The Only Watch I Really “Need”: Casio G-Shock Wearing Experience

I heard that every watch collection needs a G-Shock, so I wanted to find out what the hubub was about. So I picked up the 5600, 5610, and 5000u as well as a few colorful variations to wear over the last few years to find out what I like about them and what I dislike about them. This is my wearing experience with the Casio G-Shock Squares.

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MEASUREMENTS:
Case Diameter: 44mm
Lug to Lug: 48.5mm (55.5mm including the strap if it's compressed a little bit)
Thickness (5600 / 5610 / 5000u): 12.5mm / 12.2mm / 13mm
Weight (5600 / 5610 / 5000u): 53g / 50g / 75g

Sorry the audio is kind of goofed, I was trying out a new wireless lav system and it didn't work out as well as I had planned.

00:00 - Intro
00:39 - The Squares I Tried
01:22 - Wrist Shots (6.5" / 16.5mm)
01:50 - Lume Shot
02:15 - What I Liked
05:58 - What I Disliked
07:54 - Conclusion
10:27 - Outro Ramblings

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[Burdell]

The classic DW-5600 I have is going on 10 years with the same battery and still running new.

[milesskoog]

Great video. Also an owner of many of the squares you have. But G-Shocks do work in any environment including formal. Especially in the world overrun by Apple watches and Fitbits. They truly are the embodiment of a complete middle finger to BS fashion while being pure class horology.

[cs]

The G-5600UE-1 has the look of the classic 5600 and functionalities of the GW-5000U, except for atomic clock sync. Thus you should now be the happiest watch collector!

[JusttheWatch]

When you chucked that G-Shock over your shoulder I cringed and thought "Oh no he's going to break one of those guitars!"

[EdwardT]

The 5610 is a perfect travel watch, you can change time zones quickly, it’s always on time, and the solar charging means it’ll near go dead. I have a 10 year old 5600 and it is great too but changing to the new time zone and seeing the time at home in one glance is a huge plus, trust me.

[Dpineda]

The G-5600UE-1 has the same look as the DW5600 but has the same features as the GW5000u except multi band.

[sportsracer]

I've owned the GW-5000 (pre U model) for nearly 6 years now. It's by far my favorite G-Shock. I can see what you mean about the looks side of things, for a Casio it's quite plain! But for me, it's the underratedness of it all that draws me in.

[JasonRasmussen]

Got my first G-Shock 5610 three weeks ago, and I love it. It just dissappear on your wrist and is so comfortable. Great size and look with all the features you need.

[iburley_]

I don't agree with the sentiment that every collection needs one, but I definitely enjoy the hell out of mine. I wear a 5600 recolor (with the negative display, I actually don't find it that hard to read) but I have been eyeing that 5000U. In an ideal world they'd release a GBD200 but without the phone connectivity and fitness tracking and with solar charging, atomic syncing, and the countdown timer from the regular squares. I'd cough up a decent chunk of change for that.

[torbjorndahlquist]

Great video!!! I have the same issue with my collecting of Square casios. To day i got my GW-5000U and throw aside my Hamilton field and the apple watch and the rest of the collection of about 300 cheaper and high price swiss and japanese watches. And i love it!

[TLW]

If I may add one thing. I have a number of these watches, and the ability to move my wrist around doing all sorts of things, and bending and twisting my wrist, WITHOUT a crown digging in, leaving a mark, and inflicting pain, is a tremendous benefit.

[ricardodiaz]

I’m into diver and military watches. I have everything from Seiko to Bulova and a handful of micro brands. I was born in 1976, so the DW5600 has always resonated with me.

I went from 0 Squares to 5 😂😂. They are all a variation of the DW5600.

I have the DW5600c 691 and 901, E 1545, E 3229 Fox Fire, and G5600UE Solar.

And I’m still looking for more. I’m obsessed!

[betulaobscura]

GW-5000U is the most elegant and the most classy looking from all G-Shocks! It fits to suits, uniforms, casual clothes...
It has also the original construction type with stainless, screw back case.

[kokonut]

After hours of wondering which G-Shock I should buy, gradually eliminating from my selection, I ended up watching your video where you present the last 3 models that I hesitate between. Awesome xD

[deadonit]

I LOVE your approach to your reviews. You are so personable, informative, funny and just very engaging! Thank you.

[michaelpalm]

I remember the television commercial in the 80's of a Casio g shock being used as a hockey puck being shot at a goaltenders cool! these watches are indestructible

[raksh]

You still need a GM-B5600 (resin bluetooth square) and GMWB 5000 (full metal bluetooth square). The ability to connect to a phone and change settings easily, plus time sync, is superb. The full metal squares have a solid, premium feel, and the resin bluetooth squares have all the functions in a much lighter form.

[Voldnarok]

5000u is the best looking watch for me, I like the stealth look

[dgoody]

I have the 5610. Absolutely love it but man that 5000-U has been speaking to me. Such a beautiful, clean piece.

[VishnuPadmanabhan]

How did I not know you had a watch channel! Just got mine (5600 classic) yesterday and absolutely love it. Binged your mic reviews, now will binge this channel 😄