IN-DEPTH REVIEW: Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000 35th Anniversary Steel & Gold

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6 жыл бұрын

This is a lonnnnng, in-depth review due to the type of watch, so to skip to different segments, follow the times below:
- Packaging and Gold model overview @ 3:00m
- Steel watch overview @ 7:46m
- iPhone App overview @ 14:40m
- Watch functions overview @ 24:16m
- Comparison to other G-Shocks @ 29:35m
- Apple Watch brief comparison @ 36:35m
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@123ILoveOpium 4 жыл бұрын

Great review. Your review has always been the most helpful, most detailed I can find on KZfaq.

@jasonstatham2966 5 жыл бұрын

nice to see people are still into g-shocks. I bought my first g-shock 8 years ago and i still love them to this day. I don't need a smartwatch, g-shock for life! lool

@minutesofwisdom8511 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason Statham

@nxovva 4 жыл бұрын

Jason Statham yeah I liked these watches, no need for smart watches because I got a smart phone

@Vess_Iossifov 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review - I watched it several times :) After a week of looking at reviews and waiting for my money to get the only silver one available in Bulgaria, where I live, at last I got it! I also have a thin wrist - 16.5 cm, but I just pull it off. I have been waiting for a g shock that suits me for 20 years )the first I heard of them) and finally I got it - the perfect g shock, which for me personally extends to the perfect digital watch, both esthetically and functionally.

@Jon81G 6 жыл бұрын

Most in-depth review I've seen yet on this watch. Well done!

@WatchHobbyist 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I felt it was the only way 😄

@gal5334 3 жыл бұрын

Is it only the black dial available now with the gold g shock ??

@scorqio 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting in so much work making this video!

@ianmaw66 5 жыл бұрын

I really like long form reviews, personally. Thanks very much. Please keep them coming, ideally more G-Shocks :)

@issaclee3677 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy because you gave me size information. Thank you.

@SirWolf2018 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the in-depth review, I found it very useful!

@tenshin2002 6 жыл бұрын

Great review, very entertaining. Thanks for sharing!

@WatchHobbyist 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, appreciate it!

@looplop 2 жыл бұрын

Have the blacked out version, before buying i was concerned about the readability of the negative display, but WOW, it got so much better! Getting the Silver one anyway now too! Thanks for the review!

@MrPleers 4 жыл бұрын

I bought one 3 months ago. I absolutely love it.

@johnnyblanco8651 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this tremendously 👌🏼 thank you

@Theoneandonly_artist 5 жыл бұрын

One big bonus of the G- Shock over the Apple watch is that the G-Shock is Solar, so no manual charging of the watch as is required with the Apple watch, and no battery to change for many many years. 👍

@jens-christianpetersen367 5 жыл бұрын

I bought a Tough Solar G-shock in 2010. Never had to change battery, and it's still fully charged. Amazing technology for sure.

@spliffnotes8359 Жыл бұрын

Also... it's a watch. Not a peice of disposable consumer electronics. A watch with real, long term value for your life.

@Yang_Mulia Жыл бұрын

also g shock is timeless, apple watch became obsolete after couple of years

@TheTimLara 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I originally thought the Bluetooth connectivity was a gimmick, but now I see that it's actually really useful. Definitely going to have to look into one of these.

@WatchHobbyist 6 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Tim, best of luck getting one :-)

@electrotab 2 жыл бұрын

Great video review. I have now subscribed. Keep 'em coming!

@Coldestaevadoit 4 жыл бұрын

Good review. I watched 4 other 10-15 minute reviews before this one and wasted my time with them as they were very generic . This was long but worth the time invested. 👌

@Vidar.m 5 жыл бұрын

Currently waiting on my new metal g-shock 😊 to cool to pass up on.

@markyeo2347 5 жыл бұрын

great review, i just got myself the V version.

@KevG1962 6 жыл бұрын

Great review, really tempted

@WatchHobbyist 6 жыл бұрын

I’d recommend it and who knows how long they’ll be available

@stevenuk 6 жыл бұрын

excellent video..

