I took my Mudmaster up Ben Nevis just after getting it in 2021 and was amazed at the accuracy of the altimeter. I tracked our ascent all the way up on it and it was spot on, perfect to the metre when on the trig point. It's a big chunk of watch that doesn't get much wrist time when I'm not hiking or camping. But for the outdoors, the proper outdoors, not just a Sunday walk, it's fantastic.
I own and love the green one. It's a darker green than the original, which for me, makes it less military looking. The green one is the only one with white digits, which I also prefer.
I have the green model since October now. I find the Bluetooth very useful and the location recorder fantastic. I love the addition of sunrise and sunset! It is a beautiful beast.
You forgot to mention that this Mudmaster's compass has an automatic horizontal, magnetic declination and orientation correction function. This is a very useful feature, that Casio first implemented in the Gulfmaster GWN-Q1000 and Frogman GWF-D1000B. I didn't understand why Casio hadn't implemented this functionality in the Mudmaster GWG-1000 and GWG-2000.
The ultimate test for any watch is if it can survive a road trip on a vintage Harley Davidson… Trust me I had a FXD Wide Glide last of the Shovel Head motors, the vibrations were insane my lady friends loved it. 😂😂😂😊😊😊
I think there's no better watch than the Mudmaster for that job, lol. The vibration resistance alone makes it a tier above other G-Shocks, let alone all other watches.
For me , the original GWG -1000 is the best ! Tough, durable, packed with just enough tech for your needs………. Wearable for all occasions, just fantastic!
The Gwg1000 is also the most easily refreshed with a one piece bezel. I've had mine for 8 years and changed the beat up bezel and band twice and it looks brand new.
It’s great , however, it’s almost 10 years old . Ten yr old technology. Just saying I like the new one , I think aesthetically, it’s better , and the Bluetooth isn’t too intrusive ( no messages , calls ) just gps Better LCD readout…
I have the old discontinued GWG-1000 by todays standards and it's a big but brilliant watch. This watch should out live me by many decades. It's solar powered and has the time signal synchronisation but no Bluetooth and that's fine. All the same sensors for compass, altitude etc. I also have a Pro Trek PRG-600 that does not have the time signal sync but is a much slimmer watch for other occasions, it's positive display is also a tad better but there isn't that much in it. This new model should be even better than my Mudmaster but I'll stick with mine. When you buy a Mudmaster you don't need to upgrade to the latest version unless it has a key feature that you really need as the old one will keep on going for a very long time. Many thanks Harrison (as always) for sharing.
Thankfully, the GWG-1000 hasn't been completely discontinued yet, as many dealers still have a healthy stock of it. I recently bought the OG Mudmaster. 😎
@@StardustLegacyFighter That's nice to know, although arguably not as good as the new version there are people who really like the old one. The Pro Trek PRG-600 although not available from Casio UK can still be purchased from other countries.
@@anthonystevens8683The newer Mudmasters have some improvements, but nothing profound enough to justify a replacement, imo. Besides, I actually prefer the design of the OG one the most.
Tough solar just need a lil light to charge so I works in Finland too. If no, it also accept artificial light. One single charge for 6 months. You can preserve the watch in Power Saving mode too.
The KING GXW56BB1JF or GX56BB1 is the tank of tanks IMO without the bells and whistles that only military personnel need, also comes in positive display models and has direct lineage to the original square. G SHOCKS are cool, good review. I’m an automatic watch guy myself .
Good thing to know about casio and other solar watches. Is that you can charge them in indoor lighting. It takes a longer time. But it works. I live in Norway. In wintertime, we have some time with the sun in the morning down south. But it goes away fast. And it starts to get dark around 4pm. Up north, you dont see the sun. My solar g-shocks and Seiko just need indoor lighting. LED lights work best.
