I own the bare titanium colored MRG square and the GMW 5000TB and GW5000TCM. The non MRG titanium squares are hard to beat. The MRG is cool because you know you are wearing a flagship model. Only notable difference is slightly higher bracelet quality on the MRG square. I initially bought the black MRG square but ended ip exchanging it for the titanium colored one because the matte finish on the black gmw5000tb titaniun square was much nicer IMHO. Edit: I also purchased the TFC when it first came out and the chrono 24 seller cancelled my order and raised the price by 50 percent. Glad I ended up with the TB.
The TB is still probably one of the coolest with the TCM camo these could be the coolest titanium squares. MR-Gs are good but they are expensive so it is best to really know the MR-G is what you want. I have a feeling Casio might give the MR-G treatment to the King GXW-56 with the B5000TB colour way and this will be so cool.
"If we don't think about the price for a moment..." The difference between the MRG- and GMW is too small (in my opinion) to justify 7 times the price. Especially as the module inside is basicly the same.
I have to disagree. I own a GMW and have seen the MRG in person - and the difference on the finishing is night and day. While the GMW is a great watch that I love wearing - the case is way too polished. I'm in the market for an MRG - but I wouldn't purchase one at retail price. The fact that it's made with such robust construction/scratch resident material means it's a great watch to purchase second hand.
@@smirking8457 Lets agree to disagree. For me the MRG is overcomplication for overcomplication sake. The bezel made out of 25 parts instead of a single solid piece. Just to make it look a little bit nicer. But 25 parts means so much more that can go wrong. Probable most people who pay a few grand for a G-Shock will wear it like a precious high end watch instead of a beater watch. And I guess Casio is counting on that.
The price delta is a big one.. I often think that myself actually. The MR-Gs do feel more premium even though they are lighter because of the titanium. When looking close at them you can probably tell the build quality and tolerances are very tight on the MR-Gs.. but if a person is price conscious I'd say go GMW because they are still very good.
ah yes the Porter is expensive and for me amazing that the colour scheme and design is 40 years old and still going strong.. quite cool really. These thin red line models from Porter to the resin I do find interesting and I hope they release more variants with this colour scheme.
@@masterwatch I fear that Casio has reserved the truly readable and classic designs for Porter. For example, the Porter Metall 2100 is the only watch in this series that is really easy to read. I don't know why Casio makes more and more unreadable watches for the "ordinary people" (except B5000)
When I tried on the mr-g it felt too tinny, and actually had a few sharp edges. The raw titanium mr-g is pretty much my perfect watch aesthetically and functionality-wise...but I just couldn’t justify the extra £3k vs. the stainless steel version after having felt it in the flesh. ...And I bought the titanium camo version, so am quite capable of being suckered in.
Thanks for your videos reviewing the MRG-B5000. I've watched most of your reviews, if not all, on MRG-B5000 to aid my decision. I wound up getting: MRG-B5000B-1JR MRG-B5000D-1JR (Not both at once. Got the MRG-B5000B-1JR first. After a few weeks I decided that MRG-B5000D-1JR is better suited for daily wear) Like many, I was put off by the price initially. But after some research I decided to add them to my collection. Another factor that edged me toward the purchase - I was able to purchase them at a discount from the sticker price with tax refund and currency exchange rate. (I am fortunate enough to be able to travel in Japan for business) With the watch in hand there is a certain texture and visual impact that does not come across in video. Not to say you didn't do your best to present them. There will be detractors that denigrate the asking price for these time pieces; Which can be understandable. However I've come to the conclusion that watch collecting is not based purely on rationale. If I may, the bezel is made of a proprietary CoCrMo alloy, trade name - COBARION www.eiwa-heartmake.com/cocrmo/ The titanium used in the bracelet and casing is a proprietary alloy from Daido SteelCo., trade name DAT-55G, which is different from the more commonly used Grade 5 (6Al4v) Ti-alloy. www.daido.co.jp/en/products/titanium/mechanical/index.html cdn.ymaws.com/titanium.org/resource/resmgr/2005_2009_papers/Ogawa2006.pdf From what I understand, currently the distribution of DAT-55G is restricted to Japan domestic market.
you offer great information here thank you. I love the fact that Casio have selected different titanium allows that better match their use on the watch and this for me was a big point of interest. The first MR-G I got was the B5000D (silver) as you are right it is probably more of a daily any outfit watch. But then when re-looking at the B5000B (black & gold) it did keep intriguing me and it looks so cool. MR-Gs are expensive but the engineering is a different level and they are going to last. Thanks again your comment is brilliant thank you.
