Casio G-Shock GW6900 In-Depth Review

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4 жыл бұрын

The GW6900 is based on the classic design of the DW6900 which was first available in 1995. Both the DW6900 and the GW6900 are still available new in many color varieties. I prefer the newer GW6900 because it has Casio's "Tough Solar" power source and Multiband 6. Tough Solar means that there's a solar cell in the face of the watch to keep the battery (or capacitor) continually charged. Multiband 6 means the watch has a built-in radio receiver to keep the watch accurate. If the watch is used in areas where atomic time reception is available (from 6 major transmitters in different parts of the northern hemisphere) then it can update its time automatically every night. You could potentially wear this watch for many, many years without having to change a battery nor adjust the time (unless you go to a different time zone).
The GW6900 watch featured in this video uses Casio's Module 3179. Detailed instructions are available for download from Casio's website. (The non-solar, non-Multiband 6 version uses module 3230.)

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@Giorgionsen 3 жыл бұрын

I find these g shock videos so relaxing...

@mellowtube 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love my GW 6900. The quality is top shelf. It's almost perfect.

@elusiveanomaly3296 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought this watch.This tutorial was 100% thorough.I greatly appreciate it.

@UltraBurner Жыл бұрын

I find this watch to be a lot more attractive than the standard square design. Thanks for the in-depth review!

@blake3599 3 жыл бұрын

Greg, the community so appreciates you and the level of detail that you put into all your videos!

@albert09 Жыл бұрын

I have to say that the GW6900 is one of my favorite G-Shocks. My only nitpicks are that I wish it could display the regular time while you are in the other modes like Timer & StopWatch. Adding a multilanguage feature like in the GW5610u would be nice. Otherwise is still a very complete watch with many functions & its very reliable.

@albert333pool 9 ай бұрын

As I research this model for my collection, I believe the non solar power version does all that.

@ddaley87 18 күн бұрын

@@albert333poolcorrect. But then it doesn’t have world time either :(

@RhinoHeart 2 жыл бұрын

I picked this watch up about a week ago. This video is very helpful.

@MannyScoot 2 жыл бұрын

GW=Global Waveceptor

@Gogogordy1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative (and even somewhat entertaining) videos. And the knitting needle/pointer really works well for these small, detailed tutorials.

@GoodTimekeeper 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I think I've used a wooden skewer sometimes too, but the knitting needle just happened to be close when I decided to start making my recent videos. Much better than just using my fingers (which sometimes happens anyway). Sometimes I watch these videos on my big TV at home and then, of course, it's easy to see the details. But I like to use a pointer just to be sure folks know what I'm talking about (especially if they're watching KZfaq on a small smart phone screen).

@7775Kevin 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg. Another very good video. I appreciate your hard work. I own this watch and learned how to use it from your video.

@mrcarlo1966 2 жыл бұрын

I have this watch and I love it. This was the best watch review and instructional video ever. Thank you for your time!

@markthibault8579 4 жыл бұрын

I like the ability to display the 2nd time zone at the same time as the local time zone. It would be nice if they included this ability in the squares too.

@GoodTimekeeper 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's nice to see both time zones at once. The more I think about it, that's the whole point of monitoring a different time zone!

@markthibault8579 4 жыл бұрын

@@GoodTimekeeper Looks like the 3459/3461 module shows you local time in the small box when viewing world time. I guess I'll just have to wait for a positive display plastic-cased square to be released with this module.

@mogumogu3686 10 ай бұрын

Excellent review Mr Anderson. Thank you very much.

@crisjr6478 Жыл бұрын

Ive rocked this exact watch for almost a decade i just finally put a new band on it. This watch is excellent.

@kristianlewis5520 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid as usual. One of my favorite channels. As always looking forward to your next vid 👍

@GoodTimekeeper 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I look forward to making the next one!

@mrcarlo1966 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review and instruction I just got mine tonight and this helped with my setup..Thank you!

@sajidkhanmahmood 3 жыл бұрын

good review ive had this same watch for the last 10 years works solidly

@mike21822 4 жыл бұрын

I've been using this watch for over 10 years. Its resilient, reliable and useful.