I have that model and is a beast of a watch. I dont think i need the more expensive gwg 2000/or the one in the video. The battery i can change it myself and last for 2 years. Thats enough, dont need the solar. Also no need for the atomic time adjust becouse when i connect it to the app in my phone it automaticaly adjust the time. Cherry on the cake, i got my watch on a grey market at 160 euros brand new. So no, no need for the much more expesive mudmasters!
For me, there is one choice difficulty for Forgman GWF-A1000 or MudMaster GWG 2000. I think it over for one year still can't make the decision. Both are great.
GWF-D1000 is better than both, imo. But if you need an analogue, then I would still get the OG Mudmaster. However, if that's not available or it's more expensive than the options you're already considering then I'd get the GWF-A1000. That analogue Frogman is unique, and has a very powerful motor.
@@Mrb00stThat thing looks like a joke. It's essentially the GBD-H2000 repackaged in a beefier exterior, and not at all a true successor to the GPS Rangeman. It's divided a lot of ppl, and I think it's destined to fail.
I have a GWG-2000-1A1ER and it survived three hours with a Reciprocating Saw... vibration torture while I cut down some small trees. The strap squeaks a bit now... but everything still works. 😂😂😂😂
It's a cool looking watch that appears to be getting good reviews, but seems kinda pricey for any sort of daily use or basic abuse it may receive in the context, especially where I've had three basic categories of cheaper beaters, daily wear and nice show pieces. Where's the line for any particular person ? 😀 😉 😄 👍
Yeah exactly, it's not only powered by sunlight. I saw someone on this comments section mention that this Mudmaster would die without sunlight, even though it has a power save mode and a reserve. 😂
I got a none solar mud master just before Covid. I went in our paddling pool in all that lovely weather. Water got in and ruined it. They’re about as robust as a chocolate fire guard.
Multiple reasons for why that could have happened: - The crown might not have been screwed in properly. - You pressed the buttons underwater - The O rings responsible for the water resistance have either been damaged or removed. - The watch is defective Other than that, it's tested for 200m of water resistance, so it absolutely shouldn't let any water in.
@@drbrowny90If it doesn't have a crown at all, then it's probably the GSG-100 or GWG-100, which are both entry level Mudmasters. I'm not sure about your specific one, but I've seen so many fake versions of those Mudmasters, and even cheap copycats from Chinese companies like skmei. The premium versions will certainly not have any of these issues.
@@drbrowny90I'm just replying back to your comment, so don't tell me what to do you 🤡. If you really had a real Mudmaster that got water damaged, you could have taken it back to Casio for repairs, instead of chatting shit about the entire Mudmaster line-up.
I would never trust a G-Sock, sorry, my Mud master GG1000-1A5 not solar powered, ran out of battery at the gym, my Rolex Explorer 2 survived similar temperatures when I personally put it to the test, in survival the simpler the better imo. What if you’re trapped in a dark freezing cave? You at least want to know the time of your death accurately 🤷🏻♂️
Lol that's what non quartz watches like gg1000 do when the battery dies genius. Get a solar one like this and it will out last the submariner by decades
@@keeperoftruth5951 oh I’m not the genius and you are 🤣 GG1000 is quartz, any battery watch is quartz, you mean solar. And no I not paying $800+ for a G-Shock max is $350, number 1 and like I said genius, what if you’re in no light conditions where the solar power doesn’t work? At least a mechanical watch with a rotor you shake your arm or wind it and works, he even said it in the video, he was in low light condition which affected the function, genius. And you’re wrong, a mechanical watch will outlive the Mud Master in the video which has a battery and will die eventually, the microchip will rust, you live it in a drawer in the dark for years or two and one will work the other wont. That’s why you see collectors like my dad with watches from generations that still work and a couple of old G-Shocks laying around broken.
