in 10 years of G-shock/Protrek owning & wearing, i saw a lot of youtube videos about it. Finally someone who really knows what he's talking about. Well done sir.
I bough this exact watch GULFMASTER 2 years ago at TJMaxx for $295 at firs I though that there was something wrong with the watch, but after i check all the functions everything works perfect, and it is being working really good since then! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!
G shock fanboy since the 1980’s. Started by buying them for the looks and toughness, then found out about features. Finally, ended up with a gwg1000mh for its specific orange arms and triple sensor analog….and the blackout rangeman for its digi version with triple sensor. Now wanting a web-q1000gb for its quad sensor gulfmaster with gold for a bit of bling and class all while still being g shock tough….and offering quad sensor tech!
Just get mine this morning, it has been made on March 2020. big thanks to you for your detailed review, much more easy to understand that reading the manual. Really helpful !!! Fantastic reviews as always.
As always excellent video demonstrating everything we need to know, your video influenced me to pick one from Ebay for sub $400. Hopefully, it doesn't have the known hour handle issue! Super excited 🤞
bought this as a 2nd hand watch absolutely loving this watch and way better than the current g shock which needs recharging every few days to get the sensors work. To me once the battery needs to be charged by ac/dc, that is not the g shock I know anymore. Golden era of the g shock has gone sadly....
It's a really good review, explained everything. You made me see the watch into new way. What difference between this watch and Casio GQN 1000B? Waiting for your reply.
Thanks, you probably mean GWN-1000?! If so, the difference is that this one has a depth sensor making it quad sensor, while the GWN1000 has only triple sensor technology missing the depth meter
Hello, congratulations on the video. Which do you consider the best purchase option? Rangeman GPR-B1000 -1BER or Gulfmaster GWN-Q1000-1AER? I am going to use it daily, the watch will be on my wrist all the time. I practice trekking, mountain biking, fishing from a boat, from the beach and from the kayak. Your opinion is important to me. I would like it to last for many years, to be resistant. Thank you
Hello and thank you for the video, simpa! I would like to know please this model is affected by a problem on the hour hand? Is this model reliable? Thanking you. Do you know a Casio model for me to recommend which includes almost all of Casio's technologies, thank you very much.
I prefer the Mudmaster as it's much tougher, and I also have the Frogman, which is much more durable. I'd like to think that the Gulfmaster is an amalgamation of the two, in terms of features, but with certain weaknesses.
Thanks for the video. Is there a Gshock model that incorporates all four sensors (ABCD) plus GPS? Also does Casio offer any models that have the ability to trace back a hiking route?
Casio have never mastered alignment of the second hand with the outer-ring second markers for their analog range of watches. This is probably why the minute and second hands are shorter than you would normally see on a premium Swiss watch. Don't get me wrong, I do love G-Shocks but wish Casio would fix this one day. That's just about it! Great Video.
The alignment is spot on when you compare it to the likes of Seiko and Citizen quartz watches which miss the mark sometimes when you observe the seconds hand.
If the lug to lug is really 48mm I can tolerate the rest of the size. I'm looking for an ani-digi g shock that won't overhang on my wrist and this seems like an interesting option.
Hi, compliments for your video; sorry for the question: what do you mean by moon age ? the literary translation does not make sense in Italian language... Thanks
Hi Watch Geek. Do you think one can still get their hands on this specific black and blue model of Gulfmaster nowadays? My official shop does not sell these.
IP coatings on bezel render it a no go. I had another Casio with that and scratch badly first day and you can never get the scratches out. It’s simply not a durable finish and will get scratched sooner or later unless you surround yourself with cotton wool. For such an expensive watch, that’s a fail Casio.
I heard you can find these for like 300 bucks these days.. I hope they make one into a gbr200 or some sort soon with solar atomic. to have everything in one watch. id prob drop a grand. lol.
1:35 the prw 2500 has both moon/tide aswell as sunrise/sunset Edit: oops my bad sorry. It’s just that models before and after the above 👆 had sunrise and sunset. Just not this ☝️ one.
Not to hate... But I think all of these oversized, ana-digi "full of sensors which I won't use like ever" Master of G watches have nothing on classic screwback square Gs (DW/GW5000 series) lasting decades... For me, they just don't look as durable and as good as screwback Gs, (maybe the frogman i guess). There was a thread on watchuseek, where guy broke the lugs on rangeman when he was doing handstand. like? really? So much for Master of G....
