Casio G-Shock GW-M5610U-1 Men's Solar Black Resin Sport Watch

I've had this watch for 8 years. I set it up once after I received it and then never touched the settings again. It stays fully charged with general home/office light and synchronizes with a radio time signal every night, so the time display is always accurate to within a fraction of one second. The Indiglo-like backlight works well; I have it on auto mode so I just flick my wrist and the light comes on for 3 seconds without the need to push a button, and it illuminates the screen without glare. Great work watch. The only issue I've ever had with G-Shocks is the rubber strap eventually wears out and breaks if worn daily, but it's pretty cheap and easy to replace.

I originally had a DW-9052 but it started seeping in water so I bought a ga2100 which didn’t match my style, so I ended up with this watch. I got it at an amazing price of 120 with tax and has been working better than any watch I’ve ever had. It arrived at the battery level of medium but quickly went up to high after 2 days, and has stayed there ever since. The atomic time works like a dream, too, it has received the signal every day, even when being 2 feet away from my PC though I do turn it off completely every night so that the watch is capable of receiving the signal easier. The durability on this thing is amazing, too, and the strap is comfortable. It is really easy to adjust which was important to me because I have a pretty small wrist. If you have owned a G-SHOCK previously, you wouldn’t need the instructions but they are really easy to understand if you do need them. The only 2 downsides to this watch is that the delivery took 15 days and the alarms are pretty quite, but I still think that this watch deserves 5 stars. Amazing.

Get ready for a horological odyssey, dear Amazon window-shopper, because today we’re diving deep into the wrist-bound enigma that is the Casio G-Shock GWM5610U. And let me tell you, this isn't just a watch; it's a testament to minimalist brutality, a digital zen garden in a bomb-proof shell, and quite possibly, the last watch you'll ever need… or want. First, let's talk about the "U." What does it stand for? Unyielding? Unkillable? Undoubtedly utilitarian? All of the above, and then some. This isn't your flashy, "look at me, I have a tiny computer on my wrist" smartwatch. Oh no. The "Square" whispers sweet nothings of atomic timekeeping accuracy and solar-powered immortality directly into your practical, no-nonsense soul. It's the horological equivalent of that one friend who's always prepared for the apocalypse, has a fully stocked bunker, and still manages to show up on time for brunch. The aesthetic, you ask? It's like a black brick decided to go into witness protection and ended up on your wrist. Some might call it "understated." I call it "aggressively humble." This watch isn't trying to impress anyone, and that, paradoxically, is what makes it so damn impressive. It's the kind of watch that says, "Yeah, I was here before you, and I'll be here after you, and I'll still be telling the exact time, thank you very much." Now, the "G-Shock" part. This isn't just a marketing ploy, folks. This is a promise. I'm fairly certain you could strap this watch to a particularly disgruntled badger and launch said badger out of a trebuchet, and the watch would still be ticking… or, well, digitally displaying. I've personally subjected it to accidental drops, impromptu mud baths (don't ask), and even a brief, terrifying encounter with my toddler's hammer. The Square emerged from each ordeal not with a scratch, but with a quiet, dignified smirk that seemed to say, "Is that all you got?" It's like the Chuck Norris of timepieces, but with better shock absorption. Oh, and let's not forget the sheer, unadulterated joy of never having to worry about a battery change. This watch sips photons like a vampire sips blood, sustaining itself on the ambient light of our glorious sun...or the fluorescent glow of your office. It's so efficient, I'm convinced it's secretly plotting to power the entire eastern seaboard with nothing but a well-placed window. But the real MVP, the undisputed champion, the crème de la crème of features, is the atomic timekeeping. My friends, this watch "syncs" with atomic clocks. That's right. It's not just accurate; it's "scientifically" accurate. You know those people who are always five minutes early? This watch makes them look like tardy amateurs. You'll be the one correcting everyone else's clocks, confidently proclaiming, "Actually, it's 3:47 and 12 seconds...precisely." You'll become a human time-Lord, wielding temporal dominion with a mere flick of your wrist. Be warned, though, this newfound power might lead to a subtle but undeniable air of superiority. Embrace it. The only downside, if you can even call it that, is that it might make other watches in your collection feel insecure. Your fancy automatic, with its delicate gears and winding rituals, will look at your new G-Shock with a mixture of awe and existential dread. "Why do I even bother?" it will silently whimper. All-in-all, if you're looking for a watch that screams "I'm prepared for anything, I value precision, and I'm not afraid to look like I mean business even when I'm just watching Netflix," then the Casio G-Shock GWM5610U is your soulmate. It's not just a watch; it's a lifestyle choice. It's a statement. It's a rubber-clad ode to reliability. Buy it. Your wrist will thank you. Just be prepared to have a truly unshakeable sense of time. And maybe, just maybe, the urge to build a bunker. You've been warned.