@WatchHobbyist 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven, appreciate it

@stevenuk 5 жыл бұрын

excellent review!

@nathanielpayne8355 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome watch, I'm thinking of getting one! Can you change the functions and settings without the cell phone connectivity? Love that there's finally a gshock that has day-month display!

@FazerWiz 4 жыл бұрын

The big advantage over the Apple Watch is that it doesn't need to be charged. The Apple Watch is a pain when you travel - plugging it in every night.

@bobfrombrisbane1831 6 жыл бұрын

The renovated office looks great. 👍

@WatchHobbyist 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Bob

@scottsterry8119 Жыл бұрын

Really good and extensive review. Thanks for the in-depth review! Just got mine today, as an alternative to my Apple Watch! 😉

@CompetentSalesUSA 5 жыл бұрын

Nice watch, Thank you, good job!

@BetaBuxDelux 5 жыл бұрын

I just got the gold version with a negative display. The gold is brushed in most places so it looks pretty good without being too flashy.

@tonivanlaar9596 Жыл бұрын

Lol without being to flashy it’s a golden watch it stands out even the silver is to flashy for me I like and prefer the black resin version

@jskrawz4611 6 жыл бұрын

I have a G-Shock GA-100CF that I love... The only thing I wear more each day is my wedding ring... Looking to get another G-Shock and this one is super cool!!! Dang... They make so many G-Shocks!!! So hard to decide... Nice video...

@WatchHobbyist 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks and yes I know... wayyyyy too much choice with these but I tend to stick to limited models now so it narrows it down

@danijelvidovic8973 3 жыл бұрын

18:03 I'm actually living and watching this from Zagreb,what a coincidence 😂

@thebird9766 3 жыл бұрын

Danijel Vidović ZDS!

@dinonugget7114 3 жыл бұрын

Ja sam blizu Varaždina bas sam naručio zlatnog!

@danijelvidovic8973 3 жыл бұрын

Kupio prije 6 mjeseci zlatog, jako sam zadovoljan, samo sto su mi na carini uzeli soma kuna tj 25 posto

@neposkim27 6 жыл бұрын

Tks for making this video! How deep it is..

@WatchHobbyist 6 жыл бұрын

Hi I think it’s approx 14mm

@Petronix777 5 жыл бұрын

Verf good and informative review:-) Do You have any information or experience how good the black metal coating is on the bracelett agianst scratches and normal use.... ?? Thanks.

@qazeqaz 6 жыл бұрын

Great video mate!

@WatchHobbyist 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Richard, apologise for the delayed response

@alexandrugrecov8964 2 жыл бұрын

I have a DW 5600 that I coated in matt black steel with old patina, after three years there is no scratch, it looks fantastic at a much lower price.

@Villex93 6 жыл бұрын

They are ridiculous but so cool at the same time

@WatchHobbyist 6 жыл бұрын

Ha! I know what you mean but very recognisable and iconic in their own way

@legolas0029 4 жыл бұрын

that casio is gorgeous !

@ianmaw66 5 жыл бұрын

You could buy a polishing lathe and a Bufflex wheel. This way you could polish out any scratches easily. That is what I do. For the mirror finished part used could use a Cape Cod polishing cloth. Thanks for the video.

@user-zn3wm7pb3w 5 жыл бұрын

Bought the silver one v happy w my purchase

@MrSimon1909 4 жыл бұрын

isnt it steel?

@yuriigorg721 4 жыл бұрын

MrSimon1909 It’s in silver color steel

@nitric75 4 жыл бұрын

bought the polished stainless steel on december last year. loving it

@fleshpie2129 6 жыл бұрын

i was looking for this kind of video for a long time, great job thank you very much, which version you think is nicer?

@WatchHobbyist 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, gold is my favourite. I love it 😄

@ailtonsouza1176 2 жыл бұрын

Para mim o prata.