@alexandrkostilev7136 4 жыл бұрын

Can you help me? I bought GW6900 and I want to make sure it isn't fake. How can I do that?

@alexandrkostilev7136 4 жыл бұрын

@W Jack I bought it online from Walmart. It was about $80

@alexandrkostilev7136 4 жыл бұрын

@W Jack I was in doubt because it isn't made in Japan. But I watched some video and I'm sure that it is real. I like this watch. I wanted something simple and durable. Thank you.

@ScramblerMotorcycle 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks Greg.

@stardomee 2 жыл бұрын

the DW 6900 I had for 6 years was too basic compared to this GW which I´m hoping to be getting soon - excellent presentation, the best I've seen about this watch

@woodentulike2no 2 жыл бұрын

I own 11 different variations of the 6900. Has it all. It and the 5600 will always rule the G world for me. Cool video...thanks!

@charlesmyers657 3 жыл бұрын

very good information, I just ordered one after seeing this video

@Adam-pg1sl Жыл бұрын

Okay I need to get this watch.. So freaking cool!

@jacobandhailey6855 3 жыл бұрын

I own this watch and this video helped me adjust the time , n other settings. thank you

@CoryAboud 4 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video, thanks!

@Packinheat1175 2 жыл бұрын

My first G-Shock (and first Tough Solar) was the MTG-900 in 2006 too. Has worked flawlessly to this day. My G-Shock addiction started there….

@ImTheDudeMan471 Жыл бұрын

Nice review👍 I dabbed my permanent black Sharpie into the recessed text on the rubber case for a case blackout look. I think it looks a bit more professional without white lettering all over the case.

@joeframo3347 Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks great guy set mine up watching your video awesome watch thank you for sharing 👍

@erikfranzen697 Жыл бұрын

Very knowledgeable on casio g shock watches

@brokenspear6604 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video sir, thanks again

@secordman 3 жыл бұрын

Well explained. Thanks.

@erikarias3190 4 жыл бұрын

Wow awesome video!

@firasfzzafran5988 4 жыл бұрын

So Good G-Shock

@bosongkim9305 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your wonderful video

@muhdhusainim_h1054 4 жыл бұрын

I like your video . Because it’s Simple and straight to the point. . Very professional. Keep it up 👍🏻

@betterbprepared 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review.

@FROSTRC3 4 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@TonyfromTO 2 ай бұрын

I love my GW-6900B-1JF. Traded for it cheap not knowing what I got, it's a potential game changer. Price has gone up since Greg's MSRP mention at the end of the video.

@ajohnson6416 3 жыл бұрын

Late to the game here by GW might mean Global Watch. But G Wow is better! Thank you for the review! It helped a lot!!

@doctorpaullemon 4 жыл бұрын

Way to go Greg!

@GoodTimekeeper 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Watches are fun.

@Sheppards1984 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know if you mentioned but this watch sits fairly wide on the wrist due to the arching of the straps... I found out later that the strap makes the watch wear MUCH larger than it actually is. This can be "fixed" by either modding the original strap, or just using a gw/dw5600 strap instead. I also appreciate that the buttons are MUCH easier to operate than the 5600/5610 series.

@user-vy5cy6kq4h 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this comment, I was wondering what other straps fit as I am having the same problem!!

@valueink 4 жыл бұрын

I like the simplicity and the colours on the dw6900

@therealityofthenaive7345 2 жыл бұрын

Always love the G-shock classic designs. Can you help me choose between this and GW2310? I have smaller wrist and currently wearing a GW B5600.

@mountaingator001 3 жыл бұрын

SUPER... THANKS

@dltraining6044 3 жыл бұрын

Great watch. I find my self wearing a GW6900 or a GW9400 1B more than any other watch.

@Darofla 3 жыл бұрын

How does the GW9400 1B compare in size to the GW6900 ?

@dltraining6044 3 жыл бұрын

@@Darofla A bit larger. Still as comfortable.

@Darofla 3 жыл бұрын

@@dltraining6044 Thanks. Now I have to try one I think.

@dltraining6044 3 жыл бұрын

@@Darofla Take a look at one in person. I am getting older and gave the negative display to my younger brother. I bought a regular display GW9400 this afternoon.

