Casio G-Shock Rangeman GW9400 In Depth Review
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- Опубликовано: 7 дек 2019
- This episode of the Good Timekeeping Show is an in-depth review of the Casio G-Shock "Rangeman" GW-9400 watch which uses Module 3410. These set-up instructions also apply to other versions of the GW-9400, such as the GW-9400-3, GW-9400J-1JF, GW-9400BJ, GW-9400BTJ-8JR, GW-9404KJ-3JR and more which use the same module.
These watches each have Casio's Tough Solar power supply to keep the batteries charged automatically with normal exposure to normal lighting conditions during daylight hours. They have Multi Band 6 atomic time reception to automatically keep them set to the correct time every day. They have Casio's Triple Sensor, which includes a compass, a thermometer and a barometer. The barometer is used both to show barometric pressure readings and to calculate altitude measurements. The Triple Sensor readings can be displayed in metric or non-metric values (meters/feet, C/F, etc.). The user can also use this watch to record altitude readings for later review or to track altitude changes while climbing and hiking.
These watches also feature five daily alarms (one of which is a snooze alarm), an hourly chime, a one thousand-hour stopwatch, a countdown timer (up to 24 hours) and a World Time mode to display the time in another time zone anywhere in the world. This will also calculate sunrise and sunset times for the current time zone with the ability to enter latitude and longitude coordinates for more accurate calculations.
In this video I go over the functions, features and set-up procedures for this watch. This model has been available since 2013. When I recorded this review in 2019 the "street price" was typically between $175 and $190 in the U.S. market. 
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By far the best, most clear, well explained tutorial
At 4:08 the animated second counter in the eye is shown this way because the stopwatch is active. This is not the normal display. When the stopwatch is not active, it shows as a second counter around the clock. Great watch and great tutorial!
Just
Bought this watch and found this tutorial invaluable, thank you very much
Same
I hope Casio is paying you because you just sold a watch
Well, no, Casio doesn’t pay me nor give me watches for free nor any other deals. But at least I get something from RUclips when you guys watch my videos a lot. So, thank you.
The rangeman is good for a digital watch no doubt.
BUT the HOLY GRAIL IS STILL KING OF KINGS. and sadly it is discontinued. BUT if u are 1 of the few elite who own 1 like myself. U are part of a LEGENDARY GODLY Group of ALPHA MALES.
AN THE WATCH I SPEAK OF. IS THE LEGENDARY .
*CASIO PROTREK PRW 2500.*
😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏
TO ALL who missed out on the ONLY DIGITAL WATCH IN THE ENTIRE WORLD TO HAVE EVERY POSSIBLE FEATURE EVER SEEN ON A WATCH ALL PUT TOGETHER ON 1 SINGLE WATCH.
Well. RIP. it is sad indeed that u missed the train.
Id advise. If u ever get a chance to get 1 for less than a million dollars. Id suggest u jump on it right about now.
Cheers. 🤙🤙👍✌
You didnt buy that watch.
@@navyvet05 I never said I bought the watch, but someone who was on the fence did watch this video and ended up purchasing because of this man’s review. Most likely anyway
After looking at alternatives for a couple of months, I bought this exact watch about 10 months ago largely because of this review. I love the watch, it’s the only one I’ve worn since it arrived. This thing is bombproof and extraordinarily accurate. The larger buttons make it easy to operate and move between functions, turn on the light, etc. I paid about $180 on Amazon. Thank you for this terrific review!
180? That was a steal
me, too 🎉
A very tanky and durable watch
I just bought a new one today online from a major retailer for $132 as a clearance item. I realize it’s not the latest and greatest any longer but for that price I couldn’t resist trying it out.
@@Paul_1973 That’s a great deal on a great watch! Enjoy -
What a beast! The kid in me is still alive😊 It's on its way home......
PS: For anyone using a compass on the ground, barometric altimeters are not the ideal, yet they are an absolute necessity in aviation. It's about lift pressure for a plane vs it's true altitude, which are not always the same.