@@frankv7068You're an ignorant fool, period. Literally, all solar powered G-Shocks have a power reserve that lasts many months. It doesn't require direct sunlight for basic functions and timekeeping, all you need is a basic light source. In terms of longevity, G-Shocks only require a battery change every 2-5 years or so and 10+ years for solar ones. Mechanical watches require a lot of maintenance, and that costs far more than a battery change for a Quartz watch. I have no idea where you get the idea of rust from, since they use stainless steel and resin parts, both of which can't rust, unless you expose the watch to acid, which would also kill a Rolex. Lastly, these G-Shocks will always keep better time than your Rolex, even without the automatic sync, and isn't that the most critical element of a watch?
That Mudmaster only has a 2 year battery, and is the most basic watch in the entire line-up. Instead of making a fuss about it, you could have easily got battery changed and continued using it. Just because automatic watches don't rely on a battery, doesn't mean they're superior. They require a lot of expensive maintenance, are more prone to damage when dropped and can't even keep more accurate time than a £10 Quartz watch.
@@StardustLegacyFighter Just admit you’re wrong buddy, is good for your soul 🤣. You have no weight in this argument, you gotta have rocks in your head to rely on a digital device over a mechanical one, I haven’t serviced some of my pieces in years yet regularly find myself replacing batteries like you said, and no one needs exact precision of timing when surviving in the elements, these watches got troops through wars way before quartz, as a matter of fact I can’t rely on a crappy G-Shock at work, I’m an MRI tech reason my work watch is the Omega Seamaster Co-Axial 300, never had an issue in the 3 years I’ved owned it.
I've worked in the high Arctic with temperatures as low as -43C with numerous watches from digital Timex to Submariner. None broke and they were all of a more manageable size and better looking than that monstrosity.
That's great to hear, but you clearly failed to mention that none of those watches have the same features as this "monstrosity". This watch isn't big for no reason, it's about ultimate protection and for containing all those essential features. For anyone complaining about the size, the Pro Trek is just as good, but without the G-Shock toughness.
I took my Mudmaster up Ben Nevis just after getting it in 2021 and was amazed at the accuracy of the altimeter. I tracked our ascent all the way up on it and it was spot on, perfect to the metre when on the trig point. It's a big chunk of watch that doesn't get much wrist time when I'm not hiking or camping. But for the outdoors, the proper outdoors, not just a Sunday walk, it's fantastic.
Which mudmaster? the 1000 or the 2000 model?
I own and love the green one. It's a darker green than the original, which for me, makes it less military looking. The green one is the only one with white digits, which I also prefer.
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Mine yesterday !!❤ love the design
Of this watch so much
just ordered the emergency colored one! so excited for the black and red combo
I have the green model since October now. I find the Bluetooth very useful and the location recorder fantastic. I love the addition of sunrise and sunset! It is a beautiful beast.
You forgot to mention that this Mudmaster's compass has an automatic horizontal, magnetic declination and orientation correction function. This is a very useful feature, that Casio first implemented in the Gulfmaster GWN-Q1000 and Frogman GWF-D1000B.
I didn't understand why Casio hadn't implemented this functionality in the Mudmaster GWG-1000 and GWG-2000.
The ultimate test for any watch is if it can survive a road trip on a vintage Harley Davidson… Trust me I had a FXD Wide Glide last of the Shovel Head motors, the vibrations were insane my lady friends loved it. 😂😂😂😊😊😊
I think there's no better watch than the Mudmaster for that job, lol.
The vibration resistance alone makes it a tier above other G-Shocks, let alone all other watches.
To be honest, from my eyes view, GWG-1000 is the best looking and from my experience, resin mats is more scratch resistant than metal
For me , the original GWG -1000 is the best ! Tough, durable, packed with just enough tech for your needs………. Wearable for all occasions, just fantastic!
Agreed, although I do prefer the look of the new Mudmaster over the GWG-2000.
For sure!
The Gwg1000 is also the most easily refreshed with a one piece bezel. I've had mine for 8 years and changed the beat up bezel and band twice and it looks brand new.
