When I reported to my first ship 25 years ago, my Chief told to get two things that I would need by my side 24/7. A leatherman pocket tool, and g-shock. I wore a square g shock and leatherman tool every day of my 24 year Navy career. They got me through 6 overseas deployments on ships and a boots on ground deployment with the Army in 2008. They are reliable, rugged, and accurate. I can’t say enough good things about these watches.
Unfortunately new leathermens are shit compared to the old ones. SAK on the other hand are still the best thing money can buy. Carry a swiss champ every day.
never buy a gshock. you'll never be able to justify buying another watch. ive been waiting for damn gshock to die on me so i can go shopping for a different watch. waiting for the battery to die, but its a frickin solar... damn!
As an owner of 9 G's, I can promise you that whichever model you choose, you really cannot go wrong. If it says G Shock, it is a Winner! Great video sir!
@K-M: Actually there's tons of fake G-Shocks out there ( :-( ), so I'd make sure the item is the genuine-article first. (Even the counterfeit-GShocks say "G-Shock" on them :-( . Unfortunately :-( ).
I have one of the new steel case gshocks. It makes me laugh when I clumsily hit it off something and the only damage is to whatever I hit. If only all watches could be so robust.
In my time as a firefighter, the only watch I wore was a G-Shock. I beat the crap out of a couple different ones and neither of them died on me. A quality tough product! No matter what automatic watch I own, there is always a G-Shock or 3 in my watch box. Currently own a GW 5000-1JF and a 35th anniversary square.
Once you go G-Shock, you'll never turn back to ordinary watch. There's so much model to collect. Rangeman, Mudman, Gulfman, Gulfmaster, Mudmaster, GravityMaster, Frogman, G-Steel, MT-G, MR-G, including ordinary G-Shock models like DW-5600, DW-6900, GA-700, GA-800, Anniversary models etc.
So technically my Casio F-91w is not a g-shock, however, I think you all get my point. What is your favorite g-shock watch that you have owned or you would like to own?
Teddy Baldassarre I own four G-shocks all of which I’ve bought to have at work (automotive mechanics). You simply can’t break the things; you just get bored with it and buy another one lol
My most useful watch is the gshock model with Tide/Moon/Compass/Solar Charging. Approx 13 yrs old now and still going strong without having to change the capacitor. Its not my favourite cos it is ugly as heck and looks like a Michael Bay Transformer on my wrist. But dang, if you live in the Pacific Northwest BC, it is gonna be hella useful.
I have 2 G shocks in my collection the all black DW-5600BBN-1ER and my 26 year old BG-320 which still looks as good as new. All this time and I never knew what G shock stood for. Thanks for another great video
Since I got my GShock watches, I lost apettite to buy watches that possess below GShock qualities My GShock watches below: GWG1000-1A3DR GPRB1000-1DR GSTS110D-1A9DR GX56BB-1DR GD-X6900FB-1DR GA-100A-9ADR DW-5600MS-1DR
Literally waiting on mine to die so i could swap it. I have tiny wrists so the cool guy Mudman models look too big, they're the best beater watches imo.
After watching this videos, I remember I got a G shock back when I was in high school 7 years ago. Went down to the basement to search for it. Found it and it was still running and time was still accurate to within 5 minutes.
I have a DW-5600BB which I will be upgrading to a GW-M5610BC for the solar and radio sync so that I really never have to worry about it ever again. I think everyone should own a G-Shock because you are eventually going to be in that situation where you need a watch that just won't quit. You can literally freeze the watch solid for hours, immediately put it into boiling water and then throw it at a brick wall as hard as you can and it will still work. With so many models it's almost impossible to not find a G-Shock you will like.
Hey Justin, thanks for watching. These things are no doubt tanks! Your profile picture is small but it looks like you are in some kind of uniform. What do you do for work? I would have guessed chef from your picture. If so, makes sense why you enjoy G-Shocks!
@Teddy Baldassarre Yes, sir I am indeed a chef. My G-Shock along with a Casio Duro are my two main work beaters. Sometimes I wear my more "precious" pieces to work but I wind up really worrying about them all day, I find. LOL! Thanks for the reply and all the great content. :)
Justin M. Can't go wrong with the GWM5610BC. Love mine. Some people complain about the negative display being hard to read in low light, but to me it's worth the trade-off as I prefer the more modern look and you can always just hit the backlight it you need to.
Hey there, maybe you should also consider the Casio W-214 with a handy quick timer feature, it might help with the workflow of a chef like you th-cam.com/video/Bx9rd4rj4Us/w-d-xo.html
I have appreciated and worked on and repaired and serviced countless watches from all price categories. It's nice that the mechanical is still around for historical reasons but every one I worked on or owned was beyond fragile and under-engineered and ultimately unreliable, the definitive watchmakers mentality. It's almost a secret that is never discussed. The G-Shock was actually engineered by an outsider free of pre-ordained watch mentality. The average G-Shock $100 square is the best watch on the planet. Most mechanical watches over several thousand dollars today are pure nonsense and fodder, usually for the individual with too much money and/or something to prove.
I really respect Casio as company. They have been so creative and innovative since they beginning and have a very rich history. Casio make durable, quality time pieces with a very reasonable price. Before Casio, only elite could afford a watch, now with Casio everybody can afford a watch. I own a Rolex gmt-master ii, but when i wear my Casio f-91w i feel special. Thank you Casio
Teddy, I have always loved Casio watches, especially the G-Shock models. I currently own about 18 G-Shock models and really love them all. They are, as you said, engineering marvels!
Ever since I bought my first g shock (GW-M5610), I ended up selling all my other automatics which cost a lot more. The other watches were just sitting collecting dust
I'm expecting the exact same model in the mail today haha. It's my first g shock and the one I settle on having a smaller wrist. I've been wearing the same Squale for a while and I'm really excited to see what g shock is all about.
That’s a great watch, all the watch you need. I have a largish wrist and the strap on that model is the only thing that they can improve upon, as it’s a touch short. I’m thinking of getting rid of my vacuum cleaner…..just like your other watches, it’s just gathering dust 😝
I think G-shock is certainly a living legend, and love the history lesson. I was not going to buy one because I was trying to just stick with mechanical movements but now that I have one, (I bought a few weeks ago) I love it and wear it all the time when I am doing physically demanding work. This thing can take a beating! Got mine at Wal-Mart for $37! G100-1BV
I've had a mudaster gwg-1000 as my daily driver for 18 months. I only take it off about once a week in the shower to clean it with a tooth brush and shower foam. It's copped a beating because of what I do for work, but has nothing but a few minor scratches on the outer bezel. They are the best.
Owner of DW5600E-1V here...swapped out rubber strap for adapters w/24mm NATO strap. A fantastic addition to any collection, haute or not. Great video Teddy, keep doing great things.
I just got my first g shock about a month ago. I own the gd350. It has a vibrating alarm that wakes me (but not my wife or kids) up for 4:30am workouts. I love it so much, I have owned other casios in the past, including the casio duro, which I still own and wear quite regularly. The thing that really sunk in for me about the g shock line is the utility of it. There are so many models that have different functions, you can most certainly find one to fit your exact needs/wants. It is the all time example of a tool wrapped around your wrist. This is one of the main reasons you see them in all branches of the military, fire fighters, police, EMT, etc. That and the fact you can rely on them all day in any circumstance. No watch in my "collection" does what my g shock will do. And now, I will always have to own one. Thanks for the video.
