Reviving a Tough Solar Watch with a Drained Battery

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  • @Think_Up
    @Think_Up 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I thought I had a dead watch! This video saved me, I set the watch on a LED flashlight for a few minutes and it's back on! I had even tried putting it in a window before and it didn't work.
    Thank you!!!!

  • @collietree1945
    @collietree1945 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great info. I didn't even know my watch was solared powered. I thought I needed a new battery. The watch was a gift. Lol. Thanks

  • @smkbrkszeged
    @smkbrkszeged ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have a different type of Casio watch, but leaving it in the cupboard for a couple of years, I was sure it wouldn't start again. I've left it near a LED lamp as you suggested and in a few hours it just resurrected!
    Thank you for sharing this tip!

  • @sgriffiths01
    @sgriffiths01 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for this. I have a GW-810BD that i put in a drawer years ago as I thought it was broken. Found it again today and after following your advice it is working again.

  • @J155P
    @J155P 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Just bought the exact same watch brand new on clearance for $25 at Wally World. Pretty happy about that. First watch purchase in decades. First G Shock also. Cool watch!

    • @craigstern2902
      @craigstern2902 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow what a deal. Paid 75 in 2010 for mine & it's still going strong.

    • @J155P
      @J155P 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@craigstern2902 I'd say at $75 you're still doing good. I keep checking for more deals like that, but haven't seen one that good yet.

  • @ralph4840
    @ralph4840 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the good video. My newly purchased Edifice EDQ1000 Tough Solar needed FOUR DAYS on the window sill to get past the "low charge" message. You need to be patient.

  • @Paulmtb
    @Paulmtb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much.. I got a watch from a good friend's girlfriend after he passed away. Thought it was broken. Put it under my solor light after trying it on the window for a day without any results. And it started working immediately.. Thank you so much.

  • @lupeverdin555
    @lupeverdin555 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks 😂 for valuable information 👍 I was able to finally charge & set my solar/atomic GW-700BDJ ⌚️

  • @andywilson7372
    @andywilson7372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for this video. I had mine out on the window sill all day yesterday and nothing. I have a similar light to yours and put it under there for 1.5 hours and it sprang willingly back to life. Much appreciated.

  • @craigstern2902
    @craigstern2902 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Love this watch, bought my chrome version in 2010, still going strong with little use the 10 year battery is chugging right along. Love how this watch goes to sleep to save power.

  • @Mathdot
    @Mathdot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great and informative video! I got a GW-7900-1ER that has been sitting in my drawer as I've been wearing other watches for a long time. Took it out today, and found that the charge had run out. While I was watching this video I set it under a LED light, and got it to the CHG-state. Sadly, it's quite cloudy outside so I guess it will take a couple of hours before the charge gets to a higher level.

  • @liv2ska8
    @liv2ska8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This was a really cool video. I now know how to approach this situation if any of my g-shocks loses power and goes blank. Thank you 😃👍

  • @mikewilliams1420
    @mikewilliams1420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My carbon fiber gshock just came turned off and I was freaking out thank you for this video

  • @HitoriGnocchi
    @HitoriGnocchi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    LOL this just happened to me a few minutes ago. I immediately ordered a replacement and put the watch near my brightest lamp. I might as well try to revive it. After about 20 minutes I look over to the watch, screen blank. 30 minutes i look over and the numbers finally show themselves! I cancelled my replacement order. Not sure how long it will take to charge up to "High". I assume it will need a long charge after that deep sleep. I really enjoy this watch so I will hunt for the rest of em.

  • @Redcrown77
    @Redcrown77 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just bought a GWM530A-1CR and it was completely dead. Thanks for the heads up!

  • @dalboy72
    @dalboy72 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad I stumbled on this, tried all kinds of button presses. Daylight. Kitchen light. Nothing would work. Fairly new watch too. Two hours under LED torch and it is back working. Thank you.

  • @redbear_70
    @redbear_70 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this. Mine went dead after sitting in a drawer forever and when the time came up the buttons don't work. This makes sense now.

