G-Shock GW-B5600 (GMWB5000) In-Depth Watch and G-Shock Connected App Review
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- In this episode of the Good Timekeeping Show I review the Casio G-Shock GW-B5600BC-1JF. The second half of this video is an in-depth look at the G-Shock Connected app which allows users to connect this watch (and others) to a smart phone or tablet using Bluetooth. The set-up and functions of this GW-B5600 are the same as with other variations of this model AND the same as with the various versions of the GMWB5000 watch from Casio. So, no matter which of these watches you buy, you can follow my guide in order to use your watch. As long as it's a Casio watch with Module 3459 or Module 3461, this video is relevant to that watch.
The G-Shock Connected app is used to connect more than ten other models of G-Shock watches to smart phones and tablets, although the exact functions and features will differ depending on the watch. But if you use the app in its "Demo Mode" you can get a pretty good idea of how those other watches work. If you're interested in any other Casio watch which uses an app to connect to a smart device, I highly recommend a virtual "test drive" of that watch using that app's demo mode.
I neglected to demonstrate the "phone finder" function of this watch. Also, I should admit that when I showed a watch with a round "screw back" in this video it was not one of the bluetooth watches but was, in fact, the back of a GW-5000 watch I already had. It looks ALMOST the same but I knew that some sharp-eyed viewers would spot the substitution.
UPDATE: The day after I uploaded this video, Casio announced that they will soon release a new variation, the GMW-B5000TB. They say it is "the first watch in the square-shaped 5000 series to use titanium for its main exterior components," including the case, band, bezel, case back, and button. Also from this announcement: "Diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating is applied to the metal components for superior wear resistance. The glass is made from scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, to which a non-reflective coating is applied, and the display uses an STN-LCD that offers superior viewing angles for enhanced readability, making it easier to tell the time."
Keep in mind that it will use the same module as other, previous models so the set-up and use would still be exactly the same as what I show you on the watch in this video. Also, keep in mind that this upcoming Titanium watch will be one of those very expensive models I refer to in this video.
Another neat feature is you can hold down the bottom right button for 5 seconds and it will “ping” your phone if you lose it. Good video thanks 👍
That's right. I forgot to include the "Find Phone" feature in my review.
Most comprehensive G-shock review EVER! 👌🏽
Thank you. My approach to CZcams videos is usually based on answering all of the questions I would have asked (or thought about) before I had the thing I'm talking about. Obviously, I'm usually very positive about the thing because, before I made the video, I decided to buy the thing. But it's still fun to share what I've learned. I don't think I'll ever do an "unboxing" video because I usually DON'T ask the question "Hey, if I buy this thing, what will it be like before I use it and I'm still just taking it out of the box?"
Great job as always! I recently picked up a GMW-B5000 and the auto-time-adjustment took me by surprise until I checked the app ... all the Bluetooth updates are logged?! Awesome. Another thumbs-up.
Yes, you did it! Now I want a Gshock with Bluetooth! Thanks for a very interesting demo!
Great Review - well done and thanks for sharing. Love that watch. I just wish Casio would start making more positive display GW-B5600s instead of all the negative display ones they've been releasing. Other than this one and the GW-B5600FB, they all have negative displays. I'm excited for the GW-B5600AR - can't wait to get my hands on one of those.
And if they are going to release negative displays at the least they should be STN based so they are friggin readable.
Agreed. I would really like to see them release an updated version of the GW-M5610 with the 3459 module in a positive display. That would be ideal. Then as a hgher-end option, it would be great if they put that module in the screw-back GW-5000-1JF.
Thanks to your content covering G Shock, i laser locked and got myself my first ever G Shock and it’s the 5610-1CF variant
The GWB5600 is the best bang for your buck square G Shock you can get. It's feature rich and with the combi bracelet costs around $200. It's such a good watch that I want to buy another just to have it around.
I love watching videos like yours, they relax me a lot!
Ha ha! I need to show them to my kids sometimes (to help them relax)!
