True. I bought one with all the features and sensors last month. Until today I am browsing for another model although I know my Rangeman is more than enough for my needs. 😂
I'm forcing myself to only have one watch. I had a CA-53W which was my daily until I broke it taking it apart 😅 now I have a Seiko 5, I'm not getting another watch until this one craps out on me. When that happens my next watch depends on my financial situation. If I'm successful (for the first time ever) that'll be a Marathon GSAR 36mm, dream watch. If I'm still broke it'll either be whatever G-Shock I can afford or an F-91W. That being said my Seiko survived my last job and several moshpits so I'm fairly confident it'll be around for a while.
And that’s a holy truth. Dang. I bought my first one a couple of years ago. And now I’ve got … too many. Yet The ones I bought after the first one were all Used. Some as new, others beat up badly, but came back to the original spark after a change of bezel And strap. And that’s the beauty of the Gs!
I as a Sikh wear a Turban and I have many many colours. I've only been getting into watches this year. I eventually want to have a watch to match each one of my turbans and I can do this all with G Shocks given the variety of colours available. Ive got 2 so far. Absolutely love them.
Haha, that is so cool. People try to match watches to their wardrobe, but this is the best example I heard so far. And with G-Shocks, you will have a loooot of options. 💪
Bought one back in the late eighties and found it dependable it took a lot of abuse. Having watched this you’ve peaked my interest once again and think I’ll pick one out either myself or for a gift. Thanks mate, well done.
Never been a G-Shock fan, too bulky, a bit too out there… and then they released the CasiOak. Got one, never regretted that decision. It didn’t leave my wrist during the days I was moving to a new flat and assembling Ikea furniture. Never got in the way, great companion!
After buying a couple i went straight for the Rangeman. Solar, multiband 6 and ABC functionalities. Absolutely utilitarian and the watch i wear the most.
I honestly never had any interest in watches, but recently picked up a ga2100 and looked into the history of G-shocks a bit. Barely two weeks later and I've already ordered a 5610u, a World Time Royale, the A100, and a Vibration Alarm. I know this is just the beginning too.. Thank you for all these informative videos, MWC - your content has been super helpful starting out on this casio journey!
My first g shock watch was the G-7800, from 2008 but it was discontinued in 2009. This watch have the most customizable module inside, with a dot mátrix display, and you can change the font, and contrast level. I still have it with the original strap. Since then I added more g-shocks to my collection and some other protrek ones. I recently bought the stainless steel version of the square and is a great one, with all the scratches.
My brothe was in the Aust Army , and he was given a G-Shock as standard issue. Plus thats the first time i heard a 'batteries not included' reference....80's Gold!
I love G-Shock watches, they really speak to me by being very utilitarian. I bought my first one somewhat spontaneously. It served me well for many years but I didn't like the negative display on it, it was quite small and lit up by an LED. Recently switched to a GMW 5610U and it's an absolute dream. Very convenient, easy to read, great functionalities. Perfect for edc
I love G Shocks. I currently own 6 but I will buy more. I have several automatic watches that I love but my G Shocks get more wrist time than anything else.
I can't agree more on the GW-5610 recommendation. I'm literally wearing one right now, in fact. I'm active duty military and this watch is indispensable for me at work (and at play for that matter!). When recommending a G to someone with a slightly larger wrist size, I also recommend the GW-6900 with its slightly larger dimensions but still with multiband 6 and solar charging. I primarily need this as a watch that can go to hell and back and still tell the time with to-the-second accuracy. When I go to bed, this sits on the night stand next to my Omega Seamaster 300M (that has also seen its fair share of time in uniform). Both fantastic watches! Life is too short for snobbery. Also, shout out to the sky blue F91W... Well played!
Awesome video. I have a Casio G-Shock DW-5600E bought brand new .. have it now after several years.. it is my everyday watch. And I own a Rangeman in black.. bigger watch and I love it.
Seriously got into g shock , spent an absolute fortune on them , buying ,intending to wear , then decide it's too nice to wear , buy another , same intention,end up with far to many ,none of them worn , had to come to my senses and sell them . Moral of this story :g shock is for life ,not just for exibit
The three ten philosophy, coined by Kikuo Ibe was 10Bar water resistance, 10 year battery life, and that it should survive a 10m drop, i think you said 100m. Although I wouldn't be surprised if some G shocks would survive a 100m drop either :D
Teddy made a vid dropping g shocks from a helicopter, from different heights. Worth watching ☝🏻. I have 3 pieces, and it’s quite hard not to add some more..
OK, listen to this then: I was born in the early 70s and I've been knowing about Casio and G-shock since ever; but never wanted to buy one (I always considered them rather ugly or tacky). Until I started to follow your channel and a couple of others' (but not many actually). Then I really understood the value of G-shock (they are more precise, tougher, cooler and, mostly, cheaper than many other well known watch brands. I decided to go for the 'first and greatest' GW-5610U. After I bought it, I discovered the GW-6900. Sold the 5610 and bought the 6900. For me the coolest and most iconic of all the G-shock. Thanks for spreading the G-shock culture man!!
