Connect the watch to the app, set it up and turn it on Airplane mode when you are done. When you need to use any of the smart features or sync the time, simply turn off Airplane mode and connect the watch. This works really well if you have multiple colors/watches that use this app. You only need to select the watch you want then turn off Airplane mode. Choose "Time Adjust" and then "Bluetooth" to reconnect watch.
To me it’s not about battery cost. It’s about water resistance. By opening a watch once a year you compromise its water resistance unless you replace the gasket every time and pressure test it. How many people do that with their Casios? I don’t even know if you can buy a case back gasket for Casio. In a solar powered watch that problem doesn’t exist :) That’s why I find solar option pretty valuable, and it’s important especially in Casio models with those tiny little screws that are holding case back in place.
You're spot on about this watch. I think if they add solar capability and maybe limit some of the smart functions, it would be a no-brainer for many people
My wife laughs at my obsession with Casio watches and that I watch these videos. What can I say? I’m an old school digital watch nerd I guess. Love your enthusiasm and spectacularly entertaining reviews. I can’t help but smile every time I watch your videos. Subscribed!
Yep, you expressed my thoughts exact: as soon as they release a solar powered version I'll get one. And I'll gladly pay an extra for atomic time instead of the "bluetoothy" stuff. But the show, Russel, is great as usual.
I'm with you on the solar. I waited to get a Casioak for the same purpose, but I don't get the hype about atomic time. The Bluetooth syncing keeps you scarily accurate already, but adds multiple other functions, so I don't know why you'd want to pay more to do less. Just feels like a weird niche "for hard-core watch geeks only" choice.
I'll pay extra for the Bluetooth time sync than Atomic, since Atomic signals are very niche and not all country can even have the privelage to use it (wich my country is one of em)
If your phone has a constant internet connection wouldn't it be synced to an atomic clock just like the casio multiband? Still new to this stuff so is there a bigger benefit to multiband other than not needing a phone?
@spinozasdreams True, but I do not need vibration and louder alarm. (btw, in the meantime I got a new one for 75 Eur at a sale). Still, the only cool thing about the watch is the mega bright negative screen. And the bluetooth thing, along with the missing solar, really sucks😀
Hands down the most entertaining watch review I've ever seen. Subbed. As for the GDB-200, I mostly love it from what I've read and seen here, BUT I'll wait for a solar version. Got a Casioak when they first came out and regret not waiting for the solar positive display version. The GDB like this, AND solar?....Heaven.
Lovely review. Solar would be nice. A (small) nitpick - for Casio, not you Rusty - I won't be getting one until the date module catches up to the "U" series, as I HATE 'flipping' the date around here in Australia. ... Have to make do with the TVA until they do ;-)
This is the best watch show on TH-cam by a wide margin. Us Mad watch collectors will always love you Russ! Enjoy the family vacation. Much peace and love brother
Would definitely pick this up... if it were solar. I try to avoid smart watches at all costs, but this has just the very maximum amount of "smart" that I could deal with. Love the display. Add solar (with a similar price point) and I'm in!
@@zachyeoman4693 Not sure about lasting for 15 years. But it sure does last longer than non-solar batteries. Also depending on the new features i.e bluetooth function
Man, I love that high contrast display. I'm used to being frustrated with the reverse contrast LCD screen. I'd love to see that in the DW/GW5600. I don't want to pay the extra for the "Move" features in it.
The step counter is the feature I like the most. I use that a lot! It's the only thing I miss on my square G-Shock. Wish the classic ones could have that and these do! Just in a bigger case.
Great point my friend! I’m not sure how accurate it is ! I did a few test where I ran without moving my arms and then when I did and the readings were different but still!
Just got mine - went the blue as well, absolutely LOVE it! Not bothered about all the sporty functions just wanted that amazing screen and super cool case - definitely a winner ! :)
I've got a red one of these and absolutely love it. I don't use the Bluetooth features or the step counter really. But it has the best negative display I've seen and I really love how big the numerals are on the main screen. The big numbers plus the back-light make it a perfect sleeping watch for me.
Can you actually switch off the notifications and remain the other Bluetooth functions working? I heard that Bluetooth version can ping back the phone and play a sound on the phone when you can not find one, is this a function of this watch as well or its only in DWB-B5600G ?
Got my first Casio a month ago a GM-2100MF-5AER, since then I have added a GMW-B5000D-1ER and a GW-M5610U-1ER and now just ordered the GBD-200-2ER today and you are responsible lol. Fair to say you ain't my wifes favourite youtuber!!
Hi mate. The GBD-H1000 is basically a GBD-200 with solar charging, plus other features such as GPS and a heart rate sensor. It has the same fantastic display. I have 4 in different colours. My favourite is the newer red and black colourway (gbd-h1000-4a1) but they have quite a few different colours.
so i just bought a gwm5610u for the first time. got it today in the mail. i’ve had the gbd200 for just over a year i think, with every feature on, notifications, vib, beep, auto light most nights. all these features have been on the entire time, for over a year and it’s still good. i’m trying to kill the battery just to see how long it will last. but now my new daily on my wrist is the 5610u, and it will be for some time 😏
Absolutely love this channel , just literally treated myself to this watch featured . I wanted the blue but I ended up with the grey BGD 200 UU 9ER . Back in the day I had a data bank watch , I saved for months and bought it in Tenerife, the buttons on the front were flat rather like a ZX81 type keypad . On the plane it all bubbled up lol . Happy days!
