Listen man,... your videos are great information for those of us who are willing to remove "screw one" from the case back! I always am impressed how you are very thoughtful to adjust the camera to macro/micro/etc. to show what you are trying to show as clearly as possible. It save a lot of our money and time, and aggravation. Thank you
I took apart my GW-9400. Thanks to your video. There was a speck of dust between the decorative piece and the front glass. Possibly a failed quality control inspection. I got that speck of dust out and was able to reassemble everything back.
I have it for two years now. Honestly this is one of the best watches in the world. At this price, you have a multifunctional tank on your wrist. I also have a small wrist, but rangeman lays very nice and tight on my wrist. dw-6900 for example looks very bad on my wrist comparing to rangeman. It is perfect for outdoor and military people.
Thanks to you, I have been able to disassemble and remove that horrible metallic gold ring! Thank you! now i can look at my happy rangeman! without any golden ring
Whew…a *very* impressive teardown. It's sort of funny to me to regard some of the Rangemen's electronics as "simple", I'm old enough to remember when nearly all this stuff was bleeding-edge, and that was *before* it became miniaturized to the point of fitting on the wrist. Suffice to say that, given this perspective, I'm still more than a little awe-struck by G-Shocks in general, and this Rangeman in particular. (As far as the case size goes, I think of G-Shocks like this being the size they are for the same reason an A1 Abrams tank is the size and weight *it* is - it's possible they *could* make it smaller and lighter than it is, but then it wouldn't have quite the robustness it's renowned for.)
He'll no downsize just a bit.... lots of people out there looking so stupid with small or even average wrist and a giant G-Shock cough cough... too clunky there's nothing tactical about it.. The Range man and the mud man are the biggest G-Shock i own along with the 7900. I love them but I always wish they were a bit smaller... Chicks definitely don't dig big clunky watches either so they serve no purpose to be that oversized ... I still wear all my G's though
@@BuffaloNickel9 i mean chicks dig big chunky watches if you have the arms to match them, but if not it just makes your small arms stand out even more.
@@ROrneli yes you are right! Of all the gals I've seen asked, females do not like large flashy watches on men.... The ones you hang around maybe different but the models that were asked much prefer dress watches on men... matter of fact is pretty well-known women dislike oversized watches on men... I would say the only exception is a man with an arm size to match I'll Try to link a couple videos if i remember where I saw them... but it was a group of models in New York and some girls in Miami who were in these videos giving their answers on which watches they preferred men to wear... What I noticed the most was women weren't really interested at all in men's watches .... when they had to choose they chose the watches that were 40 mm and under... Look I didn't write the rules I'm just telling you what I've seen of the women that were polled.. I wear a Rangeman a lot, but always wish it were a touch smaller... Men have started wearing watches so big these days they are clown watches a bigger watch will make your small arms stand out yeah i agree..
@@ROrneli I just read the rest of your comment..Yeah you mentioned something correct "if you have big arms to match the watch" That's very important otherwise it looks like a clown watch.. I'll definitely agree there... unfortunately many men are wearing them these days... a clown watch is much bigger than a range man GW 9400 by the way I'm not referring to it... I think it fits my 7 inch wrist but it's the biggest I would go.. Cheers
Awesome! That sophisticated and complex technology in the super thin machine! Amazing japan is amazing! Anyway you need to get more respect, your channel is so great, i hope one day casio will look at your hard work....
It is the second time I own one exactly like it. Great watch! Thanks for explaining all the details of it. Please, is there a way to remove the sensor along with the module without having to disconnect it by just pushing into the watchcase instead of pushing it out? Thanks for a great tutorial!
I'm not sure, since I haven't tried doing so. Usually remove them separately is a lot easier actually considering the restrictive space in there. Also the sensor ribbon is really thin, I accidentally broke one in the past. So better safe than sorry.
Most Excellent detailed video! You could teach classes at G-Shock University my friend... I would be so scared to do this not everything goes back together...you keep track of where everything goes.. very smart
By the battery compartment, I didn't quite hear what you called the silver spring. There are two gold ones, and a silver one (maybe audio spring?) I was changing the battery on mine and this spring came out. I tried to just lay it in there but it seems like it shouldn't be loose. How would I go about putting it in so it stays? Great detailed video.
@@gshockhighfashion thank you so much for the reply! I do see a 'tail' now. I will try and press it in. It's so small, I marvel at how these things are put together in the first place.
Terrific tool watch! I just bought the black version and I'm loving it. If it's 20bar the sensor should hold up well for shallow diving. I mean, it couldn't have got the 20bar certification if they hadn't tested it before, right?