It’s great , however, it’s almost 10 years old . Ten yr old technology. Just saying
I like the new one , I think aesthetically, it’s better , and the Bluetooth isn’t too intrusive
( no messages , calls ) just gps
Better LCD readout…
I lost my blackout GWG 1000 😢 just replaced it with the GWG 2000 instead of the B1000. Hoping I've made the right choice.
I have the old discontinued GWG-1000 by todays standards and it's a big but brilliant watch. This watch should out live me by many decades. It's solar powered and has the time signal synchronisation but no Bluetooth and that's fine. All the same sensors for compass, altitude etc. I also have a Pro Trek PRG-600 that does not have the time signal sync but is a much slimmer watch for other occasions, it's positive display is also a tad better but there isn't that much in it. This new model should be even better than my Mudmaster but I'll stick with mine. When you buy a Mudmaster you don't need to upgrade to the latest version unless it has a key feature that you really need as the old one will keep on going for a very long time. Many thanks Harrison (as always) for sharing.
Thankfully, the GWG-1000 hasn't been completely discontinued yet, as many dealers still have a healthy stock of it.
I recently bought the OG Mudmaster. 😎
@@StardustLegacyFighter That's nice to know, although arguably not as good as the new version there are people who really like the old one. The Pro Trek PRG-600 although not available from Casio UK can still be purchased from other countries.
@@anthonystevens8683The newer Mudmasters have some improvements, but nothing profound enough to justify a replacement, imo.
Besides, I actually prefer the design of the OG one the most.
Tough solar just need a lil light to charge so I works in Finland too. If no, it also accept artificial light. One single charge for 6 months. You can preserve the watch in Power Saving mode too.
Big fan of G-Shocks! Consider reviewing some of the MR-G ones!
The KING GXW56BB1JF or GX56BB1 is the tank of tanks IMO without the bells and whistles that only military personnel need, also comes in positive display models and has direct lineage to the original square. G SHOCKS are cool, good review. I’m an automatic watch guy myself .
Good thing to know about casio and other solar watches. Is that you can charge them in indoor lighting. It takes a longer time. But it works. I live in Norway. In wintertime, we have some time with the sun in the morning down south. But it goes away fast. And it starts to get dark around 4pm. Up north, you dont see the sun. My solar g-shocks and Seiko just need indoor lighting. LED lights work best.
Typical solar powered Casio watches with fully charged battery can run 4-6 months in total darkness.
Beast of a watch.
It is epic!
That’s an awesome watch! If Casio made one 80% of the size of this, I’d consider it.
So basically a Pro Trek?
@@StardustLegacyFighter No; the Pro Trek is not a G-Shock.
@@chriscon8463True, but if you don't need all that protection then it's still perfect for the outdoors.
@@StardustLegacyFighter Sometimes I like to imagine my exploits are more adventurous than they actually are…I’ll check out the Pro Trek!
I have both. Here's my review of my most worn watch..my protrek.
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Oh come on Harrison don't tease me with Casio! I was considering Pro-Trek before New Year, man!
They are awesome right?!
Protrek is a good choice too.
A better option for those who want the same features, but without the G-Shock toughness.
It's much cheaper and works better on smaller wrists.
Every watch brands has Bluetooth nowadays. İt is good advantage. And GWG-B1000 best Mudmaster.especially Red one 👍👌
Simply, when there is no sun, you take the Casio g-shock gg-b100 with you.❤❤❤
Or you make sure your solar G-Shock is fully charged before the expedition, and it will last many months before it needs to be charged again.
Maybe, did you have gr-b100? You charge the battery to the end and in 7 to 10 days it is at 75%
I have that model and is a beast of a watch. I dont think i need the more expensive gwg 2000/or the one in the video. The battery i can change it myself and last for 2 years. Thats enough, dont need the solar. Also no need for the atomic time adjust becouse when i connect it to the app in my phone it automaticaly adjust the time. Cherry on the cake, i got my watch on a grey market at 160 euros brand new. So no, no need for the much more expesive mudmasters!
@@sorinsrn5442you probably have gg-b100?