@bebuchwebmaster2046 4 жыл бұрын

the strap on this one is so much nicer than the DW6900. and the digits are larger and easier to read, day is 3 letter instead of 2, and it's a little thinner than the DW

@josuet4805 3 жыл бұрын

It’s true. 👍👍👍👍

@entertainme7523 3 жыл бұрын

Too bad no time display while in timer and stopwatch modes

@rctezluh42069 4 жыл бұрын

i love my 5610gwm with gw500 strap so much!!!!!

@traviswalker8933 4 жыл бұрын

DW: Digital, Water resistant GW: G-Shock, Waveceptor

@GoodTimekeeper 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It's a little confusing when "W" stands for something different depending on which watch it is.

@suhasop4919 4 жыл бұрын

What is waveceptor

@garykinmun 3 жыл бұрын

Dw. Digital watch Gw. Good watch

@aperson1181 2 жыл бұрын

Mine showed Error when I tried manual synch , although the signal strength is L3

@joeframo3347 Жыл бұрын

Hey Greg good to see you Greg yeah buddy I love this watch I love the steel buttons on it I don't like this plastic buttons I like the real metal

@5hanesBoard 2 жыл бұрын

Are the buttons supposed to be so difficult to push? I almost have to use my nails! The outer casing gets in the way of my fingers, and my fingers aren't chunky.

@TheZooman22 2 жыл бұрын

I was looking at used DW6900 watches, and I was shocked to so the prices. Makes sense to just get a new DW6900 or a GW6900.

@cecilm3720 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had my eyes on this one for a while. Have to check if Thailand is in range of the CHN or JPN transmitters. I wonder: are there any G-Shock models that have a DD/MM date format? Thank you.

@GoodTimekeeper 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have some which will allow you to display the date in MM/DD or DD/MM format. One is a Gravity Master GRB-100. It doesn’t have atomic time reception from the Multiband 6 transmitters but, instead, it gets time updates through Bluetooth with the Casio Connected app for Android and Apple iOS devices. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mrB1hpCJnbuunaM.html There’s also the G-Shock GWB5600. This uses the Bluetooth connection and it also has a Multiband 6 receiver... so you have both options for time updates. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/op5xgMJ03bncaGg.html The “Budget Waveceptors” also allow you to display MM/DD or DD/MM date formats. They are not G-Shock watches but they are also available at a lower price than those other G-Shocks. The WV200 model is almost like a G-Shock with a 200 Meter water resistant case. And it’s available with either a resin or metal watch band/bracelet. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/osCimbSJq96cd4k.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sNRgibiJlrPdY4E.html

@cecilm3720 3 жыл бұрын

Greg Anderson - The Good Timekeeper Thank you. Much appreciated. :)

@e28forever30 3 жыл бұрын

The GST-B200 has that function via the Bluetooth connection.

@douglasflores2222 Жыл бұрын

Greg, love your videos very informative. Just got a GW6900 from Amazon used like new and I get an ERROR when trying it to receive Multi Band 6. What can I do? I tried to receive it manually like you suggested in the video but it didn’t work.

@manoskalokairinos3159 Жыл бұрын

Hey man, I am guessing you could have figured it by now, but let me give you some hints. First, I would suggest that every night you try leaving it in front of a different window, with the theoretical 12 dial pointing to the window. If this doesn't work, you can dl some apps on your phone that would allow you to sync it that way. For android I am using "radio watch sync". After the first sync I did with the app, it afterwards started receiving normally signal near 2 specific windows of my house. Hope this helps!

@Hatzi948 9 ай бұрын

@@manoskalokairinos3159πιάνουμε στην Ελλάδα το σήμα από την κεραία;

@medoraobregon8364 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!! Can you turn off the radio receiving on this watch??

@GoodTimekeeper 3 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@mlotens1976 Жыл бұрын

Press the lower right button once. The display should read "GET" with the date and time of the latest succesfull sync attempt. Then press and hold the upper left button. A beep should sound and than you can set it to ON/OFF with the lower right button.

