10 Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE Buying A G-Shock!
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"Well...after that one, i'm done"
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That casioak is just so beautiful. Can't wait till i get one.
2 years ago i said i only need one gshock in my life and im done. After 2 year of collecting, now im selling gshock to make a living so i can have an excuse to buy more. 😂
@@thetimeteller G shock GBD H1000 Thats the next one
You need a British Army Mudmaster. Then you are done (maybe).
I love G Shock. I was in the Coast Guard and it was nice to wear one watch that worked in Hawaiian summers and Alaskan winters. It survived engine rm fires and scuba diving activity on liberty. At night, when i woke up with all lights off, it was nice to check the time and see how much more sleep i could get before next watch. It looked good in uniform, PT gear or in casual R an R gear. One watch for one exciting life. Hey, i accidently did a commercial. Lol. Seriously i stand by this watch. It really did take care of me. as i traveled and served.
Just for curiosity... which one did you wear?
@@MrPatsppEnlisted NG here not sure which to get I’m deploying soon and want to get my hands on one before I do , so I’m really curious too lol
Thank you for serving, Aaron. Tell your G shock thanks too 😆
I got my first G-Shock in 2003 when on the USCGC Walnut in Hawaii. Got another one at some point, but the first one I got still runs today. I’ve replaced the battery in it 1-2 times. Only issue is the gasket on the backplate. You have to have it just right in order to maintain water resistance.
Which one did u use?
People who look down on you for wearing a G-Shock also can't find their girlfriends G-Spot.
No truer words spoke
what girlfriends LOL
Although, that's kind of a sideways burn since guys who wear G-Shocks everywhere don't have girlfriends to please.
@jason holmes . You sir have won the internet
great comment hahaha
My dad bought a Gshock in 1988. In 2021 we finally replaced the battery
Your Gshock is older than me
@@lancermaza6726 only 2 years younger than me. I just bought the newer version of it because at this point that Gshock is an antique. 32 years old heck howmany people have a watch at all let alone one that is almost 4 decades old?
@@JosephDawson1986 Hell yeah, worth every penny. Tough as nail, straight to the point watch. I have a dw 5600 ms and a ga 900.. haven’t let me down yet.
@@lancermaza6726 mine is a dw5600 and my 40 year oldnwatchbis the same one. Or well then it was the DW5200C
Are you joking or serious?
1:17 Gives Rashes
2:30 Solar Power is a Life Saver
3:37 Auto Backlight Depletes Batt.
4:21 Negative Displays is hard to see
4:45 Atomic Time keeping.... Psshh
6:21 expensive are not equal to best ones
7:29 Apple for average/ G schock for Men
9:09 Dude He has Cousins
10:03 Wearing one Doesn't mean your cheap, It's Durability, It's ability to help a men when in need.
11:36 One is not enough, YEAH SOMEBODY GETS ME!
Thanks for this lol
God have mercy on your pure soul
@@hansross7417 jealous
Also do not use Off! bug spray near your G-shock
Sadly I watched this video after my first and 2nd and 3rs..
G Shock, I cant afford my heroin because I spend it all on GShocks
Atomic is not a gimmick, it syncs everyday for me. The most important point from the atomic feature for me is that i never have to adjust the time for summer/winter time. This together with solar makes it that you never have to set the watch ever again. Set it up when you buy it and you are good to go for life.
same for me never had an issue with the atomic timekeeping I honestly won't buy a watch without one at least for using daily use great stuff
I agree.
Never having to change battery and never having to set time is so chill that I often pick a gshock over one of my nicer watches.
Saying atomic is a gimmick is like saying automatic watches are a gimmick because they are more expensive compared to manual watches.
Get an atomic and you'll love it.
I agree, just got my first G with atomic. syncs every night, no problem, on my nightstand, on my wrist. I have automatics and now I can use the G to set them when I take them out.
Also handy to set the time on automatics!
Yeah i use the G Shock to set the time on all my mechanical watches too.
My ex girlfriend told me my G-Shock looks like a toy watch. Key word: EX
cheers to that. mine called my project track car a shitbox. so I feel yeah bud lol.
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You did right thing to her
Now it's time for Jesus to punish her
G-Shock is my love 😂😂😂
G’s Rock. She blows🤙🏼
Girls love cheap movements with brand logo watch.
I really like the resin straps on G-Shocks. No irritation or anything.
No rash here , quality skin lol.
Same here no issues 😁
Rash for me... cant stand resin strap
No rash. Just not a fan of the resin.
