I got this one yesterday for my 8 year old son as his first watch so he can learn to read the time. He has slim wrist and this is where this model excels compared to the other models such as the Casioak. It wears really small. Also the buttons are much easier to press than on the Casioak. My son completely failed to press the Light button on the Casioak whereas on this model he can do it with ease. I am not into G-Shocks as I usually don't like their designs but I really like this new and compact design and could see myself wearing one.
Hmm, the lack of lumed markers is a major fail in my opinion. Fantastic styling, but this is such a falure of a [basic] function. Watches should never forget that their primary function is to tell the time. Pity.
But it’s stealth and has the light function, which is superior. Having the watch be visible at all times defeats the stealth look and function, while the light function allows for total visibility.
The integrated design is really eye catching. The full blackout design too. Only missing the tough solar. Maybe they choose remove it to don't increase more the price.
Cool design, i might prefer it a little bit over the casioak because it looks a little more substantial. Wish they made it a little bigger. It's obvious we can't go by the G-shock measurements because they are misleading. AND P.S. lume is overrated. Both these watches have cool backlights. Who cares about lume? Lume never lasts that long and isn't as useful as a proper backlight. I think people have a lume fetish.
Its a very cool looking model, but the colour options are boring, hopefully they'll make some brighter versions soon, rather than years later like they've done with their other models.
Great review. I really am not a fan of the new Bluetooth trend. Could be due to fears they will do away with the atomic clock. Hard for me to go for a non solar powered g shock anymore as well. Really dig everything about the watch though.
Cool new model. I think I'll get the stealth. But the transluent blue is a looker too. Improvements? I wish Casio would figure something to do with the ends of their resin straps, so, they don't stick up. In a watch with such a streamlined design as this, that little end sticking up is a bit of an eyesore. Still, great looking timepiece.
I almost like it but I'm not a fan of that shower drain. And the fixed straps I think is just Casio trying to make things as cheap to make and as expensive to replace as possible. Their replacement straps on other models I've seen were super expensive.
Completely agree with the missing luminescence and tough solar features... but the design is very beautiful and makes the watch worth it... metal might be complicated and heavy... In all honesty I didn't like the metal GA B2100s either... light, balanced is the way to go... especially for sleath models... excellent review as always 👏 💯❤️
Yeah, but can a measly battery life of two years really make a 'tough' watch? Every time that stupid indicator grate spins (2, 3 whole rotations for some reason) that's a chunk of power wasted just for show, every time the hands spin around because they were in front of the display, that's another few hours of the battery, use the backlight, another few hours used up, use the bluetooth, feel guilty cuz' you know, that surely can't be cheap energy-wise.
I love how this challenges the stealth black casioak for another lovely option to choose from. Really love the grate type of thing on the left of the hands. Still waiting for a release that really takes the cake for me, not sure if I want to buy a second casioak or switch it up to a new model. Banger video as usual!! Awesome addition to your collection 🔥
In my opinion, this new design is super cool. The much more space to to a bigger digital positive display and put a tough solar battery on it. and maybe more features like step counter, etc., next year to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Casio.
@@astronaut2005drummer I agree with those added features and I think an added step counter would really fit with the sporty aesthetic. I must say that the display isn’t my cup of tea particularly, but just me nitpicking it’s fine. The new metal bar ga-2100 have really caught my eye though so might pick up a second casioak (currently have skeletal one) instead of this model 👀
I currently own 5 G-Shocks and have owned others in the past so I say this with love! It feels like Casio is just milking the money now releasing these without Tough Solar and lumed hour markers. I won't be surprised if in a year or so they do release models with those features.
This looks great, and would be a perfect upgrade from my dw5600, but damn that missing lume and solar option, that's a deal breaker. Hope they fix that with newer version.
Negative display and lack of solar panel are absolute deal breakers for me. Also, they should work on overall legibility and much simpler, cleaner looking and more classical designs, at least in the dial department. Why not making a classic G-shock field watch? Something like the beautiful Lineage series, but with G-shock protection all around.
