GG-B100 Mudmaster review - toughest Bluetooth watch... IN THE WORLD!!!
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Today we review a watch you guys have been asking me about ever since it came out, the Bluetooth Mudmaster - GGB100
As the latest addition to the Mudmaster line this watch is placed between the "entry" level models GG-1000 and GWG-100, and the top of the line GWG-1000.
With it's advanced functions and combination of the full ABC sensor package, this model seems like it is better equipped than even the top of the line model, but the lack of self charging technology makes use of those functions somewhat a guilty pleasure, as you know each press of a button shortens the battery life!
This model is also the first Mudmaster to utilize the Carbon Core Guard confirming Casio's slow switch to this material instead of the regular plastic.
With bluetooth connectivity and a whole range of functions, this is my favorite member of the Mudmaster line.
Wnjoy the review and as usual, a detailed tutorial is coming soon...
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I always have batteries for all my watches and tools. Even hikes I go prepared to take care of my watch. Just makes life easier if I prepare a a plan when going anywhere. My wife thinks it foolish until she needs something she forgot. She hated how I hate defeat and will never give up until I complete my goal. When I got cancer she was happy I prepared for everything and fought like hell even when I come close to dying I knew I was good and not going anywhere. Being prepared for anything is extremely important.
Nice story there brother! :) I hope you're doing well there, attending your follow-up check-ups and finally cancer free. Cheers to those people right now in the world fighting cancer. Lost my Dad from cancer on my birthday. I hope other people won't go through the same thing.
Great job overcoming cancer, man. Fortune favours preparation.
You're an inspiration man! Keep up the good fight!!
Victory loves preparation.. Your spirit and attitude for sure will inspire others.. salute..
You sound like my dad.
I have this watch, the G-Squad GBD-H1000, and the Mudmaster GWG-1000 and I have to say that I really like the GG-B100. Yes, solar power is a bonus however I don't miss it on the GG-B100. The price for the GG-B100 is fairly "low" compared to the solar/atomic watches however you still get a big ass watch with quad sensor AND most important of all you get the quality of Casio. Don't pay attention to the solar/atomic babies, this watch is amazing!
hi, is the watch still working properly? I heard somebody having some problems with the hands
I know it’s been a few years but would love to hear your thoughts on the watch over the past 3 years. How has the battery held up? What kind of usage? Was waterproofing a problem when replacing the battery. Anything you didn’t like or loved? Thanks for any feedback.
I have this very model, it's an outstanding timepiece by any standards. The fact that it doesn't have solar charging makes no difference to me how it's used. Marvellous, amazing watch.
Where do you go to change the battery 🔋 or is it simple enough to do it your self
@@rogerportillo8904 I have this ggb100 watch. To change the battery you just have to take one band side off and unscrew the back and change battery no problem at all. I have the Jay's and Kay's band adapter and a Barton watch band so I don't have to remove the bands to get to the back plate, takes maybe 5 min to replace the battery
@Rich T thanks for that info, i finally got mine, its a awsome watch
@@rogerportillo8904 awesome Enjoy! I liked the 1a3 so much I bought the ggb100btn Burton watch 🤣
The solar charger doesnt work well under a cloth or during dark month anyway. Cheers.
I have worn this watch everyday for the past 2 years and it has never failed me. Its the best watch Ive ever owned which was gifted to me by my mom. I guess moms know best because she definitely smashed it with this gift! Quite literary actually since this watch has protected my wrist from impact in the past!
Any feedback you could provide regarding battery life? Replacement? Waterproofing after change? Anything you didn’t like? Maybe ergonomics or comfort? Thanks for the help. John
@@John_Hoover
Battery lasted around 2.5 years but I have the auto-light feature turned off all the time so that might help. I have owned 4 G-shock watches and this is the first one that none of the lettering have worn off in the 2.5 years of wear. Also the watch doesnt have any scratches despite heavy use. I take my watch to a watch specialist to change the batteries (there is 2 batteries in this watch), and since I spend a little extra for the replacement, the specialist guarantees the waterproofing. Havent had any issues since the battery replacement. This watch is a great watch so its hard to say anything bad about it despite the expensive battery changes and frequency of battery charging (2 years doesn't feel like a long enough time) but my other G-Shocks are tough solar or have a 10 year battery life so that might make my answer a little biased. I guess the only thing I would change about the watch would be that I'd add the tough solar features so users aren't dependent on the battery as much. Its a big watch with a lot of features, so its understandable that battery life is only 2 years.
