A G SHOCK I Should've Bought Years Ago. DW6900-1V 2023
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I have the original DW-6900 for around 25 years now. I bought it when I was 10 years old. It got two new batteries, a new bezel and a new band over the years, but it's still one of my favorites. Good investment by the 10 year old me I think.
I was about to write a similar - if not identical - comment. Wearing my 25+yo DW-6900 as I write this.
It’s like triggers broom 😂
So it's basically been completely replaced? 😂
I have a 6900ms (1289) that I’ve had for over 12 years. Gives you that classic 90s look I grew up with. Perfect middle ground size. This thing is tough. I’m a full time automotive mechanic and have given this a beating since I got it. It’s been soaked in hot dirty motor oil, gasoline more times then I can count over the years. I scrub it off with a dirty sink brush with gritty soap that most mechanics use. I’ve worn it shooting in the blazing hot dusty Arizona desert all it’s life, swam all summer, raced and crashed dirt bikes wearing it. Banged around all its life. It’s super lightweight for its size and wasn’t very expensive. All I can say it’s survived everything I’ve thrown at it.
And that's the reason why the DW-6900 was given to the Navy SEALS 💪🏻 It's indestructible.
I wasn't going to get into G-shocks, but I found one of these from the 90s at a flea market for a steal, but it was missing the G button, bezel/case protector and the original strap was worn and cut to be shorter. I then hunted down the components I needed and now it looks almost as good as the watch in the video.
Superb my friend! Love this story Marian!
Where did you find a replacement G Button?
@@jimbobbeer6642 I found a guy on eBay from Israel who sells the bezel, battery, strap and battery. It was about 35$ + shipping. My bargain G-shock is now not much of a bargain anymore, but it looks good. Search for (best_watch4u). He migh not have any more buttons left though. Good luck.
@@jimbobbeer6642 Also, if you find a replacement G button it won't come with its own very small round retaining clip, so very carefully remove it from the old button inside and try not to lose it while you fit the new button .
That’s part of the appeal of G-Shock watches.
Wear it, beat it, and when it starts to look a bit scruffy, you can fit a new bezel and band and it looks like new again!
You can even change the color, switch to a combi bracelet, fit a bullbar, a metal bezel or even a full metal kit and completely customise it.
I recently picked up a totally worn 12 year old rare white GW-6900, bezel has paint that peels of, band is broken.
Guess what, function wise it is perfect, charging, battery, Multiband are working flawlessly.
So now comes the fun task to refurbish and possibly customise it.
Gotta love Casio!👍
I've been watching watch reviews for donkeys years and just came across your channel by chance as I've bought the DW-6900. Absolutely love the humour, you made me laugh man. In a world of serious, geeky watch reviews, you're a breath of fresh air. Lovely stuff! (Not my words Lynne, the words of Shakin' Stevens.)
Ricky! You are very kind! Thank you for the support and congrats on the 6900!!! It’s awesome! Look out for another G Shock review this week!
I've been owning a DW-6600 for over 15 years (that took a visit to Casio Germany already because of a "disappearing" case) and a GW-M5610 for over 4 years now. Although the DW-6600 is a little bit too large for my wrist I absolutely love both of them because when the going gets tough, the G-shock gets going. 😄
Have both the 5610 and 6900. The 6900 is more functional as the buttons are far easier to push and the light button is so easy to find. Which one looks better is subjective…. I love them both
My DW6900 is ten years old and still on the original battery with heavy use. I wouldn't worry about the battery life on most DW G-Shocks. The alarm is also much louder than its solar counter part and the watch can withstand greater temperature ranges due to the CR2016 battery properties compared to the solar version battery. Great review and glad you like the watch.
Cheers Patrick this is great to know!
i call BS. my first one only lasted about 3 years and i ruined it by changing it myself and ruining the waterproof seals so i got another. and it just died so i got my 3rd lol going to have a professional replace it this time. im getting like 3-4 years on one battery.
@@JAK0E Sorry to hear you were not able to do a simple battery change. Perhaps yours sat on the self longer before it was purchased. Take care.
Not my thing anymore, but were a useful tool when I raced dirt bikes - had one on the crossbrace for 3 seasons and never failed, despite vibrations, water, cold, heat, mud & numerous crashes. I'm old now (50+) so life is much gentler so I've moved away from quartz.
Good show, thank you 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Steve, nice to know they played a part of your life!
Thee were so popular in the 90's. I remember when I was a kid in elementary school, some kid had one and he showed it off to us. He activated the stopwatch function and we were all entranced by the animations on the these eyes. 🤣 Now, 25 years later at the age of 34 I'm wearing my GW-6900.