You are spot on my friend! That 5610U is my go-to daily and the 5610 “Speed” version is my beater go-to. Like you and many in this list of commenters … once you start, you can’t get enough of them G-Shock watches 😉 Thanks for sharing! Great show 😃👍🏼
Outside of the CWC G10 I was issued in the Army, I wore a G-Shock GA-100 on multiple operations and exercises. Because I loved it so much, I bought a G10 (plus some other CWC watches) when I left the army, but I still have my G-Shock and it still runs like a champ. 💪🏻
I had a white camo one off my wife for Xmas, it’s beautiful BUT, I couldn’t change the time when the clocks went forward in spring ( UK ). So, I’m an hour out which is a pain. I had another one in the early 90’s from a girlfriend, it was army green with a digi compass, air pressure sensors etc, that was a great watch that I can’t remember what happened to it, it may be in a box somewhere.
I have to agree Russ, the 5610U would be my advice to anyone looking for a G-Shock, classic style, atomic time keeping, comfortable, solar powered and frankly brilliant. The MIP G-Shocks are better display wise but fitness and app oriented. I have more G-Shock and Casio watches than is arguably healthy as well as one or two Swiss mechanicals and I still have trouble deciding what will go on the wrist for the day. My 5610 (the old one, not the current U version) was on my wrist today for a hospital appointment.
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR So many watches yet so few wrists. And that's fine or the contents of my wardrobe would need a complete expensive refresh to cater for any additional arms.
metal g shocks can absolutely take a beating, they took so long to release first metal ones because they were figuring out how to make them shock resistant in the first place
I love G Shocks! I have several too including an MR-G an MT-G, a gold metal a version with sensors sensors sensors and a tried and tested GWM 5610. Love them all!
I’ve bought a decent amount of watches, some luxury watches. Watches are cool. But I keep coming back to Casio and have to force myself to wear something else just because I bought it. Casio has amazing watches… the g shock squares are great but my favorite is still the sgw100 twin sensor. Awesome video!!!
10 Metres drop onto concrete, rather than 100 metres, methinks! 1984, the sales exploded with the DW5200, otherwise known as the ‘Hero’. Due to it heroically saving the G-Shock, with an advert showing the watch being used as an (ice) hockey puck, brilliant! Great review, love your videos. I have an original DW-5200 and the latest basic DW-5600E. I especially like you pushing the need for a MIP basic watch from G-Shock. I need a GW-5000U, can’t see beyond it, it’s like the GW-M5610U, but more classy and steel.....all the watch you'll ever need.
As you're a mad Mad Watch Collector and a Casio fan I knew you'd want an update. I chucked my dog's collar in the wash today with my work clothes. As previously posted she has a Casio G Shock DW6900NB-1 fitted to her collar. The one with the glossy black case, mirrored dial and the lightly patterned band. Her collar was looking a little dirty. So her G Shock has just been put through the hot water heavy duty wash cycle and then the hot water heavy duty rinse cycle with the high speed spin dry. A couple of drops of WD-40 on the spring bars and she's good to go. She's been wearing it on her pink cotton webbing collar since last September and it's still going strong. All because you put the mad idea into my head. You Mad man, you.
Sort of getting more into the HD collections now. The GMW 5610 is the best all round watch in the world but, most of us here have a watch for every conceivable occasion and the idea of a do anything, go anywhere watch is just a phrase you tell the wife to explain yet another watch.
I was at the hospital and my doctor was wearing a Mudmaster, and I had my G-5600U1DR, he saw it and instantly called me, and he let me cut the line and got consulted first. The Mudmaster, though big, was absolutely a monster. Well, no one complemented each other for the watch, but he asked if mine was a Tough Solar one, and to his surprise, it was. All this conversation happened right at his door. It was shocking to the others in line.
I'm an Omega guy, but not a snob. I finally got an all metal CasiOak and it is so damned cool! I prefer a mechanical, but how can anyone who professes as love of watches turn their nose up at a G-shock? I'm sure as hell not wearing a $5k Omega to go working in the yard, but at the same time I just can't abide a $20 el cheapo lcd. The G is the perfect beater, but they're so cool I don't want to scratch them up either!
Superb list. Wholeheartedly agree with all those points. Specially the snobbery against G-Shocks. You can’t be a real horology enthusiast and diss this Bona fide ultimate tool watch. It was the most popular watch worn by astronauts in space. Not a lot of brands can claim that. I would add a number 11: Dont get a negative display unless it’s a MIP….period. Just not worth it.
The thing I wish I had known about is tough solar! Replacing batteries and throwing dead batteries into land fills is a drag. I love tough solar watch that just keep working!
I've had loads over the years. Sold them all off including my Rangeman 9400 but then found I didn't have anything to hand to set my automatics to. Just done a re-buy on a GD350 blackout which is the best of the negative LCD's and already thinking about adding another couple.
Bought the GW-5610 in all black after seeing this. Had been wanting a gshock for a while but couldn’t decide between all the styles until watching this vid. Haven’t taken it off in a week. Thanks for the recommendation!
Wore my GBD200 today for work related ruffhousery. My 5000u is for besty besty. Would love that 5040 recrystallised with it’s lovely goldish display. Maybe one day 😢
I don’t think the square smart watch deserves all the hate people give it. It has a ton more personality than the Garmin or Apple Watch. And it does its job in step and sleep tracking and I like getting notifications on my watch. Only concern is that the battery life is rather short considering it doesn’t do that many smart things. I get 9 days on a charge. The good thing is that when it does run out of battery the solar power keeps it running as a regular watch. Which is better than the blank screen my other watches give me
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR someone isn’t a yogi bear fan I see 😂 I agree it has its faults, the charm of having a square with smart features kinda negates it. Hasn’t bothered me yet. I like smart watches, but all their designs have no charm, and run out of battery in a day. Was wearing a Huawei GT3 for a while loved the function, but the look was more bland than an aluminium cube with no reflections. This is the first one that reminds me of a watch. More specifically a g shock square I wore in high school. Im chuffed with it. I hope other classics can get a smart watch treatment like this. And yeah, I agree, smoother back would be nice.