I own an early generation G-Shock: a 1987 DW-5700 with a 691 module. Early design with a stainless steel case, screw-on stainless case back and a polyurethane shell over the case. Still running strong after a 24-year US Army career With deployments to the Balkans and Iraq as well as rigorous everyday duty: workouts, outdoor work, sports, etc… Love your channel, nice to find a community of watch enthusiasts to share interests with.
I bought my first G-Shock in 2019, it is one of the models shown in the video: GA700UC in dark brown. I'm using it when I do hard work or when I was still allowed to play paintball and go-karting (damn you Covid). Once it got directly hit by a paintball and got covered in full by paint... I washed it with water and it literally came out without a scratch.
I love G-Shocks and have had many in my collection over the years. I currently own 7 G-Shocks and now trying to branch out into some other brands. I enjoy watching your videos and have learned a lot about watches in general. Keep up the great work!
You missed MULTI BAND 6 technology that to me is the cherry on top of the awesomeness of G-Shock watches. Basically, everyday at midnight a radio signal is broadcast to the watch that sets the time. So not only do you extreme toughness where you can wear the watch anywhere without thinking about it, a solar battery so you never have to worry about changing it, and a slew of handy features like a timer/stopwatch/other stuff, but you also get unbeatable time accuracy. That's why I love G-Shock watches. They are a no-maintenance watch that don't cost a fortune. I've owned around 10 different G-Shocks in my life and buy and sell different models depending on my mood. Right now I own the Gw-S5600-1Jf that's a special-edition square G-SHOCK JDM model with a semi-translucent black case and a super comfy strap with a carbon fiber design (has Multi Band 6)- bit.ly/2NeVoD2 And I have the GW-9300-1JF that is the JDM Mudman. It has Multi Band 6 and the carbon fiber insert for the strap. It's the G-Shock that fits the most comfortable for my wrist. - bit.ly/2mmNFru Casio has a JDM-only brand called Oceanus that features all the robust features of G-Shock watches and the Multi Band 6 tech, but they're dressier classy watches. You should check them out! This is their one of the popular ones: bit.ly/2Lgen30
Now we're playing within my budget! :) My GWM5610BC (all black solar atomic square) is my go-to. It may not be Swiss luxury, but it's every bit as iconic and horologically significant in mv view. I also like that it's small enough not to point out how non-beefy my arms are. I dig the monster truck tire styling of the Mudmaster GWG1000 too, but I would need to wear it on my leg.
I had bought a cheap $10 watch at Target to tell time at my warehouse job, unfortunately, it cracked and broke after about a month of use. I decided to invest in a G-Shock 5600 with a steel frame and I'm absolutely loving it, this thing is indestructible!
I have a GWG 1000 Mudmaster, this watch is a beast, it has more tech features than I would ever need and it looks like an armoured vehicle . I love it.
I have a 2 generation gshock that just quit on me after 22 years. It's my favorite whatever watch the screen has a bunch of pits from welding. I just got to brand new outer case and NOS bands I would like to get the glass changed and the watch refurbished. Thanks for sharing this video.
I own 3 G-Shocks and they are so awesome but different at the same time! Models are GA-800SC-7A White with highlight green colored lettering and light button, looks great! Then I have my beater G-Shock which is the GW-2310 which has multi band 6 which I love for not having to adjust the time and also is tough solar! And last but not least is my DW-5600HR-1CR which is the classic design of the DW-5600 but with negative display & red lettering accents and black and red band! This watch I bought a year ago in Amazon for $69 and now they have gone up to $99! This 3 are great and you should give them a look 🙂
I accidentally put my first g-shock through washing machine, all that happened was that it came out very clean and seemed to loose 5 minutes. Doubt many mechanical gadgets would survive that
Love G-shock. I'll alway have one in the collection as a beater/workout watch. I own the G-5600E. It's basically the classic DW-5600 but with Solar and a few other perks. I got mine for around $75, one of the best watch purchases I've ever made.
It's really amazing how the G Shock has reached so many genres. We all know they are tough but they have become an icon. Can't imagine the world without them.
My first G-Shock was the Ga-100 that I purchased a month ago and now a Ga-110 that I Bought last week. Not sure why but owning these watches inspired me to get into the world of watches as a whole and learning about all the other types of watches out there.
I just recently got the dw5600e-1v and I love absolutely everything about it. I really enjoy the fact that it was pretty inexpensive and I don't ever have to worry about it in any situation.
My current model is the GW2310FB-1CR. I like mechanical watches, and I appreciate the craftsmanship and quality, but the G shock to me is the ultimate watch. You put it on, and never have to worry about taking it off. They can automatically adjust the time with multi band 6, solar powered so you never have to worry about a battery, and they’re almost indestructible. The perfect watch.
I purchased my 3rd G-Shock, a Rangeman 3410 GW-9400, in 2015 and its still going. I wear it everywhere, it's survived 8 years of Buffalo NY Winters, tailgating the Buffalo Bills (no table diving), swimming, hiking, 2 tough Mudders and over 85,000 miles of motorcycling through rain, sleet, hail & snow! It's one durable watch, It only fails in the dress watch category 🙂.
I've had a stainless steel G510 for about 20 years which is still going strong and looks as good as new. Others have come and gone over time but now I'm back up to four. A GW5610 blackout modified with a stainless steel camo kit. A GW6900 solar atomic and a GW9400 Rangeman which is an fantastic watch.
although i collect swiss watches....i LOVE casios...it has always held a place in my heart since my childhood. they are really awesome watches for their value.
Got GA 101 all Black few days back. Love the watch to every bit. If Aliens ever invade Earth, I'll wear it while fighting them!! 🤣🤣🤣 Great video btw. I've been watching your videos everyday for the last few weeks. Really useful for a new collector like me!
I love em! I'm very active and have destroyed so many other watches in my life. My G-Shock let's me do my thing without me constantly worrying about breaking it. I never have to set it due to atomic time keeping, I never have to worry about it running out of battery due to solar power and it can cope with any kind of environment I put it through. All in all just an excellent watch brand.
I'm hooked! I'm on my 4th: MT-G B1000B-1A4 (Limited Red); MT-G B2000B-1A2 (Blue); GA2000-1A9 and finally, GWG-1000-1A4 (The Mudmaster ... a beast of a watch!). I'm not a fan of the square versions ... but I'm wondering which square version you would recommend knowing which ones I already have 🤔 Thanks for this video. Keep 'em coming.
For general use when working I wear G-Shock watches. I keep buying these to have watches with different features. They are not expensive and they are great watches. They are good value for using, accuracy, and features. I like the solar watches. It is difficult to break one of these with general use. They can take a beating compared to the others. I think I must have at least twenty of these.
I’ve recently purchased an AWGM100 analog model with the blue bezel, solar and a function that sets itself with perfect time. Wearing it for 2 days now and I freaking love the thing. Beautiful watch. I still have my 5600 square model that I’ve owned since 2016 and refuses to die. Still looks brand new.