I can't thank you enough for all this in-depht exploration of this watch! I enjoyed every minute of it. I'm pretty sure I won't need the manual after that (and I'm not the sharpest of the flock, it was THAT good). Be blessed mate, all the best 😊👍
I dont own this model watch but just here to check a very instructional and peaceful video.
Great job, Sir!
I just got one. I read a lot of hype about this watch before purchasing. I am not disappointed. It deserves all the praise it gets. By far the most ‘G-Shock’ G-Shock you can buy. It’s built like a tank and has amazing features. I’m loving it!
Actually it is one of few G Shocks with a deal breaker: it easily breaks where the band is attached to the case.
@@bestopinion9257 Mine hasn't broken. And I wear it a lot. That weak point at the strap to case connection is a myth.
Over rated...
Like many others in the comments, this is a watch I have been considering and this video really sold me on the features. Probably the most in depth video I've seen on the rangeman and also one of the most informative on how to use the watch. Thank you for putting in the time to record this video. Hopefully others get a chance to see this video. Instant subscribe! Thanks again.
say your money and get a pro-trek....
This is the best explained video I ever watched....I hope my time don't change again.
Needed a refresher so this was an excellent review. Thank you.
Thanks for the excellent review. I bought one and I couldn't be happier.
This was a great refresher and review of the whole watch after not using all the features for a while.
One of the best watches out there
🥰👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Agreed. But man, the GPR-B1000 Rangeman is a total beast! I have the GW9400 and a frogman sitting on my nightstand that I've replaced with this watch.
@@ThurstonHowell3rd I have both the Rangeman . Love both. However, the one button stopwatch function on the 9400 is an advantage I cant deny.
@@ThurstonHowell3rd I couldn´t disagree more. The GW 9400 is superior.
Combine features with cost and this is the number one G-Shock in my opinion.
Sold. I'm gonna sell my other g shocks. This is the best.
Gracias por su video Greg, I just bought this watch model from Ebay, and I'm really happy with my purchase, at the initial set up I discovered the watch had not been sync with the tower in Colorado since October of 2021 and it was only 3 seconds off, I'm always amazed at the accuracy of casio watches and I'm definitely a big fan of casio as well as your channel, keep up the good work!!!
I just bought this watch for myself today, your video was great in helping me get it all setup. well done and thank you.
This was great! Thanks for showing me how to use my new Rangeman GW9400-1B. Best!
I love this channel, how is it that you don’t have more followers? Amazing, detailed reviews, and your voice is very relaxing too.
I have had this great watch for several months, as a watch geek, I do a lot of searches to learn as much as possible, I wanted to give you a thank you for your actualizing all the elements of this watch. I liked this watch, but your instructions and clarity of features has taken like to love. Thanks.
Great video presentation, Greg. I've been looking at this "much more than a watch" for a while now. At fifty-seven, my dad still gives me Xmas and birthday money. He wanted me to buy something, so of course, I bought a bottle of booze, first.. Watched this video yesterday, and ended up buying this watch, a day after I looked at it, at the store..
Yes, full of functions which is the big selling point of having this one. It will take some time getting use to. I'm old school, and while I went for all the functions, perhaps a Gravity Master or Mud Master with the analog hands would have been more to what I am use to with a watch. The digital is not my style, but I am sure I will get use to it. More of a roll of the arm to check time, but it is a good and sturdy looking watch. I may have to lift some weights, again, to look as tough as this watch. I told my seventeen year old daughter she could have this when I'm dead. She said no thanks. ;-)
I'm saving up for this watch! :)
Thanks for the review! 👍
Already got a few Gshock watches, but this is on my 'to get' list. Very nice and feature packed.
This was a great video. I've just ordered this watch for myself, and I found this super helpful. Thank you again.
Thank you Mr. Anderson - this by far the best review i saw!
