CasioMen's G-Shock DW6900-1V Sport Watch

ReviewThis is a review and comparison of 3 very similar g shocks at very similar prices here on Amazon. The 5600, 6900, and 9052. If, like me, you like all 3 and can’t decide, this review is for you. I’ve posted this in the reviews of all three watches since it applies to all of them.I’ll start with the similarities: They are, functionally, the exact same watch. The only difference is the graphics/arrangement of the LCD. All three have the exact same mode button functionality. Press once for an alarm which can be set for a specific time as well as specific date and year. Press again for a countdown timer that can be set for up to 24 hours. The current time is also displayed on the screen which is a nice touch. Press again for the stopwatch. It does not have a lap counter but does have a split so you can record lap times manually or record first/second place finishes. The current time is also displayed on this screen which is, again, a nice touch. Press again to return to the home screen which displays the day, date, and time. The watch will beep with each press of the mode button but will beep differently when you make it back to the main clock screen letting you know you’ve made it through all the functions. 200m of water resistance which more than 99% of us will ever come close to needing. You can choose between 12 and 24 hour timekeeping and set the backlight to flash with the alarm, timer, and hourly chime. You cannot mute the button presses. Everything you just read applies to all three watches.Now for the differences and pros/cons of each. I’ll start by saying I don’t think any of these are better than the other as they are functionally the same. It really comes down to size and aesthetics. Starting with the 5600 - the OG. The 5600 is the closest to the original G-Shock and the most classic of the three. This is the most basic version but it comes in dozens of colors and variations. This particular model only comes in black which isn’t a bad thing. It goes with everything. It’s the smallest of the three and has the lowest height by far. If you have a smaller wrist, this is the one you want. It’s pretty thin as G-Shocks go, though not as thin as a 2100, and comes from a time before G-Shocks were the size of a truck tire. The current version was just re-released in 2024 and replaced the electro-luminescent backlight for a very bright, white LED. I still have the older EL version but prefer the LED better. It’s clearer and brighter in my opinion but both are fantastic. If you order one and receive the other (which seems to be common) don’t be upset. Both are completely visible in the darkest dark. I just prefer the LED. The 5600 is also the easiest to read of the three. The clock itself has the largest numbers and there are no ticking graphics taking up screen space. It’s a bit boring to look at (when compared to the others) but the most practical as there’s no wasted space. The 5600 is timeless and will never, ever go out of style.The 6900 is a big chungus. It is a chonky boy. If you have a small wrist, I wouldn’t recommend it. It’s big, very tall, and the fixed curvature of the strap makes it look even bigger on wrist. But many of us buy G-Shocks for that massive wrist presence so if that’s your thing, then this is it. It’s the biggest of the three. The 6900 and 9052 both have dedicated backlight buttons on the front which I really appreciate. This one also just got an update replacing the EL backlight with a white LED. The same comments apply as for the 5600. Both are great but I prefer the LED. The 6900 has a bit more personality than the 5600. There are three dials across the top that are really only there for aesthetic reasons. They tick along with the seconds until they’re all full and then continue until they’re all empty. They’re not really anything you’d use to help tell the time. They just look cool. Their presence though, does make less space for the day, date, and time so those are a little smaller than on the 5600. I have pretty bad eyesight these days but I have no trouble reading it. I don’t consider it small but it is smaller than the 5600. One difference of note between the 6900 and the others is the plastic buckle. For some reason this model has a a plastic buckle while the other two have metal. I don’t see this ever being a problem. It’s really thick as watch buckles go. It’s worth noting that this model has been around since the mid 90’s and has always had a plastic buckle. They’re all G-Shocks and all meant for real world wear and abuse and the 6900 looks like the one that could endure the most mistreatment. Whether or not that’s true, I don’t actually know but it sure looks the toughest.The 9052 is the most unique of the three. It has a smaller diameter like the 5600 but has the chonky thickness of the 6900. If you have a smaller wrist but want a bigger watch, this should be your choice. Also if you have a medium to large wrist, any one of these is perfect. The face of the 9052 is probably my least favorite for a few reasons. The day and date are separated from the time by a very cool looking but functionally useless bar that ticks full and empty along with the seconds. This puts the day and date on a very slim section of the lcd which makes it harder to read. If you’re younger and have good eyesight you can probably disregard this but I find myself having to look a bit longer to focus on the date when I need it. One more thing of note about the date: The 6900 and 9052 lcd screens are recessed really deep into the watch case. This isn’t a factor on the 6900 but the 9052 case actually casts a shadow over the date on the lcd. If you’re not in the right lighting, half the numbers sit in shadow and I end up having to hit the backlight to read it. Not an issue but it is worth mentioning. The best thing about the 9052 is the fit. Of the three, it is the only one without a fixed strap. The strap swings freely on its spring bars and doesn’t have a pre-curve so it wraps right around your wrist and fits very comfortably. This not only makes it the most comfortable but also makes it wear the smallest, despite being much thicker than the 5600. But don’t worry, it makes up for this by having the widest strap. When I say it wears the smallest, I mean of the three. It does not wear small. The other two have a pre-curved strap that does not swing freely. This adds some shock protection if they are ever dropped and also makes the watch wear larger as it goes out from the watch before curving around your wrist. The 9052 also has the easiest buttons to press. Big flat pushers as opposed to typical very-small metal ones. No need to dig your fingernail into these things. The backlight is still an EL! The 9052 has not received the LED update yet, if ever. If you insist on an EL backlight, the 9052 is the one you want. As of today (4/4/25) it is only available with an EL. It is also the only one of the three that comes in different colors at around the same price. Look to pay double for a different version 5600 or 6900 if you want a color. The 9052 comes in a few color options all around the same price. I went with blue which is more of a bright navy and looks fantastic with the yellow accents and silver face.That’s it! That’s all I can think of anyway. These are three functionally identical watches so it just comes down to fit, size, and aesthetics. I have all three and don’t really have a favorite. I just let the heart decide before putting one on for the day.

