Superb, just got one of these yesterday. It still has the original strap at 37 years old. I already have the previous model, the 2004 DW-5200 one. Slightly different features and interestingly it’s 2 grammes heavier! I’m chuffed to bits with it.
Love hearing that!! Mine started falling apart from age, I removed the resin and screws and sent it to Casio last year for a refresh. They replaced the battery, o rings, and seals, put new resin in, it is like brand new.
Thank you for the review. I got my ol’scool DW5700 with the 901 in the post today, love the 5600 and 5700(5400) series so much. I had never one in my younger days, because of my Marlin from 1982. I saw a few Jubilee screwbacs but as a real thing I wanted the C model.
These can be found on eBay. In the coming months, I’ll be posting a cool video on a service I took up from Casio for restoring this. It’s like brand new again.
I adore my DW-5600c and that timer has the AUTO option that should've been continued through all G-Shocks... pressing the backlight switches it on/off... great watch and these batteries last 10yrs minimum and probably more if not wearing it daily :) Cheers :)
These originals are just bullet proof perfect examples of the best of design. I really appreciate the improvements they have made over time with their steel releases.
One more wrinkle on this watch is that the 691 module I have the year date goes from 85 to 29 to automatically keep the weekday straight including leap years. Entering the year shows up on initial set up but doesn't display normally. It's where the 2 character day of the week appears. After 2029 would be necessary to pick a previous year where the days of the week coincide. That information is searchable on the Internet.
The date is not a big issue as calendars repeat every 28 years! Modules 691 and 901 are pretty much the same except the use a different battery the 901 uses the common 2016 3v. The older 691 is I think, 2320 3v! And from experience lasts longer on the newer ones ? I believe the back light, such as it, is different colour also ! The biggest problem owning these classics now is the availability of spares . Bezels are only aftermarket, and although bands can be obtained at a premium price, are thirty plus years old and have become hard even in the sealed packets! The o ring seals can still be found at reasonable prices as I believe they fit other models as well.And good luck trying to obtain bezel screws ? I don't understand why spares are not sold by Casio as they clearly have them as they at a price will refurbish your old watch if you send it to them!
I am quite upset that you have this watch and dont remember the year speed came out! Just poking fun at ya. Speed has been my fav movie since I saw it in theaters at 8 yrs old. I got the way more common 5600E which scratches the itch, but i am so jealous of you! keep it safe and thanks for the review, walkthrough!
That’s true! The hunt for the watch as well as the parts! Found 2, one on OfferUp for 20.00 and another one on eBay for 40.00. It’s worth it to hunt down the old ones or the anniversary models just for the screw back!
I repair watches for a local thrift store and a DW-5600 691 version Japan H showed up in a batch of fixer uppers. It was on a black mesh and velcro tactical watchband strap with a flap that could be pulled over the top or velcroed behind the wrist for viewing. It could be ex-military. NASA also used these watches. The watch and strap was in soiled condition so I cleaned and disassembled. The plastic bezel cover crumbled from age revealing the T2 metal endoskeleton bezel beneath. It takes a CR2023 battery but I substituted something the same thickness but smaller diameter until I can get the proper battery. The light worked but the display wouldn't function until I carefully and lightly rubbed the inside of the case where the 2 prong contacts and 1 spring touch. After that, it's working like a champ. One caution though when reinserting the module it could be necessary to push the pushers out from the inside with a thin probe, otherwise the module could catch on insertion. Don't force it down. I now know why it's called a G-Shock. The module and the back are surrounded with rubber as a shock absorber. Replacement plastic bezel covers are all but impossible to find. Some people have gone into business making them with various degrees of quality and accuracy. I did come across someone in Canada that does an excellent job on the watchuseek forum (electric0ant). I also saw a reference to modifying a DW-5600E bezel to grind the ridge underneath away with a dremmel tool until it fits. This one is going in my collection and that's the sauce I get for fixing watches at the thrift store. Thanks for posting this. I had no idea about the alarms. Searching the web, I did find a brief owners manual in English and another one in German.
Thank you for this story, I would absolutely love to see the photos, and I'm happy to work with you to post it in the community section if you'd like. Really interested to see how that project turned out.
