I have the all black model, it is my first g shock. I have been very impressed and often it has replaced my sub when I’m in casual. I agree about the shortfalls... not sure why they didn’t add $10 and give a better light and lume.
I would say this watch is amazing for modding due to the multiple colours that are available of the 2100 series. I got myself the titanium mod kit in the style of the square G and I love it. It’s perfect for me since it’s on my red 2100 so it’s a black/red combo!
Love the fact we’ve got a mod show here!;) well done matey!! Love the look of this watch. Blacked out version speaks to me but obviously hard to read the time!!!!!!! Looks great!
I like the dail of this G-Shock concept and I would leave well enough alone myself. For me the Royal Oak add on does not cut the mustard, but to each his or her own. All the best - RKL.
Wow ! I remember when the Royal Oak came out I was a grad. student at McGill U. picked up a copy of the Wall Street journal and there was a full page advertisement proclaiming it. In 1979 finally got one ! I like what you did great video !
@@theurbangentry the bracelet is excellent quality, and the simpler case shape really brings the AP vibe to life. The transition of the brushing on the side of the bezel wasn't perfect, but that's a tiny flaw. I've had a lot of positive comments both on FB groups and wearing it out, which was both unexpected and reassuring! I highly recommend. 👍🏼
This is why I initially watched the channel. Love the music and chat. Feels like I am learning about something quite life changing then realise I'm learning about a Casio mod 😂
What i like is that you have come back to ths humble roots and giving us awesome affordable amazing watches which most can envision to buy and enjoi. Love you and your channel
Got the all black version of this watch on release. Got to admit its really hard to se the hands on it, but it's so comfy I still wear it a lot. Also if you push the 2 and 8 pushers the hands move out of the way to free the digital window. Great video as always!
Check out the Bulova Marine Star in rose gold. My niece's boyfriend was admiring mine and my niece texted me from across the room saying she wanted to get him the watch for his birthday as a surprise and what was it. I told her it was an AP Royal oak. I could see her looking it up on her phone and watched her chin nearly hit the table when she saw the price. She looked at me like where did you get that kind of money. I finally came clean at the end of the night. She could get it for about $300.00 not 50 or $100,000 plus....
TGV, here's a thought; if you remove the movement (as you had the case back off anyway), you could paint the indices with a luminescent paint. I use it on firearm front sight beads to see them in low light. If you were careful and did a good job it would look stunning. There's my tuppence worth on it. Cheers!
Finally a honest review of a not expensive watch. Most of the time the dealers babble and drool over luxury for most of us unaffordable watches with movements we will never understand and forgetting to tell you that every service cost a minimum of 1000 dollars..
You're the one who has single-handedly boosted horological interest not just in the RUclips community, but on Facebook community as well... And thereby around the globe! Got my first Gshock, a DW5600 white version recently in India for just about $52-53 influenced by your love for Gshocks! Finally, saw the Royal Oak Gshock on your channel & that too with my favorite mod! Live long and prosper my friend TGV! 🖖🏼
I love the way this one looks despite the fact that I’m not really a G-Shock guy. My only gripe is that it’s not solar, I’m not a fan of battery operated watches.
I just got the red Casioak as my first ever G-Shock and absolutely loving it. Great size for my small wrist, uber comforatable and light. Probably a watch I enjoy wearing most!
Toodle-pip haha. I love that Dino you have in your videos. Royal Oak is my all time favourite watch design, it's a instantly recognizable watch and not necessarily by a watch supremo. I'm so overly impressed you at the very least pronounced Audemars Piguet closely. There was another video I've seen, where the narrator calls it a an 'Order-Ma's Baguette' It's so bad it's become a joking saying amongst friends. We keep reminding each other to order more ma's Baguettes. But thank you for the hard earnest work, it's highly appreciated. Your videos are a breath of fresh air, among the plethora of uninspired ones.
Cool video TGV! The GA-2100 joined my collection about 2 months ago and I thoroughly enjoy it. The metal bezel mod is definitely on my "to do" list. Thanks for sharing and I'll be looking forward to the next one. Regards, Koen
Wow! Very cool mod! People will stare at your wrist multiple times just to check whether it's a real RO or imitation. But in the end, it's a real (but) CasiOak. Good video!
I looked at these but ended up getting a couple of the smaller solar atomic AWG-M100 models for around $100 each. I haven't hardly worn any of my Swiss automatics or Eco Drives since I strapped one the G Shocks on my skinny wrists. Don't even need to take it off at night to pick up the time signal from Colorado here in Missouri. Love the mod you did on the G-2100. Have a good Thanksgiving and stay safe
Well done, TGV! Great mod. Nice job on the piece. Good job keeping the hobby fun and attainable.....even though the Casioak isn’t too easy to find now. Thanks as always. Onward and upward, my friend!
