Saturday, May 9, 2020

Head-To-Head: Bracelet Square G-Shocks - Composite (GW-M5610BC-1JF), Stainless Steel (GMW-B5000GD-1ER) and Titanium (GMW-B5000TCM-1JR)

In this short article, I will highlight the specifications of three square Casio G-Shocks made from three different materials. The watches are (from L to R): the Composite GW-M5610BC-1JF, the Stainless Steel GMW-B5000GD-1ER and the Titanium GMW-B5000TCM-1JR (click on the underlined to go to the full review of the specific watches). Although they look generally similar, there are a number of subtle differences.




Visually, the bracelet design on the Composite is different than the other two. The Stainless Steel and Titanium are more alike to each other. Nevertheless, the way the links are attached does not follow the same method. The Composite and Stainless Steel models use small micro spring-bars to connect the links whereas the Titanium model uses the more traditional friction-pin-with-collar system.

Below is a table of the specifications of the three watches.

SpecificationsComposite
(GW-M5610BC-1JF)
Stainless Steel
(GMW-B5000GD-1ER)
Titanium
(GMW-B5000TCM-1JR)
MaterialStainless steel & resinStainless steelTitanium
ColourBlackIP blackDLC black with
camouflage pattern
Module315934593459
PowerSolarSolarSolar
ConnectivityTime signalTime signal & BluetoothTime signal & Bluetooth
CrystalMineral glassMineral glassSapphire glass
ScreenNegative LCDNegative STN-LCD screenNegative STN-LCD screen
Dimensions46.7 mm (W);
43.2 mm (L);
12.7 mm (H)
49.3 mm (W);
43.2 mm (L);
13 mm (H)
49.3 mm (W);
43.2 mm (L);
13 mm (H)
Weight98 gm167 gm110 gm
Water Rating200 meters200 meters200 meters
MSRPYEN24,000YEN68,000YEN175,000
Year201020182019
Link ConnectionMicro spring-barMicro spring-barFriction pin with collar
Case-BackSteel plate attached
with screws
Screw-down solid
steel plate
Screw-down solid
titanium plate
ProductionStandard productionStandard productionLimited production

Another different design feature is the case-back. Where the Composite is a steel plate locked in place with screws, the Stainless Steel and Titanium models uses a screw-down case-back designed made from stainless steel and titanium, respectively.



The bracelet bridge is also different. The bridge on the Composite is stamped steel plate while both bridges on the Stainless Steel and Titanium are machined.



A major difference between the models is the quality of production. On the Composite, the edges looks rough and the seams are very obvious. The models made out of metal is much more refined and polished.

Conclusion

To me, the best square G-Shock is the Stainless Steel model. It weighty and feels solid on the wrist.  

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