A very entertaining video (I was laughing at your display of G-Shock addiction). I don't have a G-Shock, but I do have a Casio A168 which I've been very pleased with.
The main reasons I haven't considered a G-Shock is that I've found that any watch band other than metal to be uncomfortable to wear, and I don't need a watch that is as tough or has the massive number of features as a G-Shock.
I've had my gwg-1000 for 2 years now I wear it every day . I work on 2 farms 6 days a week. This watch has me very impressed with it's durability. dirt,mud,grease, oil, diesel, gasoline, pesticides, lots of sweat, and temperatures from -10 to 110 it still works with out a hesitation. I would highly recommend this watch if you are a farmer like my self.
Thank you for being an American Farmer. I appreciate you.
"I need a watch that's super tough when I'm overlanding but the strap gives me a rash"
-No g-shock guy ever.
It’s not G-SHOCK fault if you’re sensitive
Lol I've never gotten any rash from any gshock
@@zentibel No, having sensitive skin makes you a girl.
In this tropical climate, I get rashes from any other watch but the resin band.
Not to mention none of the other watches last more than a year and they have to get repaired all the time.
@@ZwantceetoI live in tropical weather and wear shocks and never had a rash. Have never had to repair or replace batteries.
Im sure the g shock doesnt spy on you either so that is also a plus
oh snap
What about the Bluetooth?
Only a few GShocks currently have Bluetooth- so not really an issue, generally speaking.
@@thetimeteller hmm what about multi band or atomic time keeping? Your watch is sending signals and if somebody wanted to they could find you... I’m no expert but that’s what I think could happen :)
@@5squaredgaming250 They don't send out signals, they only receive. Just like a standard am/fm radio
Awesome video! I have a pathfinder and the light finally stopped working after about 15 years. Its still ticking tho.
You use it on the yak?
I’ve wore a G-Shock for 10 months , hardly ever taken it off. I’m a dairy farmer. Manure, grease, water, impact. I’ve swam with it, fixed equipment , trimmed hooves. It’s like armour. Gave my dad one. Typically his watches last a month. These watches wear tough. It was a good investment. Going to start looking for my next one, one that doesn’t smell like manure and diesel
Consider the steel ones! They may end up scratched up pretty bad in that kind of job, but as it’s not resin it should be better if solvents end up seeping into the plastic.
You don't wear a G-Shock, it wears you!
Epic!
In America you wear G-Shock,
In Soviet Russia G-Shock wears you
You are so damn correct ! The makers are brilliant ppl. Even a $100 gshock is awesomely crafted
I've got a G shock.....You don't walk around with a G shock....you drag your arm behind you
🤣🤣🤣true!
The G shock watch is a must if you have an active outdoor job. I was in the UK army for 23 years and had 2 of the first kind, they survived every type of abuse imaginable. I had to replace my first one because I lost it in Bosnia. I still wear one today with pride, an immense brand! 👍
Where were you in Bosnia , I wanna free g shock
@@MrKruska11 😂
@@sjwslayer844 I re read that and i wrote g cloc... g shock
The last point is really the most important one. When you buy a G-Shock you'll definitely want more and more (their variants, collabs, types, etc.). But if you're willing to get you first one I would definitely go with the DW5600.
So glad you guys said that cause I bought one earlier today lol. My first g shock is going to be the dw5600
Yep 4 months ago DW5600 an today my second a GA700UC-3A arrives I hope !
No, I am not going to want more and more. I want a watch that works, no matter what. I don't even use the features on my low-end G-Shock, and don't want to.
I just replaced the battery in my DW-5600E after a decade of nonstop use. Only watch I've ever needed. Best watch IMO.
Same with swiss army knives
After wearing a G shock Rangeman for a couple of years, I got an Apple Watch as a present and broke it on the first adventure I went to haha 😂 and my Rangeman still going 👍
I recently got a GW 9400 as my everyday watch after the battery and OS on my Galaxy Gear S3 just died a slow and painful death... I liked the thing, but the Rangeman is just something else...
Broke 3 G-Shocks in the military. During that time I never had a single issue with my other rotation of watches which were all non-digital. Also broke a Suunto Vector.
All of this taught me a very valuable lesson avoid digital.
You know what you never see someone walking around with a 1980s G-Shock on their wrist that's original. Every G-Shock out there that's more than 5 years old has had some component replaced on it excluding batteries that's just going to happen. I've got watches from the '70s that have had nothing replaced on them nor have I ever had to do anything to them. There of course automatics but that's my point, avoid digital because they simply are not designed to last.