My first G-Shock was a DW-5200 that I got back in the late 1980's. I wore that watch for years occasionally changing either the band or the bezel whenever they broke. I stopped wearing it mostly because I took a desk job and I could always see the time on either a computer or my phone. However, I just received my brand new DW-5600E because I want to get away from so many screens. As soon as I took the 5600 out of its box the nostalgia started washing over me. Man, this watch is beautiful! BTW, I still own that original DW-5200 and it still works but I can't find reasonably priced bezels for it anymore. :' (
I've been a watch wearer for about 48 years. I don't like relying on my phone or computer for the time and I would never stop looking at my wrist expecting to see the time or date. Can't teach this old dog new tricks.
I've got a Casio GD350-1B in the mail waiting to be picked up right now. Just want to say thanks for doing a video on the G-Shock. They are great watches that I think a lot of people dismiss due to it being digital and bulky. Sure there are big models but there are also slimmer ones out there like the DW5600e. Lots of models to choose from! Enjoy your weekend, Teddy!
Purchased a white Baby-G 200m last May for our daughters Summer lifeguard job. She loves it! (...and she now understands why you don't a "cheap" watch.)
I ran into a guy about 30 years ago and he was wearing a very nice Seiko. I commented on how much I liked it. He said that he had a " one watch only" rule and he wanted the best that he could afford. It. made an impact on me and I caught myself following that rule. When G Shocks came out it was a no-brainer for me. Been wearing them ever since.
Definitely Iconic now. I bought their first solar/atomic model at Costco, still works fine. Then added a surf/tide model (black & white) with multi-band 6. Then added a Analog solar/multi-band 6 that is quite dressy. Casio is always adding functions, creating looks to the G-Shock line. Now you have Bluetooth and GPS, and much more! And they are dependable & accurate, you get your moneys worth (and then some).
I work in the power generation industry and the job requires a tough watch. Started out with a Seiko 5 Sports watch but after some time, sweat ate away at the back plate. Did some research and saw this YT destruction test video about the G Shock GWA 1000 Gravity Master back in 2011. Liked it so I bought it. Still ticking now. But one G will never be enough. I had to have at least 2 to cycle wrist time. I got myself a GW 8200 titanium frogman in 2016, the watch I liked since my college days but can't afford back then. You guessed it. Still ticking. Was considering a Luminox 3801 lately just for a change. Wanted to try something new perhaps. Bought another time piece 2 weeks back. You guessed right again. Got the GWF A1000 analog frogman. If you want a time piece that will last while actually using it, get a G Shock.
My gw-m5610 is my favourite watch of all, super comfortable and light, always dead on accuracy and no worries for the battery dying. The only negative i have is due to its thickness and shape it tends to get caught behind things.
I've been a real G-Shock fan for quite a while. While I'm fascinated by 'fine' mechanical watches, what I wear are G-Shocks and Pro treks. A finely finished luxury watch just won't stay that way on my wrist. Realistically. A while back I had a watch from a well known mid priced brand that features a lot of "military grade" ad copy, when I opened it to change a battery, inside it was really no different than any other quartz watch, the Ronda movement just held in place by a simple plastic shell. By comparison, the G-Shocks have purpose built movements and complex energy absorbing casing structures. Where it counts.
I just got into the G-shock watches when I saw a video on TH-cam about the GWG 1000. I have just bougght a GWG 2000-1a1 and I love it. I love the way it looks and all the features including how tough it is. As big as it is it is very easy to wear. It is suprisingly light and I barely know I have it on. I plan on wearing this watch for a very long time. It is also just plain bad ass.
I got my first GW series in 1983 in no small part to the TV ad where they used it as a hockey puck. More than 3 g shock models later I've never looked back.
I own 10 of them. And a few Swiss watches too. Depends the mood I’m in and what I’m doing. I almost bought the mrg Hassan at £6500 but decided against it. My wife would have killed me.
Hi Teddy, The G-Shock is my beater watch. I know it can take the abuse of whatever work I am doing. Some of them have some really nice features for a quartz watch. The G-Shocks have great value too.
Within my family we have 6 G-Shocks. I have just one but I love it. I bought a second hand GW-1500A, which has a waveceptor and solar. A watch you really do not need to worry about when you just grab it and run out of the house. I cleaned it up and bought JayandKays adapters to use nylon straps.
I bought a DW-5000 in 1983, and continued to wear it and it's updates for 33 years. The last G-shocks I bought were the GX-56s (130% scaled-up DW-5000). I still wear them ocassionally, but for the past 2 years, it's been Seiko divers.
Love mine! Used it for work/hiking or mountainclimbing and it has survived everything ive thrown its way. Usually just wear cartier Pasha nowdays but still love The G
My first G-Shock was issued to me by the military in 2009; a DW6600. I still have it and it's still going STRONG! I LOVE IT! For that I'm expanding my Casio collection. I honestly believe, and I hope that most here agree with me, that no one can call themselves a serious watch collector without at least owning one. Kikuo Ibe definitely got it righ - "The duality of toughness and elegance".
you either like them or hate them, for me always had them, solar, nice beaters for hikes, sports, will always be in my collect. perfer the less flashy, less lettering, more stealth but both reg and negitive displays.. Although at my tops is a Reactor watch collection....
I've been wanting a G for awhile, but couldn't find one that I thought hit the sweet spot on looks, features, and price. Last weekend I stumbled across the new GA900E-1A3 and when I saw the price I bought it almost immediately. It's waiting for me when I get home from work today. Very excited for my first G-Shock! I've also ordered 6 straps to try on it as that's another great feature of the GA900's, being able to use regular 24mm watch straps!
I’m a mechanical watch type or guy, ive never been into the Quartz watches with one big exception. I absolutely love G-Shock. I’ve owned at least a dozen different models over the last decade and wore one every day at work as an EMT for the entire 10 years in the field. I have never had one fail me and i always got a lot of enjoyment out of the design and rugged utilitarian nature of them. I still wear a G-Shock from time to time but i tend to go strictly for the Tough Solar/Multiband models and i set the time on my mechanicals off the atomic clock. Long live G-Shock.
I just got myself a casio g-shock, GA-100, cost me around 100 dollars including tax, and I am in love with it. Thank you for this video, really makes me want to buy another one.
The triple ten... You can get all this plus solar charging, radio control for under 75 bucks. Throw in A B C and this is the best digital watch you can get, end of discussion.
I have a GA-1000-4A (Orange) and a GBA-800-1A (Black). I love them both. The GA-1000 was my first G-SHOCK, I’ve had it for about 4 years. I just recently bought the GBA-800. The Bluetooth feature is great. The watch is always dead accurate and with it’s all black face and white hands, it is extremely readable at a quick glance. I have my eye on a couple more. I think my next one will be solar and atomic, probably the GWM-5610. I really need to add a digital square to my collection.