Thanks for info. Was into one watch, different brand and looks amazing on photos and videos but when I decided to buy one and seen it in person I was shocked. It was not good looking as it was in videos so I didn’t buy it.
I’m torn between the two MRG’s for my favourite. I’ve made a few full metal G’s from parts purchased from an official Casio parts supplier in the UK. Well worth doing if you are on a budget and have some technical skills. One of your best videos by the way.
thank you for your comment and these squares do lend themselves to changes by the user and some are fantastic. Regards the MRGs if I had to chose I would probably go the silver but that would be a hard choice. I do think G-Shock might release a gold version.
I remember when you started this channel. And I said you should call your channel MR MRG or Minster MRG😂 Dont know if you remember me? I admired your unique videos on these pieces for a year. And because of your videos I am now a proud owner of the black MRG, I am in the Uk so i got it from Beaverbrooks. Paid full retail £3600, i dont care as its worfh every penny to me and won't be sold. Also i wanted the full retail experience. I also ordered the black B5000 in matt black with the brushed bezel from Chrono 24 new from a Japanese store as its a Japanese domestic model or limited. Thank you for your videos, and style of videos. Without this informative channel and your laid back approach, i wouldn't have pulled the trigger i don't think. So thanks again mate. And this is coming from some one that's in to high end mechanical A lange Sohne, JLC, Vacheron, the MRG is one of my favourite in my collection. Probably my favourite to be fair, as it goes with everything and any attire.The added plus is no one knows what i am wearing! The closest i have in toughness to this watch and with advanced evolution in materials in mechanicals is my Sinn EZM 13.1and my Sinn U1 Ds limited edition. Which is fully Tegimented treated over Submarine steel and can't be scratched, The EZM it has a special crystal inside that asobs moisture. And pushers Technology where the pushers can be pressed 500m under water, it has special gases and oils also! The U1 is 1000m, I am a plumbing engineer so i love the engineering side. And Sinn is one of my favourite brands, i love German engineering. I am actually surprised, you havent spoke on the brand on this channel. If you dont know of the brand, it might be something you might want to check out. Again Thanks for the MRG videos, they're needed more then you think. Your channel covers what others doesn't 👍🏾
Yes I do remember you and hello. As I read this message I was actually on the Sinn and Guinand websites going through their range of watches and I will be showing hopefully more Mechanical Chronograph Sport (my favourite sort of mechanical) watches soon and of course some more G-Shocks... Am really wanting a Carbon with positive display. Thanks again for your comment and so strange I was actually looking at Sinn.
@@masterwatch Wow 👌🏾 ironic, because I always thought watching your video, I bet once he discovers Sinn, I have a feeling you would be smitten with the technology. Not many channels really talk about Sinn as they're not marketed like other Luxury brands. They're are as utilitarian as they come. And are used for real professional personnel's, like different German special forces called the GSG9, they was handed UX models, they do watches for ambulance service! All kinds of service. Truly a marvel brand. Love them, I brought the 556 I to start me off then I brought the EZM 13.1 and then the U1 DS limited last year in less then 2 months that's how much respect I have for the brand. Click Spring Reviews Channel has the best reviews for Sinn, a UK Channel.
I bought two g-shocks dwe-5640rx-7er just to put together one ultimate bracelet for my GMW-B5000. That 40th anniversary has a fantastic bracelet (although only half of it is metal, two had just enough links to create one entire bracelet). It's super comfortable, with "since 1983" is on the clasp which coincidenes with my B-year 😁 The best thing is that I could buy even MR-G now without worrying about my comfort with their titanium bracelet, because I could always swap
@@masterwatch I saw a silver MR-G on display when I was picking up my other G-shocks. It dazzled me. It’s hard to tell if it was because I already knew how much it costs or it’s really so much better when seen in real
oh thank you. I do think saving for a watch is always a good idea as the process tends to make sure you really want the watch and this probably applies to all price ranges really.
