Currently in the US Army- I wear the solar/radio controlled version of this watch (GW6900-1), alongside my automatic Citizen promaster and Bertucci A2-T.
I was a Marine in the early 80's and I wore a HamiltonField Watch MIL-W-46374B. My E-9 (USMC) son wears it today. I serviced it my self around 5 times throughout the years. I did it for him 2023 Christmas when he was home on leave. He is a big man like me and it is a smaller dial (33mm) but he likes that it wears well under all clothing. He doesn't want another watch, he absolutely loves it. I own the G-Shock in this video and many other Casios. Also Seiko mechanicals.
I really enjoyed your review. I’m a paratrooper from an earlier generation. I purchased my first watch, a Timex manual wound from the PX for about $10. My current Casio watches include the DW-5600, DW-290, and the AE-1200WH. They are absolutely rugged and reliable.
@@DivingIntoWatches-jb5ri yes I have a few years on you lol! I have some pictures of me wearing the watch while deployed overseas. I wish I still had that watch.
Cool watch. Just received the GW 6900 a couple of days ago with multi band and solar and i’m really enjoying it. Not owned a G Shock with this case shape before.
Wore the same one in the war and for years after until the strap rotted off my wrist. I think i wore a timex or casio my entire time. They were just tools to me and at the time i tossed them when they broke. Now i regret that decision. However i wasnt going to hump any extra weight. It wasnt until years later i got into automatics and now exclusively wear them. Thanks for your channel. Like you, my watches are based on military culture and our tastes are in alignment.
I didn't have a GSHOCK while serving in the New Zealand Army. My watch was a Quartz Seiko Divers from 1984. I still have that watch now and still wear it. I have also owned several GShock watches. My latest is a DW9052 1V that my wife bought me last Christmas. I also own a Jungle Green GA700UC.
I have 2 of this one. Super Reliable. One is the stock band the other is on an Eagle Industries nylon watch band with face cover strap, my fave watches. Im buying one more
Mostly the citizen eco drive sport casual. It’s pretty much a field watch with a day date complication. It’s 37 mm so I like the size and I can grab it and go. And I put on a canvas Barton strap, I think it’s more comfortable for the hot days. I’ll switch to my gw-6900 now and then too for the rainy sloppy days.
One of my first early military watch’s is a citizen chrono orange dial I picked up in 2000 and still have it. Great watches. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@bmike679 I don’t have a definite answer, but I think it might come down cost. Solar being a little more in parts. And Pennie’s add up when it comes in buying in the 1000’s. That’s my only thought on why. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hi there. Want to chime in on my thoughts regarding the "GW" solar variant. As far as I know (which is the reason I continue to use the DW-6900 and have continued to since it first came out in the 90's), is because the countdown timer on the solar lacks seconds countdown programming. The solar version allows you to set/adjust only hours and minutes for the countdown timer as opposed to hours/minutes/seconds on the original "DW" non solar variant. Other than that I'm sure the convenience of solar charging is nice.
@@bmike679 you're welcome. UA-cam suggested a few comparison videos to me after I watched this video. I took a quick look and it appears at least the latest version of the solar version has a world time function too. There might be even more features. The DW/battery one is pretty bare bones but does the job!
Well, it is embarrassing.. I served, for 3 years, in a special investigations unit, and we were on civilians clothes. (Now-Please remember I joined the army age 18🙏🏻),my watch at the time was a Camel Trophy kind of field watch, and I actually thought it was cool🫣… yet it fitted my style, and the job, back than. I truly regret not keeping it, now, many years later, after I started a collection.
Casio f-91w or one of it's variants is what i mostly see on soldiers wrists it's pretty much the only timepiece our UK equivalent of the PX store sells . Always been a G-Shock for me when on exercise or in the field and an skx for other duties.
I have a Willard and it’s a great watch for the sure. The not sure. Move watch can be a soldiers watch from a fictional soldier lol. The turtle didn’t come out till after Vietnam, but was definitely wore later by the services. Thanks for watching and commenting.
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3 objects throughout my 41 years has trully made me grin.... 1992 red dodge viper rt/10, iphone 4 and this casio watch 😊
@@KVDesigns-s1i 🤣 thanks for watching and commenting.
Currently in the US Army- I wear the solar/radio controlled version of this watch (GW6900-1), alongside my automatic Citizen promaster and Bertucci A2-T.
Very nice! Thanks for watching and thanks for your service.
I was a Marine in the early 80's and I wore a HamiltonField Watch MIL-W-46374B. My E-9 (USMC) son wears it today. I serviced it my self around 5 times throughout the years. I did it for him 2023 Christmas when he was home on leave. He is a big man like me and it is a smaller dial (33mm) but he likes that it wears well under all clothing. He doesn't want another watch, he absolutely loves it. I own the G-Shock in this video and many other Casios. Also Seiko mechanicals.
