my gshock saved my arm from badly bruised when I fell off my motorcycle, the damn watch bear the brunt of the friction between my wrist and the asphalt and the only thing remind me of the accidents is small scar on the raised edges. still ticking till this day, years later just fine.
I managed to break a Mudman a few years back, and I'm still not too sure how I pulled it off. The casing was intact, but the LCD display inside shattered
My dad had one for nearly 30 years. Even ran over it a few times and los a few times Eventually the straps broke because of so much abuse and still worked. I more have it after he passed away and it still works as brand new.
@@isegrim1978 I'm still waiting for a decent smartband to come out (a la the Microsoft Band - damn you Microsoft!), so that I can wear a decent analogue/digital watch on my left wrist, and then have all the tech stuff on the right.
@@tams805 i had hopes in the Fossil Hybrid HR watches but mine is a big disappointment. Buttons sunk unto the casing, health data only syncs manually and the damn thing fogs up without ever seen water (i even take it off to wash my hands). Currently wearing a Casio GW9400 rangeman and a Samsung Fit band. I am toying with the idea of the Garmin Instinct Solar.
it's so cool for us watch enthousiasts to see casio try someting new...even if they kind of failed. I think this is the right way to go...minus the fact that you can use a regular g-shock for 50 years and this one seems obsolete even before it's released
I always love when companies choose to inject personality into watches. Things like the Ionic, GShock, and Garmin stand out on a wrist, rather than a generic curved tin.
I wouldn't at all be opposed to Casio coming up with a really rugged watch without G-Shock looks-itis. That being said, before G-Shock, personality in watches WAS fairly bland. Adding personality: yes. Dogmatically adding the same personality each time, not so much.
@@Rocksite1 agreed. The Apple Watch actually had a unique design when it came out, but it's been copy and pasted to an innumerable amount of things to become stale.
Remembering when G-Shock was the watch most people in my middle school had before the Apple Watch debut. Surprised it took this long to make a G-Shock smartwatch.
@@Sugam098 Everyone still does in my school where phones and smartwatches are banned(indian school in an arab country). Gshock w ere banned for one year i think in my school i remember cause it was taken as a fashion piece due to its wide range of colours. Thats how indian school are abroad. They are so fuckin strict for some odd reason.
I worked in the mines as a drillers offsides and my watch saved my hand from the cyclone where the mud is mixed as I was cleaning it and Someone turned it on , my watch got caught between the gab preventing my hand from getting squished. I still have the watch and wear it daily and will never sell it , yeah it has a few scratches but it works perfectly, 5 years still going strong 💪. Will never trade it for a smart watch
@@ameeshabathool2112 mate, you may be his fan, but that don't have to lead where you asking personal questions. In the Western world people don't welcome such questions, especially by strangers. However I understand it's usually common to ask in your country, your name then next question, are you married?
A F-91W styles smartwatch by Casio would be amazing. Especially with that second LCD. Maybe in the future with better software and more efficient processors we will get something small and slim like that.
Would love to hear your opinion on consumer items rated as “Military Spec” given your 20+ Years Serving.......I've seen it a lot with phone cases & remain sceptical ha ha. I used to work with blasting equipment used in mines & all was housed in the toughest cases Pelican sold - That what I assume “Military Spec” is
This is why you're my favorite TH-camr, the information are always incredible, the video is phenomenal, you deserve way more 10 million subscribers, excellent content Michael!
_"I never liked the look of the G-Shock..."_ I mumble to myself as I head to checkout. Hard to find high quality, unbiased reviews these days. *Thank you!*
I would love to get this G-Shock from an aesthetics view point but the lack of what I feel are modern features, along with that price? A non starter in my eyes.
Always a pleasure to watch your reviews Michael. I have two classic G-shocks that I love. But this one is very far away from what Garmin offers for the same price.
Great insight on this new watch! I'm a bit of a GShock fan and I've been waiting for a fully fledged GShock smartwatch. However, as you've explained, this couldn't be a worse time for them to lauch this.
Unfortunately for Casio, this product will flop. I love myself a good G-shock watch but Google OS is not for outdoor enthusiast. The standard GBD-H1000 seems like a much better buy
My dad gave me his old DW-5600 in 1990. I loved that watch and wore it all the time. The outer shell had long since crumbled away, but I continued to wear it. I never changed the battery in it and it lasted until 2011. The 20+ year battery life was great. I ended up retiring that watch when the battery died and got the Japan exclusive GW-5000 which has the nice screw back design of my beloved DW-5600, but also has solar charging and radio reception for automatic timekeeping. I don't plan on ever replacing this watch.