Their are two watches i would want, the mrg silver is on the list. It's all about the case, I own the silver b5000 and a resin version but 3 casio is not to many
Hi. Excellent video but I would make one correction. No G-Shock watches have a Hardlex crystal. They are either mineral glass or sapphire crystal. Thanks for the video.
ah yes I do apologise, you are correct the crystal on the full metals is mineral crystal, my fault. When the camera is rolling I think I often make errors and I hate watching myself so thank you for letting me know.
Cool watches. I like both. Steel is a tougher metal and is heftier, giving a high quality feeling. Titanium is lightweight and is much more corrosion resistant. The titanium also has the superior crystal. The GMW’s one piece bezel is a stronger. The GMW titanium is a really nice in between watch. Now that there’s a carbon version, there is even more choice.
Interesting review - and it's not an easy decision. I have the GMWB5000, and it's enough at £450, the MRG's are utterly beautiful, but the difference in price is ridiculous. An after market titanium case is only about £120... and with no used MRG's on ebay, depreciation (or inflation) is unknown...
with watches often the value is in the eye of the beholder. The GMWB5000 in steel is a great watch and if you like the weight and colour I would say you're probably better off with the steel. I haven't actually had an aftermarket titanium bezel and bracelet in my hand but I do hear they are good and probably a good option if you wanted to try it out.
@@masterwatch the one's I've tried are good enough I think for the money. My DWH5600 currently on a steel case and bracelet like the GMWB, looks amazing
to sight they look identically the same size but I believe if you measured with accurate measuring callipers you can see a slight difference. For me I like these little differences.
I see. I use to have the stainless steel one but I felt that it was too heavy and wore just a little big on my 6.5 inch wrist. Do you think the titanium version is worth a shot? @@masterwatch
@@whatchamatcha I have never been a titanium fan of watch case material as I've always preferred heavier steel or precious metals. So when the MRG was first released I was saddened as I thought I wish it was made of steel. I then thought about it and ended up trying the titanium MRG. Because there is still enough weight, heft, to the piece I was happy and knowing in theory it is a stronger material also. I would definitely try the titanium Squares as if you think you will like them, I can be certain you will.
@@masterwatch Thanks for the info. Does where it's made depend on when the GMW is made or where it's purchased from? I thought the ones sold in Japan are made in Japan while the ones being sold abroad could be made somewhere else, but I really not sure at all.
@@KaledTV to be honest I don't know for sure.. I always thought the high-end more expensive watches were made in Japan and the more popular models that are probably made in larger quantities are made in other countries. I am sure someone will know if you ask and I will also ask.
GMW-B5000G-1 which is black and originally on a rubber bracelet. Here I have it on the GMW-B5000GD-1 steel bracelet. The MRG version is the MRG-B5000B-1
I’ve got the black titanium GMW-B5000 and it is way more subtle than the black MR-G because, excluding the top of the bezel and corners of the midlinks, it had a matte finish. It also borrows from the yellow DW-5000C rather than the red one so has a yellow line. The red line does shimmer in the light - that, the amount of details and the matte gold caseback are my favorite aspects the watch. I love both and the MR-G is clearly premium but wish they’d gone for more matte finishing. If the bracelet had been matte, it would have made the polished rivets pop like an the raw (natural) titanium MR-G. My gripe against the all-steel variants is they are very heavy. Even without the bracelet, they have more heft than I want in a wristwatch. All of this has been recursive for me as the more I wear my premium squares, the more I appreciate the affordable Origin models which makes me appreciate the work Casio has put into the Square.
yes some very good points. I do like the Titanium B5000TB and do regret not having that now but thought the MR-G might fill that void. Gosh there are many good squares.
the spacer is a thin piece of plastic between the metal case and metal bezel. It is quite a cool thing actually and probably adds shock protection. Believe me it is cool and I have the red ones that only appear in the first models.
@@masterwatchah, I see. So it's supposed to stay there? I wasn't sure if it was some thing that you were supposed to remove before wearing the watch or something.
It’s amazing how Casio literally stole so manny features of other brands. First thing they didi is to copy Timex adverts with gshock being throw from the building or under the truck. Then they stole Timex indiglo and just renamed it Illuminator,after that they literally copied Certina double security system,they added a little plastic and voila you have a first gshock. I don’t want to even start how Casio copied manny Seiko 80’s watch designs and just rebranded them.
