I've also just ordered my first 'square' G-shock in the form of DW550. I've also ordered the optional adapters and NATO strap, and I'm hoping that this new watch will sit much closer to the wrist, and not get snagged on clothing or when I'm reaching into tight places...
Going to miss not having the 'illuminator' button (DW6600) in the centre (handy when wearing gloves) but I guess it's a fair compromise.
I've tried several G-Shocks over the years, and like a previous poster, I'm not a fan of busy, 'cluttered' displays or unwieldy monster-sized watches.
I'm not really a fan of the newer G-Shocks. They seem to be getting 'busier' with functions I would never use, and as a consequence more difficult to use on a cold, wet, windy night!
I wish Casio would design an unobtrusive 'square' G-shock with a centre illuminator-button, bright large uncluttered display, and none of the writing on the glass surround.
If they did, it would be easy to read in bad weather, easy to operate at night and handy as a 'wrist-light' (for quickly looking at maps, checking straps on packs etc...)
Come on Casio!
Design a tough, slimline model with a big, simple display and a bright backlight and button!!