@veselinslavov6577 3 жыл бұрын

How long does it take to charge the watch to full capacity and how much time does it take to take it to zero battery from mid level battery

@GoodTimekeeper 3 жыл бұрын

According to Casio if it’s fully charged it can go for 9 months even without a significant recharge. As for charging it from a completely drained battery, there’s a chart in the manual for this module 3179. It shows that you can go from nothing to a medium charge with three hours of direct sunlight. It could take up to 26 total hours to get to a full charge and different times depending on the lighting conditions. But if you can get it to a medium charge then it’s fully functional and then just wearing it often should keep it running well. It’s not recommended to leave it in the dark for extended periods.

@veselinslavov6577 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. :)

@alexandrkostilev7136 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. How can I determine if my GW6900 is real or fake? I bought it online from Walmart. It was about $80.

@TerryHesticles 3 жыл бұрын

Walmart doesn’t sell fakes plus $80 is the typical price tag, so just assume it’s real.

@BleakVision 2 жыл бұрын

I don't understand Casios obsession with the 6900 and 5600 series while so many others series are neglected and discontinued. Like GW9000 for example...

@GoodTimekeeper 2 жыл бұрын

It is a puzzle sometimes. I haven’t been able to warm up to the negative LCD watches but Casio sure seems to produce lots of those. I suppose that the 5600 and 6900 series are the most familiar iconic G-Shocks and they’ll probably never stop making some version of those.

@fabiandimaspratama 2 жыл бұрын

And the GD350..

@GrandMarshallB 3 жыл бұрын

GW: G-Shock Wavecepter

@mjgalante1 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir. Can you do a review on the differences between the DW6900 vs GW6900. I dont know which one to get. Thanks

@owencampbell7956 4 жыл бұрын

Gw6900 has multi band 6 I think that alone should sway your decision.

@someamateur2853 4 жыл бұрын

The DW is fairly basic but has tons of different colors and the three "eyes" are all used to track seconds. I think it comes with fewer alarms and you can't do the dual time zone thing if I remember correctly. The the GW only comes in the shown color but adds some useful features like solar power and atomic sync among other smaller changes. The 3 eyes are used as a dash board to display charge levels, setting and seconds. This is the one I own and it's been great and never let me down. Hope this helps!

@mlotens1976 Жыл бұрын

@@someamateur2853 The black version is the most common but I have owned a yellow version and there's also a white version. I've sold the yellow one for 3 times the original price as I didn't care because I am a user, not a collector. The yellow and white version are very scarce and sought after by G-Shock collectors.

@xLeBron1x 3 жыл бұрын

Can anyone tell me where i can order this in Germany/with shipping to Germany for a decent price?

@HLi-eu5er Жыл бұрын

It is hard to find in Europe. On Ebay they want too much money for the watch (€360,-). I found a new one in Japan for €150,- including import taxes (NL). I used buyee.

@mikebussart2575 4 жыл бұрын

I need help, I can not figure out how to change the day, my watch is one day ahead of the actual day. Please help!!

@thomashardy9994 4 жыл бұрын

I have two GShock models that were both set to Tokyo, and was a day ahead. Once I set the correct time zone everything was fixed. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZsqGitmYqrayl2Q.html

@TSmitty360 4 жыл бұрын

Also try a time machine 😉

@Marian1st. 2 жыл бұрын

I’m debating between getting this or GWM5610-1. Which is the better watch?

@7324edwin 2 жыл бұрын

It's all subjective.

@Marian1st. Жыл бұрын

@Sauli Luolajan-Mikkola I picked the same one. I like that design better.

@trevoidc9859 11 ай бұрын

gw 6900 i like all the clutter on the screen@@7324edwin

@ddaley87 18 күн бұрын

I have both. And the 5000u. If the light is primary concern of yours, go gw6900 or 5610-1. And imo the 6900 5th button is Much easier to push. And the EL light is much better than the led on the 5610u and 5000u. For wearability, 5000 and 5610u and 5610 -1 are more comfortable for me.

@gtracer6629 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder why Japan has two transmitters considering it is such a small country. And America has only one considering is such a big country

@GoodTimekeeper 2 жыл бұрын

I guess it’s just a way to have redundancy and make sure there’s plenty of coverage despite natural and man-made obstacles. There’s a cool article on Wikipedia. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/JJY. Also, I think WWVB transmits using a lot of power.