I've used my Pro Trek WSD F30 every day for ~2 years and i cant remember ever getting a software update, but that hasnt really bothered me. The software works fine and all the 3rd party apps are smooth too. So for the outdoor-focused people this is there for i see this a worthy incremental design update.
Been wearing it for a week now. I love mine. But, I've given up on trying to keep up with the latest and greatest smartwatch tech. I just want a watch first, smartwatch second. I do wish they'd gone with updated silicon and better battery life, tho I do like the timepiece only function. I also have an Omega Speedy for my mechanical fix, or whenever I need to dress things up a bit. If you're someone who cares about paying for stuff with your watch or storing music (I always have my phone on me anyways), then this may not be for you. But, if you appreciate timepieces over smart functions, then you may also love this one.
Nice review Michael! I really like the 38-year history about G-Shock watches and Casio you did during the intro. Are you going to interview Kikuo Ibe? I am wearing the GBD-H1000 smartwatch right now, nope, it doesn't have the WearOS integration; however, the battery life is fantastic! I am going on Day 6 of my second battery test and the Casio wearable still has seven fully battery bars...
I really just want Casio to take one of their smaller designs and turn it into the equivalent of what Huawei and Samsung has with their cheap trackers. It just has to be a fitness tracker with notifications. It doesn't have to be smart or run WearOS.
I keep being tempted by smartwatches and never pulling the trigger. While price, battery life, etc., have been issues for me the biggest is simultaneous paring to multiple phones. It's a niche demand likely mostly limited to those of us who deal with a second mobile for on-call at work but with so many BT headsets handling it I keep holding out hope.
Thanks for the usual in depth and down to earth review. I did not know about the wear OS collaboration with Samsung or the older processor in the G shock. The sports reviews I had seen did not mention those two points. I was considering changing my Polar v800 for a G shock but will wait. So thanks again for your help.
Another awesome video, sir! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: smartwatches don’t interest me even a bit and I will probably never buy one but your smartwatch videos are so great that I watch them anyway! And enjoy them! No wonder if you sometimes stress a bit about video publishing times when you always make these masterpieces! Your videos are always one of the best among tech videos. But a word or two about the watch too: as a boy I owned some Casio watches in the 1980’s. They really wouldn’t break. Even in use of wild kid like I used to be. The only reason to get new one was the looks. I just wanted new one although the old one was still working. I bet they are still working somewhere. I’ve lost them all. I also had a watch that was also calculator. It had rubber buttons for every number and other function under display. I can’t remember if it was Casio or what.
I've owned my GX56 BB for 5 years now it's still a solid watch. Wore it everyday and it's seen everything from water, mud, sand and even maple syrup. Case is pretty beat up but the face has no scratches. I'll continue using this watch until the strap breaks
my dad bought me a g shock in 2012 back when i was in year 10. The only time i had to replace the battery was 2 weeks ago. I still use it for work and gym. these watches are solid.
I don't know if my comments would be read, your reviews are food for thought, and satisfy any doubts one might have. all I can do is to admire from afar your stellar content creativity which strikes me as good, and say well-done Michael.
I brought my DW6900 after watching Mission Impossible 2 back in 2000. After getting me through my military service and a trip to Everest Base Camp, it is still my daily. It's pretty much a part of me now. Love that thing.
I bought a simpler world timezone version of a casio once as I was travelling a lot those days. Its been all over with me. It’s now 12 years old and still has battery. Amazing battery life for the regular casio’s. Will probably not get this one though, I wouldn’t take it on travels as its just another thing to charge.
The only thing that sucks about Mr Mobile AKA Michael Fisher is he doesn't have more videos. The videos he makes are simply great and well made. My favorite TH-cam channel by far.
G-Shocks can be huge, but many of their chunkiest designs wear surprisingly easy and light. If you opt for one of the conventional (non-"smart") models, you still get a functionally-loaded solar-powered, self-adjusting, perfectly accurate, completely autonomous timepiece that you'll pass down to your grand kids. My first G, a relatively primitive DW-6600, is going strong 26 years after I bought it.