@@John_Hoover Awesome watch, highly recommend. Goes well with everything as well.
Guys its just one day you have to change the battery. For two years less or more you will go hundreds of adventures if you buy the watch for a porpuse and take all the advantages of the functions. enjoy the watch play with functions press the light for no reason. Not a big problem at all. There are so many more important worries on nature you have to focus 😉 don't get paranoia. Great review 👍
Very good comment.
Yes it IS a problem as you can't predict when the battery will fail. What if it fails 1 day into a 2 week African safari? That's why I'd never use anything but a solar or mechanical for a trip.
Thanks for the overview. Regarding the lack of solar power, I see your point, but you talk like the watch is a toy with gimmicky functions meant for playing around at the coffee shop when you're bored, and not an actual tool. I'd assume buyers of this model either almost never use the functions (because they buy the watch for the looks) or they actually do use the functions but only when they need to - and these are functions nobody "needs" to use constantly, even if you're a hiker, fireman, soldier, etc. Besides, the battery replacement is not difficult on this model and the battery type is pretty common. A solar-powered watch will also die after some +/- 10 years and will require a more expensive/complex battery replacement. In fact, most people probably ditch solar-powered watches when the battery dies and just get a new one.
Finally someone who makes actual sense....
I've been using this beast now for a week and use all functions twice a day maybe three times depending. I work in the forestry cutting trees down, so using the barometer to keep an eye on the weather, compass for mapping an area and the location indicator helps me find my lunch and fuel for refilling my chainsaw. And I also brought a spare battery to replace if need be later on. So overall I love this watch, and recommend it to anyone who's work is a more tougher lifestyle and don't mind the watch taking a beating.
Would you suggest a 9400 rangeman, gwg100, or ggb100. I like the look of all, but don't need the functions. Also I looked at the ga700 as a cheaper alternative
I have been using the same Pro Trek PRG-50 for 18 years, since I was 12-13. I had to change the batteries once and it cost me something like 40 euros. Not changing a watch like that for just the batteries.
@@Kenar.E I'm pretty sure many people will, and do. Probably most people. 40 € are a nice help paying for a new Pro Trek or G-Shock that will last you another 18 years. I'm not trying to diss solar (I love my solar watches, actually), I just don't think it's that perfect, nor do I think regular batteries are that terrible.
My wife gave me the G-Shock Master of G GWG-1000-1A3ER as a gift and I had already ordered the Mudmaster GG-B100-1AER black myself. Nice, Thursday I expect 2 Mudmasters. Play time for me, I guess. Thanks for the review, it made me decide to go for the GG-B100 as an affordable Mudmaster.
One advantage of the mineral crystal display is its ability to mitigate damage to the watch due to impact. The more expensive models featuring the sapphire crystal is more scratch resistant but loses its impact protection.
Sapphire watch glass works fine on impact resistant watches. Seiko's engineers explain it in detail.
Great video and model. I do think that the Bluetooth is a great addition which helps make it a modern day timepiece. Battery use not a problem personally for me, watch told me when it was getting low, but everything was still working fine a few week later. It took less than 5 mins to change, and batteries are inexpensive (4 for £5). Remember that all tough solar models still use a battery, it's just rechargeable via the solar panel. This will ultimately degrade over the life of the watch, just like a phone battery does, so it will still need to be ultimately replaced if that model of watch allows it?? - probably a Casio job. Great addition to the team 👍
Too bad about the lack of solar charging. Otherwise, it is a beautiful and useful watch.