I've got two 5600c's. One has the older 691 module. With the 691 module I can't set the month or date in alarm mode. It just scrolls to the hour or minute. Seems like the 901 module they added the day and month to the settings. My 901 module also has a green light instead of the white light.
Os que tem luz verde são os últimos 5600 fabricados na Coreia Os primeiro 5600 junho de 1987 até outubro de 1990 são os que vieram com modulo 691 Se vc tiver um modelo com modulo 691 com número de série e Japan A, aí sim ele é muito valioso As caixas A são as mais difícil de se achar Elas são diferentes das outras, além de serem mais polidas e bem acabadas
Got the DW5600E 9 years ago as a gift, but last week when I changed the battery I've lost the alarm spring coil. The watch works but now alarm and timer is useless :(
Thanks Mark, this was purchased new old stock from England years ago. I have taken good care of this watch, nothing restored, only thing changed was battery.
Welcome back! Can please tell me, if you know, if the mechanism (only) of DW-5600C fit (surely) to another full body of a new watch to buy it? I can see so many new watches with similar shape like mine (5600C) nowadays. I wish I could do that!!! I would be grateful to learned this information. [Casio DW-5600C, is the best watch Ever !!! :)✌ ] Best regards.
Thank you for watching! Happy to be back. I know there are spare parts you can find on Ebay for the 5600C, but dont know how compatible it would be with other bodies.
@@DougFNJ Yeah I am not paying $100 for them to recondition my already great condition watch. I just need a new bezel. I already went through that conversation with someone from Casio mfg. I'll keep trying to looking else where
5600C was from the late 1980's and case was made of steel, rear case was a stainless steel screw down. The 5600b from looking it up online is a newer model with negative display and resin case with aluminum casebook with 4 screws.
I got stupid lucky many years ago, it cost me the price of a DW-5600E about 14 years ago which I believe was around $35usd and shipping to UK. You could find them on eBay in all different conditions.
@@DougFNJended up buying one for 90 bucks when I got it the beep didn’t work had to do research they had the wrong battery in it. Now researching how to get scratches out of the crystal
![[EN] Construction and electronic module: old versus modern Casio G-Shock DW-5600](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/WWWNJB1W1IM/mqdefault.jpg)
I caught the G-Shock fever. Just got my DW 5600 from Walmart. Thankyou I love mine.
It becomes an addiction when you catch that bug. Enjoy brother...
Superb, just got one of these yesterday. It still has the original strap at 37 years old. I already have the previous model, the 2004 DW-5200 one. Slightly different features and interestingly it’s 2 grammes heavier! I’m chuffed to bits with it.
Love hearing that!! Mine started falling apart from age, I removed the resin and screws and sent it to Casio last year for a refresh. They replaced the battery, o rings, and seals, put new resin in, it is like brand new.
Great to see you uploading again!!
Your channel was one that inspired me to start my own channel 😁👍
Thank you very much! I really enjoy watching your reviews!!
Amen
Dang! Great to see you back!
Michael Beek Great to be back! 😬
Welcome back :) Still got my Riseman that was purchased after your video
I just got a 901 20 BAR completely restored. Absolutely love it. Takes me back to my childhood.
Just absolute classics. Had mine restored last year, it’s like a brand new watch.
@@DougFNJit seems to be just a tad more comfy than my 5600e.. Love it.
Thank you for the review. I got my ol’scool DW5700 with the 901 in the post today, love the 5600 and 5700(5400) series so much. I had never one in my younger days, because of my Marlin from 1982. I saw a few Jubilee screwbacs but as a real thing I wanted the C model.
These can be found on eBay. In the coming months, I’ll be posting a cool video on a service I took up from Casio for restoring this. It’s like brand new again.
wow nice youre back!
Welcome back Doug!
Thank you Kuki
I adore my DW-5600c and that timer has the AUTO option that should've been continued through all G-Shocks... pressing the backlight switches it on/off... great watch and these batteries last 10yrs minimum and probably more if not wearing it daily :)
Cheers :)
These originals are just bullet proof perfect examples of the best of design. I really appreciate the improvements they have made over time with their steel releases.