"Why not making a classic G-shock field watch?" was thinking the same.. Full analog G, would be amazing. Also - a plastic buckle on this one. What a peace of sh*t eh? .. :D
Casio has to stop with the whole blackout look. The watch has potential but why they keep choosing colors that make the watch hard to read quickly make it useless to me.
Good review, thanks. I agree with the lack of solar comments but I just picked up a red one off the Casio outlet store for £59. For that price I can live with the battery. It's a bargain!
this review was right on time for my decision. i was about to buy another GA 2100 colored model. and now after your review i will buy this model for sure. thanks.
My name's G-SHOCK. CASIO G-SHOCK. ... I love the case. But who the THE F does these things to their dials after the first 2100? What a mess. For real, guys.
Wow! What a huge opportunity missed with the lume! That would have been soo cool. I was ready to pull the trigger until I discovered that. Other than that, great looking watch. Would be a great first G-SHOCK for someone.
Got this one (a stealth black one) a week ago as sort of an "upgrade" from my GA-2100-1A3ER (basically CasiOak with neon green accents) and I'm really liking it so far. It's marginally easier to read time on my CasiOak due to neon green color on hands and tips of hour markers, but it's all just a matter of getting used to it. On the other hand, GA-B001 looks more futuristic in regards to design. All in all, I'm loving them both. :)
I just can't understand why Casio doesn't use some good lume on their lower priced models, like this one. I know the damn mudmasters and the like have good lume, why not these. I mean, it can't be that expensive, you get good lume on 100 dollar aliexpress watches..
Good price, but not a fan of the feel of resin straps - and now no way to change the strap. Bluetooth is a great feature for travellers (synch time to mobile phone with new time at destination).
Odd they didn't release solar charging version at the same time. Did Casio NOT have time to release it?? would loee to see theem offer a version with "solar charging'" AND "RED NUMBERS/BLK BACKGROUND"....
I think the 'mode' wheel on the left is useless. The digital display already shows the mode as you change. That wheel could be something useful like a Day indicator.
I was thinking of buying one. I came across your review, which was excellent by the way. I am now going to get one, currently selling on Amazon for just over £80.
I'm really happy this is not solar powered. I love my solar powered GShocks, but as someone who makes custom dials, there's no way to customize paint or modify solar ones, without losing that functionality. The new solar Casioak needs to keep the dial translucent in order to work, and that's a shame.
Still waiting for Casio to make a slim gps/hrm watch (similar to gbd 200) with smart functions that works with apps such as Strava. Would be amazing, until then I'll pass.
Not adding lume to the hour markers is a little disappointing, but omitting tough solar from this watch and the GA2100 is almost criminal. Maybe they’re just trying to incrementally add features over time, but both watches (any G-Shock, really) should have tough solar.
Great video! The first I see from your channel and I gladly subscribed. Looking forward to your future reviews. I really like the transparent teal model, but it would not match my usual everyday attire. Still, looks really cool.
If the buttons on the 5610 were any bigger, the look would change and this model is a retro nod to the 1983 original, so they'll probably leave them as small - I can live with this on my 5610 - but since I have the old model, I don't have time on timer & stopwatch, which is more of a niggle to me than the buttons
I'm in the market for.a new watch but this looks like it is hard to read in bright light due to reflection, hard to read in low light, hard to read in side, will be giving it a pass.
I got this one yesterday for my 8 year old son as his first watch so he can learn to read the time. He has slim wrist and this is where this model excels compared to the other models such as the Casioak. It wears really small. Also the buttons are much easier to press than on the Casioak. My son completely failed to press the Light button on the Casioak whereas on this model he can do it with ease.
I am not into G-Shocks as I usually don't like their designs but I really like this new and compact design and could see myself wearing one.
Hmm, the lack of lumed markers is a major fail in my opinion. Fantastic styling, but this is such a falure of a [basic] function. Watches should never forget that their primary function is to tell the time. Pity.
But it’s stealth and has the light function, which is superior. Having the watch be visible at all times defeats the stealth look and function, while the light function allows for total visibility.
Ok boomer stick to your old fashioned ways
The integrated design is really eye catching. The full blackout design too. Only missing the tough solar. Maybe they choose remove it to don't increase more the price.
