Did I BREAK my $500 G-Shock?
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- Опубліковано 14 бер 2024
- The screws that hold the band to the lug got loose on me. Why? Is it, dare I ask, MY FAULT?
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In this video I take a closer look at the condition of my Rangeman and theorize why this might have happened. Then I look at some of YOUR comments. Now, there were A LOT of good comments that deserve some more time so we'll need to continue this conversation in a future video.
To be honest there were some BAD comments. Someone is accusing me of being dishonest by purposefully destroying my own watch. That's a pretty serious accusation! If I am factually incorrect please correct me. But making a baseless accusation doesn't advance the conversation.
Look, if this happened to me it might happen to someone else. Maybe. But I think most guys would want to know BEFORE they buy a $500 watch.
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If G-Shock came up with a Jim Kinkade Special Edition that is diesel and abuse proof, I'd bet it'd be a hot seller!!
This is why I love Casio beaters. They last forever and I can literally buy 2 for 100 bucks and have a back up. Never worried about abusing them and most the time they take it on the chin
I know! You have the AE1500, right?
@@JimKinkade 3 actually lol. I got one positive display and 2 negative along with I think maybe 8 other Casio beaters. I just actually got the duro in the mail. I'm totally blown away by the quality feel of it.
I love your rough and tumble reviews my man. As a G fan and owner of 27 Gs …. I love your style. I understand the diesel tests too. I drove a fuel delivery truck for 15 years, and no matter how careful I was, I had gas and diesel and kerosene on me daily. My wife always washed our clothes separately. I wore a G every day and still do, the fuel never phased one watch. 😊
That’s what I’m saying! I’m doing the diesel dunk so we don’t find out the hard way the watch can’t stand up to it.
@@JimKinkade exactly
Bro said this is why he dont buy Gshocks then dumps a draw bag full of them lol
Jim I think you're doing a great job on testing the watch in real-world, everyday blue collar, skilled-trade working conditions and I applaud you for these field-tests👏🏿🫱🏿🫲🏼 Because the truth of the matter is most of the G-Shock Rangeman, Master-G, GravityMaster, FrogMan ect, ect wearer's don't & won't put their G-Shock Watches through said test situations. And we all overstand that because the ⌚️ are pricey, expensive and rare for some people. However you're not foolish for doing your experiments😅 I for one enjoyed your informative clips on the subject at hand and said videos along with others on UA-cam helped me make my decision on purchasing the watch. I want to add yes I am primarily going to use the watch for exercise purposes and that you're absolutely correct Casio/G-Shcok should have made the watch tougher and conducive to the rugged outdoorsman who in addition wants to condition his health. So keep it up on your reviews and field tests.
Thanks you, sir! The Rangeman is a nice watch. I’m upset this happened. I hope you enjoy yours and it holds up. 👍
Jim, I could be wrong about this, but I remember that the owner’s manual for the gbd-h2000 says to not subject the watch to any gasoline, diesel fuel or any sort of chemicals because it can damage the watch case. I believe that this same rule applies to the gpr-h1000 Rangeman too.
Maybe what happened was that the diesel fuel and whatever other oils and chemicals that you subjected the watch to caused the internal threads on the watch case to degrade or melt causing the screws to get loose. I’m not a chemical engineer by any means, but I remember back a long time ago when some very hard plastic (probably resin) was exposed to a harsh petroleum chemical product and it caused the plastic resin to get soft and brittle. I bet you that this is what happened to the inside threads on both ends of the lugs on your watch.
I really don’t think that these Casio G-Shocks are supposed to be immersed or dowsed in any type of fuel or chemicals.
Please take a look at the English owner’s manual and find the section where it talks about this. Let me know what you think about this.
I have the new Rangman just got it and it survived a day so far. It survived work and mudding with my ATV. The reason I got the Rangman over the 2000 is because I love going through gnarly mud holes with my Atv and needed something that could live in mud
That’s what it’s for! 👍
Jim, after watching all 3 of your video about the GRP-H1000-1JR, I fell in love ❤with it a lot and I wanted one so badly. I finally broke down and purchased one on June 2nd from eBay from Japan. I just got delivery of the 1st one yesterday and I just ordered a 2nd one again today.
I also have 2 yellow Rangeman G-Shocks incoming for my collection. I will wear one of the black Rangeman and one of the yellow ones and put the other one in storage as a spare.