One more wrinkle on this watch is that the 691 module I have the year date goes from 85 to 29 to automatically keep the weekday straight including leap years. Entering the year shows up on initial set up but doesn't display normally. It's where the 2 character day of the week appears. After 2029 would be necessary to pick a previous year where the days of the week coincide. That information is searchable on the Internet.
I think the newer ones are out to 2089 now lol. A funny limitation.
Me too got the 901 module.
The date is not a big issue as calendars repeat every 28 years! Modules 691 and 901 are pretty much the same except the use a different battery the 901 uses the common 2016 3v. The older 691 is I think, 2320 3v! And from experience lasts longer on the newer ones ? I believe the back light, such as it, is different colour also ! The biggest problem owning these classics now is the availability of spares . Bezels are only aftermarket, and although bands can be obtained at a premium price, are thirty plus years old and have become hard even in the sealed packets!
The o ring seals can still be found at reasonable prices as I believe they fit other models as well.And good luck trying to obtain bezel screws ?
I don't understand why spares are not sold by Casio as they clearly have them as they at a price will refurbish your old watch if you send it to them!
I am quite upset that you have this watch and dont remember the year speed came out! Just poking fun at ya. Speed has been my fav movie since I saw it in theaters at 8 yrs old. I got the way more common 5600E which scratches the itch, but i am so jealous of you! keep it safe and thanks for the review, walkthrough!
This watch is the safest in my collection. I was incredibly lucky to land this one over 13 years ago. Condition is still like new!
this is the father of all DW-5600 series👍💪 i wish i could own one..
Part of the fun is the hunt!
That’s true! The hunt for the watch as well as the parts! Found 2, one on OfferUp for 20.00 and another one on eBay for 40.00. It’s worth it to hunt down the old ones or the anniversary models just for the screw back!
WB and what a nice video too. I'd really like one of these in the collection for sure.
welcome back!
@@Lcwill72 That seems to be the best resource for them, always was, and they are easy to restore.
I repair watches for a local thrift store and a DW-5600 691 version Japan H showed up in a batch of fixer uppers. It was on a black mesh and velcro tactical watchband strap with a flap that could be pulled over the top or velcroed behind the wrist for viewing. It could be ex-military. NASA also used these watches. The watch and strap was in soiled condition so I cleaned and disassembled. The plastic bezel cover crumbled from age revealing the T2 metal endoskeleton bezel beneath. It takes a CR2023 battery but I substituted something the same thickness but smaller diameter until I can get the proper battery. The light worked but the display wouldn't function until I carefully and lightly rubbed the inside of the case where the 2 prong contacts and 1 spring touch. After that, it's working like a champ. One caution though when reinserting the module it could be necessary to push the pushers out from the inside with a thin probe, otherwise the module could catch on insertion. Don't force it down. I now know why it's called a G-Shock. The module and the back are surrounded with rubber as a shock absorber. Replacement plastic bezel covers are all but impossible to find. Some people have gone into business making them with various degrees of quality and accuracy. I did come across someone in Canada that does an excellent job on the watchuseek forum (electric0ant). I also saw a reference to modifying a DW-5600E bezel to grind the ridge underneath away with a dremmel tool until it fits. This one is going in my collection and that's the sauce I get for fixing watches at the thrift store. Thanks for posting this. I had no idea about the alarms. Searching the web, I did find a brief owners manual in English and another one in German.
Thank you for this story, I would absolutely love to see the photos, and I'm happy to work with you to post it in the community section if you'd like. Really interested to see how that project turned out.
You could email me at dougfnjwatches@gmail.com
I’ll post it in the community section blog.
One of my favorite G Shocks of all time! Great review!
Thanks Brian, mine too. I think this s the one watch that has stood the test of time from moving so many watches through my collection.
So happy to see you back! Always enjoy all of your videos👍👌
Happy to be back, and thank you for continuing to support, really appreciate it.
Good Video ! I bought it in Japan.
Thanks, great catch!
Beautiful watch. I’m going to get it. Thank you
Happy to do it! They can be found on eBay, real classic!
