If you are tilting it at an extreme angle then yes, I see what you are describing. But it is a very extreme angle and not something you would be doing when looking at the watch/time during any sort of normal use. Can you take a pic?

 

Thanks for the response. Yes, it's a bit extreme angle. Here's a photo of how it looks. The greyed digits are the ones that are active, while the bold ones are inactive.

 

Hi! I'm writing this post to make sure if this is a characteristic of the display used in G-Shock 5610U or if there's a defect in the particular unit. When tilted vertically towards the top of the watch, when I see the digits from the bottom edge of the watch, the visibility of the digits shift from crisp to blurry (inactive segments start appearing) and almost reversed (inactive segments more prominent than active segments).

I know that the display of this model is not crisp from all angles, but I haven't faced or heard about the last issue before where the segments are reversed - for example, if it is showing the digit 3 at a normal viewing angle, then when tilted, I see the left two vertical segments (or 1) and the 3 disappears.

Both of my GW-M5610U's have excellent displays when viewed at normal angles:

Some ghosting starts to appear at other viewing angles but they're still legible:

 

Thanks for the photos. I like the watch very much. It's just that I have to rotate my wrist most of the time to see the time clearly.

 

This sort of subject has been discussed in numerous threads on here over the years, it always make me wonder why some people need to see their display at such an angle that the digits fade/go blurry or whatever?

Maybe their work means needing to see the watch when doing something specific, or a similar reason?

To me, 99% of watch wearers will only be looking just about straight down at the display to see the time, so does the extreme viewing angle matter?

Just interested, not having a go BTW🙂.

 

If you have such needs and issue you will stick to other watch (analog...) or use clock.
done that.

 

To much free time to spare i guess, that is a silly concern.

 

Hi! I'm writing this post to make sure if this is a characteristic of the display used in G-Shock 5610U or if there's a defect in the particular unit. When tilted vertically towards the top of the watch, when I see the digits from the bottom edge of the watch, the visibility of the digits shift from crisp to blurry (inactive segments start appearing) and almost reversed (inactive segments more prominent than active segments).

I know that the display of this model is not crisp from all angles, but I haven't faced or heard about the last issue before where the segments are reversed - for example, if it is showing the digit 3 at a normal viewing angle, then when tilted, I see the left two vertical segments (or 1) and the 3 disappears.

normal. I don’t know what everyone else is talking about, but there are some angles that the contrast of the display decreases substantially. The same goes for the GW5000 and many other solar G-Shocks. The STN display resolves this issue to a large extent, but it is not immune. The same goes for non-solar G-Shock LCD’s.

 

Accoe

Accrding to CASIO, Auto Light activation for their watches is around 40 degrees from horizontal:

* Even though Auto light has nothing to do with viewing angles regarding display characteristics (resolution, contrast, ghosting, etc) based on the fact that Auto light is activated at an angle > 40 degrees, I'd say a normal viewing angles should be ~ 30-40 degrees from horizontal.

 

I didn't see any indication of a joke here, I'm afraid.

 

I also get annoyed that I can't read the time on my 5610 when I have my eyes shut.

 

Normal. In the same way an LCD TV may not look great when viewed at 45 degrees, or an Omega Seamaster’s dial can be obscured by reflections on the crystal when viewed at 45 degrees.

May I suggest sitting on a sofa straight on for the TV dilemma or raising your wrist slightly for both the G-Shock and Seamaster watch scenario.

You’ve got this!

 

Couldn't agree more on these subpar viewing angles. Can't read a damn thing on this POS!

 

If only it had a deepmeter, the visibility would have been great.

 

I guess it's expected to have defensive replies in a GShock forum to a post somewhat critical of a GShock. People telling others how they're supposed to use their watch, not understanding the concept of a "glance", instead lecturing people to turn the watch directly towards their face.

Why can't folks admit that taking a glance is a real thing and these LCDs do suck at an angle?

 

Why can't folks admit that taking a glance is a real thing and these LCDs do suck at an angle?

Maybe its too well known amongst LCD users.
We defend every passive LCD here!

 

I’m a little late, but here are some photos for the discussion.

Two ProTreks, both alike in dignity…er, I mean, I present the PRW-3000 and the PRW-3100. The -3000 has a standard display, with no colored filter. The -3100 has an STN display, with a blue filter.

Here are some comparisons:

Of course, this also shows the benefit of an analog handset. This is the Wave Ceptor WVA-M630, whose white-painted hands make it visible at oblique angles without any trouble. Convenient with driving, keeping hands at a desk, etc.

 

STN does make a huge difference. How was your experience with the PRW-3000? Did you experience resetting with static electricity? I have the option to buy a Ti bracelet brand new PRW-3000 but the issues with the 3414 module put me off. Don't want to see an expensive watch become a dud just because my jacket rubbed on it.

 

No issues with static electricity. I even tried, deliberately, by having fun with clothes out of the dryer while wearing it. I got the PRW-3100 after on impulse, partly because of the tale of static electricity issues with the -3000, and partly because it was on sale. (I got them on Amazon sales for $120 and $100 respectively.)

 

The best display of non premium, (no B5000 family) squire G-chocks is display from G-5600E/UE !
Grate visibility, very contrast display. Why nobody report here?
Nobody seen G-5600E/UE display?