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR well I think the smart bits are easy to ignore except the endless mode button pushing to get to the step counting mode. The UI needs a little more time in the oven to be ready. Outside bear paw sticking out, it’s probably the best watch so far smart watch fans wanting something with a regular watch story. Casio should have started with this instead of that orange android monstrosity, it would have evolved into something better by now. Great channel! You and Nico sparked my interest back to Casio watches.
Another fantastic show MWC! I love G Shocks! I only have two at the moment (a 5610 and a Casioak) but I could quite easily buy loads more if I had the money to spare in my watch piggybank 💸😂
I have only four G-Shocks in my watch collection. I am very hard on watches. I keep at least six watches in my collection because I have twice had five watches out of commission simultaneously. They either died or needed service. I'm hardest on swimming watches. I do back stroke and bash watches into the end of the pool. Indoors I'm continually bashing watches into doorframes, counters, cabinets, benches... Finally I tried a G-Shock. Oh happy day! My first was a GWX-5700SS G-Lide. This surfers' watch is my swimming and snorkelling watch. Next came a GWB5600AR1. With a red backlight, this is my every night and astronomy watch. It doesn't affect my night vision. After that came a beater: DW5600E. Finally, a GWM5610U is my everyday watch. The GW's all have Multiband 6 and the AR1 also has Bluetooth. Love the accuracy. Finally, watches that I haven't broken.
Bro I literally used to find your videos so annoying, but now I love them! Your personality grew on me, I am glad I subbed to ur channel! Hahaha, keep up the good work! Thanks for being true to yourself!
I bought 5610U and I thought I didn’t need the 5000U. Man I was sooooo wrong. Was in Japan and got the 5000U. Now it sits on my wrist all day everyday.
My number 11 is still I wish I knew some versions of some models are missing a lot of functions, like multiple alarms and world time. Some 6900s are loaded for example, and others don't have works time and only one alarm. Great video. 💪
I’ve not wore my 5600e for a couple of months so just got it out and wearing it right now. Cheers for another top show and hope you had a good holiday 👍
IIn addition to watches Casio MTP E180D, Festina f20515, diesel, smart watch Xiaomi... I wear a Gshock Ga 710 CA2 every day... Beautiful and super watch
I have now 5 Casio watches, but have yet to 'bit the bullet' and get myself a G-Shock. Im thinking the GW-M5610-1BJF any thoughts? I just really dig the more subtle color wave
I’d like to argue that here in the US, a big reason why G-Shocks were brought back up in popularity in 2010-2011 was because of Jersey Shore. I was in High School and remember seeing people who never wore a watch, wear a G-Shock. There wasn’t one particular model that stood out more. As long as it said G-Shock, people were wearing it. All thanks to Pauly D, Vinny and Ron from Jersey Shore.
I agree about the new faces..if they made one solar with multiband 6 I'd be in heaven. As it sits I just wish they would make a casioak with solar + muliband 6 + positive display
Since i started watching this insane asylum of a RUclips channel, like a month, I bought three Casios. Something I thought I never would do. Three! Three!!! DW290-1V, SGW-100-3AVCF and F-108WH-1ACF. Mission impossible, Twin Sensor, and the illuminator. Adding that to my Gshock anidigial GA-700UC-5ACR. I think I am hooked.
WAAAHAHA - ultra-funny video! As always 🤣🤣🤣 My first watch was a Casio - this was in 1975/76 or so... I was 6 then... it was a round digital watch with an LCD - OMG i was so impressed!!! To be serious, CASIO is a cult Brand and i love my three GSHOCKs - more then my SEIKOs 🤣👍
After watching this very informative video I cant wait to go on my holidays soon to Devon and look out for snobs. And there are quite a few down there in the English Riviera. Then i'm gonna smash my 800UC in their mush and shout, "The Mad Watch Collector said I could do it!" 🤣
Just bought 2 of them after a little bit of research and thankfully your opinion is same :) I got a B2100 and a 5600BB. 5600 will be used at work with some cover (I hope) cuz I'm a welder and I plan to use 2100 outside of the work.
Hi I had a grate time listening to your review it was so funny but the information was fantastic can you purchase the very first watch they made and if so have you got the model number thanks 👍👍👍👍👍🏴
This watch brand had special place in my heart. But in my case, 6 G-shock fail me. 2 of the are not that cheap. - The strap broken in 1 year use. -The inner resin core crumble in no time on the humid tropical island like my place. -The bezel deform after I had outdoor activity and expose to the sunlight for some period of time. (Such a dilema for tough solar type) - The bolt rust, snap & stuck in the case when I try to change the battery. - The WR not good if you do water sport with fast movement. (one of mine fail when I do kayaking) - they have mineral glass...but thin mineral glass. 3 of my Gshock life, end by banging a rock, coral & fall from motorbike. So on...so on. Plus...the reason some military use that, because they buy it with your tax maney. So they find something barely reliable, cheap, mass produce & dissposable. Just like the soldier itself.
