Thanks man, I appreciate the input. What was the main driving point to keeping the GWG above the GG-B100? Really interested to know as the GG is new to me.

@@stormrider1119 My guess is Tough Solar.

I would do the same

If I had both I'd keep both.

@@davidjoseph921 solar and saphire

Glad you found the video useful my friend. Thanks a lot for the comment. And your knowledge on the batteries is excellent thanks for sharing that info!

Tough solar had always been one of my favorite functions although ironically some of my favorite models are battery powered, magnet the GA-2100 /GA-2110. But I would absolutely love it if they brought out a solar version...

Solar charging only works well in sunny places. My G W-B5600 is mostly empty because it doesnt charge correctly under a cloth. So during winter etc you can forget it. Cheers.

@@Wastelander13 I don’t have that experience with my Mudmaster it’s always on high charge but I wear it all the time unless I’m in work clothes. I think it’s solar panels are ample given the analog face space they had to work with. I ski a lot and live in the mountains so I am not always in blue sky

@@justinhawks4458 Thank you for your reply. Maybe they improved the solar charger on the Mudmaster compared to the B5600 also. After my disappointment with the Casio I wear a Seiko automatic now... Cheers.

@@Wastelander13 nice yeah I like to mix it up but like field watches at work sometimes. Check out Vaer they are doing some cool stuff in the affordable range I’ve been into them recently and bought a field and dive watch from them!

It's a very special watch Stephen. Its the true zombie apocalypse option as it's seemingly indestructible but also looks darn cool.

True! Cheers

Excellent result! What colour? It's a serious tool watch no doubt. You should have a look at the Rangeman and Mudman also. So practical and a bit lighter. Cheers!

Absolutely Nigel, they are tanks.

@@realitycheck908 downhill biking is as brutal as it gets lol, so your watch gets the seal of approval :)

I like it, but its way too big. My Rangeman is perfect and arguably a better choice due to digital vs analog. Hands can get knocked off their posts.

Thanks so much for the message Massimo. I agree the GWG-1000 is a special piece. I think you will have zero maintenance for at least 10 years. It's great. And I also think it is a very different watch to the GG-B100, I'm not sure why they gave the same name Mudmaster. Good plan to get extra straps and bezel, they go up in price :) Cheers!

GWG 1000 yeah, is the be(a)st. Happened to tried my own in extreme conditions in Afghanistan desert for max and lowest temperatures +52 celsius (also +57 in other continents) and -46(in the northen Russia), tried it in Iraq desert and in the west and center African jungles, even dived for hours in the sea with it. Barometric pressure, altimeter when flying or on mountain heights and thermometer worked and still work fine. The GWG 1000 model is awesome and the only bad thing for me is its timer which its maximum count is only for 60 minutes maximum.

Thanks man, pleased you found it helpful :) Cheers!

Thanks for the comment Lee. Much appreciated. Great choice on the GG too ;)

Tough solar supposed charge on any light source not sun only....?

Glad you found my perspectives helpful. I've seen the new RAF GravityMaster, looks superb. Not sure if you have other models already but I always say to people who don't own a G-Shock yet to also take a look at the Rangeman, it's such a quality and functional piece at a very fair price. Really keen to hear how you enjoy the RAF collab of you get it. Cheers for the comment!

@@stormrider1119 Thanks! I will let you know if I do. Depends when they release it, and how long it takes to arrive.

Absolutely. It's the relative simplicity of these watches that's gives them the edge, as well as the uncomparable toughness. Thanks for the comment man..

Cars too. Better get yourself a pre-1980 with a carburetor that you can fix yourself w/o having to rely on a computer controlled electronic system.

@@Illsamustache Americans 🤦🏼

​@@ekimandersom4478 Don't assume nationalities, Turk.

Thanks for the comment Dave. Yes that backplate is beautifully snug.

Thanks for the insight. Yes I don't see a solar GG-B100 coming as it would change the price point I suspect. I assume the GST is used day to day but not gym as it may get scratched up, so that's when the Mudmaster comes out? Cheers man

Exactly

I have same problem but will probably get the b100 now cause I like all GShocks and I deserve it 😁👍🏻

Thank you. Two of the best G-Shocks out there...

