Casio G-Shock GW6900 Metal Conversion of the Bezel and Bracelet

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Casio G-Shock GW6900 Metal Conversion of the Bezel and Bracelet

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2 жыл бұрын

I used a kit which I purchased through AliExpress to convert a GW6900 to a metal version, including the bezel and bracelet. Overall, this was easier to do than installing bracelets on other G-Shock watches which I've worked with so far. Even installing Casio's genuine Combi Bracelet was more difficult than this.
According to the information I was reading online, there's a slightly different bezel size for a DW6900 as opposed to this GW6900. The listing I saw when I purchased this kit said this would fit the GW6900 and I'm pleased to say that, yes, this was the right kit for this watch. (I don't actually have a DW6900 so I can't confirm the exact fit to be sure that the bezels are NOT interchangeable, but since I was ordering this from China I was sure hoping this would work for my watch.) I think the results look great.

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@EduardoValenciaPuga 2 жыл бұрын

You are so right. This will be the official watch of the Cylons. Nice conversion

@IlluminatingWatches 2 жыл бұрын

Oh cool - nice way to maintain the features you want and get the full metal look without breaking the bank.

@eduardodiaza6188 2 жыл бұрын

Great conversion! Gives a new look to the actual casio! Keep the good work! Greetings from Mex

@RCPrepping 2 жыл бұрын

You have taken a so-so looking watch and made something beautiful out of it.

@k95channel 2 жыл бұрын

I think it looks amazing in its original design

@papricep6248 2 жыл бұрын

What a cute reaction to quick release spring bars 🥰

@GoodTimekeeper 2 жыл бұрын

I honestly hadn’t taken a close look at the kit before I started recording the video. I thought it would be exactly like the “King” kit which didn’t have the quick release spring bars. But, wow! It was really easy to do this.

@papricep6248 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoodTimekeeper I gotcha. Thanks for the amazing informative videos and happy New Years!

@JasonTheWatchGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Actually a really cool mod, can't wait to see what mod kits they bring next!

@robertbollinger1860 2 жыл бұрын

I did a mod on two of my g shock squares. Really fun and affordable. Thanks again for the great content love the channel!!

@btyc 2 жыл бұрын

The looks the business! Totally getting battlestar vibes. Happy new year to you and your Greg. Cheers

@teamhonn 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. Have a wonderful new year

@oklahomahank2378 2 жыл бұрын

As the octopus mother said, “Children, children, I only have eight hands.”

@e28forever30 2 жыл бұрын

Nice mod Greg, I was waiting for someone to do this review. I picked up a beaten secondhand GW-6900 this year for 40€, with the intent of modding it with this kit. Haven’t pulled the trigger yet, this video convinced me to go ahead. Now the only thing left to decide is which color? Silver, gold or black?😄 I already own a GMW-B5000 in silver, and it’s a tank, very sturdy and at the same time very wearable, I really like it . About the difference in bezels between DW and GW models: They are not interchangeable, the placement of the buttons is different, so the cutouts in the bezel are not placed in the same position.

@dyslexicbien 3 күн бұрын

Wow thanks for the info. I was planing to buy a DW case for my GW one. I guess i'll just find the GW metal case on ebay maybe

@Patelivision 2 жыл бұрын

I've done the silver kit conversion with the dw5600bbma with the silver mirror face. No solar or mb6 but looks great

@Xpurple 2 жыл бұрын

Nice mod! Thank you for the continued videos.

@gn1w Жыл бұрын

could you provide the link which you got this mod from? as aliexpress has alot of DW which can't really fit GW/G 6900. thanks

@richardvacanti4265 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Greg missed you no video for a little while. But any way. Just got a Casio royal NEW for only $14.95 I think that is a great deal

@e85trackhawk60 Жыл бұрын

I bought this from aliexpress. Same price and everything. FYI I guess they’re not engraving the bezel with G-shock and protection anymore. Mine is just smooth

@ChrisWilletts 2 жыл бұрын

Great video.. I own a GW6900 it's one of my favourite.. Can you pls add or post the link to the kit on Ali express..

@chrisandrew9433 Жыл бұрын

has anybody seen this on ali express as i cant find it ?