@RC-jr3th 6 жыл бұрын

ordered mine, can't wait to were it! So far the only watch that caught my attention of Casio

@WatchHobbyist 6 жыл бұрын

You'll love it mate!

@ledyardpritchard4681 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review and because of it I’m buying the steel one! Been looking for a METAL digital watch. It is Stainless steel yes?

@WatchHobbyist 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks and yes, all steel 😊

@ledyardpritchard4681 6 жыл бұрын

I can’t find a retailer! I want one I’m in the US. Where did you get it?

@MrDjvas 5 жыл бұрын

@@ledyardpritchard4681 I just got mine and apparently it came from Switzerland lol, with a note saying it's cold lol

@JohnSmith-ip2ed 4 жыл бұрын

For around 100 dollars nz I made an old gw5600 look like the stainless one. Even comes with all tools needed

@erin0033 5 жыл бұрын

Don't apologise for the length of the video. I'm in it till the end!

@hariji3139 Жыл бұрын

very nice presentation sir. keep it up. please advise how to remove the reminder from the watch/app?

@SteveDion 5 жыл бұрын

From what I gather the gold with positive display is limited edition. All the others (silver, black and gold with negative display) are not limited. Neither 35th anniversary.

@erin0033 5 жыл бұрын

I've only seen the gold version in a negative display. Is yours a limited edition?

@pwally2714 4 жыл бұрын

I have 6 casios (two calculator watches) classic fw, and 3 of those are dw5600. The de5600sk and dw5600bb ( @14:02 ) and dw5600 (forget the code but baby blue on the inside of band and black all around) Thinking of selling it (as I prefer the negative displays).

@KSY55O 6 жыл бұрын

Love these watches

@WatchHobbyist 6 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it :-)

@KSY55O 6 жыл бұрын

@perpetualcheck9634 6 жыл бұрын

Cool review. I’m not sure if I get the point of using the phone to operate the watch. Why not just do it on the watch? But I like that they brought back (from dw5600e) time display while in stopwatch and timer mode. I wish they had that more often.

@simoncrawford350 6 жыл бұрын

Are they both made in Japan? Ps: Great review, thanks!

@matthewevans1209 6 жыл бұрын

Had mine a few weeks now, worth every penny. Even though it cost me way over list price. Great review really helped me on a couple things. Still having trouble working the find phone feature any help please.

@WatchHobbyist 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah that feature seems a little bit hit and miss. I’m not sure I can help with it 😔

@Naptosis 4 жыл бұрын

Are you still having trouble?

@ReformMsia 5 жыл бұрын

Because of scarcities the price gone up crazy. I bought the gold version from a reseller at USD 1,500 (original retail price USD 600)

@gameonegreg 4 жыл бұрын

they are like 450$ now :(

@nxovva 4 жыл бұрын

ReformMsia u got finessed my guy 😂

@mr.angryman3599 4 жыл бұрын

@@nxovva yo for real he did

@yuriposa4012 6 жыл бұрын

Superb review, was wondering if when you send one of the world city times down to watch from the app, does the watch display in text and scroll the city name ( one of the 300)?

@doctoruttley 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it does 👍🏻

@Naptosis 4 жыл бұрын

It scrolls the city name, then shows your local time in the dot matrix display.

@dickierichards 6 жыл бұрын

This looks like a fantastic watch. I fell in love with it at first site. I'm hoping Casio will produce a (hopefully) cheaper steel square g-shock with steel bracelet for the American market. I can't imagine Americans not buying these like crazy, though I doubt Casio will do this; they don't even want to release the g-shock square with the combi bracelet for the American market. Not every likes plastic bracelets.

@WatchHobbyist 6 жыл бұрын

I can see it happening at some point but the module used for this watch will be much better

@raksh9 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you still have the gold model with positive display. They are worth heaps now.

@Naptosis 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the gold version with the positive LCD? I've only seen the gold with the negative display. Great review anyway, really in depth and no fluff!

@WatchHobbyist 4 жыл бұрын

The +ve dial/gold was actually a limited edition at first release. Values were high until the negative display came out.

