It’s a special model made for certain fans, not really meant to compete with or replace other models. By the way, the difference in the two Updated resins doesn't seem to be as noticeable to me as between the 5000 and 5610. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. If you follow our links to these sites and make a qualifying purchase, we will earn a small commission, at no additional cost to you.

GW-5000U-1JF [20 ATM Water Resistant Solar Casio G-Shock GW-5000U-1JF [20 ATM Water Resistant Solar

The new “U” editions have the same designs but with an LED light (versus the old EL backlight) and a new module offering enhanced functions, such as adjustable light afterglow, time display in stopwatch and timer mode, timer settable in seconds, adjustable date format and language, and more.

The 5000U has a crisp well-sized display, solar, multi-band 6, world times, alarms, stop watch, 24-hour countdown timer, 200m water resistance, and the all-important internal metal watch case structure with screw back, all assembled in Japan (not Thailand or China like cheaper G-Shocks) with subsequent top-notch fit and finish. About Us: G-Central is an independent fan site covering the latest G-Shock watches and news, including regional and worldwide releases, limited editions, collaborations, events, and more. I always assumed it would be metal, maybe even one of the Titanium Virtual Armor limited editions as they trickle out. Overall GW-5000U-1JF Multiband 6 with DLC is a timepiece that exemplifies the G-Shock ethos of toughness and innovation.

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The TVA gives me the same level of satisfaction as my mechanical watches because it is so well-made and designed very nicely; the only problem is that the DLC coating may damage over time. I, however, do not live in Europe, and so I’m limited to JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) online retailers. Its extra-large size gives it even more protection than a typical G-Shock, and it is one of the toughest G-Shock models ever made. My flashiest watch is a Mr Jones Watches Nuage, which is only so because it’s immediately apparent that it’s a watch that is not for telling time.

The metal inner casing and screw in case back (which I don’t think the 5610s have) add that premium quality.

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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.

The wide variety of colors available is akin to painting a tank — it still drives and operates like a tank. As a longtime owner of the GW-5000, and the original author of this review of what I referred to as the "Psychology" of the "Luxurious" GW-5000 (a review that's now -- gasp -- more than ten years old! Above that, you're talking about luxury spin-offs, special editions, and the like as far as most people are concerned.