I've just purchased a second hand grummy and melted DW-9250. It's easy to find and replace bezel, strap, back wings and o-ring.
It's very similar in desing nacolors and also bulky but my original intention was get the 6900-1V wich is also the watch of Ethan Hawk on the movie Training day.
Love your style.
That was the first watch I really wanted when I was a kid and I got it some 25 years ago. I wore it with pride for at LEAST 10 years before I retired it... Such a throwback to see one today! Brings so many memories... LOVE IT :)
Totally agreed about the DW6900 vs GW6900. The GW lacks the golden and blue accents that make the DW so cool. I never related it to the F-91W, but you are right!
Hahahaha it’s only because of my childhood my friend I have this relationship with an F91;) yes it’s just lacking the warmth of the DW!
"G-shock looked more like weapons on the wrist than a time device" You certainly earned my respect, Sir.And my sub. 0:28
I’d love a scaled down and thinner version of it
Think they do one Nelson!!!
Casio actually makes a non Gshock watch that looks a little similar to the 6900. It’s called the w219!
It's more likely you can grow a larger wrist than for Casio to make smaller G-shocks
U can by the GMD6900
Great review, I’ve not considered this model before. My current G-shock is the GW-B5600, but my favourite has been the G-7900 and I sold it about a year ago. I miss the moon and tide graph because I live on the coast, so I resurrected another classic I had in the draw - the SPS-300 Sea Pathfinder.
Superb Pathfinder!
Hi, can you check please which module do you have on DW 6900 in service menu,( push 3 button together) . Thanks
I love the 6900 as well, along with the 5600, the best watches that mankind has ever created. Nice job on the video too.
Hard to disagree my friend;)
My favorite thing about G shocks is having both the countdown timer and stopwatch, since I have a difficulty using an analog chronograph and I just don't like analog chronographs
I've had my DW6900 for 5 years. I put a metal buckle on mine from my DW5600 after I changed the strap. Looks allot better.
For a better “looking” and a better “fitting” G Shock (for us smaller wrists...) - take a look at the AWG-M100B...AND as a bonus is Solar powered and has Multi-Band 6 Atomic Timekeeping. Also, comes is a few different color variations - search “AWGM100”. Then remove the cheap plastic watch strap and put on the SEIKO KN20 strap from the Mini Turtle (with very slight trimming for the lug width difference) - and Bam!! Nice watch that is very comfortable to wear.
“Life is Good!” :)
Thank you my friend very helpful!!!
An absolute beast of a G Shock 💪 Looks like it wears really well too!
I would love it if it had solar and multi band 6 but I totally agree that the colours on this regular battery powered version look so good it would be hard to overlook it.
Awesome show as always MWC 👏👏👏👏
Cheers Gareth!
Check out the gw 6900 man, you’ll love it.
Love the 6900 series. Everything you said here, you got it exactly right! It's like a fusion between all the other models that came before it at the time. So, so cool! Although, I'd recommend the GW model over the DW, not only does it have tough solar / multiband 6, but it's also got a three letter display for the day of the week instead of only a two letter display used in the older models. Plus the three eyes are actually used as indicators for settings and whatnot, instead of using all three of them to count the seconds.
Thank you for this! Yes those 3 eyes are more useful with the GW! The watches colour choice just looks too modern for me;) I bought the 5610 because it looks like the original from 83! The 5600 doesn’t look like the original ;) that red frame around the display I needed to have!;)
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Totally understandable! That's exactly why I wear the gw-200 frogman from 2001 as opposed to any of the newer ones. That's the beauty of casio, you can get a little nostalgia or something more modern and they're all gonna be great.
Great video as always MWC!!! I love this GShock and I recently acquired the John Mayer/HODINKEE collaboration in the off white color and I love it!!!. I agree with you on the GW solar! Too drab! Thanks my friend!!!
Jack thanks for watching and your support!
The "Wife Said" bit had me rolling. Lmao. Great humor and info all around! So good dude.
The ole battery powered 6900 is a battle tank. It is everything a G Shock is supposed to be.
I remeber when this beauty came out, I was a sophomore in high school and really wanted one but sadly any money that I made at work went towards my comics. I just never commited to buying one but NOW I am going to pick one up without hesitation. Cheers and great video as always
Thank you very much my friend! I do love a comic for sure!!!
Your video convinced me to buy one of these. So glad I did. I’ve only worn it for a few days now but it’s a nice break from my Apple Watch. Kind of nice not having all those buzzing notifications on my wrist, honestly!