I love how you just throw them about 😂😂😂
Jim, after watching all 3 of your videos about the GRP-H1000-1JR, I fell in love ❤with this model and I wanted one so badly, so I purchased one on June 2nd from eBay from Japan. I just got delivery of the 1st one yesterday and I just ordered a 2nd one again today. I purchased the 2nd one to have as a spare.
I also have 2 yellow Rangeman incoming for my collection. I will wear one of the black Rangeman and one of the yellow Rangeman and put the other extra black and yellow ones in storage to have as spares if I ever need them anytime.
I firmly believe that the current GPR-H1000 Rangeman is the top of the line G-Shock that Casio makes at the moment with the MIP display with all the Bluetooth capabilities and health and fitness features. No other model in the entire Casio G-Shock line up has the features and options that the new Rangeman GPR-H1000 offers with the MIP display. Period!
Also, this particular model is NOT a smartwatch and it is NOT supposed to be a smartwatch. Many people who purchased and own this watch cannot and don’t get this through their brains and heads. It might have many smartwatch features in it, BUT it’s first and foremost supposed to be a heavy duty G-Shock first. NOT a smartwatch. The new Rangeman was built first and foremost for its durability and to be used as a watch. Not to be used like a Garmin or like an Apple Watch. People do not understand this. They think that the new Rangeman is a smartwatch first, but it really isn’t. Casio added some health and fitness features in the Casio GPR-H1000 Rangeman as “convenience” features for the wearer. NOT as smartwatch features. People who want a 100% health and fitness smartwatch shouldn’t be buying the Rangeman. They should instead buy the Garmin or the Apple Watch.
The problem that we have is that just because Casio put some health and fitness and sports features into the new Rangeman, everyone expects it to be a smartwatch when it really isn’t. I believe that if people accept the new Casio GPR-H1000 as a G-Shock and ONLY as a G-Shock, then more people will accept this model. I wanted to give you an analysis of what the new GPR-H1000 really is. It’s 100% nothing else but a G-Shock. People who badmouth and who complain about this model are not knowledgeable enough to really see and understand why the Rangeman is really a G-Shock first and foremost. If they did, there wouldn’t be any complaints or hate against this particular model.
I wanted to give you my deep analysis of this particular model so the people who come into your UA-cam channel and complain about the missing smartphone features of this model can understand why it’s ONLY a G-Shock and NOT a smartwatch. I hope that I’ve cleared this confusion up for them so they can stop saying and posting negative things about this model.
You have a right to torture test these watches! Your type of job is what G Shock watches are built for. Your testing is very practical as it simulates things that may actually happen to the watch and the operator.
Interesting video, I like your explanation, I was curious to see a more detailed comparison with the GW-9500 mudman, because they are using very similar designs of the strap and the case. You don't mentioned this kind of problems with the mudman, so what is different. Since you have both watches even a short video would be nice to see that. Personally I like the GBD - H2000 more, and I think it is the perfect watch for your wrist.
Ok. I’ll do that comparison.
@@JimKinkade Thank you.
God bless you, Jim! You made me laugh out loud at 32:50 🤣😂
You and I laugh. Some people get so triggered!
Do the yellow wings come off if so maybe that would help? I don’t have that watch I’m just speculating
Also I have worn the watch twice and already there is a small ding on the right side of the watch where the sensor is. And because I too have the black color variation I can really see the scrap/ding on the metal protector😮😯😧😠😡🤬😡😤🙄😑
Really!? What did you ding it on?
@JimKinkade Honesty I think maybe another watch my MudMaster GWG-2000 or my keyfob car keys🤔. But seriously the new RangeMan/FitnessMan watch should've had forged carbon sides like the MudMasters & MudMan G-Shock watches ⌚️ 😒
@@dakarasbishop81 you know what’s funny? I just scratched my rangeman with my Mudman making a video. Whoops.
If you bought it directly from Casio you could always return it. I am sure Casio would be interested in your feedback on the watch. For what it's worth I really like mine and haven't had any significant issues. Historically I believe they made the straps so they wouldn't sit flat was to protect against impacts on the watch back. I was pleased to see that Casio used a metal threaded insert for the screws rather than the plastite screws into plastic on the GPR-B1000. You could use some Loctite 222 which is designed for small screws. If you needed to take the screws out later you still could (with some effort of course). For reference my wrist is 6.75 inches but fairly flat. Personally I like your testing so please continue. I doubt you stripped the threads if you can still screw the screw into the metal inserts.
