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"Well, that is certainly not going to be a problem, I agree, but I think it should also be possible to push them intentionally, which for me at least requires taking off the watch and positioning a fingernail at just the right angle on a slippery, small metal surface and positioning another finger on the opposite side of the case to generate a sufficiently large amount of squeezing pressure to push the little circular pin-head like pushers far enough into the watch to engage."
"I suppose if you are one of those people that always needs to know what time it is in Hong Kong and can't seem to remember how to add or subtract then this is great."
"Lastly, when setting current time, timer, and alarm, you only get one button to use after you press adjust, and it only goes forward."
"the most disappointing part, while setting time and date i noticed when i push the buttons for the light or start / stop or in manual speak buttons b and d, the face of the watch moves to the left inside the case and plastic rubber cover overlay even with the slightest pressure on those buttons."
"It's true (but no doubt individual) that the watch and band (bulky and metallic as they are) can cause a rash or dryness, "for some of the people some of the time", but I'm only one person."
"However, keep in mind that the watch is new, and because I just started wearing it, I want to give the band some time to mold a bit to the shape of my wrist."
"This positioning is different from the older models but I personally find it more useful as operating the stopwatch and countdown timer is done through the upper right button, a much more natural feeling for those of us who are perhaps used to traditional chronographs."
Casio Men's G-shock DW5600E-1V Shock Resistant Black Resin Sport Watch (Click to Compare Deals)
Quick
"A vocal minority of DW5600E owners will doubtlessly insist that the recessed pushers are just as they should be because this prevents them from being accidentally pushed. Well, that is certainly not going to be a problem, I agree, but I think it should also be possible to push them intentionally, which for me at least requires taking off the watch and positioning a fingernail at just the right angle on a slippery, small metal surface and positioning another finger on the opposite side of the case to generate a sufficiently large amount of squeezing pressure to push the little circular pin-head like pushers far enough into the watch to engage... I had a little trouble figuring out how to set the date at first, becoming confused by a field that seemed to increment from 00 to 100, till I read the manual and found this watch has a perpetual calendar feature, so the value there is to enter the year (from 2000-2100)."
"I suppose if you are one of those people that always needs to know what time it is in Hong Kong and can't seem to remember how to add or subtract then this is great... It's more flexible setting alarms and timers since you can go both up and down if you accidentally go past your alarm time (the 5610 only goes up)... *Note that the price difference seems to have gotten bigger since just a few weeks ago and now the 5610 is about $60 more."
"What's also cool about the timer is that you can also set seconds, and any amount of seconds is fine, whether you want 5 seconds or even just 2 seconds or so... Since there's only 3 basic features and the buttons are easy to press, this isn't too big of a deal. Lastly, when setting current time, timer, and alarm, you only get one button to use after you press adjust, and it only goes forward."
"and yes for those of you that cant wait to call me out i know it is inset slightly on purpose to prevent unwanted mishaps, but this ones way too inset... the most disappointing part, while setting time and date i noticed when i push the buttons for the light or start / stop or in manual speak buttons b and d, the face of the watch moves to the left inside the case and plastic rubber cover overlay even with the slightest pressure on those buttons. so to explain further, when you push buttons b or d with enough strength to make the button function for its purpose the digits on the face actually shift to the left inside the case and you can clearly see it happen from a normal distance that you would look at the watch to see the time of day from!"
"Set it right up, tested that buttons and light-feature are working (they are) and the countdown timer too... It's a big piece of steel which may get warm (not from battery; from sun or activity), and the steel back and/or buckle is what has sometimes done a number on my skin too... It's true (but no doubt individual) that the watch and band (bulky and metallic as they are) can cause a rash or dryness, "for some of the people some of the time", but I'm only one person."
"However, keep in mind that the watch is new, and because I just started wearing it, I want to give the band some time to mold a bit to the shape of my wrist... I don't wear bulky watches and what I really like about this G-Shock is its conservative size: it fits great on my smaller wrist... I plan to get a more comfortable strap for this watch (one that makes my wrist feel like I'm not wearing a watch)."
"This positioning is different from the older models but I personally find it more useful as operating the stopwatch and countdown timer is done through the upper right button, a much more natural feeling for those of us who are perhaps used to traditional chronographs... Battery life is rated at 2 years but unless you're constantly using the backlight you should be able to pull at least another year or two out of the watch before replacement. The 5600 definitely has that 80s vibe going on so it may not be your desired fashion statement, but if you're looking for a tough, reliable watch you can't go wrong with this classic G-Shock."
Less Quick
"* There probably isn't much that I can add to what has already been said about this widely respected basic Casio G-Shock... A vocal minority of DW5600E owners will doubtlessly insist that the recessed pushers are just as they should be because this prevents them from being accidentally pushed. Well, that is certainly not going to be a problem, I agree, but I think it should also be possible to push them intentionally, which for me at least requires taking off the watch and positioning a fingernail at just the right angle on a slippery, small metal surface and positioning another finger on the opposite side of the case to generate a sufficiently large amount of squeezing pressure to push the little circular pin-head like pushers far enough into the watch to engage. With great effort I can sometimes push them with finger-tips, but my finger-tips become quite sore if I have to push them this way more than a couple times a day - it's ergonomic sadism!... The Timex watch has it's own branding elements, (though not of the same crude tacky sort), but keeps them on tabs above and below the bezel, and also moves the pusher 'hints' (like stop/start) etc... I had a little trouble figuring out how to set the date at first, becoming confused by a field that seemed to increment from 00 to 100, till I read the manual and found this watch has a perpetual calendar feature, so the value there is to enter the year (from 2000-2100)... It's easy to forget that keeping track of the time is, at least to a considerable extent, the purpose of a watch, and it would be difficult at this price to find one that does a better job."
