Casio Men Digital Quartz Watch with Plastic Strap Black

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Of course, everyone knows that a G-Shock does just about everything time-related (that’s practical, at least). Like the early G-Shock models, it has a screw-lock case back and is one of the only current G-Shocks, along with the digital Frogman and GMW-B5000, with this type of build.

Casio Men Digital Quartz Watch with Plastic Strap Black

G-Shock has an exhaustive catalog with options for fit and functionality from the super budget-conscious up to full, five-figure luxury. I’ve had both GW5000 and GW5000U and i have to say the the older, greener LCD display was much nicer and the light was more evenly distributed across the screen than on the new U model with LED light. Whether in Europe, North America and Japan or in the outer reaches of Canada, Central America and China - once the watch has been set to the local time, it receives the relevant signal and shows the correct time wherever you are. Others who are new to G-Shock may want a premium watch with a classic design that is a step above the average model.The updated module (which gained the GW-5000U-1JF and its module-sharing counterparts the added “U” in their names) now has a bright white LED, another premium feature, that can be set to auto-light when one turns their wrist towards themselves to check the time.

GW-5000U-1JF and Other Japan-only 5000 Series Watches G-Shock GW-5000U-1JF and Other Japan-only 5000 Series Watches

It absorbs light from both the sun and indoor artificial light sources in a super efficient way, and because its functionality is purposefully simple, it always has the juice it needs. Its combination of Multiband 6 technology, solar power, DLC coating, and classic design makes it a standout choice for those who demand a reliable and stylish watch that can withstand the challenges of an active lifestyle. S. will get the new GW-M5610U version at some point, but considering there is probably a large amount of GWM5610-1 watches still available, it could be a while before that happens.I always assumed it would be metal, maybe even one of the Titanium Virtual Armor limited editions as they trickle out. I, however, do not live in Europe, and so I’m limited to JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) online retailers. There’s no getting away from the heft and sheen of a metal watch and bracelet, though the Virtual Armor series has come closest. You can get it wet, covered in dirt or sawdust or sand, bang it, drop it, leave it outside on the lawn all night - and it'll just keep on doing what it does flawlessly. But my tried-and-true workhorse DW-5600, while perfectly functional, lacked whatever it was that makes the experience of wearing a watch pleasurable.

G-Shock GW5000U-1 is now available from Casio America (Limited)

Unlike some of the aviation models and (JDM) Master of G watches featuring bands with carbon fiber inserts that can only be seen on the inner side of the band, the carbon fiber is distinctly visible from the exterior side of the band on this model. The world-time function was the closer for me and ended my hunt for a dedicated, mechanical world-time watch.This model is based on the design of the original G-Shock DW-5000C, which was the first-ever G-Shock released in 1983.