I really enjoyed your review. I’m a paratrooper from an earlier generation. I purchased my first watch, a Timex manual wound from the PX for about $10. My current Casio watches include the DW-5600, DW-290, and the AE-1200WH. They are absolutely rugged and reliable.
Excellent watches. I have aw1200 love it. I modded it a bit. $10 lol you are dating yourself. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@DivingIntoWatches-jb5ri yes I have a few years on you lol! I have some pictures of me wearing the watch while deployed overseas. I wish I still had that watch.
Gshock OG watch for sure. A must have for any collection. Very cool, great review.
Thanks for watching!
Cool watch. Just received the GW 6900 a couple of days ago with multi band and solar and i’m really enjoying it. Not owned a G Shock with this case shape before.
Congrats on the watch. Gshock is. Must own thanks for watching and commenting.
@@DivingIntoWatches-jb5ri Love your videos sir, please keep them coming 👍
Wore the same one in the war and for years after until the strap rotted off my wrist. I think i wore a timex or casio my entire time. They were just tools to me and at the time i tossed them when they broke. Now i regret that decision. However i wasnt going to hump any extra weight. It wasnt until years later i got into automatics and now exclusively wear them. Thanks for your channel. Like you, my watches are based on military culture and our tastes are in alignment.
Much appreciated, totally agree and thanks for your service.
I didn't have a GSHOCK while serving in the New Zealand Army. My watch was a Quartz Seiko Divers from 1984. I still have that watch now and still wear it.
I have also owned several GShock watches. My latest is a DW9052 1V that my wife bought me last Christmas.
I also own a Jungle Green GA700UC.
Very cool. Thanks for your service and thanks for watching and commenting.
Great video. Very cool watch. Must own.
It really is!
Nice review
Thank you! Cheers! Thanks for watching and commenting.
I have 2 of this one. Super Reliable. One is the stock band the other is on an Eagle Industries nylon watch band with face cover strap, my fave watches. Im buying one more
Very nice. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Mostly the citizen eco drive sport casual. It’s pretty much a field watch with a day date complication. It’s 37 mm so I like the size and I can grab it and go. And I put on a canvas Barton strap, I think it’s more comfortable for the hot days.
I’ll switch to my gw-6900 now and then too for the rainy sloppy days.
One of my first early military watch’s is a citizen chrono orange dial I picked up in 2000 and still have it. Great watches. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Great Video!
I have the same.
Awesome, thanks for watching and commenting.
I don’t have that G-Shock model, I have these two: M5610U and GW7900 😎 I will buy that model in the future 😃
It’s a great watch. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Excellent video. Love G-Shock.
Thanks for watching!
Great video I’m a huge military watch fan. Love the content any thoughts on the military using the solar variant GW-6900 ?
@@bmike679 I don’t have a definite answer, but I think it might come down cost. Solar being a little more in parts. And Pennie’s add up when it comes in buying in the 1000’s. That’s my only thought on why. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hi there. Want to chime in on my thoughts regarding the "GW" solar variant. As far as I know (which is the reason I continue to use the DW-6900 and have continued to since it first came out in the 90's), is because the countdown timer on the solar lacks seconds countdown programming. The solar version allows you to set/adjust only hours and minutes for the countdown timer as opposed to hours/minutes/seconds on the original "DW" non solar variant. Other than that I'm sure the convenience of solar charging is nice.
@@wwolf5670wow thank you for the reply great points makes sense 💪🏻
@@bmike679 you're welcome. UA-cam suggested a few comparison videos to me after I watched this video. I took a quick look and it appears at least the latest version of the solar version has a world time function too. There might be even more features. The DW/battery one is pretty bare bones but does the job!
Wore SUUNTO in the military. Now wearing Garmin Tactix 7 Pro Ballistic.
Very nice, I have sunnto, have not done a review on it yet. Saw a lot of Garmins warn by the infantry guys. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@DivingIntoWatches-jb5ri legs wear Garmin? prolly because maps and nav.
Tough solar. All the durability, reliability and functions without battery anxiety.
It is a great watch. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Well, it is embarrassing..
I served, for 3 years, in a special investigations unit, and we were on civilians clothes. (Now-Please remember I joined the army age 18🙏🏻),my watch at the time was a Camel Trophy kind of field watch, and I actually thought it was cool🫣… yet it fitted my style, and the job, back than.
I truly regret not keeping it, now, many years later, after I started a collection.
Very cool. 😂 CID in the house. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Casio f-91w or one of it's variants is what i mostly see on soldiers wrists it's pretty much the only timepiece our UK equivalent of the PX store sells . Always been a G-Shock for me when on exercise or in the field and an skx for other duties.
Very nice, skx is always a good call. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Captain Willard is a OG soldiers watch,all others are pretenders!!
I have a Willard and it’s a great watch for the sure. The not sure. Move watch can be a soldiers watch from a fictional soldier lol. The turtle didn’t come out till after Vietnam, but was definitely wore later by the services. Thanks for watching and commenting.
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