Man you are one of the few with the GPR 1000, such a cool watch which I would love to own one day. I wonder if the need to charge it with an external charger is the only factor which tips the balance more to the GWG-1000 which is of course tough solar and this requires zero maintenance? Cheers man!

@@stormrider1119 I've had mine for over a year and have never once charged it. I haven't used the GPS functions all that much either though.

@@stormrider1119 Better get one soon as they've stopped production on it about 5 or 6 months ago. The price may go up very fast . I believe the sheer size of it turned off alot potential customers. I personally love it's size myself. Its an extremely in your face watch. The largest G Shock ever produced.

@@Nightmareman3 interesting, I saw one second hand recently and the chap wanted £400, I was tempted to get it and probably should have done at that price.

@@Nightmareman3 that's really interesting to hear. So basically it's not an issue to have to charge it regularly, I didn't realise and assumed it was every few days like most smart watches. Thank you for the info!

Congrats Jon, that's is one slick watch. It would be on my list if I didn't have a GWG already. Let me know how you get on with it. Cheers!

Agreed it's not a big deal. I just love tough solar as a concept personally.

@@stormrider1119 I concur, I love my Pro Trek Night Safari with solar. It’s nice, but not a must for me.

I agree, you can get the watches at those prices at the right time and place. It's the rare GWGs that are crazy expensive, like the Maharishi. I've come across some very good deals on the GG-B100 recently. Thanks for the comment!

Yes if Casio refine that function on the GG-B100 to track down a specific location/bearing it would be a superb development. Glad to hear you have a GWG-1000 coming your way, you will be amazed at the build quality... Cheers!

Yes you can still get non-special edition GWGs at a decent price, still not cheap though... Thanks for the comment and info Tim.

Yes that upgrade from the GG 1000 to GG-B100 is a significant one, particularly for people like us who are active. The GWG-1000 is great but remember you will not have those extra functions of the GG-B100. Of course if you can have both for the right occasion then that's prefect. Cheers!

StormRider I wonder when will they release new flagship mudmaster. The GWG 1000 is almost 5 years old now. I wish they make a new one that is solar powered, sapphire glass, all the sensor of GGB 100 and maybe even add heart rate monitor.. I would preorder one for sure. Wishful thinking though. Cheers!

Yes I think you just described my perfect watch! I can't see why they wouldn't get there so long as they can fit all the technology into the watch. I think sometimes they struggle to fit the extra sensors plus solar. But as technology advances and becomes smaller hopefully our wishes will come true...

The domed crystal on the ggb is stronger and looks way cooler than the flat saphire on the gwg, I have had saphire crystals chip, wonder what it costs on the gwg to replace, also you can fit saphire to the ggb if you so wish but I wouldn't bother.

StormRider I just bought the GWG 1000 1A3 the olive military green one. What a watch!!! Love it!

Oh congrats on the GWG2000. I think it’s a great development of one of my favourite G-Shocks.

Atomic? Means time measurements with the atomic vibrations in a small watch?

It’s superb Sir.

It's the best watch Eva

Many thanks Sir! GWG or GG B100? 🙏

The Gulfmaster is a wonderful watch. I think it has virtually all the best functionalities (maybe not the compass?? I can't recall) . The extra size is just a compromise for all that practicality and robustness, a bit like the GWG-1000. Cheers for the comment!

​@@stormrider1119 I think it has the best compass it has both digital and analog. The analog hour hand will point the direction of the compass + digital shows the number. That's one of the reason I bought it :) I'm looking for a gshock watch now with a smaller size maybe this mudmaster...

@@thedjangoway9052 I must say if you don't own a Rangeman you should check that out also. I've got the blackout and love it, some prefer a positive display. It's definitely worth testing on the wrist before you make a decision on a different model - a true classic. Cheers for the comment...

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Yes tough solar is the ideal addition to the GG-B100, and perhaps sapphire crystal. But of course the price would go up considerably with those additions. Thanks for the comment man...

Many thanks for the kind words Sir

Haha. Great description of the GWG-1000 use case!

