New GW-M5610U, GW-5000U, GW-S5600U, G-5600U "Speed Model Series"

crafty_dragonfly said:

In this photo, the text on the 5000 appears to be much sharper than the text on the 5610.

I remember reading that looking at a G-Shock from the left side (while on your left wrist, for a right-handed person) tends to be crisper than looking at the watch on the right side, so I was wondering if it was due to the viewing angle, or because the 5000 is more legible / put together slightly differently?

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dgaddis said:

I don't think the cases are different? Just a trick of the camera.

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elborderas said:

I'd say this is just a photo artifact.
It is very difficult to take a proper picture of the screen without the right equipment

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dgaddis said:

Ah, yeah we all know the GW-5000 and GW-M5610 are different. I thought you meant the 'OG' 5610 vs the new 5610U.

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g-fob2 said:

so Casio updated the modules and put it in the old cases + bezel + strap, and called it a day
as simple as that but people here are making so much noises with their expectations, imaginations, and whatnots
HONESTLY, after reading this whole thread, I lost respect to a lot of G-shock veterans in this forum: YOU SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER with your intelligence and experience

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Ottovonn said:

I don't quite see why analyzing every detail is a problem. In fact, I'm disappointed some folks are bothered that we are going over the watch with an electron microscope. Part of it is excitement that popular fan watches are getting some change, even if it is relatively minor. It's all in good fun and part of the hobby.

Further, the module in these squares has not been updated in over a decade, so it is a big deal, at least for square fans. If anyone follows Rolex, they go over the tiniest changes to the dial size, font, etc. with each new model. There are fiery debates, for example, over whether a watch should be 36mm or 39mm, whether the font is too thick or too thin. To the outsider, these debates look ridiculous. To the fan, it's part of the fun.

If people do not understand that, then I am amazed that it surprises them, especially if they frequent these forums. It does, however, disappoint me to when people are outright disappointed that we are simply just doing watch idiots do -- go over the fine details, bellyache when are expectations are not met, and share excitement for incremental changes to much beloved watches.

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Ottovonn said:

I don't quite see why analyzing every detail is a problem. In fact, I'm disappointed some folks are bothered that we are going over the watch with an electron microscope. Part of it is excitement that popular fan watches are getting some change, even if it is relatively minor. It's all in good fun and part of the hobby.

Further, the module in these squares has not been updated in over a decade, so it is a big deal, at least for square fans. If anyone follows Rolex, they go over the tiniest changes to the dial size, font, etc. with each new model. There are fiery debates, for example, over whether a watch should be 36mm or 39mm, whether the font is too thick or too thin. To the outsider, these debates look ridiculous. To the fan, it's part of the fun.

If people do not understand that, then I am amazed that it surprises them, especially if they frequent these forums. It does, however, disappoint me to when people are outright disappointed that we are simply just doing watch idiots do -- go over the fine details, bellyache when are expectations are not met, and share excitement for incremental changes to much beloved watches.

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Ottovonn said:

Someone's useless yack yack comments could be their way of finding information or just expressing their opinions, even if they are ill-informed. I see a lot of such speculation when new watches are newly released. Just part of the discussion. Gradually the truth emerges as folks get their hands on the watch.

As long as people aren't being rude, I don't see an issue. Just skip the post if it isn't informative.

If you are having an especially hard time finding information you're looking for, ask a question - a lot of us are here to help.

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Grungever said:

the most remote thing from me to being rude and I had just an opinion.

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