I got the Black version that is also the UK version sold in the USA. The large numbers and it's esthetics were the selling points. This is my 1st G-Shock. I use it as a watch, the running features don't apply to me. A solar powered version would have been great. I work at the local airport and have logged in 30,000 steps in a single day. Bought this in September as a belated August birthday present to myself. The watch's G-Shock toughness saved my wrist from a serious fracture at work, as it was the only thing protecting me from two colliding steel luggage carts. Not a scratch to the watch. I did have a slight imprint of the wrist band in my skin for the rest of the day along with some temporary numbness and tingling. Worth every penny of the 150.00 dollars I paid for it.
I love the clear, large numeral display! Not interested in Bluetooth or step counter. (You should have worn it on your racket arm, LOL). Yes, solar would make this a "must have." Casio's website suggests the 100 can trace distance using GPS but displayed only on your phone. Can this also be true of the 200? That would be a killer function at this price point!!
Well your infectious enthusiasm for Casio has finally tipped me over the edge. I bought 3 today from Francis & Gaye. Got the yellow GA-B2100 for myself and treated my twin 17 year old boys to the murdered out version. No accounting for their taste...😂
Hello, I’ve got two of those models in my collection mainly because of the awesome display. But what I definitely do not like is the “new way” to set the watch after using Casio’s since the late 70’s and G-Shock’s since the early 90’s, I’m quite lost in my rotation. Also the countdown timer which I use a lot (for cooking) is a pain in a neck to quickly set. My dream watch would be this amazing display (which for me is the future of digital watches), with solar power, a real stop watch and the “traditional” idiot proof way to set the watch.
I've had a few hybrid watches in the past that run a similar battery. Having the watch connected to my phone all the time I would get about 6 months out of the battery. Connecting the watches every few months just to sync the time id get the 2 years. Most likely picking this one up 👍 Optimus primes head for sure
Hahahaha thank you for watching my friend! Yeah the battery life is poor but if you take your phone for instance it’ll run out of battery after 2 days! So with a screen like this and the functions/connectivity it’s not bad!
i've owned mine for about 5 months now... and i absolutely love the features and the display, what i was surprised more by was my enjoying the use of the bluetooth functions and getting alerts to messages and calls and such. as a g-shock i know i have something concrete and dependable, but seriously the display is killer 9/10 would recommend 100%
@@strikenryken it’s currently on the wrist and she’s sharp as ever I haven’t seen any issues so far … I think they said it’ll last about three years so yeh it’s pretty great
@@danielmelo3648 i keep the notifications on silent, calls on vibrate and the same with work plans... so half the time i dont catch the notifications since im not looking at my watch, but the ones a catch if i feel my phone vibrate in my pocket and dont want to pull it out...very useful
Been having my eye on this watch since their release. Casio really has a winner with this one, well done all around! Retro-Modern for sure 😂 Great show, Russell!
@@jeffreylebowski1240 no still haven't pulled the trigger. It appears as though I've started getting into vintage and that's where my money disappears to 😂
I bought one of these 10 days ago (the off-white one) and I really like it. I've disconnected all the notifications, and just use the Bluetooth to sync the time. It's one of the very few G-Shocks that you set to vibrate for the alarms and countdown timer -- a huge plus in noisy places (like the kitchen). It can't replace the GW-5000 in my heart, but I'm likely to wear it more.
points to Casio for trying to balance its core features with newer functions of smartwatches (maybe they'll find a happy balance one day?) First, thanks for doing this review. I am very interested in how they expand on the design/color choices with this model. Second, if they can make this indistructable, they can make it solar!!! Lastly, I would be curious to see your long-term review on this to see if your opinion changes.
One more thing about the display is that it is a reflective light display (as opposed to backlight display), so the more you exposed the display to the light (eg; sunlight), the more legible the display becomes!
I agree the 5610 is quite boss, but I'm surprised you haven't switched over to the 5610-U. Besides the backlight changing to an awful white led instead of the good old famous green luminescence. It has so many cool upgrades. Being able to run a stopwatch or countdown timer and still see the current actual time is something I've been waiting for in a G-Shock solar atomic square for quite a long time. Your videos are really well done, keep up the great work! I appreciate the content!
backlight was very battery consuming and fading by time. 1.5 seconds lit vs 3 senconds for LED, if i'm not wrong. I find going LT (LED) a good step vs EL. Old is more glamorous, but less practical, imho. x d
Hello, I like your style and your review. In relation to the GBD-100 and 200 models, I expect Casio to make some improvements (features that used to be on older models), like including 1/100 second stopwatch and activating auto light simply by holding the light button for 2 seconds), and the function stays as long as I need (not just for 12 hours), and of course include solar power.
Excellent review, great details, right to the point, excellent sense of humor as it kept me entertained and tuned in to watch from start to finish. I’ve just made the purchase on this watch as I’m happy to have watched your review after the purchase, makes me feel confident and comfortable to collect and Sport another Casio G-Shock. thank you so much for your time upon sharing this review… A+all the way.
Got this exact model a month or so ago. I just loved the design and mip display linking it to my phone for running works well. Strap is great. There are some annoying parts of the module like the auto light only lasting 6 hours.
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR yep if they made this solar and upgraded the middle it'd be awesome. I love the mip display and how it's so legible in any light so great for training.
they said you need to set the auto light everyday? you can't make a schedule? I'm ok with the 6hr limit coz you see you only need auto light mode from probably 6pm to 12noon. unless you are still awake 12noon past. then you need more. lol but setting it everyday is just shit.
