Afternoon all,
I've had a number of in's and out's this year and i'm currently debating if i should sell my GW5000-1JF and pickup the new GW5000U-1JF, my thoughts on this are:
Pros:
LED backlight
DD/MM setting
Time shown when using timers
Con's
Potentially £100 to upgrade
Has anyone gone through this?
Thanks
I have been pondering this also. I don't have the 5000 old. Used to. But given the options for a new watch with updates.....I'd go for it especially as you're selling the previous model.
Be smart, get both !
I did.
Tough choice!
I’d kept getting close to buying the GW-5000 as the ultimate G-Shock but the MM:DD date format and dim 1.5 second backlight kept putting me off.
I had tried the GW-5610 which shares the same module but returned it for the above reasons.
I next tried the GMW-B5000D which is a great watch but quite heavy and prone to the knocks and scuffs that the G-Shock was designed to shrug off with ease.
I then went with the GW-5600 that linked through to my iPhone which I quite liked - but I still hankered after the simplicity of the self contained GW-5000.
Then the new ‘U’ version came out and I bought the GW-5610U discounted to see if the changes made any real difference.
Now with the light setting on 3 seconds and the brighter LED I found that could read it in the dark quite easily and the optional DD:MM format also helps legibility.
My new GW-5000U arrived here yesterday morning and I love it!
I don’t know if that helps but the new version is simply perfect for me
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Last edited by adg31; 21st December 2021 at 20:21.
Thank you for the feedback.Originally Posted by adg31
Tough choice!
I’d kept getting close to buying the GW-5000 as the ultimate G-Shock but the MM:DD date format and dim 1.5 second backlight kept putting me off.
I had tried the GW-5610 which shares the same module but returned it for the above reasons.
I next tried the GMW-B5000D which is a great watch but quite heavy and prone to the knocks and scuffs that the G-Shock was designed to shrug off with ease.
I then went with the GW-5600 that linked through to my iPhone which I quite liked - but I still hankered after the simplicity of the self contained GW-5000.
Then the new ‘U’ version came out and I bought the GW-5610U discounted to see if the changes made any real difference.
Now with the light setting on 3 seconds and the brighter LED I found that could read it in the dark quite easily and the optional DD:MM format also helps legibility.
My new GW-5000U arrived here yesterday morning and I love it!
I don’t know if that helps but the new version is simply perfect for me
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The above pros are what’s got me interested in switching, the GW5000 is the perfect G Shock for me, everything I need in a beater watch and nothing I don’t.
Where did you get yours from if you don’t mind me asking?
Thanks
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No problem; I picked it up off Amazon where it worked out around £275 and was delivered in just over a week which I was quite happy with. Plus I got it before Christmas
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That’s good. Can’t see any on Amazon in the UK at the minute.No problem; I picked it up off Amazon where it worked out around £275 and was delivered in just over a week which I was quite happy with. Plus I got it before Christmas
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Sorry, I used Amazon.com as the UK version don’t seem to be stocking. I thought about eBay but felt the fixed price, door to door logistics of Amazon gave the buyer a bit more protection from hidden fees.
There’s quite a few on there now starting at $293.99!
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Got mine from Seiya and it came in just over 24 hours which was amazing!
I don’t have the original 5000 but have a 5610 and a bunch of DW5600’s. I do prefer the dd/mm option and it’s a great watch, just the alarm is so quiet like all the solar atomics and the display on my 5610 looks perhaps a tiny bit clearer. Time in all modes is what makes it for me - and it could be an ‘only G’ if I didn’t have about 40 others too!!
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Currently out of stock on Seiya unfortunately at the moment. Thanks for the feedback.
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They seem to come in pretty regularly tbh
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Just signed up for notifications.
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Oh bugger. I didn’t even know I need one of these but I do now… thanks guys.
So where’s the best place to buy?
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Sorry!
I had no problems with buying mine from amazon.com. Clear all-in pricing, good tracking and a reasonable price
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Thanks. Just checked and looks like it’s about £275 all in.Sorry!
I had no problems with buying mine from amazon.com. Clear all-in pricing, good tracking and a reasonable price
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That’s about what I paid and it took around a week to arrive. The thing I liked was that you didn’t get caught out with any unforeseen VAT, customs clearance fees or Royal Mail charges - and I got it before Christmas!
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Last edited by adg31; 23rd December 2021 at 09:05.
Just ordered one from Spain. Thanks for the post.
Watch.Co.uk have them.
£265 or so though I have no experience with buying from them
I’ve just ordered one from watch.do.uk, just under £250 if you signup to the newsletter as you get 5% discount. Shipped within an hour, some reviews don’t make positive reading but will make judgement on we the coming days based on my own experience.
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I looked but can only see a Gw5000u-1ER?
Anyone know if the Gw5000u-1JF and Gw5000u-1ER are exactly the same?