Definitely iconic or maybe I’m biased because I’m an 80s baby😄even though that brand doesn’t fit my aesthetic, I respect it. My Hubby is a G-shock man. He’s 6’4, 200+ lbs, US Army recently retired, and is really proficient at breaking things. He says it’s the only watch that can hang with him. He has a GAW100B-1A and a GSTS110D-1A✌️
Haha I am a 90s baby and I agree with you completely. It doesn't fit my look either, but no doubt iconic in my eyes. Your husband seems like the perfect canidate for a G-Shock. Thank him for his service on my behalf!!
I m lusting after a mudmaster - i think its definitely iconic ; also it’s in the UK design museum - I reckon they know about these things ! - btw great mini history
Owned one as a beater for years and never thought too much about it let alone the history (thanks internet). I saw the full metal squares and read up on the history of the G-SHOCK and was hooked. One of favorite buys in the last couple of years.
I've owned Casio watches since my mom and dad gave me first watch when I was 6yrs old. A Swatch is what got me started, then on and off for the last 15yrs I have worn the DW-290 and the F91-W. Just recently I got my first G-Shock ever, here I am at 27yrs old and I purchased a GD-350-8! It has been my only watch since purchasing it. I never liked the look of these things from a fashion point of view, but they look like a piece if gear straight from Star Wars, and that's just cool! 😎
I had one of the first models in 1984. Since then, I’ve owned many more. I went with Swiss and Japanese autos for quite a while, but still always bought G-Shocks as well. As of now, I’ve sold off all my watches and have only one: a G-Shock GW9400-1 Rangeman. It’s more functional and tougher than any high end Swiss auto dive watch. I’ll only wear G-Shocks for the rest of my life.
I have two g shocks. Actually the watch that got me back into, well wearing a watch. Originally bought it as a time piece I could beat up taking firearm training classes and not feel bad about. Even though I've moved into nicer, automatic/mechanical movement watches, I will still proudly wear them.
when i was like 9 i remember me and my mom where doing back to school shopping for me at the mall and i remember seeing a white g shock in a display case at macys and begged my mom for it she said no at first since it was very expensive for us but at the end of the day when we where done shopping we went back to macys and my mom surprised me with it i remember being so stocked with it it was my first watch and i didn't take it off and wore it every where for years it was white so it got stained fast from grass and markers and other kid stuff so it quickly got a color of its own lol but i loved it i sadly lost it like 3 years after i got it im 19 now and hoping to find that exact white model g shock to add to my watch collection as it was my very first watch ever
I was 12 years old, riding my bike through a small forest near my parent's home, simply called "BMX forest". All of a sudden, I discovered a bright yellow G-Shock DW-003, just lying there in the middle of the road. I looked everywhere, but there was no one around. I even screamed: "Hello!! Did someone just lose their watch?? I found it!!" But nobody answered. I picked it up and further inspected it: It looked near mint, even the yellow NATO strap was fully intact. The only issue was that the battery was dead. I took it home, wrapped it in a plastic bag and thought to myself: "One day, if I got the right tools, I'll buy a spare battery and bring it back to life". Well, the years passed, I moved several times and the thing got lost between various other stuff in a box somewhere. A few months ago, while searching for other things in my basement, I accidentaly stumbled across this watch that I had totally forgotten about. I ordered the right battery, looked up disassembly tutorials on YT (which wasn't that easy for this watch in particular), then when the battery arrived, finally took it apart and revived it. The feeling I had when I turned it around and it finally showed the time, was indescribable. There's just something mesmerizing and fascinating about G-Shocks, that somehow always brings back the kid in me. I never owned a G-Shock when I was younger, but many other kids I knew did and I loved playing around with theirs, setting alarms, activating the stopwatch or pressing the G-button to illuminate the quartz screen. To this day, I can't wear this yellow oddball without constantly staring at its beautiful dial.
Bought my first g shock at age 16 I’m 29 now and it still works just like the day I bought it, had a couple scratches but I’m looking to buy a new one soon
As always, another great video, Ted. And what have you decide about selling The Shirt, my friend? Hehe. And while I was watching your vid, I received my new Casio World Time.
Guess you and the delivery guys were Timed to deliver some nice Casio stuff today. Well, wont say I didn’t try to get that nice shirt. Have a good one, Ted.
When I reported to my first ship 25 years ago, my Chief told to get two things that I would need by my side 24/7. A leatherman pocket tool, and g-shock. I wore a square g shock and leatherman tool every day of my 24 year Navy career. They got me through 6 overseas deployments on ships and a boots on ground deployment with the Army in 2008. They are reliable, rugged, and accurate. I can’t say enough good things about these watches.
How many G's did you have during your 24 years? How long would one last?
@@2steaksandwiches665 the battery will last depending uopn the watch. the least , the watch will last over 10 years
Unfortunately new leathermens are shit compared to the old ones. SAK on the other hand are still the best thing money can buy. Carry a swiss champ every day.
Thank you for your service, and that’s a cool story to keep with you.
@@fisherman9435trump is going to prison bro! 😅😅😅
never buy a gshock. you'll never be able to justify buying another watch. ive been waiting for damn gshock to die on me so i can go shopping for a different watch. waiting for the battery to die, but its a frickin solar... damn!
Sitbatan Ha Ha Good One😅🤙🏽
if you can wear that gshock in a formal event then you won't need another watch
My uncle has 4 gshocks in his collection, I’m gonna get him his 5th for his birthday!
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so true, my last g shock is from 2003, its a casual mtg, i can wear it with sport clothes, casual, or a suit
A G shock was my first real watch, and I still have it today. Got me into watches, really.
That’s awesome and I know you’re not alone on that one.
Me too! I got one for my bday and never left my wrist for years
What kind of watches do you collect nowadays?
Same here
As an owner of 9 G's, I can promise you that whichever model you choose, you really cannot go wrong. If it says G Shock, it is a Winner! Great video sir!
@K-M: Actually there's tons of fake G-Shocks out there ( :-( ), so I'd make sure the item is the genuine-article first. (Even the counterfeit-GShocks say "G-Shock" on them :-( . Unfortunately :-( ).
I have one of the new steel case gshocks. It makes me laugh when I clumsily hit it off something and the only damage is to whatever I hit. If only all watches could be so robust.
Which model?
In my time as a firefighter, the only watch I wore was a G-Shock. I beat the crap out of a couple different ones and neither of them died on me. A quality tough product! No matter what automatic watch I own, there is always a G-Shock or 3 in my watch box. Currently own a GW 5000-1JF and a 35th anniversary square.
Once you go G-Shock, you'll never turn back to ordinary watch. There's so much model to collect. Rangeman, Mudman, Gulfman, Gulfmaster, Mudmaster, GravityMaster, Frogman, G-Steel, MT-G, MR-G, including ordinary G-Shock models like DW-5600, DW-6900, GA-700, GA-800, Anniversary models etc.
So technically my Casio F-91w is not a g-shock, however, I think you all get my point. What is your favorite g-shock watch that you have owned or you would like to own?
Teddy Baldassarre I own four G-shocks all of which I’ve bought to have at work (automotive mechanics). You simply can’t break the things; you just get bored with it and buy another one lol
One can break a number of F-91's at their price, and still have the G Shock advantage...