Just the rare discontinued models such as the Maharishi and Desert Camo are priced like that online. It's a lot to ask for a watch that can be bought much cheaper just with a more common colour I agree. I saw a blackout GWG-1000 in a G-Shock supplier just last week for about 500 USD. It's a beautiful piece. The G-Shock web shop does sell new models and normal colours at RRP although I find you generally have to be quick to buy them as when you actually go to purchase they often aren't avaliable. Cheers!

Good observation Sir, correct I did not have multi-band 6 enabled at this time. I was doing some experiments on time setting so they were manually set. I love MB6 and generally use it all the time when I’m within range of the transmission zones. I did a video on MB6 a while ago if you want to geek out on that topic :)

@@stormrider1119 yep I’ll have a look! MB6 is a game changer! 👍🏻

Thanks for the kind words man, Mudmasters are absolute beasts no doubt, love them. I think your observation is in the GG-B100 and the fact the screen is convex and bubbles out and gives a minor distortion to the face at certain angles. This is normal if that is what you mean, part of the design. The GWG-1000 face is flat. If it's something else and the glass isn't perfectly transparent that does sound like and issue and I would take it to a CASIO dealer to check. I hope that helps brother!

@@stormrider1119 I wish u could see my IG picture it's not the glass. It's the face. Very odd. Phdbdygrd is my IG. Hit me up. Take a look at the photo. I'd love your opinion after seeing it. It just started too. Almost a year and it was fine

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Yes I’m know the Fenix and have an older one. Amazing bit of kit. The charging element is the bit the keeps me away from using them regularly. Thanks for the comment Sir.

@@stormrider1119 yeah I get that. The charging element was what sent me onto the mudmaster! Take care mate 👍

Yes it's the premium option but significantly more expensive and the GG-B100 has many more functions. So depends what your price point is and priorities are from a functional perspective. Cheers!

Yes the step counter on the GG-B100 isn't a huge advantage for that exact reason; most phones will track that data point. Thanks for the comment :)

Very true, only thing I miss is Bluetooth.

Cheers Sir!

Nah. Sapphire crystals are not that expensive, you can buy $50 made in china watches with sapphire. As for solar, I don't know, there are pretty cheap G-Shocks also with solar, like my GW-5600. I'm more inclined to believe the main reason the GWG is so expensive is the Made in Japan tag - the finish level and quality control in these models is just much better and more expensive than Made in Thailand models.

You can fit saphire to the gg100 but I wouldn't bother as the domed crystal thats in it is stronger and with the dome looks way more interesting and attractive than the flat saphire on the gwg.

CASIO has some very cheap non-gshock solar watches (AQ-S10W is $38 at Walmart.com). Solar technology is not that expensive.

Yes I hear you. It's a major factor for me in most instances - I simply love that function. If a specific G-Shock is especially interesting to me I'll still try it without tough solar. Cheers!

It’s not for me because I live in a area where there is more than 2 g shock stores and I can change them when ever I run outta batt. Plus the battery’s cheap af

@@Rivals-jo4ns each to their own, buddy. I'm in Thailand, and it's not so easy 😜

You won't be disappointed man. It's a wonderful watch. Would be great if it had solar, many people have said the same but it may just be a bridge too far in terms of having space for all the tech required in that watch. It has so many functions. However, if solar is important to you I do highly recommend you try out the Rangeman also, it is tough solar, has a compass, MB6 if you ever travel etc. It's a classic watch too. Enjoy the GG-B100 and let me know how you dig it! Cheers.

Wow thanks for the reply, and yes the Bluetooth connectivity changes the power drain dynamic of a watch, and it can’t always be reliably recharged via light. That is also true given the limited space available for light to enter a subdial photovoltaic cell that would recharge a light-powered watch. I’m pretty sure that, in the future, Casio will find an interesting engineering solution for this, but for now the one obvious wishlist feature for the G-Shock Mudmaster GG-B100 is solar power generation - if anything because it speaks to Casio’s goal of having watches you never need to power or set.

@@leonpatrick5606 100% agree. The technology is moving so fast in this field. When you get the GG-B100 you will see the Location Indicator has such great potential, just needs a bit more evolution to make it a genius addition to the Master of G series. I.e. Being able to set a predetermined location without visiting it first and then it just points you which direction to travel and a distance. Would be amazing for navigating new cities without having to get your phone out all the time.

