CasioG-Shock GWM5610-1 Men's Solar Black Resin Sport Watch

And so, the clock is received.Upon receipt, tests and battery:Considering that as I thought that the watch was driving for five days at an ambient temperature of -20, as soon as I got it, I ran the watch through tests of the screen, tilt, auto-backlight, solar panel - everything is normal. Yes, and they did not drive at a temperature of -20, I have already clocked myself, a maximum of three hours at -5, and that is unlikely.On receipt, the battery charge was at "H". During testing, the level almost immediately fell to "M". The next day, a couple of hours on the windowsill and again "H". Now I look at them again "M" - but this is understandable, not the season, however, there is not enough sun and clothes with long sleeves. Yes, and I use it to the maximum - auto-backlight, attempts at manual synchronization, alarms, auto-synchronization ... I'll try to leave it on the windowsill for the whole weekend - maybe it will stop throwing them from "H" to "M" and vice versa.By synchronization:Synchronized without any problems via smartphone. The application is called "DCF77 Emulator".Compulsory synchronization or auto-night synchronization with towers has not been successful yet. Finding out how much they are in a hurry or lagging behind in a month - I have not yet dealt with it, too little time has passed after receiving it.By subject:The clock arrived made in Taiwan. I do not know why, but subjectively pleased more than Made in China. There are no scratches, dents, abrasions on the glass, everything is perfect. The mechanism itself stands in the case evenly, without distortions. The back cover has no scratches or abrasions, the bumper to the body in the area of ​​the buttons (and, in principle, around the perimeter in general) adjoins very tightly, there are no gaps from the word absolutely. The end of the strap at the end (where the rounding is) without roughness and burrs - judging by the shiny small thin strip, it was processed with a laser or something hot, yes, I am a "little" perfectionist. The viewing angles are excellent, so that you can somehow look at the watch - so that at first glance the information on the dial is not clear - you need to seriously twist your hand ... I do not feel absolutely problems with the date "month / day or day / month" I am quite comfortable with the existing format - if I could switch the format, I would switch to the existing one.I did not carry out tests with a piece of ice on the dial - then there is no ice, then I forget.Impression for quality and build:First, and in principle, and subsequent impressions - if I chose "live" from many in the store - I would have chosen the same copy. Yes, and not the first and I hope not the last I have CASIO, there have never been problems with the quality. Live, as I will repeat the opinion of many - they really look better than in the photo, the photo does not convey them at all, I do not know what to call it - an aura? Charm?Cons: Weight. After CASIO efa-121d-1a weighing 150+ grams and even on a strap and not on a bracelet, this watch is absolutely not felt on the wrist. An unusual and not logical arrangement of the backlight button - at night, when I sleep, I always first press two protruding strips just above the button. The strap is a little harsh. Silent alarm clock - more precisely, it is not loud but sharp, shrill, and the repeat mode will probably really save if anything. So far, it wakes up normally - but again, there are not enough statistics.But all these minuses, as it seems to me, are "habit problems". In a couple of weeks it will be finally clear.Just in case, watch tests:Display testCASIO G-SHOCK TEST DISPLAYThis can help you determine if there is any damage to a particular display function that could prevent you from knowing if it is activated or not. It's also a handy way to see all the hidden display features built into your watch.To enter the display diagnostic mode:• In timekeeping mode, press buttons (A), (C) and (D) at the same time.• All display segments are activated.• Press (D) to view display test modes.• The last screen will show the Casio module number• Press any button to return to normal modeCASIO G-SHOCK TILT SENSOR DIAGNOSTIC MODEAll Casio auto-illuminated models use a basic tilt sensor to determine the position of the dial. If you are having problems with Auto-EL, you may have a faulty tilt sensor. Fortunately, Casio engineers have built in a tilt sensor diagnostic mode that can be used to diagnose potential problems.To access the tilt sensor diagnostics screen:• In timekeeping mode, press buttons (A), (B) and (C) at the same time.• TLT is displayed on the screen• The display will show “8888” when the sensor is activated.• Press any button to return to normal modeSolar Panel TestCASIO G-SHOCK SOLAR SENSOR DIAGNOSTIC MODEThe Rigid Solar G-Shock models use dedicated batteries and a set of small solar panels to maintain a charge. If you're having trouble charging your watch even in direct sunlight, you may have damaged your solar panels. To check the health of your solar panels, you can use the built-in solar diagnostic mode.________________________________________To access the solar diagnostic screen:• In timekeeping mode, press buttons (A), (B) and (D) at the same time.• SLR is displayed on the screen• The display will show “8888” when the solar cell is receiving light.• Press any button to return to normal modeIf the battery is fully charged, solar panels may not receive additional sunlight.CASIO G-SHOCK ENERGY SAVINGAnother great feature hidden in the Casio G-Shock manual is the ability to automatically conserve power when not in use. The power saving function will automatically turn off the display after 60-70 minutes of inactivity. In this sleep mode, all other watch functions (including alarm and radio sync) remain active. After 6 or 7 days of inactivity, the watch will enter deep sleep mode, which will disable automatic reception, beeps, tones, backlight and display.________________________________________To turn on power saving mode:• In timekeeping mode, press and hold button (A) until the area code flashes.• Press (C) nine times until the power setting screen appears (PS is displayed).• Press (D) to turn on or off• Press (A) again to install and exitG-SHOCK AUTO LIGHT MODE ONThis is probably one of the more well-known hidden features of the Casio G-Shock, but still one that many people are not aware of. Most G-Shocks with a backlight function actually have an “auto-backlight” mode, a great feature that automatically lights up the watch when it's tilted 15 degrees towards your face. While this feature is known to drain the battery faster, it is smart enough to shut down if the watch goes below full charge. In addition, the feature will only remain active for six hours before having to manually reactivate it.To turn on auto light:• Hold button (B) for 3 seconds.• The wording “A. El 'will appear on the dial if successful.• Press and hold the button (B) for 3 seconds to manually shut off, otherwise it will automatically shut off after 6 hours.I'm not attaching a photo yet, there are so many of them ;)