How hard is it to change the illumination button from the bright shiny stainless one to the black one. I just ordered the green band and the tiny fake black corner screws.
Very good video tutorial. Could u continue abit about dismantling the solar panel and glass. Mine is foggy, I think the fog is between solar panel and glass. cant find the video anywhere. Thanks.
Excellent Video, I have this watch, I am looking for the hard case for this watch as 2 of the lugs broke off on mines, do you have this part for sale or know where can I get it? Any advice welcomed...
Ouch, that hurts to hear. Apparently it is almost impossible to find a replacement without breaking the bank at least. It is better to just buy a used rangeman and scrap for parts then sell the rest.
@@gshockhighfashion wow, I was really hoping you would of said “I have the part”, I stuck the lugs with crazy glue, I know it will break off again in time. If you do come across a hard case for me, please message or email me. Keep up the great videos, cheers
pacparts have original ones. If you can't get it there, use buyee: bit.ly/buyee-gshockhighfashion Buy any parts from japan, look through yahoo japan auction.
I wonder if you can share the tips how to manage the sensor flex cable during assembly and disassembly. Many people said that it is very fragile, that's why i don't want to mod my rangeman yet, for now. 🤦🏻♂️
From my experience so far, it is pretty stiff but I understand the worries. If you follow the way I remove the parts then you should be okay. Basically just be gentle and take your time during the process. Do not force it.
Hello friend! Another great and informative video coming from you! I am planning to swap the module of my olive green Rangeman(negative display) with my regular black (with positive display) I have a question that I like to ask you I hope you dont mind. Is it necessary to totally remove the sensor first (just like you did in 8:25) before removing the module?? Cant it just be pushed inside so we dont have to detach the sensor from it's connection?? Pls reply and advice me on what to do thank you in advance.
A very interesting video. You learn a lot about the construction of a G-Shock. I also have a Rangeman and I am impressed. I like the music! What's the song's name ? Keep it up !
Here is a question regarding the triple and Quad sensor. You mentioned at around 5:30 no diving due to moisture getting into the case. How does this design differ from the Quad sensor Gulfmaster that can dive? Is there a significant difference in the seal around the sensor on this watch and was it improved enough for the Gulfmaster Quad? Or is the Gulfmaster Quad also prone to leaking? Thank you for your videos! I am watching many as I decide what will be my next watch. Are you a fan of the ProTrek 7000 Series as compared to the Gulfmaster? Thank you for any insight.
GW-9400 has the same lugs like GX-56 (king of G).Some say that the GW-9400's lugs are a weakness, while the GX-56 is recognized as one of the most durable watches
You're right! You could plug a GX56 band into a GW9400 model. I tried that. The lug on the king model is stronger maybe because it was also supported with the bottom cover. Great watch!
@@BuffaloNickel9 yes it's solid but in few situations, if you wear in normal way it can be tough. The people complain because they didn't used in the right way ( tried to destroy it, like drive a car roll through it ) not every Gshock can do this test. Even some gshocks can do this test after that it will be a large damege
Hi Bro, so i believe there is no worries on the band to rip of from the Lug. As you said that the band is well design to fit it to it. I guest i will take this Rangeman instead of the Mudman 9300. From the country where i came from (Malaysia), the Mudman-9300 & G Shock King has fogging issues, might due to our humidity ratings. and this Rangeman is really pack with all functions. Thanks Man
I'm not sure you'll even see this comment, but how's the GW-9400 holding up? I'm still not convinced it's worth buying, as the multiple posts I've seen about the lug issue online are not reassuring. It'll be interesting to know, as you're someone who was aware of the issue and still bought one.
Quick question, do you think it will be easy to change the glass, mine has several scratches and I want to change it. I already removed one on my gx-56, and end up braking the solar panel... Any idea how I could do it without braking it the solar panel? Cheers from Portugal
Ouch!. That gotta hurt the wallet. Anyway, Casio add a black tape-like thing around the solar panel & glass assembly that holds tight. From my experience, the best way is to use a heat gun to melt the glue just enough that it got loose and the glass will be a bit flexible from the heat allowing it to be pressed out without breaking. Carefully, slowly and little by little at time. Pretty much like how people open up smartphones for repair work these days except, very gently.