This is easily one of the most practical watches I’ve owned. The solar charging is a game changer — no worrying about battery changes. As long as it gets some light, it just keeps going. The atomic timekeeping is another big plus. It updates itself, so it’s always accurate without you having to mess with it. It still has that classic G-Shock toughness, so I don’t think twice about wearing it to work, the gym, or outside. It’s durable, lightweight, and more low-profile than some of the bigger G-Shocks, which I actually prefer. The display is clean and easy to read, and once you learn the buttons, everything is straightforward. If you want a tough everyday watch that basically runs itself, this is a solid upgrade over the standard models.

Great watch, last forever, great price. I even have the matching mini ring. You can not go wrong with this watch it is pretty much just a put it on and forget it. Keeps time and charge with NO effort.

Great watch! This G-Shock is more than a set it and forget it watch. This 5610U has tons of features. Atomic receiving works great. Solar charging with L M H indicator means piece of mind. Light weight and super comfortable. 5 alarms. Hourly chime. 24 hour and 5 world time zones. Stopwatch and countdown. 200M water resistant. I was just wanting the 5610, but I am glad I purchased the 5610U with the solar and atomic. I like analog watch faces, but this is the perfect do it all watch.

The watch I received (sometimes Amazon will group reviews with the wrong product IME): Casio G-Shock GWM5610-1 I've had this watch for about a week, I'll update this review if anything changes. I have worn a digital watch since I was five years old, so I feel confident in saying this is a really great watch, and a good value. I have worn a mix of Timex and Casio watches, but this is only my second G-Shock, the first being the DW9052. Summary: Great watch for the price (you get a lot of features and good build quality for ~$100. Pros: - Good build quality - Cool, retro design (might be a con for some) - Big numbers for time - Multiband 6 (never set your watch again) - Solar charging - World Time - Electroluminescent Display (EL) - Auto EL Cons: - The buttons are sometimes hard to press and I am worried they might become even more difficult to push after using the watch for several years. - The EL backlight does not stay on long enough (fixed in the GWM5610U) - The Auto EL feature does not work all the time. - The current time is not shown when in the stopwatch or timer feature. - The watchstrap is not very comfortable and feels rather cheap. The Design: The watch looks as it does in the picture. Everything is intuitively laid out and you will either love the design or hate it. If you are into the classic Casio watch look, you will love it. Some also say the red line around the display took some time to get used to, but I loved it as soon as I put it on my wrist. The screen is easy to read and the time is BIG so you can read it at a glance (a problem I had on the DW9052). The frame feels solid, as does the mineral glass. The Interface: Using the watch is easy and simple. I always like to read the manual, but you can get along without it. I would suggest reading it though to learn how to set your timezone for the Multiband feature. The Features: Speaking of the Multiband feature, it is very convenient and reliable. I live in San Diego County near the coast and wear the watch to sleep. Each morning I check the display to find the watch has synced with WWVB successfully. Your mileage may vary though, as I have read that some have had difficulty getting a clear signal. The "Tough Solar" feature is also very nice to have. When I received the watch it was on the "M" battery level. It took quite a bit of sunlight to get it to "H", but after leaving it in sunlight for a couple hours, I got a good three days of "H" level charge. Although, I have read that it can stay on "M" for six months without issue. I would suggest that after receiving your watch to leave it in direct sunlight for around four to six hours for two days. That should give you enough charge for a while. After that, just wear it and you should be good. The Electroluminescent (EL) backlight is nice and the auto feature is cool too, but it does not always turn on automatically when I turn the watch towards me. I wish that the backlight lasted three or so seconds instead of 1.5, but it works well enough. Note: I have read in other reviews that some people got the newer variant of this watch, the 5610U which does not have an EL backlight, but an LED instead. This one allows you to change the duration to three seconds, but it does not have that warm teal glow of the EL backlight. The timer, alarms and stopwatches all work as one would expect. It has one countdown timer, one stopwatch and five alarms. Coming from my previous watches, I found the snooze alarm (the fifth one) to be neat, but I do not use it. The countdown timer and stopwatch work well and the stopwatch has split functionality too. I just use it to time my morning runs. I would like to note that the time does not show up in the corner of the screen when using the stopwatch and timer as it did on my last two Casio watches. The 5610U has this feature. The world time browser is nice too, and one of the reasons I liked this watch over the 9052. It works as expected and allows you to change the DST status of the zone if Multiband is not working or if that timezone does not honour DST after 2009. Some have noted that you can only go West to East in the browser, not the other way. This does not bother me too much, as it allows me to use the button that would be used for that for the EL functionality. The Watchband (watchstrap): This is one of the main downsides for this watch, I wore the resin strap on the AE1200 for several years with no issues, but this one I had to change after less than a week. It just wasn't very comfortable and I always found myself adjusting it on my wrist. For some people, this may not be an issue, but for others they will have to get another watchband. I swapped the one from my DW9052 (a nylon strap) and am really happy with the result. The Buttons: The buttons on this watch remind me of the buttons on my AE1200, except these are recessed and sometimes difficult to press. They are not too bad, but pressing them for a while wears down my fingers quickly. I am also deeply concerned that they will become nearly impossible to press over the next few years, as happened on my AE1200. I am hoping that them being recessed will prevent excess dirt and oil from getting in, but I much prefer the buttons on the DW9052, which have wide plates on them to aid in pushing them and keeping foreign materials out. I doubt most people will care about the buttons (especially given that Multiband 6 will mean you won't need to set the time again) but it is something I care about. Overall: Despite the drawbacks enumerated above, this is the greatest watch I have owned. It is utilitarian in that it offers useful features and does not sacrifice too much (as many other watches seem to do). If the 5610U had an EL backlight though, I would go for that one. So should you buy this watch, if you are looking for a fashion piece, you should probably look elsewhere or consider a CasiOak watch (Analog-digital). If you want a watch that has most of these features (save the Multiband 6, Solar charging and "G-Shock" build quality), I would point you toward the AE1200, it will last a good three to four years and even more if you don't press the buttons and will only cost around $20 or less. However, if you like the classic, square look and the solar and Multiband 6 feature, this watch is great.

