The Best New G-Shock Of The Year! The GA-B001
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
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What a way to round out the year - with a cracking new G-Shock range. They are 11/10 in terms of the styling, but they wear nicely and are super light. Roll on more CASIOOOOOOOOOO in 2023. Cheers, Jody
...and when there's a solar version I'll line right up for it.
So many quartz pieces, especially G-Shocks, on that list for me.
Here we go again about the solar non solar debate.
@@traviswalker8933 what are the disadvantages? I’m new to this apparently age-old discussion 😅.
@@JasonJrake apparently people worry about water resistance between battery changes on battery operated watches which is not a dig deal if you do the changes properly by yourself with the right tools. The solar ones on the other hand are not suited for climates where one doesn't get enough sunshine and people therefore go to ridiculous lengths to keep them charged. I have had solar watches die on me as they were lemons in the core so I don't see neither of the sides being of a significant advantage over the other.
@@traviswalker8933 good to know.
My only experience with solar watches is a small ladies Eco-drive I bought for a family member. She was tired of changing batteries every 9 months.... but small ladies watches maybe have smaller batteries too?
I've not seen solar complaints on UA-cam watch channels, but I'll pay more attention.
I think the best g-shocks are the cheapest ones . Ones you can read easily and aren't massive.
Well that addresses my two main complaints with the Casioak models: the digi screen being too small and difficult to read, and the buttons being difficult to press. I like those big fat buttons. The case/strap combination is an interesting bonus.
Casio drives me a bit crazy making so many different color versions but often few or zero with decent contrast and legibility of the hands and indices. Let's see how long it takes for this one
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No Tough Solar is a deal-breaker for me!
I have more than one watch and with battery watches I always have the problem, that the watch I want to wear always has empty batteries.
And constantly running to the watchmaker with 5+ watches is really annoying.
Yes i know, you can also do it yourself. But the waterproofness is then no longer guaranteed and it also takes time, you need the tools and also some skill because everything is so small.
Agree, I lost my g5600 because of a botched battery replacement by an authorized service. It was its 3rd battery, and I also replaced the seals on it. It came out clean and working, I took it under the sink, got rained upon and it was fine. Its not until 3 months later that I took it swimming and find it filled halfway with water. Now I do learn to replace my batteries myself and always replaced the seals and O rings as I did it. But having a solar is a Godsent. I would imagine a bluetooth capable g-shock needs more frequent battery changes, and it urked me.
that's great information .pls suggest me new analog + digital watch for my small 6.5inch wrist wd solar power. i want date, week ,month & 24hrs display on watch
I have to say, I prefer the square G. More legible, more straightforward.
Happy New Year JOMW family! Wishing you all the best for 2023 and looking forward to another amazing year sharing and connecting with you on our respective horological journeys 😸
One of the coolest new case designs I've ever seen. As soon as they make one where the markers have a bit more contrast, I'll add it to the top of the wrist list!
Terrific review Jody really appreciate the comparisons with the 2100 and 5600, very useful to see and really cives clear context the the wearability and dimensions. I just got the DW-5600G-2 which has the same translucent turquoise-fade-to-black strap and case and I absolutely love it - its far and away my favourite colour! I would probably wait for to see if this new model is released with solar as I find that much preferable to replacing batteries. Have a great New Years Eve Jody and look forward to more great videos in 2023
I'm waiting for the Tough Solar version in the next year or so
Casios, and especially G-Shocks are amazing watches. I prefer the understated black ones over the red colored versions. My favorite is the CASIO G-SHOCK GA-800.
This is killer, Casio blasted it out of the park with this case design. I absolutely love those round indecies and the integrated bracelet
When the Carbon Core Guards came out, I opted for the GA2000. I liked that it had a regular 24mm band with quick release.. It's the only G Shock I've seen that accommodates standard watch straps without an adapter. It also has a molded resin case that encloses the metal case back. It's shaped to the curve of your wrist making for a comfortable fit. I prefer it to the Casioak myself. I do like this new model though. Particularly in black and red.