Great Video sir...thank you for documenting this! QQ, If my goal is to just replace the polarised film to negative (black), would I still need to disconnect the white housing around the screen, or could I just do it without messing with that? I hope that makes sense...Thanks in advance for your help
Thanks for this very well done video! Question: Where exactly is the part hidden that turns the digits yellowish on this model? The readability is not very good, so I would like to either change the polarizer to a clear one or find another background reflector. Just don't know where the colour is build in. Or is it the glass of the LCD itself that is tinted? I do like the negative display. But I know there is the GW-9400BJ-1JF which is very costly, but has just the right display for me (negative AND clear white digits). Thanks for any advice on how to modify it (if at all possible)!
Usually the colors comes from the background reflector which was glued behind the back polarizer. Sometimes, it is polarizer itself. No way to tell unless you try to peel it off a bit from a corner and check the polarizer colors. These polarizer is pretty easy to get. But just be careful not to scratch the glass or the connection segments.
Hello, my 9400 have illumination problem. It stoped working. Couple of times it turned on and now is compleatly dead. Button is ok because I can turn the autoillumination on and off. Do you think that those golden pins are problem or something else? Thank you for any suggestion.
The glass on my rangeman is foggy. Is it okay to remove the back metal plate only and keep it in sunlight till the condensation goes away? Till where should dissassemble to place it in sunlight? Till which minute on the video should I dissassemble?
Can you tell what's that black stuff that covers the sensor, I mean the one that looks like some kind of paste and is all over the O-ring and the sensor itself. I've just disassembled mine and was wondering if I can clean it? Thanks.
Interesting to see what is inside the Rangeman. I have one with positive display. Can you do similar video for G9000 Mismanagement? Or have you already done it?
Dude watch your finger at 13:52 there's a small spring wandering. I personally don't like the negative display version of the rangeman. I tried it out and I could barely see it. I got a DW6900 LU3 with negative display and it looks just fine. Casio must improve that display on the rangeman being on a higher price range is just wrong imo.
2:00 Not so fast, dude! Just because it fits there doesn't mean reliable. Yes, it is the same design many of Gs have. But just compare the case of Rangerman and Mudman. Those little plastic parts connected to the case, where the belt is mounted, are longer and thinner for Rangerman. The belt acts like a crowbar pulling the screws that twist the plastic they are attached. It is the same bad design that is more accentuated for Rangerman. And so many complains about it weight more than any demonstration of watch guys.
hi man thanks for the video. I have the black edition which have the same reversed lcd like yours . do you think that would be hard to change the polarising filter on them to make them normal? I found them hard to read
I haven't tried it myself, but I'd seen other people done it. It is possible. Every G-Shock uses the same polarizer film, so if you can swap it on other G-Shock, you can swap on this Rangeman as well.
Just got myself a used Rangeman but found that the compass is stuck at 240 plus/minus 2 degrees, tried the two point calibration but only got "ERR", removed the battery to "reset" the watch as well, but problem still there. I even tried to put a speaker magnet to "pull" the compass and managed to get it to about 310-320 degrees, but it would still go back to 240 degrees. Where's the compass sensor? On the module?
I was so close to buying this seemingly perfect G-Shock, but I found out about the lug issues, and it's definitely not worth the hassle. As with anything in life, if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. This Rangeman seems like a watch engineered for functions over toughness and reliability. No G-Shock should break that easily.
@@cherchil oh, i installed metal lugs so i can use nylon or leather zulu straps so i guess i dont have to worry about that/didnt notice. the upgrade was only about 20$ for the lugs and u can get all kinds of zulu straps for 12-15$
@@squintygreeneyesI have bought this one & every time affried about the lug issue. Will you please describe your solution or replacement of metal lugs, so that I could do the same. Thanks in advance. Awaiting for your answer 👍
Of course, this watch isn't as complicated as it looks. Plus, I film the entire process in details. So I always got a reference if something is not right.
Thank you for your video !! Very interesting for me ;) but if I can asking a question ? What do you think about the pressure in theme , she’s lost when you’re open this typical watch’s or is a fake this pressure for make working the watchmaking ??!! Thank you for you’re futur réponse...
I’ve got a rangeman. Tonight when I was at work I hit the light button, and the button stayed stuck in. The other buttons won’t work now because the light button is constantly being pressed. The watch is still ticking but I can’t use it. Any advice?
You'll need ti tear it down now. Just open up the metal backplate just to have a better look of how it got stuck. Sometimes, the E-clip just got 'hook' to the metal plate that interact with the board. Un-hook it, good to go. Maybe, the button shaft got bent thus stuck after being pressed. An expensive replacement required in this case. Either way, just gotta have a look first.
