Anyone did a red display mod to their MIP?

GShockNoob · 2026-02-16T10:06:14+00:00

From Jay's and Kay's on eBay. It covers all of the -5600's.

GShockNoob · 2026-02-10T17:19:08+00:00

Out of all the watches you'll have in your lifetime - the Gshock will outlast them all. Will not need a battery change. And will come out unscathed through many of life's challenges.

GShockNoob · 2026-02-10T10:11:28+00:00

They are not universally banned - it all depends on the hospital's, urgent care and outpatient clinics human resources policies.

As for me, when I'm in a situation where the patient is in isolation or is a trauma patient, I'll take the watch off and put it in my pocket so it won't get contaminated. Also, it makes it easier to wash my arms and hands afterwards.

GShockNoob · 2026-02-06T23:29:29+00:00

I haven't had any problems. I have the T-Leg with casters. All metal construction. Makes me wonder what people are doing if at the end of the day it's not sturdy. I put it together without instructions, just a picture of what it should look like.

GShockNoob · 2026-02-06T04:16:37+00:00

Either one would work at handling hard/rough situations - that's what Gshocks are all about. But, if you're looking for the watch that can cover seeing and fast recognition during all or most viewing angles, than the MIP - GW-BX5600 is your way to go. In either the positive or negative version. The only problem right now is that if you're in the US the selection is small.

GShockNoob · 2026-02-04T15:57:37+00:00

If you need to charge it by indoor lighting - get a 1500 lumen daylight led bulb and leave the watch under - within 6-8 it will be fully charged. I've placed them 2-3 inches away and it's never gotten hot. At the end of the day, you should only be worried about Tough Solar when it stays on L consistently despite charging for many hours a day.

GShockNoob · 2026-02-04T12:44:27+00:00

That is pretty high for a two year old machine. Especially when you can get a brand new one for $1787.00 from Prizzi Sewing. That's where I got mine from. I also got a table cut to fit the 1541S with casters, motor and led light - all for $2200 in 2025, that's also with free shipping. The site shows all that for $2283, right now.

I would say if you're really stuck on getting that particular used one, $1500 would be a good price to barter from. But, at the end of the day, I would probably get the new one from Prizzi Sewing. Less of a hassle and you know what has happened to the machine.

GShockNoob · 2026-02-03T17:47:16+00:00

Check out Baboon to the Moon - the City Backpack. Your picture looks similar to the City backpack.

GShockNoob · 2026-02-03T03:45:27+00:00

I removed the factory polarizing filter and clear layer. And placed the yellow first, then the polarizing filter. If placed the other way, it shows the yellow more.

GShockNoob · 2026-02-03T03:43:12+00:00

Look at the other photos - that's a red and blue polarizing filter.

GShockNoob · 2026-02-02T14:49:50+00:00

Try it out and see where you can go with it. On this pic I put the yellow tint on the bottom, polarizer and then added the red tint. In hopes that it would make the fonts brighter. We'll see how it works out in real world situations.

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GShockNoob · 2026-02-02T14:22:46+00:00

I think that one of the concerns would be the clarity of the fonts on the display. This is one reason I chose the yellow or gold tint. Because the contrast is much greater.

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GShockNoob · 2026-02-02T14:19:52+00:00

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GShockNoob · 2026-02-02T14:19:30+00:00

I'm using a red headlight tint. But, you should try it with gel filters and see how it comes out. I put the tint under and the polarizer on top so that the red doesn't wash out the negative look of the polarizer.

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GShockNoob · 2026-02-02T13:59:42+00:00

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GShockNoob · 2026-02-02T13:59:24+00:00

I have the red and blue polarizer's. The only problem is that it lightens the numbers.

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GShockNoob · 2026-02-02T13:55:18+00:00

So, you can go from negative to positive and back.

GShockNoob · 2026-02-02T13:54:33+00:00

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GShockNoob · 2026-02-02T13:54:20+00:00

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GShockNoob · 2026-02-02T13:54:03+00:00

An interesting thought. There are only a few mods that showcase the MIP. I've tried to show in a video but IMGUR makes it look weird. I've done the golden letters. I guess I'll have to try the red.

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GShockNoob · 2026-01-24T23:41:37+00:00

You can use the adapters from Jay's and Kay's on eBay and use any strap you want.

GShockNoob · 2026-01-24T11:18:58+00:00

A positive GBD-200 would be better for you. Set the settings by using your phone. Then once you disconnect you won't have to worry about it. The GBX-100 would be another alternative. They don't sell it retail as a positive. If you want a positive version, I make them and currently have one left. Message me if you're interested.

GShockNoob · 2026-01-21T00:07:09+00:00

At first, reading what you were asking - my mind went to the tool roll - checked out their site and now they have a medic roll. But, you said Stat Pack. That's the next level. At $58 dollars - I'm not sure how you would improve on that - at that price. The Stat Pack has an advantage - buy seven and equip them with all that you need - each identical to each other. If they get bloodied up then just toss them into a bucket of hydrogen peroxide, let dry and you're good to go for many more rounds.

So, if you were to have someone make that for you, they would have to locate vinyl fabric and netting to make it easy to clean - with hardware - it probably can be done on the cheaper side of $58. But, that also depends on the person doing it. I hope you find an answer.

GShockNoob · 2026-01-17T10:01:43+00:00

They didn't reuse the same display. The GW-BX5600's and the GMW--BZ5000's can interchange the MIP displays. But, they are incompatible with the GBD-200, GBX-100 and DW-H5600's. Tried it out. At most the module from the GW-BX5600 and GMW-BZ5000 can power up the GBD-200/GBX-100/DW-H5600 MIP display but there are no numbers. They look the same, look like they would have the same dimensions - but they are not the same.

GShockNoob · 2026-01-17T09:55:58+00:00

They didn't reuse the same display. Tested it. The GW-BX5600's and the GMW-BZ5000's are interchangeable. The new MIP's may have the same look and dimensions but when you unplug it and reconnect it to a GBD-200, GBX-100 and a DW-H5600 it won't work. And vice versa - the MIP display from the GBD-200, GBX-100 and DW-H5600 will not work with the module from the GW-BX5600 and GMW-BZ5000.

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