I don't think is a metal insert in any of the -g-shock watches made of plastic. And I'm pretty sure this one has no inserts. This little screws are threaded for plastic, and in the previous video it is visible how the plastic threads are on the screws after disassembling..
They looked like metal in this video though, wouldn't you agree? Take a look at around 20:50 in the video. I could be wrong of course.@@fuloplehel
@@ianmaw66 Yes in this video is not that visible, but I think if you watch the previous 9 minute video you will see the threads in the plastic. But since he just tightening the screws every day, the black coating from the screws is transferred to the white plastic and give you the impression of the insert. Just watch the previous video. Just zoom in at 4 51 and you will see.
Interesting, thanks for clarifying.@@fuloplehel
@@ianmaw66Welcome, I have more than 20 casio watches, most of them are g-shocks, but I never see a metal insert in any of them. All the screws are going right into the resin case.
Thanks for the video. I’m glad I chose the GBD-H2000. It seems like a better fit for bigger wrist types.
I think so!
Yes that’s true, another reason to convert the strap.
I love this watch even more now I changed the strap. Yes the H2000 has a super comfy strap.
I filmed this video before you published yours so in the next one we’ll talk about your strap conversion.
That would be great 😊
I have the G-Shock 9500 Mudman Team Land Cruiser edition that I’m looking to convert the strap is very stiff.
Thanks again 😊
Keep up the great and honest videos Jim they are designed to show what a G Shock can withstand in the real world elements not in a bubble. If you are going to spend very good money on a watch it had better stand up to the environment in which that person exists in not just look attractive on your wrist otherwise you should just buy a cheap disposable one that will break with wear.
Thank you, sir! It cost a lot. It should be able to handle a lot.
This is a good example of real world use for G-Shocks and yes, definitely there's a problem with your watch. But this problem maybe develops with larger wrists (> ~ 8"). I have this watch and I have a 6.7" wrist. I can see that, when I wear the watch, the straps don't put any pressure on the "knee cap". Nor there seems to be any pressure on the screws. Therefore, I think is very unlikely my watch will develop the same problem.
That’s good to know. I hope you’re right so you get a lot of usage out of it.
lol man I saw a video with a G-Shock salesman and he said the way to spot a counterfeit if all else Ferrels throw your G-Shock on the ground as hard as you can, and he did that very thing he threw a brand new G-Shock on the ground as hard as he couldto prove that it would not break that’s what they’re meant for man. All these people that are bashing you behind the comfort of their own computers are cowards.
Have you heard from the Casio Service Center yet to let you know exactly what's wrong with your Rangeman and what they need to do to fix the problem with the screws getting loose and coming out of the lugs like that? Also, which Casio Service Center did you send your watch to? The east coast New Jersey service center or the one on the west coast in California? Please update us on what the Casio Service Center says is the problem and what needs to be fixed on your watch. I really like the GPR-H1000 very much. It has lots of nice features in it and it looks very rugged for a G-Shock. I hope that Casio Service can fix your watch under the factory warranty. Let us know what they say. Best regards and God Bless.
I have not heard yet. I will call them right now.
@@JimKinkade Very good. I’m curious to find out what’s wrong with your watch and what the Casio Service Center will do to fix the problem. Hopefully, they can replace the watch and send you a brand new Rangeman if it can’t be repaired.
My knee ligaments love this video 😅😅
That’s why I issued a warning. I know how it is.
@@JimKinkade the knee bone ain't connected to the leg bone anymore 🤣
Based fellow 8.5"+ wrister. It sucks sometimes man. Totally get your gripes about watches splaying. Used conversion kits on some of my gshocks so I could use fabric bands to fit better, but while I work a job where I need to wear something that can get beat up, I dont have to worry about chemicals though...
You know what I’m talking about! They always tell us to get a fabric converter but that’s not always so practical.
If you've only had it for a month then send back for repair...it should be under warranty still right?
I think so. We’ll see. I just sent a claim into Casio.
Jimmy, another reason for you to consider a Cartier watch. May I suggest the XL Santos. In solid gold, of course
It won't survive a day in the oil field.
I’ll look into that. Do they sell it on Amazon?
Thanks for sharing… glad I didn’t pull the trigger on this one.
lol don’t call yourself a dummy man, you shouldn’t say that about yourself. Thanks for the videos man good job
Caldor’s? Now that’s a blast from the past!
Glad someone else remembers Caldors!
@@JimKinkade Oh, heck yeah! I may even have some "relics" from there, still.