@@MrDanijelho yes, i have the gg-b100
For me, there is one choice difficulty for Forgman GWF-A1000 or MudMaster GWG 2000. I think it over for one year still can't make the decision. Both are great.
GWF-D1000 is better than both, imo.
But if you need an analogue, then I would still get the OG Mudmaster.
However, if that's not available or it's more expensive than the options you're already considering then I'd get the GWF-A1000.
That analogue Frogman is unique, and has a very powerful motor.
Thank you.@@StardustLegacyFighter
Hello Sir, please can you tell me about your wrist width ?
Got the black one, but red one is so pretty
Id personal never use the features on watch but still great to have them
I would say the King G Shock is slightly more durable but this watch performs so many more functions
Amazing watch ❤
It really is!
I didn't even know Casio released another Mudmaster, lol. I wonder if there's a new MIP display Rangeman coming soon... 🤔
There actually is, lol. The GPR-H1000
@@Mrb00stThat thing looks like a joke.
It's essentially the GBD-H2000 repackaged in a beefier exterior, and not at all a true successor to the GPS Rangeman.
It's divided a lot of ppl, and I think it's destined to fail.
Top watch. Love g shocks review quality stuff 💯 too-black kust shades it over other colors
I have a GWG-2000-1A1ER and it survived three hours with a Reciprocating Saw... vibration torture while I cut down some small trees.
The strap squeaks a bit now... but everything still works.
😂😂😂😂
If the strap does break down, you could always swap it out with any other 24mm straps via the JaysAndKays adaptor.
Great video Harrison! Out of curiosity - what was your wrist size again?
Thanks bud, it’s 6.5 inches!
More vids. I think an extra 5 or 6 mins of this one would be perfect.
I Hope Make a BURTON limited edition in this model
It's a cool looking watch that appears to be getting good reviews, but seems kinda pricey for any sort of daily use or basic abuse it may receive in the context, especially where I've had three basic categories of cheaper beaters, daily wear and nice show pieces.
Where's the line for any particular person ? 😀 😉 😄 👍
If you can break that watch you have no business wearing a watch! 😊
Hahhaa amen to that!
Lol
To be honest a F-91W probably would have survived as well
Charge the watch using artificial lights if not sunlight...
Yeah exactly, it's not only powered by sunlight. I saw someone on this comments section mention that this Mudmaster would die without sunlight, even though it has a power save mode and a reserve. 😂
@@WolfOfJusticeyeah he needs to read the manual lol. I charge up my gwg2000 with a led flashlight
Apart from my Seiko Solar Diver I would trust any of my G shocks over any Rolex or Omega any day.
The watch gets charged even from in-door lighting, hence no worries at all.
Want one!
The best G-SHOCK
Great tool.
Mine was broken because of water damage. 😢
Technically this watch got smaller from its predecessors
If they would only pack that punch in a Casioak size.
Pro Trek
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Thanks for the short review, I think your white balance is a bit of...
I use my gg-b100 daily with a nut gun that rattles the shit out of it along with mud a diesel its survived 2 years so far 😂
I got a none solar mud master just before Covid. I went in our paddling pool in all that lovely weather. Water got in and ruined it. They’re about as robust as a chocolate fire guard.
Multiple reasons for why that could have happened:
- The crown might not have been screwed in properly.
- You pressed the buttons underwater
- The O rings responsible for the water resistance have either been damaged or removed.
- The watch is defective
Other than that, it's tested for 200m of water resistance, so it absolutely shouldn't let any water in.
@@StardustLegacyFighter yeh I know all that. The watch doesn’t have a crown either….
@@drbrowny90If it doesn't have a crown at all, then it's probably the GSG-100 or GWG-100, which are both entry level Mudmasters.
I'm not sure about your specific one, but I've seen so many fake versions of those Mudmasters, and even cheap copycats from Chinese companies like skmei.
The premium versions will certainly not have any of these issues.