Outstanding product. I'm 3 years in. It's the best watch for me. I wanted something that would just tell me the accurate time and live forever. The solar power is amazing, the battery takes such little energy to operate that in my experience you don't really need to purposely let it charge. It just does it on its own over time provided you spend at least some time in the sun. The radio time calibration works well, although you do need to place it in a spot where the radio waves won't get blocked. I occasionally place it on my thick desk and it doesn't always calibrate when I do that. But that's no big deal. There's minimal time drift with this watch, as long as your watch catches the radio signal at least once every couple weeks your time will stay very accurate. This is exactly what I was looking for: no frills, just a durable, accurate, lasts-pretty-much-forever kind of watch. Very satisfied 3 years in, it still looks pretty much the same as when I bought it.

My G-Shock Square fits nicely on my wrist (I’m about 6.5in wrist diameter) despite being a 40mm case. It definitely fits smaller. Setting the watch up is a bit confusing at first, but a few internet searches and it turns out to be fairly simple. Buttons are bit small, and I had to use my nails to press them.The backlight has a blueish hue, and I honestly prefer the previous generations green light, but I’m just nit picking. A real ossue I have with the backlight is that it only stays on for about a second or two, which can be frustrating when it’s dark.The color is pretty straightforward: black with color around the face and hints of stainless steel throughout. I EDC a Garmin Solar 2x and the 5610 feels like as light feather in comparison. I haven’t tested water resistance yet, but it’s rated for 20 bar, or 200m of water. Being a g-shock, I trust its rating and have zero doubts it can reach that depth.At the time of this review, this watch is on sale for $105 before tax, which is a STEAL for what you’re getting. Multiband 6 (the ability for your watch to set the time using radio waves for precision accuracy), 5 world time setting with almost 50 time countries to choose from, AND solar charging are just the highlights. All that for $105? Yea, that’s the best bang for your buck do-it-all watch out there IMO.

I bought this watch almost 10 years ago from Amazon.It's still my go-to daily work, hiking, travel, etc. watch. Light-weight, convenient size, i.e. not gigantic to the point where it's annoying.I'm still on the original wristband, the face is a bit scuffed up but is still very legible.Couldn't even begin to mention everything this watch has been through. It's been my buddy as I've been to several continents with it, snorkeled in oceans, backpacked national forests, and I don't know how many dog baths and personal showers it's survived.No idea how this solar charging mechanism works internally, but whatever battery/capacitor it uses has lasted almost a decade.I hope they're still the same build quality as the one I have.