I like “Square G-SHOCK” more than any other watch.
- A metal material of G-SHOCK that has fulfilled many years dreams
- Overwhelming existence and coolness
- Completed square G-SHOCK
- Let’s make existence of this the first goal
Full metal “square G-SHOCK”
This is GMW-B5000D
What a cool it is! We fall in love it!
This is the full metal G-SHOCK, GMW-B5000D-1.
The list price is $550.00.
If I think that “G-SHOCK costs $70 to 120”, I would be surprised at the high price.
This G-SHOCK is that fulfills the dreams of fans .
There used to be a pure gold G-SHOCK in old time
The dream is “I want a full metal square G-SHOCK!” .
In 2015, “Pure Gold G-SHOCK” was exhibited only for exhibition.
However, that was limited to the exhibition “not tested for durability” and did not have the durability of G-SHOCK.
After clearing the rigorous test in 2019, the “Pure Gold G-SHOCK”which is limited to 35 pieces worldwide, was released on the 35th anniversary of G-SHOCK .
The price is about $60,000 !!!(7,700,000 in Japanese yen)
I’ve never met anyone who owns it, and I’ve never seen the real watch.
As a square G-SHOCK lover, I would like to see it once.
“Making a full metal square G-SHOCK” was very difficult, and I was longing for it.
Completed technology to make a full metal square G-SHOCK
The turning point was that the pure gold G-SHOCK (G-D5000-9JR) mentioned earlier was put on the market even though it was only 35 pieces.
Based on the knowledge and test data collected at this time, Casio did his best to make a full metal G-SHOCK as a normal model .
A brief explanation of the G-SHOCK model number
The GMW-B5000D introduced this time was released in this way.
The model number is quite impressive.
I will explain the model number of G-SHOCK, briefly.
“DW” as used for DW-5600 is an abbreviation for digital watch and has only basic functions.
“GW” as used for GW-M5610 is an abbreviation for high-performance watches (solar radio waves, etc.)
And the “GMW” used this time is probably the metal version of GW “Metal” .
The first appearance of “B” indicates that “Bluetooth cooperation” has become possible in addition to radio wave solar .
The GW-B5600, which was released six months after the GMW-5000D, also contained a “B”.
The GW-B5600 has almost the same functions as the GMW-5000D. And it is a model that has become a conventional “resin” bezel instead of full metal .
The D at the end means “with a band of metal material”.
(* By the way, the model number of G-SHOCK has become stable only recently, but there are some starts with “G-” saying “I wonder if I wanted to release it as a definitive edition”. And it was according to the law depending on the times ? Don’t you think so that would be nice “somehow it has a meaning like this” without thinking too much.)
Anyway, the existence is the best
The Bluetooth has been added to the functions, the main functions have not changed significantly from the completed GW-M5610 .
(Reference link → GW-M5610U [Special G-SHOCK that repeats updates Additional radio syncing and solar to the original color] )
- Radio syncing
- Tough solar
- Five alarms
- With world clock
- Mute can be set (“beep” sound when the button is pressed)
- Auto light (lights up by tilting your hand)
And so on.
By linking with the Bluetooth, you can set alarms and world clocks with your smartphone.
The battery level display can only be seen from the smartphone app. It’s safer to see the remaining amount only on the watch itself, but it’s almost full for everyday , so I haven’t had any major problems so far.
Above all, the beauty of this watch is its “existence” .
In a Japanese drama, you played the role of an instructor at a strict police academy.
Even if you look at it from a distance, you will notice immediately. You shout wow!
There is also an inverted LCD color in gold, which has an even greater existence .
Besides, so-called all-black ones and
Full metal is quite heavy, so there are color variations which only the band is made of resin .
aditionally, the DW-5600BB and GW-M5610 “inverted LCD” models are cool but have the drawback of being very difficult to see. Although GMW-B5000 is an “STN LCD” which is different from conventional inverted LCDs. increase.
It’s pretty easy to see, so even if you’re thinking “I can’t buy an inverted LCD because it’s hard to see.” Please compare that once to see if you’re satisfied with the visibility .
Do you think digital clocks are not suitable for business?
It is often said that “a suit and a digital watch are useless”.
But anyone started to say that, even though watches haven’t been around for 100 years since they became popular ?
(Although the story has a power of persuasion “the wristwatch itself is useless in a suit in the first place” )
I think that the Apple Watch changed this trend .
Far from being a digital clock, a clock with an LCD screen itself was put on by a wealthy and decent office worker, so on the contrary. I feel that digital clocks are becoming more comfortable .
In particular, Japanese people are pretty concerned about such manners, but I hope they can learn more and more without worrying about them.
Especially, this GMW-B5000D is good.
The dial is digital, however at first glance, it has a brilliance like jewelry, and its presence is outstanding.
The weight is also fatally heavy for a G-SHOCK (this watch weighs 167g, and the DW-5600E weighs 53g, which is three times the weight!), But it is lighter than a luxury brand watch.
How is it? Would you like to wear it on your arm?
Characteristic
The back cover is a screw back.
There is a notation of MADE IN JAPAN and it is made in Japan, of course.
The screw back and full metal things are bouncing back to the weight and weigh 167g, unwillingly.
As a caveat when I use it, it is “quite easily scratched” .
In case urethane resin, no scratches will be found even if it hits a little, but since it is stainless metal. It will be scratched immediately. Is it possible the arm is shaken due to being heavy?
As it’s an expensive watch, so I’m pretty shocked if I don’t think “The scratches are G-SHOCK, no, the medal of a wristwatch!”
Finally, this watch is a very satisfying watch that can be said to be the “achievement point of the square G-SHOCK .”
If you buy the DW-5600E or GW-M5610 for the time being and thought “Square G-SHOCK is okay” , why not get great satisfaction here?
It is a recommended watch as the highest peak of the square G-SHOCK .
My GMW-B5000D. Fall in love just by looking at it!
spec
| Model name | GMW-B5000D-1 |
| Size (L x W x T) | 49.3 x 43.2 x 13 mm |
| weight | 167g |
| Band material | Stainless steel |
| Bezel material | Stainless steel |
| feature | radio time syncing tough solar full auto light LED backlight operation sound ON / OFF Bluetooth link |