@@StardustLegacyFighter it wasn’t a fake 🤣 maybe just stop commenting
@@drbrowny90I'm just replying back to your comment, so don't tell me what to do you 🤡.
If you really had a real Mudmaster that got water damaged, you could have taken it back to Casio for repairs, instead of chatting shit about the entire Mudmaster line-up.
Must say however the light function is garbage and I do wish the numbers were tritium
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That's why I still prefer the OG Mudmaster.
The dial truly pops and the 3D effect is magnificent.
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US Army for example, all watches with Bluetooth are verboten ;)
Wise choice!
I would never trust a G-Sock, sorry, my Mud master GG1000-1A5 not solar powered, ran out of battery at the gym, my Rolex Explorer 2 survived similar temperatures when I personally put it to the test, in survival the simpler the better imo. What if you’re trapped in a dark freezing cave? You at least want to know the time of your death accurately 🤷🏻♂️
Lol that's what non quartz watches like gg1000 do when the battery dies genius. Get a solar one like this and it will out last the submariner by decades
@@keeperoftruth5951 oh I’m not the genius and you are 🤣 GG1000 is quartz, any battery watch is quartz, you mean solar. And no I not paying $800+ for a G-Shock max is $350, number 1 and like I said genius, what if you’re in no light conditions where the solar power doesn’t work? At least a mechanical watch with a rotor you shake your arm or wind it and works, he even said it in the video, he was in low light condition which affected the function, genius. And you’re wrong, a mechanical watch will outlive the Mud Master in the video which has a battery and will die eventually, the microchip will rust, you live it in a drawer in the dark for years or two and one will work the other wont. That’s why you see collectors like my dad with watches from generations that still work and a couple of old G-Shocks laying around broken.
@@frankv7068You're an ignorant fool, period.
Literally, all solar powered G-Shocks have a power reserve that lasts many months.
It doesn't require direct sunlight for basic functions and timekeeping, all you need is a basic light source.
In terms of longevity, G-Shocks only require a battery change every 2-5 years or so and 10+ years for solar ones.
Mechanical watches require a lot of maintenance, and that costs far more than a battery change for a Quartz watch.
I have no idea where you get the idea of rust from, since they use stainless steel and resin parts, both of which can't rust, unless you expose the watch to acid, which would also kill a Rolex.
Lastly, these G-Shocks will always keep better time than your Rolex, even without the automatic sync, and isn't that the most critical element of a watch?
That Mudmaster only has a 2 year battery, and is the most basic watch in the entire line-up.
Instead of making a fuss about it, you could have easily got battery changed and continued using it.
Just because automatic watches don't rely on a battery, doesn't mean they're superior.
They require a lot of expensive maintenance, are more prone to damage when dropped and can't even keep more accurate time than a £10 Quartz watch.
@@StardustLegacyFighter Just admit you’re wrong buddy, is good for your soul 🤣. You have no weight in this argument, you gotta have rocks in your head to rely on a digital device over a mechanical one, I haven’t serviced some of my pieces in years yet regularly find myself replacing batteries like you said, and no one needs exact precision of timing when surviving in the elements, these watches got troops through wars way before quartz, as a matter of fact I can’t rely on a crappy G-Shock at work, I’m an MRI tech reason my work watch is the Omega Seamaster Co-Axial 300, never had an issue in the 3 years I’ved owned it.
I've worked in the high Arctic with temperatures as low as -43C with numerous watches from digital Timex to Submariner. None broke and they were all of a more manageable size and better looking than that monstrosity.
Lol those are ugly watches. Cope because you have a tiny manlet wrist and can't wear a mudmaster
That's great to hear, but you clearly failed to mention that none of those watches have the same features as this "monstrosity".
This watch isn't big for no reason, it's about ultimate protection and for containing all those essential features.
For anyone complaining about the size, the Pro Trek is just as good, but without the G-Shock toughness.
None of which you can do with a
Im pretty sure its powered by artificial light sources too such as indoor lighting...
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