G-ShockCASIO GW-M5610U-1BJF [20 ATM Water Resistant Solar Radio Wave GW-M5610 Series] Shipped from Japan

The negative LCD display doesn't deliver a high degree of contrast between its black background and "bronze-ish/gray-ish" digits. Additionally, legibility can be considered challenging depending on the brightness and types of light sources it's subjected to when reading it.That being said, I personally don't find it bothersome. It is typically legible if you have the patience for it, understand its nature and enjoy the aesthetic. And, it possesses a LED light for those moments during inadequate lighting.I live in Philadelphia. The Multiband 6 updates nearly every night on my wrist while I'm asleep. I also fully charged the watch before I started wearing it daily and it's consistently maintained a "high" charge reading. I'd consider the overall sizing of the watch to be adequate for a person with small to medium sized wrists as myself.It's a solid piece from Casio that does what it's supposed to do within its design and function!

I decided to write this review in hopes of saving others all the time I spent researching online. In regard to all the reviews saying "the screen is hard to read", it seems more that some people simply are not used to looking at a negative display. It has what I would consider a standard negative display, very similar to that of my Casio G-Shock DW6900BB which I've owned for many years. It may be the slightest bit harder to read than my 6900, but I'm visually impaired with very thick prism glasses, & I have no issues whatsoever reading the screen in any kind of lighting- indoors, daylight, night-time, etc. Even though Casio may not cover the warranty in your country (because this is sold by a third-party seller on Amazon), you can opt to purchase an ASURION 2 Year Watch Protection Plan on Amazon for only $15.99. It covers most instances of accidental damage, & basically matches Casio's standard 2 year warranty. The option to purchase this ASURION warranty should automatically appear in your cart during checkout. No disrespect to those who like the GWM5610-1 model with the red, blue & gold colors on the face, but I find it to be a little too nerdy-looking for me, & I'm not a fan of the positive display. Sure, the positive display may be generally easier to read on the GWM5610-1, but the stealth black M5610U just looks so much nicer. I even prefer the brighter blue backlight display to the vintage green-colored el display. It's small, sleek, lightweight, fits under your sleeve without a problem, water resistant up to 200 meters, practically indestructible, & the battery can last for nearly a year on a single charge. I suggest looking up the CoolFire Solar Watch Fast Charger. People report owning Tough Solar G-Shocks that are still working perfectly after 10 to 15+ years. For everything from casual daily wear to extreme sports, construction workers & military, it's probably the last watch you'll ever need. If you're reading this, you've come here for a reason. If you're thinking about it....don't. Just buy it.

Very nice and light weight I known it is tough but to have solar and atomic is very cool in this watch style. I like the inverted dark watch face and this one looks stylish and does not really render viewing the screen much harder than a normal screen, maybe a little tougher with some viewing angles but it's worth the trade off the way it looks on the wrist this one is a must for G-Shock fans.

The watch is comfortable to wear, light weight. The negative LCD display was difficult to read, so I exchanged it for one of the regular LCD which is amazing.

You wear this watch because the negative display looks so cool and the watch is so light you barely notice it there. The screen is harder to see because of the dark background but it’s still neat if you don’t have one of these in your collection. Watch is made in Thailand but it still feels like quality. No need to spend the extra dollars on the made in Japan dw-5000 version. This one is more comfortable because of the lighter weight.

Bought this recently since my apple watch battery wasn’t keeping up with my long shifts. The screen can be hard to see but I can always make out the time for me it’s not that much of an issue. The auto light feature is fantastic in the dark and since it’s solar powered it doesn’t do it during the day. Having the radio controlled time is amazing one of the reasons I like my Apple Watch was knowing it was always on the correct time and this one does exactly that. I had a gshock in high school one of the best and toughest watches I’ve ever owned and a quality build. I’m glad I spent the money on this one it reminds me a lot of that one.

Great waterproof beater watch. Wore it doing construction around my house. Wore it hunting. Wear it every day to the office. Never out of battery and always correct if you have a radio tower you can sync to. If you need one watch that can do it all, this is it. Classic G-Shock design looks great also. Fits perfect on a 7” wrist.

This is my first Casio watch and I decided to buy it with negative face because of the look. Although its not easy to read at on off angle. The lumination and legibility of it along with great features make it worth to me. I can feel confident wearing this without damaging it everyday and the solar feature is great to have.