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dr35mm · 28 May 2019, 03:50 AM

Hey guys,

I’m buying a Casio GShock Full metal square as a fun watch, 0 f’s given watch to replace my Seiko Turtle. Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences with it, also, I’m between the Black and Silver version since the Gold may be a bit too shiny but maybe I can get one as well down the road. Any thoughts and enabling photos will be highly appreciated!

Thanks!

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benlee · 28 May 2019, 06:34 AM

Big fan of this watch and I have both the silver and gold version.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=662927

Slider817 · 28 May 2019, 08:26 AM

Looks very cool, don’t really care for the Bluetooth, but I guess it helps justify the high price. Personally I like the very light simple G-Shocks best.

I would go for the Gold model, looks like a fun watch to wear.

konkret · 28 May 2019, 10:34 AM

I got the gold one, thinking of it as a sort of novelty item, not really suiting my style or character, and didn’t expect it to get a lot of wrist time. I am surprised how much I like it and how often I wear it. Then I also got the black one, but don’t wear it at all.

If you are in the market for a black one you could consider the new patinated black version GMW-B5000V. In the phots it looks more interesting than the regular black.

Vaxe · 28 May 2019, 12:08 PM

Have the full black metal, would recommend

dr35mm · 29 May 2019, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaxe

Have the full black metal, would recommend

Mind sharing some photos please?

Thanks!

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donut · 28 May 2019, 06:39 PM

Cool watches. I have both gold and silver version. Gold version recommended as you said it’s a fun watch for you ;)

1William · 28 May 2019, 09:30 PM

I like the watch but not the price.

CoveWatch · 29 May 2019, 02:53 AM

Looks super cool.. I really like it and was considering getting one along with a smaller version for my son to match.

mmalek1 · 29 May 2019, 10:19 AM

I recently picked up this one. For a square, this one has some weight to it even on the rubber strap. The backlight is great and the buttons are enlarged making it much easier to use. I got this one to try out the Bluetooth updating, but i am thinking of letting it go as i enjoy my old gw5000 much more often.

stockae92 · 29 May 2019, 10:45 AM

I am a fan of G-Shock, but the only square I own is the vintage DW5600C. I have had GW5000 and GMW-B5000D. But nothing feels like the vintage model.

I actually like having Bluetooth connection for setting and configuring the watch. But I think I like "more" for analog model with screwdown crown. Cause now I really have no reason to unscrew the crown when all the configuration can be done in the app.

back to the topic, I have had a GMW-B5000D before, but I didn't really like it (which surprised me cause I thought I would love it). It could be the over-all weight, could be the lugs / end links that are not full articulated, could be all the shiny bits, I never really like the idea of DLC mid case, or all of the above. Maybe I would like it more if they would give it a "MR-G" treatment and give it a more refined finish.

I ended up with the new GWR-B1000, this one I like a lot more. Just feels like what a G-Shock should be. :)

The GMW-B5000 is not a bad watch, its just not for me.

glamorama · 31 May 2019, 05:43 PM

At first I bought the full metal GMW-B5000, it’s a cool piece but didn’t wear it. Too much gimmick, shiny metal and so on but mostly because bracelet end links flair out enormously. If it would bend straight down I’d wear it. Tried to remove it but turns out the screws connecting bracelet to case is fake.

Then got GW-5000 straight from Japan which is almost the same but in rubber. It’s a more premium movement, with metal screw down case back and softer rubber, than the normal G-Shocks. The GW is my beater watch and used for sauna, swimming etc.

Finally I got the GMW-5000 in metal and rubber. This one is the absolute sweet spot for me, right weight, good finished metal but the comfortable rubber band as well. I wear this one around the house but lately I’ve been using it a little whenever whereas before I’d never be seen dead in anything but mechanical watch.

importstunna · 31 May 2019, 06:19 PM

I have the silver one with rubber, see my thread about it below. While it's cool and I like it, I don't think it's worth the price haha.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=656233

epc2 · 1 June 2019, 01:44 AM

I had the Silver with Rubber strap , returned it because couldn't get a good fit (was between holes on the strap) , I think they're super cool , I'm considering getting the black full metal since it has micro adjustments on the clasp.

