Thoughts on GW5000

Americandave · Post by **Americandave** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 3:27 am

I’m currently thinking of buying one from Seiya - any current or former owners want to weigh in? It’s expensive for a g shock quartz but has a ton of features. I’d appreciate some first hand views

tattoo chef · Post by **tattoo chef** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 12:19 pm

It’s the same as the All Metal, minus the Bluetooth. While the All Metal is very pricey, I do love it and have been wearing it a lot. I don’t know if I would pay $300 for the rubber version, but if you plan on beating it up or don’t want something that will get scratched that you have to brush from time to time, go for it.

Granted there are cheaper square versions out there.

Here’s my full review and video on the Metal one.

https://www.watchreport.com/casio-g-sh ... ch-review/

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JohnnyR. · Post by **JohnnyR.** » Thu Oct 11, 2018 10:46 am

GW5000 band after 18 months.jpg

The band is more supple than the 5600, but my GW-5000-1JF bought new in FEB2017 already has cosmetic surface cracking on the band and the most frequently used adjustment hole is beginning to tear. I just this week ordered a new band for $25. Still, I very much abuse my watches and have worn this 5000 constantly for 18 months.

The display is very clear, and the more muted coloration of the face is in my opinion less garish than the 5600. While making the watch a bit heavy on the wrist compared to the 5600, the screw-down case back is reassuringly solid and promises to be more reliable in the long term.

Would I do it over again? Yes.

TIMUR · Post by **TIMUR** » Wed Nov 21, 2018 2:02 pm

https://www.breachbangclear.com/casio-g-shock-5000/

Little write-up I did a while back

deepcdvr · Post by **deepcdvr** » Thu Nov 22, 2018 8:00 pm

Great writ up, Tim!

BBK357 · Post by **BBK357** » Thu Nov 22, 2018 8:31 pm

I kinda want the all metal version.

pbj204 · Post by **pbj204** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 2:57 pm

Just got this one from Seiya about two hours ago. My first G-shock. Better than I expected so far.

deepcdvr · Post by **deepcdvr** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:42 pm

pbj204 wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 02, 2020 2:57 pm

Just got this one from Seiya about two hours ago. My first G-shock. Better than I expected so far.

Congrats dude!

First G? Wow, I won’t even venture a guess at how many I’ve had (still have..)

Jeep99dad · Post by **Jeep99dad** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 8:05 pm

Resurrected a 2018 thread

Congrats

I love mine. Best wearing G

BBK357 · Post by **BBK357** » Wed Jun 03, 2020 7:57 am

I’m wearing my GW-5000 right now

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HapaHapa · Post by **HapaHapa** » Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:54 am

I wear mine most days to work. Very comfortable strap.

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Wed Jun 03, 2020 3:25 pm

OK G-experts....

If I want these features, which model is it?

- best STN display

- all black case as above (no white letters)

- ability to use Nato adapters

- screw back

- ideally titanium or metal, keeping with all black if possible (if not resin is ok)

???

r.palace · Post by **r.palace** » Wed Jun 03, 2020 8:01 pm

hoppyjr wrote:OK G-experts....

If I want these features, which model is it?

- best STN display

- all black case as above (no white letters)

- ability to use Nato adapters

- screw back

- ideally titanium or metal, keeping with all black if possible (if not resin is ok)

???

GMWB5000GD

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Wed Jun 03, 2020 8:23 pm

r.palace wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:OK G-experts....

If I want these features, which model is it?

- best STN display

- all black case as above (no white letters)

- ability to use Nato adapters

- screw back

- ideally titanium or metal, keeping with all black if possible (if not resin is ok)

???
GMWB5000GD

Thanks!

Is there this model with normal LCD ?

BTW, is that you on the Ship Station commercial?

r.palace · Post by **r.palace** » Wed Jun 03, 2020 8:27 pm

hoppyjr wrote:
r.palace wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:OK G-experts....

If I want these features, which model is it?

- best STN display

- all black case as above (no white letters)

- ability to use Nato adapters

- screw back

- ideally titanium or metal, keeping with all black if possible (if not resin is ok)

???
GMWB5000GD

Thanks!

Is there this model with normal LCD ?

BTW, is that you on the Ship Station commercial?

GMWB5000G. Comes on a rubber band as opposed to full metal bracelet

Also, about the commercial I can neither confirm nor deny

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Wed Jun 03, 2020 8:31 pm

r.palace wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:
r.palace wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:OK G-experts....

If I want these features, which model is it?

- best STN display

- all black case as above (no white letters)

- ability to use Nato adapters

- screw back

- ideally titanium or metal, keeping with all black if possible (if not resin is ok)

???
GMWB5000GD

Thanks!

Is there this model with normal LCD ?

BTW, is that you on the Ship Station commercial?

GMWB5000G. Comes on a rubber band as opposed to full metal bracelet

Also, about the commercial I can neither confirm nor deny

I figured with the beard stuff it had to be you!

Thanks.

Captdave · Post by **Captdave** » Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:04 pm

I like the GW-M530A. Should meet all of your requirements.

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hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:11 pm

Captdave wrote:I like the GW-M530A. Should meet all of your requirements.

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Thanks. I think I’d want a square one tho. I had the OG one when it was released.

I’d prefer sapphire glass too.

Not sure I even need to go down this rabbit hole.

tattoo chef · Post by **tattoo chef** » Thu Jun 04, 2020 4:11 am

hoppyjr wrote:
Captdave wrote:I like the GW-M530A. Should meet all of your requirements.

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Thanks. I think I’d want a square one tho. I had the OG one when it was released.

I’d prefer sapphire glass too.

Not sure I even need to go down this rabbit hole.

The one RPalace posted is the one you want. Like he said, the regular display is available on a rubber strap.
No sapphire though. At this point only metal squares with sapphire are titanium and that’s the camo and the black and gold. I do not know if replacement sapphire crystals for modding are available.
This same one has been on my list for awhile. Price fluctuates though as a few weeks ago it was $389.

Casio G-SHOCK GMW-B5000G-1JF Radio Solar Watch (Japan Domestic Genuine Products) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PZ5XRX2/re ... 2Eb5H00QKN

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BBK357 · Post by **BBK357** » Thu Jun 04, 2020 3:05 pm

If you want the stn display you have to go with the newer “all metal” Gs.
You don’t need sapphire/ I used to have a screen protector on my GW5000. Took it off and I’ve been wearing it outside building the play fort. Not one scratch.

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andrema · Post by **andrema** » Fri Jun 05, 2020 5:05 am

ba1970 · Post by **ba1970** » Sat Feb 22, 2025 7:30 pm

I hope that my strap doesn't end up looking like that. I've had the GW-5000U for 12 nonths now, but I rarely wear it. Been wearing it this past week. So, if I rarely wear it, there probably won't be an issue. Just like anything else.

JohnnyR. wrote: ↑
Thu Oct 11, 2018 10:46 am
GW5000 band after 18 months.jpg

The band is more supple than the 5600, but my GW-5000-1JF bought new in FEB2017 already has cosmetic surface cracking on the band and the most frequently used adjustment hole is beginning to tear. I just this week ordered a new band for $25. Still, I very much abuse my watches and have worn this 5000 constantly for 18 months.

The display is very clear, and the more muted coloration of the face is in my opinion less garish than the 5600. While making the watch a bit heavy on the wrist compared to the 5600, the screw-down case back is reassuringly solid and promises to be more reliable in the long term.

Would I do it over again? Yes.

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