Well, if that doesn't get you excited about g shock, then nothing will! I've always liked casio & and I have just ordered a casioak. I'll be buying my son one for Christmas this year.
I love G-Shocks. Although, some are too expensive & Some are too big. So far I have 3 G-Shocks & I'm very sure I'll get a fourth one... A Mudman, a DW6900, a MIP perhaps? I don't know....
I like Gshock squares, but I don't like plastic and I don't like mineral crystal. The solution is to get the GMW-B5000 in titanium, with a DLC coated bezel (TB, TR-9, TCM, TVA). The DLC is abrasion proof but is not ding proof, and will chip if forcefully impacted against a hard surface.
TOOO LATE! I pulled the trigger! Love these watches ever since Gregory Hines wore one in, Eve of Destruction! I love that it's just watch, with the exception of the higher-end ones that include GPS and all that other CR@P, I just don't need! If I wanted that, I'd just buy a Smart Watch, not a G-Shock! Old School I guess? That MIP-display now that's sharp! I wore them working Security in bars, where you get into everything, and the shock of impact loosened the innards and the power fails continually, sadly! I absolutely agree about the removal of the Baby-G name! Love your Vids, thank you!
I bought another today. I got a blue gbd200 like yours. It was a bargain at earnest Jones outlet shop. They told me it was an ex display model that they have mislaid the box for. £48. Can’t say fairer than that. Recently filled the 24 slot watch display box that I have for casios so now have to decide which Casio is moving out to start a new box.
I bought a GShock Gulfmaster white dual sensor back in 2017. At this point I have replaced the band once and have worn it every day nearly for the last 6 years. I am convinced that it is now a part of my hand. I won’t come off 😅
Agreed. Most of these Premium Line G-Shocks are very expensive ..!! I bought one of the G-Shock 5691 Full Metal Navy Face wrist watches which almost broke my bank. Very nice watch however. Not real cheap and not real expensive > 🙂
4:31 I gave up and got that baby-g, totally recommend it the words can be erased with acetone but having a tough as rock watch with the word "baby" on it it's just fun.
i love how mad people went for the casioaks, scalping them and them selling out like hot cakes in a sleepy northern town and the prices were all over the place... i got mine for £70, perfection
Don’t buy a G-Shock…you’ll end up with dozens of the things!
True. I bought one with all the features and sensors last month. Until today I am browsing for another model although I know my Rangeman is more than enough for my needs. 😂
I'm forcing myself to only have one watch. I had a CA-53W which was my daily until I broke it taking it apart 😅 now I have a Seiko 5, I'm not getting another watch until this one craps out on me. When that happens my next watch depends on my financial situation. If I'm successful (for the first time ever) that'll be a Marathon GSAR 36mm, dream watch. If I'm still broke it'll either be whatever G-Shock I can afford or an F-91W.
That being said my Seiko survived my last job and several moshpits so I'm fairly confident it'll be around for a while.
100% TRUE
@@marmite8959 at least some more watches, AS A BACKUP! Ten of them will do the trick 🤔
And that’s a holy truth.
Dang.
I bought my first one a couple of years ago. And now I’ve got … too many.
Yet The ones I bought after the first one were all Used.
Some as new, others beat up badly, but came back to the original spark after a change of bezel And strap.
And that’s the beauty of the Gs!
I as a Sikh wear a Turban and I have many many colours. I've only been getting into watches this year. I eventually want to have a watch to match each one of my turbans and I can do this all with G Shocks given the variety of colours available. Ive got 2 so far. Absolutely love them.
That is a fantastic challenge my friend!!!!
Swatch?
@vaughan2203 I have looked at them and they seem to much like kids watches. G shocks are just cool.
Haha, that is so cool. People try to match watches to their wardrobe, but this is the best example I heard so far. And with G-Shocks, you will have a loooot of options. 💪
Cringe.
Bought one back in the late eighties and found it dependable it took a lot of abuse.
Having watched this you’ve peaked my interest once again and think I’ll pick one out either myself or for a gift.
Thanks mate, well done.
Never been a G-Shock fan, too bulky, a bit too out there… and then they released the CasiOak. Got one, never regretted that decision. It didn’t leave my wrist during the days I was moving to a new flat and assembling Ikea furniture. Never got in the way, great companion!
After buying a couple i went straight for the Rangeman. Solar, multiband 6 and ABC functionalities. Absolutely utilitarian and the watch i wear the most.
I bought a bright blue G-Lide model in 2011. It’s now 2023 and it’s still going on the original battery.
I have a Glide too. Got it around 2012. Still running on the original battery.
I honestly never had any interest in watches, but recently picked up a ga2100 and looked into the history of G-shocks a bit. Barely two weeks later and I've already ordered a 5610u, a World Time Royale, the A100, and a Vibration Alarm. I know this is just the beginning too.. Thank you for all these informative videos, MWC - your content has been super helpful starting out on this casio journey!
My first g shock watch was the G-7800, from 2008 but it was discontinued in 2009. This watch have the most customizable module inside, with a dot mátrix display, and you can change the font, and contrast level. I still have it with the original strap. Since then I added more g-shocks to my collection and some other protrek ones. I recently bought the stainless steel version of the square and is a great one, with all the scratches.