Yup, a beast
The lack of tough solar is an automatic no from me, I understand sooner rather than later they'll probably bring out a new GWG-1000 replacement with a new Bluetooth module, but in this day and age when I can buy a GW-M5610 for buttons with tough solar and multiband 6, no tough solar is unforgivable.
You guys are forgetting the watch is sub-$500, has 4 sensors, and bluetooth Low-Energy(BLE). BLE syncs are minute in the amount of power they need, and unless you're constantly hitting the Connect button, the syncs don't occur. My steps are *only* transmitted, or updated when the Connect button is used or the app is opened. Baro/Alti/Thermo/Compass data is not synced.
The white LEDs use less energy to iluminate the face in comparison to my GA-1000-1A's UV led, and I was getting about 2 years for that watch with two sensors.
I changed the batteries the day I got it (November 2nd) in under 5 minutes and with the low-battery warning functionality there really isn't a reason to worry. If you can afford the watch, you can afford installing new batteries the day you get it and keep the original ones as a spare.
GPS, multiband both use WAY more energy than BLE, so in a matter of point of view the solar functionality is an example that some g-shocks are overburdened by features and therefore can't rely on lithium batteries. Solar is their workaround.
@@hopper131 how much are the batteries anyway
@@cream8701 2 years
I have/had 10 G-Shocks (digital and anadigi’s)… but I keep coming back to this exact Mudmaster. An analog watch with bright white ticks and hands is just so easy to glance at.
The GWG-1000 is nice as well, but is just too busy for me. I even swapped the green band on my GG-B100 with a black one and swapped the bezel with writing for the dark bezel without the writing, to make it even more minimalistic.
Have had mine 3 years and love it. Don't know what to do with all the functions, but it looks badass. Changed the battery twice, once by a "professional" who put in a generic CR2025. That lasted a year. This time I changed it myself to a Maxell. It's incredibly easy. However I still wished it had Tough Solar, my GST-W110D is still trucking along on the same battery since 2015.
I just love this watch more and more each day. I just watched it perform a calibration of the compass all on its own!
That is, no buttons were pressed and it was sitting in time mode.. totally freaked me out and thought it was my imaging playing tricks! That was until I read the manual.. it seems that the watch performs an auto calibration every 24 hours!!!!! Wow..
Little brother it certainly ain't!
Best G I've ever owned and then some.
And yes, I change my own batteries ... Don't be scared people it's pinch easy...
I just can't say enough about the watch.
Loving it to death... Best G ever...
How do you go about water proofing it after you open it? Do you have to buy a new gasket?
Just bought this exact watch, not worried. About Solar as I also bought a GW9400 Rangeman, and have a G2130 tough solar atomic watch. I like the Bluetooth connectivity, and the Step counter as there are times I don't have my phone on me. Watch is beautiful, easy to read and use. If I go on a long Trek I'll wear the Rangeman, if I'm out on the town I'll wear this piece. Or just wear another while Battery gets replaced. Very comfortable and light, damn near perfect watch. I'll agree adding solar and sapphire would make it so, but that also adds to the price. I got mine for under $300.
David Beck Appreciate the honest review. I think I will get this watch based off your comment and the research.
@@kevinhayden9030 I'm glad it helped. The more I wear it the more I like it. It's becoming my favorite Gshock out of the 4 I now own.
Exactly. people forget about price hike when they mentioned about tough solar and sapphire crystal features..
No we need yr videos yr review and toturials are pretty good and the way u speak clears everything.☺️
At first glance, I fell in absolute love with this watch. It's great for unpredictable Texas weather and camping. I don't give a shit about solar charging on this model, I got a MTG- M900DA for solar charging and atomic time keeping.
Favorite watch in my collection. I own 14 g shocks including the solar mudmaster gwg. Non solar does not bother me. I actually enjoy doing the battery replacement myself 😉
Is it hard to change the battery?I haven't had a wristwatch in over 20 years.
@@pinkyellowblue007 No sir, quite simple. I can change battery and relube gasket in about fifteen minutes 😃
@@tennbones i have question. what about waterproofing after self replacement? 50m no problem?