The display on these is awesome but swapping out the battery every 12 months would be annoying. So come on casio pull your fingers out and give us a solar version 😉
Great review mate! Like most others here, I'd by it in a heartbeat IF it goes solar. Don't need all that fitness stuff on my watch, if I wanted that, I'd buy a Fitbit...or something 🙄 Love just about everything else about this watch. 👍
Great review Russ, haven’t seen any other reviews on this watch. That screen is pretty sweet. I think if G Shock is looking to take away some of Apple’s customers, more user friendly notifications and solar power would definitely make people look at this. Not having to charge a smart watch every night would definitely be a benefit. 👍🏻
This is an awesome G-Shock the only turn off for me was the absence of a tough solar option, it could have been more awesome if casio had given the tough solar option as well
Do you have any experience with the solar function on Casio watches? I'm tied between this and the 5610, but I work inside more than outside so I'm not sure if the solar would be much of a benefit to me. I prefer the better screen of the 200 as well.
@@Trippsy05 your 'working inside or outside' doesn't matter with its solar power. Its solar panel generates power/energy even from weak light sources like flourescent lamps.
The lime green one is the pick of the bunch! I've had one for about 6 months and I love it! The display is probably the best I've seen on a G-SHOCK, VERY easy to read.
I agree, i have the same opinion like you. I like the appearance and the screen, these are the reasons that i would buy this watch. Also i have the GW-M5610, and i like it a lot, and i wear it every day, and i subscribed because i like your style.
The fluorescent green one with the screen or the blue one with the screen are almost perfect, save the notifications. I have a black GBD-800 but recently bought the JDM version in yellow with black - makes me think of Empacher racing boats. I wanted a yellow Casio step counter but if only it had the screen of the GBD-200. Man, Casio’s the best. Love that display case!
I own the G-Lide GBX-100 which uses this same module, I bought it in 2021…..the battery is still going strong even with the Bluetooth on. G-Shocks are surprising
Bought mine when they first came out. Bought it with good intentions trying to shift a bit of lockdown weight. Wore it for about a week and it’s been in the drawer ever since!
I love ur style and animation. We think alike about not connecting to my phone. I'm a subscriber now😃 I like all the points both negative and positive that u highlighted in this video. Awesome review!!
This will be my next watch. I don't like fiddling with my smart watch and all I want is a step counter and a battery once a year sounds fine to me compared to charging it every 3 days.
Love the fast moving car sound effect when the old casios came onto the screen at the beginning! I recommend you use that sound everytime a digital watch comes into the frame in every future video :D
Cool display and colour and great review MWC - for a MIP screen G-SHOCK I think I prefer the GBX-100 (also known as GLIDE for some reason!) which has some smart tech but all the good MIP stuff + tide/moon phase/sunrise/sunset - useful info if you surf/sail or live on the coast!!👍🌊🏄♂️
I own GG1000, but looks gigantic on my wrist. Just got the GBD200, looks fantastic & very light on the wrist. Guess I'm going to wear this for a long long time. Thanks for the review!
I love the cyberpunkish style it has, like a HUD on your screen that monitors your stats. And this watch is the most comfortable watch I own, probably the only watch I can wear during workouts. Went with the black one, it's a killer.
One day when Casio finally nails this smartwatch type it would kill a lot of smartwatches out there. They already nailed the battery life part, 1 year is huge!
This by far the best looking G-Shock in my opinion. It could even be slightly smaller, to fit a Retro watch, and would look a bit better, but still looks nice :).
The white version is like out of Star Wars or Space Odyssey - cool clean. I will wait for the solar and radio version, but at 70 I need a bigger screen and louder too.
Just got the green one, love the display and just using it for time only, didnt care the steps tracker and notification features. the display is awesome, similar to Garmin Instinct
Hopefully you see this but I had a quick question. Have you noticed if the mip screen on your watch pulses/flickers? Noticed mine does and found a few posts online talking about it. Thank you man.
I got the g-lide which is essentially the same exact watch, just with a metal bezel, and it tells the tide, moon, and what time the sun comes up and down. It was a bit fiddly with connecting via Bluetooth, and the notifications were very annoying, I got EVERY SINGLE NOTIFICATION. I hate that I couldn't change it to only text messages, or important notifications. So I just turned off notifications. I prefer the vibration over the loud beep, more discreet while changing settings during class or in any quiet place where you don't want to interrupt the quietness. The 200m water resistantce is really nice while snorkeling, scuba diving, or any other water sport. In my own opinion, the g-lide (gbx-100) models of g-shock a 8.5/10.
I have a tactical black version of this watch, this is the only smartwatch ill wear on my wrist. No Apple, Galaxy or Garmin smartwatch for me!. I won't even use the Smart features very much, I just like the MIP display and the step tracker. The backlight and vibration feature is pretty cool too.
Great review. I almost bought the GBD200 based on your review, but got the GBX100 instead. I liked the aesthetics better. Much better looking than the GBD200. Same MIP display, step/activity counter, dual time, Bluetooth connection plus a moon/tide graph. I only use the Bluetooth connection to sync the time to my phone, but I disabled the notifications and semi-smart watch functions. It took me a while to get used to it, but I love the watch. My only gripe is that you can't set the seconds when setting the time manually. You have to pair it to your phone so it can time sync. Aside from that, it's one of my fave G-Shocks.