@KarimDeLakarim 6 жыл бұрын

Nice collection.

@WatchHobbyist 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it's taken many years to get it to where it is.

@raze94 6 жыл бұрын

is the silver version going to be a limited release?

@markomircea6841 4 жыл бұрын

One of the *best* watches you can buy on *Earth*

@Naptosis 4 жыл бұрын

They're certainly the toughest and most accurate!

@tonyholmes198 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant review, can you tell me the limited edition numbers for the gold and stainless ones please? I’ve had an email saying the stainless is back in stock.

@WatchHobbyist 5 жыл бұрын

Gold is now sold out I believe. Steel appears to have become a full production model.

@machina25 5 жыл бұрын

Are you a Tintin fan? Is that the Moon Rocket near the monitor?

@raksh9 4 жыл бұрын

Do you know how rare that gold positive display version has become? No retail outlet has it anymore, it seems to be sold out everywhere. The gold negative display version is readily available, but not the positive.

@syzcrisp 4 жыл бұрын

Great review. Any idea how many of these they made?

@WatchHobbyist 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm not 100% but around 1000 or so I think

@motomissle 4 жыл бұрын

Great video but the B5000 have special display compared to others not mentioned

@asafmenjivar7936 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the review. I am considering buying a watch... i like the looks of the G-shock 's but the prices (for the ones I would like to buy) are close to the apple watch.. I am closer to making my mind up.

@WatchHobbyist 4 жыл бұрын

I think the biggest competition is the Apple Watch, but in a year, it’ll be out of date. In 15 years, you’ll still have the g shock and you can think back to all the adventures you’ve taken it on.

@dowblab 3 жыл бұрын

The Timestamp feature is very cool

@jakejenning6571 5 жыл бұрын

Is it just me or does the plastic from the old modlez feel so much better

@vettedsin 2 жыл бұрын

hey wassup. what did you end up doing with your gold square? i still got my GMW-B5000TFG-9 aka full metal rare unworn with original stickers on it still lol.

@daciannemes Жыл бұрын

Believe me, that’s a tough watch. 1 year on my hand, and barely can notice few small scratches, even that my watch gets heavy hits into walls or other metals as daily basis.

@celestialdrums486 2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to change the positive display to negative display on both? In other reviews the gold has a negative display

@raksh9 Жыл бұрын

Yes, it is possible to change the positive display to negative, there are tutorials on KZfaq. This video features a gold square with positive display because it is the original version, now discontinued. The gold version with negative display came after and is still in production.

@paulodoko29 5 жыл бұрын

Would you guys suggest the gold or the silver as a casual everyday watch? Like work, maybe to the gym and simple cafeteria...

@RCGJR_ 4 жыл бұрын

JsOnMyFeet23 for work and gym? Maybe try other g-shock these full metal ones silver and gold are more of a night out/date night watches

@Naptosis 4 жыл бұрын

Wearing the gold in the gym is gonna make a serious impression!

@marcocastagnetti7086 5 жыл бұрын

Hi there, this video alone deserves a subscribe, there is so much snobbery in the watch world and I am so glad I am not one of them, I love watches at all levels regardless of make and movement, Casio G shock is a fine example I have couple of cheap Casio LCD's that I haven't used since 2006 I came across them the other day they are still working unbelievable.

@WatchHobbyist 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Casio have always made exceptional watches that are highly underrated.

@juiceman977 5 жыл бұрын

Love my DW M5610 as much as I do my Rolex Explorer 1, my Speedmaster and my Seiko Tuna. Never understood why those who have a passion for watches criticise those who are equally as passionate about their watches!

@frooots 5 жыл бұрын

Wonder if there are any more floating online up for grabs

@pixelatedicon6579 5 жыл бұрын

Gold watch looks like it has polished strap links compared to the brushed steel model?

@WatchHobbyist 5 жыл бұрын

Yes the Gold model is very polished

@Rick-ve5lx 4 жыл бұрын

Alarm too quiet, that’s why I sold my GW5000 1jf. Good review.

