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Offline nhoJ

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Casio G Shock GWM5600A-3
« on: October 05, 2010, 01:57:39 AM »
Casio G Shock GWM5600A-3
 

 
Remember those little green army men?  Yep, that’s the color of this model.  I like the color because it is something a little different but not the standard adolescent selection for G Shocks.  There are a few other color options which include black (of course), red, white,  yellow and a funky Halloween black and orange.  The resin has a flat appearance which is the opposite of glossy.
 
Yellow lettering on the bezel that I have thought of stripping out and painting something else, but I can’t think of a better color, so I’ll leave it until I realize some inspiration.  Cool blue tint on the display.  If I ever pick up another model, I think I’ll switch the modules for an easy mod.
 

 

 
Another thing I like about this model is the strap does not taper and has no texture.  Also there is only one wave vent which gives a smoother look to the strap.  Strap ends in the standard stainless steel buckle.  Caseback has the standard branding.
 

 
Functionally this watch is pretty good.  Solar.  5 Band radio controlled.  5 alarms.  Stopwatch (1000 hour).  Timer at 60 minutes, which I think it too short.  Radio reception is a little finicky requiring finding hot spots to get a reliable signal.  Although once I found a good spot, it has missed a sync only a few times over the last year or so that I have owned it.
 
Size wise the GWM models are a little smaller than the other 5600 models but still have a good presence on the wrist.
 
Case width – 43.5 mm
Lug to lug – 47mm
Thickness – 13mm
Module 3063
 

 
http://www.casio.com/products/Timepiece/G-Shock/GWM5600A_Series/product/GWM5600A-3/
http://www.casio.com/products/Timepiece/G-Shock/GWM5600_Series/

Offline SoCalAttorney

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Re: Casio G Shock GWM5600A-3
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2010, 02:28:55 AM »
I just ordered my first G and I'm really taking a liking to this particular series! The one you reviewed looks really nice in that color combo. I like the retro look and the simple yet functional design. I purchased the GW-M5600-1 and I'm already looking around for other versions/colors, haha. I was a bit bummed that the countdown is only 60 minutes as well, but the other cool features won me over.

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Re: Casio G Shock GWM5600A-3
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2010, 03:35:29 AM »
I just ordered my first G and I'm really taking a liking to this particular series! The one you reviewed looks really nice in that color combo. I like the retro look and the simple yet functional design. I purchased the GW-M5600-1 and I'm already looking around for other versions/colors, haha. I was a bit bummed that the countdown is only 60 minutes as well, but the other cool features won me over.

Yeah, I like having a longer timer too, but it does have 5 alarms which are easily set to meet the same need.

FYI the next generation model GWM5610 does have a 24 hour timer but the color selection is still limited.  I'm sure eventually more models will be released.

http://www.casio.com/products/Timepiece/G-Shock/GWM5610B-1/

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Re: Casio G Shock GWM5600A-3
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2010, 04:25:03 AM »
Yeah, I like having a longer timer too, but it does have 5 alarms which are easily set to meet the same need.

FYI the next generation model GWM5610 does have a 24 hour timer but the color selection is still limited.  I'm sure eventually more models will be released.

http://www.casio.com/products/Timepiece/G-Shock/GWM5610B-1/

Oh, actually that was the model I originally was looking at getting until I read that the case and strap was a high gloss finish. Hopefully, they make some models in the future that has a matte finish.