You’ve sold me on this one MWC! (Even if it is a year later). Placed an order with Francis & Gaye for the blue one too - couldn’t do it via the website as their codes didn’t work so sorted a nice discount direct and referenced your excellent advertising. Love the channel and have been binging your Casio vids. I, like a lot of people, was tempted to hold out for a solar one but given the leanings towards smarter watches rather than this hybrid, I’m wondering if they’ll actually release the square solar mip that we all crave. I kinda doubt it now. This will scratch the itch for now though. Love the vids. Not surprised how quickly your channel is growing. All you need is Ed the Duck and a broom cupboard 😊
Hi MWC, stumbled across your channel when looking at watch reviews for G shock watches. Love your enthusiasm and content when reviewing the watches. I think I'm at the early stages of embarking on my own G shock journey...thanks for the videos
Just ordered this based on your great review, not seen a watch video so entertaining. Stormtrooper Grey seems to come from the states so opted for the blue, pumped for the screen!
I like the look of this as a G-Shock square fan, but I would never connect it to the app. I just want the toughness, clearer display and I like the button at the front to use the light. Perfect.
Connect the watch to the app, set it up and turn it on Airplane mode when you are done. When you need to use any of the smart features or sync the time, simply turn off Airplane mode and connect the watch. This works really well if you have multiple colors/watches that use this app. You only need to select the watch you want then turn off Airplane mode. Choose "Time Adjust" and then "Bluetooth" to reconnect watch.
Thanks Dan this is really helpful!!!
Perfect
Dumb question but can you still adjust the time, date without Bluetooth?
what does the airport mode do?
@@serlolol teleports you to the airport
You're spot on Russell! The display is pretty cool, they just need to take away the smartwatch part and add solar instead. Casio is a great brand.
Totally my friend!! I quite like the step tracker but that is independent to just the watch also!
Why battery is so unliked ? It only cost 2 euros, seems pretty good for 1 year of full utilisation no ? I'm asking seriously
@@HowardSail that’s a great point! When we have to charge our phones every day ! I think we have been to spoilt with Casio’s solar powered beauties
To me it’s not about battery cost. It’s about water resistance. By opening a watch once a year you compromise its water resistance unless you replace the gasket every time and pressure test it. How many people do that with their Casios? I don’t even know if you can buy a case back gasket for Casio. In a solar powered watch that problem doesn’t exist :) That’s why I find solar option pretty valuable, and it’s important especially in Casio models with those tiny little screws that are holding case back in place.
@@vwlukas oh for sure i didn't think about this point, that make sense now, can a casio partner take care of the battery change?
You're spot on about this watch. I think if they add solar capability and maybe limit some of the smart functions, it would be a no-brainer for many people
My wife laughs at my obsession with Casio watches and that I watch these videos. What can I say? I’m an old school digital watch nerd I guess. Love your enthusiasm and spectacularly entertaining reviews. I can’t help but smile every time I watch your videos. Subscribed!
Very kind Dave!!! Yes we are alike! Wife just doesn’t understand!!!!!!!!!;)
Yep, you expressed my thoughts exact: as soon as they release a solar powered version I'll get one. And I'll gladly pay an extra for atomic time instead of the "bluetoothy" stuff. But the show, Russel, is great as usual.
i'm not the only one then haha
I'm with you on the solar. I waited to get a Casioak for the same purpose, but I don't get the hype about atomic time. The Bluetooth syncing keeps you scarily accurate already, but adds multiple other functions, so I don't know why you'd want to pay more to do less. Just feels like a weird niche "for hard-core watch geeks only" choice.
I'll pay extra for the Bluetooth time sync than Atomic, since Atomic signals are very niche and not all country can even have the privelage to use it (wich my country is one of em)
If your phone has a constant internet connection wouldn't it be synced to an atomic clock just like the casio multiband? Still new to this stuff so is there a bigger benefit to multiband other than not needing a phone?
@spinozasdreams True, but I do not need vibration and louder alarm. (btw, in the meantime I got a new one for 75 Eur at a sale). Still, the only cool thing about the watch is the mega bright negative screen. And the bluetooth thing, along with the missing solar, really sucks😀
Hands down the most entertaining watch review I've ever seen. Subbed. As for the GDB-200, I mostly love it from what I've read and seen here, BUT I'll wait for a solar version. Got a Casioak when they first came out and regret not waiting for the solar positive display version. The GDB like this, AND solar?....Heaven.
Nice review Russell! Definitely a must for Casioholics because of the display if nothing else. Cheers mate!
Hellooooooooooooo Jodi, both of you should add the Casio W-219h to the best Casios under 25$. Check ‘em out
Absolutely agree Jody!!
Toughest smart watch out there
Lovely review. Solar would be nice. A (small) nitpick - for Casio, not you Rusty - I won't be getting one until the date module catches up to the "U" series, as I HATE 'flipping' the date around here in Australia.
... Have to make do with the TVA until they do ;-)
yall should have a cage fight (for no reason) then each get a corresponding tattoo
This is the best watch show on TH-cam by a wide margin. Us Mad watch collectors will always love you Russ! Enjoy the family vacation. Much peace and love brother
Would definitely pick this up... if it were solar. I try to avoid smart watches at all costs, but this has just the very maximum amount of "smart" that I could deal with. Love the display. Add solar (with a similar price point) and I'm in!
You do know the solar gshock ones needs solar battery replacement as much as the non-solar powered gshocks?