"I figured I'd just do what I did last time I lost my original 6600 over 10 years ago - go buy a New Old Stock one on eBay or Amazon... This one has simplicity on its side - there are only the 4 traditional modes: Time, Alarm, Stopwatch, and Timer... I suppose if you are one of those people that always needs to know what time it is in Hong Kong and can't seem to remember how to add or subtract then this is great... 5 seconds - it maybe seem like a tiny difference but it is noticeable, noticeable enough that when I first got my 5610 I was annoyed by it... It's more flexible setting alarms and timers since you can go both up and down if you accidentally go past your alarm time (the 5610 only goes up). But the BIGGEST hit against the 5600 is this: the damn ADJUST button is SO recessed into the case that I can't even activate it with my fingers... *Note that the price difference seems to have gotten bigger since just a few weeks ago and now the 5610 is about $60 more."
"I'm used to wearing the ones with the sensors, tough solar, and automatic time-keeping, and I didn't think I'd wear this one a lot... The light is pretty darn bright, and you also have a feature where you can make the watch light up whenever you have an alarm or the hourly time signal on... It has the 3 basic functions: stopwatch with split time, a timer that runs 24 hours, and an alarm... What's also cool about the timer is that you can also set seconds, and any amount of seconds is fine, whether you want 5 seconds or even just 2 seconds or so... Also, whenever you play around with any of the modes of the watch, when you press the mode button, you automatically go back to the current time. Since there's only 3 basic features and the buttons are easy to press, this isn't too big of a deal. Lastly, when setting current time, timer, and alarm, you only get one button to use after you press adjust, and it only goes forward."
"and yes for those of you that cant wait to call me out i know it is inset slightly on purpose to prevent unwanted mishaps, but this ones way too inset... I realize this old model is not the expensive g shock any more but i jeez g shocks used to have better quality control?... ive had six g shocks and about 25 casio watches,most all of them were great, not these two. not the sellers fault both showed up on time well packed with everything they should have with them like warranty cards etc... the most disappointing part, while setting time and date i noticed when i push the buttons for the light or start / stop or in manual speak buttons b and d, the face of the watch moves to the left inside the case and plastic rubber cover overlay even with the slightest pressure on those buttons. so to explain further, when you push buttons b or d with enough strength to make the button function for its purpose the digits on the face actually shift to the left inside the case and you can clearly see it happen from a normal distance that you would look at the watch to see the time of day from!... ive had a lot of casio watches and nearly all of them worked well and lasted longer than the price i paid for them would have justified."
"* I had a last-minute revelation that the cost of a new one would be about the same as a new (original Casio) band and the cost of the additional outer shield (which says "G-Shock) and a jeweler's labor... I read the reviews first, some pretty scary in talking about non-stainless steel cheapening, or non-functioning ("overly recessed") buttons or faulty light... Set it right up, tested that buttons and light-feature are working (they are) and the countdown timer too... So that is my experience - an exact-same watch, my "old friend" for snorkeling and day-to-day work - with stopwatch, countdown, and clock all working just fine... But, so far, wherever it was pieced together or however the parts are procured, this is a standard-issue G-Shock Casio watch, so far exactly the same in appearance and function as my others... It's a big piece of steel which may get warm (not from battery; from sun or activity), and the steel back and/or buckle is what has sometimes done a number on my skin too... It's true (but no doubt individual) that the watch and band (bulky and metallic as they are) can cause a rash or dryness, "for some of the people some of the time", but I'm only one person."
"I say comfortable "enough" because I find the strap to be slightly uncomfortable on my own wrist (I'd give the strap a comfort rating of 7... However, keep in mind that the watch is new, and because I just started wearing it, I want to give the band some time to mold a bit to the shape of my wrist... I don't wear bulky watches and what I really like about this G-Shock is its conservative size: it fits great on my smaller wrist... - Current time is displayed in both the stopwatch and countdown timer mode... Many people (especially those with larger hands and fingers) report having a hard time pressing this button... If you're looking for a watch that gives you more functions, get a different watch... I plan to get a more comfortable strap for this watch (one that makes my wrist feel like I'm not wearing a watch)."
"With a water resistance rating of 200m and the ability to withstand a fall from 10m this watch is more than able to take a beating, especially if you keep it on your wrist! While it lacks many of the bells and whistles of the modern G-Shocks like atomic signal reception and numerous sensors the 5600 makes up for it in pure simplicity with a easy to use interface and quick operation... It can also be set to light up when an hourly signal or alarm goes off (this is that symbol above the seconds display)... This positioning is different from the older models but I personally find it more useful as operating the stopwatch and countdown timer is done through the upper right button, a much more natural feeling for those of us who are perhaps used to traditional chronographs... Speaking of adjustment, adjusting modes only takes a single press of the adjust button, much quicker than the newer models!... Battery life is rated at 2 years but unless you're constantly using the backlight you should be able to pull at least another year or two out of the watch before replacement. The 5600 definitely has that 80s vibe going on so it may not be your desired fashion statement, but if you're looking for a tough, reliable watch you can't go wrong with this classic G-Shock."