I have had mine since 1996 when I was a paratropper in the Army. It's been on countless jumps and half way around the world. Only changed batts twice.
My major problem with watch straps is the bit that holds onto the strap that stops it flapping about snapping and coming off. How do you replace them? How do i replace a casio buckle? Can you order a replacement strap if needed from casio as well, as your average jeweller never seems to have a replacement strap that looks like it matches the watch. How do you replace the buckle on a strap from plastic to metal, and can you get the correct replacement from casio directly? Sorry for all the questions, as i'm a casio G-shock newbie.
Wow that brings back some memories!!! Great video thank you
Thank you for watching RAA RAA!!
This guy makes some seriously good stuff. I was so immersed in the video. 1:40 really caught my attention.
Thank you my friend!
Great review. For me the pull of nostalgia is strong. It’s a age thing 😜. You’re not brainwashing me into another Casio you bad man
Cheers Ray!
Hi Russell,hope you’re well
I love these G’s.
Nice and robust and ideal for the outdoor life…
And tennis…probably…
All the best.👍🏾
Thank you my friend! Oh yeah could take the beating from a backhand for sure!!!;)
This watch literally popped into my head a minute before I got the notification for this video lol. The matrix is real.
That is freaky Will!!!!!!
😂 I just wrote a similar post....ordered the white version with negative display last week
Hey Russel, amazing Review, I just bought one. You may want to check out the Gw 5000u it's like the 5610 but with some amazing comfort upgrades.
I got this watch in the military and have had it for about 3 and a half years without changing the battery and it’s taken a beating, I want to change the plastic buckle on the strap but it hasn’t failed me yet.
The gshock triple sensor stuff (the newer ones) are insanely accurate. Like it knows you moved your hand up 3 feet in a thunderstorm. lol.
I have a GW6900 with Tough Solar and Multi Band 6. That would be the perfect watch for an end-of-the-world apocalypse. I would also bring my Citizen Promaster Eco-Drive diver's watch. Wouldn't have to worry about battery power as well if the Naval observatory in Colorado was still operating, you'd have perfect timekeeping.
Just stumbled upon your channel and have to say I really enjoyed this video. I like the retro vibes and the included wife notes! LOL Just great content!
Thank you so much for finding the channel my friend!!
Awesome review of a classic! Also consider the GW6900 with Tough Solar and Multiband 6.
Thank you my friend! Check out the show at about 7:38 and I’ll tell you reasons why I won’t;)
I just ordered this brand new for $40... I think I got a pretty good steal... The two circle dials that coordinate with the seconds remind me of the movie "predator", When the predator set his self-destruct bomb on his wrist.... kind of looks like that when it's counting down.... my favorite G-Shock, and actually my favorite overall Casio is my GD 350... I just got that a couple of weeks ago and it has taken over as my favorite Casio... we will see how the 6900 measures up 😊
The GW-6900 mentioned at 7:37 is more my thing and offers tremendous value for money.
Casio and MWC? Cant go wrong! Thanks for the video, love the channel.
Thank you my friend! Appreciate that!!
Such a great watch! And, as usual, awesome video...I love your creativity!
Thank you very much my friend!!
You made me smile on a difficult day. That is priceless. Thank you, MWC!
My friend! I’m glad I brought a little bit of light to your day! You take care!
Great review, I picked up the Neo Tokyo 6900, absolutely love it
Rosco! Superb my friend!
Thanks for the tips. I got the 3230 3232 almost like the yours , appreciate it , subscribed.
How do u do, thank you for yrs introduction, wondering is yrs 5600’s protection bar came with the watch, or u brought it separately?
Hi Joe!! Apologies I don’t know where I bought them from?! Check out my review I did on the watch . Defo after market;)
Just ordered this one thanks to your video. Brilliant design and great for people with bigger wrists.
Very cool if you want that hit of nostalgia. Not my favourite I'll admit but still cool and feature packed to boot. Great job mate
Your right my friend. If your into collecting famous film watches . This is an easy pick up!!
I just bought this version and did not know it was in movies. Im in the military and broke a really cheap field watch. I love it, and happy to buy this G-Shock
Excellent video. The 5600 is my daily and my 6900 is the go-to weekend fun watch.
Superb Chris!!
Nice! Must admit I’ve ended up selling both my 6900s as didn’t get so much wear. If you want to see a cool square - check out the G7800. Good resource is shockbase if you haven’t used it yet.