@@oneyedthinghow? Explain more
@@oneyedthingyou only need to replace tough solar batteries once every 15ish years though
@@zachyeoman4693
Not sure about lasting for 15 years. But it sure does last longer than non-solar batteries. Also depending on the new features i.e bluetooth function
Man, I love that high contrast display. I'm used to being frustrated with the reverse contrast LCD screen. I'd love to see that in the DW/GW5600. I don't want to pay the extra for the "Move" features in it.
The step counter is the feature I like the most. I use that a lot! It's the only thing I miss on my square G-Shock. Wish the classic ones could have that and these do! Just in a bigger case.
Great point my friend! I’m not sure how accurate it is ! I did a few test where I ran without moving my arms and then when I did and the readings were different but still!
It seems consistent with the way I walk. Not sure how accurate, but for a step tracker consistency is the most important.
I just picked up mine 3 days ago and living it. With my aging eye vision the bigger vivid display is great.
Congrats my friend!
I've had the blue one too for almost a year now. Great watch! You're review hit all the bullet points. Good job! 👍🏽
Just got mine - went the blue as well, absolutely LOVE it! Not bothered about all the sporty functions just wanted that amazing screen and super cool case - definitely a winner ! :)
Can you switch off the notifications but leave the other Bluetooth functions working?
@@romanr.b.7821 I’m not sure TBH I don’t use any of the Bluetooth functions or anything - I just use it as a watch :) one of my faves
Just recently bought my first G shock and I love it. I honestly slept on G shock and didn’t give them the time of day I should have
I was like you my friend till I bought the 5610! Now could happily buy another 10 more!!;)
I bought this one for work, I’m a joiner, and it’s absolutely brilliant. It can take a beating and comes back for more.
10/10
I've got a red one of these and absolutely love it. I don't use the Bluetooth features or the step counter really. But it has the best negative display I've seen and I really love how big the numerals are on the main screen. The big numbers plus the back-light make it a perfect sleeping watch for me.
Absolutely agree my friend! The screen is that good it made me smile when I saw it for the first time!
Can you actually switch off the notifications and remain the other Bluetooth functions working?
I heard that Bluetooth version can ping back the phone and play a sound on the phone when you can not find one, is this a function of this watch as well or its only in DWB-B5600G ?
Got my first Casio a month ago a GM-2100MF-5AER, since then I have added a GMW-B5000D-1ER and a GW-M5610U-1ER and now just ordered the GBD-200-2ER today and you are responsible lol. Fair to say you ain't my wifes favourite youtuber!!
Hi mate. The GBD-H1000 is basically a GBD-200 with solar charging, plus other features such as GPS and a heart rate sensor. It has the same fantastic display. I have 4 in different colours. My favourite is the newer red and black colourway (gbd-h1000-4a1) but they have quite a few different colours.
Yes my friend you are right! Loads of tech! Huge watches though man!
0:03 I believe he thought it was ugly hahah
I just watched this video, and before it ended I purchased one of these beauties on eBay.. then I watched the vid again.. pure awesomeness 👍🏻
Superlative show yet again Russell! If Casio ever adds solar power to this GBD-200 then I'll be onboard immediately. Cheers mate!
Same. Simple look, simple funtions. Shame it lacks tough solar😢
so i just bought a gwm5610u for the first time. got it today in the mail. i’ve had the gbd200 for just over a year i think, with every feature on, notifications, vib, beep, auto light most nights. all these features have been on the entire time, for over a year and it’s still good. i’m trying to kill the battery just to see how long it will last. but now my new daily on my wrist is the 5610u, and it will be for some time 😏
Absolutely love this channel , just literally treated myself to this watch featured . I wanted the blue but I ended up with the grey BGD 200 UU 9ER . Back in the day I had a data bank watch , I saved for months and bought it in Tenerife, the buttons on the front were flat rather like a ZX81 type keypad . On the plane it all bubbled up lol . Happy days!
Thank you so much for finding the channel! All the best to you Cory!!
Same to you
*GBD
I got the Black version that is also the UK version sold in the USA. The large numbers and it's esthetics were the selling points. This is my 1st G-Shock. I use it as a watch, the running features don't apply to me. A solar powered version would have been great. I work at the local airport and have logged in 30,000 steps in a single day. Bought this in September as a belated August birthday present to myself.
The watch's G-Shock toughness saved my wrist from a serious fracture at work, as it was the only thing protecting me from two colliding steel luggage carts. Not a scratch to the watch. I did have a slight imprint of the wrist band in my skin for the rest of the day along with some temporary numbness and tingling. Worth every penny of the 150.00 dollars I paid for it.
I just got the black one 2 days ago….
So yes get the new Casio. I didn’t link it to my phone but I love the watch….
Absolutely I’ll be doing the same now my friend!
I love the clear, large numeral display! Not interested in Bluetooth or step counter. (You should have worn it on your racket arm, LOL). Yes, solar would make this a "must have."
Casio's website suggests the 100 can trace distance using GPS but displayed only on your phone. Can this also be true of the 200? That would be a killer function at this price point!!
Bugger that for a lark! Lol love it , this watch killed my phone battery also when it was connected via Bluetooth in New York so I switched it off 😎
Well your infectious enthusiasm for Casio has finally tipped me over the edge. I bought 3 today from Francis & Gaye. Got the yellow GA-B2100 for myself and treated my twin 17 year old boys to the murdered out version. No accounting for their taste...😂
Hello, I’ve got two of those models in my collection mainly because of the awesome display.
But what I definitely do not like is the “new way” to set the watch after using Casio’s since the late 70’s and G-Shock’s since the early 90’s, I’m quite lost in my rotation.