  • @andrewvanlangen7831
    @andrewvanlangen7831 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This model was the very first G-shock I ever owned. It was a gift for my sister and I wore it for abt 6 years before I realized hey, there are other models

  • @davidbernard7256
    @davidbernard7256 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    3 years in my chest of drawers though watch was dead. put it into the ceiing light for 5 mins its working again! woohoo!

    • @joaquinelectric1
      @joaquinelectric1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      don't keep your solar watches in the dark it will damage the battery it happened to me .

    • @wasimodoone1
      @wasimodoone1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can someone tell me what the H and
      The PS means? I'm really confused

    • @Zain792
      @Zain792 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@wasimodoone1 ps = power saver H= high M=medium l=low

    • @wasimodoone1
      @wasimodoone1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Zain792 thx mate

    • @PaoloCairoli
      @PaoloCairoli 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Zain792 Hello. My old paw1300t has the battery indicator in h high but when i try to switch the light on the R recovery indicator blink on the display. You know why? Thanks in advance.

  • @Nick-of-Time
    @Nick-of-Time 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you so much! Was worried my watch was broken, haha

  • @Wheelerlfc
    @Wheelerlfc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for you help, I had an Edifice that was sat in the draw for a while waiting to be repaired (2 years i know its a long time) I used a fairly strong headtorch and after about 15 mins it started up again I thought i'd comment incase anyone was in a similar position as myself. Thank again you've saved me £££.

  • @ranram370
    @ranram370 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the heads up. I just ordered one of those in all black and it’s my first atomic watch.

  • @PhilAndOr
    @PhilAndOr 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks.
    I got a G-shock as a present many years ago and it has sat unused in the original box in a cupboard for years.
    Thought I had to replace the battery, but seems like it has revived to the minimum 'level 4' battery state with 15 mins under a desk lamp.
    Guess I'll leave outside for a bit to get it fully juiced up.
    Well I ordered a new battery for it already - I'll keep that as a spare incase the original doesn't hold up.

  • @aewatki75
    @aewatki75 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Casio solar can’t be beat by anyone period

  • @mackymac5754
    @mackymac5754 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just got mine brand spanking new, placed it near an led light buld and there you go! Started working! Thanks! 😀

  • @fukushimadaiichi9622
    @fukushimadaiichi9622 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great taste I also went with the metallic blue model.

  • @JamilThePimpLol
    @JamilThePimpLol 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the blue Casio 3405 in this video, great watch but I haven’t been out much during the day lately so it hasn’t gotten sunlight recent and has been constantly dead, when I first got the watch I worked outside and the battery was always on “high”. I didn’t know it was a capacitor and not a battery. Good information, nice video!

  • @vBDKv
    @vBDKv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    You really produce some really nice videos.

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      @ericjaxtyn5970 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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      I stupidly lost my account password. I would love any assistance you can give me!

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      @peytonjasiah3288 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @rubikfan1
    @rubikfan1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    2hours of charging for 6 months is very nice. But i dont recomment to do it this way. Solar watches are made for slowcharging over time. Just wear it. Normal light will keep it filled up. Sure if it is dead you need a deep charge. But for normal use. Just wear it. 2hour=6monthes. 5min of sun per day is more then enough to keep it going for ever. Little bit longer if only inside light. But it plenty enough.

    • @mall231
      @mall231 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What if it is a second watch and not worn normally for work etc

    • @rubikfan1
      @rubikfan1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mall231 well. If you wear it often or let its storage place be in the light it could be oke.

  • @Leon-cd4ne
    @Leon-cd4ne 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Dave , pro trek up and running again.

  • @sm126878
    @sm126878 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Woo Hoo. Just revived my Pro Trek 3258. Thank you very much.

  • @johnshimko8796
    @johnshimko8796 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you very much ..my rang man just came out of the box totally blank it’s dark outside so I’m using a led 💡 .Thank you very much... it’s my second solar powered watch.. The first one came out of the box fully charged...

  • @MAXRAW-IV
    @MAXRAW-IV ปีที่แล้ว

    I recently got a Ti Square and the watch was dead out of the box, I kept it under a room fluorescent light for about 10 hours and nothing happened. After seeing this video, I decided to use my iPhone's torch (led flashlight) on full intensity about 2 inch away from the watch face and within an hour the watch started working. I guess keeping the watch in bright sun would've worked as well but the sun here in middle east during summer is something else and might damage the watch due to extreme heat. So, this was very helpful. Thank you :).