@russellharris5072 2 жыл бұрын

I rather liked the look of it without the bezel on it,but so far I think I'll keep mine as standard.I wonder if that metal bezel will interfere with radio reception,as Casio do say that you should keep it away from such objects for good reception................

@GoodTimekeeper 2 жыл бұрын

I will report any reception problems if I have them. So far so good and my “King” G-Shock still works well after its conversion. Of course, reception is always good at my house anyway, just 350 miles from WWVB.

@jamesgomez9254 Жыл бұрын

you should leave a link for this ?

@ianmaw66 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Greg. Would you please provide a link or part number for the bracelet. Thanks.

@andrewmarriott4033 2 жыл бұрын

Great mod love it could almost be original

@sureshkumarpradhan4756 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please explain what is the use of three circles in the second watch in your video. 1:35

@GoodTimekeeper 2 жыл бұрын

The left dial has markers to show the power information, including whether the battery is low, medium or high. The middle dial shows information about the alarms, signal, auto backlight and mute status. The right dial is an animated indicator which interacts with the seconds display and 10ths display in stopwatch mode. Overall, the dials take up a lot of space in the face area but, then again, they add to the charm of this particular classic G-Shock icon.

@GoodTimekeeper 2 жыл бұрын

I did a full review of the watch in a previous video… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nNqnY8mTlc_VnZ8.html

@sureshkumarpradhan4756 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoodTimekeeper Yes got it. Thank you so much for so detailed answer. I think these circles are necessary. Wishing you good luck for your future. Merry Christmas and Happy New year 💐

@freequest 2 жыл бұрын

Makes me want to buy one of these and experiment. ⌚⌚👍🏿👍🏿😄😄

@vernonthompson7695 Жыл бұрын

Greg, What store in Aliexpress did you buy your kit for the gw6900? I have had nothing but trouble trying to match you purchase. Vernon.

@freeatlast1963 2 жыл бұрын

I've never owned a 6900, but are the three 'eye' indicators of any use? Or just decorative? I like the 5610 over models like GD350, which have non essential 'entertainment' on the dial .....

@GoodTimekeeper 2 жыл бұрын

The left dial shows the power information, including whether the battery is low, medium or high. The middle dial shows information about the alarms, signal, auto backlight and mute status. The 5610 shows all of that same information on the screen but using less space. The right dial is an animated indicator which interacts with the seconds display and 10ths display in stopwatch mode. Overall, the dials take up a lot of space in the face area but, then again, they add to the charm of this particular classic G-Shock icon.

@freeatlast1963 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information. I didn't realise the dials were useful - I thought they were maybe novelty effects - though since this is an enduringly popular model, I reckoned I was missing something .....

@e28forever30 2 жыл бұрын

@@freeatlast1963 The 3 dials are useless on the standard DW-6900. The GW-6900 uses 2 of them, that’s one of the reasons I like the GW-6900 better, apart from the solar and Multiband.

@Linuxwarlord 11 ай бұрын

@greg - mind sharing the link?

@adriansegura5229 9 ай бұрын

@ElmertheClep I’ve been trying to buy a metal mod kit for my GW6900 but everywhere is sold out and no longer being manufactured. Is your mod kit for sale?

@MrAFC1 9 ай бұрын

Saw your conversion and ordered from AliExpress but it would not fit. I contacted AliExpress but they said they there isn’t a conversion kit for the GW6900, only for the DW6900. Can you let me know the link you ordered from please. I am left with a strapless watch that I cannot use and impossible to put the original straps back on. Hope you can help.

@franka9760 2 жыл бұрын

Is the replacement bezel actually metal or is it chrome-plated plastic?

@GoodTimekeeper 2 жыл бұрын

It’s metal.

@karlray229 Жыл бұрын

And it is heavy... A good heavy. I usually rock a stainless steel automatic, it is comparable to an skx007 w SS bracelet in weight

@1234redwing 9 ай бұрын

Where did you find the kit. I've been searching everywhere and everything I've seen on Ali Express or Ebay for metal bezels is for the dw-6900, not the gw-6900

@MsBricktop80 2 жыл бұрын

Bling Bling! 🙂

@trevorstepoo8838 9 ай бұрын

I'm looking for a conversion kit for the G-Shock GA-350

@woojunkim1 2 жыл бұрын

Great conversion! Did it made the buttons easier to press?

