G-Shock GWM500BA-1CR Men's Black Resin Sport Watch

3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 54 ratings
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Material
Resin

About this item

  • Shock-resistant watch with solar-powered battery featuring full backlight, world time, and four daily alarms
  • 46 mm stainless steel case with mineral dial window and quartz movement with digital display
  • Features hourly time signal, 1/100 second stop watch, and 1st-2nd place times
  • Resin band with buckle closure
  • Water resistant to 200 m (660 ft)
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as an upgrade to its predecessors this model adds the ability to connect with the radio transmitter in China to update the watch’s time & date in addition to adding an additional 18 cities added to the world time mode, for a total of 48-cities. The watch’s time memo function has been replaced with a countdown timer. Black resin band digital watch with neutral face.

Casio

With the launch of its first watch in November 1974, Casio entered the wristwatch market at a time when the watch industry had just discovered digital technology. As a company with cutting-edge electronic technology developed for pocket calculators, Casio entered this field confident that it could develop timepieces that would lead the market.

Today, Casio is focusing its efforts on solar-powered radio-controlled watches: the built-in solar battery eliminates the nuisance of replacing batteries, atomic timekeeping means the users never have to reset the time. Recently, Casio launched a series of Bluetooth watches that sync to the users cell phone to automatically update the time. Casio is always moving time forward.

Product specifications

Watch Information
Brand, Seller, or Collection Name Casio
Model number GW-M500BA-1CR
Part Number GW-M500BA-1CR
Model Year 2014
Item Shape Round
Dial window material type Mineral
Display Type Digital
Clasp Buckle
Case material Resin
Case diameter 46 millimeters
Case Thickness 5.7 centimeters
Band Material Plastic
Band size Mens Standard
Band width 16.6 millimeters
Band Color Black
Dial color Gray
Bezel material Resin
Bezel function Stationary
Calendar Day-Date-Month
Special features Shock resistant
Item weight 5.6 ounces
Movement Quartz
Water resistant depth 660 Feet
Warranty If this product is sold by Amazon, please review the manufacturer’s website for warranty information. If this product is sold by another party, please contact the seller directly for warranty information for this product. You may also be able to find warranty information on the manufacturer’s website.

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Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 5 x 5 inches; 5.6 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ GW-M500BA-1CR
  • Department ‏ : ‎ unisex-adult
  • Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Product Specific batteries required. (included)
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 15, 2014
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Casio
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00KS62VZS
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 54 ratings

Customer reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
54 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, appearance, size and charging of the watch. For example, they mention it's a functional watch, with a good display. Some appreciate the solar charging and that it'll fit their wrist perfectly. That said, they're happy with the ease of use.

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24 customers mention22 positive2 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the watch. They mention that it is a functional and reliable watch with a lot of great functions. Some customers are impressed with the consistent quality and the watch's ability to keep perfect time under rain storms.

"Good watch, working as expected...." Read more

"...Arrived earlier than the expected delivery date, all functions working and battery charge is already in mid...." Read more

"...It shows both the date and the day and has a setting to automatically activate the light when you look at the watch in the dark...." Read more

"...This is my third so you can see I really like them for the auto time calibration...." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the watch. They mention that it is a very nice looking watch, not flashy, and tough and functional. They also appreciate the atomic sync, solar charging, and good display.

"...Can't figure it out but it's a beautiful watch and I definitely recommend it. IMO the blue tone of the dial really makes the watch stand out...." Read more

"It's a nice looking watch, however, the displays on the screen seems to be faded or "washed out" a little bit while under a bright light or..." Read more

"...It's also a very nice looking watch. It certainly lives up to it's reviews and I couldn't be happier...." Read more

"Beautiful watch! Everything works flawlessly. It is the perfect size, especially if you do not have a very big wrist...." Read more

8 customers mention6 positive2 negative

Customers like the size of the watch. They mention it's the perfect size, especially if you do not have a very big wrist.

"This watch is great, smaller than I expected...." Read more

"Beautiful watch! Everything works flawlessly. It is the perfect size, especially if you do not have a very big wrist...." Read more

"...start" guide and many pages of documentation that is quite small for old eyes and hard to handle for arthritic hands...." Read more

"...It's got the right size, weight, and fit. And it has all the features I want: atomic sync, solar charging, good display...." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers like the charging of the watch. For example, they mention it has a solar battery and adjusts time daily.

"...This watch automatically adjusts time daily and has a solar battery. It's also a very nice looking watch...." Read more

"...it shows the time, and the date, and the day of the week. its is solar powered and sets itself and a great light for when its dark...." Read more

"...And it has all the features I want: atomic sync, solar charging, good display. I've only been wearing this watch since I got it." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers find the watch comfortable and easy to use.

