G-Shock Solar Watch Review after 1 Year of Use
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A review of the Casio G-Shock GW 6900 after owning it for over a year. I cover my thoughts on the watch as well as the watch's features and operation. I've used this watch for everyday wear since I bought it. I've not been compensated for my review of this product so my thoughts and opinions are my own.
Stay tuned for more reviews of things I've used for a long time!
I’ve worn this watch almost every day for a year and I work construction with it on and it’s been worn while jackhammering, fixing broken pipes under muddy water, it’s been wracked against walls, trucks and concrete.
The watch has amazing durability.
It only has one mark in the face from welding spatter.
For even the toughest environment I would trust this watch wold make it through.
It still runs like new and looks great.
It says my comment is 2 years old and I continue to wear it every day and it works and looks great with the same harsh environment.
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I like the idea of reviews after an extended period of use. Thank you! Good review.
You don't have to be in DST to get the atomic time when you're on auto is that right
@@michaelk487 correct. I think what you're asking is if DST will auto adjust with atomic time. It does.
@@milesskoog7675 thank you I appreciate it
I love the shine of the resin bezel after so much use.
This is a cool watch, love G-shock solars
It's really hard to describe just how nice it is to not worry about batteries or time changes. When you put it on you know it'll be working and you know it'll be right.
A great watch & I wear it almost everyday. The only drawbacks I have are that it doesn't display the main time on Stopwatch & Timer modes just like it did on the DW6900 & the alarm doesn't sound loud enough. Despise all that I highly recommend it
I got this exact watch now for 3 years. I love it, really sad it's discontinued. You won't be able to find it here in Europe anymore. Hopefully Casio will bring it back someday with an updated module. Although I'm aware this isn't really likely to happen..
That's a bummer. I didn't know it had been discontinued. 😕
thats why im gonna order it from japan
log1x07 just bought it last week here in the United States and it’s not discontinued here. Stamp on back shows a production code of July 2019
I just received mine from Amazon, I bought it for $60 brand new.
@@bigmeany1184 lucky you, they're much pricier now.
Tuff Solar is not a model it’s a feature found on many casios.
The only gripe is the lack of time when in countdown or stopwatch mode ! The dw 6900 original has this feature! I have seen that the gw 6900u updated version is on its way so this issue will be addressed on that new model?
Good review. Yes the alarm is not very loud.
This G-Shock is the first Casio the navy seals wore and they still wear it today. If it’s tough enough for them, it’s tough enough to do whatever a civilian will ever do.
I didn't know that. Very cool!
@Douglas Pantera the DW6600 is basically the 6900 but updated. It has the same look and functions. So you didn’t correct me in any way. Navy Seals in general can wear any sports watch that fits the job but Most prevalent is the G-shock or Timex Iron Man
@@Alamina5.0 You were corrected, just accept that fact, denying it makes you look very insecure. It's ok to be corrected, it helps you learn.
@@folksurvival you’re one of those people in groups where a one on one roast session is occurring you’re the one repeating your friends exact roasts
@@Alamina5.0 Nope and I didn't repeat anyone's comment here either, just simply pointed out a fact that I saw when reading. That you try to deflect from it and can't own up to it just shows the insecurity even more. Anyway this stuff about watches is not an important topic, but hopefully you will still one day improve yourself and be able to free yourself from that insecurity etc. Take care.
does it require sunlight to charge, or can you charge it under an indoor light?
I've found that normal wearing working an inside job is more than adequate to keep it charged. Of course, the sun will charge it more quickly, but between my typical commute and working inside it never really seems to move from high to medium charge.
@@LongTermReviews Thx for the detailed reply.
Should've added the size and dimensions of the watch and of course a wrist shot as well. Maybe a comparison with another wrist watch for size. Otherwise a stellar review! Thumbs up!
Thanks for taking the time to leave this much feedback! Those are all great ideas, and I'll incorporate them in future videos.
@@LongTermReviews You're welcome! Keep up the wonderful work, it is much appreciated!
@@LongTermReviews love how you take criticism. Other guys wouldve got defensive. Show you got class and youre smart. Hats off to both of you for the constructive criticism and for taking it to heart. Always makes me happy to see it!!! Both of you just got a new subscriber.