No they will release it in a year or two to milk their customers for more money. Discraceful tactics.
Cool design, i might prefer it a little bit over the casioak because it looks a little more substantial. Wish they made it a little bigger. It's obvious we can't go by the G-shock measurements because they are misleading. AND P.S. lume is overrated. Both these watches have cool backlights. Who cares about lume? Lume never lasts that long and isn't as useful as a proper backlight. I think people have a lume fetish.
Its a very cool looking model, but the colour options are boring, hopefully they'll make some brighter versions soon, rather than years later like they've done with their other models.
Im all for them doing the basics first, the casioak got crazy quick
I think the blue one is super cool,
@@thekiwiclipper1113 Its DEFINITELY the best of the bunch, but still not quite to my taste.
If you want variety, buy an apple watch. this is not for you.
@@moenibus That makes absolutely NO SENSE, the Apple watch is the most consistently boring piece of wrist junk in existence.
Great review. I really am not a fan of the new Bluetooth trend. Could be due to fears they will do away with the atomic clock.
Hard for me to go for a non solar powered g shock anymore as well. Really dig everything about the watch though.
Thanks for the good review, ive got my new stealth now and im very happy and satisfy..
Congratulations 👏 thanks for watching! 😁
Cool new model. I think I'll get the stealth. But the transluent blue is a looker too. Improvements? I wish Casio would figure something to do with the ends of their resin straps, so, they don't stick up. In a watch with such a streamlined design as this, that little end sticking up is a bit of an eyesore. Still, great looking timepiece.
Or they should shorten the strap
I almost like it but I'm not a fan of that shower drain.
And the fixed straps I think is just Casio trying to make things as cheap to make and as expensive to replace as possible. Their replacement straps on other models I've seen were super expensive.
I really really hope we get a metal version with tough solar, either that or the GST-B400 will be my royal oak concept equivalent my B2100
Terminator (red and black) looks amazing. I want it!
Got the stealth one like two weeks ago and I'm more than happy with them. Design is wonderful!!!
They look Star Wars like.
There's another model that's been out a couple of years that in white looks 100% Star Wars.
Finally got it, yes, the protocol is the same as in GMB2100, updated my RCVD app/library to support it.
Completely agree with the missing luminescence and tough solar features... but the design is very beautiful and makes the watch worth it... metal might be complicated and heavy... In all honesty I didn't like the metal GA B2100s either... light, balanced is the way to go... especially for sleath models... excellent review as always 👏 💯❤️
I got this new G-Shock GA-B001-1AER, 3 weeks ago. I love it.
Yeah, but can a measly battery life of two years really make a 'tough' watch?
Every time that stupid indicator grate spins (2, 3 whole rotations for some reason) that's a chunk of power wasted just for show, every time the hands spin around because they were in front of the display, that's another few hours of the battery, use the backlight, another few hours used up, use the bluetooth, feel guilty cuz' you know, that surely can't be cheap energy-wise.
very aggressive yet simple look. I really like the model
I love how this challenges the stealth black casioak for another lovely option to choose from. Really love the grate type of thing on the left of the hands. Still waiting for a release that really takes the cake for me, not sure if I want to buy a second casioak or switch it up to a new model. Banger video as usual!! Awesome addition to your collection 🔥
In my opinion, this new design is super cool. The much more space to to a bigger digital positive display and put a tough solar battery on it. and maybe more features like step counter, etc., next year to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Casio.
@@astronaut2005drummer I agree with those added features and I think an added step counter would really fit with the sporty aesthetic. I must say that the display isn’t my cup of tea particularly, but just me nitpicking it’s fine. The new metal bar ga-2100 have really caught my eye though so might pick up a second casioak (currently have skeletal one) instead of this model 👀
I currently own 5 G-Shocks and have owned others in the past so I say this with love! It feels like Casio is just milking the money now releasing these without Tough Solar and lumed hour markers. I won't be surprised if in a year or so they do release models with those features.
Yeah I would buy this watch but I’m waiting for Tough Solar
This looks cool, hope they release more colors.
Sold! This is just the right size. Wish it was solar, but I'm sure there will be one shortly. Great review. Thanks
This new model with solar capability would be perfect!