I also think they're overpriced , but they're very cool.

Travelller · 9 January 2020, 12:43 PM

Some fun with mine on the 1st day of...

monsters · 9 January 2020, 02:55 PM

Great build quality for the price. Got rid of mine though after a while because it was an anchor and didn’t really fit the ethos of a G square to me.

Happily reverted back to my resin/carbon fiber square ad my beater

stockae92 · 10 January 2020, 04:16 AM

Casio released (and discontinued) the full titanium metal square in both DLC black and camo (with sapphire crystal). Here's the camo version.

Travelller · 10 January 2020, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by stockae92

Casio released (and discontinued) the full titanium metal square in both DLC black and camo (with sapphire crystal). Here's the camo version...

Is that not the most awesome square...

BSG75 · 11 January 2020, 07:55 AM

I recently got the steel and rubber model. It’s been getting a lot of wrist time.

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astewartconst · 11 January 2020, 01:37 PM

Get the titanium camo version if you can find one. Really cool piece and when you consider its full titanium, camouflage dlc coated, blue tooth, the price doesn’t seem so crazy

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stockae92 · 11 January 2020, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by astewartconst

Get the titanium camo version if you can find one. Really cool piece and when you consider its full titanium, camouflage dlc coated, blue tooth, the price doesn’t seem so crazy

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Also sapphire crystal (AR coating on the inside), the caseback is brushed and DLC (the SS version is polished and DLC), bracelet uses pin and collar (same as MRG, instead of mini springbars in the SS bracelet)

EdwardC · 11 January 2020, 03:41 PM

Saw the camo version in Tokyo airport but it's a bit too pricy...

Joey5622 · 11 January 2020, 03:59 PM

How much is it? Good looking watch!

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drefrank · 12 January 2020, 01:35 AM

Got this almost half right. One is kind of square. The other one not so much.

Ny325 · 13 January 2020, 04:38 PM

They look cool. I prefer the classic DW5600 BB though.

kwingy · 13 January 2020, 07:10 PM

I have the metal square on rubber and had the all metal silver one as well.
I've since sold the all metal and bought the all gold one. Just a sucker for their negative displays. Love the no nonsense look, the idea of a watch that you never have to worry about time, the auto adjust time function and the water resistant.
I mean I've played all sports with this watch, swimming, football, squash, running, climbing and its literally stress free ownership.
I had reservations of the all gold but in real life it's quite muted the gold and the bracelet is really comfortable.
I know people say it's expensive for what it is but in this day and age what isn't really. The metal G-Shocks are a solid watch that will outlive you. And I got mine on sale if you shop around.

kwingy · 13 January 2020, 10:09 PM

I should add the Camo version is readily available and not discontinued in the UK. It's available on the GSHOCK website just now but the sum of money is mind blowing. I draw the line at that figure!

walds11 · 20 January 2020, 11:13 PM

The G-Shock Titanium camo model is really nice, but pricey for a frigg’in G-Shock. $1,600

What about this one? Pretty basic with a camo theme.

https://www.gshock.com/watches/digital/gm5600b-3

How do these things wear? Large? small?

jolarbear · 21 January 2020, 11:39 AM

I have one and really like it. I have the plain steel and find that you can wear it with anything and it just works. Would highly recommend.

Devildog · 25 January 2020, 12:33 AM

Tried some of these on today (all metal and metal/resin strap)

Felt like a really high quality item. Very tempted

28 May 2019, 03:50 AM	#1
dr35mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Peter Location: Caribbean Watch: BB58 Posts: 2,398	Thoughts on Casio G Shock Full Metal Square Hey guys, I’m buying a Casio GShock Full metal square as a fun watch, 0 f’s given watch to replace my Seiko Turtle. Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences with it, also, I’m between the Black and Silver version since the Gold may be a bit too shiny but maybe I can get one as well down the road. Any thoughts and enabling photos will be highly appreciated! Thanks! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Present: BB58 \| BB36 \| GMW-B5000D-1JF \| 6900-PT80 Past: 16610LN \| 16622 \| 116610LN \| 214270

