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JR16 · 12 February 2019, 12:27 PM

A few years ago I got a Rangeman and have given it more than a few good beatings. For every day it’s a bit large and bombastic though on my wrist. So a few days ago decided to pick up my second G shock for those days I just don’t feel like putting on a Rolex/Omega/PP/etc. Have read a few brief write ups on the GW-5000-1JF in the past and another one surfaced last week (I think) on my Watchville app, and decided to pull the Amazon Prime trigger. So far, very happy with it, like the supple, all matte black case and strap , the smaller size than the Rangeman, and the relatively simplified functions compared to some other G shocks.

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037 · 24 February 2019, 12:41 PM

How's this worked out for you so far? I've been considering one lately. It's the only G-Shock in the range that has my attention.

JR16 · 24 February 2019, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 037

How's this worked out for you so far? I've been considering one lately. It's the only G-Shock in the range that has my attention.

Really into this watch. Best $290 I’ve spent in a while. Can’t recommend it enough.

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037 · 24 February 2019, 01:34 PM

Thanks. Hard to argue the price, really. Might have to grab one soon.

SADDLE · 24 February 2019, 02:04 PM

Based solely off this post I purchased one of these GW-5000-1JF. Very pleased with it. Strap is super comfortable. The all black finish is nice. I found a lightly used one, essentially brand new on eBay for $235. Seller was in the states too so I got it in a couple days. It appears the amazon options all ship from Japan. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a g-shock.

JR16 · 25 February 2019, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SADDLE

Based solely off this post I purchased one of these GW-5000-1JF. Very pleased with it. Strap is super comfortable. The all black finish is nice. I found a lightly used one, essentially brand new on eBay for $235. Seller was in the states too so I got it in a couple days. It appears the amazon options all ship from Japan. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a g-shock.

congrats !

I got mine (JDM version) from amazon prime in 2 days ... if anyone else interested there are still a few left

Casio G Shock GW-5000-1JF Multi Band 6 Japan Made https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00272NBJQ..._FPRCCb9MAVZJ6

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ak5659 · 25 February 2019, 01:53 AM

I've had mine on the composite bracket for a couple of years but may switch it back to the original rubber this summer. Definitely not a watch for everyone, but highly prized and appreciated by those in the know.

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Naples09 · 25 February 2019, 12:44 PM

Congrats! I love my 2 G Shocks.

osamu · 25 February 2019, 03:57 PM

I also have a GW-5000. I had a cheaper G and it never saw any wrist time, felt too much like a toy.

The GW-5000 feels like a real watch and built to last. If there is one G to own for me, this is it. In fact it hasn't left my wrist in about 3 weeks, since my son was born. The countdown timer is a life-saver to time feedings.

Psmith · 25 February 2019, 08:53 PM

Nice, congrats

1William · 25 February 2019, 09:42 PM

Congratulations. I am a fan.

JR16 · 25 February 2019, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osamu

I also have a GW-5000. I had a cheaper G and it never saw any wrist time, felt too much like a toy.

The GW-5000 feels like a real watch and built to last. If there is one G to own for me, this is it. In fact it hasn't left my wrist in about 3 weeks, since my son was born. The countdown timer is a life-saver to time feedings.

Congrats on your G-Shock and the birth of your son !

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Rebel · 26 February 2019, 12:30 AM

I have a Casio Illuminator and love it as my "around the house", "exercise" and "yard work" watch.

Enjoy your new acquisition.

bravetony · 26 February 2019, 01:31 AM

I like it!

Justinmg · 26 February 2019, 02:34 AM

Big fan of G-Shock, in my line of work it’s a must, gunna look into ordering one of these!

dmhines · 26 February 2019, 02:43 AM

I have same watch with Deployment clasp bracelet ... I love it. Unfortunately USA is shutting down the Radio Timing Network either this year or next year.

CoveWatch · 26 February 2019, 07:44 AM

Very cool! Congratulations

Burlington · 26 February 2019, 08:34 AM

Best looking G shock of all in my view. Great watch !

benlee · 26 February 2019, 11:01 AM

Congrats!

037 · 26 February 2019, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmhines

I have same watch with Deployment clasp bracelet ... I love it.

Deployant. The clasp isn't packing up for an overseas tour.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmhines

Unfortunately USA is shutting down the Radio Timing Network either this year or next year.

NIST still has full budget to keep WWV/WWVH/WWVB up and running. The proposal to cut funding didn't pass the House and Senate.

ajas · 26 February 2019, 03:34 PM

I am a fan

bmclaurin · 27 February 2019, 02:52 PM

Your post inspired me to do this...

JR16 · 28 February 2019, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bmclaurin

Your post inspired me to do this...

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SADDLE · 28 February 2019, 03:30 AM

I forgot to post a picture, still enjoying this watch...

MechMovement · 28 February 2019, 03:31 AM

Square G's FTW!

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Justinmg · 28 February 2019, 08:26 AM

You guys all suck! Mine will be here tomorrow via amazon!

Phrank · 4 March 2019, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SADDLE

I forgot to post a picture, still enjoying this watch...

Awesome....

“Far out in the uncharted backwaters of the unfashionable end of the western spiral arm of the Galaxy lies a small unregarded yellow sun. Orbiting this at a distance of roughly ninety-two million miles is an utterly insignificant little blue green planet whose ape-descended life forms are so amazingly primitive that they still think digital watches are a pretty neat idea.”

Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

Saw this quote and thought I'd post it....

scarlet knight · 4 March 2019, 10:25 PM

The 5000 J1 costs $278. I have a 5600 that cost much less. Worth the difference?

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JR16 · 4 March 2019, 10:33 PM

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The 5000 J1 costs $278. I have a 5600 that cost much less. Worth the difference?

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IMO, definitely yes. Despite having a similar aesthetic, they are really different watchesl. For example, the 5000J is solar powered, multiband, stainless steel construction under all that rubber, much nicer strap, and made in Japan.

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stockae92 · 5 March 2019, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by scarlet knight

The 5000 J1 costs $278. I have a 5600 that cost much less. Worth the difference?

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Depends on how you are going to use it.

If you absolutely plan on destroying the watch (i.e. tons of salt water, sun screen, bug spray, bang it hard against anything everything), then I would suggestion DW5600E and replace it every battery change.

Otherwise, the GW5000 is a much nicer built watch that you can feel the difference, besides just having more features. i.e. the DLC SS inner case, soft high quality bezel and strap.

12 February 2019, 12:27 PM	#1
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,186	Incoming - 2nd G shock A few years ago I got a Rangeman and have given it more than a few good beatings. For every day it’s a bit large and bombastic though on my wrist. So a few days ago decided to pick up my second G shock for those days I just don’t feel like putting on a Rolex/Omega/PP/etc. Have read a few brief write ups on the GW-5000-1JF in the past and another one surfaced last week (I think) on my Watchville app, and decided to pull the Amazon Prime trigger. So far, very happy with it, like the supple, all matte black case and strap , the smaller size than the Rangeman, and the relatively simplified functions compared to some other G shocks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

25 February 2019, 08:53 PM	#10
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26 February 2019, 12:30 AM	#13
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,057	I have a Casio Illuminator and love it as my "around the house", "exercise" and "yard work" watch. Enjoy your new acquisition. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

26 February 2019, 02:34 AM	#15
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO Posts: 3,353	Big fan of G-Shock, in my line of work it’s a must, gunna look into ordering one of these! __________________ //////////////////////////////// Member of The Nylon Nation Does it do anything? It tells the time.

26 February 2019, 02:43 AM	#16
dmhines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Atlanta Watch: Milgauss / GMT II Posts: 464	I have same watch with Deployment clasp bracelet ... I love it. Unfortunately USA is shutting down the Radio Timing Network either this year or next year. __________________ . Rolex Milgauss Black GV / Rolex GMT II Slate Serti Rolex 2-Line Submariner / Bell & Ross 03-94 RS17 Breitling SOH II - Brown 42 / Breitling 806 Re-Edition

24 February 2019, 12:41 PM	#2
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,171	How's this worked out for you so far? I've been considering one lately. It's the only G-Shock in the range that has my attention.

24 February 2019, 01:34 PM	#4
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,171	Thanks. Hard to argue the price, really. Might have to grab one soon.

24 February 2019, 02:04 PM	#5
SADDLE "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Drew Location: KANSAS Watch: Rolex Posts: 203	Based solely off this post I purchased one of these GW-5000-1JF. Very pleased with it. Strap is super comfortable. The all black finish is nice. I found a lightly used one, essentially brand new on eBay for $235. Seller was in the states too so I got it in a couple days. It appears the amazon options all ship from Japan. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a g-shock.

25 February 2019, 01:53 AM	#7
ak5659 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: KY Posts: 35	I've had mine on the composite bracket for a couple of years but may switch it back to the original rubber this summer. Definitely not a watch for everyone, but highly prized and appreciated by those in the know. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 February 2019, 12:44 PM	#8
Naples09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,795	Congrats! I love my 2 G Shocks.

25 February 2019, 03:57 PM	#9
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	I also have a GW-5000. I had a cheaper G and it never saw any wrist time, felt too much like a toy. The GW-5000 feels like a real watch and built to last. If there is one G to own for me, this is it. In fact it hasn't left my wrist in about 3 weeks, since my son was born. The countdown timer is a life-saver to time feedings.

25 February 2019, 09:42 PM	#11
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,671	Congratulations. I am a fan.

26 February 2019, 01:31 AM	#14
bravetony "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 315	I like it!

26 February 2019, 07:44 AM	#17
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Very cool! Congratulations

26 February 2019, 08:34 AM	#18
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,634	Best looking G shock of all in my view. Great watch ! __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

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26 February 2019, 03:34 PM	#21
ajas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SubC, Pam, Speede Posts: 3,140	I am a fan

27 February 2019, 02:52 PM	#22
bmclaurin "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Las Vegas Watch: SD4K Posts: 434	Your post inspired me to do this... __________________ Rolex: SD 116600 \| Submariner 114060 \| GMT 126710BLNR \| GMT 116710LN \| Explorer II 216570 \| Explorer 214270 Other: Vacheron Constantin \| Panerai \| Omega \| Grand Seiko \| Breitling

28 February 2019, 03:30 AM	#24
SADDLE "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Drew Location: KANSAS Watch: Rolex Posts: 203	I forgot to post a picture, still enjoying this watch...

28 February 2019, 03:31 AM	#25
MechMovement "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: UK Posts: 96	Square G's FTW! Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk

28 February 2019, 08:26 AM	#26
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO Posts: 3,353	You guys all suck! Mine will be here tomorrow via amazon! __________________ //////////////////////////////// Member of The Nylon Nation Does it do anything? It tells the time.

4 March 2019, 10:25 PM	#28
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,135	The 5000 J1 costs $278. I have a 5600 that cost much less. Worth the difference? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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