GG1000
My most useful watch is the gshock model with Tide/Moon/Compass/Solar Charging. Approx 13 yrs old now and still going strong without having to change the capacitor. Its not my favourite cos it is ugly as heck and looks like a Michael Bay Transformer on my wrist. But dang, if you live in the Pacific Northwest BC, it is gonna be hella useful.
I have 2 G shocks in my collection the all black DW-5600BBN-1ER and my 26 year old BG-320 which still looks as good as new. All this time and I never knew what G shock stood for. Thanks for another great video
Since I got my GShock watches, I lost apettite to buy watches that possess below GShock qualities
My GShock watches below:
GWG1000-1A3DR
GPRB1000-1DR
GSTS110D-1A9DR
GX56BB-1DR
GD-X6900FB-1DR
GA-100A-9ADR
DW-5600MS-1DR
G-shock is a liar.. i bought the old model DW-9052 says it has 2 year batery life now been 3th years XD
Literally waiting on mine to die so i could swap it. I have tiny wrists so the cool guy Mudman models look too big, they're the best beater watches imo.
I’ve got one that’s on its 5th year since I’ve owned it
After watching this videos, I remember I got a G shock back when I was in high school 7 years ago. Went down to the basement to search for it. Found it and it was still running and time was still accurate to within 5 minutes.
Thirth
3th
@@Heyitspat my gshock i got in 2004 and that shit still runs without battery change, idk how but it does
I have a DW-5600BB which I will be upgrading to a GW-M5610BC for the solar and radio sync so that I really never have to worry about it ever again. I think everyone should own a G-Shock because you are eventually going to be in that situation where you need a watch that just won't quit. You can literally freeze the watch solid for hours, immediately put it into boiling water and then throw it at a brick wall as hard as you can and it will still work. With so many models it's almost impossible to not find a G-Shock you will like.
Hey Justin, thanks for watching. These things are no doubt tanks! Your profile picture is small but it looks like you are in some kind of uniform. What do you do for work? I would have guessed chef from your picture. If so, makes sense why you enjoy G-Shocks!
@Teddy Baldassarre Yes, sir I am indeed a chef. My G-Shock along with a Casio Duro are my two main work beaters. Sometimes I wear my more "precious" pieces to work but I wind up really worrying about them all day, I find. LOL! Thanks for the reply and all the great content. :)
Justin M. Can't go wrong with the GWM5610BC. Love mine. Some people complain about the negative display being hard to read in low light, but to me it's worth the trade-off as I prefer the more modern look and you can always just hit the backlight it you need to.
Hey there, maybe you should also consider the Casio W-214 with a handy quick timer feature, it might help with the workflow of a chef like you th-cam.com/video/Bx9rd4rj4Us/w-d-xo.html
Justin M. Whoa...I will diffinately buy in the future
I have appreciated and worked on and repaired and serviced countless watches from all price categories. It's nice that the mechanical is still around for historical reasons but every one I worked on or owned was beyond fragile and under-engineered and ultimately unreliable, the definitive watchmakers mentality. It's almost a secret that is never discussed. The G-Shock was actually engineered by an outsider free of pre-ordained watch mentality. The average G-Shock $100 square is the best watch on the planet. Most mechanical watches over several thousand dollars today are pure nonsense and fodder, usually for the individual with too much money and/or something to prove.
I really respect Casio as company. They have been so creative and innovative since they beginning and have a very rich history.
Casio make durable, quality time pieces with a very reasonable price.
Before Casio, only elite could afford a watch, now with Casio everybody can afford a watch.
I own a Rolex gmt-master ii, but when i wear my Casio f-91w i feel special.
Thank you Casio
Teddy, I have always loved Casio watches, especially the G-Shock models. I currently own about 18 G-Shock models and really love them all. They are, as you said, engineering marvels!
wow 18 G-Shocks. I have several watches and just bought my first G shock. I love the hell out of it. I am in love with these! I wanna buy more.
Cheap and iconic...
That’s the answer
I won’t argue you there! Thanks for watching again my friend.
@Biggie Smalls 8 months late but i think what he meant was affordable, not cheap
Ever since I bought my first g shock (GW-M5610), I ended up selling all my other automatics which cost a lot more. The other watches were just sitting collecting dust
I'm expecting the exact same model in the mail today haha. It's my first g shock and the one I settle on having a smaller wrist. I've been wearing the same Squale for a while and I'm really excited to see what g shock is all about.
That’s a great watch, all the watch you need. I have a largish wrist and the strap on that model is the only thing that they can improve upon, as it’s a touch short. I’m thinking of getting rid of my vacuum cleaner…..just like your other watches, it’s just gathering dust 😝
I think G-shock is certainly a living legend, and love the history lesson. I was not going to buy one because I was trying to just stick with mechanical movements but now that I have one, (I bought a few weeks ago) I love it and wear it all the time when I am doing physically demanding work. This thing can take a beating! Got mine at Wal-Mart for $37! G100-1BV
GShock > Richard Mille
Hahaha I don’t like the look of Richard Mille watches at all. The price tag doesn’t help either.
@@TeddyBaldassarre just get it iced out like the rappers
lmao
.....and Hublot.
@@TeddyBaldassarre That's what a wise man says!
I've had a mudaster gwg-1000 as my daily driver for 18 months. I only take it off about once a week in the shower to clean it with a tooth brush and shower foam. It's copped a beating because of what I do for work, but has nothing but a few minor scratches on the outer bezel. They are the best.
Do not use soap on your g shock, it can make the rubber and ressin brittle
Owner of DW5600E-1V here...swapped out rubber strap for adapters w/24mm NATO strap. A fantastic addition to any collection, haute or not. Great video Teddy, keep doing great things.
I just got my first g shock about a month ago. I own the gd350. It has a vibrating alarm that wakes me (but not my wife or kids) up for 4:30am workouts. I love it so much, I have owned other casios in the past, including the casio duro, which I still own and wear quite regularly. The thing that really sunk in for me about the g shock line is the utility of it. There are so many models that have different functions, you can most certainly find one to fit your exact needs/wants. It is the all time example of a tool wrapped around your wrist. This is one of the main reasons you see them in all branches of the military, fire fighters, police, EMT, etc. That and the fact you can rely on them all day in any circumstance. No watch in my "collection" does what my g shock will do. And now, I will always have to own one. Thanks for the video.
I own an early generation G-Shock: a 1987 DW-5700 with a 691 module. Early design with a stainless steel case, screw-on stainless case back and a polyurethane shell over the case.
Still running strong after a 24-year US Army career
With deployments to the Balkans and Iraq as well as rigorous everyday duty: workouts, outdoor work, sports, etc…
Love your channel, nice to find a community of watch enthusiasts to share interests with.
I bought my first G-Shock in 2019, it is one of the models shown in the video: GA700UC in dark brown. I'm using it when I do hard work or when I was still allowed to play paintball and go-karting (damn you Covid). Once it got directly hit by a paintball and got covered in full by paint... I washed it with water and it literally came out without a scratch.
G- shock is the best
Latest Casio watches
I love G-Shocks and have had many in my collection over the years. I currently own 7 G-Shocks and now trying to branch out into some other brands. I enjoy watching your videos and have learned a lot about watches in general. Keep up the great work!
Owned a g-shock in college and recently jumped back in and bought a GG-1000-1A3… and LOVE IT!!
