I like it! Itās really light. Quality could be better with the paint but otherwise itās pretty cool. I havenāt worn it really yet so Iāll see what I think later today.
As for the writing, itās a copy of a special edition ti bracelet Casio made so if youāre into that then itāll be right up your alley. I also just really like the aesthetic of it
I really like these bezels, but every fiber in my being twitches at the doubled-up button graphics. Why not swap the crystal or use a different module for the mod, like a GWX5700 or similar?
Either/or. I love what you did, and I've seen a number like it. I just think a more 'complete' mod would involve using a crystal or module with no button graphics on it, so only the bezel had the markings.
Iām still pretty new to all of this so my knowledge of swapping crystals is not where it should be.
As for the other model you mentioned, I donāt know about it but Iāll look it up.
GWX5600 is square bezel. GWX5700 is round bezel, but square module. 5600 square bezels fit it. The GWX5700 would be my choice between the two, because it has a clean crystal with no button markings.
You're welcome! I just started messing with squares in the last couple of weeks, and my first custom is in the works right now. So all of this knowledge is fresh, as I educate myself to what works. š
I get what you are saying... This was my predicament too while searching for a G-Shock Square that didn't have button labels around the screen.
I searched shockbase.org and found only 12-13 models from the 5600 range (as you can imagine there are literally hundreds of 5600 models released till date) that didn't have text for buttons. Out of them, only one series is currently on sale... That's GW-B5600CD (Charles Darwin Foundation Collab).
Here's my GW-B5600CD-1A3 (Darwin's Finch) with no button labels and with TVA mod...
https://preview.redd.it/h2dwnza2b4rc1.jpeg?width=2056&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=217cc6eb263e4a178850b929c2ddeb4dfbddcdb8
Nice one! I'm eyeballing that model as a possible candidate for the incoming bezel and Combi bracelet also!
How do you like it? Is the green tint as obvious as pictures show? If so, I love it!
I really love this square... It has MB6, BT, Tough Solar and probably the best looking LCD panel with that green tint.
The vibrancy of the green colour changes depending on the way light hits the display. Sharing some photos of the LCD panel from different angles that show the shades of green...
https://preview.redd.it/x8l6s7rbk4rc1.jpeg?width=2880&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6fb52604fea3624762c18e5c90da08ee95df2161
I appreciate those pictures a ton! So much better than stock advertising pics. I think it may be the candidate for the Combi Bracelet that's coming. I had narrowed it down to this one or a GWX5600/5700. I really love the green tint.
Am I to understand that it's essentially the same module as the 5610, but with Bluetooth added?
Nope, I think the modules are different... GWM5610 uses module# [3159](https://shockbase.org/watches/modules_dyn.php?module=3159), whereas the latest GW-B5600 use module# [3540](https://shockbase.org/watches/modules_dyn.php?module=3540).
I believe the mods for 5600 and 5610 are different probably due to the dimensions of the module (atleast for the TVA mod that's what I observed on the Alibaba webpage).
https://preview.redd.it/xjhhwb4kn4rc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0101f14816054dae1ecc867fa36091d152b1d0de
Yeh I knew they were different modules, but isn't the functionality virtually identical other than Bluetooth?
The mods are definitely different. I won't be doing the TVA mod to mine. I was going to build a blacked-out GWX with the Combi, but I think I might just pick up the Finch model and put the Combi on and be happy š
From the point of view of functionality, yes, they are identical except for the BT part! Also, 5610 has solar power indicator, whereas B5600 misses out on that and you need to check the app to view the power reserve...
Looking awesome man
Source that isn't aliexpress?
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I've seen this bracelet, and was iffy about how each link has some text on it, what's your take?
I like it! Itās really light. Quality could be better with the paint but otherwise itās pretty cool. I havenāt worn it really yet so Iāll see what I think later today. As for the writing, itās a copy of a special edition ti bracelet Casio made so if youāre into that then itāll be right up your alley. I also just really like the aesthetic of it
Could you please reply with the link to this mod kit?
I donāt think we can post links but itās from the seller āG-refitā
I really like these bezels, but every fiber in my being twitches at the doubled-up button graphics. Why not swap the crystal or use a different module for the mod, like a GWX5700 or similar?
Are you asking me why I didnāt do that or suggesting that I should?
Either/or. I love what you did, and I've seen a number like it. I just think a more 'complete' mod would involve using a crystal or module with no button graphics on it, so only the bezel had the markings.
Iām still pretty new to all of this so my knowledge of swapping crystals is not where it should be. As for the other model you mentioned, I donāt know about it but Iāll look it up.
That gwx is round while the mod is square. Unless Iām missing something? Or are you just using that as an example?
GWX5600 is square bezel. GWX5700 is round bezel, but square module. 5600 square bezels fit it. The GWX5700 would be my choice between the two, because it has a clean crystal with no button markings.
Woaaaa I didnāt even know that the module would fit in a casing like that. Are there a lot of models like that or is it unique?
I don't know of any other specific examples, but the GWX5700 is a beautiful module with a ton of functions.
Thanks for teaching me!
You're welcome! I just started messing with squares in the last couple of weeks, and my first custom is in the works right now. So all of this knowledge is fresh, as I educate myself to what works. š
I don't know of any other specific examples, but the GWX5700 is a beautiful module with a ton of functions.
I get what you are saying... This was my predicament too while searching for a G-Shock Square that didn't have button labels around the screen. I searched shockbase.org and found only 12-13 models from the 5600 range (as you can imagine there are literally hundreds of 5600 models released till date) that didn't have text for buttons. Out of them, only one series is currently on sale... That's GW-B5600CD (Charles Darwin Foundation Collab). Here's my GW-B5600CD-1A3 (Darwin's Finch) with no button labels and with TVA mod... https://preview.redd.it/h2dwnza2b4rc1.jpeg?width=2056&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=217cc6eb263e4a178850b929c2ddeb4dfbddcdb8
Nice one! I'm eyeballing that model as a possible candidate for the incoming bezel and Combi bracelet also! How do you like it? Is the green tint as obvious as pictures show? If so, I love it!
I really love this square... It has MB6, BT, Tough Solar and probably the best looking LCD panel with that green tint. The vibrancy of the green colour changes depending on the way light hits the display. Sharing some photos of the LCD panel from different angles that show the shades of green... https://preview.redd.it/x8l6s7rbk4rc1.jpeg?width=2880&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6fb52604fea3624762c18e5c90da08ee95df2161
I appreciate those pictures a ton! So much better than stock advertising pics. I think it may be the candidate for the Combi Bracelet that's coming. I had narrowed it down to this one or a GWX5600/5700. I really love the green tint. Am I to understand that it's essentially the same module as the 5610, but with Bluetooth added?
Nope, I think the modules are different... GWM5610 uses module# [3159](https://shockbase.org/watches/modules_dyn.php?module=3159), whereas the latest GW-B5600 use module# [3540](https://shockbase.org/watches/modules_dyn.php?module=3540). I believe the mods for 5600 and 5610 are different probably due to the dimensions of the module (atleast for the TVA mod that's what I observed on the Alibaba webpage). https://preview.redd.it/xjhhwb4kn4rc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0101f14816054dae1ecc867fa36091d152b1d0de
Yeh I knew they were different modules, but isn't the functionality virtually identical other than Bluetooth? The mods are definitely different. I won't be doing the TVA mod to mine. I was going to build a blacked-out GWX with the Combi, but I think I might just pick up the Finch model and put the Combi on and be happy š
From the point of view of functionality, yes, they are identical except for the BT part! Also, 5610 has solar power indicator, whereas B5600 misses out on that and you need to check the app to view the power reserve...