The appeal of the smart watch is a reflection of our disposable culture and a lack appreciation for craftsmanship and artful design. That's my primary objection to them. They lack character. A mechanical watch, on the other hand, represents one of the very few things that one can buy for a reasonable amount which, if properly cared for, will still be functioning like new in a hundred years.

I went through infantry training, jumped out of planes, and did a 15-month tour in Iraq with the same G-Shock. It was my most reliable piece of equipment. I’m still a loyal Casio customer.

The “G” in G-Shock stands for God Tier

Just wanted to say it’s been a while since I watched one of your videos and if this one is any indication, things have massively improved. Well done for all your hard work! I loved my G-Shocks since I was a kid and would probably say they’re my favourite watches, I’d wear one every day. But since I now spend all my time in a disappointingly civvie life, I found I have no need for anything as large or bulky anymore. Now I have a cheap Casio W-86 and an old Omega used to come out for weddings and funerals, but I’ve had an Apple Watch since day one. I agree with all of the criticisms of them, but it makes the tech nerd in me happy, and I think that’s why any of us chooses the watches we do. No military person on operations is likely to wear an Apple Watch due to the battery life, expense and fragility before they consider the risk of hacking. That’s why the Casio F-81W and W-86 were the most popular for most personnel. Cheap, cheerful and incredibly functional. I’ve seen infantry go for the slightly fancier stuff like G-Shocks. Fancier than that and you’re looking at pretty much just pilots, obviously. Remember a few years ago, US military personnel were tracked through a setting on their Strava account that put heat maps of their activities on the planet - there’s no need for extremely clever hacking at an OS level requiring intense focus and possibly contact with the tech in question when you can just follow people’s unsecured accounts because they haven’t read into the settings. Social engineering at its finest. It’s up to watch manufacturers to find markets for themselves as time moves on, and it certainly seems like Casio are the most agile. All the criticism of GenZ is the same as the criticism of Millennials before them, so I’m not particularly worried for them. The kids will be alright. Thanks for the great video, I really enjoyed it!

I've had my G-Shock GW7900B-1 for years and I absolutely love it. Ultra durable, solar chargeable and atomic clock syncing are the features I love the most. I used to own an Apple Watch years ago, but I grew to hate it. I felt that I fell prey to Apple telling me what I needed the watch for versus what I really needed/wanted. I'm not one of those people who has a death grip on my cell phone every second of the day. I prefer to not be tied to technology. I enjoy looking at any one of my watches to retrieve the time rather than looking at my phone. I prefer watches with character - something I don't think Apple Watches possess. It's for that same reason I don't have one of those stupid metal wallets that are so trendy these days. Leather wallets have a lot more character and soul to them. I understand that G-Shocks aren't for everyone, but I really believe everyone should have one.

I wear a lot of entry and mid level luxury watches but have so much respect for Casio/G-Shock. The company actually does have history that started with the four Kashio brothers. They were quoted to have all respected one another and each brother had their strength and expertise. The four would play a single role in finance, product development, marketing, and production. It was truly a family business. The last surviving brother is still involved with Casio. They were doing touch screen watches way before Apple, releasing a touch screen calculator watch in the 1980s! (and a few other models through the 90s.) G-Shock creator and Casio engineer, Kikuo Ibe, created the G-Shock in 1983 and still with the company. Casio offers something in every budget and they don't pretend to be something they're not. I always say everyone should have at least one G-Shock in their collection.

Can I just take a moment to applaud the effort that goes into your intros? Kudos.

2 of my favorite watches are my Citizen EcoDrive dresswatch that my late wife gave me for my birthday more than 10yrs ago that still looks gorgeous and works perfectly and a GShock Mudmaster I bought before my deployment to AFG 3yrs ago. Only complaint I had with that is the battery only lasted 2 yrs. So I'm getting a solar powered Mudmaster for Xmas 😆

Great video. I'm in the IT industry and as such, my hobbies/work usually revolve around fixing computers and/or tinkering with other electronic devices daily. When I was on-site, I loved taking my Casio EQB-1100 with me for the reasons you described; it's a clean, modern, no non-sense alternative to wearing a smartwatch. I find it easier to zone out my environment and increase my productivity. Even now that I am fully remote, I enjoy rocking my F-91W. It's slim, does what I need it to, and doesn't distract me with stupid notifications like my old Samsung Galaxies of the past. Thanks to you, this (technically-I'm only 23 after all) Gen-Z person/Millennial owns multiple Casios, a Tissot, and a Hamilton. My Tissot & Hamilton are both mechanical, and I plan buying a Tudor (not sure which model yet) and a Seiko in the near future! Finally subscribed after realizing I hadn't done so all these years before.

