I like “square G-SHOCK” more than any watch.
This site has introduced many square Casio watches.
This time, the theme is “Which is better, a ’round clock’ or a ‘square clock’?”
- Clocks are originally “round”
- Digital is “square”
- The charm of a digital but round clock
I really like squares. Be based on, I would like to reiterate the appeal of round watches.
clocks are round
When you think of a round clock, what comes to mind?
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Casio’s masterpiece “MQ-24” . Simple is best, one of the most beautiful watches in the world.
It is also called the “Pope Model” because it was once worn by the Pope Francis.
The fact that the Pope wore this watch which was cheap and popular, rather than a luxurious and expensive watch, made him feel familiar and gained a good reputation.
The clock is said to have originated from the sundial. Something like this image.
Because they were made to match the shadow of the sun, watches are inherently “round” .
So for a round clock,
- Because it is the shape of the original clock, there is a sense of familiarity
- It is easy to visually understand ‘how much time is left’ and ‘I have progressed so far’
There is an advantage.
The digital clock is square
On the other hand,Digital clocksare square.
Because we only want to display numbers, so a square space is enough.
So originally, a square digital clock is enough.
The world’s most famous digital watch CASIO F-91W is a typical example.
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In fact, both square and round modules have the same contents
This time, let’s think about the appeal and advantages of a round digital watch.
It’s a digital but round clock .
This site specializes in square watches, but round digital watches also have a mysterious charm .
In fact, the round digital clock is Casio’s specialty.
Casio is good at selling square modules with round bezels .
Round Casio Collection (Cheap Casio) A171 is here.
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Don’t you feel the charm of the round shape?
Advantages of digital but round clocks
- Watches are originally round, so I feel a sense of familiarity
- Even though it is digital, choosing a circle can appeal to your commitment
- Because it is round, it fits well on the skin.
On the other hand, here is the square Casio Collection (Cheap Casio) A158 .
Actually, both modules of these two models are “No.593”, so the modules inside are the same.
In other words, only the bezel is made from a square to a circle.
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How to search for manuals by module number
I believe there is a 3- or 4-digit number enclosed in a square on the back cover of your CASIO watch . You can see the manual by entering this number on the Casio manual page .
Even on Casio’s site, it appeals with an image of these two models side by side.
It seems that they are daringly emphasizing that they are sibling models.
Square and round G-SHOCK have the same contents
This method of “changing the bezel of the square watch module to a round one” is also used in G-SHOCK.
If you look at the back cover of G-SHOCK, you can see the module number.
Square and round G-SHOCK have the same contents.
For example, the following two models. Doesn’t it look “totally different”?
You may have figured it out by now.
The only difference between these two models is that the outer bezel is square or round and the internal modules are the same.
The manual linked from the DW-5600E and the round DW-5750 are
both the same manual.
These two models have the same module inside.
Actually, this is a famous story for old G-SHOCK fans,
- Square bezel (5600) and Round bezel (5700) are the same modules.
That’s a well-known fact.
The 40th anniversary commemorative model has released a model that can be exchanged for “square ⇔ round”!
Although the above fact was known to the fans, it was treated as an “open secret” without being mentioned by Casio .
Meanwhile, as a 40th anniversary model, a “square ⇔ round” interchangeable model will be released .
Surprise.
Here it is, DWE-5657RE-1
It is hot that both “56” indicating square and “57” indicating circle are included in the model number!
At first glance, a black, square G-SHOCK like the DW-5600BB ( introductory article ) looks like nothing out of the ordinary .
In fact, you can swap the square 5600 bezel and the round 5700 bezel.
Of course, there is also a special specification that seems to be the 40th anniversary model.
It can be said that the model finally came out.
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Square G-SHOCK
After reaffirming the charm of round and square, from here on, we will recommend square and round G-SHOCK, respectively.
First of all, it is the GW-M5601U, the only model that is currently the easiest to use with radio solar and is the first model color allowed.
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Next is the GMW-B5000D, a full metal model that is the ultimate goal of the square G-SHOCK.
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Although it is quite difficult to obtain, the MRG-B5000B is the first high-end line “MR-G” model of the square type G-SHOCK.
Titanium provides both lightness and durability. You can taste the texture of this.
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These models are also sold with a protective film to prevent scratches.
The sizes of 5000 and 5600 are slightly different, so please compare the product description carefully before purchasing.
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Reference article
[5600series and 5610series]Introduction to the square casio digital watch G-SHOCK [Bezel Differences]
Another attractive “square G-SHOCK”
I would like to introduce another attractive square type G-SHOCK.
Here is the square G-SHOCK “5500 model” that is neither 5000 nor 5600.
It is a design that emphasizes “square” more.
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There is also a model called GW-5510 with radio solar . Now out of production and hard to find.
Round G-SHOCK
As for the round G-SHOCK, the DW-5700 series introduced earlier is popular.
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In fact, the 6900 series is even more popular worldwide .
It’s fun to see the “three eyes” filling up as the seconds progress .
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The large “G” on the light button also feels like something special.
All-black models and metal cover models have also been released, and many collaboration models have also been released.
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A very popular G-SHOCK that combines squares and circles
The analog G-SHOCK which is a companion to the square G-SHOCK, announced by Casio official as “made from a square design”, will be the popular ” 2100 series”.
This model has a good design that combines “square” and “circle”.
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Thin, light and great.
With a thickness of only 11.8mm, it is the thinnest among all G-SHOCK models.
Here is the review article
CASIO digital watch G-SHOCK GA-2100 [Because Casio says it is based on the square G-SHOCK]
This all-black model made the popularity of the GA-2100 immovable. GA-2100-1A1.
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The 2100 series also has a full metal model.
It is cool.
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They also sell protective films.
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So, I reconfirmed the appeal of square watches and round watches!
I hope that this article will be of some help to you.