A definite niche product. Looks only it's mother could love. Quartz accuracy of +/- who cares because it doesn't have a minute track so at a glance its guestimating which 5 min marker it's nearest to. I dont have a G-SHOCK and this wont change that.
Happy New Year JOMW family and nice to see another G-shock getting some attention as its been a while between video's... Nice job Casio Australia! 👍
Probably not a deal breaker for most, but Casio have spoilt me & solar is now a must for any G I buy. Do appreciate the new design though.
The black one reminds me of the F-117 Nighthawk. I almost bought one here in Singapore but changed my mind. Prices here are way lower, only SGD120.
Decided to rewatch a bunch of G-Shock videos of yours after starting the day with this - a great reintroduction to the brand. Ended up ordering a GW-5000U at the end of the day to go along with an ancient and well worn G-7700. Really appreciate your joy and enthusiasm for the G-Shock line.
NIce, I have a G-7700 in the blue/yellow colourway. I've wanted to replace it for ages, but the battery hasn't gone flat. I did buy a GA-2110ET-8ADR the other day (beautiful grey), but feel it's maybe too nice for a daily to replace the g-7700. I wouldn't mind one of these as per the video, but not seeing it in the English speaking pacific region.
@@AdamAus85 The G-7700 has been such a faithful watch - I have a 2007 model in standard black. It replaced a Timex Ironman that didn’t survive a mountain bike accident. The G-7700 has had only one new battery, about three years ago. This review seems like an update to the G-7700, hopefully you can find one, I’d go for the black if I was to make a purchase. The Casioak you’ve chosen looks great!
@@alma175w Damn, had it a long time hey. Black is always nice, but that transparent version (turquoise) looks tempting, so long as I don't tire of what some might think was a "loud" colourway.
@@AdamAus85 the poor G-7700 has had to absorb 1,000s of gallons of sweat over the years - a faithful running and skiing partner more many years! I’m always intrigued but the translucent color ways, but my personal taste is always more reserved when it comes to watch design - black goes with everything for me. The exception is the Orange Monster that has been my true daily watch for 13 years now.
Bit of a come down from the GA-B 2100 with no solar and no model with positive display. I hate negative displays they are so unreadable compared with the positive ones. Also the resin strap seems unduly long compared with the Casioak model. No doubt these will sell like all other G-Shocks. Usual excellent review Jody, Happy New Year to you and the family.
I've maybe repeated myself in the comments several times now... my solar Casio has put all my other wacthes into the drawer... and they haven't seen the light of day in about a year... I now have a better understanding of ho easy is to go the Casio route and never look back :)
Both being chiming hour watches, a full comparison of this Casio with a Ch Ward Bel Canto is needed very early in 2023.
I’m done buying quartz that’s not “solar”. Too many watches, not enough wrist time 😆. Do check out the “new” Citizen Rolan series, 40-20, sapphire crystal, 4 versions, and rather understated for an Eco Drive Citizen 😉.
Like the design well enough. I'll wait for a positive display and some crazy color combos
Thanks to Jody recommending G-shock for daily beater and that's how I got into researching the best G-Shock for myself. Recently just got myself a really good deal on GW-B5600HR-1, for just under 90USD. It have almost everything, Band-6 Radio, Bluetooth and Tough Solar. Will be my new beater watch for quite a long future... 😁
Legibility or lack of it. A common trait among recent G-Shocks, especially the 2100 series.
Happy new year and yet another great review. IMHO I think the BT Solar GA B2100 is a better watch. The new model doesn't have solar which is disappointing as is the negative display on all the models. Two things which are an improvement though are the larger buttons and the 24 countdown timer. It looks a little too much like a novelty watch for me. Totally agree that the new G's are more wearable, I just wish they would prioritise making it easier to actually tell the time!
