 for more than 3 years. Still looks and works as new. I ordered DW9052 for 30€. I always liked simple G Shocks.

[ronrussell]

The strap on the 5600 is attached to the case without a pivot in order to provide impact protection for the back if the watch ever happens to fall strap down. Because the strap cannot move out of the way, the strap will flex and absorb the impact rather than the back of the watch striking the ground. On the 9052, the strap CAN pivot out of the way, and the back of the watch CAN strike the ground, so the grey bumpers are added to absorb impact. It amounts to different ways of accomplishing the same goal (protect the back of the watch from impact). Some reviewers feel that the 9052 system fits people with small wrists better, because the pivoting strap can "hug" the wrist more closely. I own two of the 5600 variants (the GW5000 and the GMW-B5000), as well as the DW-6900m and all of them have the 5600 style non-pivoting strap connection. They all work fine on my 7 inch wrist.

[bodie]

I use the scale during my work outs. I have 44 G Shocks & theDw9052 is on of my favourites

[aliaskar]

İ bought the 9052 in yesterday..and i think its perfect watch..i was fan of g-shock since 90's..by the way i live in turkey..thanks for the video 👍

[looseunit]

The DW9052 design with the big buttons were intended for use with gloves.
As they're not expensive I would buy both.

[jamesmcnary]

You can’t go wrong with a g-shock. I like the squares personally. I like the functionality and durability of a g-shock.

[dmntuba]

It's hard to beat a G Shock.
I know the DW5600 has been around the longest, but still my favorite.

[seanpollard]

I like the square for digital and the round case for analog versions. Nice comparison. I have a analog and digital tough solar combo with the ads800wh and really like it.

[redaxis]

The 9052 "bars" is called shock absorber and is important for protect the case back

[seth.]

I own both watched and prefer the dw5600 purely for the aesthetic of it however I prefer the dw9052 for the comfort factor and the convenient placement of the backlight button 🤷‍♂️

[WatchGeek]

great video of 2 affordable classics, I own a DW5000SL a screwback brother of the DW5600 so I tend to prefer the square model to the 9052 :)

[bkstarkey]

The 9052 has those plastic bars underneath because the watch lays flat. The curve in the 5600 is part of the g shock protection as well. Keeps it springy.

[christopherjohnson]

Waiting for pods at Amazon, I have something to 'watch' while waiting. These two are the only two I own. I love them both. Something visually to watch is a nice distraction. I wear 9052 to work. 5600 for off days. Love the durability. Thanks for the review.

[johneli]

I have the 9052 and I think it's great. Only thing I would change is probably the unnecessary 10 second graph thing. Love the big buttons. Probably will pick up a square at some point in the future though out of curiosity

[handcuppo]

Well.. i used to have the G-Shock dw 9052 when i was a 11 y.o (2007).., and İ will buy that again next month..

i like the strap that makes me able to put in bag that has narrow compartment, the easy access light button, and its really durable and reliable, and indeed comfortable on my wrist..