For the past 10 years, I've thought that mechanical watches had so much charm and passion, while quartz watches were soulless devices. I picked up this watch to be a "beater" when my automatic watches weren't suitable, but I've actually grown quite fond of the GW-M5610. What's not to love about a light, small, tough-as-nails, super accurate, solar watch? I got this watch from Amazon on April 5, 2019 (in the USA). First thing I noticed was that it did not come in the hexagonal tin box that a lot of older online reviews show, but a flimsy cardboard box with a simple display holder. At first I was annoyed, but honestly the box would have just been tucked away in storage with other watch boxes that never see any use. After unboxing, you'll find a warranty card, a handful of manuals in various languages, and the watch in a simple plastic bag (no protective stickers on the crystal or caseback, no fancy hangtags). I immediately checked out when the last sync time was (bottom right button), which happened to be on November 1. Assuming this sync happened before it was packaged up, that meant it was sitting for 5 months in the dark, but it still showed high power (as indicated at the bottom of the display, where there's a L, M, H meter). Yay for power saving mode! Next step was to set the timezone. The manual states that the default timezone after losing all power is Tokyo. I assumed this was what the watch would be shipped with, but mine was set to NYC by default. I'm curious if watches sent to the USA are set this way, or if someone played around with this watch. After selecting my local timezone (Pacific), it was only 2 seconds slow! I know quartz watches are accurate but that is phenomenal, especially considering the manual states +/- 15 seconds per month without a signal calibration. Speaking of signal calibration, I've had my watch automatically sync about every other night in Seattle. I have an old Casio Waveceptor (10 years old) that never syncs anymore. I don't know if that's because it has become defective, or the GW-M5610 can pick up a weaker signal strength. Regardless, there's no need to worry about missing a few nights in a row of syncing, as it'll still be very accurate. The caseback on mine was machined and not stamped, with crisp engraving (FYI, I removed the serial number from the image, normally found on the bottom of the caseback). As far as I know, only older models will have the stamped, rounded version. While on the wrist, it feels just as comfortable as any rounded caseback I've had. I really like that the resin strap is already pre-rounded/pre-shaped. I've had tough, flat rubber/plastic/resin straps on other watches that were incredibly uncomfortable (I'm looking at you, SKX009). On my 6.25" wrist, the watch strap keeper is right at the end, and there's maybe 1/4" excess strap sticking out. If your wrist is smaller, you'll unfortunately have more strap sticking out, which will probably be a bit annoying. Other reviews state that the A-EL feature didn't work on their watches, which is the auto-illumination when you tilt your wrist up. Mine works flawlessly. I'm curious if this was an issue with earlier models that has since been addressed. The only minor annoyance I can find with this watch is the non-standard lug width/strap. I think the stock strap fits it perfectly (both in terms of comfort and aesthetics) and have no desire to change it, but it's proprietary. That being said, I'm sure it won't be hard to find a replacement strap if needed. The GW-M5610 has a perfect blend of retro styling, useful functions, durability, comfort, and laziness (it sets itself!).

O G-Shock GWM5610-1 é resistente, leve e tem um visual clássico que me remete a muitas memórias afetivas. A sincronização solar e o acerto automático do horário via rádio são bons diferenciais pois não preciso me preocupar com pilha ou ajuste de hora. Recomendo!

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The package is pretty bang up but since it's a g-shock beater watch it is safely ok! There are so many G-shock models out there but you can't beat this classic. Been waiting and looking patiently for this model.Added my own bullbars. 😊 So glad i finally found it here within my budget. A must buy for casio collectors. This is like the basic Ultimate top 5 for a 5610 model. I highly recommend. Not for fussy buyers for sure.

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One of the happiest product purchases that I have made on Amazon. Bought the watch on sale when the Prime day deals were active and the watch came in perfect condition and works exactly as advertised. The solar powered feature helps significantly as I work primarily outside in extreme heat and sun exposure. The resin band has survived dirt, rocks, and all the water that's been thrown at it when recently digging fence posts this past week. Glow in the dark feature is useful when waking up in the pitch darkness and not having my phone nearby. Most importantly, the watch functions perfectly as a watch in telling time. The time has never been off and the watch is always powered which is all you can really ask for in a watch.