I enjoyed your closing gambit about the GravityMaster ... the Bluetooth updates are very entertaining on that model. The second hand reaches the top of the hour, then flies round to ‘R’ at 4 o’clock, then flies to the Bluetooth logo at 8 o’clock, then back to precisely the correct time. A beautiful thing to watch at 00:30hrs ;)
Fantastic overview of the features. This was exactly the video I was looking for when I was trying to learn about my favorite Square G's
Thanks, I don't have this watch but your explanation make me want to buy it. Right now I use a ga 100 and would like to have something like this.
I have GWB5600HR-1 with negative display and I am loving it so much, don't have any problem or complain to the display. Thanks for the video!
Another beautifully done and comprehensive review, thank you!
I’ve watched it about a year ago and since then I’ve had this very watch in my Amazon cart.
At first it wasn’t available, and when it became available it was more than €200 in price.
I bought it used for just €100. It arrived today in the mail. It still has all its protective films on, all the tags, instructions, tin box, cardboard box, and everything else that came with it.
Having only owned another G-SHOCK before it (the gw5610, which I love) I find this one to feel definitely like a classier watch.
The combo bracelet, once fitted correctly for my wrist, gives an impression of quality.
The backlight, which fades in and out, is much nicer in my opinion.
All the app-connected features are very useful.
But the feature that I love the most is that you can see the local time when you are in stopwatch or countdown mode.
If I were to lie to myself I would say that this is the only digital watch that I’ll ever need to own.
But I know that watch-temptations are just around the corner.
Thanks again for another great review Greg!
This must be my favourite G in the collection. I purchased the blue version which I then fitted a metal black mod kit and fell in love! So much so I had to get my hands on the Gold unit (whichv wasn't easy) but I'm so glad I did! The combi bracelet is awesome! The combi bracelet bring quoted by some as fragile, perishable, weak is a load of BS! This band is tough and will outlast most metal type bracelets! Do yourself the favour of lifetime and get one, or several!!!
Your comment on the combi bracelet is very reassuring! Because I'm waiting to collect mine some time today. And I bought the gold one!
Thought the gold was one of the least favorite by most people but it was the only one available. It's good to know there's someone else who digs the color 😊
Love this channel. Thanks for sticking aroung Greg.
I haven't started watching it yet but I'm excited for this one.
I think you’re a great, smart, down to earth guy that gives great reviews. I bought the yellow/gold b5600, with the modified black metal bezel that I paid for after buying the watch. Really dresses it up. I’d send a pic if I could, but you can find at least a couple youtube videos on that bezel if you’re curious enough to check it out. Have a great day!
Cool watch. I wish Casio would release an updated version of the GW-M5610 with this 3459 Bluetooth module in a more traditional colour way. As a higher-end option, it would be cool to see the GW-5000 get updated with the same module.
I really like the way this one looks www.casio-intl.com/asia/en/news/2019/0919_gmw-b5000tb/ ...but I'm sure it's going to be VERY expensive. It seems like it would be very easy to make one of these less-expensive ones (like the one featured in this video) and simply change the colors to match something like the GW-5000. But... I'll just have to wait.
I just got this watch 4 days ago, love it so far. I stopped the auto sync 2 days ago to see weather the quartz is running fast or slow and I still can not see a difference. On my GW-M5610, at the end of the day I could see a quarter second difference (fast) to the official time. Still waiting on this one, looking forward to autosync it again.
This was an awesome walk through!
Wow...that was one of the most useful videos on youtube. Thank you very much sir ! I also don't love the golden shiny band...but I like the orange writing on the black resin
A few other things it does is if you mute the keys the light stays on for whatever you have it set to while pushing buttons, also whatever time function the watch is in just press and hold the lower left button for one second and the watch goes back to home screen, some pro treks do these as well.
I've got the G-Shock GW-B5600AR-1 the one with BT and the blood red display and it's awesome! These BT Casio modules are the best. Also Mb6 is near on dead and I'm sure will eventually be stopped so use the BT app it's much better than the old Mb6.