I bought a G-shock in my teenage years I think in '94 and touted 7 years of battery life. But as you said it lasted 10. I think I might get a battery replacement for it since retro is cool again and it's not as over the top as newer models.
Great review, I'm really intrigued by the Samsung/Google collaboration. They did it of course on the Galaxy Nexus and there is talk of Samsung supplying the the next Pixel chipset. Lastly is just me or does android 12 look to be heavily influenced by OneUI? Should be an interesting year. 😁
I wish there were more watches in the segment my current watch (the Fossil Hybrid HR) is in: E-ink display, needs at least two glances to distinguish it from an analog watch, and amazing battery life.
i have been a G shock user for over 15 years... loving the durability and long lasting of these watches i have been wondering if they did make a smart watch knowing they would have done there best to make it as durable as any of there others
My dad and I both wear G-Shocks. I thought about the Smart Watch they came out with but I use an IPhone and I’m just not a fan of wear OS in the first place. Still it looks fucking awesome
Not gonna lie, i like it. If my active watch 2 ever dies, i would seriously concider this, if it got a few key upgrades like auto brightness and speakerphone ability. LOVE the G shock line
This is one of the reasons I left Android Wear watches. I have 4 watches sitting in a drawer because they were no longer supported a year or less after they came out. My Sony Smart Watch 3 had NFC that was never activated. It was the main reason I bought the watch. My Gear S3 Frontier LTE however just received an update as recently as 2 weeks ago. So did my wife's Gear S2, 5 and 6 years later. 🤔 I'm not looking forward to Samsung moving to Wear OS at all.
What?!!! Bluetooth 4.2?! I need to check my calendar... what year is this?!!! 2GB Storage?! Unreliable battery? This is just being cheap! I totally agree with the final thoughts. It's only for the G-Shock collectors.
Great video. I'm a big watch fan, and Casio and G-Shock hold a special place in my heart, but I'm not on board with smart watches in general just yet. I'll hold out until technology is both faster and cheaper before pulling the trigger on one.
Great video. Im a bit torn between one of these new or a as new, but used GPR B1000 Rangeman. I think I've just gone off the smart watch a bit after seeing this video. I really don't understand why they've discontinued the GPR B1000 Rangeman. It makes no sense. I'm not a G Shock collector. In face I haven't worn a watch since about 93. I just love what the Rangeman can do & I like the look of it.
I don't give a shit about smartwatches, it's probably the most useful piece of tech in my eyes. But I'll still watch a MrMobile video about it because of the amazing narrating, editing and overall production value.
When Casio dumped the Protek smartwatch, I thought it wasn't gonna return to making smartwatches again, but this has my hopes up even if it is not a good product.
Thanks for this, as usual, well made and enjoyable review. The only innovation the Casio brings, which I'd like to see on far more Wear OS devices, is 20 bar/ATM water resistance. Even better if someone brings out a 10ATM watch with a speaker.
Thanks for the awesome video, Mr. Mobile! I've been on the lookout for watches with the snapdragon 4100 myself and I only know of one option which was the new ticwatch. Do you know of any others that carry the same internals?
I wouldn't say it's a fail though it's just the beginning but for somebody like me that's been wearing G-Shocks since I was 10 this is perfect. I don't care for all the bells and whistles what I want is that glowing screen when I flip my wrist. That's what G-Shock is cool and comfortable and durable. You sold me with all those glowing screens of the time super futuristic I love it
Side note for anyone wondering. Samsung already confirmed their current Galaxy Watch 3 won't get the software update option to the new Wear OS because the hardware can't support it so obviously no way this one can if in fact it's running a Samsung chip.
I really hope Casio will improve on this watch with the new OS from Google and Samsung. I love the G-Shock models, but NFC and battery life are just super important to me.
I'm going to guess that this has been in development for a while and they decided they just had to go ahead with the launch after all that. And as you said, it's an enthusiasts watch so the market in some senses can be a bit more forgiving (as long as it lives up to the name in other areas). I just hope Google don't mess up Tizen OS. Wear OS is such heavy beast in comparison and all it has going for it over Tizen is the app selection. And even then, only just. So, I hope the deal is for Google to pretty much abandon Wear OS and use Tizen (perhaps just rebranding it as 'Wear OS' for themselves).
When I saw the video title I wondered if buying the Casio gbdh1000 was a mistake. Lol nope! All the sensors, 16 hours GPS tracking, forever battery w/o GPS or heart rate sensor thanks to solar. Connects to smart phone so I don't miss calls which is all the smart features I need on a watch. Cost was below USD 300!