@@gshockhighfashion thanks. I’m gonna send it to a watch repair, but I did order a mud man in the meantime. I’ve been looking for an excuse to get another g shock, and I guess I found one. Thanks for the reply though
Hello, do you know were can I buy the positive LCD display? the negative is hard to see and I want to change it, I am in México but I can use internacional shipment
I just bought a new Rangeman and from the code on the back I see it was made in 2011. I was thinking about putting a new battery in it just to have it fresh...any thoughts?
hello there .. I have this watch for almost 2 years and suddenly the light has stopped working :((( I push the button and no answer. when I keep the button for 3 seconds the LT sign appears...so the button works. maybe a little help please! thank you.
Is the barometric sensor prone to malfunctions? I have en ERR message from barometer and altimeter and don’t know how to reset it... So I wonder if it’s broken or something Thanks!
Hello. Does anyone know if I can buy the sensor for this watch? Mine says sensor error. I've already inspected it and two of the circuit tracks are broken. Does anyone know where I can buy this?
Given the size of the module and the actual case of the watch, it goes to show the serious shock resistance Casio puts into it. Amazing engineering!
Listen man,... your videos are great information for those of us who are willing to remove "screw one" from the case back! I always am impressed how you are very thoughtful to adjust the camera to macro/micro/etc. to show what you are trying to show as clearly as possible. It save a lot of our money and time, and aggravation. Thank you
I took apart my GW-9400. Thanks to your video. There was a speck of dust between the decorative piece and the front glass. Possibly a failed quality control inspection. I got that speck of dust out and was able to reassemble everything back.
Engine is small, but it needs a huge protection
Finally bought the 2023 Yellow accents Rangeman i love this watch what an amazing machine
I have it for two years now. Honestly this is one of the best watches in the world. At this price, you have a multifunctional tank on your wrist. I also have a small wrist, but rangeman lays very nice and tight on my wrist. dw-6900 for example looks very bad on my wrist comparing to rangeman. It is perfect for outdoor and military people.
Thanks to you, I have been able to disassemble and remove that horrible metallic gold ring! Thank you! now i can look at my happy rangeman! without any golden ring
i waiting this video 😍😍😍.thank you bro ,salute from malaysia🇲🇾🇲🇾
Whew…a *very* impressive teardown. It's sort of funny to me to regard some of the Rangemen's electronics as "simple", I'm old enough to remember when nearly all this stuff was bleeding-edge, and that was *before* it became miniaturized to the point of fitting on the wrist. Suffice to say that, given this perspective, I'm still more than a little awe-struck by G-Shocks in general, and this Rangeman in particular. (As far as the case size goes, I think of G-Shocks like this being the size they are for the same reason an A1 Abrams tank is the size and weight *it* is - it's possible they *could* make it smaller and lighter than it is, but then it wouldn't have quite the robustness it's renowned for.)
You have huge knowledge about G-Shocks , interesting vid.
"if casio would downsize their next gen rangeman they could"
Casio: NOPE
Hell No !!! Go Bigger !!!
He'll no downsize just a bit.... lots of people out there looking so stupid with small or even average wrist and a giant G-Shock cough cough... too clunky there's nothing tactical about it..
The Range man and the mud man are the biggest G-Shock i own along with the 7900. I love them but I always wish they were a bit smaller...
Chicks definitely don't dig big clunky watches either so they serve no purpose to be that oversized ...
I still wear all my G's though
@@BuffaloNickel9 i mean chicks dig big chunky watches if you have the arms to match them, but if not it just makes your small arms stand out even more.
@@ROrneli yes you are right!
Of all the gals I've seen asked, females do not like large flashy watches on men....
The ones you hang around maybe different but the models that were asked much prefer dress watches on men... matter of fact is pretty well-known women dislike oversized watches on men...
I would say the only exception is a man with an arm size to match
I'll Try to link a couple videos if i remember where I saw them... but it was a group of models in New York and some girls in Miami who were in these videos giving their answers on which watches they preferred men to wear...
What I noticed the most was women weren't really interested at all in men's watches
.... when they had to choose they chose the watches that were 40 mm and under...
Look I didn't write the rules I'm just telling you what I've seen of the women that were polled..
I wear a Rangeman a lot, but always wish it were a touch smaller...
Men have started wearing watches so big these days they are clown watches
a bigger watch will make your small arms stand out yeah i agree..
@@ROrneli I just read the rest of your comment..Yeah you mentioned something correct "if you have big arms to match the watch"
That's very important otherwise it looks like a clown watch.. I'll definitely agree there...
unfortunately many men are wearing them these days...
a clown watch is much bigger than a range man GW 9400 by the way I'm not referring to it... I think it fits my 7 inch wrist but it's the biggest I would go.. Cheers
Film Extraction, Chris Hemsworth was rocking this watch! 💪
Ikr..thats cool
Amazing!!! Now i saw all parts of my rangeman....and mine is like the video....green negative display too...awesome video!!!Greetings from Brazil!