@Soggz7785 5 ай бұрын

Your voice reminds me a little of Christopher Walkin.😉

@sheryarhaiderhabib9502 3 жыл бұрын

🍇

@KrisK66 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have to replace the battery after a few years?

@GoodTimekeeper 3 жыл бұрын

The battery won’t last forever but Casio is now starting to say that it should last at least 10 years. My oldest Tough Solar watch is going on 15 years since I bought it and I have never changed the battery.

@KrisK66 3 жыл бұрын

@@GoodTimekeeper Ok thanks greg

@wyndhamyip1629 3 жыл бұрын

MrJuggernaut, Yes after 30 years The tough solar rechargeable lithium battery will have to be replaced after 30 years of normal usage if not exposed to excessive darkness during the daytime hours.

@vampyrelycan99 3 жыл бұрын

@@GoodTimekeeper The ML-xxxx battery is not easy to procure, and that AFAIK replacement has to be carried out at an authorized facility... With Tough Solar system the power management is very tricky. If the timepiece concerned is to be subjected to prolonged cold storage then it needs to be retrieved peridically for battery recharge. Once the battery becomes grossly undercharged then its condition is going to deterioate sooner than you think...... The general rule is that, if the battery concerned cannot maintain a "High" charge indication for prolonged periods, then it'll need to be replaced.

@GoodTimekeeper 3 жыл бұрын

The watch in this video uses a CTL1616 for power storage. It seems easy to find online. Here’s a video showing how to change it on a different G-Shock. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iJx6ldWHqde2Z6s.html

@hansschultz2629 2 ай бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@regmolnar4926 2 жыл бұрын

Measurements

@carltonbirds Жыл бұрын

How come you have two watches?

@GoodTimekeeper Жыл бұрын

I have dozens of watches. But I only have two wrists.

@Soggz7785 5 ай бұрын

@@GoodTimekeeperyou have two ankles as well…😉

@Akis_Peiraias Жыл бұрын

I have the same since 2010 and i use it as my everyday watch . It is amazing and often people ask me which g shock is this...

@trevoidc9859 11 ай бұрын

didn't need to replace the battery yet?

@Akis_Peiraias 11 ай бұрын

@@trevoidc9859 No! Solar Casios are not having problems even after years! On the other hand i have almost the same years a Citizen eco drive and i have changed the battery...

@bradcarpo5917 6 ай бұрын

Can i set the date to UK format?

@standodge3935 5 ай бұрын

No.

@beesafesweetheart8738 5 ай бұрын

In the updated 6900 you can Ie having the day before the month

@standodge3935 5 ай бұрын

@@beesafesweetheart8738 that's the updated DW-6900U that doesn't have Tough Solar. The Tough Solar GW-6900 has not been updated.

@randompersonguy3124 3 ай бұрын

@@standodge3935I’m looking forward to when it does. The GW-6900U will sell very well if it has similar upgrades like the GWM-5610U

@ddaley87 18 күн бұрын

I love the 5000u and 5610u. What I hate about the gw6900 is the time is not displayed while the stopwatch is running. That’s a g shock staple! I hope they upgrade the gw6900 as well but PLEASE DONT CHANGE TO AN LED

@travisadams4470 4 жыл бұрын

I received the same watch a G-Shock GW-6900, 3179, but the alarm and sig beeps do not work. Is there anyway to adjust the volumes? If not then the alarm is worthless.

@TheMergastua 4 жыл бұрын

GW is for solar atomic. G-solar, W-waveceptor

@thomaslinton5765 3 жыл бұрын

You can "select your time zone." How? By doing nothing once you have the right zone displayed? By pressing "mode"? You know, right?

@adrianmanfong7065 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Greg please 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 l really need one please please please please 🙏

@adrianmanfong7065 2 жыл бұрын

Hi my name is Adrian and please please please please please love it can I really need one please 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@valueink 3 жыл бұрын

I wish they upgraded the display on these watches and removed the three eyes. Make the digits larger and display everything on the screen. Like the Protreks. It's a big watch with tiny little display. It seems like wasted display real estate to me. The month and date are especially small on this model.

@KevAlberta 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a beautiful design. And where would the solar panel go

@thomaslinton5765 3 жыл бұрын

Passifier window. How about a bee flying? Wasted space.