    • @spacemanschannel6380
      @spacemanschannel6380 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Put it in a glass of water for cooling. Then you can place it in the sun for charging quickly.

  • @judyfleshman
    @judyfleshman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this. I was about to send my Casio Sport tough solar to a dealer. I put a bright flashlight on it an immediately it came to life. I have it charging now. Great video!

  • @TheMasonator777
    @TheMasonator777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    They should put solar watches in clear plastic packaging, so they get at least some light while stored as stock. They’d still be in the dark when shipped, but it’d be far better for the watches.

  • @anthonym.3931
    @anthonym.3931 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review

  • @richardbrewer6533
    @richardbrewer6533 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just saved me a trip to he watch shop, will give this a go....

  • @alexpalma3244
    @alexpalma3244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a great channel! I like your relaxing style. 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @davidviner4932
    @davidviner4932 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought a Bering solar recently and was amazed when it started to tick at 2 second increments as soon as I unboxed it, took around 4 hours in a dimly lt room in the evening to change to running normally with one secong increments showing it had a bit of charge in it's Li ion battery. The instructions say it will need 24 hours in full sunlight to reach maximum charge so I've booked a holiday in Gran Canaria just to make sure

  • @mistermac4118
    @mistermac4118 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for a great video. I have the same model G shock watch, about 10 years old now, wonderful watch. Recently it has gone blank in the winter season, needing south window time to recharge. I guess it’s new battery / capacitor time.

  • @LockingDevice
    @LockingDevice 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much! I’ve got mine charging right now on my pellet smoker outside. I will set a timer on my iPhone for 2 hours from now and recheck the watch to see what it’s doing.

  • @adrianthibodeau9421
    @adrianthibodeau9421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude thank you so much, I got my Seiko Solar Chronograph working again using this method after years of being in a box. A new battery (capacitor) was going to cost me 60 + bucks TY TY :)
    Not even ten minutes :)

  • @floydrobinson3653
    @floydrobinson3653 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Greg your the go to guy I watch for casio watches was in panic mode with the purchase of my gw2310 totally died when received watched your input on said watch saved a return thanks buddy

  • @crossland2007
    @crossland2007 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. Followed your advice and I have my watch back working as well as it did. I'm so pleased.

  • @vampyrelycan99
    @vampyrelycan99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Definitely time consuming to revive depleted batteries under such circumstances, as it takes very long time to progress from one power level to the other. Especially at medium level, depending on available light intensity, it may take a full day or to just to reach high level...
    Meanwhile subjecting the watch under prolonged direct sunlight or other similar outdoor condition is detrimental to the watch chassis as UV ray exposure will accelerate aging/degradation on the resin and other plastic parts in the long run, besides building up heat on the module under charging...
    IMO for quicker revival of depleted batteries a compact, high power photo/video LED light panel may help. Just let the timepieces concerned rest on the panel for ~45-60 minutes and set the panel's intensity to 45-55% (you don't want the LED panel to become too warm during its own discharge). Repeat the process for a few nights and hopefully the power will be restored to high (or near full). Do also note that under such charging conditions there will be false power level indications, so when the battery indicator reads high, do not remove the watch but let it sit a bit longer.

  • @jumpstat
    @jumpstat 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I wanted to get my gshock for antrip tomorrow and found it to be dead. Thanks for the informative video. Its woken up now bit none of the button can work so i propped ot next to a loght source and see what happens in a hour or 2. But the way my watch its the gx-561jr orange. Cheers.

  • @Nonplused
    @Nonplused 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a G-Shock, different model mine has dial hands, and it quit last night with the hands at midnight. But it hasn't been in a lot of sun lately mostly just artificial light in the house. So I set it out in a sunny area of the house we will see if it comes back to life tomorrow! I will report back. I have another solar watch that i hardly wear (it's fancy) which continues to work but I always leave that one where it gets at least an hour of sun a day. It is still ticking.