Awesome Gordon thank you! I’ve ordered a GBD200! Looking forward to it!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I really want one of those GBD200s! I don’t care about the smart watch type features but that display looks amazing!
I used my X-Acto blade on the strap where it splays the strap outward. I cut the strap buttresses off and now the watch strap articulates downward more, is comfortable and you can't see the alteration.
Thank You Russ for this great review on a great Casio
Best Regards
Cracking watch, great episode, Casio rock. 👍🏴
Thanks Jim!
TMWC, I recently purchased this watch and gotta say it's the coolest G-Shock I own. Like you, I raised an eyebrow initially at the plastic buckle, however, from a tactical/military point of view it makes sense. It's none reflective as opposed to a SS buckle. It's details like that I appreciate. Cheers.
Just picked up a blue GBD 200, lovely a small enough for grown ups to wear. Had a 90's DW6900 back in the day too...enjoy
Ordered it last week hopefully coming today!
Brilliant. Loved it ♥️ what do you think of the G-SHOCK rangeman gpr b1000 ? Probably not retro enough for you. It’s a beast and I love mine.
They definitely speak to me more and more my friend! However I have just bought the GBD200 in blue! Check those beauties out!
Im wearing this watch now freaking love it its indestructible highly recommend its so bad ass but yet so simple plastic buckle is not cheap plastic doesn't give i got 5 year's out of my battery
The dw6900 1v is my favorite of all time .
I own the solar one as well i love it
Superb! Yeah I’d like to get the solar y’know just to complete the set!!;)
Another great video 🙂👍 It is so weird; I just ordered the white 6900 with negative display a last week. I really like your version, but I think it would lose out to my 5910 too often..
Yes my friend! It’s a great iconic shape for sure!!
Hello Madman. A couple of things, and please correct me if I'm wrong. You mention your DW5610 as the "original square G-Shock". You may have unintentionally misspoken, but the way I understand it that title goes to the DW5000 that came out in 1983. The DW5600, which I own, is it's direct descendant and the DW5610 just happens to be the solar-powered version. The DW6600 is totally LEGIT! I still have mine that was issued to me by the military back in 2009. It was featured in the movie "American Sniper". I still have it and it's still going strong. With moderate use the battery lasted more than 10 years. It is my "lucky watch" and I use it as my flying watch. The DW660 is discontinued but my understanding is that the DW6900 (featured by you) is its direct descendant. All and all all these models are great watches; any model with the G-Shock brand is. Check out my personal favorites, the military style models DW5600MS and DW6900MS.
Hello my friend! I hope you are well!! Yes when I said ‘the original’ I meant case design which hasn’t changed since 83! ;)
The solar version is called GW-M5610, not DW-5610.
Is this Y2K compliant or do you have to set it to 1996 like other watches?
Your editing is absolutely hillarious! appreciate the content man. 🤣🤣👌
AJ Appreciate that a lot my friend! Thank you
I've just bought one of these. 10/10 on your videos. Love your show. Informative. Genuine. Funny. What the wife thinks... hilarious. I look forward to these. Cheers mate.
Think I’ve got one of these in a drawer somewhere. The front button is missing. Can it be replaced? Is it worth owt as it is?
Think it can my friend! Don’t think it would be worth much just due to the amount that was massed produced!!
I got the solar/MB6 version last year and love it! Yes, like the original colours but don't want a 200m water resistant watch that has to be taken apart every 2 years.
This was my first g shock I bought, love it
Awesome!!!!
Is this Watch not available in the UK anymore? I can’t find it anywhere…
Hi. Nice video review on this iconic piece. May I ask about a different version of the case back? I found one with a cursive "Shock Resistant" engraved on the case back, different from what you have in your video. What is your take on this?
Looking forward. Thank you.
I guess it’s an older watch my friend?
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR it probably is. But I reckon it may be a version for the ones Made in China. What I was referring to had a stamping MADE IN CHINA. The one you had in review has the Made in Thailand. At any rate, thank you for the response. Looking forward on your videos. All the best!
Great video. I love G-Shock, I have too many. I’m lucky that I have 8” wrist so even the biggest G-Shock look good on me. I tell everyone, G-Shock, the best watch money can buy. Cheap, accurate and indestructible.
Thank you my friend! You do have the manly wrist! No GShock is off limits!!!
Hi , how about dw-6910 ? Share review?
The straps on the 5610 square fit perfect on the 6900 way better than the factory straps
I think the light weight redeems it's excessive size.
Think your right Henry!!
I have this one and the blacked out negative screen. Classic!