Been watching this review for a while. Just received my first rangeman as a gift. Very cool to be watching this again, while holding the actual watch. Thank you for putting this video together.
Wow the watch just arrived very happy on how it came out now gonna set it up!!
I’ve been considering buying this watch and your review was helpful, thank you!
Thank you for this very detailed and user oriented review!
Your videos are always so great! Thank you so much for posting these. Makes my buying decisions so much easier.
Thanks very much Greg. Very well put together and helpful.
A friend of mine has this model. I opted for the PRW-2500 instead. Both are awesome!
GW 9400 is the best G Shock
In amazon, 4.7 of 5 is score
And thank you for the video.
I couldnt be happier with my gw9400 but its kinda chunky watch. So my next purchase will be gw5160 for casual wearing
Después de algunos años de admirarlo, por fin me decidí por este modelo en amarillo. Gracias Greg.
planning to get this G-SHOCK RANGEMAN..since its again..SOLAR POWERED...same as the G-SHOCK -MUD-MASTER...i had....thank you for the depth review...it was so helpful.
Thank you for the video I just purchased mine today from a jewelry store (well know). Now it time to research the offset between “true north” & “magnetic north”
A fantastic intuitive review, thank you for sharing.
It's funny why no one talked about the dimness of this timepiece! I own one and it's my favorite G-Shock of all the others that I own but this dim display put me in doubt. However, it really depends on the angle you view the watch. Other than that, it's handsdown a hell of a G-Shock!
Great job in explaining the features.! Thank You.! 👍
Great review. I bought the Rangeman 2020 blackout edition because of you. The watch is looking bloody slick and handsome. Can't wait to take it to the mountains of Scottish Highlands after the lockdown. Cheers mate!
Genepool just ordered the same model, waiting on it to show up. Any issues with the band? Seen where others swap them out
I had it but sold it. Beautiful, but the regular one is better in terms of visibility and also better looking.
It's been scrapped by Casio! The blacked-out edition is no more because it wasn't selling I guess...
@@NathanChisholm041
Bullshit. The jewelry store by me that sells G-SHOCK is getting some blackout versions next week. They do sell.
Nice comprehensive review, gave it a thumbs up!
Great watch can't wait for mine this week, the sun set n sunrise the part where it's starts indicating n flashing in little circle is telling u how much of day o night u have
I was looking for additional information after I bought this watch. Looks like I made a good decision.👍
Hello Greg great video thank you for sharing very very nice watch 🏆👍
Este debe ser uno de los “reviews” más completos que he visto de un reloj. Felicitaciones!!! Tengo una duda respecto a la salida y puesta de sol (sunrise y súmate): que tan exacto es ese dato siendo que la configuración está basada agregando latitud y longitud en el reloj?
Thanks for the detailed review💎
Just bought one .They are really made well
That was a good informative review. Thank you.
Just got my new rangeman today. It’s such a beast.
Excellent review... I enjoyed this video.
What a great review. Buying now.
4:22 this is not what the "pie" is normaly do in time keeping mode. That is the indicator tha stopwatch is running, as we see that later in video. When stopwatch is not running the pie is showing seconds in minute. Great review by the way. Proud owner of rangeman some 10 or more years😊
Now i get why its referred to as one of the if not the best survival watch... damn , great review
I have it already 4 years lol it's one of the best buys in my life
Possibly the best watch review on youtube, well done.
Thanks. I wanted to be thorough but wow! This watch does a lot of stuff and it takes a long time to explain it.
Does the atomic time settings from Japan or China reach all of Australia .
Ordered mone yesterday... Can't wait to arrive...
Hi good video thanks. The indicator in the circle, in time mode was showing us that the stop watch was running. Different patern than when atop watch not running.
