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.

Specifications	Composite (GW-M5610BC-1JF)	Stainless Steel (GMW-B5000GD-1ER)	Titanium (GMW-B5000TCM-1JR)
Material	Stainless steel & resin	Stainless steel	Titanium
Colour	Black	IP black	DLC black with camouflage pattern
Module	3159	3459	3459
Power	Solar	Solar	Solar
Connectivity	Time signal	Time signal & Bluetooth	Time signal & Bluetooth
Crystal	Mineral glass	Mineral glass	Sapphire glass
Screen	Negative LCD	Negative STN-LCD screen	Negative STN-LCD screen
Dimensions	46.7 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)
Weight	98 gm	167 gm	110 gm
Water Rating	200 meters	200 meters	200 meters
MSRP	YEN24,000	YEN68,000	YEN175,000
Year	2010	2018	2019
Link Connection	Micro spring-bar	Micro spring-bar	Friction pin with collar
Case-Back	Steel plate attached with screws	Screw-down solid steel plate	Screw-down solid titanium plate
Production	Standard production	Standard production	Limited 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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