I’ve got one of these so that was very informative. One small thing I noticed about the reminder function as well is that the dots separating the month/date will flash when there’s a reminder active. Otherwise they stay solid.
Thanks for the Video, have the same watch.
You mentioned that Casio didn't have a smart watch at 28:50 but Casio does, their Pro-Trek WSD lineup is Powered by Android WearOS.
A great and informative video, as always! Thx!
Great job clarifying the benefits of using Bluetooth over MB6 for the sync. I sold my 5610 with combi added - and now I miss it. Since this GW has a positive display and combi, I’m likely opting for this unit. The 5610’s display and contrast is so crisp and it looks like this display is not quite as clear. With the battery level bars gone this unit is less cluttered and readability with my older eyes is probably better. Question - which of your positive-display squares has the clearest display? Fun video Greg!
I suppose my all-around favorite square might be the GW-S5600 (with carbon fiber) if I HAD to choose just one. And I also find the GW-5000 display to be nice and clear. Whenever they put a tint on the LCD to match the colors of the case it tends to make the LCD slightly less sharp… but you might never notice that if you weren't able to line them up next to each other. The one with the orange tint looks great for its contrast and sharpness. What can I say? I still like them all.
Great presentation! So glad I stumbled across this channel. Subbed now and looking forward to more.
I really wanted one but they are a few hundred dollars but I just got one in excellent condition used for $135 off ebay. One of the few positive display Bluetooth watches and combi bracelet.
Nice review.
Damn, thats a good little feature!
I'm surprised why Casio wouldn't fix how the R is displayed in the segmented display. "FR" for Friday and "TR" for timer are a lot better than "FA" and "TA". It's not that hard to do. Timex already does that.
I guess that'll give them an excuse to release an updated version later... and I'll be tempted to buy that too!
complimenti per la recensione molto dettagliata,ma volevo chiederti per ricevere le notifiche reminder l'orologio deve per forza essere collegato in bluetooth con il telefono? e poi quando arriva alla data prestabilita della notifica l'orologio manda un avviso sonoro?Grazie...
When I delete the bleutooth feature from the watch, it is not active again when I enter the multiband 6 manual rcvd screen
rcvd manual import screen not active when pressing D key
I disabled bluetooth.
rcvd manual receive on the clock is not active again
You used to do a podcast. Can you restart that? One on how Bluetooth works would be great. Thanks
I really enjoyed making the audio-only podcast. Lately, however, it seems that CZcams is a good fit because it seems much easier to explain these things when I can show them too. But I will keep your comment in mind.
How is the screen clarity of the GW B5600 with the Japan only screwback version? I have the B5600 and it's great, I just wish it had the STN display of the full metal version.
Good question. The watch in this video looks fine to me, but it does have a slight, gold tone on the LCD (to match the gold trim around the display). Still, I think the characters look very sharp and are easy to read at most angles. Maybe I'll be able to check out the Japan-only models someday. Hmmmm.
Nice video. I would get one if i could get notifications on the watch from my phone. I don't need to read my text or email on my watch, I just need to know I'm getting one.
I think you can buy a smart watch for that.
@@Misuanity I know. But I don't want to wear a smart watch.
@@jtaka1453 I know your comment is old, but check out the GBX 100-7, if you haven't yet.
Отличный обзор! Очень детальный, спасибо!
Just a curios question, are there any differences between the regular multiband square models (5610) and the ones that also feature Bluetooth? I have the same watch only with negative display and it won't automatically synch even though it is activated.
Can I turn on the battery indicator? The non Bluetooth ones have the low mid high battery indicator
Hey are the dimensions on the GW-B5600 the same as the DW-5600? I want to get bullbars on mine but can't see any specifically for the GW-B5600
Wondering if you can swap the bracelet to use on a g9300?
I turned off the BT nonsense, uninstalled the app, and unpaired the watch using a procedure I found online, onto that brought the radio timesync back. With BT the sand fails she the phone is not in reach (10 meters or less) or BT is turned off, and the app is a really bad battery drainer.