Awesome! That sophisticated and complex technology in the super thin machine! Amazing japan is amazing!
Anyway you need to get more respect, your channel is so great, i hope one day casio will look at your hard work....
any tips on how to remove the solar panel (rectify fogging)? is it very easy to crack/broke?
It is the second time I own one exactly like it. Great watch! Thanks for explaining all the details of it. Please, is there a way to remove the sensor along with the module without having to disconnect it by just pushing into the watchcase instead of pushing it out? Thanks for a great tutorial!
I'm not sure, since I haven't tried doing so. Usually remove them separately is a lot easier actually considering the restrictive space in there. Also the sensor ribbon is really thin, I accidentally broke one in the past. So better safe than sorry.
Most Excellent detailed video! You could teach classes at G-Shock University my friend...
I would be so scared to do this not everything goes back together...you keep track of where everything goes.. very smart
amazing, I just bought one 10 days ago, good to see its ANATOMY
How's the watch?
Maximus 32 the watch can be described in few words : fully optioned + low price + dependable
@@Omar8156 U mean the watch is excellent ? As i'am also planning to get one .
Maximus 32 of course
I had two actually ,black one and this
@@Omar8156 thanks man... looking forward to getting one soon🙂
By the battery compartment, I didn't quite hear what you called the silver spring. There are two gold ones, and a silver one (maybe audio spring?) I was changing the battery on mine and this spring came out. I tried to just lay it in there but it seems like it shouldn't be loose. How would I go about putting it in so it stays? Great detailed video.
Every beep spring has a 'tail' at one end. That side need to be pressed in. It'll hook somewhere and stays there.
@@gshockhighfashion thank you so much for the reply! I do see a 'tail' now. I will try and press it in. It's so small, I marvel at how these things are put together in the first place.
Terrific tool watch! I just bought the black version and I'm loving it. If it's 20bar the sensor should hold up well for shallow diving. I mean, it couldn't have got the 20bar certification if they hadn't tested it before, right?
How hard is it to change the illumination button from the bright shiny stainless one to the black one. I just ordered the green band and the tiny fake black corner screws.
GX56 next teardown please kinda curious of what the layers of protection is like
Everything is precision design .. Protection for electronic parts .
Trying to buy a new rangeman gw 9400 green but I guess the illumination light doesn’t work any idea on how to fix it?
Check the led connector on the board. Maybe some cleaning is enough but still, you'll need to disassemble it to inspect the circuit.
Definitely going to clean it thanks :)
Nice information. Whare did you get your tools from? Thank you. Scott
I got mine from Aliexpress at the time, Amazon have too these day
Always enjoy your video dissecting and explaining the parts in details. Has been waiting for this
I'm binge watching you take apart all my watches
Thank you!!!
Wow. Very nice job. I am saving this video for future reference. Thanks again.
just curious, when are you going to make for the frogman 🤔
Very good video tutorial. Could u continue abit about dismantling the solar panel and glass. Mine is foggy, I think the fog is between solar panel and glass. cant find the video anywhere. Thanks.
I haven't done that yet as well. Sure, I'll give it a try first.
@@gshockhighfashion any update about cleaning the foggy glass ?
Excellent Video, I have this watch, I am looking for the hard case for this watch as 2 of the lugs broke off on mines, do you have this part for sale or know where can I get it? Any advice welcomed...
Ouch, that hurts to hear. Apparently it is almost impossible to find a replacement without breaking the bank at least. It is better to just buy a used rangeman and scrap for parts then sell the rest.
@@gshockhighfashion wow, I was really hoping you would of said “I have the part”, I stuck the lugs with crazy glue, I know it will break off again in time. If you do come across a hard case for me, please message or email me. Keep up the great videos, cheers
Out of curiosity, did you use a NATO/ZULU strap adapter or did you use the standard Casio straps? And do you work around chemicals?
The GW-9400 is defective.
@@MinefighterLPI have original wrist bands
The main circuit board layout and the side where the main ic's are located looks very similar to the Casio Protrek PRW-3000 circuit board layout?
where did you get those set of tools you're using?
Any smartphone repair tools would do the job
good day, where can we buy the tire cases for these watches, thanks
pacparts have original ones. If you can't get it there, use buyee:
bit.ly/buyee-gshockhighfashion
Buy any parts from japan, look through yahoo japan auction.
