little nod to the stephen king fans there...
this g-shock cost a bit more than the classic dw5600e, but it's worth it.
it's thinner than the classic and the band is a touch thicker and it seems that a little more work was put into it (the machined case-back, for example).
i can't lie- it is a little harder to set up than the classic g, but not too hard. you may need to google around to get your geographic locations to get the moon-tide function to work right. no biggie.
pros:
-tough. it's a 200m dive watch and it's a g shock. this means something.
-thinner. some folks want a thinner g. this is it.
-very crisp and easy to read lcd...the ironman watches that i own have a bigger font, but the lcd on this one is easier to read because the quality is higher on a g. all of your important info is right on the screen and easy to see at a glance.
-very high quality. good case screws and machined case-back.
-buttons function well and don't push by accident. i hate looking at my watch and having to cycle through the functions because a button got pushed. it's a watch designed for active people. if you want easy to push buttons, save a few bucks and get an ironman.
-very light. you might forget it's on your wrist.
-looks cool. i have 2 black ones and a green one. all of them look great.
-regular battery. i'm not a huge fan of solar. a new 3 dollar battery every 5-7 years aint gonna kill me- and it's a good excuse to put new sealant on the case gasket and buttons. also if i remember correctly, this puppy takes the cr2025. that battery last way longer than most, fyi.
cons:
i was going to say price but a closer look at quality and the fact that it's a 200m dive watch that's tough as nails and thin and light...it's worth it.
i tore mine down to check the seals and ect. it was perfect inside and out.
it's not a snob watch. it's a g shock and they tend to impress their owners more than onlookers.
this is a darn good watch.