I’m not even sure why I like this one
I like to think of myself as a pragmatic guy who’s not easily swayed by rhetoric. I’m also a liar.
Lying to yourself is a very human trait that is commonly known as self deception. It makes us invent out of nothing a range of reasons and excuses to rationalize some of our actions that are quite frankly illogical and bordering on insanity.
Like collecting watches, or me justifying to myself the purchase of a square G-Shock that costs more than 500 US$, when I already own other squares which do exactly the same thing but somehow managed to achieve this feat at a fraction of the eye watering price tag of the GMW-B5000.
The all metal GMW-B5000 is one of Casio’s premium G-Shocks and they won’t let you forget that. The case back has enough text to send a Rolex back home crying like a beaten puppy and if it’s not enough to drive the point home, then the hefty 150gr weight is there to remind you that yes, this is a QUALITY product.
It’s a also a bit blingy because Casio decided that the top of the case should reflect my manly face to the rest of the world, or at least be able to do so until it scratch too much.
In short it’s a very expensive G-Shock that is not a very good G-Shock because it doesn’t do anything extraordinary or different from my other G-Shocks. Someone who’s priding himself on being a pragmatic would never buy it if he already has a GW-M5610U - which does everything that the metal wonder does, just better because the M5610 is light and its resin case can shrug off impacts that will send the B5000 back to the polish wheel. That someone obviously was on leave and left me in charge on the day that I purchased the GMW-B5000 and I’m not sorry at all that it happened.
Because I really like the metal GMW-B5000. I’m still not sure why I do, but it’s one of the watches that my hand reach to grab when I’m not sure what to wear on my wrist. I don’t know how Casio did it but their magic pixie dust is working. Maybe it’s because the GMW-B5000 is a social statement of “yes, I could buy anything I wanted but I chose to get an expensive G-Shock because f*ck you”, and I do love to make myself annoying to people.
It’s depressing to think that I can sink to such a low level of pettiness. I should wear my GMW-B5000 more often to spread this depression around.
I'm a big fan of watches that are interesting because they are either unique, have interesting features, well designed or simply offer a great value for their price.
You know, I think your taste is more rational than you give it credit for.
To take a market survey, PRX Digital runs $375. I don't know about you, but this G-Shock looks and probably runs much better than that... Well, whatever that watch is (in case you haven't picked up, yeah I hate that PRX).
Many other watches cost more but with much less feature. Have you seen how much a quartz Cartier demands? I mean, fashion I can't speak of, but your G-Shock definitively packs much better punch feature wise.
Finally, metal simply has a different look to it. Yes yes, resin does the job just fine (better, too, if you are going to rough it). But metal gives a dignity that plastic simply can't compare. A metal GShock sends the message that, "ok ok, I can rough it just fine (and if you continue to whine, I will test its hardness on your face), but can we please get on with the party? And where is my Californian brut, because we can enjoy finer things in life without waging world war over what grapes to make the wine bubbly, ok?" In other world, a combination of ruggedness and politeness.
Anyhow, I think I really need to get me a metal G-Shock. As soon as I get budget approved 😜
You know, I think your taste is more rational than you give it credit for.
To take a market survey, PRX Digital runs $375. I don't know about you, but this G-Shock looks and probably runs much better than that... Well, whatever that watch is (in case you haven't picked up, yeah I hate that PRX).
Many other watches cost more but with much less feature. Have you seen how much a quartz Cartier demands? I mean, fashion I can't speak of, but your G-Shock definitively packs much better punch feature wise.
Finally, metal simply has a different look to it. Yes yes, resin does the job just fine (better, too, if you are going to rough it). But metal gives a dignity that plastic simply can't compare. A metal GShock sends the message that, "ok ok, I can rough it just fine (and if you continue to whine, I will test its hardness on your face), but can we please get on with the party? And where is my Californian brut, because we can enjoy finer things in life without waging world war over what grapes to make the wine bubbly, ok?" In other world, a combination of ruggedness and politeness.
Anyhow, I think I really need to get me a metal G-Shock. As soon as I get budget approved 😜
I'm not a fan of the PRX too. I went to check it when it was first released, and my overall impression was one of blandness. It simply didn't look as interesting in person as it did on the various YouTube reviews that praised it almost unanimously.
I also got one recently and I absolutely love it! I got myself the rosegold one, because 1. If I get a „wtf“ watch, I want to go all in. 2. Got it for a super cheap price of 220€ used, but in perfect shape. 3. it sounds strange, but looks a bit less bling!
What I don’t like about it is the rattly bracelet. I mean, for 500 bucks wtf man. But apart of that it’s a Great watch that fits many occasions, apart of a classic dress i guess…
Please tell me How you put your proudly pragmatic brain to rest because im an owner of the 5610u and I really want the metal square but I cant pull the trigger due to the fact I dont need it and its expensive and its blingy but look How beautiful, well sized nice screen and big buttons and… no no you dont want it!🤣
Well, I did mention in the first paragraph that I'm also a liar.