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I think they are but will be interesting to compare against one advertised as 1JF.
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I just ordered from here as it seemed the best deal around and looking on trustpilot and WUS others have had good buying experiences.
https://www.tictacarea.com/en/casio-...k-gw-5000u-1er
No VAT removed but from comments I have read they pay this so no import duties or fees when delivered but we will see how that goes.
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I believe these are sold everywhere in Europe now but not here in the UK - so I should think they are the same model. I’m wearing my Seiya bought model today and it has ‘made in Japan’ on the caseback and below that the CE mark. I suspect they are the exact same model.
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Are you ok to provide a photo of the case back? I would like to compare when mine arrives. I can then compare to my original GW5000.
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Voila! Not had a chance to check paperwork but this came from Seiya with the Japanese market box and hang tags - others have commented they are surprised this model has the European CE mark - apparently the old model didn’t have this as it was never made for the European market? I suspect the caseback is the same for all of the U series versions. Ps the buckle is also stamped Japan
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Thank you that’s great.
Voila! Not had a chance to check paperwork but this came from Seiya with the Japanese market box and hang tags - others have commented they are surprised this model has the European CE mark - apparently the old model didn’t have this as it was never made for the European market? I suspect the caseback is the same for all of the U series versions. Ps the buckle is also stamped Japan
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I’ve just checked my old 5000 and it doesn’t have the CE mark.
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I checked mine which is another JDM import and it has the CE mark as well.
The thing I have noticed compared to the GW-M5610U-1ER is that the strap is very much softer. I’ve read this comment from others previously and it really is true!
I wonder if the same is true with the GW-5000U-1ER compared to the JDM version?
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Last edited by adg31; 24th December 2021 at 10:20.
Thanks guys. I think I’ll just go with Amazon.com for the 1JF model. Not in a rush to receive it anyway.
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Looks like watch.co.uk are selling them:
https://www.watch.co.uk/g-shock-orig...-5000u-1er.htm
Order before 17:00 for next day delivery, on your wrist for Christmas Day
Same watch just an EU release apparently. Wouldn’t get to hung up about the JF/ER. Go for the best deal.
https://www.g-central.com/g-shock-gw...ing-to-europe/
Anyone been stung for the VAT or customs duty on one of these?
No charges for me so far but from what I’ve read they pay the VAT.
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Perfect, thank you.
How many people have I got to order one after starting this thread?!
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How many people have I got to order one after starting this thread?!
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Folded . Ordered GW500 1ER from Spain.
Got to stop visiting this forum
You won’t regret it.
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Nah - still got the original - not wearing that - and as the new version is easy to pickup theres no thrill of the chase 😂
Mine arrived AM today.
Ordered late 2 Jan here ths AM
£184 all in from Relojes de Moda. Absolutely first class service.
First impressions. The straps a bit short but very comfortable. I will need to alter some settings, day first etc
Any easy fixes to swap the strap for a casio lightweight bracelet? or longer strap?
Bought mine yesterday from Spain and it is out for delivery today! Incredible turn around.
According to the website it is VAT paid £189. However if not, it’s still a cracker of a deal.
Hopefully I am here when it lands.
Which shop if you don’t mind me asking?Bought mine yesterday from Spain and it is out for delivery today! Incredible turn around.
According to the website it is VAT paid £189. However if not, it’s still a cracker of a deal.
Hopefully I am here when it lands.
The one you suggested yesterday but the post seemed to disappear?
I think it's linked above, I must admit very tempting...
https://www.tictacarea.com/en/...hes...k-gw-5000u-1er
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Not yet received, but had to pay taxes today, 50.00 quid.. sort of taken the shine off it..but to be expected.
Where did you order from?
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https://www.tictacarea.com/en/casio-...k-gw-5000u-1er
That’s an excellent dealBought mine yesterday from Spain and it is out for delivery today! Incredible turn around.
According to the website it is VAT paid £189. However if not, it’s still a cracker of a deal.
Hopefully I am here when it lands.
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Well, it has landed! Just over 24 hour turnaround. Amazing!
Initial thoughts. Obviously the band is much more comfortable and feels more premium overall. Prefer the colour vs my 5610.
I would say there isn’t a major difference in how clear the display is but the fact that the date is the correct way round, the time being displayed in all modes and the quick return to main screen make this miles better.
Prefer the LED light also here is a comparison for those interested.
Would definitely recommend Relojes de Moda.
Cheers and merry Christmas.
Thanks for the comparison. Are the buttons still a bit stiff on the new vs the old?
Thanks for the pics Gav. So it did come all the way from Spain then? Pretty impressive at this time of year especially! I'm assuming no notice of additional fees either?
I have to say the LED doesn't cast as much of a shadow as I'd feared/got the impression of from seeing it in pics from early adopters of the "U"-version.
Merry Christmas and enjoy your new watches - perfect for timing Christmas dinner tomorrow!
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