I have this watch for 3 months now and other than Bluetooth this is the most feature rich affordable Gshock or Protrek I've ever owned. You can get these for under $300 cdn now and it has ALL the feature you could ever want but one out of a Protrek/Gshock:
- solar - so important for Gshocks and Protreks considering their poor 2 year batteries on non solar. I loath having to do this on my older Gshocks so much that I'm considering dumping anything that dosen't last at least 5 years or is solar.
- radio atomic control (Id take blue tooth over this with the tower shut down rumors). I have bluetooth on my dual timezone edifice and damn Casio is doing Bluetooth right on their watches.
- adjustable backlight with a front pusher. I wish more digital watches did this. A nice easy spot to find the light button in the middle of the night is an awesome feature.
- all metal pushsers with great knurling
- dual time zone
- temp. barameter. altimeter and compass sensor
- stopwatch
- timer
- 4 alarms with snooze
- sunrise/sunset
- altimeter memory - I could really do without this but when you look at the bluetooth capable watches and how they combine this with your phones gps its an awesome feature. Without bluetooth this is only for the hardcore hickers.
- radio update info
My only negative is the propritary straps so I had to get adapters to put a paratrooper strap on it. I really wish casio went the Safari protrek route and used Springbars on all their watches so people could more easily customize them. Especially when you see the exorberant price that they charge for replacement straps. Also I'd like bluetooth but this watch predates that tech and thats ok. Casio Bluetoth is great. But a watch just being a watch is great too.
Another great video, Greg!
Great video just bought mine.
This is the best review ever.
What Casio watch has same features as the wst-30 but also solar power? Thank you Jim Fisher.
Hi Greg, very nice and informative review. I like that.
Some features similar with my GWN - 1000RD. Have you ever review it?
Just watch the video of it going over 1000 hours so had to check out the goat review. Such a over the top watch. I have a garmin solar instinct for my hiking biking wilderness in Colorado and Arizona watch but no way Is at cool as the range man.
Brilliant video
I love the stop watch on this Module 💪
When I press mode button once and it goes to world time mode, what is the top left dial indicating?? And what actually are those “10-0-10”on red rim of that dial for ?
Thanks for the video!
Hi Greg. Between the protrek and rangeman, which one will you choose, and why?
Hye Mr Greg Anderson , how you doing Sir , i wanna to double chek with you , based on review above for model GW 9400 , is that the functionality same like model for LOVE THE SEA AND THE EARTH edition like OKAPI GW 9405 KJ 5JR , KAKAPO GW 9404 KJ 3JR and another one the yellow strap GW 9403 KJ 9KR ?
Excellent informative review. Looking for a radio solar watch with barometer to replace my Suunto Vector. Otherwise perfect, but would like option to select date format to dd.mm. Maybe they will do U version of this watch that has the option.
I am "burned out" on smartwatches and i think that this feature watch might be my savior. It rugged, it charges by solar, it has all those gimmicks that i like so much. So this is basically a watch that you can put on your wrist once and never take it of. ;-)
Thank you for this grat review.
The fact it runs off the sun and can help you survive give a sort of confidence when I go bush...
@@NathanChisholm041 I bought it a few weeks after watching this video. And I love it.
I am using Stop Watch and Timer more than i am willing to admit and you can find plenty of stuff to customize it.
@@isegrim1978 That's what I like to! I'm getting the OD green strap and bezel for it to switch it up a bit. Yeah, the instant start stop watch is really cool too.
@@NathanChisholm041 i got bullbars from
JaysAndKays and thinking about their strap adapter and the glow in the dark wristband (outside is black, but the inside glows) from one of the ProTrek watches.
@@isegrim1978 They're out of black bullbars atm so ill have to wait. I'm happy with the resin strap. but might get a carbon fiber one.
Thank you!
1. what's your favorite watch? If GW9400, then how often do you wear it in a month?