Even scuba equipment needs to be washed/soaked in fresh water after use. Marine-grade stainless steel eventually does stain. Also salt crystals build up in the difficult-to-access corners of equipment, which may not damage plastics/resins but it does look ugly/dirty and can interfere with mechanical moving parts.
when is G shock going to make a strap that lasts longer than two years? and how is a bit of resin worth so much? do not buy unless you want to spend another $100 every two years
I don´t care what any "paid to say" Seiko engineer says. It´s a proven fact that sapphire cracks or shatters if it receives a strong impact. Mineral glass won´t.
It's typical that you conveniently ignore the thickness of Sapphire Glass when comparing it to Mineral Glass. At the same thickness, they have around the same impact resistance. Why on Earth would Casio bother putting Sapphire Glass on their premium Master of G watches if it's less impact resistant than Mineral Glass? Educate yourself about material science, instead of clinging on to the same lies about Sapphire Glass, just because you're mad that your precious Rangeman uses Mineral Glass.
in 10 years of G-shock/Protrek owning & wearing, i saw a lot of youtube videos about it. Finally someone who really knows what he's talking about. Well done sir.
Haha thanks 😄👍
That is so true
@@WatchGeek Well deserved ..I totally agree
Hi. How long last thé straps?
Perfect review. Knowledgeable accurate no extra stuff only about watch in hand highly appreciate not wasting my time
Thanks for the kind words 😊
This is my dreamwatch since I saw it in Japan. I plan to gift myself it once I graduate and commission from enlisted to officer.
Got 1 forsale NIB
I think the watch shows some problems after a while...
How'd that all work out? Still have the watch?
I bough this exact watch GULFMASTER 2 years ago at TJMaxx for $295 at firs I though that there was something wrong with the watch, but after i check all the functions everything works perfect, and it is being working really good since then! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!
I think the lack of depth sensor wasn't a compromise on the Rangeman as it's not made for marine environments like the Gulfmaster and the Frogman are.
Thank you for such a great review. I have never had the hand correction issues with mine. I luckily have big wrists so the size is not an issue.
Thank you for your videos on the GWN-q1000a tutorial, it served the purpose of setting and using the watch.
G shock fanboy since the 1980’s. Started by buying them for the looks and toughness, then found out about features. Finally, ended up with a gwg1000mh for its specific orange arms and triple sensor analog….and the blackout rangeman for its digi version with triple sensor. Now wanting a web-q1000gb for its quad sensor gulfmaster with gold for a bit of bling and class all while still being g shock tough….and offering quad sensor tech!
I almost got this but went with frogman. I'm still 50/50. But I do find the timestamp useful and I wanted digital. This or mtg will be my next watch.
Just get mine this morning, it has been made on March 2020. big thanks to you for your detailed review, much more easy to understand that reading the manual. Really helpful !!! Fantastic reviews as always.
How can you tell when it wasmade?
@@ελευθερία-ε2ο He's mistaken.
This is how to do a perfect review. Is an absolutely beautiful watch that only Casio can do on G Shock models.
I got this watch a few months ago, new, with a big discount off MSRP; built in 2018. So, no hour hand issues. Fantastic watch.
How much and where did you buy from?
As always excellent video demonstrating everything we need to know, your video influenced me to pick one from Ebay for sub $400. Hopefully, it doesn't have the known hour handle issue! Super excited 🤞
Thanks and congrats
@@WatchGeek Got mine today, love it and with your indepth and detailed review, setting up was a breeze, thank you again!! 😎
bought this as a 2nd hand watch absolutely loving this watch and way better than the current g shock which needs recharging every few days to get the sensors work. To me once the battery needs to be charged by ac/dc, that is not the g shock I know anymore. Golden era of the g shock has gone sadly....
Good morning!! Excellent tutorial!! 😀
I love youre revieuws and other video's 😁😁 keep up the good work 😁
Straightforward and professional production. Thank you very much!
Nice video man. I love the gulfmaster.
I consider your review and other 2 videos for Gulf Master as reference and manual for my new watch.
Thanks and keep it up.