In my opinion, traditional watches are these days primarily jewelry, while smart watches are primarily fitness trackers, both just happen to be able to display time.

I absolutely loved the commentary in this video, and I'm not just saying that because you included a section from watchcastage; Thank you by the way, I'm honored. I have been having serious nostalgia for the 80's/90's when things were still technologically exciting, but things were still slowed down. This last year has been me reverting to a slower pace; keeping phones and tablets out of the bedroom, reading each morning while I watch the sun rise and drinking a coffee, going for walks every day, and deleting social media apps off my devices. It's been an incredibly rewarding experience. Thank you for making a watch video that isn't just about watches but also makes us think. Really appreciate all that you do.

As someone who works in technology, this video resonated with me. I can't remember the last watch I owned but as a kid I always loved Dick Tracey's watch so I patiently waited a few years for the perfect smart watch to come out, until I recently realized I have most of my notifications off on my phone, I don't care about any fitness trackers and their designs are so muted. I pick up my phone to check time and often it leads to unproductive email checking or social media. I recently purchased a Seiko 5 sports Automatic and love it. I am already planning my next watch, I want to set a goal to reach to justify a luxury watch purchase next. Love these little machines.

I love the G Shock and was issued one at one point, while serving in the US Navy. HOWEVER,..Apples brand power is simply unrivaled at this point in time! The Apples watches feed into the ecosystem of the iPhones and vice versa and the fact that this stifles any true individuality is something that a lot of people are actually very very comfortable with.

G-Shock will always have a special place in my heart. I started collecting G-shocks and have now moved on to decent automatic watches. I had a smart watch but ended up hating it. G-shock has found the perfect formula for awesome semi-smart watches without all the bloat. Every watch collection should have a G-shock.

That intro was something else! Love everything that goes into everything you do. That production value is top notch media, what tv used to be before all the production companies turned to only look at the bottom line and stopped creating quality content. Creators like you are the reason KZfaq has replaced my tv cable subscriptions

When you introduced the Casio g-shock and Seiko as the 2 watch collection for $200. I almost stood up and clapped like a it was a special unveiling. Thank you for the time you put into making these videos!

My go-to watch is my G-Shock Mudmaster triple sensor. I hike a lot in the backwoods of the Rockies where there is no cell service and it is far more useful and robust than a cell phone or even a physical compass. Absolute boss of a modern tool watch.

Great timing. G-shock is starting to really up their game without becoming an extension of a smart phone. A square G with a heart rate monitor and solar power is set to be released next year. Even with the upgrades, these are watches meant for living in the physical world rather than the virtual.

Some older people wear an Apple Watch because of the emergency alert functions and because it allows their doctor to track their health more accurately. I would like G-Shock to make a module that could do that too.

This is an absolutely amazing vid! How it is directed and produced is a masterpiece. But when it comes to personal preferences, I have but one thing to say: PEBBLE TIME STEEL - FOREVER IN MY HEART!