Also the countdown timer which I use a lot (for cooking) is a pain in a neck to quickly set.
My dream watch would be this amazing display (which for me is the future of digital watches), with solar power, a real stop watch and the “traditional” idiot proof way to set the watch.
Buying this watch purely because this dude! Solid video!
Appreciate you watching Tom!!! You got it yet? Let me know y’thoughts!!!
I've had a few hybrid watches in the past that run a similar battery. Having the watch connected to my phone all the time I would get about 6 months out of the battery. Connecting the watches every few months just to sync the time id get the 2 years. Most likely picking this one up 👍 Optimus primes head for sure
Hahahaha thank you for watching my friend! Yeah the battery life is poor but if you take your phone for instance it’ll run out of battery after 2 days! So with a screen like this and the functions/connectivity it’s not bad!
Great review, does this watch viberates while call/ text notification. Please reply?
Yes it does my friend
Nice one. I avoid smart watches as a rule but this being a Gshock gets my vote. Great show as ever. 😁🎾🎾🎾🎾
It’s a good’n this one Jim!
My only smart watch if you can it that is a tom tom GPS running watch
DONT avoid with technology Jim
Started following this channel quite recently and already loving it.
Appreciate that a lot!!! Come and say hello in 20 minutes my friend! Going live!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Hahah I am not going anywhere 💪💪💪
i've owned mine for about 5 months now... and i absolutely love the features and the display, what i was surprised more by was my enjoying the use of the bluetooth functions and getting alerts to messages and calls and such. as a g-shock i know i have something concrete and dependable, but seriously the display is killer
9/10 would recommend 100%
How’s your Battery holding up?
@@strikenryken it’s currently on the wrist and she’s sharp as ever I haven’t seen any issues so far … I think they said it’ll last about three years so yeh it’s pretty great
Man, how don't you get a lot of notifications about everything?
@@danielmelo3648 i keep the notifications on silent, calls on vibrate and the same with work plans... so half the time i dont catch the notifications since im not looking at my watch, but the ones a catch if i feel my phone vibrate in my pocket and dont want to pull it out...very useful
Thinking on ordering one does it vibrate when you get a notification
I got one of these new squares a few months ago and I've been loving the run tracking feature. Two quick button pushes and I'm off to the races.
Been having my eye on this watch since their release. Casio really has a winner with this one, well done all around! Retro-Modern for sure 😂
Great show, Russell!
Thanks so much for watching Jason! Definitely retro modern!!! Hahahahaha
Did you ever pick one up?
@@jeffreylebowski1240 no still haven't pulled the trigger. It appears as though I've started getting into vintage and that's where my money disappears to 😂
@@Watch4Jay omg! Same with me! I’ve been picking up vintage pieces way more lately lol
I bought one of these 10 days ago (the off-white one) and I really like it. I've disconnected all the notifications, and just use the Bluetooth to sync the time. It's one of the very few G-Shocks that you set to vibrate for the alarms and countdown timer -- a huge plus in noisy places (like the kitchen). It can't replace the GW-5000 in my heart, but I'm likely to wear it more.
Thank you for watching my friend! I’ve stopped notifications to! Much happier!
points to Casio for trying to balance its core features with newer functions of smartwatches (maybe they'll find a happy balance one day?) First, thanks for doing this review. I am very interested in how they expand on the design/color choices with this model. Second, if they can make this indistructable, they can make it solar!!! Lastly, I would be curious to see your long-term review on this to see if your opinion changes.
My guess is a solar beauty is coming P C
The GBD-100 has the same display and includes sun, moon, and tide information. Great for planning outdoor activities.
What I’m waiting for is a solar Casio Duro! Like why the hell not. It would be well worth the money.
It would be well worth them making it to Jack!!!
One more thing about the display is that it is a reflective light display (as opposed to backlight display), so the more you exposed the display to the light (eg; sunlight), the more legible the display becomes!
Superb knowledge nugget my friend!
I agree the 5610 is quite boss, but I'm surprised you haven't switched over to the 5610-U. Besides the backlight changing to an awful white led instead of the good old famous green luminescence. It has so many cool upgrades. Being able to run a stopwatch or countdown timer and still see the current actual time is something I've been waiting for in a G-Shock solar atomic square for quite a long time. Your videos are really well done, keep up the great work! I appreciate the content!
backlight was very battery consuming and fading by time. 1.5 seconds lit vs 3 senconds for LED, if i'm not wrong. I find going LT (LED) a good step vs EL. Old is more glamorous, but less practical, imho. x d
No in last long for over 10 year and I besure that the old one is one of the classic no gimic at all it original green el
You've just sold me on the watch I bought on a whim. I didn't know about the notifications feature, but this watch is fabulous!
Superb my friend!
Hello, I like your style and your review.
In relation to the GBD-100 and 200 models, I expect Casio to make some improvements (features that used to be on older models), like including 1/100 second stopwatch and activating auto light simply by holding the light button for 2 seconds), and the function stays as long as I need (not just for 12 hours), and of course include solar power.
I agree my friend!;)
Excellent review, great details, right to the point, excellent sense of humor as it kept me entertained and tuned in to watch from start to finish. I’ve just made the purchase on this watch as I’m happy to have watched your review after the purchase, makes me feel confident and comfortable to collect and Sport another Casio G-Shock.
thank you so much for your time upon sharing this review…
A+all the way.
Got this exact model a month or so ago. I just loved the design and mip display linking it to my phone for running works well. Strap is great. There are some annoying parts of the module like the auto light only lasting 6 hours.