You can also reverse the negative display using phone app... to black background and white text..as now you are having white background and black text.
For all those wondering why it took so long to make a G-SHOCK smartwatch, name one other smartwatch which is rated by the maker to survive a 10m drop, has 200m water resistance and has a (low power mode) 30 day battery life. I'll wait...
It has a low power mode that lasts 30 days because in low power mode it literally tells time and that's it. It's no impressive feat. Second how many people are actually going to go that deep in the water almost zero. They are gimmicks.
@@jeremiahdudek3196 That display is also smart. On a medium low power mode it can show your heart rate, elevation etc, without you needing to turn on the main screen. It is not a gimmick, it is 20 bar water resist, which means it should withstand showers, pressure washers, steam and the like
I'm definitely what you'd consider a watch enthusiast. Funny enough, I bought a galaxy watch 2 and realizing I would never use a smart watch enough to own one is what turned me on to analog watches. Now I always have a mechanical automatic watch on my wrist and enjoy it so much more. Thanks Samsung!! 🤣
Love Casio and G-Shock timepieces, much more values for money and functionalities than Swiss luxury brands could ever hope to achieve. But then again, one probably buys those Swiss-made money sinkholes as investments rather than anything with practical usage...
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my gshock saved my arm from badly bruised when I fell off my motorcycle, the damn watch bear the brunt of the friction between my wrist and the asphalt and the only thing remind me of the accidents is small scar on the raised edges.
still ticking till this day, years later just fine.
I think actually managing to break a g-shock should earn one an award.
I just wait til it dies.... the one I use is already inherited - still working as on day one after 25 years. Simply indestructible.
Man, that things tough as hell!
Ever seen the movie; stranger than fiction?
I managed to break a Mudman a few years back, and I'm still not too sure how I pulled it off. The casing was intact, but the LCD display inside shattered
"Far deeper than most buyers will ever see... Hopefully."
That's some dark stuff mate
I love it
Really? I thought it was deep...
@@tealtrim9747 A depth which light can't penetrate....
@@Ellie_deMayo I see what you did there.
@@tealtrim9747 get out haha
My dad had one for nearly 30 years. Even ran over it a few times and los a few times
Eventually the straps broke because of so much abuse and still worked. I more have it after he passed away and it still works as brand new.
A SmartWatch becomes e-waste but a normal watch becomes an heirloom.
@@isegrim1978 I'm still waiting for a decent smartband to come out (a la the Microsoft Band - damn you Microsoft!), so that I can wear a decent analogue/digital watch on my left wrist, and then have all the tech stuff on the right.
@@tams805 i had hopes in the Fossil Hybrid HR watches but mine is a big disappointment. Buttons sunk unto the casing, health data only syncs manually and the damn thing fogs up without ever seen water (i even take it off to wash my hands).
Currently wearing a Casio GW9400 rangeman and a Samsung Fit band.
I am toying with the idea of the Garmin Instinct Solar.
Casio is the only watchmaker that makes good, reliable, durable watches as cheap as $10 to all the way up to a thousand.
They're GOD Tier for a reason.
Also indestructible calculators
@@thelastdragonbender5824 I had a casio phone that thing could survive a bullet
@@Riotathohdown Casio made phones? 😳
@@thelastdragonbender5824 not really, they sold a rebranded device at one point.
"Kelvin timeline monstrosity." 🖖
I love those little Star Trek moments.
Live long and prosper
Those Kelvin ship designs made more sense canonically than Discovery!
Mirror Timeline > all
@@Clay3613 basically everything makes more sense than Discovery.
it's so cool for us watch enthousiasts to see casio try someting new...even if they kind of failed. I think this is the right way to go...minus the fact that you can use a regular g-shock for 50 years and this one seems obsolete even before it's released
I always love when companies choose to inject personality into watches. Things like the Ionic, GShock, and Garmin stand out on a wrist, rather than a generic curved tin.
I wouldn't at all be opposed to Casio coming up with a really rugged watch without G-Shock looks-itis. That being said, before G-Shock, personality in watches WAS fairly bland. Adding personality: yes. Dogmatically adding the same personality each time, not so much.
@@Rocksite1 agreed. The Apple Watch actually had a unique design when it came out, but it's been copy and pasted to an innumerable amount of things to become stale.