Thank you for the review. It’s really interesting to see companies having a different take on the watch. I think simple activity tracking is a really appealing feature. I had a Withings watch a few years back which was cool for that reason. I have to say though, I disagree with your analysis on the situation. Minimalistic design may be « inoffensive » but that’s the point; some people don’t want their watch to express something, OR want to be able to change their look with a different band or watchface. To many, it is a utility first and should be able to adapt to any outfit that you pick. At least that’s a strong argument for this design, I think. You mention the G-Shock looking aggressive and dangerous. Not everyone wants to project that kind of look to express their personality. Some people really like minimalistic looking things, and appreciate it as art. Besides, I think an outsider look on a trend can be unreliable for analysis. For instance, on my end, I don’t like bulky, shiny watches and men in suits. I feel like every man wearing them looks the same, and it projects a pretentious but personality-less look. I think it’s not actually classy let alone beautiful and just copies old fashion. Still, I will be the first to say I’m probably missing the point of it. I may just not be sensitive to its appeal. I could go on about what kind of value I think it carries or whatever, but I don’t it would be relevant. Not everything has to be a culture ware. After all, some people just really like the look. I feel like the cancel culture argument is a bit exaggerated. Some people just think older design look old and don’t enjoy it. Also, cancel culture is supposed to be targeting what some deem morally reprehensible. I don’t think the g-shock design falls in that category. Ultimately, my opinion on a design doesn’t matter. If you like it (or any of the other things I dislike), all the more power to you. I think the fact people buy different watches is the proof enough that people do express their tastes through their choice of watch (including not wearing a watch). No matter how « lifeless » you personally think it looks. As for the Apple Watch, while it is massively successful, I think it is the prospect of more physical activity, Apple’s brand appeal and the convenience that sells it. But I don’t think it kills the mechanical watches market. I remember people stopped being interested in wearing a watch because they could keep time on their phone, before smartwatches were even an option. I honestly believe that people losing interest in mechanical watches and the Apple Watch success are happening at the same time but are not so deeply connected. In a way, more traditional watches remind me of physical music formats; fewer people want it now but that means it becomes more « quality oriented » for people who really seek products that give more attention to details. I think it can actually help « boutique » options thrive, not oriented towards luxury but around choice and variety. Maybe the wrist watch lost some of its mass appeal, but I don’t think it means it means its death, or even that its best years are in the past. Maybe the best is het to come! :D Finally, while it is true that social media is prevalent for many, it would be ill advised to ignore the growing interest towards « downscaling » in younger generations. More and more of us are taking a step back, not just from social media and the internet but from smartphones themselves, and turning to a « slower lifestyle ». Digital presence is heavily questioned, or even seen as detrimental. I think it may bring new life to watches, like it breathes life into dedicated photo cameras or vinyl records. I also think it gives room for products like this G-Shock to thrive. Smart enough to be « more than a watch », but dumb enough to appreciate the time we spend, and not just keep track of how much of it we waste :)

Although I am in agreement on fast fashion and things that are built to last, the smart watch at the moment just does things that digital watches DO NOT do which is part of their appeal. They are tools just like anything else, I think its a misnomer to call them smart watches as time telling is the least important bit about them, they are wrist computers and should be treated as such. Not really sure I like this wrist snobbery though, not everyone likes traditional watches and this feels like the same argument people (in the watch community) use to bash quartz watches which ironically you are singing their praises here.

This watch reminds me of my current watch the Garmin instinct solar. The watch visually looks like a G shock, however has more functionality and is closer in practice to a smartwatch. Some of the features include displaying messages, heart rate tracking, phone finding, the ability to change music playing and many other standard smart watches features. The display is always on, and in it's standard mode lasts 25 days. There is no touch screen instead the watch is controlled by 5 old school buttons. Being a Garmin the watch of course has stand alone gps tracking which I find useful for water sports and times when I don't want to carry my phone. I think you might find this watch interesting and would be interested to know your opinions on it.

Been watching loads of your videos over the last year, so informative, interesting and entertaining. Great work bud, terrific content 👍

Near the beginning of the pandemic when the gyms were closed, i decided to pick up and Apple Watch and started training with Apple fitness + doing yoga, HIIT and Pilates . I then started running 9 months ago as well. Now it would be very difficult to go back to a basic watch. Watching my cardiovascular metrics improve over time at rest and during exercise is so valuable. Sleep tracking is a game changer as well. I still wear my seikos at social events and my gshocks when doing construction but I will probably always use a smart watch for my health.

Hope Casio/G shock continue to improve , slim down and diversify their lineup. This is definitely one of their more attractive pieces imo.

I've watched quite a few of your videos and never commented, but I just had to say something when I noticed the Albrecht Durer print on your phone background! I love his amazingly detailed and intricately ornate work! When visiting Nuremberg my father and I made it a point to tour his home. It was really interesting seeing how his works were made back then and how they still are being made using the same methods today! I'm not sure if "the rider, death and the devil" was his favorite or "the hare", but they both have a very special place in my heart regardless. Love the content, keep it up!