What a cool look: really spaceshippy! I just wish they'd add some lume to the indices -- sure, the light is great, but sometimes you just want to look. Thanks for a fun year of vids, Jody. Happy new year to you and the fam!
Love the look of this G-shock. One of the main gripes I've had with g-shock over the years is that they never use lume on their massive hour markers. It really can't be that hard or expensive for them to add this feature. Which in turn would save battery life as you don't need to use the light as often. Having said that, I still own 5 G-Shocks and will most likely pick this one up.
do you wear each g shock?
Some protrek models have proper lume. G-shock models seem to depend on the light feature a lot more. I have the black ga-b001 model from the thumbnail and its basically a stealth model. Its very hard to read in the dark even with the tiny amount of neobrite on the hands. You basically have to use the light.
I purchased the 1-A (black & gray) a few weeks ago and love it!! Great looks, legibility and proportions.
I love the Red One and the Black with red indicies as well.
Got my 2100 in the first 6 months after release, still my everyday watch. 👍🇨🇦 And just ( April 8,2023 ) got my Black Edition GA-B001-1A, fantastic watch for the money,$145.00 Canadian, it is now my everyday wear watch, taking over from my GA-2100-1A1.
The design really reminds me of the old Boeing stealth bomber jets 🤔 I kinda like it
Great review. My biggest issue with analog G's is legibility, at least on some colorways. Unless the colorway is very high contrast, the hands get lost in the dial and my old eyes can't read the digi displays. I still love them, but they can be hard to read fast.
Ana-digi combination. One over the other. Why 🤷🏻♂️?
The red version ist most beautiful!
I love how they increased the size of the screen and moved it higher which enhances symmetry visually
Yes
That’s a good looking watch but what really is the difference other than it’s a round casioak And I’m with you on the negative display I used to love the negative display but my eyes are 50 some years old now and I can’t see them anymore without my glasses on and off and squinting in a spotlight
Was given a preview of this model if I want to preorder one. I was looking for the ga-b2100. Tbh, the only downside is the absence of the solar. Especially if there's bluetooth function. I only use the bluetooth of my g-shocks for time setting, so its barely useful for me. Its beautiful and imo is better built than the ga-b2100. But I would pass this for the ga-b2100 anytime. If they started with solar and ditched the bluetooth, I might have chose this over the casioak.
Happy new year!!
I bought, last October, this new GA-B001 in black. I love it!!!
@Dm_JustOneMoreWatch01 how this works?
The red one looks like someone a gosh darn freedom fighter from the year 2093 would wear while taking out our robot overlords. That’s how futurist they look to me. finally a Casio g shock that have the original generation effect (Jody, my dad,) on me! The effect of looking out of this world as I’m sure full digital watches did when they first started. I like it 👌🏼Gota try it on
I love G’s, but this one just doesn’t do it for me. I would like a 5600 style with a separate light button in front like the 6900’s.
They do look nice, but the negative display is pretty useless. Those aren't as easy to mod to positive as the digital Gs.
Happy New Year Jody! Thanks for the videos!
Wish I could afford the all-metal Casioak.. le sigh.
Glad that I waited until this year to grab to grab a 2100, I remember when the jumped up to 200 during covid. Got in at 90
Happy new year! I like the case design and look, reminds me of a Lamborghini for some reason.
Good size buttons. But, na, legibility and negative screen are a turn off.
A real young person's watch I feel, which isn't a bad thing. I also appreciate the sizes that Casio are going for on these, they feel quite accessible and unisex compared to the ones released two-three years ago.
I still think nothing will ever beat the "square", particularly the GW-M5610U which for me is the perfect G-Shock. A design icon in its own right.
I think you found what's going on! These are not really meant to be used as watches but rather fashion accessories. And why legibility isn't that big of a deal. Jody essentially reviewed a fashion watch lol
If only they made this watch with step tracking, exercise, solar and not as big as the android versions. It will be better
My 5610U is my go to from my 6 g shock collection. The ultimate.