    • @BaltimoreAndOhioRR
      @BaltimoreAndOhioRR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Any report?

    • @Nonplused
      @Nonplused 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BaltimoreAndOhioRR Ya sorry I forgot. After a good day in the sun it started working again. Now I keep it where it gets some sun when I am not using it and it seems to be back to normal, even setting the time automatically.

    • @BaltimoreAndOhioRR
      @BaltimoreAndOhioRR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Nonplused cool. Now that I've gone out wearing a light jacket a few days, mine is dead at the end of the day. A couple hours under light revives it, but it dies by the next night. I guess i need to leave it in the sun for about a week and start over.

    • @Nonplused
      @Nonplused 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BaltimoreAndOhioRR Ya I think they will last a week or more from a full charge but to get a full charge takes more than a couple of hours a day. They aren't meant to be worn under clothes.

  • @RockinFootball_23
    @RockinFootball_23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the video as my baby g touch solar literally died too cause of lockdowns and not being about to go out for the a daily charge

  • @Nella_Carbury
    @Nella_Carbury 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much, I almost want to throw it out before I found your video

  • @fredminpin
    @fredminpin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You've got some great content for a great watch brand! I enjoy and have learned a great deal from your videos, and thinking about getting a couple of watches seen in your collection.
    I've seen a review or two similarly that said something about a battery being dead or not working, one guy said he had 2-3 of these expensive batteries changed out (don't remember the exact situation / content, and possibly other brand of watch?), glad I didn't fall to the immediate panic before seeing your video.

  • @JacobsDad
    @JacobsDad 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info. I have one coming soon, so now I'm prepared.

  • @LutzSchafer
    @LutzSchafer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    BTW it really is a rechargeable chrome titanium lithium cell (CTL 1616) that indeed has battery charge/discharge characteristics. Its by far not a capacitor! I don't know why people use this utterly wrong terminology that constitutes false information.

    • @bogrot69
      @bogrot69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We can all sleep soundly now that we know the truth! 🙏🙏

    • @Manic97LP
      @Manic97LP 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You are wrong. Even Panasonic itself states that it is a capacitor.
      And guess what, the most capacitors also contain lithium, but this doesn’t mean that it is a lithium-ion battery.

    • @brettclark8020
      @brettclark8020 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Panasonic datasheet calls it a battery. Also, the charge specification (constant voltage) and discharge characteristic curves indicate that it is a battery. It is absolutely not a capacitor.

    • @robertolaggo9141
      @robertolaggo9141 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, it’s capacitor

    • @brettclark8020
      @brettclark8020 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@robertolaggo9141 got a source on that? Panasonic makes it, and they call it a battery. It has battery like charge/ discharge characteristics. What is your argument for it being a capacitor?

  • @onedirection3510
    @onedirection3510 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good stuff!
    My square tough solar has been blinking low lately. I thought one decent exposure to sun for a few hours should bring it back for a very long time? Also I don’t know why just because it was face down in the dark for a few days it should go all the way down to low. I thought these watches last for even up to two years on a single charge?
    I’m going to try to get it back up to high level and see how long it lasts.
    If you have any suggestions or you think it’s cause for concern please let me know. Thanks 🙏

  • @daemonsw0lf
    @daemonsw0lf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for this. I bought a used watch and received it in a non functional state, but this video helped me out!

  • @tarheelred28390
    @tarheelred28390 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    *_Man I can't believe that you managed to get a calibrated reception @ _**_13:00_**_ in the afternoon. I wouldn't even assay such a thing, ere sunset, living nigh a military base. No way!!_*

    • @mannyfestoINS
      @mannyfestoINS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Eudtg Laery 13:00 in the afternoon is redundant

  • @TheRouche310
    @TheRouche310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very informative. Thanks. Think they’ll ever make a blacked out version with a negative display for the gwm500/530? That would be pretty cool!

  • @user-ep4bs1dh9k
    @user-ep4bs1dh9k 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Informative, interesting and well thought out presentation. Thank you!