I love your videos. This was another great one. Keep up the excellent work. Thank you for going over the history of smart watches as well. That was a nice treat.

I’ve had a Casio Edifice for a couple of years now which has all the phone sync functions of this (app, world timer, phone finder etc). It was bought to be a weekend/sport watch, but has quickly become my daily go-to. Fantastic value, functionality, and quality. Casio has this nailed now.

Gshock with step tracker and heart monitor in a small profile. I think something came out recently. That would be perfect. I wouldn't have to buy a Fitbit .But yeah Casio is set to rule the watch space. I am from India and Casio gives us excellent offers 3-4 times in a year during festive seasons, and one can get the premium watches for a steal price. No other brand comes close to that, they have really made a positive impact on the market.

I hesitantly switched from a seiko monster to a garmin instinct and admittedly love it. I turned off notifications and charge it every two weeks and get all he tracking I want without all the intrusions but still have access to garmin’s amazing gps if I need it. Best compromise I’ve found yet and it totally reminds me of wearing a gshock but a bit lighter.

Man you’ve got the best watch videos on the internet bar none. Not only super informative, but entertaining as well. I can’t afford the super nice Rolex and Tag Heuers yet, so these sub $500 watches are very appealing. Thanks man!

This helped me out. I’m active a lot and rarely wore my datejust. I just sold it and was on the verge of buying a Apple Watch, but this video reminded me that I have self respect. I been wearing my dw5600 lately with a possible casioak on the way. Thanks your a true gent.

Its been a while since i saw one of your videos, but boy has your production jumped up several notches. Exudes class and such nostalgic references. Keep at it urban gentry, keeping horology classy!

Great video as always Tristano! Checking everyday for the annual SOTC. It has become a yearly tradition over the years for me. Merry christmas everybody :-D

finally.. thank u very much this is a very informative and awesome vid thumbs up!!

Amazing production value on these vids. Really appreciate how deeply you dive into both history and technical aspects.

I love my G-Shocks. I have a 5610 square, an all-metal square, a Mudmaster and a few others. G-shocks got me back into watches and stopped me from considering an Apple Watch. Now I love watches again. I have a Seiko diver and hope to get my first Rolex or Omega over the next few years. I have worn the G’s in all sorts of scenarios, such as saunas, in the snow, hiking, mountain climbing, swimming and running, and none have let me down. G-Shocks are a pure joy to own. Thank you for highlighting the importance of G-Shock in horology.

This was a fantastic review and general commentary on the zeitgeist we’re in. Also, thank you for correctly pointing out which Total Recall movie is best. 👍🏼

Great video TGV! Always putting out great content… bravo! I was wondering are you going to review the new “Tudor Royal” I know you’re a big fan of the Tudor brand. Looking forward to you thoughts of this new Tudor.

Thank you again TGV for the great video. It’s nice to see a more and affordable way to still own a semi smart watch like Casio. I am a big fan of Casio and Seiko watches. Sometime a simple watch like the Casio F-91W made you feel great wearing it when what you need on a wrist is just a watch that tell you time. Anyway great effort on producing such video. Keep up the good work! Cheers!

I have a GBX-100 and I love the matrix display and pedometer. I really appreciate the fact that g-shock's move app doesn't force you to give it intrusive permissions like other gadget manufacturers do. GBX-100 and GBD-200 can display messages and notifications if you allow it, but the UX isn't very nice and few people probably use this function. The activity tracker is another pain point because of the looong time (5-10s) it takes to exit it. I hope they continue to improve the UX over time.

How refreshing to hear someone else loathes the Apple Watch as I do. While not a big fan of plastic brightly coloured cases (yes, that includes Swatch too) I am a big fan of CASIO and G-Shock, with great timekeeping, reasonable cost, solar power, Bluetooth connectivity and great for travellers or holidaymakers - time synchronisation over Bluetooth and 200m water resistance. As a consequence I own 5 Casios of which a Marlin, 2 Casioaks, a Pro-Trek and a modern solar BT 5600. Great intelligent, convenient action watches.

Your videos are helping me get through a real tough time in my life now, just want to thank you again TGV.