@@metatechnologist exactly, I much prefer watches that you can actually read the time on. So of it's analogue the hands & markers need to be legible, no good if the hands blend into the background or if its digital the numbers etc need to be large enough to read as well
No hands. Back to the digital roots!
Definitely a watch for the younger crowd. WVA-M650 variants are as wild as I can get.
I have the stealth black version, and you're spot-on regarding its readability. I'm about ready to open it up and paint the hour indices with some white automotive paint. If I botch the job I'll buy the red one and switch the case and band.
Ha! ...and I literally just placed an order last night for the yellow 2100 - 3 requirements - solar, Bluetooth and legible and hell, a 4th, Yellow why not?
I braced myself to be disappointed before even receiving it after having watched the vid, but, so pleased to say, no 😁👍.
I do like these but maybe it's just an age thing, definitely prefer the legibility ( and yellowness) of the one on order and definitely solar rather than battery in this day and age.
I am really looking forward to it as the last GShock I owned was one of the very early editions - yes, I am that old!! It lasted years and was never shown any mercy.
Thanks for the vid again Jody. Most informative and therefore helpful.
Much appreciated 😁👍
Purely by coincidence I happened to buy this watch impulsively when shopping for new sunglasses yesterday 12/31/22. I love the style but I think I’m going to return it due to what you pointed out about the legibility. It was ok in the bright lights of the mall, but when I put it on at home and then today even during the day, my eyes hated the dial. It’s a really cool looking watch, but I’ll leave it for the younger enthusiasts and just get a positive display square like I planned to.
That's a hot mess. Flipping negative display, no solar, and oddly illegible.
G-Shock design dept seems to just randomly sling things together and release it in the hope of recapturing the OG 5600 magic.
Occasionally they chuck out a Casioak hit entirely by accident, but mostly they don't.
I think the 2100 may be better when you compare both. I just don't get the design theme of this one, especially the illegible mode indicator. The biggest drawback of this model is that if the bezel gets scuffed up, you will have to buy that half with the strap as well. You cannot replace the strap and the bezel individually.
Happy new year Jodie and family and to all watch lovers where ever you are..
Dig the blue one - guess that will be my first new watch next year. This madness NEVER ends 😝
Hangabout. So when the strap holes rip (which they will), you need to buy a whole new integrated case and strap? Right.
Got the black one for my 8 year old son. I really like the new design and thinking of getting another color for myself.
Big price difference between Oz and Singapore given that our currencies are almost on par. Just got one at $199 😊
I've been thinking about this watch for a couple months. Thanks for putting it on wrist because it looks bigger online. On your point though WHY IS A POSITIVE DISPLAY NOT COOL ENOUGH?! I'm with you one of these could have been just that much more legible and still cool without the negative display.
Outer case, screen layout & screws make it look like a small car toy that comes free inside the packet of MILO or Bournvita ... meant for kids 🤣😂
Happy New Year to you too!
Why couldn't Casio release these with solar at launch? Changing the battery requires opening the back which can compromise water resistance.
“You really can’t see the Joint” homaging Eric and Ernie, so cool….
Sorry Jody, not for me but good to see.I’ll stick to my 5600s.Cheers and happy new year to you and family.
I really like the case and pushers on this one.
Finally ! I was waiting for a review of this Watch ! Thanks a lot !
It's like Casio has looked at some Lamborghini's, I like it!
I was thinking the same thing. Maybe a Casio x Lamborghini collab model with a bull on the dial. I would buy that!
Great watch, great review! I’m on vacation at the beach in Mexico wearing my yellow 5600 surf edition G and there is something special about having such a durable, affordable and fun watch! If I brought my Swiss luxury watch I’d be having a very different experience, worrying about scratches and if it’s still waterproof enough, etc.
