Why The GW-5000U Is The Ultimate G-SHOCK And Why It's Worth $300: 4 Month Owner's Review

The G-Shock GW-5000U is by far my favorite G-Shock and I really do think this is the ultimate G-Shock. If I could only keep one of my G-Shocks, it would be this GW-5000U. I own and really enjoy some of their other popular models like the DW-5600, DW-6900, and the GW-M5610 because each one of them offers a unique experience and color scheme. Of course, there are many G-Shocks out there that can offer an immensely wide selection of functions starting from the standard stopwatch all the way to including an altimeter and barometer in the Rangeman. However, there is just something incredibly special about the GW-5000U that instantly puts it on another level the moment it is in your hands and on the wrist. This is a G-Shock that I believe G-Shock aficionados can enjoy due to its high quality and direct connection to the first ever G-Shock. But I also think that those who are new to G-Shocks can enjoy as well because the GW-5000U is an example of G-Shock’s distilled capabilities.

In this video, I will go over what I have come to love about it and dislike about it over the past 4 months that I have owned it. Also it should be noted that my specific watch is the updated version with the 3495 Module. This is an important note because for me this was a very crucial upgrade with lots of small improvements that makes living with it much better than the older GW-5000 (no U).


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TIME STAMPS:

The GShock GW5000U - 00:00
Dimensions - 01:12
Loves- Comfort/ Upgraded Feel - 02:14
Loves- It Just Looks Awesome - 04:00
Loves- Utility - 05:03
Loves- Updated 3495 Module - 06:19
Dislikes- The Fit (kinda) - 08:08
Dislikes- No Color - 08:54


DIMENSIONS: (WATCH DIMENSIONS SECTION FOR CONTEXT)

Case width: 43mm
Lug width: 16mm
Lug to lug: 49.5mm
Bezel width: 38.1mm
Dial width: 30mm
Case thickness: 13.2mm
Midcase thickness: 8.3mm
Bezel height: 1.9mm
Weight: 74 grams
Water resistance: 200m
Movement: Module 3495


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