  • @tunagenes784
    @tunagenes784 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    At about 1:18 into the video you say that "people" have told you that the watch uses a capacitor rather than a battery to store the charge being generated by the solar cell. I don't know where these people are getting their info or why you believe them. All the info that Casio provides indicates that it is a battery - specifically a CTL1616 Rechargeable Watch Battery. There are other TH-cam videos about how to replace it, although that should not normally be necessary.

    • @LutzSchafer
      @LutzSchafer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are absolutely correct. However, I have my Casio Protek now for 16 years (was one of the first...). All functions are still working fine except for the compass which draws a lot of current and drives the watch into "R" mode for a few minutes, even when it shows fully charged. So I think the shelf life of this cell has expired. I bought a new one and will exchange it.

    • @SianaGearz
      @SianaGearz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Huh i thought it was a capacitor too. I don't know if the box/leaflet told me that, but probably didn't, or more likely it was the somewhat misguided watch seller at the store where i bought it, who probably heard it from someone else again.
      But CTL1616 type is evidently a lithium cobalt oxide type rechargeable battery, around 18mAh. Thanks!
      I think my battery may need end up needing replacement soon. The watch is 7 years old and was used during all this time and doesn't maintain "high" charge and no longer has the reserve it used to have. But all functions otherwise are usable. I'd like to keep its remarkably high level of waterproofing though, so i don't know.

  • @johnpastella7725
    @johnpastella7725 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks! simple and to the point. got my s1100 up and going.

  • @FuglyStick
    @FuglyStick ปีที่แล้ว

    I reckon a watch will sit in a box for 6 months or so on average after it leaves the factory until it is purchased (some might only wait a few weeks, some might go a year or longer). And it was probably not fully charged before being boxed, nor was the power save turned on by default.

  • @psiddey
    @psiddey 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have this very same watch in the black bezel version. Recently I got a different used solar G-shock, it arrived half charged so I put it outside on the window sill, but after several hours it remained half charged.
    The next day I left it outside all day and was starting to worry as it was still not fully charged at night. So I left it out and was relieved to finally see it on full charge the next morning.
    Every watch is different so just be aware that mine took about 2 full days outside in the sun and that was just going from half to full charge. Also I did feel it was pretty hot when I took it in so if that's a concern then it may be better to charge indoors under a light.

    • @user-pl1ki3ok6g
      @user-pl1ki3ok6g 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How is your watch doing now? Do you charge it by sunlight or indoor artificial light?

    • @psiddey
      @psiddey 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I sold the watch but it was fine after fully charging it. When I do charge my other watches I'll be putting them by the window as leaving them in the sun makes the watch hot

  • @Marginal391
    @Marginal391 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, but the battery on my Tough Solar Casio doesn't want to fully charge.
    I was thinking of taking it off and give it a reverse charge of the same voltage it is designed to receive.
    This will most probably revive it.
    Regards.

  • @wonderbreadmodelsandhistor1566
    @wonderbreadmodelsandhistor1566 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a great channel…thanks for this

  • @marcoteiga1043
    @marcoteiga1043 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brasil.
    Oi. Ótimo vídeo. Uma dica para reativar relógio solar...deixar próximo lâmpada led por umas horas. Sem calor, sem tempo ruim.
    Legal!

  • @oaktree1628
    @oaktree1628 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a similar Casio solar watch that is 9 years old and is still dead after 10 minutes under an artificial light like yours…. Will continue charging and hope it wakens eventually…..

    • @oaktree1628
      @oaktree1628 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just checked again after 40 minutes and it’s awake! Thanks for this video!

  • @fir5578
    @fir5578 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi. I got another tips. Im using the iphone torchlight..keep doing it about 2min and your gshock tough solar should charge. My watch dead almost a year.

  • @Ericdagreat
    @Ericdagreat ปีที่แล้ว

    According to the Casio manual, it clearly states to leave the watch under direct sunlight on the dash of a vehicle for a full 72 hours of direct sunlight if watch has been fully discharged, and 96 hours with cloudy day.

  • @PreciousOpal
    @PreciousOpal ปีที่แล้ว

    I got the grey one from walmart...the circle thingies for the time is vertical on the left...i started to watch this juat now to see the opening of the back door...i wanna see how to open it...i am surprised you are saying its a cap...witch i belive it.