Thank You, I love my Rangerman 9400
Good morning. I just received my GW9400 and love it. My question is that got it on medium power. Once it reaches high how long should I keep charging it once high starts ? Facing sun through my window. I live in Rhode Island so its cold lol
Thank you, Greg. I appreciate your thoughtful content and passion for these g-shock watches. I doubt you’ll get to this, but assuming this Rangeman meets all of my needs, do you think there’s any reason to go above and beyond to the Mudmaster? I’ve thought if buying the Mudnaster and have no problem doing so but I’m not e tiredly sold on the second generation and am considering getting a Rangeman instead. If you ir any if your viewers have any thoughts on this it’s appreciated. Thank you and I hope everyone is well.
Will the compass work in Southern Hemisphere? Do I have to change settings to make it work? I will be on a journey across Namibia…. Thanx for any answers
Great video of a god tier watch👏
Best GW9400 tutorial in the world
Just purchase this watch thank you for this the instruction manual is a pain.
Very good video. Helped me a bunch. Best one on you tube
Great review! I just bought this watch and I love it. It's good looking very functional. My question is what is the difference between this one and the new version 3 please? Please let me know. Thanks again
In 2021, is there a better, newer watch out, or these are the best? What is a reputable source to buy in the USA?
Great review!
Very good, very thorough, so thorough that I'm sure you would have touched upon this if it existed, but does this model have VIBRATION Alarm. I would like one of these mid range Casios with vibration alarm, THANKS.
Tons of good information, thanks! Really helpful.
I’m glad you liked it.
@@GoodTimekeeper May I ask you a question? I am moving to Arizona soon. How will my Rangeman 9400 handle the time zone/daylight savings time situation there? Thanks!
You can set the local time to “DEN” for the Denver or Mountain Time zone and then put the DST setting to “Off” (instead of On or Auto). And then you’ll be all set for Arizona. EXCEPT the Navajo Nation does observe Daylight Saving Time, if I recall correctly.
@@GoodTimekeeper Thanks very much! You’re right about the Navajo Nation and DST I believe. Thanks for the reply. I appreciate you taking the time!
Hi when the alarm activated. Will the light start blinking?
Just bought the green one, it shipped today. I know the negative display will be a little tougher to read...but it adds to the look of the watch imo. Also have a black bull bar to go on it.
Just bought the last Japanese domestic model from Amazon today, should get it by the weekend
Supreme review!
Great tutorial!
does the rangeman have the stn display or the old one?
Thanks for the nice informative vid. That got me interested in that watch. I have a quick question... does the countdown have the vibration mode? That is after at the end of the countdown, would the watch vibrates? Thanks.
This watch doesn’t have a vibration alarm.
best g-shock ever made
And the pressure graph is amazing. It looks like a. Stock market graph but it’s not. That’s why it’s amazing.
The eye looks like that because u have stopwatch running im background.when the stopwatch is off it counts the seconds in a minute
I was going to say this, but decided to check the comments first. I like the little minute counter in that eye. I also like that the little eye can let you know of other things the watch is doing like a stop watch. currently the Rangeman is the best watch I have, and a great selection of features.
Great comment I thought something was off with this as the others have seen do not have the same pattern in the eye of the watch... you're exactly right, good catch
Does this Rangeman have a repeating countdown timer?
You are the best big thank you mr kraig
I love G Shocks
love the video but I cant manually sync it for some reason it doesn't even say hold button and theres no countdown timers running do you now how to get it to work again?
The Multiband 6 reception is only available in certain time zones which are supposed to be in range but if, for example, I set the zone to somewhere in Australia or New Zealand then it won’t try at all to receive. The manual says which time zones are good to use for Multiband 6. Which time zone are you using?
How do you get the 60 second sub dial in the top left corner to look like that? Mine just goes around in sync with the seconds like a digital seconds hand, but yours looks way cooler! I want my watch to do that too
Derek Walter it’s because the stopwatch is running
@@MarkCridland thank you. I did realize that after I saw his stopwatch was on I tried it on my own and it worked
Once love your passion!!!❤️❤️❤️