Great review, as always.
Why has he started putting his name next to channel name.
Remembering when G-Shock was the watch most people in my middle school had before the Apple Watch debut. Surprised it took this long to make a G-Shock smartwatch.
do you go to a millionaire only school?
Yeah when I was in high school everyone wanted a gshock
@@clipz349 Everbody still do he maybe went to some ultra rich school lol
The G shock was the $h!t in the 90s for school kids.
@@Sugam098 Everyone still does in my school where phones and smartwatches are banned(indian school in an arab country). Gshock w ere banned for one year i think in my school i remember cause it was taken as a fashion piece due to its wide range of colours. Thats how indian school are abroad. They are so fuckin strict for some odd reason.
I worked in the mines as a drillers offsides and my watch saved my hand from the cyclone where the mud is mixed as I was cleaning it and Someone turned it on , my watch got caught between the gab preventing my hand from getting squished. I still have the watch and wear it daily and will never sell it , yeah it has a few scratches but it works perfectly, 5 years still going strong 💪. Will never trade it for a smart watch
gshocks are the toyotas of watches. Cheap reliable and will never break
Michael is a cool guy , I really like him . brother, may you live a healthy long life, cheers from Pakistan!
Thanks very much! Same to you.
@@ameeshabathool2112 omg . What a weirdo
@@ameeshabathool2112 mate, you may be his fan, but that don't have to lead where you asking personal questions.
In the Western world people don't welcome such questions, especially by strangers.
However I understand it's usually common to ask in your country, your name then next question, are you married?
@@ameeshabathool2112 exactly.
TH-cam is a American company
@@user-or1ce7ez5w you are a racist karen
A F-91W styles smartwatch by Casio would be amazing. Especially with that second LCD.
Maybe in the future with better software and more efficient processors we will get something small and slim like that.
Something like Amazfit Neo would be great. I'm not sure why Casio isn't trying to push anything like that.
Search for Zeblaze Ares.
My whole 24 year military career, had a G-Shock on my wrist.
Would love to hear your opinion on consumer items rated as “Military Spec” given your 20+ Years Serving.......I've seen it a lot with phone cases & remain sceptical ha ha.
I used to work with blasting equipment used in mines & all was housed in the toughest cases Pelican sold - That what I assume “Military Spec” is
This is why you're my favorite TH-camr, the information are always incredible, the video is phenomenal, you deserve way more 10 million subscribers, excellent content Michael!
This has to be THE best review on a watch that's I've seen in a very long time! Almost cinematic production quality!
This guy is such an incredible artist! Loved the shot of the watch in the pool.
He wants you to get injected with the experimental poison, that has death listed as a side effect. Yeah, such an incredible artist.
_"I never liked the look of the G-Shock..."_ I mumble to myself as I head to checkout.
Hard to find high quality, unbiased reviews these days. *Thank you!*
I would love to get this G-Shock from an aesthetics view point but the lack of what I feel are modern features, along with that price? A non starter in my eyes.
Whoa, I like the subtle reference to Star Trek by throwing in the "Kelvin timeline" reference!
I’m wearing a g shock now ...have a few and I love them, idk if the smart version is up my alley tbf
Me too, Atomic/Solar
I think missing the 10 year battery makes it less substantial
Always a pleasure to watch your reviews Michael. I have two classic G-shocks that I love. But this one is very far away from what Garmin offers for the same price.
Is there a garmin you recommend?
Mad respect Micheal.. You had zero fear of exposing manufacturer company design and features flaws . Honest review.. Thank you
You craft your Sponsor Message segments just as creatively as the rest of your videos. I never skip them, unlike with other TH-camrs. Cheers!
Super odd of them not to disclose SoC on a tech product
Great insight on this new watch! I'm a bit of a GShock fan and I've been waiting for a fully fledged GShock smartwatch. However, as you've explained, this couldn't be a worse time for them to lauch this.
Unfortunately for Casio, this product will flop. I love myself a good G-shock watch but Google OS is not for outdoor enthusiast. The standard GBD-H1000 seems like a much better buy
The lack of solar power on this is incomprehensible. Being full of features is not an excuse for the lack of it.
His voice man someone from Marvel should just listen to this guy...
audible hire mr mobile.
@@CoRDSau so true mate!
"The manufacturers had no editorial input " obviously bro, you just told people not to buy it. lol
Still gotta say it.
