Other limitations are only one alarm, no option to turn the button operation sound off, and no adjustable afterglow duration on either model.

When I first asked the clerk at Kohl's if I could look at the watch I thought it might be a fake since the strap just didn't feel tough like the GA's. Unfortunately, it doesn't have a time swap function where it swaps between the home time and the second time zone. First offered in 1995, it’s popular among military, law enforcement, firefighters and other professionals who need a watch impervious to tough environments. Its tough solar mechanism eliminates the need for battery replacements, making it an eco-friendly choice. The watch is powered by solar energy which makes it energy-efficient and sustainable, and its dimensions are 53.The EL backlight seems a little less bright than on the GW-M5600, maybe because there is more screen to illuminate with a similar power source? A black resin strap with stainless steel buckle provides the durability and flexibility a man or woman needs for outdoor activities. Additionally, the GW-6900-1 offers a world time function, enabling users to keep track of time in different time zones.

Being able to scroll east and west in world time is great, as is the ability to press B in timekeeping and see your last viewed world time above your time. The watch comes with a fully automatic calendar, world time function, five daily alarms, a snooze feature, 12/24 hour time display and radio controlled accuracy. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. for Kathmandu (KTM) in Nepal and UTC-2 for Fernando de Noronha (FEN) in Brazil, and the cities of Miami and Toronto are omitted (as they are the same time zone as New York). Amidst the expansive sea of watches, one stands out for its classic presence, yet stylish capabilities.Although bigger that the GW-M5600 it still sits well on the wrist and is if anything more comfortable.

The same can also be said about the GW6900 case, but since the GWM5610 descends from the original G-Shock, it gets a slight edge in this regard. It is not exclusive to men, however; women are wearing these watches for their functionality as well. Its design is sleek and simple, featuring a black and grey colour scheme and a comfortable resin strap.With a waterproof rating of 20 ATM and a water resistant depth of 200 meters, it is suitable for underwater activities such as swimming and snorkeling. Its features make it a practical and versatile accessory that can be worn in different settings, such as work, sports, or leisure time. Cookie Notice: G-Central uses cookies to personalize content, provide social media features and embedments, serve ads, and analyze traffic. Though the GWM5610-1 and GW6900-1 are often thought of as having the same features and being interchangeable, there are some key differences between the two models. There you have it: the 3-watch G-SHOCK Starter Set that will gain you instant admission to the cadre of G-SHOCK-erati.

Also, the countdown timer is settable in 1-second, 1-minute, and 1-hour increments, rather than just 1-minute and 1-hour increments for the GW models. Very clear info in them while there is enough space left for the main digital readout with pretty good digit size.Credit is provided by Novuna Personal Finance, a trading style of Mitsubishi HC Capital (UK) PLC Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The GW-M5610, now the GW-M5610U with updated module, is a modern day version of the original G-Shock with Tough Solar power and Multi-Band 6 automatic radio time syncing.