First of all, I enjoy your channel. I believe every collector should have a G Shock in their watch collection. keep it coming!
Thank you so much, Otis. I agree with that too. I think an upgrade from my Casio f91-w is in order.
You missed MULTI BAND 6 technology that to me is the cherry on top of the awesomeness of G-Shock watches. Basically, everyday at midnight a radio signal is broadcast to the watch that sets the time. So not only do you extreme toughness where you can wear the watch anywhere without thinking about it, a solar battery so you never have to worry about changing it, and a slew of handy features like a timer/stopwatch/other stuff, but you also get unbeatable time accuracy. That's why I love G-Shock watches. They are a no-maintenance watch that don't cost a fortune.
I've owned around 10 different G-Shocks in my life and buy and sell different models depending on my mood.
Right now I own the Gw-S5600-1Jf that's a special-edition square G-SHOCK JDM model with a semi-translucent black case and a super comfy strap with a carbon fiber design (has Multi Band 6)- bit.ly/2NeVoD2
And I have the GW-9300-1JF that is the JDM Mudman. It has Multi Band 6 and the carbon fiber insert for the strap. It's the G-Shock that fits the most comfortable for my wrist. - bit.ly/2mmNFru
Casio has a JDM-only brand called Oceanus that features all the robust features of G-Shock watches and the Multi Band 6 tech, but they're dressier classy watches. You should check them out! This is their one of the popular ones: bit.ly/2Lgen30
I'm getting a G-Shock mudmaster for Christmas. Quad sensor. Can't wait.
Now we're playing within my budget! :) My GWM5610BC (all black solar atomic square) is my go-to. It may not be Swiss luxury, but it's every bit as iconic and horologically significant in mv view. I also like that it's small enough not to point out how non-beefy my arms are. I dig the monster truck tire styling of the Mudmaster GWG1000 too, but I would need to wear it on my leg.
Hahahaha lol same. I don’t think a lot of g shocks fit my style or sized wrist. Strap it around my thigh.
I had bought a cheap $10 watch at Target to tell time at my warehouse job, unfortunately, it cracked and broke after about a month of use. I decided to invest in a G-Shock 5600 with a steel frame and I'm absolutely loving it, this thing is indestructible!
My warehouse brethren...
I have a GWG 1000 Mudmaster, this watch is a beast, it has more tech features than I would ever need and it looks like an armoured vehicle . I love it.
I have a 2 generation gshock that just quit on me after 22 years. It's my favorite whatever watch the screen has a bunch of pits from welding. I just got to brand new outer case and NOS bands I would like to get the glass changed and the watch refurbished. Thanks for sharing this video.
I own 3 G-Shocks and they are so awesome but different at the same time! Models are GA-800SC-7A White with highlight green colored lettering and light button, looks great! Then I have my beater G-Shock which is the GW-2310 which has multi band 6 which I love for not having to adjust the time and also is tough solar! And last but not least is my DW-5600HR-1CR which is the classic design of the DW-5600 but with negative display & red lettering accents and black and red band! This watch I bought a year ago in Amazon for $69 and now they have gone up to $99! This 3 are great and you should give them a look 🙂
I accidentally put my first g-shock through washing machine, all that happened was that it came out very clean and seemed to loose 5 minutes. Doubt many mechanical gadgets would survive that
Love G-shock. I'll alway have one in the collection as a beater/workout watch. I own the G-5600E. It's basically the classic DW-5600 but with Solar and a few other perks. I got mine for around $75, one of the best watch purchases I've ever made.
It's really amazing how the G Shock has reached so many genres. We all know they are tough but they have become an icon. Can't imagine the world without them.
My first G-Shock was the Ga-100 that I purchased a month ago and now a Ga-110 that I Bought last week. Not sure why but owning these watches inspired me to get into the world of watches as a whole and learning about all the other types of watches out there.
I just recently got the dw5600e-1v and I love absolutely everything about it. I really enjoy the fact that it was pretty inexpensive and I don't ever have to worry about it in any situation.
That is the beauty of the g-shock. They will always have charm and function to match if you ask me.
A really nice little history lesson! Almost makes me wanna buy my own G-shock haha
Haha atleast it won't burn a hole in your wallet unlike many other watches lol
Jp hey Jp I’m sitting here just thinking the very same thought ,I’d like one that’s a little classy if such a watch exists.
A classy G-Shock? Would be really interesting to see for sure
Paul Brady You could look up the Casio G Steel series. Not exactly classy but better than a regular all plastic G Shock.
Shantanu hi ,I think a G shock is a definite buy in the near future, boy is there a lot of choice out there.thanks for the tip my friend 👍🏻
My current model is the GW2310FB-1CR. I like mechanical watches, and I appreciate the craftsmanship and quality, but the G shock to me is the ultimate watch. You put it on, and never have to worry about taking it off. They can automatically adjust the time with multi band 6, solar powered so you never have to worry about a battery, and they’re almost indestructible. The perfect watch.
I purchased my 3rd G-Shock, a Rangeman 3410 GW-9400, in 2015 and its still going. I wear it everywhere, it's survived 8 years of Buffalo NY Winters, tailgating the Buffalo Bills (no table diving), swimming, hiking, 2 tough Mudders and over 85,000 miles of motorcycling through rain, sleet, hail & snow! It's one durable watch, It only fails in the dress watch category 🙂.
I have three G-shock watches and I love them! Two Ga-700s and 1 Ga-710 model. They are by far my favorite looking G-shocks!
I’ve got the GW6900 and love it! I wear it daily for work. Alittle smaller size, solar powered, and atomic clock.
Same. I have a MTG 900.
41 mm. Not bad at all.
That’s more my speed
I got my 1st G-shock when i was 13, now I'm 36 yrs old and still working..!
I Love my G-Shock just as much as my higher end watches. G-Shock has really stepped up their game.
15K subscribers. A true milestone.
The journey continues.
Thank you, Chad. Just have to keep chugging along!
I have my dad's 1992 Casio G Shock DW 6100. He bought it when he bought his sailboat. He passed away in 2005.
It's both! My favorite is the 6 band atomic clock synched "Rangeman", for "perfect time."
I've had a stainless steel G510 for about 20 years which is still going strong and looks as good as new. Others have come and gone over time but now I'm back up to four. A GW5610 blackout modified with a stainless steel camo kit. A GW6900 solar atomic and a GW9400 Rangeman which is an fantastic watch.
although i collect swiss watches....i LOVE casios...it has always held a place in my heart since my childhood. they are really awesome watches for their value.
Got GA 101 all Black few days back. Love the watch to every bit. If Aliens ever invade Earth, I'll wear it while fighting them!! 🤣🤣🤣
Great video btw. I've been watching your videos everyday for the last few weeks. Really useful for a new collector like me!
LMAO protect me man hahahaha enjoy the watch
Just Alien 👽 ? What about Zombie 🧟♂ Apocalypse......
Ahh yes Zombies as well!!! XD
I too have same watch
I own a GD-350-1. Looks like the Death Star and works great.