Update! I LOVE IT. I've had it for a whole two days now and can't stop playing with it, the battery will probably go flat in a couple of days but I don't mind.

@@leonpatrick5606 awesome man, I thought you would be loving it. And don't worry that battery will last you a loooooong time no matter how much you fiddle with it ;) Congrats

That’s the way to go if you can. Both ace watches :)

Yes I would agree, in this day and age it isn't geography dependant. I have no issue buying the G-Shocks manufactured outside of Japan. If it's G-Shock it will be tough. There is something cool knowing something was made in Japan but that's just me. :)

Indeed I have my friend. It's a beautiful beast and I am very tempted to get one. There is a limited edition Toyota Land Cruiser version with a blue strap that is my cup of tea. Cheers!

@@stormrider1119 That one loses that tactical look though. The black one is the one to get imo.

Very good question. I honestly think it's mainly aesthetics, there is little practical advantage to a negative diaplay. It just looks stealthier and for some people having a digital screen on a watch makes it look less refined. I don't agree with that personally and wear my metal square and GA-2100 with pride in formal environments, both of which have digital displays. Hope that helps. Cheers!

Which watch? I've the greyed-out GWG-1000 and the negative display is easy to read in all lights, I think it would look wrong with the colour scheme with a positive LCD display.

It would be great it it had tough solar agreed. It's a balance of price and function I guess...

In my case it helped when i kept my phone upwards when i used location function. Alltough sometimes i still have to try a couple of Time until it goes ok.

First of all from personal experience I wouldn't be concerned. I would suggest it should be outside in decent sunlight for perhaps 8+ hours to flick to high. The fact its medium also means it has loads of juice left. I put Power Save on generally and have backlight set to 3 seconds and have never had my GWG flick to 'LOW'.

Also, I have a video on solar charge time and Power Save mode which should give you some more context. Great choice on the watch. Cheers!

@@stormrider1119 SO it hit HIGH today lol...finally... left the watch on my porch foir a few hrs, came back and checked and she was all full. thanks again mate, cheers :)

All your points make sense, let me know how you find the B100! Thanks for the comment. Cheers

@@stormrider1119 ok so I have been wearing the GG-B100 for a couple weeks and I love the watch especially how it looks, to me they have hit upon the perfect level of wording its functional in that it tells you enough info but not over the top on the face and they have moved some wording onto the strap but its not in your face so it does not have a gimicky feel about it and looks more grown up. Another great thing is how easy it is to read at night with all the hands, numbers and markers being white it reflects the maximum light and the backlight is amazing so powerful, I have a GA-100 and its completely useless at night so I knew I wanted a watch that was easy to read at night and this is it, also the loom is great and looks cool. The functions are brilliant and practical, I use the barometer all the time its great for predicting the trends in the weather. The only negative I have found is the strap, its very hard the first few days it really made my wrist sore and I had to adjust it to relieve the discomfort, now I have to say its gotten a lot better with time either my wrist has toughened up or the strap has moulded to my wrist a bit more, either way I am able to wear it for extended periods (constantly for days without removing even while sleeping), but I have noticed upon removal I'm left with quite a savage imprint on my wrist, I think in my case I could have done with holes in between the holes im on and the next ones because when i loosen to the next set of holes its a bit looser than i like, so I have ordered some strap adapters from jaysandkays which came today and I will try it on a nato strap, its a bit of a shame because I love the look of the strap, but we will see how comfortable it is on a nato strap and if its worth the sacrifice, if not I will just go back to the original strap as it doesnt bother me that much any more. All things considered I think the B100 is excellent and for the price I think its the best value for money, and If you can get it in a sale like I did at 35% off its a no brainer, I know I could sell it 2nd hand and not loose any money. I'm not worried about the battery when it runs out I will either change it myself using a tutorial on youtube or more likely just pay a local business to do it for me they do it while you wait and you get a guarantee for 2 years, I think it was about 15 quid last time I had my ga-100 done and he services the rubber seal as well. GG-B100 is an easy 9.5/10 only downside is the strap and that probably is subjective depending on wrist size Edit/Update: I now have the nato band and I can say its much much more comfortable I would highly recommend one if you find the GG-B100 strap uncomfortable

Thanks man, yes I've seen this done. Paracord is always useful to have on you :)

Indeed. Its quite a bit more expensive though and I think very hard to get hold of now. Pretty sure it's discontinued. Wonderful adventure watch.