"My first g shock, but third Casio. Surprisingly comfortable, perhaps moreso than my Protrek...." Read more

"...The resin band is very comfortable and has a nice texture...." Read more

"Comfortable, easy to use and set up" Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers find the watch easy to use and simple. They also appreciate the accuracy and size.

"Comfortable, easy to use and set up" Read more

"Great watch, I never take if off. Easy to use and love the accuracy." Read more

"Simple and not to big..." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the fogging of the watch. They mention that exposure to water and humidity causes fogging inside the watch, and that moisture is behind the lens.

"Only had the watch around a year and it has moisture behind the lens. Warranty doesn't cover anything except the mechanism...." Read more

"...However, after takiing a shower the front lens fogs for a time until the moisture disipates...." Read more

"...However prolonged exposure to water/humidity causes fogging inside." Read more

Good watch, working as expected
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Good watch, working as expected
Good watch, working as expected.Battery is at "mid" level since watch was purchased (start of December), but now is winter, most of the time, sky is cloudy and I wear it under long sweater sleeves...The watch can sunchronize time also when I wear it during night sleep (I live in Athens Greece, my house is not behind big buildings or mountain).In order to check if solar panel is working do the following:1. Press buttons "adjust", "reverse" and "forward" at the same time.2. Screen will clear and "SLR" will be displayed.3. Move to a place with more light or4. Wait for 3-4 seconds and put your finger over the solar panel at the top of the screen.5. Remove your finger, if solar panel works, you will see "8888" displayed on screen.6. Press any button to return to time-keeping mode.This will not harm your watch, I did it several times.Update 3rd of June 2017: battery indicator turned to "high"
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A. Papanastasiou
5.0 out of 5 stars Good watch, working as expected
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2016
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Good watch, working as expected.
Battery is at "mid" level since watch was purchased (start of December), but now is winter, most of the time, sky is cloudy and I wear it under long sweater sleeves...
The watch can sunchronize time also when I wear it during night sleep (I live in Athens Greece, my house is not behind big buildings or mountain).
In order to check if solar panel is working do the following:
1. Press buttons "adjust", "reverse" and "forward" at the same time.
2. Screen will clear and "SLR" will be displayed.
3. Move to a place with more light or
4. Wait for 3-4 seconds and put your finger over the solar panel at the top of the screen.
5. Remove your finger, if solar panel works, you will see "8888" displayed on screen.
6. Press any button to return to time-keeping mode.
This will not harm your watch, I did it several times.

Update 3rd of June 2017: battery indicator turned to "high"
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A. Papanastasiou
5.0 out of 5 stars Good watch, working as expected
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2016
Good watch, working as expected.
Battery is at "mid" level since watch was purchased (start of December), but now is winter, most of the time, sky is cloudy and I wear it under long sweater sleeves...
The watch can sunchronize time also when I wear it during night sleep (I live in Athens Greece, my house is not behind big buildings or mountain).
In order to check if solar panel is working do the following:
1. Press buttons "adjust", "reverse" and "forward" at the same time.
2. Screen will clear and "SLR" will be displayed.
3. Move to a place with more light or
4. Wait for 3-4 seconds and put your finger over the solar panel at the top of the screen.
5. Remove your finger, if solar panel works, you will see "8888" displayed on screen.
6. Press any button to return to time-keeping mode.
This will not harm your watch, I did it several times.

Update 3rd of June 2017: battery indicator turned to "high"
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Bobbie Lee
4.0 out of 5 stars good watch, well priced, but iffy on atomic syncing, which has since improved but still doesn't consistently happen.
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2015
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Very well made atomic solar. took a couple of hours in the bright sun to get the energy level from medium to high. when i opened the shipping box i noticed that the watch had synced that day, but since i received it, the atomic syncing hasn't worked. I live in the Washington DC area, and the watch hasnt been able to sync either by itself or manually since i got it 5 days ago. Checked and the auto sync feature is on. I've also tried several times to sync it manually, several times in different locations outside, in clear sunlight, with no obstructions anywhere to be seen, but no dice. My prior Casio GWM 500A-1 atomic solar, which i used for about 7 years until the solar battery stopped recharging, synced every night while sitting on my end table, but for whatever reason this new watch refuses. I returned a new GWM 500A-1 back to Amazon just last week because like the GW-M500BA-1CR i have and is the subject of this review, the GWM 500A-1 i got a couple of weeks back also refused to sync. Hope it's not a situation where the new batch of Casio atomic solars are problematic in that respect. Good watch, but i can't give it 5 stars if one of the essential features of the watch refuses to work.