28 May 2019, 06:34 AM	#2
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	Big fan of this watch and I have both the silver and gold version. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=662927 __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

29 May 2019, 10:19 AM	#10
mmalek1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Virginia Watch: This one. Posts: 1,760	I recently picked up this one. For a square, this one has some weight to it even on the rubber strap. The backlight is great and the buttons are enlarged making it much easier to use. I got this one to try out the Bluetooth updating, but i am thinking of letting it go as i enjoy my old gw5000 much more often. __________________ ♛16610LV, ♛116710BLNR, ♛214270, ♛116610LN, ♛216570, ♛116900, ♛16600, ΩWorldtimer, ΩSpeedmaster Silver Snoopy 45th and 50th, ΩSpeedmaster ST1, ΩCK859, Seiko Alpinist SPB089, Casio Oceanus S100, Ball DM1020

29 May 2019, 10:45 AM	#11
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,964	I am a fan of G-Shock, but the only square I own is the vintage DW5600C. I have had GW5000 and GMW-B5000D. But nothing feels like the vintage model. I actually like having Bluetooth connection for setting and configuring the watch. But I think I like "more" for analog model with screwdown crown. Cause now I really have no reason to unscrew the crown when all the configuration can be done in the app. back to the topic, I have had a GMW-B5000D before, but I didn't really like it (which surprised me cause I thought I would love it). It could be the over-all weight, could be the lugs / end links that are not full articulated, could be all the shiny bits, I never really like the idea of DLC mid case, or all of the above. Maybe I would like it more if they would give it a "MR-G" treatment and give it a more refined finish. I ended up with the new GWR-B1000, this one I like a lot more. Just feels like what a G-Shock should be. :) The GMW-B5000 is not a bad watch, its just not for me. __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

31 May 2019, 05:43 PM	#12
glamorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: Benelux Posts: 1,920	Thoughts on Casio G Shock Full Metal Square At first I bought the full metal GMW-B5000, it’s a cool piece but didn’t wear it. Too much gimmick, shiny metal and so on but mostly because bracelet end links flair out enormously. If it would bend straight down I’d wear it. Tried to remove it but turns out the screws connecting bracelet to case is fake. Then got GW-5000 straight from Japan which is almost the same but in rubber. It’s a more premium movement, with metal screw down case back and softer rubber, than the normal G-Shocks. The GW is my beater watch and used for sauna, swimming etc. Finally I got the GMW-5000 in metal and rubber. This one is the absolute sweet spot for me, right weight, good finished metal but the comfortable rubber band as well. I wear this one around the house but lately I’ve been using it a little whenever whereas before I’d never be seen dead in anything but mechanical watch.

28 May 2019, 08:26 AM	#3
Slider817 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: William Location: New York Watch: Journe, AP & Lange Posts: 868	Looks very cool, don’t really care for the Bluetooth, but I guess it helps justify the high price. Personally I like the very light simple G-Shocks best. I would go for the Gold model, looks like a fun watch to wear.

28 May 2019, 10:34 AM	#4
konkret "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: WAW, PL Posts: 24	I got the gold one, thinking of it as a sort of novelty item, not really suiting my style or character, and didn’t expect it to get a lot of wrist time. I am surprised how much I like it and how often I wear it. Then I also got the black one, but don’t wear it at all. If you are in the market for a black one you could consider the new patinated black version GMW-B5000V. In the phots it looks more interesting than the regular black.

28 May 2019, 12:08 PM	#5
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	Have the full black metal, would recommend

28 May 2019, 06:39 PM	#7
donut "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Jerry Location: Unseen Thailand Watch: LN/LV/BLNR Posts: 543	Cool watches. I have both gold and silver version. Gold version recommended as you said it’s a fun watch for you ;)

28 May 2019, 09:30 PM	#8
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	I like the watch but not the price.

29 May 2019, 02:53 AM	#9
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Looks super cool.. I really like it and was considering getting one along with a smaller version for my son to match.