Now if you're just wearing them as a fashion item I guess that's okay, but I've always had a very strict adherence that digital watches are for children or athletes. Digital watches on a child make total sense because they're so lightweight for an athlete the digital factor makes sense because it's easier to keep track of seconds when training.
You taking individual and you put them in the exact same clothes and put a Casio G-Shock on their wrist and it has a certain look you turn around you put a Rolex submariner or an Omega seamaster professional on their wrist in the same outfit now they totally look different and it just adds a little bit more to the overall look of them, they look more grown up.
Smart watches aren't smart because it makes no sense you have a cell phone so if you get a text message your cell phone's going to vibrate in your pocket and you know you got a text message. With the way modern earbuds have gone you can keep one earbud in and when you get a phone call it can alert you right in the earbud and you can take the phone call straight from your earbud. The smartwatch serve no function other than being redundant.
This isn't a rant this is just me pointing out the obvious.
Broke 3 G-Shocks in the military. During that time I never had a single issue with my other rotation of watches which were all non-digital. Also broke a Suunto Vector.
All of this taught me a very valuable lesson avoid digital.
You know what you never see someone walking around with a 1980s G-Shock on their wrist that's original every G-Shock out there that's more than 5 years old has had some component replaced on it excluding batteries that's just going to happen. I've got watches from the '70s that have had nothing replaced on them nor have I ever had to do anything to them. There of course automatics but that's my point avoid digital because they simply are not designed to last.
Now if you're just wearing them as a fashion item I guess that's okay but I've always had a very strict adherence that digital watches are for children or athletes. Digital watches on a child make total sense because they're so lightweight for an athlete the digital factor makes sense because it's easier to keep track of seconds when training.
You taking individual and you put them in the exact same clothes and put a Casio G-Shock on their wrist and it has a certain look you turn around you put a Rolex submariner or an Omega seamaster professional on their wrist in the same outfit now they totally look different and it just adds a little bit more to the overall look of them, they look more grown up.
Smart watches aren't smart because it makes no sense you have a cell phone so if you get a text message your cell phone's going to vibrate in your pocket and you know you got a text message. With the way modern earbuds have gone you can keep one earbud in and when you get a phone call it can alert you right in the earbud and you can take the phone call straight from your earbud. The smartwatch serve no function other than being redundant.
This isn't a rant this is just me pointing out the obvious.
@@reds7vn644 so which analog watch do you use now?
@@_--Reaper--_ Omega Seamaster 2342.20, Bulova Lunar Pilot, Maratac X1 SR-35 (Titanium), Seiko 1st gen Orange SKX781 and Black SKX779 Monsters, Zodiac Sea Dragon, Zenith Defy Surf, Tissot PR100, a handful of citizen eco-drives, a handful of vintage 1980s dive watches from Bulova, Seiko, Caravelle etc..., Chase Durer Abyss 1000, Dr. Martin that I got back in '97 in Macedonia but I believe Skoda made it (???), A few vintage Swatches, a couple of USSR Vostoks, Pulsar Solar 4000, Citizen Titanium EcoZilla (Eco-Drive Men's 300M Diver).
I am a major Casio watch fanboy, I have a variety of G-Shock variants from Oceanus, Edifice, Protrek, Pathfinder, Master of G, MTG, and Mudmaster every one of my Casios are both solar powered AND atomic, I've never had to change a watch battery nor have I had to set the time on them. They are all accurate to one another to the second. My perspective, solar atomic is worth it!
I love Casio Edifice too but wouldn't say it is a variant of G-Shock. Edifice is better than G-Shock.
@@Zedz0 Completely agree. Just another Casio offering that manufactures amazing solar atomic models!
But now they have bluetooth connection very much functioning for those who are far away from atomic wave transmitter.
Dear can you gift me one?
I am much fond ig G shock
Cheap gshock = best gshock
They are supposed to be tough beater not a fashion show.
They can be a fashion show if you want them to be.
@coolthingy Oceanus are real nice watches. I have a super cheap Edifice that impresses me. Casio is a little bit underrated imo
@Giada_De_Low_Rent_Tits battery will run long no need for solar. Swap a $2 battery and you are good to go.
@@mrbacchus6127 i just prefer having the confort to never open the case back. Better for water resistance and everything else.
I would agree completely, except I got the negative display red backed one because it looks way too cool. (DW-5600-HR-1CR)
Excellent. The atomic watchkeeping might depend on your range from the transmitter. Here in the UK, you're always within range but in the wilds of other countries, it might be a problem. The watch DOES tell you if it doesn't receive a signal.
With or without atomic function, you cant beat a G Shock.