I own the bare titanium colored MRG square and the GMW 5000TB and GW5000TCM. The non MRG titanium squares are hard to beat. The MRG is cool because you know you are wearing a flagship model. Only notable difference is slightly higher bracelet quality on the MRG square. I initially bought the black MRG square but ended ip exchanging it for the titanium colored one because the matte finish on the black gmw5000tb titaniun square was much nicer IMHO. Edit: I also purchased the TFC when it first came out and the chrono 24 seller cancelled my order and raised the price by 50 percent. Glad I ended up with the TB.
The TB is still probably one of the coolest with the TCM camo these could be the coolest titanium squares. MR-Gs are good but they are expensive so it is best to really know the MR-G is what you want. I have a feeling Casio might give the MR-G treatment to the King GXW-56 with the B5000TB colour way and this will be so cool.
"If we don't think about the price for a moment..." The difference between the MRG- and GMW is too small (in my opinion) to justify 7 times the price. Especially as the module inside is basicly the same.
actually many people will agree with that I can also see that.
I have to disagree. I own a GMW and have seen the MRG in person - and the difference on the finishing is night and day. While the GMW is a great watch that I love wearing - the case is way too polished.
I'm in the market for an MRG - but I wouldn't purchase one at retail price. The fact that it's made with such robust construction/scratch resident material means it's a great watch to purchase second hand.
@@smirking8457 Lets agree to disagree. For me the MRG is overcomplication for overcomplication sake. The bezel made out of 25 parts instead of a single solid piece. Just to make it look a little bit nicer. But 25 parts means so much more that can go wrong. Probable most people who pay a few grand for a G-Shock will wear it like a precious high end watch instead of a beater watch. And I guess Casio is counting on that.
The MRGs are master pieces that everybody should have including myself, god damn they look so amazing!
Thank you for your comment.
And god damn they're expensive.
The GMW-B5000TVA has the red spacer. They even made cutouts in the case to show it off.
ah yes of course you are correct.
There is no doubt that MRG is better than GMW. the issue is whether you can afford or not.
The price delta is a big one.. I often think that myself actually. The MR-Gs do feel more premium even though they are lighter because of the titanium. When looking close at them you can probably tell the build quality and tolerances are very tight on the MR-Gs.. but if a person is price conscious I'd say go GMW because they are still very good.
How
Thank you for this very good review and your calm speaking! The price for the Porter is
insane!!!
ah yes the Porter is expensive and for me amazing that the colour scheme and design is 40 years old and still going strong.. quite cool really. These thin red line models from Porter to the resin I do find interesting and I hope they release more variants with this colour scheme.
@@masterwatch I fear that Casio has reserved the truly readable and classic designs for Porter. For example, the Porter Metall 2100 is the only watch in this series that is really easy to read. I don't know why Casio makes more and more unreadable watches for the "ordinary people" (except B5000)
@@hansspiegl8684 you make good points actually legibility is an issue for some people and I do gravitate to the more legible dials.
Great review !
Thank you.. I will try to get better and thank you again.
When I tried on the mr-g it felt too tinny, and actually had a few sharp edges.
The raw titanium mr-g is pretty much my perfect watch aesthetically and functionality-wise...but I just couldn’t justify the extra £3k vs. the stainless steel version after having felt it in the flesh.
...And I bought the titanium camo version, so am quite capable of being suckered in.
Ps. You can get the GMW for around £320, so the mr-g is actually 10x
you raise a good issue actually.. If a person likes both the Titanium and Steel versions I would say the steel is the better value.
Thanks for your videos reviewing the MRG-B5000. I've watched most of your reviews, if not all, on MRG-B5000 to aid my decision.
I wound up getting:
MRG-B5000B-1JR
MRG-B5000D-1JR
(Not both at once. Got the MRG-B5000B-1JR first. After a few weeks I decided that MRG-B5000D-1JR is better suited for daily wear)
Like many, I was put off by the price initially.
But after some research I decided to add them to my collection. Another factor that edged me toward the purchase - I was able to purchase them at a discount from the sticker price with tax refund and currency exchange rate. (I am fortunate enough to be able to travel in Japan for business)
With the watch in hand there is a certain texture and visual impact that does not come across in video. Not to say you didn't do your best to present them.