I love em! I'm very active and have destroyed so many other watches in my life. My G-Shock let's me do my thing without me constantly worrying about breaking it. I never have to set it due to atomic time keeping, I never have to worry about it running out of battery due to solar power and it can cope with any kind of environment I put it through. All in all just an excellent watch brand.
Casios and i go back some years. Still have my DW 1000 i got in 1984. Also have DW 5600E, G56000KG, GD X6900FB, and GA100SD.
I'm hooked! I'm on my 4th: MT-G B1000B-1A4 (Limited Red); MT-G B2000B-1A2 (Blue); GA2000-1A9 and finally, GWG-1000-1A4 (The Mudmaster ... a beast of a watch!).
I'm not a fan of the square versions ... but I'm wondering which square version you would recommend knowing which ones I already have 🤔
Thanks for this video. Keep 'em coming.
For general use when working I wear G-Shock watches. I keep buying these to have watches with different features. They are not expensive and they are great watches. They are good value for using, accuracy, and features. I like the solar watches. It is difficult to break one of these with general use. They can take a beating compared to the others. I think I must have at least twenty of these.
I’ve recently purchased an AWGM100 analog model with the blue bezel, solar and a function that sets itself with perfect time. Wearing it for 2 days now and I freaking love the thing. Beautiful watch. I still have my 5600 square model that I’ve owned since 2016 and refuses to die. Still looks brand new.
GW-M5610. Love the clean, retro look. And the absolute precision.
My first G-Shock was a DW-5200 that I got back in the late 1980's. I wore that watch for years occasionally changing either the band or the bezel whenever they broke. I stopped wearing it mostly because I took a desk job and I could always see the time on either a computer or my phone. However, I just received my brand new DW-5600E because I want to get away from so many screens. As soon as I took the 5600 out of its box the nostalgia started washing over me. Man, this watch is beautiful! BTW, I still own that original DW-5200 and it still works but I can't find reasonably priced bezels for it anymore. :' (
I've been a watch wearer for about 48 years. I don't like relying on my phone or computer for the time and I would never stop looking at my wrist expecting to see the time or date. Can't teach this old dog new tricks.
I've got a Casio GD350-1B in the mail waiting to be picked up right now. Just want to say thanks for doing a video on the G-Shock. They are great watches that I think a lot of people dismiss due to it being digital and bulky. Sure there are big models but there are also slimmer ones out there like the DW5600e. Lots of models to choose from! Enjoy your weekend, Teddy!
Talk about good timing! And thanks, Sheldon. I think g shocks are really my style but they are still iconic!
Purchased a white Baby-G 200m last May for our daughters Summer lifeguard job. She loves it! (...and she now understands why you don't a "cheap" watch.)
That’s awesome, Perry. The perfect choice for a lifeguard honestly!
I ran into a guy about 30 years ago and he was wearing a very nice Seiko. I commented on how much I liked it. He said that he had a " one watch only" rule and he wanted the best that he could afford. It. made an impact on me and I caught myself following that rule. When G Shocks came out it was a no-brainer for me. Been wearing them ever since.
Definitely Iconic now. I bought their first solar/atomic model at Costco, still works fine. Then added a surf/tide model (black & white) with multi-band 6. Then added a Analog solar/multi-band 6 that is quite dressy. Casio is always adding functions, creating looks to the G-Shock line. Now you have Bluetooth and GPS, and much more! And they are dependable & accurate, you get your moneys worth (and then some).
I work in the power generation industry and the job requires a tough watch. Started out with a Seiko 5 Sports watch but after some time, sweat ate away at the back plate. Did some research and saw this YT destruction test video about the G Shock GWA 1000 Gravity Master back in 2011. Liked it so I bought it. Still ticking now. But one G will never be enough. I had to have at least 2 to cycle wrist time. I got myself a GW 8200 titanium frogman in 2016, the watch I liked since my college days but can't afford back then. You guessed it. Still ticking. Was considering a Luminox 3801 lately just for a change. Wanted to try something new perhaps. Bought another time piece 2 weeks back. You guessed right again. Got the GWF A1000 analog frogman. If you want a time piece that will last while actually using it, get a G Shock.
My gw-m5610 is my favourite watch of all, super comfortable and light, always dead on accuracy and no worries for the battery dying. The only negative i have is due to its thickness and shape it tends to get caught behind things.
I've been a real G-Shock fan for quite a while. While I'm fascinated by 'fine' mechanical watches, what I wear are G-Shocks and Pro treks. A finely finished luxury watch just won't stay that way on my wrist. Realistically.
A while back I had a watch from a well known mid priced brand that features a lot of "military grade" ad copy, when I opened it to change a battery, inside it was really no different than any other quartz watch, the Ronda movement just held in place by a simple plastic shell. By comparison, the G-Shocks have purpose built movements and complex energy absorbing casing structures. Where it counts.
I just got into the G-shock watches when I saw a video on TH-cam about the GWG 1000. I have just bougght a GWG 2000-1a1 and I love it. I love the way it looks and all the features including how tough it is. As big as it is it is very easy to wear. It is suprisingly light and I barely know I have it on. I plan on wearing this watch for a very long time. It is also just plain bad ass.
g-shock is awesome more than rolex
I got my first GW series in 1983 in no small part to the TV ad where they used it as a hockey puck. More than 3 g shock models later I've never looked back.
I own 10 of them. And a few Swiss watches too. Depends the mood I’m in and what I’m doing. I almost bought the mrg Hassan at £6500 but decided against it. My wife would have killed me.
Hi Teddy, The G-Shock is my beater watch. I know it can take the abuse of whatever work I am doing. Some of them have some really nice features for a quartz watch. The G-Shocks have great value too.
I think having one, like you said in the last video, is possibly a must.
I own Casio G Shock GBA-800-1A. It’s pretty good for its price. A very reliable watch for every day use.
5610 is my beater. Solar powered, atomic time keeping, 200m water resistant, indestructable and looks good in it's own way. Great watch
Within my family we have 6 G-Shocks. I have just one but I love it. I bought a second hand GW-1500A, which has a waveceptor and solar. A watch you really do not need to worry about when you just grab it and run out of the house. I cleaned it up and bought JayandKays adapters to use nylon straps.
I bought a DW-5000 in 1983, and continued to wear it and it's updates for 33 years. The last G-shocks I bought were the GX-56s (130% scaled-up DW-5000). I still wear them ocassionally, but for the past 2 years, it's been Seiko divers.
Love mine! Used it for work/hiking or mountainclimbing and it has survived everything ive thrown its way. Usually just wear cartier Pasha nowdays but still love The G
My first G-Shock was issued to me by the military in 2009; a DW6600. I still have it and it's still going STRONG! I LOVE IT! For that I'm expanding my Casio collection. I honestly believe, and I hope that most here agree with me, that no one can call themselves a serious watch collector without at least owning one. Kikuo Ibe definitely got it righ - "The duality of toughness and elegance".
you either like them or hate them, for me always had them, solar, nice beaters for hikes, sports, will always be in my collect. perfer the less flashy, less lettering, more stealth but both reg and negitive displays.. Although at my tops is a Reactor watch collection....