Never understood the addiction to G shocks until I bought one. It almost becomes a part of your body. Need to remember when was the last time I took it off. Heat, cold, rain, showers, beaches, swimming, sports, office and countless other situations. You don't feel more comfortable in any other watch.
I live in Alaska and fly medevac I used to love my Apple Watch, until I forgot to charge it. It’s useless! Plus when it’s -50 or -60 the Apple watch battery will not allow the watch to work
Own 38 G Shocks and now waiting for the 39th and... if I may:
1. They don't irritate your skin, not more than any other much more expensive brands.
2. They are stylish AF 😎 if you match them properly, been to exclusive parties where people asked me about the watch I'm wearing (full metal golden square)
3. Atomic time keeping works flawlessly for people who travel, changed 8 countries in 1 year and never had to set my time so... not a gimmick, not to some.
4. G Shocks offer the best price/quality in watch industry, if you want/need cheaper buy regular Casio or other brands but... you'll see what I mean, they worth every penny.
5. Apple watch is for people who can't live without the simplicity of Apple, I have one and... it's crazy, charge it, doesn't help much... rather buy a new phone, easier... add some money and you have your dream phone.
6. Suunto is good but won't stand what a G Shock does, also they don't age as good.
Nice points 👏 subscribed!
G shock is Casio, what are you on about?
@@zxf1323 yeah was rushing in my rant, meant a simple Casio 😄
Bro - I am currently in the “buying too many gshocks” phase. It kinda hurts because I love them all so much I don’t know which one to wear. I know I’m privileged to say that
Bro I feel this same way , I currently ordered 2 more and I have 4 of them so far 😫 , I'm looking to buy 2 more after them come lolz I love them so much ❤️
@@shaquilleborneo1950 haha stay strong brother! What ended up happening is I settled on 2-3 that are now in my general rotation. Eventually you settle and start looking at other brands - but this gshock phase is super fun
I've never had a Multi Band 6 Casio watch that doesn't work all the time. This feature/function has never failed on me. It should be said that I haven't used watches like these for more than a decade or so, but still. This feature has been incredibly reliable. Having the watch always showing the exact time without me having to ever thinking about it sure is a convenient and highly sought after feature in a watch.
Here is a big thing about Apple Watch. YOU HAVE TO CHARGE THE DAMN THING. I wear my watch to bed and I don’t like to take off my watch. I have a GShock as well. Wore it for 8 years.
I hate wearing a watch when im playing games or sleeping
A G Shock for 8 yrs.....damn like most Japanese brands, they last a super long time.
Me too. 6 years and continuing
That's the way. Always with your watch.
Watches that needs charging is CRINGE
I have been collecting watches a long time, and I almost never run into watch guys that look down on G-Shocks. If anything,it's about the only sub-$1000 watch a lot of them will give respect to.
To the last point: I also disagree with people who look down on the G-Shock. It's a tool, it works, and no matter what I do with it it will still be telling time even if I'm not there to see it. It's overkill, I love overkill with my cars, my watches, my knives, my guns, and my wrenches. End of story
Casio G Shock arguably the greatest watchs every made.
They can be respected, but they do have their downsides. The biggest: people aren't satisfied with one (or even two).
@@Crazytesseract Correct, but that's where the prices shine
@@pkasra I won't say anything more. I owned only one Gshock. Luckily i gave it to my brother, and almost forgot about it!
@@Crazytesseract That's a strong will! I just got my 5th.
I want to collect all of the Heritage Red series (GA 110, GA 800, DW 5600) and I have the DW 5600
Many years ago I bought the yellow one, it was a real looker. I gave it to a friend who always admired it. I miss it.
I've been wearing g shock since 9th grade. I'm 45 now. Ive had numerous models and their durability is unmatched but as I've gotten older, it seems like I need a more mature watch. Two years ago, I purchased the re-issue of the Seiko Arnie. It's tough, functional and it looks badass. I still wear a dw5600e to work every day and that will never change.
Unmatched...?! You need to get out of your basement.
@@michaeldbhawker3556 Why, my basement has everything I need. And the wife rarely comes down there.
@@northshoreman Haha love the comback
@@michaeldbhawker3556 "you need to get out of your basement" says the guy living at his ma's house.
Im construction worker.
Working a lot with Jiggers and Jack hammers.
I have Casio W800H. Let me tell you,its not labeled as G Shock but it shoud.
I have it for the last 7 years,alarm wakes me up every morning,never changed the battery,use backlight several times a night,indured all kinds of impacts... And i bought it for just 25 €.
Opened it and scratched that jumper so now i have timer and split stopwatch.