I wonder if you can share the tips how to manage the sensor flex cable during assembly and disassembly. Many people said that it is very fragile, that's why i don't want to mod my rangeman yet, for now. 🤦🏻♂️
From my experience so far, it is pretty stiff but I understand the worries. If you follow the way I remove the parts then you should be okay.
Basically just be gentle and take your time during the process. Do not force it.
Hello friend! Another great and informative video coming from you! I am planning to swap the module of my olive green Rangeman(negative display) with my regular black (with positive display) I have a question that I like to ask you I hope you dont mind. Is it necessary to totally remove the sensor first (just like you did in 8:25) before removing the module?? Cant it just be pushed inside so we dont have to detach the sensor from it's connection?? Pls reply and advice me on what to do thank you in advance.
Can i use rangeman while swimming?? And is it possible to use it as daily wear?
This video is amazing! Good job bro
I was surprised by the dust on sensor and dirt inside !
I lost one of the gold springs changing the battery’s where can I buy more gold springs
Nowhere.
You can use normal steel wire with similar (+-) size and coil it into a spring instead.
I found that the spring inside of a small diameter spring bar cut to size worked great for me when I lost mine for the g shock 6900 today.
A very interesting video. You learn a lot about the construction of a G-Shock. I also have a Rangeman and I am impressed.
I like the music! What's the song's name ?
Keep it up !
Here is a question regarding the triple and Quad sensor. You mentioned at around 5:30 no diving due to moisture getting into the case. How does this design differ from the Quad sensor Gulfmaster that can dive? Is there a significant difference in the seal around the sensor on this watch and was it improved enough for the Gulfmaster Quad? Or is the Gulfmaster Quad also prone to leaking? Thank you for your videos! I am watching many as I decide what will be my next watch. Are you a fan of the ProTrek 7000 Series as compared to the Gulfmaster? Thank you for any insight.
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It's rated to 200m. Most people will never dive that deep anyhow. They wouldn't rate the watch to that if it weren't capable of it.
GW-9400 has the same lugs like GX-56 (king of G).Some say that the GW-9400's lugs are a weakness, while the GX-56 is recognized as one of the most durable watches
You're right! You could plug a GX56 band into a GW9400 model. I tried that. The lug on the king model is stronger maybe because it was also supported with the bottom cover. Great watch!
Great point...the GW9400 lugs are SOLID. Why people complain is because they just repeat bad information but never actually experience any problem...
@@gshockhighfashion quick question! The GW 9400 Rangeman has a band connection similar to the Gulfman 9100?
@@BuffaloNickel9 yes it's solid but in few
situations, if you wear in normal way it can be tough. The people complain because they didn't used in the right way ( tried to destroy it, like drive a car roll through it ) not every Gshock can do this test. Even some gshocks can do this test after that it will be a large damege
Hi Bro, so i believe there is no worries on the band to rip of from the Lug. As you said that the band is well design to fit it to it. I guest i will take this Rangeman instead of the Mudman 9300. From the country where i came from (Malaysia), the Mudman-9300 & G Shock King has fogging issues, might due to our humidity ratings. and this Rangeman is really pack with all functions. Thanks Man
I'm not sure you'll even see this comment, but how's the GW-9400 holding up?
I'm still not convinced it's worth buying, as the multiple posts I've seen about the lug issue online are not reassuring.
It'll be interesting to know, as you're someone who was aware of the issue and still bought one.
@@StardustLegacyFighter
You can just get an adapter and get around that issue completely
Quick question, do you think it will be easy to change the glass, mine has several scratches and I want to change it.
I already removed one on my gx-56, and end up braking the solar panel...
Any idea how I could do it without braking it the solar panel?
Cheers from Portugal
Ouch!. That gotta hurt the wallet.
Anyway, Casio add a black tape-like thing around the solar panel & glass assembly that holds tight. From my experience, the best way is to use a heat gun to melt the glue just enough that it got loose and the glass will be a bit flexible from the heat allowing it to be pressed out without breaking. Carefully, slowly and little by little at time.
Pretty much like how people open up smartphones for repair work these days except, very gently.
Great vid, but can I ask you something?
Are there any bezels that are compatible with DW6100?
Haven't tried using those but the thickness looks different. So maybe not compatible.
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Do not be tired
Great Video sir...thank you for documenting this! QQ, If my goal is to just replace the polarised film to negative (black), would I still need to disconnect the white housing around the screen, or could I just do it without messing with that? I hope that makes sense...Thanks in advance for your help
Sounds possible but rather spend some time to remove the white frame first just to be safe.
Very good video. : ) I came here to find out where the Solar Panel is inside the watch ? The one that recharges the Battery ?