  • @TheGreatest1974
    @TheGreatest1974 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video. I’m getting a gxw56 soon so I will remember this advice thanks!

  • @dograin
    @dograin ปีที่แล้ว

    Very very helpful! Thank you so much!!

  • @snipersnake777
    @snipersnake777 ปีที่แล้ว

    My 30th anniversary frogman i having similar issue. There is just a blinking something at the bottom, but no other display whatsoever. Trying that LED trick now. Please pray for me.

  • @AKganpati
    @AKganpati ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Greg:)

  • @BarnOwl61
    @BarnOwl61 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I hope that you'll get your radio tower back up again, otherwise you'll have to use the app. for receiving the signal. I don't get why the big brands like Seiko, Citizen and Casio don't make more of a statement about this. I'am lucky to have great reception in the Netherlands.

    • @GoodTimekeeper
      @GoodTimekeeper  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      A few months ago there was a rumor that the WWVB radio station would be shut down at the start of 2019. But that was never officially announced and, in fact, it never happened. WWVB is still working and all of my radio controlled clocks and watches are receiving atomic time just as well as ever.

    • @imranmahmud3056
      @imranmahmud3056 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sir as I lived in southeast Asia, we don't have radio tower to calibrate the time. Would you recommend the app you are using to receive the signal. Please note I am a Android user.

    • @traviswalker8933
      @traviswalker8933 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Imran Mahmud that app works for only Bluetooth enabled watches I believe.

  • @Vampcamp993
    @Vampcamp993 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the same watch just black and I left it in my window I don’t think it is enough light I might have to wear it outside but g shock have some great ass watchs

  • @anza77
    @anza77 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    oddly short charging times.... all my watches take hrs upon hrs...
    and I think that my old version of Rangeman from empty to full takes 72hrs in sunlight.m

    • @davidedger3935
      @davidedger3935 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That has been my experience as well. My last new solar got to M pretty quickly but took many hours to reach full capacity. Once there, it has stayed with sporadic use.

    • @Statusinator
      @Statusinator 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      My old Rangeman was on medium when I got it, but one or two hours in the sun topped it up without issue.

    • @mitchblackmore5230
      @mitchblackmore5230 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for posting this. I just noticed this morning that my Rangeman (3-4 years old) was completely dead. Thanks to lockdowns it hasn't been outside in a long while. I shined my flashlight on it for about 5 mins and it woke up. I started to worry though when I left it in a sunny window for a couple of hours and it's still at medium. I guess I'll just keep sticking it in the window for a few days until it is fully charged.

  • @nickcadwell1094
    @nickcadwell1094 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can this work even though the watch has been dead for years?

  • @jordancornell9364
    @jordancornell9364 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’ve got the g shock full metal, and it just goes to low so quick, it charges fast but it’s annoying l how fast it drops

    • @salvadorterrazas2153
      @salvadorterrazas2153 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did you find a solution for it?! I’m experiencing the same problem

    • @jordancornell9364
      @jordancornell9364 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@salvadorterrazas2153 never found a solution hey, the best I’ve found is put mine on a windowsill for like a week ahahah
      It seems to be okay now. Still drains stupid fast though

    • @BaltimoreAndOhioRR
      @BaltimoreAndOhioRR 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here. If I wear a long sleeve shirt, it dies by bedtime.

  • @attilahorvath6331
    @attilahorvath6331 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sadly different experience. After 10 years my one went first totally empty. I was charging 2 times on direct sunlight, went up to full charge,but after few hours it was dead again and again. Now I have ordered a new battery.... It's just a lítium battery. Which doesn't like full discharge at all. If it's new, maybe will work after a good charge. But an old 10 years old, like mine just died.

  • @blargor123
    @blargor123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don't see why you didn't read the user manual for the atomic time. It says clearly that you first have to do a manual connection before it can automatically.

  • @mightyrugved
    @mightyrugved 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Worked for me! Thank You !!

  • @timbo86051
    @timbo86051 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just got two of them.

  • @MCINpallet
    @MCINpallet 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow very informative! Awesome and rt to the point. Thank you !