Yeah the auto light is frustrating! Don’t get that with my 5610 solar?
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR yep if they made this solar and upgraded the middle it'd be awesome. I love the mip display and how it's so legible in any light so great for training.
@@micksumo Sort of like a GBD-2000, like the already existing GBD-1000?
they said you need to set the auto light everyday?
you can't make a schedule?
I'm ok with the 6hr limit coz you see you only need auto light mode from probably 6pm to 12noon. unless you are still awake 12noon past. then you need more. lol
but setting it everyday is just shit.
The watch looks amazing!! The beep delay is a deal breaker though. Wanted to know if the beep delay is specific to the model that you received?
The display on these is awesome but swapping out the battery every 12 months would be annoying. So come on casio pull your fingers out and give us a solar version 😉
Great point Simon!!
Got one today! Loving it. But do I still keep the notifications on? Since there could be battery issue as u rightly stated.
Great review mate!
Like most others here, I'd by it in a heartbeat IF it goes solar. Don't need all that fitness stuff on my watch, if I wanted that, I'd buy a Fitbit...or something 🙄
Love just about everything else about this watch. 👍
Well said Chris!!
Hi Russel, great review. Are the features on the 200 the same as the 100? Just a different case? Thanks
That is an awesome looking G-Shock and the screen is mega 👌 not a bad price for the features you get either!
A retro modern stunnahhhh!
Yes James!! Worth it for sure!!!!
If and when this G-Shock is solar powered I will buy it.
Great review!
Good call!
Great review Russ, haven’t seen any other reviews on this watch. That screen is pretty sweet. I think if G Shock is looking to take away some of Apple’s customers, more user friendly notifications and solar power would definitely make people look at this. Not having to charge a smart watch every night would definitely be a benefit. 👍🏻
Only found you via a tgv video last week . Really enjoying the slightly different take on watches. Much more upbeat . Addictive viewing .
This is an awesome G-Shock the only turn off for me was the absence of a tough solar option, it could have been more awesome if casio had given the tough solar option as well
Do you have any experience with the solar function on Casio watches? I'm tied between this and the 5610, but I work inside more than outside so I'm not sure if the solar would be much of a benefit to me. I prefer the better screen of the 200 as well.
@@Trippsy05 your 'working inside or outside' doesn't matter with its solar power. Its solar panel generates power/energy even from weak light sources like flourescent lamps.
I love the look of this. Extremely good negative display. One of these with solar would be great.
Russ i am GBD-200 Readyyyyyy it arrived today im lovin the screen looks even better on the wrist 👍
Congrats my friend!!! Wear it in good health!!
Hi Russell, Great show as always !! Wanted to know your choice of CASIO G Shock : GWM 5610 or GWM 5610U & why so ?
Just had to watch this one again as decided I needed a cheaper but amazing looking digi for work PLUS that screen is the best I've seen yet.
The lime green one is the pick of the bunch! I've had one for about 6 months and I love it! The display is probably the best I've seen on a G-SHOCK, VERY easy to read.
I agree, i have the same opinion like you. I like the appearance and the screen, these are the reasons that i would buy this watch. Also i have the GW-M5610, and i like it a lot, and i wear it every day, and i subscribed because i like your style.
The fluorescent green one with the screen or the blue one with the screen are almost perfect, save the notifications. I have a black GBD-800 but recently bought the JDM version in yellow with black - makes me think of Empacher racing boats. I wanted a yellow Casio step counter but if only it had the screen of the GBD-200. Man, Casio’s the best. Love that display case!
I own the G-Lide GBX-100 which uses this same module, I bought it in 2021…..the battery is still going strong even with the Bluetooth on. G-Shocks are surprising
Bought mine when they first came out. Bought it with good intentions trying to shift a bit of lockdown weight. Wore it for about a week and it’s been in the drawer ever since!
I love ur style and animation. We think alike about not connecting to my phone. I'm a subscriber now😃 I like all the points both negative and positive that u highlighted in this video. Awesome review!!
I appreciate this a lot my friend thank you!
Great review mate, bought this watch for my 12yr son in January, he loves it.👍👍👍🇬🇧🇦🇺
Who wouldn’t!!! Just have a spare battery ready!;)
Super review! The disappointing thing is Casio took away the hourly chime😢 from this model!
A true watch guy! Being practical is always better.
Cheers Brandon
This will be my next watch. I don't like fiddling with my smart watch and all I want is a step counter and a battery once a year sounds fine to me compared to charging it every 3 days.
Same here, so tired of charging my apple watch every day... I just got the GBD200, the black one.
Nice review mate .Can i know the battery changing pricing?
It’s about £2 to change it!
Love the fast moving car sound effect when the old casios came onto the screen at the beginning!
I recommend you use that sound everytime a digital watch comes into the frame in every future video :D
Cool display and colour and great review MWC - for a MIP screen G-SHOCK I think I prefer the GBX-100 (also known as GLIDE for some reason!) which has some smart tech but all the good MIP stuff + tide/moon phase/sunrise/sunset - useful info if you surf/sail or live on the coast!!👍🌊🏄♂️
I own GG1000, but looks gigantic on my wrist. Just got the GBD200, looks fantastic & very light on the wrist. Guess I'm going to wear this for a long long time. Thanks for the review!
Just got it today for work. Next gen Mip screen. Don't need anything else just like you only need time and date. Great upgrade on style and strap too!
