G-Shocks and Smaller Wrists
I mentioned in an earlier post that, during this COVID-19 / Remote Work era, I‘ve found myself wearing a digital watch more often than not.
Knowing this led me to once again think long and hard about adding a G-Shock to the collection, but I’d always been concerned that even the smaller squares would be massive on my 6.25-inch wrists.
Eventually, with the release of the GMS5600, I gave it a shot. Seeing how that wore, and how much I loved it, I (as one does, it seems) picked up another G-Shock, this time the GW-M5610U-1CJF. The blue-tinted display and overall blue-ness of the watch made it very hard to not buy (I love blue). When I slapped it on my wrist upon arrival, I was admittedly shocked (ha!) at how comfortable and… not massive it felt.
Since then, the GW-M5610U-1CJF has been in heavy rotation, becoming my designated Zombie Apocalypse Watch, and I have been heavily considering one of the smaller "Casioaks."
Anyway, story aside, to my fellow small-wristed watch enthusiasts who have been on the fence: I high recommend giving a G-Shock a go, especially the squares.
You might be pleasantly surprised as well. 🙂
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Well you can look at female models as well,i ended up purchasing a GMA-S140-1A without even noticing it was a woman's model.
Definetly one of the most beautiful g shocks in person and with the dimensions of 49×45.9×15.8mm it definetly fits on my wrist (not perfectly) for reference a seiko 5 which is 37mm,11.5 thick and 40 lug to lug fits me like it was tailored for my wrist
I dont have small wrists but I love my 5600.
I love my Rangeman and Gravity Master. And I have 6 inch wrist...
G-Shock Rocks! But you can't have just one.
It's surprising how well the G-Shock squares wear on the wrist. I've got similar sized wrist and the GW-M5610U fits me so well. It's basically like a larger (yet not oversized) Casio F-91W. As well as having all the great features like solar, multi-band, and world time.
I also have a GA-2100 which just about fits ok. But I'm thinking about picking up a GMA version at some point as that has similar dimensions to the "Squares".
Well you can look at female models as well,i ended up purchasing a GMA-S140-1A without even noticing it was a woman's model.
Definetly one of the most beautiful g shocks in person and with the dimensions of 49×45.9×15.8mm it definetly fits on my wrist (not perfectly) for reference a seiko 5 which is 37mm,11.5 thick and 40 lug to lug fits me like it was tailored for my wrist
That's helpful info, @Filip.K. I had never considered looking at women's G-Shock's. If I ever decide that my Vostoks aren't cutting it as beaters, I might have to see what G-Shock can offer in my size.
That's helpful info, @Filip.K. I had never considered looking at women's G-Shock's. If I ever decide that my Vostoks aren't cutting it as beaters, I might have to see what G-Shock can offer in my size.
Its not just the g shocks though!There are a lot of examples where watchmakers make the exact same watch but with a smaller size and label it as woman's so make sure to always check out(casio does this a lot) :)
So true
Yes, the 5610s are actually a tiny bit shorter lug-to-lug than the 5600s.
Well you can look at female models as well,i ended up purchasing a GMA-S140-1A without even noticing it was a woman's model.
Definetly one of the most beautiful g shocks in person and with the dimensions of 49×45.9×15.8mm it definetly fits on my wrist (not perfectly) for reference a seiko 5 which is 37mm,11.5 thick and 40 lug to lug fits me like it was tailored for my wrist
In the purely mechanical world of watches, men wear anything from 36mm to 44mm and above, so there is nothing wrong about your taste (or wrist) !
In the 1950's, a man's watch might have been only 33mm or 35mm for that matter.
That you like what you wear is the most important 😁
In the purely mechanical world of watches, men wear anything from 36mm to 44mm and above, so there is nothing wrong about your taste (or wrist) !
In the 1950's, a man's watch might have been only 33mm or 35mm for that matter.
That you like what you wear is the most important 😁
I second this
The square G-Shock fits remarkably well on smaller wrists.
It is a timeless design.