9:45 The o-ring name comes from its circular cross-section, not its shape. :)
Great video, thank you for making this!
Thanks for this very well done video! Question: Where exactly is the part hidden that turns the digits yellowish on this model? The readability is not very good, so I would like to either change the polarizer to a clear one or find another background reflector. Just don't know where the colour is build in. Or is it the glass of the LCD itself that is tinted? I do like the negative display. But I know there is the GW-9400BJ-1JF which is very costly, but has just the right display for me (negative AND clear white digits). Thanks for any advice on how to modify it (if at all possible)!
Usually the colors comes
from the background reflector which was glued behind the back polarizer. Sometimes, it is polarizer itself. No way to tell unless you try to peel it off a bit from a corner and check the polarizer colors.
These polarizer is pretty easy to get. But just be careful not to scratch the glass or the connection segments.
change the entire screen, its like 15usd max :D
Hello, my 9400 have illumination problem. It stoped working. Couple of times it turned on and now is compleatly dead. Button is ok because I can turn the autoillumination on and off. Do you think that those golden pins are problem or something else? Thank you for any suggestion.
GW9400 will automatically turn off illumination when battery is too low. Perhaps thats the reason, charge it up first.
@@gshockhighfashion battery is full, checked it first.
The glass on my rangeman is foggy. Is it okay to remove the back metal plate only and keep it in sunlight till the condensation goes away? Till where should dissassemble to place it in sunlight?
Till which minute on the video should I dissassemble?
Can you tell what's that black stuff that covers the sensor, I mean the one that looks like some kind of paste and is all over the O-ring and the sensor itself. I've just disassembled mine and was wondering if I can clean it? Thanks.
is the triple sensor more or less the same, the one with the compass? do you know where to buy these sensors? Are the sensors replaceable?
Will this same rangeman strap fit on the aw5700 (the watch from 20yrs ago? Have you ever tried it?
Interesting to see what is inside the Rangeman. I have one with positive display. Can you do similar video for G9000 Mismanagement? Or have you already done it?
I have done it before. But not entirely like I did here.
Dude watch your finger at 13:52 there's a small spring wandering. I personally don't like the negative display version of the rangeman. I tried it out and I could barely see it. I got a DW6900 LU3 with negative display and it looks just fine. Casio must improve that display on the rangeman being on a higher price range is just wrong imo.
I lost one of the gold springs changing the battery’s where buy more gold springs
2:00 Not so fast, dude! Just because it fits there doesn't mean reliable. Yes, it is the same design many of Gs have.
But just compare the case of Rangerman and Mudman. Those little plastic parts connected to the case, where the belt is mounted, are longer and thinner for Rangerman. The belt acts like a crowbar pulling the screws that twist the plastic they are attached.
It is the same bad design that is more accentuated for Rangerman. And so many complains about it weight more than any demonstration of watch guys.
hi man
thanks for the video.
I have the black edition which have the same reversed lcd like yours . do you think that would be hard to change the polarising filter on them to make them normal? I found them hard to read
I haven't tried it myself, but I'd seen other people done it. It is possible.
Every G-Shock uses the same polarizer film, so if you can swap it on other G-Shock, you can swap on this Rangeman as well.
Just got myself a used Rangeman but found that the compass is stuck at 240 plus/minus 2 degrees, tried the two point calibration but only got "ERR", removed the battery to "reset" the watch as well, but problem still there. I even tried to put a speaker magnet to "pull" the compass and managed to get it to about 310-320 degrees, but it would still go back to 240 degrees.
Where's the compass sensor? On the module?
After opening the o-ring of the triple sensor, I pressed it a few times, and then it keeps showing ERR. How do I get back to normal?
I was so close to buying this seemingly perfect G-Shock, but I found out about the lug issues, and it's definitely not worth the hassle.
As with anything in life, if something seems too good to be true, it probably is.
This Rangeman seems like a watch engineered for functions over toughness and reliability.
No G-Shock should break that easily.
what lug issues?
@@squintygreeneyesit has plastic lugs, and too much pressure on ur watch can break them
@@cherchil oh, i installed metal lugs so i can use nylon or leather zulu straps so i guess i dont have to worry about that/didnt notice. the upgrade was only about 20$ for the lugs and u can get all kinds of zulu straps for 12-15$
@@squintygreeneyesI have bought this one & every time affried about the lug issue. Will you please describe your solution or replacement of metal lugs, so that I could do the same. Thanks in advance. Awaiting for your answer 👍
nothing without mudman! 💪🙂
Thanks Love your vids you are a True G!!! Thanks
You're welcome man!