update - April 26, 2016. the syncing issue on this Casio hasn't completely resolved, but it does now sync probably 3 -4 times a week. That's enough so that it's pretty much spot on all the time. The syncing doesn't seem particularly correlated to whether I have it next to a window facing West (I live in the DC area) or not. Can't figure it out but it's a beautiful watch and I definitely recommend it. IMO the blue tone of the dial really makes the watch stand out. No, it won't ever be confused with an expensive automatic, but i find that this watch is charming in its perfect timing, no battery needed way. Every day wear, including in the shower. I put it on energy saver mode, so hopefully I will get many years of service out of this watch piece before having to get a replacement. I would move my rating now to 4 1/2 stars.
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Eric
3.0 out of 5 stars Nice looking watch but display fades under bright light
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2018
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It's a nice looking watch, however, the displays on the screen seems to be faded or "washed out" a little bit while under a bright light or environment to the point where I have to turn my wrist a certain angle to see, otherwise, it's not readable and I can't tell the time . I'm not sure why but my old G-shock watch similar to this one was better and the backlight was brighter than this one. When I push the backlight button on this one it doesn't really light up too much. Maybe the battery needs to be charged, as it is showing "medium."?
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D. Baker
2.0 out of 5 stars Quality is lacking.
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2016
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Only had the watch around a year and it has moisture behind the lens. Warranty doesn't cover anything except the mechanism. For this kind of money I expected more durability. I've never taken the watch underwater (outside giving kids a bath)
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Mark Richardson
5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly comfortable, perhaps moreso than my protrek
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2018
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My first g shock, but third Casio. Surprisingly comfortable, perhaps moreso than my Protrek. Initially it was having issues syncing with the atomic clock, but has been doing so consistently for the past couple of nights. However even if it doesn't sync every night, it is a quartz watch so the accuracy is going to be good even if it only syncs a couple times a year.
Otherwise it's typical Casio. Alarms, world time, stop watch and countdown timer.
I will say this, if you're buying this watch for looks, just know the gray portion of the case shown in the picture is darker in person. It's almost as black as the raised portions at 12 and 6 o'clock portions. It's basically all black.
UPDATE: the watch has been syncing reliably for the past two weeks+. At first I was leaving it on my window to sync overnight, when it became clear that that was unreliable I just began leaving it on my shelf with my other watches. Since I started doing that, it's only ever missed once.
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Jerome
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful watch!
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2016
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This watch is great, smaller than I expected. Arrived earlier than the expected delivery date, all functions working and battery charge is already in mid. I gave 4 star because of the packaging box, the actual watch's box only occupied 1/4 of the packaging box that's why I had to pay more for the shipping. Other than that, I love this watch!
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psychlbill
5.0 out of 5 stars This is an awesomewatch. I place the
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2015
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This is an awesome watch. I place the watch on the windowsill before retiring and it updates time consistently by 12:04 am. It shows both the date and the day and has a setting to automatically activate the light when you look at the watch in the dark. In the morning, you can easily check to confirm that it has updated. Just a note. The atomic clock used to update the watch is only in standard time. There is a setting to automatically convert the time to DST. I replaced my old G shock digital because re-setting it was an involved process, I'm not a high tech guy. This watch automatically adjusts time daily and has a solar battery. It's also a very nice looking watch. It certainly lives up to it's reviews and I couldn't be happier. I usually don't write reviews but this is an exception.
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5.0 out of 5 stars These are great watches. I do consrruction and they lasf forever ...
Reviewed in Canada on February 20, 2018
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These are great watches. I do consrruction and they lasf forever it seems.
And there very affordable and good quality
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Giovanni Alba
4.0 out of 5 stars Great watch!
Reviewed in Canada on May 11, 2018
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Bought this mainly for work and casual use. Watch looks very nice, sporty look, and weighs like a feather. Item was delivered on time but the packaging wasn't sealed properly. Gladly the watch was untouched and covered in bubble wrap. Battery on full since opened from the box and there were no scratches or signs of being used before.

You might think the watch is not functioning properly! That's what I thought at first but just follow the manual on the "How to's" and give it a night then it should be working perfectly the following day. However 4-stars because I didn't expect the labels would be too small and kinda hard to read (Except for the time and date).

Overall it was a great buy! Highly recommended to every men who loves durable, reliable, and sporty digital watch!
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Eastern Time
4.0 out of 5 stars Great watch
Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2018
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Arrived earlier than suggested. Was a repackage item as no protective plastic was on the watch face and no tags on the bands buckle. Also was in a box and not in the usual gshock tin. For the price I paid was worth it. Time is accurate, maintaing a charge and all features are fully functional.
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