@WatchHobbyist 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I can imagine that's correct there. I use my phone for an alarm sadly :-D

@sridharkn619 6 жыл бұрын

Hi There I have a question about this model. Does this have message notifications or email notification in this model ? I had this question because it has Bluetooth connection. Let me know about it thanks

@WatchHobbyist 6 жыл бұрын

No, I thought it did to be honest but it’s more for swapping settings with the phone app.

@eugeneshealthproject 4 жыл бұрын

I use to love cassio's databank watches until I started getting phones with memory.

@WatchHobbyist 4 жыл бұрын

The nostalgia value is still there though

@baldrick2352 6 жыл бұрын

I wonder if they'll ever make one using all Titanium. I have a Titanium Samurai and it's quite a bit lighter than the steel one. Doesn't scratch much either. Just a thought. Good video.

@WatchHobbyist 6 жыл бұрын

Titanium actually scratches really easily, but being a seiko, yours may have the Diashield coating. There’s many grades of Titanium which contain different alloys, but whichever they used, I would be all over a Titanium one. Casio have used it before so it’s plausible down the line.

@baldrick2352 6 жыл бұрын

You're right. However I have found that it doesn't scratch the top of the case too much, but on my SKZ205 40th Ann, where the back of the case comes in contact with the clasp, there is some because it's Ti vs Ti. Also, I would like to be on the mailing list for a Ti Gshock Square. Maybe the 40th Anniversary.

@Naptosis 4 жыл бұрын

Did you get the Titanium version in the end? They are super expensive (comparatively).

@michaelk487 5 жыл бұрын

Cool 😎

@venelindermendzhiev3707 5 жыл бұрын

the only think I kinda miss in this watch is that there is no indication for battery on the screen like on gmw 5610. and you have to watch for it on the phone. but overall its absolutely astonishing.

@Naptosis 4 жыл бұрын

I've found that one doesn't even think about charge or the battery. If it gets low, it lets you know.

@1983CHK 6 жыл бұрын

I will get one 😉 thank

@WatchHobbyist 6 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, enjoy it

@ReformMsia 5 жыл бұрын

MissCHENG83 Have u purchase it ?

@d2a1n 6 жыл бұрын

will the regular dw5600 bezel fit?

@sanliho3165 5 жыл бұрын

May I know why for the gold version, some model i saw with black background and some with "grey" background.. is it a setting to it or model dependent?

@andrewdrozdzowski5519 5 жыл бұрын

I believe the lighter background ones were like the limited first editions. Production ones have the black background from what I've seen

@oklahomahank2378 3 жыл бұрын

You can modify them.

@doctoruttley 4 жыл бұрын

This GMW-B5000 is my daily. Rolexes in the safe and gave my Apple Watch to my niece.

@WatchHobbyist 4 жыл бұрын

Still the same a month on from your comment?

@doctoruttley 2 жыл бұрын

Yep!

@immysaiyed2660 11 ай бұрын

Yeah u get this, other watches will retire

@tonymassagli1475 5 жыл бұрын

How come all of the Gold editions don’t come in that box from other reviews I’ve seen?

@lasiqueiros 3 жыл бұрын

That is the gold positive display, limited edition. They came in a special box.

@tonymassagli1475 3 жыл бұрын

@@lasiqueiros ah, that makes sense. I was about to be salty because mine didn’t haha

@DutchHeavyw8 3 жыл бұрын

Why are some screens light and some screens black? Espacially with the gold one's

@DJKISSchitown 5 жыл бұрын

Does anyone have the black steel that they have worn consistently over the past few months? If so, how has it worn over time? Any scratches with daily wear?

@thecowegg 4 жыл бұрын

Both of them are from 35th anniversary? Does it have the word ‘ Project Team Tough ‘?

@eyebidder 6 жыл бұрын

Do you happen to know how to size the strap? Pop out the pins or unscrew perhaps? thanks!