@@tennbones Please post a video of battery replacement if you can, thank you very much
Great review. Buying today from G Shock USA. Reason for buying by brand-name. G Shock my history: I windsurfed from Spain to Morocco wearing one in July 1981, and I wore one cave diving in the Great Barrier Reef in 1986, and rode a loggerhead turtle out of the cave wearing, and I was chased by Bengal Tigers in India, wearing one, and I wore one in the Army in 1988.
Lost mine since then, and EMT school requires a "Good Watch."
Lol. 😄😁😄🤣
Thanks for reviewing this model
Today my GG-B100 depleted its second battery since the end of december 2019.
It was the 1st of May, when it started acting strangely. I replaced the battery around the middle of May.
Now today, I first got a recovery warning for about two hours and then comes the battery warning...
5 months + 4 months, 2 batteries. Congratulations and thank you CASIO...
One most reasonable watch with such a shortcoming...
And I must add, I had used it frequently before May. I used timers several times a day.
But I haven't even touched it that much since May. And the battery I used was of 2019 production and it was a Panasonic.
Your replacement battery may have been bad. I got burned on some fake batteries on eBay. Branded like legit batteries but knockoffs.
@@wonderbreadmodelsandhistor1566 You might be right. No way to know for sure. Might not even know if we are able to get our hands on legitimate ones anyway. In the (g)olden times, brands used to take action against counterfeit. Not anymore I guess. By the way, another battery replacement is due on my never-used-anymore GG-B100 nowadays. The moment I press the light button it goes into recovery then blank...
Still I'm sad every time I look at it cause it's preciously handsome yet I cannot utilize it...
great review as always!! ordered one!!!
You won't regret it!
just got mine now !!! fricking banging watch sorry a brick !!!! absolutely smashing design and great functions !!!
Have a black version of this watch, absolutely love it.
freakincrazy6932 Some people seem torn on the battery vs solar function. What are your thoughts?
@@kevinhayden9030 I am fine with just battery power, changing battery once every 2 years is not a big deal. The look of new carbon version and functions seem worth the compromise.
Great review as always. I bough this ggb100-1A over the gwg because of the price and the bluetooth conn. Yes, for most people solar is a must but for me it's not a deal breaker. Some tips for battery, i don't connect my ggb100 everyday using bluetooth. Just when i need too for auto time adjustment and etc. Just my humble opinion.
Indeed. The watch has the ability to disable the auto connectivity. You can connect the watch to your phone when you need it.
You have two years to get ready! If ppl can't get their shit together and prepare before hand they don't deserve it anyway...
@@NathanChisholm041 maybe make some sense?
@@traviswalker8933 OK then ppl that run out off batteries are fucking morons! Clear enough?
@@NathanChisholm041 🤣😂👍
my anxiety triggers only on solar watches when it hits medium, more so when on low. My rangeman is still on medium despite a whole day soaking in the sun next to my window. With this, I can always pop in a fresh battery after 1 to two years which is no big deal.
Has your ggb100 battery ever died? I am starting to question the true longevity of this watch and its battery. I haven’t been able to kill mine, and I have been trying to get it to die. 😄It truly is a beast.
Best watch ever ❤
It looks even better in person
I just bought one today! From Dillard. I like and thanks, for your video and I subscribed
Nice looking Mudmaster watch. Deal breaker with just a battery and no Sapphire .Thanks for the review.
Just bought this watch and loving it
hotmandead1 what made you pull the trigger on this one compared to the gwg-1000? The price point is a huge factor for me and changing the battery isn’t the biggest deal. Thanks in advance for your response.
@@kevinhayden9030 The price really didn't need solar
The #1 channel for Gshock info!
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I just bought one 😁😁😁 and after this video, I chose the right one! Yes I drooled over the gwg 1000 but this watch has a lot of pro’s and only one con that I can think of , or from what I listened to. It’s not solar, so what!! I’ve had to replace batteries my whole life in watches , but none of them were this loaded with features. Omg please don’t complain because of that!! It’s only every second year!! It’s not once a week. Yes I’m a poor boy (not) , but I do appreciate good things when I see them. Oh by the way nice video. Cheers!!