My brothe was in the Aust Army , and he was given a G-Shock as standard issue. Plus thats the first time i heard a 'batteries not included' reference....80's Gold!
I have a Omega Speedy Professional and a GS Snowflake. My triple sensor Mudmaster is far-and-away my favorite watch and gets the most wrist time.
I love G-Shock watches, they really speak to me by being very utilitarian. I bought my first one somewhat spontaneously. It served me well for many years but I didn't like the negative display on it, it was quite small and lit up by an LED. Recently switched to a GMW 5610U and it's an absolute dream. Very convenient, easy to read, great functionalities. Perfect for edc
I love G Shocks. I currently own 6 but I will buy more. I have several automatic watches that I love but my G Shocks get more wrist time than anything else.
I can't agree more on the GW-5610 recommendation. I'm literally wearing one right now, in fact. I'm active duty military and this watch is indispensable for me at work (and at play for that matter!). When recommending a G to someone with a slightly larger wrist size, I also recommend the GW-6900 with its slightly larger dimensions but still with multiband 6 and solar charging. I primarily need this as a watch that can go to hell and back and still tell the time with to-the-second accuracy. When I go to bed, this sits on the night stand next to my Omega Seamaster 300M (that has also seen its fair share of time in uniform). Both fantastic watches! Life is too short for snobbery.
Also, shout out to the sky blue F91W... Well played!
Awesome video. I have a Casio G-Shock DW-5600E bought brand new .. have it now after several years.. it is my everyday watch. And I own a Rangeman in black.. bigger watch and I love it.
its no wonder Military personnel and retired individuals love Gshocks these things can survive the roughest beating and keep on timekeeping
Seriously got into g shock , spent an absolute fortune on them , buying ,intending to wear , then decide it's too nice to wear , buy another , same intention,end up with far to many ,none of them worn , had to come to my senses and sell them . Moral of this story :g shock is for life ,not just for exibit
The three ten philosophy, coined by Kikuo Ibe was 10Bar water resistance, 10 year battery life, and that it should survive a 10m drop, i think you said 100m. Although I wouldn't be surprised if some G shocks would survive a 100m drop either :D
In my head I feel like I could Drop’m out of a plane and still be fine!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR You definitely would. Your watch, i'm not so sure :D
Teddy made a vid dropping g shocks from a helicopter, from different heights. Worth watching ☝🏻.
I have 3 pieces, and it’s quite hard not to add some more..
Sir i got g schock its 200m
OK, listen to this then: I was born in the early 70s and I've been knowing about Casio and G-shock since ever; but never wanted to buy one (I always considered them rather ugly or tacky). Until I started to follow your channel and a couple of others' (but not many actually). Then I really understood the value of G-shock (they are more precise, tougher, cooler and, mostly, cheaper than many other well known watch brands. I decided to go for the 'first and greatest' GW-5610U. After I bought it, I discovered the GW-6900. Sold the 5610 and bought the 6900. For me the coolest and most iconic of all the G-shock. Thanks for spreading the G-shock culture man!!
You are spot on my friend!
That 5610U is my go-to daily and the 5610 “Speed” version is my beater go-to.
Like you and many in this list of commenters … once you start, you can’t get enough of them G-Shock watches 😉
Thanks for sharing! Great show 😃👍🏼
Outside of the CWC G10 I was issued in the Army, I wore a G-Shock GA-100 on multiple operations and exercises. Because I loved it so much, I bought a G10 (plus some other CWC watches) when I left the army, but I still have my G-Shock and it still runs like a champ. 💪🏻
Amazing James! Another one of my favourite brands!
I had a white camo one off my wife for Xmas, it’s beautiful BUT, I couldn’t change the time when the clocks went forward in spring ( UK ). So, I’m an hour out which is a pain. I had another one in the early 90’s from a girlfriend, it was army green with a digi compass, air pressure sensors etc, that was a great watch that I can’t remember what happened to it, it may be in a box somewhere.
G shocks are great I use a 5600bb (all black) I needed something that doesn't stick out and can take a beating and still work.
I have to agree Russ, the 5610U would be my advice to anyone looking for a G-Shock, classic style, atomic time keeping, comfortable, solar powered and frankly brilliant. The MIP G-Shocks are better display wise but fitness and app oriented. I have more G-Shock and Casio watches than is arguably healthy as well as one or two Swiss mechanicals and I still have trouble deciding what will go on the wrist for the day. My 5610 (the old one, not the current U version) was on my wrist today for a hospital appointment.
Cheers Anthony! We share the problem of choosing which watch to wear!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR So many watches yet so few wrists. And that's fine or the contents of my wardrobe would need a complete expensive refresh to cater for any additional arms.
metal g shocks can absolutely take a beating, they took so long to release first metal ones because they were figuring out how to make them shock resistant in the first place
Hi TMWC, I've recently begun my Journey down the G Shock path and really enjoying it. Love your enthusiasm in your videos.
I love G Shocks! I have several too including an MR-G an MT-G, a gold metal a version with sensors sensors sensors and a tried and tested GWM 5610. Love them all!
I’ve bought a decent amount of watches, some luxury watches. Watches are cool.
But I keep coming back to Casio and have to force myself to wear something else just because I bought it. Casio has amazing watches… the g shock squares are great but my favorite is still the sgw100 twin sensor.
Awesome video!!!