@WatchHobbyist 6 жыл бұрын

The bracelet fits to the watch with spring bars around 14-16mm wide. It’s not really a watch you can buy anything other than Casio straps for, although there are NATO adapters available I think.

@user-tu5tm6kn6k 5 жыл бұрын

@@WatchHobbyist the strap.. Is compatible with D5600 nylon strap?

@abrrodriguez Жыл бұрын

What sizes is it suitable for? since I have a 16.5 cm wrist

@benjaminsoans7335 2 жыл бұрын

I have the steel one and I regret buying it. The hourly signal and the alarm are just not audible in power save mode unless I hold the watch to my ear. If I turn off the power save mode then the hourly signal is audible softly, provided I'm looking at the watch when the minutes turn to 00. Not sure whether I got a damaged piece.

@nightlore000 6 жыл бұрын

100% review!!

@Blank-xz4we 5 жыл бұрын

Does the gold fade how has it held up? Subd and liked btw😁

@WatchHobbyist 5 жыл бұрын

Hi the finish holds up particularly well but you can purchase replacement bezels and bracelets direct from Casio

@Blank-xz4we 5 жыл бұрын

@@WatchHobbyist ty for the reply appreciate it

@akshaysinha1993 5 жыл бұрын

How does the black one look in person?

@redsox7897 5 жыл бұрын

beautiful watch but I would be really scared of accidentally scratching them if I owned one

@Naptosis 4 жыл бұрын

I figure, I've got scars, so it's perfectly normal for a watch I wear every day to have scars too. They serve as reminders of my idiocy as well!

@andrewwindsor2287 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 mine is all scratch up lol looks good tho !!!

@looplop 2 жыл бұрын

Just started watching your video, while i appreciate it, i was wondering about all the scratches on your hands and arms, do you have cats?

@j.r.5803 6 жыл бұрын

They are going to release in EU and US? Or are just for the Asian market? The black and the gold anniversary versions*

@WatchHobbyist 6 жыл бұрын

It's available in the EU and USA for sure. Mine were from the USA.

@j.r.5803 6 жыл бұрын

Watch Hobbyist You know if there is a limit number produced or are a year produce for example. Im going tommorow to my AD ask about those. You like more the gold or the black? I think im feeling both. But seems that the black its 2x the price of the gold. Being the gold around 800 dollars the black should be 1600. Although its more resistant. And as another name behind it besides the aniverssary.

@j.r.5803 6 жыл бұрын

Black seiko photos: forums.watchuseek.com/f17/gmw-b5000-tfc-porter-collaboration-4691809.html

@WatchHobbyist 6 жыл бұрын

Black wouldn't be my choice as I expect it will wear and chip easier than the gold plate. The gold for me is the stand-out piece and it's sold out worldwide incredible quickly too.

@j.r.5803 6 жыл бұрын

Watch Hobbyist Yeah i think im gonna go for the gold. But from what i heard the black version as the most resident version until now. Or they only are trying to justify a 2x price over the gold. Anyway i hope i can get my hands on it. Thanks for the help ;)

@fuck57638 6 жыл бұрын

with bullbar still this is nice😘😘

@WatchHobbyist 6 жыл бұрын

The bull bar would probably scratch this watch tbh

@Naptosis 4 жыл бұрын

@@WatchHobbyist it does. And it's a little too much considering the whole thing is steel anyway. You can get very inexpensive screen protectors that cover the crystal and don't interfere with the display or charging, if one is worried about the crystal (that's what I did).

@pompeylad1977 2 ай бұрын

Did you end up keeping the gold one?

@randomguitarnote8887 4 жыл бұрын

I love mine, i wear it so much i might end up selling my gulfmaster. I just wish it was all brushed, the polished parts gives it that bling bling vibe i dont like.

@randomguitarnote8887 4 жыл бұрын

Dimitri Dragunov not a deal breaker for me but i get your point, even though after almost a year of wearing mine it got so many scars it’s starting to look “brushed” haha

@doctoruttley 4 жыл бұрын

Just brush it. Cover the screen and take a Brillo pad to it. 🤘🏻