I'm in love with my all red GA2100 and want to keep it all red... I kinda want to get another in black and have it modded or dabble in modding it myself. I never was a big fan of G Shock stuff, but really love the GA2100's. It doesn't want to leave my wrist and I love all of the features, as well as the look, the price, and how much of a beating they can take. The Breitling I bought myself for my birthday is crying and asking to be worn more often... but if I break a $100 watch I'm way more okay with that than breaking a $4,000 watch. hahaha
I have the gen 2, and I must say the finishing is outstanding, most surfaces are brushed and the new angular bracelet elevates the conversion to a whole new level!
I bought the same watch and put a full metal bezel and bracelet on it. I love wearing it. I also bought the Blackout version as it looks cool, but don't wear it much as it is hard to read. Cool video, I love watching them.
look man , I don't like the overall result because I like my watch to be fully steel, but the work you did on the watch and the video is so great and high quality, good job man and keep up the good work
Avoided the hype for awhile on this model, but recently made the genius move of buying arguably the most brash color choice (GA2100THB-7A). Waiting to see how the grid pattern dial looks with the gen 2 metal kit.
That is awesome, TGV! I didn't think it'll look good with a classy strap like the alligator or crocodile one you got for it until I saw the end result!
I've owned the blackout Casioak for while now and it has become one of my go to watches, just wore it today. Saw the gen2 steel band and bezel set and ordered that last week. Slow boat from China
Nice vid! I just got mine last week (Casio GA2100), i reallly like it. Nice Watch to use and not worry about damaging my casual delicate watches. You bought the golden, you should show it on a video, just to see how it looks. I saw a video, there are also titanium mods...
I've always wanted the look of the Royal Oak but never found something that quite met my style that was close to it. After watching this video I ordered one and got the second gen!
Not sure if you know this but if you hold the left bottom and the right top buttom together it will move the hands away from the digital display, and it makes a cool sound too
Thank you for the inspiration!….I’ll definitely be doing something close to what you’ve done to yours. I absolutely love it!….now I can’t wait to buy everything and get the mod started.
LOVE IT!!! I have the Gen 1 and Gen 2 versions. The Gen 2 is so much better. Only issue is I'm caught in between links; add one link and it's too loose, remove one link it's too tight. I got a spare leather strap, I may try to hack it up. As for the watch it's self, I have the Yellow aka Bumble Bee. I really like the Day indicator, looks like a faux small seconds sub dial.
I have a black on black with silver mod and steel strap It is absolutely beautiful Everywhere I go, watch enthusiasts or girls, both love my wrist piece I for one absolutely love it as it is, but it makes it even better that people around me always want to see what I am wearing
What a curious concept. You create some great content TGV. I hope your channel continues to thrive and survive. The hacks and bodges, tips and tricks are great as well. See ya on the next one👍
What a great mod! I’ve been a fan of this model for a while now, but actually didn’t know mods were available for it. I’m not really into that scene I’m afraid. But this looks fantastic! The Steel case and leather strap combo up the ante design wise. It does look huge on your wrist though 😆 all the best.
I love it, deffo ty it some time. Sure, not for jogging, but then again, I can't use this for jogging as I can't read the bloody stop watch! LOL Thank you, Best regards, TGV
@@theurbangentry Didn't expect a reply, I selfishly consider myself a Digital Watch expert as you can see from my videos. Love the room tours By the Way, do more.
Dare I say that this modded Casioak is truly the rugged sports watch that the Royal Oak will never be? Yes I do.
A brave comment, but factually irrefutably true!
Thank you, I like it.
Best regards,
TGV
This and the Royal Oak practically indistinguishable.
Loser
Why would you say something so brave yet so true 😁
Richard Burns you’re a little piece of 💩 aren’t ya old sport
Regarding the obstruction of the little window, you can actually press two of the buttons to shift the hands momentarily. Quite cool actually.
😳
@Harry Donovan mode and light at the same time... casio call this hand shift fonction to clear the screen
When spending is limited the class of the person still is limitless. Enjoy in good health.
Upwards and forwards
I have the all black model, it is my first g shock. I have been very impressed and often it has replaced my sub when I’m in casual. I agree about the shortfalls... not sure why they didn’t add $10 and give a better light and lume.
Wearing a cheap suit and talking about subs. Oh dear.
Good work TGV loving back to the roots content. Really like the step by step approach to modding might give it ago
This is the kind of content I've missed. Back to the good old days again. Onwards and upwards. Stay safe.