So this means that this Rangeman only has mud resistance on the sensor button ?
What's in the watch gw a1100-1a3
Very interesting episode thanks 🥂
Awesome video! Thank you!
Were ypu able to put it back all together
Of course, this watch isn't as complicated as it looks. Plus, I film the entire process in details. So I always got a reference if something is not right.
@@gshockhighfashion i took apart my fake rangeman. I'm glad i was able to put it all back together. I removed an extra glass part
is there a difference between the ctl1616 and ctl1616f battery?
no difference, not that I know of.
is it possible to remove the solar panel? my watch is foggy, i want to clean behind it
Thank you for your video !! Very interesting for me ;) but if I can asking a question ? What do you think about the pressure in theme , she’s lost when you’re open this typical watch’s or is a fake this pressure for make working the watchmaking ??!! Thank you for you’re futur réponse...
Ok thank you for you’re video but not for answer , she’s inexistant....so have a good day.
Can i use it for normal diving? And how deep can we go without damaging the sensor?
I have a gw 7900b with a dead battery it takes a ctl 1616 rechargeble battery. Is it possible to put in a cr1616 if i dont care about it recharging.
No problem, that'll work just fine. I did that all the time.
I’ve got a rangeman. Tonight when I was at work I hit the light button, and the button stayed stuck in. The other buttons won’t work now because the light button is constantly being pressed. The watch is still ticking but I can’t use it. Any advice?
You'll need ti tear it down now. Just open up the metal backplate just to have a better look of how it got stuck.
Sometimes, the E-clip just got 'hook' to the metal plate that interact with the board. Un-hook it, good to go.
Maybe, the button shaft got bent thus stuck after being pressed. An expensive replacement required in this case.
Either way, just gotta have a look first.
@@gshockhighfashion thanks. I’m gonna send it to a watch repair, but I did order a mud man in the meantime. I’ve been looking for an excuse to get another g shock, and I guess I found one. Thanks for the reply though
How do you do the AC reset on the gw9400?
Where can i buy the baro sensor, i have a broken baro, its nod reading
Wow it's a awesome watch! Actually I have one but sounds like a little rattle when I shake it, is that normal? Great video!
Hi I replaced battery on my gw9400 and it says OPEN on display, how I can fix that? Please let me know, thank you
Hello, do you know were can I buy the positive LCD display? the negative is hard to see and I want to change it, I am in México but I can use internacional shipment
did you found it ? im thinking to change the polarising filter but im a bit afraid lol
I just bought a new Rangeman and from the code on the back I see it was made in 2011. I was thinking about putting a new battery in it just to have it fresh...any thoughts?
No
13:11 I lost these tiny springs on my B5600 :(
You could use any thin wire of the same size and put it there. As long as it connects the board to the components, you're can use it.
Tho I'm pretty sure you have knowledge in what you're doing, still scares me, wish I had the confidence too in doing this.
It s just screws
Wait where's the speaker you say in the beginning it's on the back panel?
I think it's just for the beeps. It's only able to make a few similar tones though. I'm not sure
Yes!
Bro this sensor same rangeman gpr 1000b???
hello there .. I have this watch for almost 2 years and suddenly the light has stopped working :((( I push the button and no answer. when I keep the button for 3 seconds the LT sign appears...so the button works. maybe a little help please! thank you.
Have you figured out the problem?
How do you change the LCD from negative to positive
hello. I also want to change from negative to positive. did you get any answer? Will it have a removable polarized film on it?
@@rc3d No never found out
Hey man i see a GST B 100 in the back, can you do a tear-down video of that watch.? Also good job nice video
Oh I Surely will!
gshock highfashion waiting for it.
do you know the place to buy a casio like this in green ? , thanks.
Normally I would check on Yahoo Japan Auction, these models are quite hard to find these day especially in brand new condition.
I am wearing the gw 9400 right now
Where is the quarts at? 🤔
I don't have bezel starp and back plate
But i want to know which model is this
Let me know how to send you the image of the front of the watch
Go to my facebook page and send me a message there. I'll have a look.
Is the barometric sensor prone to malfunctions? I have en ERR message from barometer and altimeter and don’t know how to reset it... So I wonder if it’s broken or something
Thanks!
Mine stoped working also.
Please teardown gshock mudmaster gg-1000. Thanks you.
Done that:
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gshock highfashion thanks so much :)
Hello. Does anyone know if I can buy the sensor for this watch? Mine says sensor error. I've already inspected it and two of the circuit tracks are broken. Does anyone know where I can buy this?