Great review of a wonderful watch. Thank you sir...
I've got two 5600c's. One has the older 691 module. With the 691 module I can't set the month or date in alarm mode. It just scrolls to the hour or minute. Seems like the 901 module they added the day and month to the settings. My 901 module also has a green light instead of the white light.
Classic watches! You have 2 great collectible pieces
Os que tem luz verde são os últimos 5600 fabricados na Coreia
Os primeiro 5600 junho de 1987 até outubro de 1990 são os que vieram com modulo 691
Se vc tiver um modelo com modulo 691 com número de série e Japan A, aí sim ele é muito valioso
As caixas A são as mais difícil de se achar
Elas são diferentes das outras, além de serem mais polidas e bem acabadas
Got the DW5600E 9 years ago as a gift, but last week when I changed the battery I've lost the alarm spring coil. The watch works but now alarm and timer is useless :(
go to the hardware store and buy a copper spring of the same size and replace it.....
@@Leesherwood okay I'll try.
That's a very nice example of a classic G that appears to be all original. Very cool!
Thanks Mark, this was purchased new old stock from England years ago. I have taken good care of this watch, nothing restored, only thing changed was battery.
Thank you
You are very welcome
Just put a new battery in my DW5600 that I bought in 1989 the battery went flat in 2020
You wonder why they last so long in these compared to newer non solar watches. Mine lasted the same.
I got the DW5600 for $50 at Target
DW-5600 has multi-function alarm. But does it have the snooze feature?
Not these older versions.
Welcome back!
Can please tell me, if you know, if the mechanism (only) of DW-5600C fit (surely) to another full body of a new watch to buy it? I can see so many new watches with similar shape like mine (5600C) nowadays. I wish I could do that!!! I would be grateful to learned this information.
[Casio DW-5600C, is the best watch Ever !!! :)✌ ]
Best regards.
Thank you for watching! Happy to be back. I know there are spare parts you can find on Ebay for the 5600C, but dont know how compatible it would be with other bodies.
@@DougFNJ Thank you sir!
I'm not an expert but i am looking at DW 5600C 1993 Anniversary?
Not an anniversary edition, this was the original 5600C
They started making this model in 1987.
where would I get a new bezel for the 5600c?
eBay usually has some, keep an eye out for Casio’s recondition program they advertise periodically. Comes back like brand new.
@@DougFNJ Yeah I am not paying $100 for them to recondition my already great condition watch. I just need a new bezel. I already went through that conversation with someone from Casio mfg. I'll keep trying to looking else where
What different 5600b and 5600c?is it both the same model?
5600C was from the late 1980's and case was made of steel, rear case was a stainless steel screw down. The 5600b from looking it up online is a newer model with negative display and resin case with aluminum casebook with 4 screws.
Hi. Do you have a pdf copy of the manual? Thank you.
Do a google search for any Casio module number, they usually make them available in multiple formats including PDF.
@@DougFNJ Thank you, but I didn't find the manual in this way. So I asked the customer service and in 2 weeks the raply me with the pdf manual.
im stuck in 24hr....how to get it into standard time....thanks
When in setting move it to the hours and press the light button to toggle 12/24 hour format.
lol, 24 hour is way better.
what replacement case fits the 5600c ?
It’s not a specific part number that I know of. Unfortunately Casio no longer makes them, but replacements can be found on eBay. Good luck!
Any recommendations on a place to find replacement bezel for this?
Ebay should be your best bet there
I'm still looking one for this replacement Bezel for this 901 it's hard to find
What aré the dimensions of this 5600c?
Should had added that, sorry.
48.9mm X 42.8mm X 13.4mm
How much do these go for?
I got stupid lucky many years ago, it cost me the price of a DW-5600E about 14 years ago which I believe was around $35usd and shipping to UK.
You could find them on eBay in all different conditions.
@@DougFNJended up buying one for 90 bucks when I got it the beep didn’t work had to do research they had the wrong battery in it. Now researching how to get scratches out of the crystal
I honestly thought you quite CZcams
Kevin C No, never quit, just got so busy. Missed doing these and looking forward to doing more.
DougFNJ Glad to see you back