I love the outdoors, I frequently go on hikes and I made the same conclusion that you did... the GWG1000 its hands down a wonderful watch, but this is better in terms of what you get for the money you spend.
Bezel snaps bro
Best mudmaster yet. The ability to customize the display is the biggest improvement imho…and it doesn’t have the “stupid crown” that likes to break
How can you customize the display?
@@basselamjad958 With the G Shock App. You can remove functions from the menu. For example, i removed the world time function as I never use it. I also changed the A pusher to display a full graph barometer so I can see the weather pattern.
Yesss! Finally a comment about the important things! With this one, you set everything with buttons. I was considerig the 1000 or 2000 but to think I'd have to take the watch off to set the timer or alarm is definitely a show stopper for me. Plus I dont have to click 10 thousand Times past all the functions to get to the ones I use most often.
Got this watch for the three years ,still running on original battery !
Great review. I prefer this to tough solar models. They fog up the screen.
I love the videos. I just purchased this on Amazon. I have no problem replacing battery, and worry about solar batteries. I've got watches 49 plus years old and battery replacement easy . I do have a bunch of mechanical watches, but like the sturdy G Shocks
Great presentation, thank you. The solar charger doesnt work if the watch is under a cloth or if there is no sun. Its not for me. Cheers.
If this was tough solar, it might be my perfect G-Shock!
yeah, true.
As it has Bluetooth and a Step Counter it would have been too much drain on a solar panel
I have a Tough Solar Casio and it sucks a bit. In a winter it's hard to charge it and the light is a joke.
I ordered it as a possible replacement for the GW-9300 (Japan version with radio). After a week I am back to the GW-9300. The GG-B100 is a beautiful watch but readability and operation there is nothing about my digital Mudmaster also wearing comfort at least, in the Japan version is better. And that I must think at some point to battery change and that not all watchmakers perform, because relatively complicated with the GG-B100. And since I'm also not a big Bluetooth fan. I sold them on cheap.
Nice solid watch. I LOVE G-Shock watches.
Thanks for sharing this one.
Great watch, I just purchased my second GG-B100 :)
Same
@@michaelb9940 which colour did you go for?
I initially had the orange and then went for an exact match to the one in the video
Am in love with both!
Congrats buddy 🎉
@@mozone180 super nice.
The G-shock was my first watch EVER. And this took my down the memory lanes to back when I was 6 years old.
I was buying it from Bloomingdale’s and they had two choices and I picked the black with red details. Goes with everything.
Super excited just need to learn how to use all its features
Thanks and you too. :)
@@michaelb9940 wow! G Shock was my first too back in 1997, one of my closest friends stole it and came to the basketball court wearing it the next day, and I just could not ask for it back 😅
Excellent presentation. I have the exact anxiety that you described regarding battery usage. I bought my GWG 1000 after seeing your review, and haven't looked back. I love that thing. Great review here. Thanks.
Sir rowdyron what can you say about gwg 1000 now after few months you use it? Thanks... plan to biy gwg 1000
@@dingandico4589 Still love the watch. It's my daily wear, and I have several to choose from. It is large, however if you're good with that I think you'll like it. Pricey, but a year down the road you won't even notice. Good luck!
I can totally relate to the feeling related to not having solar.
I haven't changed the battery on my GD-400MB since I bought it in 2018, but I still prefer the solar ones I have..
My gravity master lasted about two years. I replaced the battery myself, took 6mins, whats the big deal with replacing a battery in a shock? It's not a big deal in any way. 2 yrs is along time, compass I used a handfull of times hunting heading back to camp in low light, and the light a billion times. Just use the tools they give you if you need and Dont listen to the "fashion squad. Most guys buying gshocks are military, ex military, and anyone who is an outdoorsman of any type. And then the fancy poser boys. So it's a wide swath of people who use shocks. Remember that while making a video.
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Yup the majority of people buying this watch are people that know how to use a screwdriver or know how to change a tire ect , I time myself I lt took me 4mins to change the battery on this watch.