King Casio watch!
Regarding Apple watch comparisons I would love to hear your thoughts on the new GShock Heartrate enabled watch due out in April!!
@@c.g.7575 April the 20th. Although in the meantime I have bought the Garmin Fenix 5x as it was 33% off!
I am totally agree with the last point on the list! I got my first G-shock which is a GD-100 back in 2018 and I talked to myself "well, this is enough as most G-shock will last more than a few years, okay I am done". But just recently when I saw a used "The King" GX-56BB with good deal on sale, I ended up getting that one lol. And now, that GA2000 looks very cool too....
I love the atomic time keeping function. It's cool to watch your G Shock change at the exact second as your phone without a Bluetooth connection. Knowing that your watch always has the correct time and that you never need to change the battery is the best.
Had that same exact Mudmaster. Rediculously huge. Sold it. My DW5600 is my daily grab-and-go watch. Perfect size, love the look of the display and I never have to worry about bumping it against anything. And yeah, probably had it for 10 years and have yet to change the battery. The size of G-Shock models prohibit me from building a G-Shock collection but I do love all the models.
I've been lucky enough to own IWC, Breitling, Glashutte, Tag, Longines but tough times forced me to liquidate most of my collection but they'll take my DW5600 from me when they pry it off my cold, dead wrist.
I'm getting myself a G-Shock because of the MF Doom line "G-Shocks and biological clocks", and I've always liked the design of G-Shocks ever since I was a kid.
RIP to MF Doom - I was just banging his sound :)
Same
I just want to say that I use the Atomic Clock every day and I live in Canada. I put the watch by a south facing window at night before midnight local time and it picks up a signal most of the time at midnight. The exception is during storms and heavy rains. If I miss a synchronization on one night, it picks up the atomic signal the next night. I believe that if it misses a signal at midnight, it tries again every hour several times. Thanks for the review. Entertaining as usual.
I'm a welder for the past 30 years and Casio watches, not only the G shock range, are the only watches that I have found last through the rough and tumble of my job. They just seem to be all built very well.
That’s a truck driver and see on my watch should I can’t destroy that another Casio watches they seem to hold up to the abuse
Thanks for your wonderful video. I have 4 G-Shocks, 2 Protreks, and 2 Edifices, but the latest one I bought is the g-shock mtg-b2000. The criteria for choosing a watch after turning 50 should not be a urethane strap (there was a trauma that caused it to break because it broke and had to buy it twice as expensively as it got old) and it should be a solar cell. If you open the battery a few times to insert the battery, it is easy to have a problem with waterproofing, and if the body is made of plastic, it peels off and grinds over time, so I buy a product made of metal or carbon... That is the conclusion I learned while buying a watch for about 20 years. The phone and Bluetooth function automatically set the time, which is great. And if possible, buy a G-Shock. Since it hasn't broken yet...
Despite having a varied and extensive watch collection, the one watch I wear most often, is the solar version of the DW5600 - the G5600E. A rugged, no nonsense watch of excellent value.
Kes FitzGerald Tnx for posting. Saved me the trouble of scouring the net for Casio products. Looking for a basic g-shock with solar. Will add a nato strap adapter and make it my new beater. Cheers!!
@andy actually...🤣🤣🤣
Just brought the G5600E two days ago. It’s quickly become my DI (desert island) watch. Has all the functions I need and none I don’t. Good choice.
@@nyanates was thinking the same thanks☺️
LOL never had an issue with the strap on my G.SHOCK actually been using the same watch 3 years every day now and its going strong. Never heard of anyone having issues with theirs unless they´re trying to sell straps.
I’ve had mine for about a year it’s a mudmaster I work as a auto collision tech and no other watches hold up . I have an omega chronograph and a Rolex that I never wear. I do get the rash and have to stop wearing it for a week but it holds up to constant abuse .
Don't agree about the atomic clock synchro being a gimmick. I have the 5610 and the atomic synch works great. The watch is always accurate and, with the solar charging, always has power. Well worth the money IMHO.
Can’t put a price on accuracy.
Was my first G-Shock, love it.
I couldn't agree more. My rangeman is flawless. Best watch I have ever owned.
Agree 100%. I just bought the 5610U and love the atomic time-keeping. Will never have to adjust the time again! On the signal... it depends where you are. I'm in England (a small country) and have no problem getting the time signal. I can imagine in the US it's patchy depending how close you are to a transmitter.
Greetings friend, I had purchased a new 5600 G shock from Casio India website two days before. The watch displays 3495 but the documents which came with it, printed as 3496!