There will be detractors that denigrate the asking price for these time pieces; Which can be understandable.
However I've come to the conclusion that watch collecting is not based purely on rationale.
If I may, the bezel is made of a proprietary CoCrMo alloy, trade name - COBARION
www.eiwa-heartmake.com/cocrmo/
The titanium used in the bracelet and casing is a proprietary alloy from Daido SteelCo., trade name DAT-55G, which is different from the more commonly used Grade 5 (6Al4v) Ti-alloy.
www.daido.co.jp/en/products/titanium/mechanical/index.html
cdn.ymaws.com/titanium.org/resource/resmgr/2005_2009_papers/Ogawa2006.pdf
From what I understand, currently the distribution of DAT-55G is restricted to Japan domestic market.
you offer great information here thank you. I love the fact that Casio have selected different titanium allows that better match their use on the watch and this for me was a big point of interest. The first MR-G I got was the B5000D (silver) as you are right it is probably more of a daily any outfit watch. But then when re-looking at the B5000B (black & gold) it did keep intriguing me and it looks so cool. MR-Gs are expensive but the engineering is a different level and they are going to last. Thanks again your comment is brilliant thank you.
Thanks for info. Was into one watch, different brand and looks amazing on photos and videos but when I decided to buy one and seen it in person I was shocked. It was not good looking as it was in videos so I didn’t buy it.
@@NaviNavi-1uu8tg It is always good to see watches in real life as they can look different in photos.
I’m torn between the two MRG’s for my favourite.
I’ve made a few full metal G’s from parts purchased from an official Casio parts supplier in the UK. Well worth doing if you are on a budget and have some technical skills.
One of your best videos by the way.
thank you for your comment and these squares do lend themselves to changes by the user and some are fantastic. Regards the MRGs if I had to chose I would probably go the silver but that would be a hard choice. I do think G-Shock might release a gold version.
Oddly I'd be most interested in the STN display in the module, as this is unavailable in resin G-Shocks.
I think G-Shock have saved the better screen for the full metals but I think other people think the same
I remember when you started this channel. And I said you should call your channel MR MRG or Minster MRG😂 Dont know if you remember me? I admired your unique videos on these pieces for a year. And because of your videos I am now a proud owner of the black MRG,
I am in the Uk so i got it from Beaverbrooks. Paid full retail £3600, i dont care as its worfh every penny to me and won't be sold. Also i wanted the full retail experience. I also ordered the black B5000 in matt black with the brushed bezel from Chrono 24 new from a Japanese store as its a Japanese domestic model or limited.
Thank you for your videos, and style of videos. Without this informative channel and your laid back approach, i wouldn't have pulled the trigger i don't think. So thanks again mate. And this is coming from some one that's in to high end mechanical A lange Sohne, JLC, Vacheron, the MRG is one of my favourite in my collection. Probably my favourite to be fair, as it goes with everything and any attire.The added plus is no one knows what i am wearing! The closest i have in toughness to this watch and with advanced evolution in materials in mechanicals is my Sinn EZM 13.1and my Sinn U1 Ds limited edition. Which is fully Tegimented treated over Submarine steel and can't be scratched, The EZM it has a special crystal inside that asobs moisture. And pushers Technology where the pushers can be pressed 500m under water, it has special gases and oils also! The U1 is 1000m, I am a plumbing engineer so i love the engineering side. And Sinn is one of my favourite brands, i love German engineering. I am actually surprised, you havent spoke on the brand on this channel. If you dont know of the brand, it might be something you might want to check out. Again Thanks for the MRG videos, they're needed more then you think. Your channel covers what others doesn't 👍🏾
Yes I do remember you and hello. As I read this message I was actually on the Sinn and Guinand websites going through their range of watches and I will be showing hopefully more Mechanical Chronograph Sport (my favourite sort of mechanical) watches soon and of course some more G-Shocks... Am really wanting a Carbon with positive display. Thanks again for your comment and so strange I was actually looking at Sinn.