Remember though you changing the battery and not authorized service does in fact void your warranty (which can be extended to 6 years for 10 bucks)
nice review dude and seems many peeps here are complaining about your points on the solar power, I totally agree with you; my frogman is solar and I haven't had to open for nearly 10 years and it works perfectly!!
I just received the black version of this, and I am very happy with it. The lack of solar charging doesn't bother me, as I've had charging on a Tough Solar G-shock go bad...
Lynn Little How did you go about fixing it? I’m considering getting this one. How is yours treating you?
Batts are easy to change, takes 5 min and they are super cheap... id rather change a batt every year than have a solar unit that could go bad
So you'll buy a $400 watch, but you're concerned about a $5 battery.
It’s the hassle of changing- not the cost
... great review!.. great quality images!.. great watch!
I own 18 G Shocks, including the GWG1000. You have convinced me to order this one as well. You're bankrupting me:-) But I gotta have this one.
me to what the hell one more, g shock, batteries are cheap and got tools!!
The first step to getting help is admitting you have a problem. 🤣 But seriously, where do you keep them?
I think im getting there too.. to many..
Your reviews and tutorials are GREAT! Will you be doing one on the Frogman a1000?
Probably
@@WatchGeek I’m getting mine delivered next week and would love to know how to use it hahaha
Just ordered one and don't mind the no solar battery change is easy and takes less than 10 min. I will be using all the functions as if it were solar. It's a non-issue not only that I kinda like that it's not solar being how bright the night light is, but I do understand how some would not think like me.
The battery issue would prevent my purchase of this particular model... It's a pity as I like a lot.... Great review... Thank you for the video...
I haven't seen any battery issues with this.
Man people need to stop being lazy and change the battery once in 2 freaking years ugh.
Not that easy. Try paying 70 bucks and wait weeks for it to return from Casio via a jewelry store. Pain in the ass !
@@Nightmareman3 that's why you always need 2
@@Nightmareman3 Man buy a freaking screwdriver and change it yourself!!!! seriously? why would you want to send it to casio? are you serious?
Alessandro 5 dollars for the pair of batteries , replacing the batteries Quick and easy.
@@Alessandro-hu4iy Good luck the next time you put your watch inside water....You´ll regret not paying for someone to do it...
There are two points on the clock that the compass calibration doesn't spin the watch backwards. These two points are within the 11th hour and the 5th. When you calibrate it. The hands part at 2 points on each side of the watch. At 11 the watch will spin up to 2. and then CONTINUE around the clock back to the 11th hour. Same for the 5th hour it will spin up to 8 and then continue around the clock back to 5. It's not a HUGE importance. Except when you go to calibrate it at any other time it runs itself over. AND you'r barometric readouts on the top left button become smudged. Next time your in the 5th hour or 11th hour go ahead and figure 8 calibrate the compass and youll understand what I am talking about. This goes for the grb200 too. I am assuming. its the same watch.
Thanks for the review. Very useful. Have been considering trading in my Apple Watch for this.
Mate you are not alone there! I own 3 shocks but I have always wanted a negative display gshock and the GD350 has been on my list for many years and the only reason I have not pulled the trigger on it is cause of it not having solar charging while my other 3 shocks are solar charging
I want to make a little argument against solar: it adds another failure point, from a longevity standpoint. Yes, rechargeable batteries usually last >10 years on basic models, but so sometimes do standard batteries. I still have a g8000 from 2007 on its original battery. The problem with rechargeable batteries is finding a compatible spare, when it inevitably loses its ability to hold a charge. 2025 coin batteries are common as bread, the exotic lithium rechargeable ones used in solar watches are not.
Love mine! Great video, too!
people cut their wrists because it is not a sundial and we will do a $ 1 battery replacement every two to three years for this fantastic watch but they do not cut their wrists from having to charge your phone every day.
This would be next my purchase.
@BJB don't care, bro.
Waiting for the tutorial. This g-shock is a must have for g-shock lovers in a budget
The tutorial is coming soon 😀😀
Important to remember that this watch has a low battery indicator. You will have plenty of warning to replace the batteries before the watch goes dead
excellent review!