Another cool and unique " smartwatch " style device is the Sony Wena. It's a smart clasp , that you can attach to any normal analog watch. Only released in Japan sadly , but a very unique concept.

I’m a mechanical watch guy, but I love the G-Shock and will always have at least one in my rotation for working out, coaching my kids sports’ teams, or doing yardwork. And I can’t see myself ever, ever wearing an Apple Watch 😂

Such a great video Gentry! I love Casio! In fact the 2 main watches I've been wearing the most lately are the Casio Dw-6900 and my black and gold Casio world time watch. I have a nice citizen watch and I'll never get rid of my Seiko 5 mechanical but I honestly wear the casios so much more even though I paid much less for them. There is something about these watches that I think have a timeless appeal! Thanks for creating watch content, I hadn't seen a videos of yours in a minute I'm sorry to say but I was glad to see this video pop up in my feed 

Thank you for your videos!!

I bought 2 gshocks in the last 2 months (even though I said I'm done buying watches, but that's another story). We take for granted all that is going on inside this tiny little space. All these functions. It really is amazing.

Hi TGV, It’s good we’ve got the choice. No one is forced to buy or use an Apple Watch. I’m using my Apple Watch mostly as my training and health monitoring device. I wear it on my right wrist while having one of my real watches on the left. The Apple Watch’s gamification has helped me to close “my circles” for over 800 days in a row now. It has got a constant pulse and heart monitor alarming me if something seems to be wrong. It has got a sensor recognising if I have fallen and could call 911 if necessary. In case of not being a watch enthusiast my only watch would be another smartwatch - the Withings ScanWatch. It looks very similar to a normal wristwatch but has got health and training monitoring as well. The battery lasts for nearly a month without a recharge. I’ve tested it for two weeks and have to say, it is a very good combination of a normal quartz wristwatch with smart capabilities. Best regards, Claus

Great review. Does this watch have a step tracker? Lap range tracker?

thats what i was looking for on a watch. thx for the video

Excellent video as always! I love that smaller metal g-shock. Tissot make some really good looking smart watches and have that heritage and authenticity to take on the smart watch market but keep a piece for watch enthusiasts I think.

I am not a smart watch guy but one cannot deny that Apple watch was helpful in saving a few lives. For example a old man had an accident where he fell of the bike and his son got the alert of a hard fall and the watch provided the location and as a result his father was saved.

I love your presentations man. I always learn so much.

More then a week ago I found a good deal on the GMW-B5000D-1ER, about 280 USD and i couldn't resist. The stainless steel is gorgeously finished, and the STN display has a very good contrast even compared to the other g-shock watches that i have. Another watch that i purchased this year is a protrek prw-60T with a titanium bracelet and steel bezel. I like both designs, they are solar powered radio controlled and you have the option to use Bluetooth. But I never used Apple watches, and I think I never be. You need to be able to disconnect from technology. My smartphone is enough. And I think nothing can replace a good reliable, durable watch. Citizen watches are also very good, but they are somehow underrated. I love my Citizen promaster blue angel edition. It is solar eco drive, radio controlled, analog and digital. Maybe a Garmin watch is probably the closest thing for me to try.

I have the Apple Watch Ultra and I love it. I also have an Oris, Hamilton and Victorinox, it’s possible to like them all

A mechanical watch is just a bunch of twisted metal and a bit of glass, and YET it's alive on one's wrist, and a beautiful, fascinating work of art. There's nothing like it.

Totally agree that a proper watch collection is the way to go. I was VERY reluctant to purchase an Apple Watch coming from the dependability of my 6 band solar GShock. But after 3 months I can’t grief either. The GShock is the dependable sidekick who always has your back while Apple Watch is more connected but you have to baby it. A dress Casio rounds out the bunch well.

Hey there. Just discovered your channel. Already subscribed! Cool stuff! I've been a big fan of Casio watches from the time I got my very first Casio watch for a first communion! For everyday use I wear a G-Shock G2100 with a cool Chinese metal case mod. For gym, swimming and sauna and for DIY projects I use my beloved F-91W. I am planning to buy a full metal original Casio G-Shock watch next year. And I will surely look into Seiko Dolce!