They’re also addictive-I started with one G-Shock, and now I have so many, I’ve stopped counting!!
10 Metres drop onto concrete, rather than 100 metres, methinks!
1984, the sales exploded with the DW5200, otherwise known as the ‘Hero’. Due to it heroically saving the G-Shock, with an advert showing the watch being used as an (ice) hockey puck, brilliant! Great review, love your videos. I have an original DW-5200 and the latest basic DW-5600E. I especially like you pushing the need for a MIP basic watch from G-Shock. I need a GW-5000U, can’t see beyond it, it’s like the GW-M5610U, but more classy and steel.....all the watch you'll ever need.
As you're a mad Mad Watch Collector and a Casio fan I knew you'd want an update. I chucked my dog's collar in the wash today with my work clothes. As previously posted she has a Casio G Shock DW6900NB-1 fitted to her collar. The one with the glossy black case, mirrored dial and the lightly patterned band. Her collar was looking a little dirty. So her G Shock has just been put through the hot water heavy duty wash cycle and then the hot water heavy duty rinse cycle with the high speed spin dry. A couple of drops of WD-40 on the spring bars and she's good to go. She's been wearing it on her pink cotton webbing collar since last September and it's still going strong. All because you put the mad idea into my head. You Mad man, you.
Another option for a “non-Baby” model is the 2900; they look solid, have big digits and wear nice and small.
My “current” favorite G, it is very boss and love it’s look on the wrist (42mm) perfect size
5610u is my go to watch out of my entire collection, absolutely love that little bastard
Sort of getting more into the HD collections now. The GMW 5610 is the best all round watch in the world but, most of us here have a watch for every conceivable occasion and the idea of a do anything, go anywhere watch is just a phrase you tell the wife to explain yet another watch.
Hahaha very try Dominic !
I was at the hospital and my doctor was wearing a Mudmaster, and I had my G-5600U1DR, he saw it and instantly called me, and he let me cut the line and got consulted first. The Mudmaster, though big, was absolutely a monster. Well, no one complemented each other for the watch, but he asked if mine was a Tough Solar one, and to his surprise, it was. All this conversation happened right at his door.
It was shocking to the others in line.
I'm an Omega guy, but not a snob. I finally got an all metal CasiOak and it is so damned cool! I prefer a mechanical, but how can anyone who professes as love of watches turn their nose up at a G-shock? I'm sure as hell not wearing a $5k Omega to go working in the yard, but at the same time I just can't abide a $20 el cheapo lcd. The G is the perfect beater, but they're so cool I don't want to scratch them up either!
Another mad watch collector video?? Good day indeed!
I have a 9052, I wear it during cold weather because it fits me better than my metal-banded ones do.
Superb list. Wholeheartedly agree with all those points. Specially the snobbery against G-Shocks. You can’t be a real horology enthusiast and diss this Bona fide ultimate tool watch. It was the most popular watch worn by astronauts in space. Not a lot of brands can claim that. I would add a number 11: Dont get a negative display unless it’s a MIP….period. Just not worth it.
The thing I wish I had known about is tough solar! Replacing batteries and throwing dead batteries into land fills is a drag. I love tough solar watch that just keep working!
A lot of G’s are available with Tough Solar.
Yes! The 5610u is a legend in the G-Shock world
I've had loads over the years. Sold them all off including my Rangeman 9400 but then found I didn't have anything to hand to set my automatics to. Just done a re-buy on a GD350 blackout which is the best of the negative LCD's and already thinking about adding another couple.
Bought the GW-5610 in all black after seeing this. Had been wanting a gshock for a while but couldn’t decide between all the styles until watching this vid. Haven’t taken it off in a week. Thanks for the recommendation!
Wore my GBD200 today for work related ruffhousery. My 5000u is for besty besty. Would love that 5040 recrystallised with it’s lovely goldish display. Maybe one day 😢
I don’t think the square smart watch deserves all the hate people give it.
It has a ton more personality than the Garmin or Apple Watch. And it does its job in step and sleep tracking and I like getting notifications on my watch.
Only concern is that the battery life is rather short considering it doesn’t do that many smart things. I get 9 days on a charge. The good thing is that when it does run out of battery the solar power keeps it running as a regular watch. Which is better than the blank screen my other watches give me
Take a look at the back of the new Rangeman that’s coming out. The bear paw did not need to stick out
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR someone isn’t a yogi bear fan I see 😂 I agree it has its faults, the charm of having a square with smart features kinda negates it. Hasn’t bothered me yet.
I like smart watches, but all their designs have no charm, and run out of battery in a day. Was wearing a Huawei GT3 for a while loved the function, but the look was more bland than an aluminium cube with no reflections. This is the first one that reminds me of a watch. More specifically a g shock square I wore in high school. Im chuffed with it.
I hope other classics can get a smart watch treatment like this. And yeah, I agree, smoother back would be nice.
Love how much you like it my friend but this one e was made too smart
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR well I think the smart bits are easy to ignore except the endless mode button pushing to get to the step counting mode. The UI needs a little more time in the oven to be ready.
Outside bear paw sticking out, it’s probably the best watch so far smart watch fans wanting something with a regular watch story. Casio should have started with this instead of that orange android monstrosity, it would have evolved into something better by now.
Great channel! You and Nico sparked my interest back to Casio watches.
Another fantastic show MWC!