The Signal tower is in Cumbria UK... Based.
Had a pathfinder several years ago... that one had dst syncing problem, basically it automatically change time 2~3 days after the actual day. Does sim problem occur to the newer mud master/g shock?
I know the model I have in video syncs flawlessly every time. I can't speak to other models as I haven't spent time with them.
No the new master G shocks are very reliable in that aspect.
The only thing you need to worry about with G-shocks for longevity is to make sure it's hermetically sealed every time you open the case back to access the module, like for battery changes. Use silicone gasket grease, and replace the rubber ring if necessary. If you do that the watch will last for a long long time
Hiii man... Greetings from me in Indonesia and I love your review of the use of this GW6900 which I plan to buy. But there is a question that hampers me because there is a fog issue on the gshock type of solar power on the screen. Did you experience it? Thank you for answering and greetings from me sir. 🙏
Thanks for the question! I've never experienced the display fogging up. To be fair I don't live in a place as humid as Indonesia, so you may have a different experience than me, but I do wear it routinely in the shower without any issues.
We don't have this watch model in Brazil
I watching italian job their used this watch and they press the botton during swim can it be like that?
I have a pathfinder watch with atomic time feature, but it has trouble updating time automatic during dst time change. One time, it update time 2 days later. Is it still like that.
I've never had any problems with this Casio GW 6900 missing dst updates. I do live easily in the range of the radio signal source in Colorado (I'm in the eastern half of Texas), so that may have something to do with it. Mine updates every night flawlessly, and I don't really follow their directions about putting it near a window or orienting it a certain direction.
There is also a time transmitter in Japan.
On a scale of 1 to 10 mate how much do you like the watch cause I might get my self one.
I'd say an 8.5 - 9. It's basically maintenance free since it's solar powered and radio controlled. The only reason it's not a 10 is that it would be nice to have a step counter and heart rate monitor. I don't think those features would work with solar charging, but it's the only way you could improve this watch. For what it is, a watch, it's a great watch.
@@LongTermReviews Step counter would be great, so I don't have to wear a watch and a fitness tracker (Garmin).
Am thinking of grabbing this, just wanted to ask, does the band feels similar to dw 5600?
It's been ages since I held one of the classic G-Shocks, so I can't say for sure. From pictures they look similar. The model in the video has a band that's a sturdy, flexible plastic. It's got a flat texture and is reasonably soft on the skin, for what it is.
Hope this helps!
DW5600 is much more comfortable in every way. I recieved a G6900 today. And I'm not sure I like it.
A bit too large and uncomfortable compared to square models.
@@1233-d3h had the same issue. I swapped the 5600 band and put it on the GW6900, it's a lot more comfortable now to wear.
I know it is water proof but can you do a video swimming with it and show us if anything happens to it
If I review it again (and I probably will), I'll be sure to water test it on camera. I've swam in it several times with no adverse effects for what it's worth.
this watch.. or g rescue gw 7900? it need to withstand blood, chemicals etc as im a paramedic. for other purpose i have the Protrek PRG 240T, which i had to buy since i cant find my favorite, the PRW-2500.
It looks like the big difference between the watch in the video, the GW 6900, and the GW7900 is that the 7900 has tide and moon graphs included. I know that I'd almost never use those, so I'd probably stick with the 6900 or whichever is less expensive.
I should mention I've never handled a GW7900, so I'm just going off of what I found on Casio's website. Hopefully somebody else will chime in that's handled both!
I there a flash signal in timmer mode?
If there is, I haven't found it. I just ran the timer to confirm, and it beeps at the end of the set time, but did not flash. However, I can't say for certain that it won't, only that I don't know how to make it do it.
Does it use acrylic glass ? Or mineral glass ?
Honestly, I'm not sure. I tried looking through the manual and Casio's website and couldn't find a conclusive answer or really any information at all. I really don't want to test it as it's my daily watch, but the glass is unscathed after considerable wear. It wouldn't surprise me if it were acrylic though.
@@LongTermReviews thank you. Your review helps a lot. ;)
No problem. Have a good one!
Cool
How to turn on flashligh every hour its beep ?
Good watch.
Casio is very good.
Cost of this watch is 6500 rupees in India.
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multi band 6 = 6 stations.
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