Casio G-Shock DW 5600
Discussion
Hi all.
After a bit of advice. I know some things about watches but when it comes to Casio G-Shocks, I know very little.
Back in 1987, my dad bought one of the original G-Shocks, the DW 5600 (691). He bought it mainly to go SCUBA diving with.
Back in the mid 00’s he leant the watch to me as I need a sturdy watch for my deployment to Iraq.
Whilst out there, temps reached a record breaking 60 degrees and the case disintegrate in the heat (also warping the glass of my camera and popping the tyres of our Land Rovers!).
I recently found the watch and realised that you can get replacement bezels and straps for them, so I was considering this. Upon looking on eBay, I realised these watches now command a surprising amount of money, even in the current condition my one is in.
Would it be better to restore it original condition and possible sell it?
I had considered keeping it and getting possibly a bright blue bezel and strap to make it look like the modern G-Shocks, but replacement bezels seem to be hard to find (apart from original black ones).
Any advice from your any knowledgable G-Shock fans is greatly appreciated.
After a bit of advice. I know some things about watches but when it comes to Casio G-Shocks, I know very little.
Back in 1987, my dad bought one of the original G-Shocks, the DW 5600 (691). He bought it mainly to go SCUBA diving with.
Back in the mid 00’s he leant the watch to me as I need a sturdy watch for my deployment to Iraq.
Whilst out there, temps reached a record breaking 60 degrees and the case disintegrate in the heat (also warping the glass of my camera and popping the tyres of our Land Rovers!).
I recently found the watch and realised that you can get replacement bezels and straps for them, so I was considering this. Upon looking on eBay, I realised these watches now command a surprising amount of money, even in the current condition my one is in.
Would it be better to restore it original condition and possible sell it?
I had considered keeping it and getting possibly a bright blue bezel and strap to make it look like the modern G-Shocks, but replacement bezels seem to be hard to find (apart from original black ones).
Any advice from your any knowledgable G-Shock fans is greatly appreciated.
Firstly, thank you for serving!
Secondly, I've got one like that. Suspect it was used in a similar fashion as there are a few former soldiers on the watch forums I buy from! If I were you, I'd see if it attracts any interest as it is, saying that you wore it while serving. It's pretty cool... which is why it might command a decent amount of money. Then again, shouldn't you keep it as a memento?
Secondly, I've got one like that. Suspect it was used in a similar fashion as there are a few former soldiers on the watch forums I buy from! If I were you, I'd see if it attracts any interest as it is, saying that you wore it while serving. It's pretty cool... which is why it might command a decent amount of money. Then again, shouldn't you keep it as a memento?
I would personally recommend:
1. Remove the original strap and clean up the watch. I tend to use careful use of toothbrush and soap.
2. fit new strap, bezel and springbars.
3. keep the original strap seperately in a labelled sealable bag.
4. Reconsider selling it. Although the screwback ones are collectable, it doesn't look like your watch is worth that much. I see similar for around £100 in similar condition.
There's nothing wrong with fitting a new bezel to it, as realistically all the original bezels are going to have crumbled by now anyway. They go horribly sticky and fall to bits just like you experienced. A replacement strap and bezel is all reversible if you so wish.
If you want a different coloured one then I'd recommend just buying another one that colour and keeping this original.
I'd also do the same as above if I was selling it, including the original strap. You can also include any pictures you have with you wearing the watch in afghanistan or similar if you like.
I regret selling my DW6600 and I didn't have any sentimental value to it, so would advise against.
1. Remove the original strap and clean up the watch. I tend to use careful use of toothbrush and soap.
2. fit new strap, bezel and springbars.
3. keep the original strap seperately in a labelled sealable bag.
4. Reconsider selling it. Although the screwback ones are collectable, it doesn't look like your watch is worth that much. I see similar for around £100 in similar condition.
There's nothing wrong with fitting a new bezel to it, as realistically all the original bezels are going to have crumbled by now anyway. They go horribly sticky and fall to bits just like you experienced. A replacement strap and bezel is all reversible if you so wish.
If you want a different coloured one then I'd recommend just buying another one that colour and keeping this original.
I'd also do the same as above if I was selling it, including the original strap. You can also include any pictures you have with you wearing the watch in afghanistan or similar if you like.
I regret selling my DW6600 and I didn't have any sentimental value to it, so would advise against.
Edited by johnsmith222 on Sunday 19th January 16:13
Thanks for the advice all. I think I will just restore back to original condition. The trouble is I can’t find genuine bezels to fit this exact model.
I’ve seen lots like mine selling for around £300-400 on eBay and restored ones going for £700-800.
I’m going to return to Casio for a full restoration as original bezels are impossible to come by now.
I’ve seen lots like mine selling for around £300-400 on eBay and restored ones going for £700-800.
I’m going to return to Casio for a full restoration as original bezels are impossible to come by now.
Edited by UK_Scat_Pack on Thursday 23 January 23:57
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