Beautiful intro. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into them. I will always prefer a mechanical watch over a smartwatch because of the craftsmanship and skill involved to produce one. A smartwatch to me is purely an extension of my smartphone and I have no need to be constantly available and connected. My wristwatch is what makes me appreciate my time just so much more. It has a soul and reminds me of my own.

Fantastic job, TGV! I love my 5600. It is my go to when it is time for a seriously rough day. While the buttons can often be more difficult to use than I’d like, the piece of fantastic overall. The Bluetooth to the phone app, alarm uploading, and time synchronization would be truly useful. If the piece was solar over all that would be icing on the cake. I’m not sure all the new features are worth double the price to me, as it is not an everyday piece for me anymore. If it was, then there would be no question. Regardless, it is truly refreshing to see Casio building on their classic mainstays without bastardizing them into some “smart” watch trendy thing that outlives its point and purpose. Excellent job as always. Thank you, my friend. Onward and upward. Be well.

Great video! I have been thinking about this for a while too!

My favorite gshock is the mtgm900. Astronaut Colonel Jack Fisher turned me onto it. He wore it during his ISS days. Solar atomic with all the features of most modern gshocks, very comfortable to wear and a pretty loud alarm for a gshock! What else more could anyone want.

I have couple of square G-shocks, Seikos, Citizen and even Laco and I love them. Still most of my time I wear Garmin Instinct. It appeals for me because it has very Casio like looks, no touch/color screen, gps, 27 day solar battery and milspec toughness. Basically it is the one sportswatch which I like to see Casio had made.

Excellent presentation! I gave away my Apple Watch a few years ago for the same reasons you have outlined. The gshock option looks like a nice choice if some smart functionality is needed.

Started off with a Fitbit, went to Applewatch, sold it all and am now wearing decades old timepieces. Although the lack of functionality was frightening at first, all the more is it liberating now. Wish I could go back go 90s Cellphones, but that ship has sailed.

My entry to the ηorology trip is a G-Shock (GW-B5600BC-1BER), bought some years ago. Your channel convinced me to do so and I never regret it. Solar powered, radio controlled with bluetooth, it's a prefect tool for my everytime needs and a statement. I prefer hanging around with my mechanicals I bought after that, in order to keep them functioning (I don't like to watch them dead), but when it's time for workouts, for a sportier look, playing a gig or when I'm travelling, my G-shock is "my partner in crime" My collection sooner or later will have another one G-Shock or Casio, because they worth every penny. Adding a rechargable spy on my wrist? No, it's not of my taste. I worked very hard to have a sense about life just to screw it by spending money on a contemporary trend with worthless info that I do not really need. Above all, I was born and raised in an era you described very well and accurate and I don't really think that we are heading towards a bright future by having a rechargable spy on our wrist.....

My f-91w is often mistaken for a smart watch. Afterwards I begin ranting about the importance and impressiveness of Casio. While generally it’s pointless, a few chaps actually went out and bought one🎉🎉

I have quite a few solar and/or bluetooth Protrek and Gshock watches and I absolutely am thrilled with them. And honestly recently I've been removing from my collection most of my watches that aren't solar. And if I'm traveling across timeszones you can bet it's a Casio Bluetooth watch you will find on my wrist because it makes keeping track of the time so much easier. My fav everydays are two casio titanium protreks, my sportswatch is a solar citizen promaster, and my dress watch is a sieko auto my parents bought me that I keep for sentimental reasons. The rest of my collection is some solar radio/Bluetooth gshocks and some Protreks because I like to collect protreks.

I've never seen your channel but my god your production and editing is unreal! Great work!

Another great vid, TGV! I just bought the GBD 800-1B to add to my G-Shock collection (not even sure of the exact number) because I wanted the step/calorie counter. The Apple Watch was too intrusive. If any company can fight back against Apple, it’s Casio because they have their finger on the pulse of the future. I’ve worn a Casio watch since high school in the 1980s.

Awesome video TGV! Casio is so successful because they offer a watch model to suit almost everyones needs. From color, size, functionality, price, etc.