My dad gave me his old DW-5600 in 1990. I loved that watch and wore it all the time. The outer shell had long since crumbled away, but I continued to wear it. I never changed the battery in it and it lasted until 2011. The 20+ year battery life was great. I ended up retiring that watch when the battery died and got the Japan exclusive GW-5000 which has the nice screw back design of my beloved DW-5600, but also has solar charging and radio reception for automatic timekeeping. I don't plan on ever replacing this watch.
I've used my Pro Trek WSD F30 every day for ~2 years and i cant remember ever getting a software update, but that hasnt really bothered me. The software works fine and all the 3rd party apps are smooth too. So for the outdoor-focused people this is there for i see this a worthy incremental design update.
the music hits different, where to find this masterpiece of a sound?
Review is great as always, but extra props for the Sponsor spot, it was funny and awesome 😄😂
Been wearing it for a week now. I love mine. But, I've given up on trying to keep up with the latest and greatest smartwatch tech. I just want a watch first, smartwatch second. I do wish they'd gone with updated silicon and better battery life, tho I do like the timepiece only function.
I also have an Omega Speedy for my mechanical fix, or whenever I need to dress things up a bit.
If you're someone who cares about paying for stuff with your watch or storing music (I always have my phone on me anyways), then this may not be for you. But, if you appreciate timepieces over smart functions, then you may also love this one.
Nice review Michael! I really like the 38-year history about G-Shock watches and Casio you did during the intro. Are you going to interview Kikuo Ibe?
I am wearing the GBD-H1000 smartwatch right now, nope, it doesn't have the WearOS integration; however, the battery life is fantastic! I am going on Day 6 of my second battery test and the Casio wearable still has seven fully battery bars...
I really just want Casio to take one of their smaller designs and turn it into the equivalent of what Huawei and Samsung has with their cheap trackers. It just has to be a fitness tracker with notifications. It doesn't have to be smart or run WearOS.
I keep being tempted by smartwatches and never pulling the trigger. While price, battery life, etc., have been issues for me the biggest is simultaneous paring to multiple phones. It's a niche demand likely mostly limited to those of us who deal with a second mobile for on-call at work but with so many BT headsets handling it I keep holding out hope.
Sorry for the long message hope my information helps.. 🙏🏼
Thanks for the usual in depth and down to earth review. I did not know about the wear OS collaboration with Samsung or the older processor in the G shock. The sports reviews I had seen did not mention those two points. I was considering changing my Polar v800 for a G shock but will wait. So thanks again for your help.
Another awesome video, sir! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: smartwatches don’t interest me even a bit and I will probably never buy one but your smartwatch videos are so great that I watch them anyway! And enjoy them! No wonder if you sometimes stress a bit about video publishing times when you always make these masterpieces! Your videos are always one of the best among tech videos. But a word or two about the watch too: as a boy I owned some Casio watches in the 1980’s. They really wouldn’t break. Even in use of wild kid like I used to be. The only reason to get new one was the looks. I just wanted new one although the old one was still working. I bet they are still working somewhere. I’ve lost them all. I also had a watch that was also calculator. It had rubber buttons for every number and other function under display. I can’t remember if it was Casio or what.
6:47 "Hot single trekkies near you looking to Khan" 😆😆 that's the best reference yet.
I've owned my GX56 BB for 5 years now it's still a solid watch. Wore it everyday and it's seen everything from water, mud, sand and even maple syrup. Case is pretty beat up but the face has no scratches. I'll continue using this watch until the strap breaks
my dad bought me a g shock in 2012 back when i was in year 10. The only time i had to replace the battery was 2 weeks ago. I still use it for work and gym. these watches are solid.
I don't know if my comments would be read, your reviews are food for thought, and satisfy any doubts one might have.
all I can do is to admire from afar your stellar content creativity which strikes me as good, and say well-done Michael.
I brought my DW6900 after watching Mission Impossible 2 back in 2000. After getting me through my military service and a trip to Everest Base Camp, it is still my daily. It's pretty much a part of me now. Love that thing.
I bought a simpler world timezone version of a casio once as I was travelling a lot those days. Its been all over with me. It’s now 12 years old and still has battery. Amazing battery life for the regular casio’s. Will probably not get this one though, I wouldn’t take it on travels as its just another thing to charge.
The only thing that sucks about Mr Mobile AKA Michael Fisher is he doesn't have more videos. The videos he makes are simply great and well made. My favorite TH-cam channel by far.