@@stormrider1119 I never wear mine to be honest, but I had to have one in the collection 😂 My fave is my GW9300 Mudman or my GW7900. May well sell it to be honest.

@@bodie463 GW9300 Mudman is my long term favorite. It's been through so much with me. They are discontinued now I believe, a real shame.

You going for it??

@@stormrider1119 Brought it at 600 last year

@@ciolib good result man. Hope you are enjoying it

Thanks for the message Mark. I suggest time is running out simply because the GWG is increasingly hard to get hold of at a decent price, i.e. Unless you are prepared to pay well over RRP you may not find GWG-1000s avaliable for much longer. And therefore it prompts the question should you consider the GG-B100 as an alternative. I see the trends of certain G-Shocks such a rarer Rangeman, Frogman, Squares and some GravityMasters going that way and predict the Mudmaster will follow suit, look up the GWG-1000 Maharishi. If I didn't have a GWG and wanted one I wouldnt want to wait much longer, if that makes sense... Cheers!

GWG-1000 for 200 USD is an incredible price in my opinion. I'd go that route. Cheers!

Thanks a lot for your insight Robert. I agree totally when you say watches these days should always tell the correct time automatically. That's one of the biggest gripes of the top end watches that you can spend 10,000 dollars plus on - they aren't totally reliable for their core function. I have a Tag Heuer Carrera and over time it has lost the duration to which it holds its 'charge' after being wound. So imagine my frustration when after a weekend using my Mudman on sports etc I pick it up to go to the office, look at it at work to tell the time and it's lost its charge and it's telling completely the wrong time and even date. And also that is precisely why...... wait for it.... I love G-Shocks. :) They present absolutely none of these headaches, are much cheaper and in my humble opinion a black out GA-2100 looks great with a suit, as does the black metal square. Sounds like your Rangeman and GravityMaster are the right models for you and I agree, whilst the GWG-1000 is a wonderful bit of kit it's overkill unless you do some pretty extreme sports/ activity etc. Cheers!

@@stormrider1119 I do think that Casio is going the wrong way with g shocks by removing the tough solar capability to add step counters instead . hopefully they go back to the core of g shock which is having a watch that is tough, self reliant (never have to adjust time or change batteries ) and has a few cool task eccentric features.kind of like the gravity master can log flights, the frog can tell dive time and depth, the mud master can navigate .and leave step counting to smart watches. and about auto time the reason why i think that it is important for watches to always be on time is because at it's core watches have one job, and that is to tell time, that is their main task. if they are getting beat on this task by cellphones and gps devices then this is why people do not wear watches anymore, And regarding expensive watches.. some watch aficionados get off on automatic mechanisms and such . to me it is too antiquated . they required maintenance every 2 years (which on a watch like rolex it can run into the several hundred dollars) are fragile , and fail at the simple task of telling time accurately .. but to each it;s own. Thanks for the reply. i subbed and looking forward to more of your reviews.

@@ROrneli I agree 100% will all points you made, seems like we are cut from the same cloth. Sending your expensive watch for expensive maintenance every two years just so it tells the time is insanity to me. And yes the step counter is definitely not a selling point in this day and age. Not having to charge a watch or worry about battery life definitely is a selling point as most smart watches will always have that as their weak point. Thanks for the support, I've got two videos under construction and hope to get them out soon. Judging from your taste both will be on interest to you. Cheers!

I understand this model is not ideal for the smaller wrist. I would highly recommend you try out the G9700 Mudman in a store and see if that is better for you. It’s so comfortable for me personally. Cheers!

I would say it depends. If you want full on zombie apocalypse survival model and don't mind it being a bit heavy spend the exrra and go GWG. If you want something slightly more refined and a bit more comfortable on the wrist go GG-B100. Despite having the same name they do serve slightly different purposes. Cheers!

