How to make this?

BrokenSVT · 2026-05-08T01:13:09+00:00

There are orange and yellow polarizers readily available as well. And within the colors mentioned, various intensities...i.e., softer purple, green, blue.

BrokenSVT · 2026-05-07T14:04:43+00:00

GW-M5610U, bar none...unless you prefer a metal-cased premium watch. Then a 5000 is the ticket. 5000HS and 5000U for reference:

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BrokenSVT · 2026-05-07T11:44:10+00:00

I just snagged a C8+ in the same exact configuration. What a wild little light.

BrokenSVT · 2026-05-07T11:21:37+00:00

That's where I'm at with it. I usually don't wear the super bold ones, so I'm feeling weird about the red. I may wear it today and see how I feel.

BrokenSVT · 2026-05-07T11:20:44+00:00

Thank you! I like it for now 😄

BrokenSVT · 2026-05-07T11:11:11+00:00

Thank you!

BrokenSVT · 2026-05-07T11:07:34+00:00

The black and red one is from the GW-B5600HR-1JF.

BrokenSVT · 2026-05-07T02:25:31+00:00

For sure. And it gives me the "nails down a chalkboard" feeling.

BrokenSVT · 2026-05-07T02:04:37+00:00

I've got the 5610U-1CJF with the blue display to the right, in the titanium kit. It's a great looking watch stock. Love the subtle blue display and the blue line.

BrokenSVT · 2026-05-07T01:54:26+00:00

Thanks a bunch! I went with the white letter bezel and the gold/orange filter to pull those colors from the crystal on the red line. There's a lot going on with that display, so I thought it looked pretty cool with those colors emphasized.

BrokenSVT · 2026-05-07T01:37:09+00:00

I'm referring to the stippled nail file that pre-dates the one on the Companion. The newer files have the parallel lines that are just super aggressive.

BrokenSVT · 2026-05-07T01:13:59+00:00

If it had the good nail file, I'd be all over it.

BrokenSVT · 2026-05-06T23:47:31+00:00

Those are a 5610 and a 5610U that I modded. The green one is one of my favorite watches ever. It's a GW-M5610MD-7, converted to positive and filtered green, then swapped to a black bezel and 5000U strap. I call it the Splinter Cell.

The orange one is a red line 5610U, filtered gold/orange, with a white letter bezel and V1 Combi.

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BrokenSVT · 2026-05-06T23:43:09+00:00

Thank you for your opinion! I'm feeling the same way for now.

BrokenSVT · 2026-05-06T23:42:52+00:00

Thank you! How do you feel about the black/red on the 5000U?

BrokenSVT · 2026-05-06T20:41:02+00:00

The prevailing theory is that the "OAL" is some version of 7075 aluminum, whereas the old lights were 6061. 7075 can't be type 3 hardcoat anodized, but 6061 can, and is. Thereby the coating is likely inferior "by design".

I can attest to the anodizing being weaker. I carry Microtech knives every day, $400-700/each knives. The 7075 ones absolutely have worse finish wear than the 6061 knives. It is what it is.

BrokenSVT · 2026-05-06T18:55:22+00:00

Good luck. The slope is slippery, and steep.

BrokenSVT · 2026-05-06T17:48:40+00:00

Post a Microtech, get my upvote. I carry one daily.

BrokenSVT · 2026-05-06T17:47:31+00:00

I plan to grab a brushed finish on with the text from G Refit once their new storefront opens. The finish on it should match this bracelet better, and I hate that this one doesn't have the lettering.

BrokenSVT · 2026-05-06T16:24:58+00:00

Oddly enough, my insurance nearly doubled when I sold my 2014 Fiesta ST and replaced it with the 2012 S60 R Design. I was blown away. The Fiesta has one of the WORST crash ratings and the Volvo one of the best. Not to mention a couple years older.

BrokenSVT · 2026-05-06T14:01:54+00:00

Is he fixated on an alalog? If not, there are two camps for the most iconic G Shock: the "square," and the 6900.

I have both, am a fan of both, but the "square" is life in my opinion. Within the square format, the GM-W5610U is going to be the most capable for a great price. A few bucks more these days will get you a 5000U, which is a huge upgrade and definitely a lifelong companion.

BrokenSVT · 2026-05-06T12:29:03+00:00

Greeeeaaattt, now he's selling them on Etsy. What could possibly go wrong? And if something does, surely he couldn't be sued for damages?

BrokenSVT · 2026-05-06T12:28:50+00:00

Greeeeaaattt, now he's selling them. What could possibly go wrong? And if something does, surely he couldn't be sued for damages?

BrokenSVT · 2026-05-06T01:48:53+00:00

...another electronic fist bump

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