CASIO digital watch G-SHOCK GW-M5610U [Special G-SHOCK that repeats updates Additional radio syncing and solar to the original color]

I like “Square G-SHOCK” more than any other watch.

“Square G-SHOCK” with the same coloring as the original G-SHOCK

This is GW-M5610U-1

Whatever, you can’t miss the same coloring as the original G-SHOCK DW-5000 .

This is now the legendary first G-SHOCK DW-5000C

At first glance, you can see that the first generation and the GW-M5610U introduces this time which has the same coloring .

Currently, only the GW-M5610U is allowed to have the same coloring as the first model that can be purchased at a reasonable price . There is a special feeling.

Nowadays of 2022, the best G-SHOCK that has the latest features and cost performance is the GW-M5610U, only.

Most people will be satisfied with this model.

The list price is $ 140.0 in dollars.

This watch with a automatic radio time syncing and Tough solar, it is lighter and thinner than the first generation

At first glance, it looks like the same shape as the DW-5600E, but it is a convincing G-SHOCK that has almost all the functions required for a wristwatch, such as a “automatic radio time syncing”, “solar charging”, and “LED backlight” .

Another feature, the shape of the bezel of the GW-M5610U is different from that of DW-5000 and DW-5600. It will be a little smaller and thinier and easy to use.

Since this GW-M5610 is quite popular, this form is sometimes called “5610 series” .

Reference

• 1st generation DW-5000C Case size (H × W × D): 48.9 × 42.8 ×13.5mm
• DW-5600E Case size (H × W × D): 48.9 × 42.8 × 13.4mm
• GW-M5610U Case size (H × W × D): 46.7 x 43.2 x 12.7 mm

The size is quite different!

I like the G-SHOCK,personally which looks the same, it seems to be evolving little by little.
(However, you can also understand the voice of enthusiastic fans who say that the same size and size as 5000/5600 is the best!)

This model of G-SHOCK that has been updated several times and has been cherished so far

This model becomes a special model with the title of “U” . (“U” is probably an acronym for Update.)

It has been updated and renewed twice so far , and there is no other model like this.

You can read Casio’s strong desire to improve its functions with this shape .

It is a model that is so “basic of the basics” and so important .

At the time of release, GW-M5600 was not “5610” from the beginning

Actually , when it was first released (January 2008), the model number was “GW-M5600” . It was not the 5610 of the “5610 series” that is being called now .

However, the advancedness of having a “automatic radio time syncing and solar” was a shock, and the discount rate was not as high as it is now, so everyone was longing for it.

The added functions compared to the DW-5600 introduced earlier are

It has been added quite a bit. I like the mute function of the operation sound . Easy to operate even in a quiet environment.

There was a color that adopted a Composite Band

I also was a shocked that “All Black G-SHOCK” was released at this time, and this black G-SHOCK became a gorgeous three-fold band called “Composite Band” instead of urethane band .

The square G-SHOCK was all urethane bands, but I was shocked by the three-fold band which appeared in earnest.

This is a band that pursues strength, lightness, and comfort, which is called a metal core, “the inside is metal and the exterior is resin”, that was the best in terms of comfort.

The design is also rugged and cool with a pattern like “non-slip iron plate” engraved on it. (For Japanese people, it may be understood that “it looks like it is written in the Workman logo”.)

First update GW-M5610

After that, it was updated to “GW-M5610” in March 2012, and at this time, the reception area of ​​the automatic radio time syncing clock increased from 5 to 6 (receivable in China), and the dial notation changed from “MULTI BAND 5” to “MULTI” . It became “BAND 6” .

I think that Casio changed the model number from 5600 to 5610 with the intention of powering it up a little, but the model number 5610 is uniquely the 10th digit has increased, and from here the 5000/5600 series. It came to be called a bezel and a 5610 series bezel .

The glorious “5610 series” name started here .

Second update given the title of “U”

Then, in July 2021, it became the current model number “GW-M5610U”, and “U” was added and evolved. There were major updates such as the backlight becoming an LED.

Although past models have been temporarily resold for revival, there is no other model that has been updated and normally sold in this way. And it has been given a “special position in the G-SHOCK series”.

Some shortcomings have been up to now and have also been improved

Improvement point 1

• “Hour” of hours, minutes and seconds is displayed in the upper right column of the stopwatch, indicating 0 hours is also displayed “0H” between 0 minutes and 60 minutes.

the “current time” was displayed on the DW-5600 .

Even using a stopwatch, we need to “know the current time!”

So, this has been improved so that the “current time” is displayed on the GW-M5610U, which has been renewed and added “U” !

Improvement point 2

• Light lighting time is short

With the normal battery-powered DW-5600, the lighting time of the light button was pressed was 2 seconds .

With the GW-M5600, this was reduced to 1.5 seconds, and I often thought , “I couldn’t read the time in such a short time!”
Perhaps it is “to make the solar battery longer” and “to turn it on frequently just by tilting the hand with the auto light”.