I take it back! This watch is awesome!
awesome as always.
Thanks for your review. Like you, I prefer my Casio ABC watches to be solar powered (and also atomic). I have four solar/atomic Casio ABC watches so far: Pathfinder PAW-2000-1, Pathfinder PAW-5000-1, Pro Trek PRW-S6000Y-1 and Rangeman GW-9400-1.
Toughest one ever. But you just siege it and wait. Low battery will make it surrender.
Nice one mate.
I have a small wrist, like 16, would that watch really look absurd on me?
Otherwise, I am sold.
I have a very small wrist and it fits perfect and doesn’t look absurd at all! Try it on👍🏽
I am seriously considering buying GG-B100 and ProTrek PRT-B50FE. Two great watches for the price of one superb GWG-1000 and im missing onle solar and Sapphire,that's good enough for me.
Exactly how I’m feeling.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
too all of you nagging about solar, thia model will not include solar due to body size the solar carbon models will be bigger for sure..
FYI I picked up one of thees mud masters because my Protrek atomic watch would not pick up WWV in Kentucky what I found was that the app to my phone for the mud master also sinks up my Protrek
I'm thinking about getting one......
Lack of solar is making me drag my feet.
If it was Tough Solar it would have been a no brainer and I'd have bought one weeks ago.
The battery still lasts 2 years. It‘s not that hard to change the battery once within 24 months
Hard pass on this model.
the battery isn't hard to change at all in these.
Lost all confidence in this GG-B100 watch as hour, minute & seconds hands stopped working 1 month after purchase. And it's not the battery, it's a module failure. I've never had a watch fail like this, and I bought this thing for durability and reliability. Glad I wasn't hiking in the woods! Happy with my GST-B100 solar though, I'll keep that one.
99% of coments are mad kids who never set foot out of their house, constantly connected to the internet, and yet.... they complain about the SOLAR missing....
Reeeee! but i want solar! reeeee!!! so I can browse 4chan for the rest of my life without having to stop 5 minutes to change the batteries of a watch that ill never use to its full potential, not to mention even the 50%....
Seriously, you are ridicolous.
Spot on comment
I'm looking to get the RAF edition gravity master with the same features, and I can't think of how lacking solar will bother me. If I'm going on a major trip, and battery looks fairly low, I'll change it in my preparations.
My only real concerns are how self battery changes may effect the 200m water resistance, and that the Gravitymaster also has a domed mineral glass face, prone to scratches. I'd much rather have acrylic that I can polish myself than glass, if they didn't want to spend on sapphire.
@@AllThingsCubey If the battery chage procedure is done correctly, I don't see why the watch would cease being 20ATM WR.
@@nmfl100 Not having owned one before, does it require specialist screwdrivers to open the case back?
@@AllThingsCubey No, just regular small size screwdrivers.
Tough Solar should be have
And I want it to have Tough MVT but it's enough in that price 😊
Great video
hmm, this got me thinking. I was looking to buy a GWG 1000, but after seeing this, the $280 indicates that a new king will show up soon, and is not just a sale. Also the Rangeman It is not on sale so again an pointer that they need to move the remaining GWG 1000 sooner rather then later.
Am same as you in prefering solar charging better than batteries.....
Gshock highfashion says this models lume is covering the whole indicator not just the outside tips
It depends on the variant
@@WatchGeek he said the green one. That's the one I got also. So I started worrying that I got a fake. Hey can you operate the light while its syncing? When i push the light while I'm syncing time it cancels the sync. Idk if it's just a flaw by casio or another issue.
@@burnyknob9502 both the light and time sync are VERY power demanding functions so the watch kills one for the other so it doesn't lose power
I wish Casio would've put that same black light in the GWG-1000 Mudmaster.
A 4th function to me being a depth meter would be totally useless. I'd rather walk than swim. I think most people would choose the same.