What do you say?
Is there any difference between the 3495 & 3496 modules?
The radio control time keep on my G-Shock (GW-3000) works perfectly well. I've never had to manually adjust the time or date the six years I've owned it, even for DST/GMT and is always bang on to the second!
Love my iPhone but can’t stand Apple watches, would take a G-Shock any day of the week.
I had one and hated it. Sold it to wear all my other watches. I missed the versatility and fun part that goes along with wearing a good old fashioned watch.
@Patrick Nwanyanwu yah bruh fr dropping it on a magnet every night really sucked 😐
Apple watches are for sophisticated sissy's.
I wear my G-Shock Atomic Solar when I'm hunting, shooting, skydiving and working on trucks and motorcycles. It's been perfect. Although my atomic time-setting feature works flawlessly, it isn't really necessary on a watch that might be off by a couple of seconds a year anyhow. And since it's a solar watch I never need to worry about the backlight running the battery down. I've been wearing it since 2011. It's my only G-shock but I will be collecting others.
Thumbs up for the pen explanation!!
My G-Shock has solar power and atomic time keeping. I've had it for 4 years and it always works perfectly. Automatcally updates when clocks go forward in spring and back in autumn.
Just bought my first 2 g shocks, and I'm loving them
That last part was spot on!! I got one G-Shock now I have 10.
Same here and just ordered the "Casio-Oak"... ugh
I have 4 but in reality it is only 2 different because the others are the same exact model. Love the Blue n Gloss black color combination.
Thank you bro. I'm about to buy my first g shock tomorrow. This really help. I like the 2100s or a g steel. I like the simple one's
I’ve owned G-SHOCK watches since I was around 16 years old, never had irritation on the straps, all my watches with atomic time keeping works very well and there all in sync with each other👌👍
I work as an electrical engineer, generally running around like a boon fixing things, my watch gets bashed. Colleagues have apple watches and they've all broke the screen at some point and bashed the casing to the point they take it off in dirty situations. Not my g shock though!
I had a Garmin Fenix for 3-4 years then the battery started not holding its charge. But local watch stores couldn’t do anything about it because of the electrical components on the inside. Recently I have the basic 40 dollar 5600E and it’s a beast. Now I’m looking to see what my 2nd g-shock is gonna be.
I like the radio controlled G-Shock. I use mine to set my automatic watches, to be sure they're set accurately...
Your first negative is easily fixed. Lived in a high temperature, high humidity location for many years.
If you cinch the band up tight, it was very uncomfortable. Just let the band out one "hole" and you'll be fine.
One more thing YOU need to know: if you change the original strap with a rag one, the watch will loose some shock resistance.
What does that mean?😅
@@ahmeedkhan7758 Original strap absorbs impact energy and protects the back of the watch especially. A rag strap absorbs almost no energy and leaves the back of the watch (where is stainless steel back) unprotected.
How often are ppl being shocked that they need this special watch?... I've been shocked once,it scared tf outta me..
@@chicofromph33nix64 shock resistance in this context applies to if it falls off and hits something hard the energy transfers into the starp
@@theimperialfistsspacemarin3050 I know i feel dumb... i got that after i posted this.. thank you for taking time to explain and not bring mean to me
What a great video! This is my first time watching "The Time Teller" because my first G-Shock is in the mail. My second Casio watch given to me by my wife 23 years ago finally died a few days ago. That was my justification point. Well, I'm now a subscriber because this video was exactly what I was looking for! I'm excited to get my first one today (G8900A-1CR) and my next one (the Rescue A-4) coming a week later. That Mudmaster worn in the video is AWESOME! Thanks for the video.
I live in the U.K. and love having my Gshock correct on the second, I’ve never set it since I got it
Ditto
I use mine in Los Angeles, same result. The watch is always perfectly on time.
Same - I set mine when I got it 8 years ago - never needed to reset it 🙂
I've never got why the guy says the radio control feature is a "gimmick". As long as you have a relatively clear view of the sky, you have a watch that's almost perfectly accurate literally anywhere north of the equator.
Bought the Mud Master a year ago. It's "In your Face" loud and brash and I love it ❤️
I got my first G-shock today and love it!
I was with ya 💯 until the atomic time keeping bit, that’s why I bought a GW6900 over the DW6900. Works every night for me. Still love ya anyway!
Cool
It’s 20 dollars more plus it’s solar.
I have several watches ranging from the G-Shock DW5600 to Omega Seamaster 300 pro. I love the Omega but the DW5600 is the one I use the most often. The DW5600 is a hell of a good watch for the price.