I'm buy one in two weeks....
Interesting, but I'd wait for a GMB version with metal casing/bracelet and solar.
This looks great, and would be a perfect upgrade from my dw5600, but damn that missing lume and solar option, that's a deal breaker. Hope they fix that with newer version.
I wish the band screws were black. It would be a cleaner look.
Negative display and lack of solar panel are absolute deal breakers for me.
Also, they should work on overall legibility and much simpler, cleaner looking and more classical designs, at least in the dial department. Why not making a classic G-shock field watch? Something like the beautiful Lineage series, but with G-shock protection all around.
"Why not making a classic G-shock field watch?" was thinking the same.. Full analog G, would be amazing. Also - a plastic buckle on this one. What a peace of sh*t eh? .. :D
@@TomasWatchReviews you're goddamn right!!
Casio has to stop with the whole blackout look. The watch has potential but why they keep choosing colors that make the watch hard to read quickly make it useless to me.
Can't wait for the metal version
The Batman.
Stunning! Gotta get some lume though, Casio!
Good review, thanks. I agree with the lack of solar comments but I just picked up a red one off the Casio outlet store for £59. For that price I can live with the battery. It's a bargain!
I wanted tough solar on this one. That is why i havent bought it yet.
Edit: I just bought it anyway and its awesome 😄
this review was right on time for my decision. i was about to buy another GA 2100 colored model. and now after your review i will buy this model for sure. thanks.
I thought the ga 2100 is the most handsome one.... WOW 😳😲 ..this one really catch my eyes, immediately... Got to have this one ASAP.
My name's G-SHOCK. CASIO G-SHOCK. ... I love the case. But who the THE F does these things to their dials after the first 2100? What a mess. For real, guys.
Needs Tough Solar and lumed markers.
Definitely not buying a battery watch ever again!
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Your voice is similar to the guy in Kings and Generals TH-cam channel 😄
I CANT wait for the full metal jacket version!!
Ooooo Nice!
Is it possibile to take the Bluetooth off? Or is amways active? Thanks
Does ga b001 have auto light
If yes how to on it pls guide ?????
Just ordered one myself tired of my smart watch want back to more original watches that are real not just a screen
I bought this model two days ago so far very pleased with it .
Wow! What a huge opportunity missed with the lume! That would have been soo cool. I was ready to pull the trigger until I discovered that. Other than that, great looking watch. Would be a great first G-SHOCK for someone.
Got this one (a stealth black one) a week ago as sort of an "upgrade" from my GA-2100-1A3ER (basically CasiOak with neon green accents) and I'm really liking it so far. It's marginally easier to read time on my CasiOak due to neon green color on hands and tips of hour markers, but it's all just a matter of getting used to it. On the other hand, GA-B001 looks more futuristic in regards to design. All in all, I'm loving them both. :)
I just can't understand why Casio doesn't use some good lume on their lower priced models, like this one. I know the damn mudmasters and the like have good lume, why not these. I mean, it can't be that expensive, you get good lume on 100 dollar aliexpress watches..
Good price, but not a fan of the feel of resin straps - and now no way to change the strap. Bluetooth is a great feature for travellers (synch time to mobile phone with new time at destination).
So Casio is into copying AP now?😂 for those who don’t know, check out AP concept watch.
A lot of G-Shock's look over engineered for me these days. But this look stunning.
Nice video!What's the size of your wrist ?! I have a GA-2100 and it's to small for my wrist 18,5cm.
Thank you
Hey, thank you! Wrist is just under 7”! Hope that helps! 😎
Odd they didn't release solar charging version at the same time. Did Casio NOT have time to release it??
would loee to see theem offer a version with "solar charging'" AND "RED NUMBERS/BLK BACKGROUND"....
All I'm waiting for is a pause/play functionality for Bluetooth.
I own the transparet black, the buttons are a pleasure to press
Great video
Nice!! 😎 Great choice & thank you!
Honestly I absolutely loveeeeee this model. The shape and fit really really stands out
Nico Leonard: "Fucking GOD TIER!!!"
Wow nice new model. I like to simple stealth black.