@@masterwatch Wow 👌🏾 ironic, because I always thought watching your video, I bet once he discovers Sinn, I have a feeling you would be smitten with the technology. Not many channels really talk about Sinn as they're not marketed like other Luxury brands. They're are as utilitarian as they come. And are used for real professional personnel's, like different German special forces called the GSG9, they was handed UX models, they do watches for ambulance service! All kinds of service. Truly a marvel brand. Love them, I brought the 556 I to start me off then I brought the EZM 13.1 and then the U1 DS limited last year in less then 2 months that's how much respect I have for the brand. Click Spring Reviews Channel has the best reviews for Sinn, a UK Channel.
@@MyVideosWillCalmU interesting I will take a look.. 👀
@@masterwatch 👌🏾
I bought two g-shocks dwe-5640rx-7er just to put together one ultimate bracelet for my GMW-B5000. That 40th anniversary has a fantastic bracelet (although only half of it is metal, two had just enough links to create one entire bracelet). It's super comfortable, with "since 1983" is on the clasp which coincidenes with my B-year 😁 The best thing is that I could buy even MR-G now without worrying about my comfort with their titanium bracelet, because I could always swap
I think the MR-G bracelet is different, you can probably only use the MR-G bracelet with the MR-G watch head, I would check.
@@masterwatch I saw a silver MR-G on display when I was picking up my other G-shocks. It dazzled me. It’s hard to tell if it was because I already knew how much it costs or it’s really so much better when seen in real
@@northsta you do make a very good point and I can say from my own experience that the MR-G does feel different in the hand.
@masterwatch I have tried a NATO strap adaptor for a GMW-B5000 on an MRG-B5000 and it fits perfectly.
@@kenjmor that is interesting as I know the sizes are slightly different but the adaptor you have must fit, sounds good.
I had been curious about your opinion of order of acquisition for awhile!!
oh thank you. I do think saving for a watch is always a good idea as the process tends to make sure you really want the watch and this probably applies to all price ranges really.
Their are two watches i would want, the mrg silver is on the list.
It's all about the case,
I own the silver b5000 and a resin version but 3 casio is not to many
the MR-G in silver is a nice watch.
@@masterwatch but it's difficult to choose that watch or the Tudor North Flag but it will take a while to save anyways.
@@danielcooke9974 I would definitely save as the process makes you sure of what you want. My preference would be the MR-G.
Hi. Excellent video but I would make one correction. No G-Shock watches have a Hardlex crystal. They are either mineral glass or sapphire crystal. Thanks for the video.
ah yes I do apologise, you are correct the crystal on the full metals is mineral crystal, my fault. When the camera is rolling I think I often make errors and I hate watching myself so thank you for letting me know.
@@masterwatch No problem at all. I really appreciate all your work on these videos.
@@ianmaw66 thank you 👍🏻
Can anyone tell me the exact model name of the bottom right one? Can't find it in casios website. Its really beautiful
GMW-B5000TFC-1DR also know as the Porter as it originally came with a Porter display case. It is the original 1983 colour way of the original square
@@masterwatch thank you very much for your reply!
Well good video
thank you.
Cool watches. I like both. Steel is a tougher metal and is heftier, giving a high quality feeling. Titanium is lightweight and is much more corrosion resistant. The titanium also has the superior crystal. The GMW’s one piece bezel is a stronger. The GMW titanium is a really nice in between watch. Now that there’s a carbon version, there is even more choice.
I think the Carbon is a really nice option if you're wanting toughness. Thanks for the comment.
Thats a hell of an opener
I have no idea what I was thinking... 😎
Unreal Armour version has red spacer as well and its exposed.
ah ok and that is cool.. I think they keep the red spacer for special models.
Interesting review - and it's not an easy decision. I have the GMWB5000, and it's enough at £450, the MRG's are utterly beautiful, but the difference in price is ridiculous. An after market titanium case is only about £120... and with no used MRG's on ebay, depreciation (or inflation) is unknown...
with watches often the value is in the eye of the beholder. The GMWB5000 in steel is a great watch and if you like the weight and colour I would say you're probably better off with the steel. I haven't actually had an aftermarket titanium bezel and bracelet in my hand but I do hear they are good and probably a good option if you wanted to try it out.
@@masterwatch the one's I've tried are good enough I think for the money. My DWH5600 currently on a steel case and bracelet like the GMWB, looks amazing
@@tonyd223 I think the B5000 is so Iconic I can them making so more more variants.