I love the cyberpunkish style it has, like a HUD on your screen that monitors your stats. And this watch is the most comfortable watch I own, probably the only watch I can wear during workouts.
Went with the black one, it's a killer.
One day when Casio finally nails this smartwatch type it would kill a lot of smartwatches out there.
They already nailed the battery life part, 1 year is huge!
Thanks for watching my friend!
Thanks for the video mate! I bought the watch just for the display after watching this video.
Absolutely!!! Nice one Sean! Hope your enjoying it!
This by far the best looking G-Shock in my opinion. It could even be slightly smaller, to fit a Retro watch, and would look a bit better, but still looks nice :).
Thanks for watching my friend! If it was the size of the 5600 it would be even more a winner!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Awesome facial expressions, really enjoyed the vid. till the end hahaha very funny!. :D Cheers
The white version is like out of Star Wars or Space Odyssey - cool clean.
I will wait for the solar and radio version, but at 70 I need a bigger screen and louder too.
Just got the green one, love the display and just using it for time only, didnt care the steps tracker and notification features. the display is awesome, similar to Garmin Instinct
Cool Casio minus all the connectivity crap! Thanks for the review bud. All the best!
Incredible video! Can I swim with it? Does it measure how much I swam or how much distance I ve made running?
200 WR!!!! I’d imagine it would clock your steps while swimming ! I mean it’s on your wrist!!! How would it know you weren’t running but swimming
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR is it waterproof?
@@danielfernandofranciscosouza absolutely
Hopefully you see this but I had a quick question. Have you noticed if the mip screen on your watch pulses/flickers? Noticed mine does and found a few posts online talking about it. Thank you man.
Hello my friend. No I have to say I haven’t seen it. It only happens on film. Sometimes these screens don’t like the frames per second rate!
I got the g-lide which is essentially the same exact watch, just with a metal bezel, and it tells the tide, moon, and what time the sun comes up and down. It was a bit fiddly with connecting via Bluetooth, and the notifications were very annoying, I got EVERY SINGLE NOTIFICATION. I hate that I couldn't change it to only text messages, or important notifications. So I just turned off notifications. I prefer the vibration over the loud beep, more discreet while changing settings during class or in any quiet place where you don't want to interrupt the quietness. The 200m water resistantce is really nice while snorkeling, scuba diving, or any other water sport. In my own opinion, the g-lide (gbx-100) models of g-shock a 8.5/10.
I have a tactical black version of this watch, this is the only smartwatch ill wear on my wrist.
No Apple, Galaxy or Garmin smartwatch for me!.
I won't even use the Smart features very much, I just like the MIP display and the step tracker.
The backlight and vibration feature is pretty cool too.
Me too. I just switched the casio. Wanted a minimalism life, and tired of charging the apple watch. For once my watch has more battery life than me!!
i never considered this modern gshock, bcos i think i dont really need smartwatch, but now i do, especially its a gshock! thanks TMWC
Great review. I almost bought the GBD200 based on your review, but got the GBX100 instead. I liked the aesthetics better. Much better looking than the GBD200. Same MIP display, step/activity counter, dual time, Bluetooth connection plus a moon/tide graph. I only use the Bluetooth connection to sync the time to my phone, but I disabled the notifications and semi-smart watch functions. It took me a while to get used to it, but I love the watch. My only gripe is that you can't set the seconds when setting the time manually. You have to pair it to your phone so it can time sync. Aside from that, it's one of my fave G-Shocks.
Such an informative video, thanks a lot. I have one on order but wanted to see the ins and outs before it gets here.
I’m getting another one!!
I think it is a fab watch for a traditional watch use. I have never been too keen on negative displays even though it is a MIP
Agree totally superDaD!
You’ve sold me on this one MWC! (Even if it is a year later). Placed an order with Francis & Gaye for the blue one too - couldn’t do it via the website as their codes didn’t work so sorted a nice discount direct and referenced your excellent advertising. Love the channel and have been binging your Casio vids. I, like a lot of people, was tempted to hold out for a solar one but given the leanings towards smarter watches rather than this hybrid, I’m wondering if they’ll actually release the square solar mip that we all crave. I kinda doubt it now. This will scratch the itch for now though. Love the vids. Not surprised how quickly your channel is growing. All you need is Ed the Duck and a broom cupboard 😊
Thank you for yrs great introduction, yrs clip are the only one wouldn’t make me sleep, btw u remind me Jack Black
Joe! Appreciate you stopping by my friend!
How accurate is the step counter? Does it beat smart watches ?
I used to have a tubby drummer that did more steps than me in the week and hardly walked ! He had an Apple Watch!!!! This is pretty accurate!
Great vids. Just Subbed! Question: does the watch vibrate when the alarm sounds and is it strong enough to wake you up?
excellent review, clean speech no cursing very rare i approve 👍 subscribed
Thank you my friend!!
Hi MWC, stumbled across your channel when looking at watch reviews for G shock watches. Love your enthusiasm and content when reviewing the watches. I think I'm at the early stages of embarking on my own G shock journey...thanks for the videos
Just ordered this based on your great review, not seen a watch video so entertaining. Stormtrooper Grey seems to come from the states so opted for the blue, pumped for the screen!
I like the look of this as a G-Shock square fan, but I would never connect it to the app. I just want the toughness, clearer display and I like the button at the front to use the light. Perfect.
After watching your video I ordered this watch ⌚ online Amazon. Can you please let me know how to check whether it is genuine?
There aren’t any fake MIP display GShocks my friend