My blackout GA-2100 gets far more wrist time than I would ever have expected, clearly a keeper !
I would say this watch is amazing for modding due to the multiple colours that are available of the 2100 series. I got myself the titanium mod kit in the style of the square G and I love it. It’s perfect for me since it’s on my red 2100 so it’s a black/red combo!
Love the fact we’ve got a mod show here!;) well done matey!! Love the look of this watch. Blacked out version speaks to me but obviously hard to read the time!!!!!!! Looks great!
I like the dail of this G-Shock concept and I would leave well enough alone myself. For me the Royal Oak add on does not cut the mustard, but to each his or her own. All the best - RKL.
Ordered all the parts for this mod just now. Thanks for the nudge.
Hey pat. Where did you order the parts from. Thanks in advance.
@@sohilmaknojia8198 Ali Express
@@PatDiCola Thanks Pat
Wow ! I remember when the Royal Oak came out I was a grad. student at McGill U. picked up a copy of the Wall Street journal and there was a full page advertisement proclaiming it. In 1979 finally got one ! I like what you did great video !
I've done this mod with the 2nd generation case and bracelet. Looks absolutely stunning.
Fantastic, how is it?
I was a little dubious myself.
Thank you Kit,
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry the bracelet is excellent quality, and the simpler case shape really brings the AP vibe to life. The transition of the brushing on the side of the bezel wasn't perfect, but that's a tiny flaw. I've had a lot of positive comments both on FB groups and wearing it out, which was both unexpected and reassuring! I highly recommend. 👍🏼
This is why I initially watched the channel. Love the music and chat. Feels like I am learning about something quite life changing then realise I'm learning about a Casio mod 😂
I LOVE IT!!!!
Thank you my friend :D
Best regards,
TGV
TGV has really good taste lol
What i like is that you have come back to ths humble roots and giving us awesome affordable amazing watches which most can envision to buy and enjoi. Love you and your channel
Got the all black version of this watch on release. Got to admit its really hard to se the hands on it, but it's so comfy I still wear it a lot. Also if you push the 2 and 8 pushers the hands move out of the way to free the digital window. Great video as always!
Thank you, I love that feature too, enjoy your blacked out version
Best regards,
TGV
The episode alot of us had been waiting for!! Thanks TGV , keep on rockin in the free world!
Check out the Bulova Marine Star in rose gold. My niece's boyfriend was admiring mine and my niece texted me from across the room saying she wanted to get him the watch for his birthday as a surprise and what was it. I told her it was an AP Royal oak. I could see her looking it up on her phone and watched her chin nearly hit the table when she saw the price. She looked at me like where did you get that kind of money. I finally came clean at the end of the night. She could get it for about $300.00 not 50 or $100,000 plus....
🤣
Just got a Casioak today. Mine is the black version with white hands and hour markers. I’m impressed by how quickly it arrived from Japan!!
I'm waiting for mine to come in the mail just today lol. Beautiful and rugged piece for the price!
Greetings from Bulgaria! Stay healthy.
Surprising nice looking mod...Brilliant. Well done. I like the change up on your video and taking a practical approach to expanded horology enjoyment.
TGV, here's a thought; if you remove the movement (as you had the case back off anyway), you could paint the indices with a luminescent paint. I use it on firearm front sight beads to see them in low light. If you were careful and did a good job it would look stunning. There's my tuppence worth on it. Cheers!
Send it to your mod guy...
I've never considered a G Shock watch until I watched this video. Very nicely done!
I just bought mines a few days ago and I love the watch. I really like what you've done with yours it looks way more expensive.
Finally a honest review of a not expensive watch. Most of the time the dealers babble and drool over luxury for most of us unaffordable watches with movements we will never understand and forgetting to tell you that every service cost a minimum of 1000 dollars..
MAN,, LOVE UR CHANNEL,,,GET LOT OF POSITIVE VIBES FROM UR SMILE,,,,,KEEP POSTING
Love my CasiOak. More still - loving this more interest-led Urban Gentry. Getting a fix for my watch passion and learning something too. Thanks matey!
Cool looking update/mod. Great episode. Cheers from Scotland 👍🏻🏴
Thank you Jim! :D
Greetings from Philly.
Best regards,
TGV
just picked this up but the 90's throwback version, super excited!
all i can say... i do agree... with a smalll wrist like mine, i rarely buy gshock... but with this, i fell in love with them.
I have the Royal Oak no complaints absolute class
Again perfect timing for a nice coffe break to my study sessions
I just bought the GA2100 and love it as an AP RO alternative very happy!