Nice review, could u tell me tje circumference of your wrist? I likes the watch but i have quite thin wrists
same for me its not solar charging and my others are but its a beautiful functional watch
Hi! Great video! Can you change the battery by yourself?
The sad thing is this watch cannot set location in the app. We just can go back to our previous location when we connected the app. So for me the compass is no use for adventuring, except we only want to go back to our location. Im thinking of getting one of these.
I really like the design, it's somehow eye -catching and makes you feel tough 😎
And maybe that's the reason that it cant set a location, otherwise no one buy the GPR B-1000.
If Casio would make make this solar + sapphire Cristal = immediate purchase for sure!
Thank you for this great video review. Unforunately I've the same problem as you: I could never fully enjoy this watch because of the missing solar charging feature. I would be always thinking about the battery life. This is sad becuase the watch has a stellar design a very good price. I think the next flagship watch from Casio should be a G-shock with carbon fiber structure (not only the bezel but the entire watch, like the GWR-B1000) and with solar charging, sapphire crystal, bluetooth plus the ABC functions. I don't need the stepcounter but I'd rather have the sunrise/sunset feature which is missing in the GWG 1000.
Hello watch geek, what did you shoot this video with ? It was never out of focus and crystal clear.It caught my attention.
Panasonic Lumix G80
Are people’s batteries actually dying in the ggb100? Haha… I ask this because I have had mine for years now and hard use it every chance I get. This year I decided to see if I could get the battery to die and haven’t been able to as of yet.
This watch really holds up on the battery life, and can really take a beating.
The battery did concern me, but I have had a the gg-1000 for over 2 years now and its still going strong on original batteries,
As for battery anxiety i do get it but casio tends to under rate the battery life on things, my GD-350 has been on its original battery for 6 years and it was also rated for 2.
Agreed. I had a Mudman, and the original battery lasted almost 10 years.
same - my GD350 is just passing 5 years with the original battery
Great watch, function and look wise. But for me, it’s pretty uninteresting, because I only buy solar powered watches these days. Maybe, Casio will bring a higher end version of this, including the solar technology, without increasing the case size! Thx for the superb video!
I still would consider buying this watch despite it needing CR2025 batteries. I have plenty of them because Audi and VW key fobs love to go through batteries every 6 months. You can also find those batteries everywhere too.
I have had a casio solar g shock die on me in just under 10 months so tough solar not so tough and no solar watch is garunteed so my verdict is solar is not enough reason to judge this piece or to not buy would be ignorant. It stands alone on its on as the best mm in the price range.
Really 10 month 😥
Still love tough solar thougb just defending this mm iv been wearing mine since i bought it 5 months ago and it a great watch
You bought a fake bro.. lots of really good clones. Sorry to break it to you.
I was about to press a buy it now button. I am glad that I didn't. Seriously this watch should've come with solar charging.
Very nice 👍🏻 watch
Like many G-Shockers have said, the lack of solar power is the deal breaker. Otherwise, I would’ve bought this watch ages ago. You take this on a hike or nature trek, once the battery dies, you’re screwed.
Are you going to be in the wild for 2 years? Lol. I bet you haven't even left your basement...
@@MrCarpen7er my house literally doesn’t have a basement or an attic. And for your information, I am an avid hiker. Now why the basement comment? What did I do to you?
@@MrCarpen7er If he plans to hike on the 18th month just before the battery dies? Then he will be screwed up, taht what he is saying here.
@tapas1505 to be fair. You get a notification if the battery is going to low so you can change early enough.. also cheaper battery + always available + less parts to care (solar panels and the right battery)
Great review. Just ordered one in the desert tan BRITISH ARMY special edition.
Now it's time to implement wireless charging in tough watches with many functionalities. No need to replace battery, it will last lifetime for sure.
Hey man, I’ve got a problem with my MudMaster and I was hoping you could help me. I hope you’re still active
Another advantage that you do not refer is that a watch being waterproof maintain the waterproofing and stop the dust inserting in by the time of opening and closing.Imagine that at 2 years needs new battery so in a decade it needs to be opened 5 times at least.That is not so good for the plastic case too.