I think the 'mode' wheel on the left is useless. The digital display already shows the mode as you change. That wheel could be something useful like a Day indicator.
Looks like Digimon 1 Digivice married to Seiko Samurai. SOLD...
Nice design but for me its too small in my wrist..😅 Unlike other GShock watch thats kinda big.
I was thinking of buying one. I came across your review, which was excellent by the way. I am now going to get one, currently selling on Amazon for just over £80.
This g-shock design in full black is so, and should be the one named, Batman
I'm really happy this is not solar powered. I love my solar powered GShocks, but as someone who makes custom dials, there's no way to customize paint or modify solar ones, without losing that functionality. The new solar Casioak needs to keep the dial translucent in order to work, and that's a shame.
Still no bump at the end of the strap, I see. ‘Designing’ straps is sooo hard,yes?
Nice...but the tough solar gw-m5610 is still the only watch you need in the event of a zombie apocalypse
Still waiting for Casio to make a slim gps/hrm watch (similar to gbd 200) with smart functions that works with apps such as Strava. Would be amazing, until then I'll pass.
after wearing the GWG1000 all these other watches just feel like cosmetics
Not adding lume to the hour markers is a little disappointing, but omitting tough solar from this watch and the GA2100 is almost criminal. Maybe they’re just trying to incrementally add features over time, but both watches (any G-Shock, really) should have tough solar.
Black 2100 with white hands is more legible and overall similar looks. This new one looks better but not by much.
Great video! The first I see from your channel and I gladly subscribed. Looking forward to your future reviews. I really like the transparent teal model, but it would not match my usual everyday attire. Still, looks really cool.
Hey! Thanks very much & welcome! :) Yes, that one’s very cool! Thanks for watching!
best watch ever
Very good design.
The arm hair is usually ugly, but when combined with this, it enhances powerful image eachathoes.
I love the translucent blue one, but I will happily wait for the Tough Solar model to arrive, 2 year battery life is abysmal.
ill wait for the solar ver
It has a function of When tilt the watch it will light up?
I’m waiting for the all metal model its going to be epic
I think think this is my next choise for a new casio. Measurements are a bit better for my skinny wrist instead of casioak.
I love how it looks, but I also need solar and multiband 6.
I think the lack of solar is tough to swallow. Now I have a solar watch, it's hard to go back.
GSHOCK JUST GIVE US LUMED INDEXES
Def a funky design, but I dig it. Really love the buttons on yours. Wish my GWM5610 had bigger buttons
If the buttons on the 5610 were any bigger, the look would change and this model is a retro nod to the 1983 original, so they'll probably leave them as small - I can live with this on my 5610 - but since I have the old model, I don't have time on timer & stopwatch, which is more of a niggle to me than the buttons
We need to see metal version of ga b001 before we die
😂🤝
beautiful design but at plastic buckle everything ends..I just can get over that
I'm in the market for.a new watch but this looks like it is hard to read in bright light due to reflection, hard to read in low light, hard to read in side, will be giving it a pass.
Another watch made for gorilla wrists. Come on casio. Quit competing with diesel and invicta on who can make the god damn biggest watch.......
what is your wrist size?
First I've seen of this watch...
I want one!
Cheers dude, payday soon and work's always better when there's something you really want to buy!
Thank you! & yes, always nice to reward yourself :) thanks for watching!
Can you change the batteries if it expires
Hey! Yes you can, it’s pretty straightforward too :) thanks for watching!
@@TimeDrops_ thanks for the answer.
Dream watch!!
'' this was tough (: '' --> :D :D
😂😂👌
A very handsome G shock.
Nice watch. Too bad the strap keeper sucks. Again...
What app can I connect my gshock GA-B001?
this is another junk and well,.. CASIO needs to innovate or....???
remind me of digivice on digimon 1 🤣
I will get a blue one and put the stealth black strap on it. This was my first thought when I saw these models
Where to buy the strap?
Does anyone know if there are plans to release a Tough Solar model?
No plans yet as far as I’m aware but it’s what we’re all hoping for 😁 thanks for watching!
Please wakeup Casio! Negative displays are absplute crap.
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