"Casio, GOD TIER!!"
You mean Hublot 😂
@@athanasiostsompanis3998 bro what get the fuck out of here. No one make reliable, affordable, and durable watches like casio g shock
Oddly enough, despite some of the feature omissions, this is probably the only smartwatch I have ever considered
"Kelvin timeline monstrosity" I like how you think!
G-Shocks can be huge, but many of their chunkiest designs wear surprisingly easy and light. If you opt for one of the conventional (non-"smart") models, you still get a functionally-loaded solar-powered, self-adjusting, perfectly accurate, completely autonomous timepiece that you'll pass down to your grand kids. My first G, a relatively primitive DW-6600, is going strong 26 years after I bought it.
the casio f91w that my dad wore in college is the one that i wear today. other than a couple of battery changes, it works like a champ
Battery alone kills it. Cant even bring this to a 3 day hike n camp trip.
A Garmin Instinct should fare a lot better. I love mine! Still holding out hope Casio will do better in the future.
Is the power saving display really segmented? Because I don't see any dividing lines between the large numbers.
So what I’m taking away is that the Garmin fenix series is still the king of this market space. Good to know 😅
Good old days when Casio G-Shock watches were great and affordable with great functionality.
Excellent review! Love it
I bought a G-shock in my teenage years I think in '94 and touted 7 years of battery life. But as you said it lasted 10. I think I might get a battery replacement for it since retro is cool again and it's not as over the top as newer models.
I really miss my Gshock .. this is what all Gshock fans been waiting for .. finally a smart Gshock 🤩 but the price tag 🤔🤔🤔
Great video as always! Awesome to see Casio releasing this but that price and the timing of the release yikes...
Man this just reminded i need to change the battery of my old dumbwatch Gshock XD
Great review, I'm really intrigued by the Samsung/Google collaboration. They did it of course on the Galaxy Nexus and there is talk of Samsung supplying the the next Pixel chipset. Lastly is just me or does android 12 look to be heavily influenced by OneUI? Should be an interesting year. 😁
I wish there were more watches in the segment my current watch (the Fossil Hybrid HR) is in: E-ink display, needs at least two glances to distinguish it from an analog watch, and amazing battery life.
If this Shock had the solar charge thingy wow been great. They had on another semi smart/fitness watch release last year.
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SoC not specified mixed with Wear OS has me pretty concerned....
My Mudmasters I beaten up in mud. Construction work. Mountain biking and still look fresh when I get a chance to clean em.
8:28 that's an ouch moment right there
700 dollars…. For a watch ?
Ooooh Just forget it !
Hek nooo !
That's Garmin Fenix money. The dual layer screen is neat but really lacks on features.
i have been a G shock user for over 15 years... loving the durability and long lasting of these watches i have been wondering if they did make a smart watch knowing they would have done there best to make it as durable as any of there others
My dad and I both wear G-Shocks. I thought about the Smart Watch they came out with but I use an IPhone and I’m just not a fan of wear OS in the first place. Still it looks fucking awesome
Not gonna lie, i like it. If my active watch 2 ever dies, i would seriously concider this, if it got a few key upgrades like auto brightness and speakerphone ability. LOVE the G shock line
This is one of the reasons I left Android Wear watches. I have 4 watches sitting in a drawer because they were no longer supported a year or less after they came out. My Sony Smart Watch 3 had NFC that was never activated. It was the main reason I bought the watch. My Gear S3 Frontier LTE however just received an update as recently as 2 weeks ago. So did my wife's Gear S2, 5 and 6 years later. 🤔
I'm not looking forward to Samsung moving to Wear OS at all.
What?!!! Bluetooth 4.2?! I need to check my calendar... what year is this?!!!
2GB Storage?! Unreliable battery?
This is just being cheap!
I totally agree with the final thoughts. It's only for the G-Shock collectors.
Great video. I'm a big watch fan, and Casio and G-Shock hold a special place in my heart, but I'm not on board with smart watches in general just yet. I'll hold out until technology is both faster and cheaper before pulling the trigger on one.
amazing review as always. thank you for what you do
Great video. Im a bit torn between one of these new or a as new, but used GPR B1000 Rangeman. I think I've just gone off the smart watch a bit after seeing this video. I really don't understand why they've discontinued the GPR B1000 Rangeman. It makes no sense. I'm not a G Shock collector. In face I haven't worn a watch since about 93. I just love what the Rangeman can do & I like the look of it.