31 May 2019, 06:19 PM	#13
importstunna "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: World Watch: BLNR Posts: 855	I have the silver one with rubber, see my thread about it below. While it's cool and I like it, I don't think it's worth the price haha. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=656233

1 June 2019, 01:44 AM	#14
epc2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Fl Watch: 116610LV,Pam etc. Posts: 1,328	I had the Silver with Rubber strap , returned it because couldn't get a good fit (was between holes on the strap) , I think they're super cool , I'm considering getting the black full metal since it has micro adjustments on the clasp. I also think they're overpriced , but they're very cool.

9 January 2020, 12:43 PM	#15
Travelller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: VIE Watch: my sig. ;) Posts: 3,091	Some fun with mine on the 1st day of... __________________ Traveller - Genève * Melbourne * Miami * Wien Breitling AVI 765r Navitimer 806r Omega 3572.50 SM300MC Speedy Tuesday Caliber 321 Panerai 111 217 233 Rolex 16600 126600 Seiko SBGA125 SBDX001 SLA017 SLA025 SLA033 Tudor 5B GMT Zénith A386ME Other Mühle Glashütte S.A.R. Flieger Chronoswiss Tora

9 January 2020, 02:55 PM	#16
monsters "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Posts: 44	Great build quality for the price. Got rid of mine though after a while because it was an anchor and didn’t really fit the ethos of a G square to me. Happily reverted back to my resin/carbon fiber square ad my beater

10 January 2020, 04:16 AM	#17
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,964	Casio released (and discontinued) the full titanium metal square in both DLC black and camo (with sapphire crystal). Here's the camo version. __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

11 January 2020, 07:55 AM	#19
BSG75 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Tennessee Watch: GS SPGN029 Posts: 157	I recently got the steel and rubber model. It’s been getting a lot of wrist time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 January 2020, 01:37 PM	#20
astewartconst "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 453	Get the titanium camo version if you can find one. Really cool piece and when you consider its full titanium, camouflage dlc coated, blue tooth, the price doesn’t seem so crazy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 January 2020, 03:41 PM	#22
EdwardC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pacific Posts: 3,602	Saw the camo version in Tokyo airport but it's a bit too pricy...

11 January 2020, 03:59 PM	#23
Joey5622 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 114	How much is it? Good looking watch! Sent from my SM-N975F using Tapatalk

12 January 2020, 01:35 AM	#24
drefrank 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 921	Got this almost half right. One is kind of square. The other one not so much. Attached Images

13 January 2020, 04:38 PM	#25
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,890	They look cool. I prefer the classic DW5600 BB though.

13 January 2020, 07:10 PM	#26
kwingy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: UK Posts: 1,369	I have the metal square on rubber and had the all metal silver one as well. I've since sold the all metal and bought the all gold one. Just a sucker for their negative displays. Love the no nonsense look, the idea of a watch that you never have to worry about time, the auto adjust time function and the water resistant. I mean I've played all sports with this watch, swimming, football, squash, running, climbing and its literally stress free ownership. I had reservations of the all gold but in real life it's quite muted the gold and the bracelet is really comfortable. I know people say it's expensive for what it is but in this day and age what isn't really. The metal G-Shocks are a solid watch that will outlive you. And I got mine on sale if you shop around.

13 January 2020, 10:09 PM	#27
kwingy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: UK Posts: 1,369	I should add the Camo version is readily available and not discontinued in the UK. It's available on the GSHOCK website just now but the sum of money is mind blowing. I draw the line at that figure!

20 January 2020, 11:13 PM	#28
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	The G-Shock Titanium camo model is really nice, but pricey for a frigg’in G-Shock. $1,600 What about this one? Pretty basic with a camo theme. https://www.gshock.com/watches/digital/gm5600b-3 How do these things wear? Large? small? __________________ Adam

21 January 2020, 11:39 AM	#29
jolarbear "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Toronto Posts: 6	I have one and really like it. I have the plain steel and find that you can wear it with anything and it just works. Would highly recommend.

25 January 2020, 12:33 AM	#30
Devildog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: UK Watch: ^^^ for now Posts: 5,797	Tried some of these on today (all metal and metal/resin strap) Felt like a really high quality item. Very tempted __________________ Past: 6239 (yes, I know...), 16610, 16600, 116515, 116613LN, 126600, 126711 CHNR Present: 16600, 116509, Cartier Santos Green.

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