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.
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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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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