Are the titanium ones slightly smaller in diameter or wear smaller?
to sight they look identically the same size but I believe if you measured with accurate measuring callipers you can see a slight difference. For me I like these little differences.
I see. I use to have the stainless steel one but I felt that it was too heavy and wore just a little big on my 6.5 inch wrist. Do you think the titanium version is worth a shot? @@masterwatch
@@whatchamatcha I have never been a titanium fan of watch case material as I've always preferred heavier steel or precious metals. So when the MRG was first released I was saddened as I thought I wish it was made of steel. I then thought about it and ended up trying the titanium MRG. Because there is still enough weight, heft, to the piece I was happy and knowing in theory it is a stronger material also. I would definitely try the titanium Squares as if you think you will like them, I can be certain you will.
is the GMW-B5000 made in Japan like the GMW-B5000?
yes I think all the watches I have are Japan made but all the new ones that are not made in Japan are all built to same specs as I understand.
@@masterwatch Thanks for the info. Does where it's made depend on when the GMW is made or where it's purchased from? I thought the ones sold in Japan are made in Japan while the ones being sold abroad could be made somewhere else, but I really not sure at all.
@@KaledTV to be honest I don't know for sure.. I always thought the high-end more expensive watches were made in Japan and the more popular models that are probably made in larger quantities are made in other countries. I am sure someone will know if you ask and I will also ask.
GMWB5000BPC1
2023 release... #amazing ❤
these GMW-B5000 watches are great. Thanks again.
what is the exact model of the Black metal GMW ?
GMW-B5000G-1 which is black and originally on a rubber bracelet. Here I have it on the GMW-B5000GD-1 steel bracelet. The MRG version is the MRG-B5000B-1
I’ve got the black titanium GMW-B5000 and it is way more subtle than the black MR-G because, excluding the top of the bezel and corners of the midlinks, it had a matte finish. It also borrows from the yellow DW-5000C rather than the red one so has a yellow line. The red line does shimmer in the light - that, the amount of details and the matte gold caseback are my favorite aspects the watch. I love both and the MR-G is clearly premium but wish they’d gone for more matte finishing. If the bracelet had been matte, it would have made the polished rivets pop like an the raw (natural) titanium MR-G.
My gripe against the all-steel variants is they are very heavy. Even without the bracelet, they have more heft than I want in a wristwatch.
All of this has been recursive for me as the more I wear my premium squares, the more I appreciate the affordable Origin models which makes me appreciate the work Casio has put into the Square.
yes some very good points. I do like the Titanium B5000TB and do regret not having that now but thought the MR-G might fill that void. Gosh there are many good squares.
What is the purpose of the spacer? Is it supposed to be removed??
the spacer is a thin piece of plastic between the metal case and metal bezel. It is quite a cool thing actually and probably adds shock protection. Believe me it is cool and I have the red ones that only appear in the first models.
@@masterwatchah, I see. So it's supposed to stay there? I wasn't sure if it was some thing that you were supposed to remove before wearing the watch or something.
@@msfasa ah yes it stays there [you can't really see it] and acts like shock protection also.
@@masterwatchgotcha, thanks for the info and keep up the great channel!
@@msfasa thank you..
That silver is *SO BAD*
That grey titanium, on the other hand...
the silver steel will probably be one of those icons in the future and everyone is trying to buy one in new condition.
Für mich sind GShock Uhren immer aus Carbon/Plastik, niemals aus Metall
Ah ja, ich kann verstehen, warum
Hmm... mr-g, cars, bitcoin, or loose women? Why does it have to be either/or?
😂... you are correct.. why have 1 when you can have all 4... you make a good point.
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Thanks again.
It’s amazing how Casio literally stole so manny features of other brands.
First thing they didi is to copy Timex adverts with gshock being throw from the building or under the truck.
Then they stole Timex indiglo and just renamed it Illuminator,after that they literally copied Certina double security system,they added a little plastic and voila you have a first gshock.
I don’t want to even start how Casio copied manny Seiko 80’s watch designs and just rebranded them.
Timex is such a cool name for a watch…
136. G. Shock MRG. VS. GMW. Full. Metal comparison. MRG. B5000 V
Thanks again.. I hope to make these videos better.
5 out of 10 for camera work. And I'm being generous.
I will hopefully get better.