@GoodTimekeeper 2 жыл бұрын

The buttons seem to stick out more, but that only means this bezel must be ever so slightly smaller on the outside compared to the original. Not a big difference with the buttons, however.

@woojunkim1 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoodTimekeeper I wonder if the conversion will make the buttons on GW -5000 easier to press? Can you do it Mr. Good Timekeeper?😊😄 For SCIENCE!

@hoanghuynh8160 Жыл бұрын

What size width is the wrist band?22mm?

@hung4700 Жыл бұрын

Cho xin link mua day g6900 với

@indiananupam5715 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Greg sir. In India we don't have atomic time keeping facilities. Can u please make a detailed video over G-SHOCK G-5600UE-1DR - G1166 watch please.... Greetings from India & advanced happy new year 🎉🎊🎇 2022 from 1.31 billion people country 😄

@barreltech8949 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure why they do polished steel instead of brushed?

@michaelven5045 10 ай бұрын

Greg I have been looking for a black metal bracelet like the one you have on the GW6900. Where and how do I get one. Thanks for the help.

@Salih0631 2 жыл бұрын

Hi can you make please a vidieo for the G-Shock GBD-800 in black.

@dancow7549 9 ай бұрын

Hello! Great mod, may I know the link where you bought the mod kit from? Thanks in advance!

@mohammadnajieb2044 2 жыл бұрын

can you share the link for the grey steel bracelet store. thank you

@chrisandrew9433 Жыл бұрын

Need the link can't see this exact one on ali express 🙄

@mattgreen5351 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Greg, i've done the same but with the gold one. Does your light button protrude much because mine is actually under the bezel at the edges and the raised centre of the button is barely above the level of the hole? It still works and the bezel doesn't keep the button pushed in or anything but i've seen other pics of this kit where the button seems to be sticking out much further than mine.

@GoodTimekeeper 2 жыл бұрын

With my watch I really don’t notice the light button’s relative position being any different compared to the way it looks on the stock version. But maybe I will take a closer look now that you mention it.

@felixlaboy1453 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video. Do you have a link or the name of the seller from aliexpres

@avapire2359 Жыл бұрын

where can i get the case you used for the gw6900?

@cslimtube 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I buy this watch...5735d

@dldldldldldl 2 жыл бұрын

yes the GW6900 is slimmer than DW6900, i have both

@mr.disney4740 2 жыл бұрын

New SUBSCRIBER...looks really good on the conversion. Will this bracelet fit a 9 inch wrist?

@GoodTimekeeper 2 жыл бұрын

I measured the links I removed and the remaining space available in the micro adjustments in the clasp. Together they provide about 1 and 7/16 inches of additional length. The watch fits my 7 and 1/2 inch wrist pretty well. So it looks like that extra 1 and 7/16 inches might just barely make it fit a 9 inch wrist. But it’ll be close.

@DefendJesusCrown73 Жыл бұрын

Its not shock resistant now though

@neogenesus 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the composite bracelet for the other GW6900?

@GoodTimekeeper 2 жыл бұрын

I just started searching on eBay. Turns out that bracelets made for my GW-M5610 watches are also compatible with the GW6900 so that’s how I found them.

@larvancioramos9748 2 жыл бұрын

Good job

@kaojung5304 Жыл бұрын

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@u.s.armyvet8947 2 жыл бұрын

Greg, please post the link for the kit you ordered for this mod. Thanks! Really enjoy your vids.

@GoodTimekeeper 2 жыл бұрын

Those listings seem to come and go at AliExpress, but here’s one I found tonight. m.aliexpress.com/item/3256802529707554.html

@u.s.armyvet8947 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoodTimekeeper Great and thank you. BTW, been enjoying your channel/vids a lot. Very informative for newbs like me. :)

@rv9357 2 жыл бұрын

Would it fit a g-8900?

@GoodTimekeeper 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think it would work on a G8900. As I look at parts over at PacParts.com they list some GW6900 and G6900 using the same bezels and same resin bands. So it’s a good bet that this metal kit would work on a G6900 but not a G8900.