Aside of the classic G there’s a quite a list of sports watches like Garmin, Suunto etc, which for me are a bit easier to look at and too offer limited connectivity to a smartphone (notifications.., deactivateable), and are the tooltastic watches of today, complemented by a nice 3 hands gem like a Zenith Captain (if one day funds will allow). Of course not quite as indestructible as the G-Shock

I own automatics, g-shocks from all “walks of price”, and a few garmins and apple watches, including the ultra! I mostly love gshocks though! It’s the idea behind them that makes them special for me, the rugged aspect and toughness! As well as the “not charging them very often” scenario! I swap watches quite often but, most watches I choose for my everyday wear are gshocks! The Ultra did spend about two months on my wrist as I became quite addicted to “closing the fitness rings” but, although a difficult and FOMO filled decision, I set it aside! It’s still an amazing watch but I feel it is too intrusive, conceptually! Of course one can trim down how intrusive it is! On the Casio side, feature wise, I think they are very very lazy! Because the features / sensors they use only appeal to people (such as me and perhaps you) that are used to more cumbersome ways of achieving a task that is so simple to achieve with apple watch! Casio rely too much on redesign and new cases and colors on modules that are either identical or ever so slightly upgraded! Enter Garmin! Solar powered! Tough! Amazing functionality! Battery charge up to 80 days even, in some models and features numerous and stunning! Displaywise, simple! Low consumer! Software…amazing! Because they develop stuff! Unlike Casio who create amazing looking monsters such as the GPR B1000, which I own and love btw, with the software that rivals very slow computers from the 1960’s! Why? Young generation will NEVER EVER go for that type! Garmin on the other hand stands a chance at least! Of, and then casio comes with a gsquad implementation of android with a battery that is worse than the v1 apple watch??? Really? I guess the future is (for mist) the Apple Watch type smartwatch! Although I really wish it wasn’t, like you! Unless Casio uses the brilliant design and toughness model on new and more modern modules, unless they try to inovate and incorporate cool stuff like perhaps hiring software engineers from this century! Perhaps purchase Matrix Powerwatch tech, like the TE generator! Or hey…I don’t know…anything but reusing the same identical modules with the latest rainbow colored special edition case! I would so love a Garmin Tactix Relta type software on a lovely display of Casio Gshock cases!

Excelent video, as usual...I love my old and very reliable G Shock G5600E. Nowadays, I'm looking for the new "Casioak" GA-B2100 (solar tough + bluetooth) . Greetings and happy new year from Santiago, Chile!

I would like to see G-Shock offer some options similar to Polar & Garmin's series of watches, where fitness (Heart rate etc.), barometric, Lat/Long, compass & GPS features are available in a rugged 45 - 52mm product are available.

Your philosophical assessment in the context of a watch review was spot on. When I'm on duty, what do I wear? G-Shock of course. Right again!

Good review. Well written. I subscribed because of subject and presentation. I hope to see more cool stuff in the future.

Bought myself one of these when it launched. My first proper G-Shock and I'm absolutely in love.

I'd love to see Casio combine the stylings of the Vintage a1000 line with the G-Shock features, reliability, and durability. Wearing a digital watch will always be a little nerdy, but the a1000 can pair really well with a suit and tie just as well as it does with casual attire.

I ended up selling my Bluetooth Gshock as the app is not great and the step counter is not great at cancelling out arm movement as it doesn’t cross check with the health app. I hope they improve the offering as it’s quite pricey for what you get.

i bought my first g-shock last year after never being interested in watches previously and i hate it took me so long. i absolutely love it.

Such a good job editing and the I to song was amazing!

I have two smart watches, one by Apple. I wear neither. They were an interesting novelty for a while, but when I set all my watch faces to the typical three-hand configuration, I realized how much I missed my analog watches, both automatic and quartz. I think one of the best things I like about wearing an analog watch is how many people I interact with day-to-day who do not...who wear smart watches instead...and the looks they give me. There is something about a person wearing an analog watch that, to me, makes a statement about them and what they value. Digital watches, like those from Casio and Timex, have never been for me. I've never needed a watch as robust as a G-Shock, and if I'm going to wear a digital watch, I might as well wear a smart watch. But for me, nothing beats an analog watch, diver or dress, doesn't matter.

What a coincidence! I got the green version two days ago! g shocks are just much more fun than smart watches. And they will last much longer.