From Spain I wish you a very Happy New Year!
I ordered the red one. Gonna give it a go. If way too much I’ll realize quickly then it’s an easy return to Amazon.
I truly adore the ocean blue (or greenish) jellyfish version. It reminds me of a knockoff jellyfish g shock I had when I was a kid where lights lit up around the bezel whenever I pushed the light botton.
Maybe I'll buy this when I get the chance.
Yep, solar, atomic, positive lcd displays and punchy white hands and indices, then I might consider it. Attractive enough, Jody, but that’s about it. Good review of a watch that needs a fair few tweaks.
Yhe GAB001 really snuck up on me. I bought it in a whim and find myself wearing it a lot! Great size and very light!
Bought this baby last month from a rich guy for a good price , just under 70 dollars in Malaysia, I love the futuristic design and modern feel of this G-SHOCK.
I have GbD 800 in army green with Bluetooth. As an overlook Road truck driver who is in a different time zone every 1.5 days the Bluetooth functionality does wonders for me automatically sinking up. The app notifies me when I'm in a new time zone it's great. And I just connect my watch to my phone via Bluetooth. And I don't have to charge my watch every day like a smartwatch
Love the translucent colorways! Aaaand immediately hate the legibility. Being relatively of the same vintage as Dr. Jody, I really would just like to tell the time easily. If they could do a B002 with a more sane dial that's readable but keep the insane case, I might want to pick one up. And drop that weirdness at 9 o'clock. Still sticking with the ol' 5600.
This looks nice, but I wonder if the digital seconds and day date are more legible than the 2100 series. I have a GA-2110SU-3AJF and the digital readout is virtually invisible.
Happy New Year, guys! ❤️
Hope you had a great Hogmanay, all the best for 2023.
Happy New Year Jody, always stellar work. I think this Casio needs a tie in with Lego
If it was solar powered I might want one.
Enjoying to wear it , for I am traveling too much especially using world time feature connecting to cellphone via Bluetooth but unfortunately impossible to find spare strap anywhere…
They should have put lume on the indices/indexes.
Hi Jodie, what shall we call this one the Casinaut ?. Happy new year and thanks for all the videos in 2022.
Love the bezel and marker designs... but why is it not solar?!!
Dear Santa, I would love to see Casio make an Oak with a PIM along the full bottom semi circle, and move the (GA B2100 style) Mode Indicator to the top left quadrant, and the CASIO to the top right quadrant. - oh and a vibration alarm for us hard of hearing, plus in Dark Grey with Orange Neon - perfect.
Admittedly, the timing of this sponsored video seems a bit sus to me. This model of watch had one of the more lukewarm welcomes in the G-Shock range this year, mainly because the design of the watch is just way out there. Nothing about the design seems like it's going to age well, unlike the GA-2100 range which is a modern classic.
Great video as always Jody! Thanks for giving us a rundown of these watches!
Happy New Year's mate 🥳🥂
thanks dor the update señor jody looks nice 💪
Great review all the best to you all cheers
Happy New Year!
Its taken me a while to see this one, it has also taken me a while to realise legibility is a must in a watch. I guess my age has helped there. Such a shame it looks like a pretty decent watch
G shock #1 in the world.full stop .tq
G shock are all about Big and in your face if you love them you will love this one Casio marketing is brilliant they leave you wanting more and more
Got the red version a few days ago as part of a Boxing day sale. Love it!
New successor of ga2100
Not the best! No solar........? I bought a few days ago a GAW- 100B-1A. Multi band 6 and solar...in my opinion better. And Casio should consider to make it possible to choose for 5 and 10 secs of duration for the light.
I’m spoiled by solar, and will hold out for that. Bigger issue, the negative displays. I picked up a Tokyo version and couldn’t read it, especially in poor lighting. I’ll stick with me solar square, thanks.
Good job Casio 👍👍
The black and red one ooooooo!