However, this has also been improved so that it evolves to “U”, it can be set to either 1.5 seconds or 3 seconds .

As a result, the shortcomings of the GW-M5610 has been almost eliminated, and it can be said that it is in perfect shape. It has become the best square G-SHOCK that can be recommended to everyone.

I was worried about the GW-M5610 would disappear …

From now on , it’s a story that I personally thought about .

The GW-M5600 was released in January 2008, and the GW-M5610U was released in July 2021.

Shortly before that, in October 2018, the GW-B5600, which is thought to be the successor to the GW-M5610, was released .

At this time, I was a little worried, “Maybe the GW-M5610 will disappear?”

There were three reasons why I was so worried because of the characteristics of the GW-B5600 .

Reason 1

In addition to “radio syncing” and “solar”, the GW-B5600 has “Bluetooth (Bluetooth)” as a new function , and it was possible to set the clock by linking with the G-SHOCK app. Smartphones are a natural era, and I think it will be the era of Bluetooth from now on.

Reason 2

In addition, there was a model with a “Resin Composite Band” that replaced the “Composite Band” used in the GW-M5600BC . However the fine resin band is also the best,t I was personally worried that the Composite Band would disappear. Personally, I also like the rugged and strong design of the Composite Band.

Reason 3

The GW-B5600 has take into service the same bezel size as the original “5000/5600 series” G-SHOCK .

The GW-M5610 is said to be the “5610 series” and is a little smaller and thinner than the original G-SHOCK DW-5000 and DW-5600. Therefore, the bezel is not compatible, and customizing this, you have to worry about “5600 series or 5610 series” .

Since many people think also that the size of the first generation is the highest , I was worried that the size of the “5000/5600 series” will be the only one in the future, and the 5610 series will be abandoned .

However, this 5610 series is comfortable and easy to put on your arm.  I also love the size of the M5610 and like it.

In this way, bad things overlap for GW-M5610, I was wondering if the main “square G-SHOCK” in the future will be GW-B5600 or GW-M5610 will disappear … It was a pleasure to see the release of the GW-M5610U .

Imagine why the GW-M5610U was released

From here you can imagine. The GW-B5600 was a little unpopular.

Actually, I also jumped in and bought it when the GW-B5600 was released, but it’s not very popular.

The first design color with a red frame was not released, and it was an ambitious model with a new design far away.

There is no normal liquid crystal (gray), only golden liquid crystal and inverted liquid crystal. Speaking of ambitious, but … it became a little “hmm”. I bought it after all!

The size of M5610 is certainly different from the first generation. I also know that many people say the first generation is supreme. Therefore, the GW-B5600 may have become the size of the first generation.

Therefore, I was quite worried about the 5610 system would disappear …

However, it was the release of the “U”.

Renewed and released as the GW-M5610U.

I remember being very shocked and happy at this time.

As expected,

Imagine that you received a voice saying that.

variation

The “Black G-SHOCK” introduced earlier for the GW-M5600 is also being released as a “U”. And the Composite Band is also adopted, and it will continue to be sold !

It’s all black! It’s so cool.

Previously, there were an orange LCD model and a green LCD model, which were standardized, but they disappeared when they became “U”.

Personally, I own this orange LCD and I like it very much.

The blue LCD was recently released instead. This is also a very cohesive design and is cool.

Exterior features

The back cover is a panel back .

Moreover, it is more stylish and less sweaty than the DW-5600E, making it very comfortable.

This is the back cover of the GW-M5610 system.

On the other hand, the back cover of the 5600 series has a feeling of sweating a little in the summer.

This is the back cover of the 5600 system.

The GW-5610 itself is thinner, and I feel that it is even easier to use than the DW-5600E for everyday use.

Since the band is the basic one of the square G-SHOCK, it can be replaced with urethane band, Composite Band, Resin Composite Band, etc.

The bezel is not compatible. The DW-5600E and GW-M5610U have different shapes and different button positions. (The “difference between 5600 series and 5610 series” often seen on custom sites refers to this.)

Therefore, if you are a G-SHOCK fan who likes customs and enjoys replacing the bezel, you need to be careful.

Back cover of my DW-5600 and GW-M5610

Speaking of solar and radio syncing G-SHOCK, this watch

Speaking of G-SHOCK, I think that the image of solar and radio cyncing is strong these days.

The GW-M5610U is a wristwatch which anyone can buy. There is also a sense of security in the “updated” G-SHOCK that you can’t find anywhere else.

I think it is really good that the 5610 system and the Composite Band continuing.

I bought it in the GW-M5600 era, but it’s still working and it’s the watch I’ve been using for the longest time in my life.

If you buy it now , I think it’s the G-SHOCK that has the best balance between price and function .

it’s recommended.

spec

Model name	GW-M5610U-1
Size (L x W x T)	46.7 x 43.2 x 12.7 mm
weight	52 g
Band material	Urethane * Model number BC is a Bomposite Band
Bezel material	Urethane
feature	radio time syncing tough solar full auto light LED backlight operation sound ON / OFF