I love G Shocks! I only have two at the moment (a 5610 and a Casioak) but I could quite easily buy loads more if I had the money to spare in my watch piggybank 💸😂
Two of the best choices, though, partly cos they are of a decent size.
The Casioak brought me back to g-shock. Been wearing it for about a year now.
I have only four G-Shocks in my watch collection. I am very hard on watches. I keep at least six watches in my collection because I have twice had five watches out of commission simultaneously. They either died or needed service. I'm hardest on swimming watches. I do back stroke and bash watches into the end of the pool. Indoors I'm continually bashing watches into doorframes, counters, cabinets, benches... Finally I tried a G-Shock. Oh happy day! My first was a GWX-5700SS G-Lide. This surfers' watch is my swimming and snorkelling watch. Next came a GWB5600AR1. With a red backlight, this is my every night and astronomy watch. It doesn't affect my night vision. After that came a beater: DW5600E. Finally, a GWM5610U is my everyday watch. The GW's all have Multiband 6 and the AR1 also has Bluetooth. Love the accuracy. Finally, watches that I haven't broken.
Thanks for doing this video. I haven’t decided which one to get. I have been mostly into mechanical watches but I am interested in a G shock.
Bro I literally used to find your videos so annoying, but now I love them! Your personality grew on me, I am glad I subbed to ur channel! Hahaha, keep up the good work! Thanks for being true to yourself!
True gent!! Thanks for persisting with the channel my friend!
I own a Casio G-Shock GW-M5610U-1ER and I am really satisfied with it. Nice piece of a genial technology!
I bought 5610U and I thought I didn’t need the 5000U. Man I was sooooo wrong. Was in Japan and got the 5000U. Now it sits on my wrist all day everyday.
Just bought the GWG 2000 1A3 J ! Also the new Rangemaster GPR H1000 9 Yellow ! 2 the best watches so far ! Thank you !
One of my best memories was meeting Adam West and sitting in the original Batmobile. While wearing a universal remote on my wrist.
Thanks to this video I bought two 5610 U one negative with the combi bracelet and one positive screen and I love both
I suggest the GW-6900. It’s a bit cheaper for you peoples on a budget. $90 and you get the tough solar/multi band 6.
But it’s bulkier than the square.
I went to my local Casio AD and got on the list for the CasiOak, and 4 minutes later I had myself a new watch.
Hahahahaha love it!!!
Underrated comment😂
My number 11 is still I wish I knew some versions of some models are missing a lot of functions, like multiple alarms and world time. Some 6900s are loaded for example, and others don't have works time and only one alarm. Great video. 💪
“Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!"
There no better G-SHOCK than the GW-5000U. It is the REAL top dog.
My first G GA-700RGB. I like him and I want to buy solar and radio controlled. I'm thinking about GW-9400
I’ve not wore my 5600e for a couple of months so just got it out and wearing it right now. Cheers for another top show and hope you had a good holiday 👍
IIn addition to watches Casio MTP E180D, Festina f20515, diesel, smart watch Xiaomi... I wear a Gshock Ga 710 CA2 every day... Beautiful and super watch
I wish I knew how much I would like Protreks over them. The Prw-60/61 is hugely under appreciated. Its a great size for an anidig watch.
I have now 5 Casio watches, but have yet to 'bit the bullet' and get myself a G-Shock. Im thinking the GW-M5610-1BJF any thoughts? I just really dig the more subtle color wave
On my last birthday, my wife gifted me CasiOak 2100 mystic forest edition..
Love that watch ! And the texture on the band is amazing
I started with a 5600 - love it. And I completely agree with the "baby." What are they thinking?
I’d like to argue that here in the US, a big reason why G-Shocks were brought back up in popularity in 2010-2011 was because of Jersey Shore. I was in High School and remember seeing people who never wore a watch, wear a G-Shock. There wasn’t one particular model that stood out more. As long as it said G-Shock, people were wearing it. All thanks to Pauly D, Vinny and Ron from Jersey Shore.
Superb!!!! Or not !;)
Pauly D, what a legend!
Stellar. Thanks for another great show, Russ! 👍
Thing nr 11- Avoid negative display (unless its a MIP or STN)
You put a lot of effort into your speech and emotions. Very nice and lively funny video. Keep going 💪
I agree about the new faces..if they made one solar with multiband 6 I'd be in heaven. As it sits I just wish they would make a casioak with solar + muliband 6 + positive display
Since i started watching this insane asylum of a RUclips channel, like a month, I bought three Casios. Something I thought I never would do. Three! Three!!! DW290-1V, SGW-100-3AVCF and F-108WH-1ACF. Mission impossible, Twin Sensor, and the illuminator. Adding that to my Gshock anidigial GA-700UC-5ACR. I think I am hooked.
a month ago I bought the g9000 mudman
I wanted something basic without those hassles of smart watches
it is really awesome
WAAAHAHA - ultra-funny video! As always 🤣🤣🤣
My first watch was a Casio - this was in 1975/76 or so... I was 6 then... it was a round digital watch with an LCD - OMG i was so impressed!!!
To be serious, CASIO is a cult Brand and i love my three GSHOCKs - more then my SEIKOs 🤣👍
Superb my friend!!
Simply Dw5600 is the quintessential square, Gw5000u is the perfect modern square and don’t get me started on the epic dw6600.or the amazing Rangeman.