@@stormrider1119 thanks. Thoughts on the orange or green ggb100, love them both

@@billscully2521 I like both also and in hindsight I think I wish I went orange. The Burton limited edition is quite unique too... Cheers!

@@stormrider1119 i love to keep my watches nice, but am very active (kettlebells, lifting,etc). I have a 9400 rangeman and love it. Just trying to decide between green or orange ggb100, or green gwg1000. I love both, such a tough choice.

@@billscully2521 Always fun deciding which one to go for. I also like my Mudman for Kettlebells as it's slightly smaller and has a more 'rubber' feel to it so impacts really don't hurt it at all. The GWG-1000 is so bulky on the wrist I think you would find it digs into your arm on deadlifts, KBs etc. So the GG-B100 is a good call as smoother but don't discount the Mudman. Cheers!

Yeah for me tough solar is a big factor but not a show stopper if it's battery. Inbuilt compass is another personal preference.

It is not. That is one of the main differences between the GWG-1000 and the GG-B100. The GG-B100 is not tough solar and not crystal sapphire glass. But it has many other great elements the GWG-1000 does not. Cheers!

@@stormrider1119 thank you sir for your answer but so sad it’s not solar power I’m happy you have it sir :)

Very good question William. Honestly if I wanted a solid watch that did everything I needed, was indestructible and didn't want to pay too much I'd go Rangeman GW-9400 at a decent price and try and upgrade to a carbon fibre strap if you see one for sale. They are just a true classic and won't let you down. Although I do encourage everyone to go to a mall and try each type on if possible to make sure it 'feels right' on their wrist. Let me know what you decide. Cheers!

@@stormrider1119 thanks, what are your thoughts on the gravity master grb200

I must be honest I haven't worn one. I have seen them in the flesh and it's a bold watch with some impressive functions. For me I like the relatively low key look of the Rangeman and Mudman but that's all personal preference. Cheers!

@@stormrider1119 thanks again. I dont need all the features of the 9400 rangeman, or ggb100 or gwg1000, but I love the look of all 3. Also saw the blue ga700, and like the look a lot, I know its a cheaper watch, but the look is nice. Thoughts on getting a used 9400, and changing the band and bezel to desert camo. Also the ggb100 is very nice in person.

@@billscully2521 honestly a used 9400 and strap swap is a great approach. You'll get if for a good price and highly unlikely there will be anything wrong with it because frankly they are almost impossible to break haha. Cheers!

I've never owned a Pathfinder but they definitely look like quality bids of kit with a lot of useful functions. I assume most of the working elements are shared with G-Shocks. Thanks for the comment, cheers!

Very good question, it totally depends on use, is power save enabled, do you use the alarms, compass and longer backlight often etc etc. It's not a factor which concerns me personally as the watch let's you know the battery is getting low I understand. It's yet to be seen how long it really lasts as it's a relatively new watch. Cheers!

@@stormrider1119 GGB-100 has power saving mode too?

@@ngocpaht7927 yes bro it has .

@@garvbatra7 didn’t know about that

@@ngocpaht7927 ok bro

Thanks for the comment. The GWG is a all-time great. Cheers!

I guess because it’s easily recognisable and easy to convert on an international basis. Hope that helps!

What next on your list Jon? :)

Probably! It may happen one day...

They could have called it something different so it wouldn't be compared to the GWG-1000. One major factor is price point, the GG-B100 is significantly cheaper hence they couldn't include solar and sapphire. They are two very different watches.

That GWR B1000 is a beautiful design with all the tech I agree it's beautiful. I really like having a compass which is why the GG-B100 is of interest. I need to check out the GravityMaster again though after your comment, it made me think. Cheers!

So I believe I read an indicator does come up when it needs a new battery but can't recall for certain. I will check the guide and see if it mentions. The battery life on this will be very long though so not much to worry about there. You can do a proactive battery change every few years if it makes you feel comfortable.

@@stormrider1119 thanks for the answer, just worry when i am going for camping or hunting a few days. But may be if i change in few year period it will be good. Thanks brother

Both classics. Different but great in their own distinct ways...

Both different but amazing