Personally I think atomic time is more beneficial to those in the military, as they wouldn’t necessarily have access to a phone to reset the time
I love your vids, man. I strongly relate to the never ending purchasing of G-Shocks. At 46, I find my interests leading me to things that are long lasting and well made. There are lots of ways to interpret that but I find that the G-Shock line has a lot of variety and flair to feed my curiosity and interest in my the watch game.
Me, at 46, do totally agree!
I was timex boy most of my life loved the look of timex loved the luminous background ... but they didn’t last. I bought my first basic g shock from w mart on clearance for 17 bucks and it’s solar powered and still going. It’s a nice nice watch. Also, just bought my first apple 3 watch haven’t got it yet but am psyched I am a controlled watch freak I have Seikos which are nice too. You can like and own different brands of watches it’s ok. I just gotta know what time it is!
'People will look down upon you for wearing G- shock'
When people see G- shock watches: "jesus crist, are they orignal?! Damn...."
True ☝🏻👏🏻 Happens always, and when I say hell yeah, the eyes are rounding and a new level of admiring begins 🤣
Atomic sync works where I live. Worth it in my opinion, just leave it on your wrist and never worry about the time again.
you are so right with your last point, i wasn't owning a watch at all for about 25 years and now i just bought 2 in a row and 3rd is coming in soon. i need to slow things down i guess:D
I’ve had the mud master for about 6 years. Changed the batteries (has two I guess) once. Wear it daily doing construction and has had no issues. Solid watch!
I do notice what watches other people wear, I would think it superficial however to dismiss other's choice of accoutrements 👍
I love my G-Shocks. The resin band doesn't bother me, but in the summer time it gets sweaty and slippery. I have a GA700 and a DW6900 and a few other cheap casios. I'll definitely have more G-Shocks and Casio squares. They're so reliable, functional, and wear great casually, working out, and being outdoors.
You are so right. I mainly like bulova marine star, and citizen promasters but I have twice as many G-SHOCKs. It’s nice to see another person feel the same!!!! Awesome content bro
These "things I wish I knew" videos are full of great information. Thanks and do more!
Will do!!!
I own a Gshock Square with the resin link bracelet and i think that really is a better deal, especially in terms of rashes
The atomic time keeping works fine for me. Every night it connects to the atomic clock. It always syncs. So no it's not a "gimic".
I love how g shock endured all these years i love it ever since i got one when I was just a kid. I love the look the feel and how it makes me feel really reliable and very durable. I even wear it during scuba diving or snorkeling. I wish I kept all my past gshocks for collection. I planning to buy that casioak soon but I still love my current Gorillaz gshock.
Completely agree, “one is not enough”!
I’ve only ever boughten g shocks and recently I was trying to find a new watch from another brand that was nicer looking but then they came out with the new slim watch and I immediately got it and I love it
Once a watch expert said to me “buy a watch which could be left as legacy” and an Apple Watch does not comply with this phrase(in my opinion)
Atomic timekeeping really depends on the country and buildup of buildings in your area. Like, I get zero coverage in Vancouver, but in UK - london of all places - I can get reception. Europe around netherlands/germany no prob. In spain I have yet to get signal in my area but maybe going to a big park will change that.
I currently live in Central London but my 10th floor flat gets generally bad signal reception so I have to manually sync either by putting it on a windowsill or manually when I’m going to work in the morning, both of which work reliably. If the thing synced past 3am on its own I’d have no problems…
Everywhere else in Europe I’ve had zero issues getting an automatic sync working, including Norway, by the Black Sea, Eastern Poland, and even Helsinki, even though they are meant to be out of range. Maybe reception in the US is worse somehow.
We are never done buying G-Shocks man. My G-Shock Rangeman is my everyday work watch, and the watch I wear to the junkyard, doing yardwork, working on my derelict trucks, etc.
Truuuue!
I’ve worn a G-Shock everyday since 2nd grade. They last a lifetime and the only reason I retired my first one was because I was going into highschool and decided I wanted a ‘fresh look’ or whatever. I’m now looking into a Rangeman GW-9400. I want to know your thoughts and anything else I should know before I take the plunge.
@@SirShanova the rangemen is a clasic in my opinion. She got all the thing that casio can do. She is in my opinion the best looking g-shock in the black and red version. I got one for 6 month+ and i never have to set the time at this day never run out of battery, the solar panel work realy well. Just buy one you will not regret it !
@@SirShanova and what i like the most is the fact that i got the weather chanel on my wrist !
