G-ShockCASIO G-Shock GW-5000U-1JF [20 ATM Water Resistant Solar Radio Wave GW-5000 Series] Shipped from Japan

Great watch !!! Wear it every day. A timeless classic.

I was initially turned onto this watch by a YouTube review that seemingly popped up at random on my feed. Being a modest G-Shock fan (owning half a dozen already over the many years), I gave the review a look-see. The video was very well done, and practically a travel log. That alone was not enough to persuade me, as I have an education in marketing, so ads that "sell the sizzle and not the steak" do little to garner my interest in a product. Here's what did, though, and the reason I bought something that so pricy, yet understated.The 5000U is pattered in the classic square-face design of the G-Shocks of old, but is sufficiently modern for my tastes. No, it doesn't connect via Bluetooth to your phone like the 7000 series, nor does it have the crisp TIFF display like the H1000, nor does it show tide and moon info like the Rescue or Frogman series, nor does it display your altitude and bearing like a Rangeman. No, the 5000U offers Multichannel 6 radio atomic time keeping, solar tough charging, and the usual assortment of features you'd expect on a digital G-Shock, including a 20-Bar water resistance.So what makes it so special? What justifies it being $100+ more expensive than the average G-Shock with the same features? The answer to those questions are Construction and Understated Style.Most G-Shock watches are made with a plastic core. While still very durable and more than tough enough to be run over by a commercial truck, the 5000U was made with a steel core making it even more so durrable. What's more, being made in Japan, the 5000U features a steel screw-down back to the casing, as opposed to being a thin sheet of metal attached with for tiny screws. Not only is this indicative of quality the likes of which you only see in premium luxury watches (which are decidedly NOT G-Shock tough), but the feature greatly improves the watch's durability while adding only a sliver of thickness.The steel core is wrapped in an outter shell and band of silicone. Not only does this lend to the subtle appearance of the watch, but makes the 5000U remarkably comfortable to wear all day long. Truly, I tell you, this is the most comfortable G-Shock I've ever worn, it may well be the most comfortable watch I've ever owned!While it's true that the person sitting next to you may never guess this degree of superior craftsmanship is sitting on your wrist, nor will anyone be impressed with its flashy bling -- that's sort of the point! The 5000U bears a deliberately understated style of its own. Not standing out like a gaudy peacock should be considered a selling point, not a detractor. Wearing a 5000U gives you an air of mature modesty, yet you still retain the confidence and knowledge you possess a superior timekeeper. The skeeby, sketchy guy next to you by the bus stop or subway won't look at your watch and wonder how much he can get for it at the hock shop. It doesn't mark you was a person with a surplus of cash in your wallet. And the 5000U doesn't make you worry about scuffing up your pretty, overpriced piece of timekeeping jewelry, thus freeing you to be the devil-may-care man that you truly are... potentially, anyhow.True to it's G-Shock heritage, this is a watch for men who want some more dependable, through thick and thin. Something practical, accurate, and devil-dog tough; yet made with superior craftsmanship and care.If I had a complaint about the 5000U, it would be that the buttons are on the small side. Pressing the light button in the dark could be quicker and easier task with either bigger buttons or a dedicated light button. Even so, I have large hands, and once you get a feel for the controls, it's not enough of an inconvenience to warrant switching to another watch.

This is set to be the best G-Shock (I own 3). This is the closest to my first one, that I bought in 1989 and died beyond repair in 2014. 25 years, 3 G-shock protections and countless straps... Outstanding. This one shares the same characteristics and even more with more precise time-keeping thanks to the radio signal that corrects itself with frequency, endless power thanks to its solar charging panel around the display, and world time across the globe. Solid construction, comfortable to wear and superior style. See oictures above.. And kudos to SUZUKI-JAPAN Watch International Warranty for delivering ahead of schedule and meticulous packing. Outstanding!!!!

Casio durability and fit has always been huge part of why I love these watches. The functionality is simple and solar power just makes is even better. Highly recommend this watch.

Absolute gem of a watch, well worth paying a bit more for the import. Half a year in I have nary a scratch on it despite absolutely not babying it.

This is THE premium classic G-Shock, arguably the perfect square G-shock in form and function. I recommend it IF price is a second concern to quality. The feature set on this watch (5000 series) is near identical to the 5610 series, and visually similar to the low end 5610. Those cheaper models fulfill the functions and visual appearance, but the case and strap quality set the bar on this watch. At a MSRP of $300 that’s about the highest I’d consider paying for this model, anything higher than that and the metal models or special editions of other plastic models become competitive. The reason to get this watch is the refined simplicity of it. It’s not metal, its really high-quality plastic. It has the broadest basic features one could need. I’ll expand on two that I appreciate, multi band 6 is radio synchronized clock setting (as a user you don’t have to do anything, it’s all pre-programmed). This sets the precision of the watch to match “internet time” within a second. My use case is conference calls which generally start exactly on time. I can be away from my desk and know my watch is the “right” time down to the second. The second feature is world time, initially I thought this was a superfluous feature but it’s actually been very handy. The ability to show local time and home time on the same screen makes travel and communication much easier. This is the highest end gshock before Bluetooth and other complications get thrown in the mix. I personally have zero desire to have a Bluetooth gshock and actively avoid it on other models. At this price point I’m happy, I wish the display featured sapphire glass which would have made this edition perfect in my eyes. Casio reserves that for their luxury models and those start at well over $1000 so it’s unlikely it’ll make it to this model.

Amazing watch. Feels twice as nice as the 5610u. Seller was great, just expect a pretty long shipping time (compared to most other Amazon shipping times.) Mine came about 4-5 days early, and they had some awesome packaging.

si te gustan los g shock, no tengas dudas , éste es el mejor. Relojazo, es japones, todo es mejor.actualizo, los botones son bastante mas dificiles de presionar que los 5600, te diria que tenes que usar la uña de forma "alineada", al ser mas pesado , si tenes otros de la misma serie, tenes que tener cuidado cuando lo pones /sacas, que no se te de vuelta y se te caiga, la correa ajusta mas, tenes que usarla un punto mas, que por ejemplo, mi 5610. muy contento, muy preciso, muy muy buena calidad, es raro ver calidad así hoy en dia, diría que es hasta barato....suerte !