Might be worth contacting Casio anyway. See what they have to say. Warranty. That screw thread is to small as well. I'll continue with mine. If not, I'll stick with my D1000 frogman.
I filled out a form on the website. We’ll see what they say.
@@JimKinkade 👍🏼🤞🏼
What's the gshock warranty like??
Hidd'emup & be like yo, gibs me a newun!
Cut of the edges of the „knee protectors“. So the band has more angle to fit. By the way, you are the „God of G-shock“, Jim 😂. Your content about G-Shock is the best, because you a Real-life man, talking no shit. Greetings from Germany, Al.
Great to hear from you from Germany! That’s a good idea clipping the knee caps. I’m going to see what Casio says. After that I might try that modification.
This is the most uncomfortable watch to wear.
You tried it on?
In my opinion a band holes around the bolts shouldn't be so stretchable....there's a possibility that some oil did it. It should be a bit stretchable otherwise the band will break, but not so much. It's a big luck that the pushers didn't decide to give up. I didn't saw the G shock Locktite since the DW5200C which is 40 years old, and that Locktite was just the pain, nothing else.
Maybe you should cut off or to sand down a part of that ''knee cap''..whatever makes you happy with the watch. I don't agree that the newest Casio is the worst Casio, there's a lot of new Casios that I'm sure they are the animal watches.....some of them are just a nice Casios but heavily overpriced.
Recently I bougt the new JDM GWS-5600U, a titanium carbon fiber square and there's absolutely nothing loose, bad quality or cheap...that's everything that square should be, the absolute perfect square.
I was looking at that one since I heard the band was longer than the standard square. How do you like it?
@@JimKinkade absolutely perfect, a watch is so light, like a toy, and there's one thing that I like very much, the "adjust" button isn't shorter anymore, all 4 buttons are the same size, I just noticed it today... there's nothing so special about that thing (it is very special since that's the lightest man's G shock in production and titanium is absolutely ok for the skin, sweat, there's no rash for the sensitive people) but suddenly you see yourself wearing that thing every day, it's so addictive.. a band is with the carbon fiber insert, but the inner rubber is great. Great watch. A band is longer than for example from the stock GWM-5610 about an inch, a bands are different, a lot, but I would say that the last hole at the band is about 1/2 inch farther
Oh I see what your talking about now, dang
If you don't modify literally everything you own... do you really own anything?
Very strange that this happens to a G-shock watch. Perhaps you have a production-fault.
Maybe! I’m going to try and send it back to Casio.
I have an 8 and a quarter inch wrist and the watch fits me fine, I love it.
How long have you had it?
Ironically I actually just broke my knee last month!
Coincidence?
I didn't buy it because does come with Hourly Signal Chime and now I'm happy because I didn't buy it. I will wait for the next RM one
It does have hourly signal after the latest update
It;s a G-Shock and it should withstand some abuse… but what you do is just beyond that. I have a GPR-H1000 and this thng is a tank… You have to really want to break it...
It’s a design flaw on G-Shock’s part.
@@JimKinkade I’m an electrician and the watch has been exposed to wall debris and what not… I shower afterwards with it to get rid of the dust… No problem so far….
@@sQeetz ok. I’m letting people know that there might be a design flaw and everyone is blaming me.
@@JimKinkade I watched all your videos regarding this watch… Your reviews are very much appreciated… Just kinda have a different experience. Keep going :)
You do hate this watch 😂
The reason why you buy a g shock you may a thought job or hobby in the adverts casio put out Suggest that the
G shock watches can wait stand almost any think I use to work as a telephone engineer and I bought cheap casio watches wich I still have one i wore for 15y and now is 23y old but retired like me and its still running on the Original battery it was bashed agenst poles rocks a went in mud and water it's a bit worse for Where but its still keeping great time so is the answer just buy cheaper casio watches the just has good has g shocks but you can buy a few for the price
Good advice!
Ciao compra il G Shock GD 350 semplice e solido😉👍🇮🇹
Thanks for the tip! I’ll look for one.
@@JimKinkade è robusto e si apre sul polso come piace a te 👍
OK❤ OK 💯🧠🎉
Solution: diet my friend, diet.
He is on a fitness routine. He's a big guy so diet won't reduce his wrist size.
My opinion is that this watch is garbage. A failed attempt to recreate an past icon!!!!
Man i have many g shocks and they definitely feel more premium but when i want to really abuse watches i use a 20$ ae-1000 or f91w lol 😂
And for this u pay $500.. 🫣
Crazy! I know!