After watching this very informative video I cant wait to go on my holidays soon to Devon and look out for snobs. And there are quite a few down there in the English Riviera. Then i'm gonna smash my 800UC in their mush and shout, "The Mad Watch Collector said I could do it!" 🤣
The English Riviera is inhabited by janners.
Just bought 2 of them after a little bit of research and thankfully your opinion is same :) I got a B2100 and a 5600BB. 5600 will be used at work with some cover (I hope) cuz I'm a welder and I plan to use 2100 outside of the work.
Hi I had a grate time listening to your review it was so funny but the information was fantastic can you purchase the very first watch they made and if so have you got the model number thanks
👍👍👍👍👍🏴
Thank you my friend! You are in luck!!! It seems as though they are bringing out a recreation of that first one very soon!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR 🙏 thank you il watch out for it👍🏴
This watch brand had special place in my heart. But in my case, 6 G-shock fail me. 2 of the are not that cheap.
- The strap broken in 1 year use.
-The inner resin core crumble in no time on the humid tropical island like my place.
-The bezel deform after I had outdoor activity and expose to the sunlight for some period of time. (Such a dilema for tough solar type)
- The bolt rust, snap & stuck in the case when I try to change the battery.
- The WR not good if you do water sport with fast movement. (one of mine fail when I do kayaking)
- they have mineral glass...but thin mineral glass. 3 of my Gshock life, end by banging a rock, coral & fall from motorbike.
So on...so on.
Plus...the reason some military use that, because they buy it with your tax maney. So they find something barely reliable, cheap, mass produce & dissposable. Just like the soldier itself.
I have the 5610 and ❤ it! Another great video 😎
Always nice to listen and to look at you....cleaver, creative and informative.
And a bit crazy 🤣 keep it
What a great G-Shock video! You’re on fire!
The GA-2100 is fantastic. Was in line at a NASCAR event to use the portajohn and someone behind asked if I was wearing a CasiOak. True story.
Fantastic as an analog dress watch....yes.
For tool watch...it almost useless with that small digital display.
I bought the 5610 and GW5000U knowing they are both internally the same, but couldnt resist either ^^ G Shocks are weird :D
Well, if that doesn't get you excited about g shock, then nothing will! I've always liked casio & and I have just ordered a casioak. I'll be buying my son one for Christmas this year.
I love G-Shocks. Although, some are too expensive & Some are too big.
So far I have 3 G-Shocks & I'm very sure I'll get a fourth one...
A Mudman, a DW6900, a MIP perhaps? I don't know....
This man is awesome!!! I love his review style, humor, yet serious facts and educational info for a G-Shock newbie
My favourite G-Shock is the 2100 with the metal bracelet. Rugged, and somewhat classy in a business-casual sort of way.
Great podcast! If you can turn the brightness back up I'm sure it'll be a great video too!
Dude! you are an out & out entertainer with quality info. Keep it up bro. You are amazing.😂😅😅😅🔥🔥🔥🔥
I like Gshock squares, but I don't like plastic and I don't like mineral crystal. The solution is to get the GMW-B5000 in titanium, with a DLC coated bezel (TB, TR-9, TCM, TVA). The DLC is abrasion proof but is not ding proof, and will chip if forcefully impacted against a hard surface.
TOOO LATE!
I pulled the trigger!
Love these watches ever since Gregory Hines wore one in, Eve of Destruction!
I love that it's just watch, with the exception of the higher-end ones that include GPS and all that other CR@P, I just don't need!
If I wanted that, I'd just buy a Smart Watch, not a G-Shock!
Old School I guess?
That MIP-display now that's sharp!
I wore them working Security in bars, where you get into everything, and the shock of impact loosened the innards and the power fails continually, sadly!
I absolutely agree about the removal of the Baby-G name!
Love your Vids, thank you!
I bought another today. I got a blue gbd200 like yours. It was a bargain at earnest Jones outlet shop. They told me it was an ex display model that they have mislaid the box for. £48. Can’t say fairer than that. Recently filled the 24 slot watch display box that I have for casios so now have to decide which Casio is moving out to start a new box.
Wow what a price!!!!!
I bought a GShock Gulfmaster white dual sensor back in 2017. At this point I have replaced the band once and have worn it every day nearly for the last 6 years. I am convinced that it is now a part of my hand. I won’t come off 😅
Agreed. Most of these Premium Line G-Shocks are very expensive ..!! I bought one of the G-Shock 5691 Full Metal Navy Face wrist watches which almost broke my bank. Very nice watch however. Not real cheap and not real expensive > 🙂
"Everyone needs a G-Shock..." MWC
...As I embarrassingly look at my growing collection of two dozen G-Shocks... ;-)
You could handle another two or three dozen of G! 😂
Casio and Seiko are my favourite wristwatch brands.
They have to be closely up there for me to!
4:31 I gave up and got that baby-g, totally recommend it the words can be erased with acetone but having a tough as rock watch with the word "baby" on it it's just fun.
i love how mad people went for the casioaks, scalping them and them selling out like hot cakes in a sleepy northern town and the prices were all over the place... i got mine for £70, perfection
Great buy my friend!
🔥 love that casio display case was it hard to find one for sale?
I found you by accident. Glad I did. Your presentations are well done and hilarious as well. Keep it up!
The discontinued G-Shock GPR B1000 is the goat in my opinion. Well Rangeman series is.