Regards
It's a really good review, explained everything. You made me see the watch into new way. What difference between this watch and Casio GQN 1000B?
Waiting for your reply.
Thanks, you probably mean GWN-1000?! If so, the difference is that this one has a depth sensor making it quad sensor, while the GWN1000 has only triple sensor technology missing the depth meter
Yes it is. Thanking for your reply. I think, it also don't have sun rise and sun set data.
@@AnandaDas-tb8ih If you know the answer why ask, idiot
Fantastic information. Thank you. This is the next one for me...
Have been using this watch for 1 year now, no complaint solid watch from G-Shock
I just got this watch.. love it but having trouble adjusting it....I'll figure it out in time.. it's not to big on my wrist... perfect for me
Hello, congratulations on the video. Which do you consider the best purchase option? Rangeman GPR-B1000 -1BER or Gulfmaster GWN-Q1000-1AER?
I am going to use it daily, the watch will be on my wrist all the time. I practice trekking, mountain biking, fishing from a boat, from the beach and from the kayak. Your opinion is important to me. I would like it to last for many years, to be resistant. Thank you
Since you'll be trekking I think the Rangeman would fit you better
In the end which one did you buy ??? I am in the same situation as yours.
I was given one of these today. So chuffed.
Crowns are cool. Great review
Thank you. Will buy.
Hello and thank you for the video, simpa! I would like to know please this model is affected by a problem on the hour hand? Is this model reliable? Thanking you. Do you know a Casio model for me to recommend which includes almost all of Casio's technologies, thank you very much.
Very nice G-Shock. I really like the blue bezel insert. I started singing the alphabet song in my head when you mentioned ABCD.👍
Haha
Beautiful explanations... well done...
Thanks 😊
what is the case made of? I,m actually having trouble deciding what to buy between mudmaster and gulfmaster
Which one did you go with?
Gulfmaster is classier i think while maintaining the function ability and resistance. Mudmaster is definitely a TANK.
I prefer the Mudmaster as it's much tougher, and I also have the Frogman, which is much more durable.
I'd like to think that the Gulfmaster is an amalgamation of the two, in terms of features, but with certain weaknesses.
Thanks for the video. Is there a Gshock model that incorporates all four sensors (ABCD) plus GPS? Also does Casio offer any models that have the ability to trace back a hiking route?
Nope.
Casio have never mastered alignment of the second hand with the outer-ring second markers for their analog range of watches. This is probably why the minute and second hands are shorter than you would normally see on a premium Swiss watch. Don't get me wrong, I do love G-Shocks but wish Casio would fix this one day. That's just about it! Great Video.
With their premium line, Oceanus they mastered the alignment better than the Swiss. But you pay a price like buying Swiss 😁
The alignment is spot on when you compare it to the likes of Seiko and Citizen quartz watches which miss the mark sometimes when you observe the seconds hand.
@@traviswalker8933Citizen almost never has this issue tbh.
The vast majority of watches they produce are mechanical, which all sweep, so why would they even need to care about hitting the mark?
It has solar panels but in the official website it says that it needs to change battery every 2 years could you please make it more clear for me ? :)
Are you sure you aren't looking at the GN-1000?
I have received (2) new ones and within several months I lose rows of pixels on my digital clock.....
Hi. Do any of the Gulf Master watches have the flyback feature? If not, do you know what g-shock watches have the feature? thanks
Some of the all analog aviator series G-Shock has thay
So as of now (2022 Feb.) these all look out of stock. Do you think this is discontinued? They are nowhere to be found.
Perhaps theyre working ona new model
They're long gone.
Good review
If the lug to lug is really 48mm I can tolerate the rest of the size. I'm looking for an ani-digi g shock that won't overhang on my wrist and this seems like an interesting option.
Try lineage?
The lug to lug on this watch is smaller than the gwn1000??
Hi, compliments for your video; sorry for the question: what do you mean by moon age ? the literary translation does not make sense in Italian language... Thanks
Moon phase, from young moon to full moon and back
@@WatchGeek ok, moon phase.... in Italian language are: new moon, firtst quarter, full moon, thirth quarter. Thanks, best regards
Still works great ?
Possibly the best watch ever made
I think the Mudmaster and Frogman are better.
Still enjoying mine in 2023!
Hi Watch Geek.