I've been wanting a G for awhile, but couldn't find one that I thought hit the sweet spot on looks, features, and price. Last weekend I stumbled across the new GA900E-1A3 and when I saw the price I bought it almost immediately. It's waiting for me when I get home from work today. Very excited for my first G-Shock! I've also ordered 6 straps to try on it as that's another great feature of the GA900's, being able to use regular 24mm watch straps!
I’m a mechanical watch type or guy, ive never been into the Quartz watches with one big exception. I absolutely love G-Shock. I’ve owned at least a dozen different models over the last decade and wore one every day at work as an EMT for the entire 10 years in the field. I have never had one fail me and i always got a lot of enjoyment out of the design and rugged utilitarian nature of them. I still wear a G-Shock from time to time but i tend to go strictly for the Tough Solar/Multiband models and i set the time on my mechanicals off the atomic clock. Long live G-Shock.
I just got myself a casio g-shock, GA-100, cost me around 100 dollars including tax, and I am in love with it. Thank you for this video, really makes me want to buy another one.
The triple ten... You can get all this plus solar charging, radio control for under 75 bucks. Throw in A B C and this is the best digital watch you can get, end of discussion.
G shocks are great! Those features back in 83 would have been a game over for everyonez
Which one are u talking about for $75
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www.amazon.com/Casio-G-Shock-GW6900-1-Tough-Solar/dp/B00284ADAI?keywords=casio+solar&qid=1538403262&sr=8-11&ref=mp_s_a_1_11
I own several and am a big fan of them. Awesome video and I'm going to link your video on my video reviews of my G-Shock watches.
I have the gx56-1a solar " the king" red and black version, awesome watch.
I have a GA-1000-4A (Orange) and a GBA-800-1A (Black). I love them both. The GA-1000 was my first G-SHOCK, I’ve had it for about 4 years. I just recently bought the GBA-800. The Bluetooth feature is great. The watch is always dead accurate and with it’s all black face and white hands, it is extremely readable at a quick glance.
I have my eye on a couple more. I think my next one will be solar and atomic, probably the GWM-5610. I really need to add a digital square to my collection.
Definitely iconic or maybe I’m biased because I’m an 80s baby😄even though that brand doesn’t fit my aesthetic, I respect it. My Hubby is a G-shock man. He’s 6’4, 200+ lbs, US Army recently retired, and is really proficient at breaking things. He says it’s the only watch that can hang with him. He has a GAW100B-1A and a GSTS110D-1A✌️
Haha I am a 90s baby and I agree with you completely. It doesn't fit my look either, but no doubt iconic in my eyes. Your husband seems like the perfect canidate for a G-Shock. Thank him for his service on my behalf!!
I m lusting after a mudmaster - i think its definitely iconic ; also it’s in the UK design museum - I reckon they know about these things ! - btw great mini history
Thanks James! The mud master is a fun watch. It is a shame most of the models form g shock are too big for my wrist 😢
Teddy Baldassarre
GA-800 1a is a good choice for thin wrist 👍
I noticed they had about 3x Casio F91W in various displays last time I was there
Owned one as a beater for years and never thought too much about it let alone the history (thanks internet). I saw the full metal squares and read up on the history of the G-SHOCK and was hooked. One of favorite buys in the last couple of years.
Great vid!
I own three G-shocks: GWG1000, DW5600bb and my favourite, DW5600e.
I've owned Casio watches since my mom and dad gave me first watch when I was 6yrs old. A Swatch is what got me started, then on and off for the last 15yrs I have worn the DW-290 and the F91-W. Just recently I got my first G-Shock ever, here I am at 27yrs old and I purchased a GD-350-8! It has been my only watch since purchasing it. I never liked the look of these things from a fashion point of view, but they look like a piece if gear straight from Star Wars, and that's just cool! 😎
I have two G Shocks in my collection. My favourite is my Rangeman. It is brilliant. 💪🏼
I had one of the first models in 1984. Since then, I’ve owned many more. I went with Swiss and Japanese autos for quite a while, but still always bought G-Shocks as well. As of now, I’ve sold off all my watches and have only one: a G-Shock GW9400-1 Rangeman. It’s more functional and tougher than any high end Swiss auto dive watch. I’ll only wear G-Shocks for the rest of my life.
I have two g shocks. Actually the watch that got me back into, well wearing a watch. Originally bought it as a time piece I could beat up taking firearm training classes and not feel bad about. Even though I've moved into nicer, automatic/mechanical movement watches, I will still proudly wear them.
Startout with DW69001V. Falling in love. Now wearing MTG-B10001A4, GWF1000NV2, GW9400, G9300. Loving all of them.
when i was like 9 i remember me and my mom where doing back to school shopping for me at the mall and i remember seeing a white g shock in a display case at macys and begged my mom for it she said no at first since it was very expensive for us but at the end of the day when we where done shopping we went back to macys and my mom surprised me with it i remember being so stocked with it it was my first watch and i didn't take it off and wore it every where for years it was white so it got stained fast from grass and markers and other kid stuff so it quickly got a color of its own lol but i loved it i sadly lost it like 3 years after i got it im 19 now and hoping to find that exact white model g shock to add to my watch collection as it was my very first watch ever
I was 12 years old, riding my bike through a small forest near my parent's home, simply called "BMX forest". All of a sudden, I discovered a bright yellow G-Shock DW-003, just lying there in the middle of the road. I looked everywhere, but there was no one around. I even screamed: "Hello!! Did someone just lose their watch?? I found it!!" But nobody answered. I picked it up and further inspected it: It looked near mint, even the yellow NATO strap was fully intact. The only issue was that the battery was dead. I took it home, wrapped it in a plastic bag and thought to myself: "One day, if I got the right tools, I'll buy a spare battery and bring it back to life".
Well, the years passed, I moved several times and the thing got lost between various other stuff in a box somewhere. A few months ago, while searching for other things in my basement, I accidentaly stumbled across this watch that I had totally forgotten about. I ordered the right battery, looked up disassembly tutorials on YT (which wasn't that easy for this watch in particular), then when the battery arrived, finally took it apart and revived it. The feeling I had when I turned it around and it finally showed the time, was indescribable. There's just something mesmerizing and fascinating about G-Shocks, that somehow always brings back the kid in me. I never owned a G-Shock when I was younger, but many other kids I knew did and I loved playing around with theirs, setting alarms, activating the stopwatch or pressing the G-button to illuminate the quartz screen. To this day, I can't wear this yellow oddball without constantly staring at its beautiful dial.
Just got my blackout “king”..love it...
I actually just got a new G-shock the other day, the "Midnight in Tokyo" Special edition. It really is a fantastic watch!
Bought my first g shock at age 16 I’m 29 now and it still works just like the day I bought it, had a couple scratches but I’m looking to buy a new one soon
As always, another great video, Ted. And what have you decide about selling The Shirt, my friend? Hehe.
And while I was watching your vid, I received my new Casio World Time.
Thank you, my friend. Lol not for sale ;) and that is so cool, talk about nice timing.
Guess you and the delivery guys were Timed to deliver some nice Casio stuff today.
Well, wont say I didn’t try to get that nice shirt.
Have a good one, Ted.
I ask as I do very much enjoy the way you judge and present watches, you seem very knowledgeable and professional...