Lovely stuff Craig!!
Hi, it's still in production?
Just an FWI you can get 5 years plus on the original battery. I hardly use the backlight on mine. Same with my DW5600 both are 5 years old.
Absolutely my friend but if I tell someone they are gonna get 5 years and they don’t, I get abuse!! Best going with the specs and anything more is a bonus yes?;)
Love it.....if your going to look at the time in the wilderness do it with a casio g..
Agree Alan!!
I own several GShocks to include the gw5610&gw6900. The 5610 fits like a glove the resin strap is extremely soft. I swapped the straps on the 6900 with dw5600 straps it hugs my wrist just like the 5610👍🏼.
Love the wife reactions. Really great feature. Funny that your wife's reactions only affirm that we don't really care what our wives think, but at least we go through the motions to say that we do. Lol. Love your channel! Looks like a gas mask...😂
Thanks Miles!!! She’s right most of the time!! But that’s sometimes why we love them more!!!!:)
5:53 Lmmfao.
Great video bro and great watch I just bought my 3rd one I keep losing em but always come back
I have the solar version, an amazing watch.
I just found one on the clearance rack at Walmart. $20. I picked it up. The battery was dead but changed it out and it works perfect. Not replacing my GAB2100CY-1A though. Casioak is still my go to.
I do have the GW6900 version. I used to have a DW version but after several years the strap disintegrated, which apparently was common among Casios of the 1980s. I’ll admit that I also have the GWM5610, and that tends to fit my 7” wrist a bit better because of the smaller angles of the strap joins.
If you’re looking for a G-Shock suitable for a smaller wrist, might I suggest having a look at the AWGM-100 series? It’s an ana-digi style and it also has something rare for a G-Shock: a sense of elegance.
Thank you for this my friend! I’ll check out the AWGM!!!
Another banger brother 👏 ❤️
Cheers Miguel! Hope you are well my friend!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR ❤️
Great value watches. ‘It looks like a gas mask’, brilliant 😂
Thanks for watching my friend!
Agreed about the bland solar version and again agreed about the original and the nostalgia of it and I've just bought one on Amazon for £50 US import!
I had one after the mission impossible 2 film back in the day too!
Massive but looks great, love the sub dials
Yeah the G’s always get away with it Phil!;)
Mate, that Casio display case must be getting pretty full now!
1 in 1 out Jason now!!!!
The rules for "size on wrist," and what's "too big," are different for G-Shocks than for other watches. They're deliberately big and chunky, and what would be "oversized" or "too big" for any other watch simply doesn't apply when it comes to a G-Shock. "Too big" is kind of the whole point.
It’s a good point my friend! When it gets to the point that it looks like either yours dads or big brothers watch that’s when it’s too big;)
Great review! I dig the small one you bought as a gateway into G Shock. Looks great!
There are many die-hard DW-6900 collectors collecting different versions ( or colors) of this series.
I know crazy!
the triple graphic is useful for tactical uses, military, pilots, engineers etc. in their jobs the difference in seconds results in a successful or failed operation have a visual with him development of the minute is very useful
Super, cheers Russ
See if you can get hold of a Bamford G Shock, I'm hoping to get hold of a Timex Panda.
ruclips.net/video/7cnRVMxUjPM/видео.html ;)
Had the bezel face going on as I was doing the bins and bog rolls
Hahahahaha
6600 and 6900 is the militaries choice. Navy Seals. Great review!
Forgot to add I think even Chris Kyle and guys that were in BUDS were issued the 6600 in the late and early 90s. BUDS classes in the mid to late 90s were given the 6600 and/or 6900. Enjoy it as they last forever and take a beating. Still have my 6600 from 93 and 6900 from early 2000.
Superb knowledge my friend! Thank you!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR
Your welcome! Your channel is getting bigger and better. Keep it going!
@@Kalmar917 A pity the 6600 is not made anymore, all time great.
@@roadgent7921
Couldn’t say it any better. A re-issue is highly needed. Imagine it even with a screw down back and solar are the only ways to make it better. I would be happy with a straight re-issue as well.
@@Kalmar917 A straight reissue would be perfectly in order.
6ix9ine: "Does the 6900 come in multi-color?"
Think there are a million colour variants my friend!
Cracking watch excellent 👍
Cheers Derek!!
Where can you buy the wire case protector?
Hi Tim! It was on Amazon but I forget the brand!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR ok thanks for the info , on my way to Amazon , Love your show and the way you present it
Ok this guy makes me a little anxious but... I love this review. I will buy one of this ! Thanks man