I literally subscribed because of this video 😃 Love every single part of it and especially the end where you exactly describe how addicted you get by these watches 😅 Good job keep up the fun videos. Who thought watch videos could be fun right? The Time Teller: "Hold my beer"
I love the atomic feature on my 5610. Works every night and keeps me from not being late for Skype meetings while WFH. So not a gimmick for me.
Atomic is awesome! Keeps my G-Shock precise to the second. Have been using Atomic G-Shocks since 2005. Never any regrets. Love it!
I love my atomic timekeeping! I live on the east coast, the furthest distance from the tower and my watch updates EVERY night and receives a "high" signal. NOT A GIMMICK ;)
i wash my g-shock every month in the dishwasher... still working since years!
That’s actually genius now that I think about it.
I can’t tell if you’re serious or not ? lol if you’re not being funny plssss lmk cuz I’m sold
@@geepreston7292 no joke dude
@S S they're really indestructible^^
@@geepreston7292 They're literally tanks, i wouldn't be surprised if they withstood that, Pressure won't be an issue for sure.
"One is not enough"...i will change it to "you'll never have enough" 😂
Soo true ...started in the 80's and had at least 50 since than ..still love'm
I bought my first g shock then another weeks later it is true they are amazing you can't just get one.
Love the auto back light. Especially while driving at night and doesn’t kill the battery on my solar rangeman. And love the atomic time keeping. Changes day light savings time on its own. Watch is a beast wear it all the time.
Atomic timekeeping works on my watch is just fine
Apple should’ve named their “watch” a disposable fitness tracker instead which is more an appropriate naming. Apple Watch can never ever compete in a watch segment.
Imagine handing down an Apple "watch" to your son or grandson. Lol.
Imo a G-SHOCK isn't much of a watch either; I'm a mechanical over quartz kind of guy
@@dndjxnskdbajd4561 Uggh. They keep bad time and they're a pain in the ass to boot.
@@laserguidedtrollmasterfromHell Yeah but there's a certain pride to having such a complex, hand built mechanism on your wrist that quartz just can't give you
@@dndjxnskdbajd4561 I agree.
Dude taking apple watch in wilderness is like swiming outdoors in winter naked.
The biggest issue I have with mine is its complicated. The hands and display go out of sync and I had to look up a few videos to figure out how to set it the right way. I agree on the bands. I don't like them at all!!
"one's not enough!" ... I hear ya. I'm down the rabbit hole as we speak 😉
that rabbit hole is why im here
Just purchased my third one. Came across the MTG B1000 series the other night and had to pull the trigger. Here we go. lol
g-shock: your battery runs at least 3 years, then you have to swap it out, cost maybee 2 dollar
apple "watch": your battery lifes round about 3 years, after that, it will maybee explode, and if you want to change it, it costs round about double the worth of your "watch"
If apple would work with gshock to make em more durable, its possible. But apple makes money on people breaking their products.
My 2 year battery life G-shock..... It's been 7 years.... The watch is still going, haven't change battery yet.
It's about recharging it... Apple watches have a battery life of 18 hours...
Exactly
I would never buy a smartwatch over a G-shock
In 3 years no one will be wearing an Apple watch that old it will be obsolete where is a real watch any brand last decades if not more
I got the gw-M5610 with atomic and solar, it’s on its way at the moment. Snagged it for 100
Great choice, I have one you're going to love it!
Got it for 100 too, tougher and more functional than most 10k+ watches.
Got the citizen Promaster sky super Titan too and I have to say although its more beautiful the Casio is much more convenient to use.
love it
Can you even buy a g-shock that has atomic timekeeping without solar? Last g-shocks I saw were either DW-**** or GW-**** Nothing between. Solar on it's own worth the added price, but having my watch sync every time, especially if you have DST change 2 times a year, and have multiple G-shocks, well, it's super handy
Just wanted to point out the dw5600 doesn't have tough solar compared to the 5610 your comparing it to in passing. I think the solar power alone could be worth the extra cost for the 5610. The atomic time keeping is also pretty darn cool when it works. Not having to adjust for daylight saving time on my watch is a real treat.
I think casio have auto dls for their battery watches for a while now. you just have to get the time zone correct.
I had same issue with -ve display, I had to frigging buy one more g-shock with +ve one just couple of days ago.
That -ve one looks really good though, I'll still wear it but my daily one is going to be +ve, I ordered G671 G-Shock ( G-5600E-1DR) as I needed solar also due to auto backlit function. I'm glad I watched your video. How timely.
And yeah, that multiband thing is not very desirable unless you know your thing with it.
So this, every negative display model they bring out is another mini bout of sadness in my heart.