I don't give a shit about smartwatches, it's probably the most useful piece of tech in my eyes. But I'll still watch a MrMobile video about it because of the amazing narrating, editing and overall production value.
When Casio dumped the Protek smartwatch, I thought it wasn't gonna return to making smartwatches again, but this has my hopes up even if it is not a good product.
Thanks for this, as usual, well made and enjoyable review. The only innovation the Casio brings, which I'd like to see on far more Wear OS devices, is 20 bar/ATM water resistance. Even better if someone brings out a 10ATM watch with a speaker.
Thanks for the awesome video, Mr. Mobile! I've been on the lookout for watches with the snapdragon 4100 myself and I only know of one option which was the new ticwatch. Do you know of any others that carry the same internals?
I wouldn't say it's a fail though it's just the beginning but for somebody like me that's been wearing G-Shocks since I was 10 this is perfect. I don't care for all the bells and whistles what I want is that glowing screen when I flip my wrist. That's what G-Shock is cool and comfortable and durable. You sold me with all those glowing screens of the time super futuristic I love it
I'm glad I saw this video ! I was literally about to buy this watch and replace my galaxy watch but after watching this no fking way .
Side note for anyone wondering. Samsung already confirmed their current Galaxy Watch 3 won't get the software update option to the new Wear OS because the hardware can't support it so obviously no way this one can if in fact it's running a Samsung chip.
It concerns me that the Samsung-Google deal will see some of the worst of Wear OS brought over.
Im still feeling proud of my Galaxy watch active2 purchase
I really hope Casio will improve on this watch with the new OS from Google and Samsung. I love the G-Shock models, but NFC and battery life are just super important to me.
I'm going to guess that this has been in development for a while and they decided they just had to go ahead with the launch after all that. And as you said, it's an enthusiasts watch so the market in some senses can be a bit more forgiving (as long as it lives up to the name in other areas).
I just hope Google don't mess up Tizen OS. Wear OS is such heavy beast in comparison and all it has going for it over Tizen is the app selection. And even then, only just. So, I hope the deal is for Google to pretty much abandon Wear OS and use Tizen (perhaps just rebranding it as 'Wear OS' for themselves).
Shockingly bad timing. 2 puns in one! Great one, Mr. Mobile!
When I saw the video title I wondered if buying the Casio gbdh1000 was a mistake. Lol nope! All the sensors, 16 hours GPS tracking, forever battery w/o GPS or heart rate sensor thanks to solar. Connects to smart phone so I don't miss calls which is all the smart features I need on a watch. Cost was below USD 300!
You can also reverse the negative display using phone app... to black background and white text..as now you are having white background and black text.
1:38 - I understood that reference 😂
For all those wondering why it took so long to make a G-SHOCK smartwatch, name one other smartwatch which is rated by the maker to survive a 10m drop, has 200m water resistance and has a (low power mode) 30 day battery life. I'll wait...
It has a low power mode that lasts 30 days because in low power mode it literally tells time and that's it. It's no impressive feat. Second how many people are actually going to go that deep in the water almost zero. They are gimmicks.
@@jeremiahdudek3196 That display is also smart. On a medium low power mode it can show your heart rate, elevation etc, without you needing to turn on the main screen. It is not a gimmick, it is 20 bar water resist, which means it should withstand showers, pressure washers, steam and the like
It takes guts to state flaws of something you love dearly, good job.
I'm definitely what you'd consider a watch enthusiast. Funny enough, I bought a galaxy watch 2 and realizing I would never use a smart watch enough to own one is what turned me on to analog watches. Now I always have a mechanical automatic watch on my wrist and enjoy it so much more. Thanks Samsung!! 🤣
10:07 (watch haha with captions). TNT TFW and SMMF 😂
Great review Michael 👏
Remember when Microsoft Spot Watch decided to release its second edition? Nobody cared about it then either.
Love Casio and G-Shock timepieces, much more values for money and functionalities than Swiss luxury brands could ever hope to achieve. But then again, one probably buys those Swiss-made money sinkholes as investments rather than anything with practical usage...
That new Surfshark spot was next level.
6:53 most joyful sideway i ever seen
Dang thing looks like the omnitrix, if it don’t turn me into 10 unique aliens with different superpowers I’ll stick to the Apple Watch lol