Besides, the time the phone has is way more off than the atomic time signal - and what's the point in having atomic time sync when it's not used?
Also there's absolutely no need to read the battery status. My half do en other solar watches signal when the battery voltage gets too low, and that's all that's needed - and I haven't seen any of my solar watches signalling this to me in all the years I have them.
And lastly, I wear a watch to be independent from any other device - makes completely no sense to introduce a totally unneeded dependency.
The app is only of some help to initially select five time zones, and maybe the up to five reminders if you really need them (my phone calendar does a much better job) - and since the app is so laugh in responding I'm even faster selecting the time zones on the watch itself.
Everything else is just GREAT with this watch - disable/unpair BT and it's perfect.
I have the same g shock and its perfect¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡
29:58 Can you get that watch in the UK,🇬🇧🇬🇧Greg?
Love the watch, hate the gold. I'll wait for a less yellow experience. Bluetooth is perfect for me, out of range of the time radio.
I thought the same at first, but the gold actually looks better in person that on video.
Will G-shock watches do Central Australian and Indian time zones (half-hour off the rest of the world)?
Yes. The list of available time zones includes the cities Adelaide and Delhi on this and many other G-Shock watches.
Should I keep signal button turned on in app?
Greg is there a way to check for the last RC reception from MB6? On my 5610 you just press button D and it tells you the last time and date for MB6 reception. Is there a similar feature on this watch?
Yes, but it’s a hidden feature. Perhaps I will make a brief video. Press three buttons simultaneously. That would be all the buttons except the one on the upper left. Then press the button on the lower left twice. That takes you to the screen showing the last successful reception of Multiband 6. If the watch was able to sync via Bluetooth it won’t attempt to use Multiband 6.
How's the visibility on this display in broad daylight compared to a standard positive display?
it a positive display so its good
Can this sync to Google calendar for reminders?
I don't know of any way to make it sync with Google Calendar.
apart for the function of finding the phone, the bluetooth function is pointless: if I have to use an app to set reminder, alarms or time zones, I would set/check them directly on some phone app. No sense to set them through the phone to have them on the watch.
Is this display a littlebit dirty or this gold surrounding is peeling off?
I have the watch. The gold is beneath the glass and it's very reflective, so it shows of as black depending your viewing angle.
No vibration alarm right?
That's right. This watch doesn't have a vibration alarm.
i want that bracelet :(
How do i check if solar panel works?
Press all buttons at the same time EXCEPT the "Receiving" button on the lower right side. The letters "SLR" will appear in the box on the top right of the display. Then, if you cover the face of the watch (to stop light from reaching the solar cell) the digits "8888" will appear in the display. This is the solar cell test. Then press the "Mode" button (lower left) to get to the tilt test. Then press "Adjust" (upper left) to go back to timekeeping mode. See this video for more details... czcams.com/video/-adm3Nx950A/video.html
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Just bought this from Rakuten Japan.... The strange part with this watch is that there is no charge indicator.... There is no way to know the level of charge on this model🙄
It's true that the watch doesn't show the battery status, unless the charge status is "low" and then there's a kind of warning icon. But there IS an icon in the App to show how much it's charged up, even when it's at medium and high.
@@GoodTimekeeper ohh which means that we need to connect to the app every now and then.... ok thanks for he reply 😊
Only watch anyone needs
The video is great! I'm having trouble with mine where the world time zones are not saved and keep reverting to a different set whenever I reconnect the phone - any ideas what I'm doing wrong? Thanks! screen grab vid of the glitch here czcams.com/video/6TwcJOX3YX4/video.html
App terms: Agreeing to the FIRST option ONLY would have done the job and avoided advertising. Duh.
When I delete the bleutooth feature from the watch, it is not active again when I enter the multiband 6 manual rcvd screen
When I delete the bleutooth feature from the watch, it is not active again when I enter the multiband 6 manual rcvd screen