Do you think one can still get their hands on this specific black and blue model of Gulfmaster nowadays? My official shop does not sell these.
Ebay is your best bet
I wish they make another quad-sensor Gulfmaster
Yo! Great video! Does anybody know any sailors that actually use this watch IRL?
Why ? 😂
Probably not.
You are the number go to regarding watch .
Nice )
Where is that big RANGEMAN full digital display full review ?
We are waiting for it ;)
Soon 😁
I want it but I can only afford the GWN-1000B-1B version
I really want this watch. But ouch the price is hard to swallow
Ebay has some new for sub $400
@@Linuxwarlord probably with the defective hours hand, only buy these from authorized dealers with warranty bro
@@koopatoopa667 nope, perfect as it could ever be, couldn't be happier! 😎👍
@@Linuxwarlord eyy well i just got mine for 550 with the resin bracelet its realy cool
Cool
this watch.. this watch!
What other ABCD quad sensors does Casio have?
None.
I was wandering if someone knows something about adapter for nato strap for this Gulfmaster... thanks in advance
hello does the bezel turn?
No
IP coatings on bezel render it a no go. I had another Casio with that and scratch badly first day and you can never get the scratches out. It’s simply not a durable finish and will get scratched sooner or later unless you surround yourself with cotton wool. For such an expensive watch, that’s a fail Casio.
I heard you can find these for like 300 bucks these days.. I hope they make one into a gbr200 or some sort soon with solar atomic. to have everything in one watch. id prob drop a grand. lol.
And more precise
This is what the new frogman should have been.
New Frogman is much better looking.
I wonder if a future Gulfmaster will have bluetooth connectivity that will allow ABCD data to be exported to a smartphone. Now that would be cool.
This is the future replying, NO, the mufafkrs discontinued gulfmaster 😢
@@qaszim2012 Thanks for the message, Future. That sucks.
FOUND IT!.. the 7900b +the rangemaster. hurrah. $500.
1:35 the prw 2500 has both moon/tide aswell as sunrise/sunset
Edit: oops my bad sorry. It’s just that models before and after the above 👆 had sunrise and sunset. Just not this ☝️ one.
Perfect watch, nearly... why do they insist on using negative digital readout?
It has a STN display, so it's super legible.
Quero comprar um mas já procurei no Brasil e não achei igual alguém pode m ajudar pode ser de segunda mão em bom estado
And it’s analog that’s better than the range man in my opinion
John Barbara ofc because in the dark if you need to read the time at a glance/split second, the gulfmaster wins
I just wish it was all digital
Not to hate... But I think all of these oversized, ana-digi "full of sensors which I won't use like ever" Master of G watches have nothing on classic screwback square Gs (DW/GW5000 series) lasting decades... For me, they just don't look as durable and as good as screwback Gs, (maybe the frogman i guess). There was a thread on watchuseek, where guy broke the lugs on rangeman when he was doing handstand. like? really? So much for Master of G....
I agree with you on that, check out my Sunday NIST video and you'll see just how many screwbacks o have 😅
Looks like a Seiko Arnie.
How does it handle salt water
Like any other water, bit it's always good to rinse it in fresh water after that
Even scuba equipment needs to be washed/soaked in fresh water after use.
Marine-grade stainless steel eventually does stain. Also salt crystals build up in the difficult-to-access corners of equipment, which may not damage plastics/resins but it does look ugly/dirty and can interfere with mechanical moving parts.
when is G shock going to make a strap that lasts longer than two years? and how is a bit of resin worth so much? do not buy unless you want to spend another $100 every two years
Just purchase one, with 40%discount 😁😁
I don´t care what any "paid to say" Seiko engineer says. It´s a proven fact that sapphire cracks or shatters if it receives a strong impact. Mineral glass won´t.
It's typical that you conveniently ignore the thickness of Sapphire Glass when comparing it to Mineral Glass.
At the same thickness, they have around the same impact resistance.
Why on Earth would Casio bother putting Sapphire Glass on their premium Master of G watches if it's less impact resistant than Mineral Glass?
Educate yourself about material science, instead of clinging on to the same lies about Sapphire Glass, just because you're mad that your precious Rangeman uses Mineral Glass.
I just had Sabra hummus and now I’ve got diarrhea