You're the one who has single-handedly boosted horological interest not just in the RUclips community, but on Facebook community as well... And thereby around the globe!
Got my first Gshock, a DW5600 white version recently in India for just about $52-53 influenced by your love for Gshocks!
Finally, saw the Royal Oak Gshock on your channel & that too with my favorite mod!
Live long and prosper my friend TGV! 🖖🏼
You should sell this modified versions, I would totally buy one!! Great video!
Thanks TGV, I bought the green and simply love it!
I love the way this one looks despite the fact that I’m not really a G-Shock guy. My only gripe is that it’s not solar, I’m not a fan of battery operated watches.
I just got the red Casioak as my first ever G-Shock and absolutely loving it. Great size for my small wrist, uber comforatable and light. Probably a watch I enjoy wearing most!
You don't have to fake it until you buy it anymore Casio brought out the all metal version Casioak!
Toodle-pip haha. I love that Dino you have in your videos. Royal Oak is my all time favourite watch design, it's a instantly recognizable watch and not necessarily by a watch supremo. I'm so overly impressed you at the very least pronounced Audemars Piguet closely. There was another video I've seen, where the narrator calls it a an 'Order-Ma's Baguette' It's so bad it's become a joking saying amongst friends. We keep reminding each other to order more ma's Baguettes. But thank you for the hard earnest work, it's highly appreciated. Your videos are a breath of fresh air, among the plethora of uninspired ones.
Cool video TGV! The GA-2100 joined my collection about 2 months ago and I thoroughly enjoy it. The metal bezel mod is definitely on my "to do" list. Thanks for sharing and I'll be looking forward to the next one.
Regards,
Koen
So glad to hear the Koen, as always, that does not surprise me in the least!!! :D
You are too cool my friend. Enjoy it.
Best regards,
TGV
Loved seeing you mod the watch! I look forward to seeing more projects like this from you.
Wow! Very cool mod! People will stare at your wrist multiple times just to check whether it's a real RO or imitation. But in the end, it's a real (but) CasiOak. Good video!
I looked at these but ended up getting a couple of the smaller solar atomic AWG-M100 models for around $100 each. I haven't hardly worn any of my Swiss automatics or Eco Drives since I strapped one the G Shocks on my skinny wrists. Don't even need to take it off at night to pick up the time signal from Colorado here in Missouri. Love the mod you did on the G-2100. Have a good Thanksgiving and stay safe
I know I'm late... but that roar at the start almost got me!
Well done, TGV! Great mod. Nice job on the piece. Good job keeping the hobby fun and attainable.....even though the Casioak isn’t too easy to find now. Thanks as always. Onward and upward, my friend!
I'm in love with my all red GA2100 and want to keep it all red... I kinda want to get another in black and have it modded or dabble in modding it myself. I never was a big fan of G Shock stuff, but really love the GA2100's. It doesn't want to leave my wrist and I love all of the features, as well as the look, the price, and how much of a beating they can take. The Breitling I bought myself for my birthday is crying and asking to be worn more often... but if I break a $100 watch I'm way more okay with that than breaking a $4,000 watch. hahaha
Excited to hear your thoughts on the mini version, the GMA-S2100!
I am awaiting delivery of the all black version. Cannot wait 😊
Loved the old TV section, very clever 👏
the did make a smaller version of this. but I'm still waiting for the all black variant of it if they will ever make one
I have the gen 2, and I must say the finishing is outstanding, most surfaces are brushed and the new angular bracelet elevates the conversion to a whole new level!
3rd gen complete is even better.
3rd gen complete is even better.
I bought the same watch and put a full metal bezel and bracelet on it. I love wearing it. I also bought the Blackout version as it looks cool, but don't wear it much as it is hard to read. Cool video, I love watching them.
look man , I don't like the overall result because I like my watch to be fully steel, but the work you did on the watch and the video is so great and high quality, good job man and keep up the good work
I'm not even a fan of the G-Shock but watched this all the way through and found it fascinating.
Thank you so much Rafeal,
Best regards,
TGV
One doctor at my hospital has a Royal Oak. It. Is amazing.
That's a awesome modification !!!!
Got inspired by your vid. Waiting for my Stainless steel kit to convert my GA-200 Casio.
Thanks for the very informative vid.
Avoided the hype for awhile on this model, but recently made the genius move of buying arguably the most brash color choice (GA2100THB-7A). Waiting to see how the grid pattern dial looks with the gen 2 metal kit.
I love the production quality of all your videos!
Fantastic video. Keep up the good work.
Awesome video, thanks TGV. Not my favourite style of watch, but I love the mod.