Great watch and what a bargain it is.Casio first introduced the 'G-Shock' brand with their 1983 GW-5000C model (today's Casio G Shock GW-5000-1JF is practically the same thing), famously designed by a Casio engineer around the 'triple ten' concept: 10 year battery life, water resistant to 10 bar, and survive a 10m fall. Remember the television commercials, where the Casio watch is struck by a hockey stick and slammed into the net (and keeps on ticking...)?Today, the G-Shock brand continues, with a multitude of variations and styles, all rugged and providing different combinations of digital display, chronograph type functions, water and shock resistance, and more.Frankly I purchased this simply to see if I would like wearing a watch of this style. I'm pleasantly surprised to find that I like wearing it, it's comfortable, and I like the styling. A lot.I selected this particular model because it was (at the time) the least expensive G-Shock model sold on Amazon. There are one or two others close to it in price, and then there are models that are much more expensive. All the way to several hundreds of dollars for the latest, fanciest and most limited edition models. There are people who collect these things and keep track of all things G-Shock, track the variations on web sites and blogs. It's developed into quite the product line for Casio, but what I like is that the inherent ruggedness and functionality of the watches has still been preserved. Even if the watches are now all** made in China (** there are a couple of high-end models still manufactured in Japan, but only a couple as far as I've been able to determine).This has a very legible display that shows date and time, along with the expected features of stopwatch and alarm. I haven't made use of the other features but they are not difficult to use if desired. The display can be briefly illuminated at night time by pressing the gray button just below the display.This watch does the job for me. I'm 100% satisfied. I'll probably buy another, either to get a slightly different style for some variety, or even just to have a backup in case I damage or lose this one. Or to give as gifts. The season is approaching, after all.

A great watch for anyone, super durable!

I have had several Casios and have never had a problem. I am very happy that I read the reviews and got the model with ALL rave reviews. I specifically avoided the model with a high proportion of bad reviews, because I realized that the electronic chip used in it was basically a bad batch which somebody tried salvaging to the detriment of Casio's good reputation. All the extra bells and whistles (so to speak) I could care less about. It holds up well for a long time (years) though I have not really kept track.The only reason I got a new one is that because of the work I do, there was too much dirt accumulated in the buttons, even after having it cleaned, that I could not reset the time with daylight savings time change. The crystal can be cleaned easily (dirt, tree sap, etc.). The watch band itself is great because it does not grab the hair on my wrist and pull it the way expanding metal links do, and does not accumulate sweat the way leather does, and irritate my skin. I love my Casio even better than my Toyota truckwith 215,000 miles which I expect to be able to get another 150,000 miles (with no engine rebuild) before the next timing chain replacement is due.Casio is very rugged, predictably holds up well, looks great, and is a terrific value considering the price compared to how long it lasts. I buy a watch once now, versus three times, with the watches I used to buy. I can't imagine anyone making anything better. Buying online has gotten to be really convenient as it saved me hours of finding what I wanted. Reading the reviews is an absolute must and having done so, I am very happy with the product and the Amazon service.