  • @forthefunofit5487
    @forthefunofit5487 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey good job on this information! Thanks!!!

  • @ledgeri
    @ledgeri 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dang, watched many videos on this channel but now i saw a missed huge missed opportunity what made me comment @ 01:19: If there is a working watch, why you put a third one there??? (little lol from my side :) )

  • @ronmiller1794
    @ronmiller1794 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    you had a ghost run by at 1:37

  • @Sarrienne
    @Sarrienne 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just about to do the same with a PRG250, myself!

  • @JbbJake
    @JbbJake 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just got the same watch but in silver

  • @simonthewatchguy6073
    @simonthewatchguy6073 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video!

  • @xavier9738
    @xavier9738 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @charleswidmore5458
    @charleswidmore5458 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I literally just opened the exact same watch fresh from the post.
    No power... no problem just follow your handy video and feed it some photonic energy. (t+20 and nothing yet)
    One issue though, the watch is on the last hole on my wrist.
    My absolute favourite g-shock had a Casio version of a NATO band with a plastic spring buckle. got wet...
    Do they make a NATO style band for the smaller watches like this one?
    Also the Blue version you have is very sharp but seems to be out of production. lame.
    Thanks for the video!

    • @GoodTimekeeper
      @GoodTimekeeper  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I haven’t seen any watch band alternatives for the GW-M500 so I’m not sure what you can do beyond the stock Casio band. I am told that Walmart ran clearance prices on the chrome-style version of this one so it may, indeed, be discontinued by now. I hope they do a refresh on the module (like the “U” versions of the solar-atomic squares). I guess I’ll have to wait and see.

  • @overdriver99
    @overdriver99 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ok cool. Just bought G-shock solar watch (Gw6900). It flashing "CHG" and no indication of battery(even LOW is blank). it displays time but none of buttons are working. I guess it is time to buy a new rechargeable battery..

  • @ktbikefun
    @ktbikefun ปีที่แล้ว

    same here, not try to see how long it takes for mine to recover..:)

  • @spacemanschannel6380
    @spacemanschannel6380 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The idea of a solar watch is that you can charge it with free energy from the sun. Charging it with a lamp and electricity is not very renewable, neither cost effective. The voltage of a solar cell depends directly on the brightness of the light source. Using a flashlight for charging is pointless. The light outside is 100 times brighter than the brightest electrical lamp. It might be enough to kick start the battery, but charging with a LED light would take months. Just use your watch outdoors, that is what it is designed for. If you don't use it, put it on a desk but not in a drawer.

  • @kenboucher1634
    @kenboucher1634 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video alot of help.

  • @plantemichel
    @plantemichel ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video 😃

  • @jasonanonuevo3982
    @jasonanonuevo3982 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I tried charging my tough solar gst series inside the car where sun burst hot suddenly all lcd becomes black and after it gets cold it comes back to normal and fully charge. True gshocks are made tough hot cold vibration magnets.

  • @jesusblanco6570
    @jesusblanco6570 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much sir

  • @tylerclark5513
    @tylerclark5513 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video

  • @nobody2021
    @nobody2021 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you know how somebody would determine if their solar battery should be replaced? Mine technically works, but the highest charge state that it will consistently stay at is medium. It will still update every night and everything that I use on it still works, but when I try to charge it to high, either with my super bright flashlight or from leaving it in the sunlight for a couple of hours, generally within 24 hours it will drop back down from high to medium. I don't know if I'm just not charging it long enough.

    • @Dan-vt1qt
      @Dan-vt1qt 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mine is low all the time, did you change your batt?

    • @nobody2021
      @nobody2021 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Dan-vt1qt yeah I just left it on the windowsill and it eventually sorted itself out and maintained high charge like normal. It just took a lot longer to fully charge than I thought it needed.

    • @Dan-vt1qt
      @Dan-vt1qt 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nobody2021 thankk you i will try that.

  • @chadhill3977
    @chadhill3977 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Put my mudmaster in the dark for 30 days it hasn't worked since. Leave it in sunlight for a week or so and it goes dead again five minutes after walking in the house