Fisrt time seeing your channel, damn that intro is legit ❤️‍🔥

Even though I started the video to know a bit more about this specific watch, I have to say that your writing and general editing of the video is astonishing! I would love this channel to talk about a more variety of topics. That intro!!! Overall I really liked the storytelling. I would love to see how do you do your videos, you can easily be a reference on how to do yt videos

I would love to see some kind of durability test between the basic G-shock and the Timex Ironman Shock Resistant watch. I have both and while I love Casio for creating this category, I think the Timex is a little easier to read. I am not sure why Timex didn't grow their shock resistant line as Casio did. Casio has proven there is a market for this type of watch.

As much as I love my mechanical watches, my Garmin Epix can't be beat for tracking workouts, sleep, and recovery. Apple and Casio aren't up to speed for overall performance data.

Those phone detox days are just glorious. We need the damn things, most of us, but a few days every other month without them goes a long way. Pick a weekend, tie up your loose ends, and be free for a solid 48 hours. The whole world feels like it slows down. This was a great episode for me, a curmudgeon with some (ok, a lot of) loathing for smartphones. I think you made a great case for watches that do enough to be "smart" without feeling a little too much like Skynet.

Fantastic intro! Thanks for this video; thoughtful and informative as always.

Loving what Casio has been doing, specifically the new GAB001-1A G-Shock. Going to wait for a version with Tough Solar though.

Absolutely love Casio and especially G-Shock. Real world, value for money, no nonsense workhorses. They will last for decades without a hiccup. I prefer solar/Multiband/Bluetooth versions as they round the package off smartly to a genuinely worry free watch. When I need to dress up, my GMW-B5000 will do perfectly. It easily slides under a cuff, and has that lovely eighties vibe that brings a smile to my face.

I have the gmw-b5000 with the same bluetooth features. You will never ever use them a week after owning, but the auto time adjustment is nice. Especially if you change timezones regularly. A warning the watch is huge and the metal ones are very shiny. If you don't like large flashy watches, I'd go for something else. Casio a1000 is a good compromise; metal case, bigger than the f91w but not huge. pretty nice.

Well, cool that you like your GShock connectivity to sync time with phone, but soon you would probably disconnect that too. In March 2022 I got my first G-Shock (since 2010 I used few ordinary Casios). I was that close to buy the GBD-H1000, the smartwatch G-Shock, but last minute decided to get either GBD-200 or GBD-100. After trying on my wrist, decided to go with GBD-100-1R. Point was - I wanted a new running watch, but I also wanted to replace my super-old hip-attached Fitbit activity tracker. At the moment I am not a serious to get back to running, so went just for the activity tracking. And very important - this new display type with very large time numbers which is easy on the eyes. So the watch is great, does what I wanted out of it, the phone app is great, helps with the watch setup, time sync and running. It also is a half-smart watch and can receive texts and notifications from the phone. I never turned that on as you cant choose which app notifications to show and it would be a disaster to receive everything on a small display. However after a month i discovered i dont use the app that much and that it actually bothers me as i found myself often checking the watch screen if it is connected to the phone so i turned the connectivity off completely. Now i enjoy it more and feel the watch as a watch, not as a gadget. The activity tracking is built-in so i dont need it connected and it works just fine. And if there is a small time deviation it does not bother me. Despite being disconnected from the phone, not sure how this works but the watch automatically successfully switched the DST Off, so that was a good feature. And basically i dont need it connected to the phone. I am in the 40s, so while reading your texts on your phone to seem cool and seeing missed calls and eventually talking on your watch to seem a very useful feature, I so far dont need it. And also my G-Shock have no solar charging and the battery is just for 2-3 years, so I dont want to drain it for things i dont need. I am all about what functionality you need, not about being seen with a specific gadget for the current fashion trend.

I'm personally using a Withings Scanwatch which is considered a "hybrid watch". Love the timeless design, especially on a leather strap, combined with health tracking like ecg, pulse, steps etc

Remember those snap/slap bracelets that were big in the nineties? Still a better watch than the Apple Watch! Great video as every TGV.

OK, this is the video that got me. I've liked more than a few of your videos but this is the one that got me to hit subscribe. I loath smart watches but until I watched this I hadn't given any thought to why that is and why they might not be entirely horrible. Well done.

Inspired me to open my special box and retrieve my old Casio and I'm amazed the battery still has life ,it's working perfectly