I got my GA-2100-1A1 2 months ago and it’s my #1 wearable timepiece.
Beautiful mod and video. Fun to see Philly also. Thanks!
That is awesome, TGV! I didn't think it'll look good with a classy strap like the alligator or crocodile one you got for it until I saw the end result!
This mod temps me! Thanks for the review! Love the channel!!
Hello! Great video as always. What a wonderful mod! All the best,
Tom
Great balance of hands-on work and review. A nice mod that is not going to break the bank and provide a good looking watch. Outstanding video!
Wow. Excellent video. Joint looks classy as hell.
I've owned the blackout Casioak for while now and it has become one of my go to watches, just wore it today. Saw the gen2 steel band and bezel set and ordered that last week. Slow boat from China
I just got one - like all G-Shocks I'm having problems setting it but it looks great
Just me who thinks the g shock with the rubber looked slimmer and better? I’d take the outer case off and just rock it like that
Well observed, it is thicker with the metal now.
Thank you for pointing that out.
Best regards,
TGV
Excellent AP “man of the people” video! Kudos! And, Hugo returns, if very briefly. More Hugo, please!
This was an awesome video TGV!
Just got the transparent one... Love it!
Great video as usual received my Urban Gentry mug in the post very pleased with it and recommend the merchandise. 😎👍🇬🇧
Thanks for sharing your joy and passion
Im doing this to my red one once Ive bumped it around enough to leave a few dents and scratches
Great job ,and like the way you made the vidéo,simple without hype
Every day I’m learning new things. Thank you 🙏
You can press the Mode and Light buttons simultaneously to move the hands out of the way!
It's a very nifty feature indeed.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Probably my next buy with the mod parts
Nice vid! I just got mine last week (Casio GA2100), i reallly like it. Nice Watch to use and not worry about damaging my casual delicate watches. You bought the golden, you should show it on a video, just to see how it looks. I saw a video, there are also titanium mods...
I absolutely HAVE to get this... Fantastic!
I've always wanted the look of the Royal Oak but never found something that quite met my style that was close to it. After watching this video I ordered one and got the second gen!
This watch looks quite cool
My old GA100 needs a case and strap like yours
I’ve had my eyes on this g shock for a while , can’t find them in stock anywhere tho
Hi! There's a few on eBay at the moment, depending on where you're from! If you're from the UK, We have 3 left in stock. Instagram @puracustoms
Baroli.es
Stockx
watch out fake one ...a lot out there online mostly
Not sure if you know this but if you hold the left bottom and the right top buttom together it will move the hands away from the digital display, and it makes a cool sound too
Thank you for the inspiration!….I’ll definitely be doing something close to what you’ve done to yours. I absolutely love it!….now I can’t wait to buy everything and get the mod started.
LOVE IT!!!
I have the Gen 1 and Gen 2 versions. The Gen 2 is so much better. Only issue is I'm caught in between links; add one link and it's too loose, remove one link it's too tight.
I got a spare leather strap, I may try to hack it up.
As for the watch it's self, I have the Yellow aka Bumble Bee. I really like the Day indicator, looks like a faux small seconds sub dial.
Not bad at all my friend 👍🏼👍🏼very cool indeed.... looks more expensive than I thought, way it go seriously absolutely eye catching...🤙🏼
The hands can actually be moved manually by pressing light+mode and holding for a second, when it is distrupting the digital screen.
I’m looking forward to these purchases. I enjoy watches and love working with my hands.
I have a black on black with silver mod and steel strap
It is absolutely beautiful
Everywhere I go, watch enthusiasts or girls, both love my wrist piece
I for one absolutely love it as it is, but it makes it even better that people around me always want to see what I am wearing
What a curious concept. You create some great content TGV. I hope your channel continues to thrive and survive. The hacks and bodges, tips and tricks are great as well. See ya on the next one👍
What a great video. A triumphant return to form. Well done TGV 👍
What a great mod! I’ve been a fan of this model for a while now, but actually didn’t know mods were available for it. I’m not really into that scene I’m afraid. But this looks fantastic! The Steel case and leather strap combo up the ante design wise. It does look huge on your wrist though 😆 all the best.
I absolutely loved that classy and funny intro.
Lethaer band on a steel+plastic G-Shock?...I don't know...
I love it, deffo ty it some time. Sure, not for jogging, but then again, I can't use this for jogging as I can't read the bloody stop watch! LOL
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry Didn't expect a reply, I selfishly consider myself a Digital Watch expert as you can see from my videos. Love the room tours By the Way, do more.
great! i am seriously tempted!