The G-Shock CasiOak GA-B2100 | A Week On The Wrist

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
  • For all of those in the watch community chasing the same ol' hype pieces selling for way beyond retail price, I prescribe that you wear a G-Shock for a bit (no, I'm not a doctor, but as a self-proclaimed horologist I think I can legally get away with this). Why? Because they're just so damn fun! I was lucky enough to spend a week with the updated G-Shock CasiOak GA-B2100 and the amount of joy I experienced wearing one on my wrist far exceeded my expectations.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 314

  • @Stockholmspatriot
    @Stockholmspatriot 2 роки тому +16

    As soon as I saw Brandon in this video I smiled. My favorite "A week on the wrist" person.

  • @thesouthernwatchcollector8948
    @thesouthernwatchcollector8948 2 роки тому +349

    Ok it is Official I want Brandon as the official week on the wrist guy. He is perfect for the job . This is his third time doing a week on the wrist and every video is better than the last.👍💯🔥

  • @grantgauvreau2744
    @grantgauvreau2744 2 роки тому +5

    Best HODINKEE video in quite some time. Great job to the presenter.

  • @Tacticalwon
    @Tacticalwon 2 роки тому +12

    Loving the videos with Brandon in them, he's got a great personality, and keeps things fun while still being analytical.

  • @lucacadianalbert
    @lucacadianalbert 2 роки тому +13

    Love your video reviews Brandon. I'm a huge square fan but I didn't immediately fell in love with the CasiOak when it was first released - took me a bit of time to warm up to it but really like it. I also picked the yellow GA-B2100, which is what I'm wearing this morning. I think next we will see premium versions of the CasiOak.
    Happy Digi Hum Day! Oh - and thanks for the IG Cameo appearance - that was a pleasant surprise.

    • @dustingaddis2423
      @dustingaddis2423 2 роки тому

      Check G-Central, there's already an all-metal version in the pipeline, coming sooner than later.

    • @lucacadianalbert
      @lucacadianalbert Рік тому

      @@sriraam1010 yes you can use is as a regular watch without any Bluetooth connection.

  • @Tdr-jv2nc
    @Tdr-jv2nc 2 роки тому +5

    This is great! I love seeing more normal priced watches!

  • @rickrounds5150
    @rickrounds5150 3 місяці тому

    Hi Brandon, I love my 'yellow' too. It's different and with a positive display. The app is very good and easy to use too, never have to touch the watch. Thanks for the video.

  • @deanwaller8283
    @deanwaller8283 9 місяців тому

    Bought this exact one,and changed the strap and bezel for a black one,it's absolutely STUNNING now, pretty much my perfect watch!

    • @ABC-cd7de
      @ABC-cd7de 5 місяців тому

      Which bezel and strap did you use?

  • @GeminiTM
    @GeminiTM 2 місяці тому

    Just got this watch today. Love it.

  • @randallk2556
    @randallk2556 2 роки тому +1

    Great guy Brandon fresh addition to the team

  • @Hiluxtaco
    @Hiluxtaco 2 роки тому +2

    Love my G-Shocks...

  • @f1hotrod527
    @f1hotrod527 Рік тому

    They are like the SNK-800 series. Cheap, but fun as hell. Watches is a new hobby to me, and my collection has probably grown too fast. But I find, that I like watch brands that have history and great design, and don't care about the snob or cost factor. I am a full fledged Seikopath, and just love their designs, and can afford them. I have all 4 colors of the SNK-800, I have my 4th Land Tortoise on the way, a Dress KX, Some Skagens I have from 20 years ago, and orient Kumasu, my grandfathers Longines, and my fathers 1970's UFO Seiko. I am really excited that I have the green version of this Casio on the way. Like my Seiko's, I just love the style of these watches. They are unique (I don't consider them a royal Oak inspiration). Ohh and I am going down the modding rabbit hole, and have all the parts from Namoki to build a 36mm explorer homage, and planning future builds. You can really go down a rabbit hole with this hobby.

  • @bhyat
    @bhyat 2 роки тому +1

    BEEN waiting for this vid

  • @arvindbachoe
    @arvindbachoe 2 роки тому +9

    Would be great if they produce this in the small size too. 🔥

    • @maomao180
      @maomao180 2 роки тому +3

      They do

    • @arvindbachoe
      @arvindbachoe 2 роки тому

      @@maomao180 Not in these colours and with solar & bluetooth...

    • @youwebz
      @youwebz 2 роки тому

      Nah

  • @ivanrivera57
    @ivanrivera57 2 роки тому

    First time commenting on this channel. LOVED everything about this video! The styling, filming and the retro synthesizer music!!! Subscribing now :)

  • @bestboy897
    @bestboy897 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent vid very pleasant to watch 😁

  • @dumpnchase
    @dumpnchase 2 роки тому +1

    I love this watch. I have 5 variations.

  • @chapin2864
    @chapin2864 2 роки тому

    That green one is so nice

  • @ArnelZapataJr
    @ArnelZapataJr 2 роки тому

    I got the blue one, hopefully they make a grey version in the future!

  • @UncleSkiBum
    @UncleSkiBum 2 роки тому +2

    This dude is great another vote from me to have him do more. And yes yellow is super cool

  • @keithlawty2414
    @keithlawty2414 2 роки тому +1

    Love the original CasioOak I already have. My only want for this watch would be a second hand/second wheel. Great watch.
    Will this new variant end up in the want list; maybe.

  • @Brew2point0
    @Brew2point0 2 роки тому

    Closest I'll get to owning a Royal Oak and might actually use it as a sports watch.

  • @AlexBaldwinFTW
    @AlexBaldwinFTW Рік тому

    What an excellent video - subscribed

  • @LambentOrt
    @LambentOrt 2 роки тому

    G-Shock ftw!

  • @iglooproductions
    @iglooproductions Рік тому +1

    A bright blue dial would make this watch look way more cool. Gshock just doesn’t get it.

  • @larsstougaard7097
    @larsstougaard7097 2 роки тому +1

    Great guy

  • @stefanoceriani
    @stefanoceriani 2 роки тому

    Bought. Let's see!

  • @guitar91esp
    @guitar91esp 2 роки тому

    Casi'Yolk' for the win

  • @calvinchann1996
    @calvinchann1996 2 роки тому

    I chose the yellow as well. It’s for those who don’t care what other people think.

  • @enginbora
    @enginbora 3 місяці тому

    The black dial should have been orange (yellow watch)

  • @nshon7
    @nshon7 2 роки тому

    I chose the blue version (GA-B2100-2A) because the yellow kind of hides the octagonal shape and seems round to my eyes

  • @troubauk
    @troubauk Рік тому +1

    A friend had twice water seeping into them. Maybe not as good as advertised

  • @TheEnabler-WXR
    @TheEnabler-WXR Рік тому

    VAGABOND IS TRULY A GREAT MANGA

  • @jeanmichaelarchbold4446
    @jeanmichaelarchbold4446 Рік тому

    First time watching this channel, not a fan of the first thing you see is an ad

  • @peteanddrake4242
    @peteanddrake4242 2 роки тому +1

    I called Hodinkee today to buy a $7K watch and they hung up on me because I would not leave a message and wait for a "remote" person to call me back.

  • @jw999
    @jw999 Рік тому

    Will wait for the titanium model...

  • @arnebucher7317
    @arnebucher7317 2 роки тому +270

    I love that Brandon isn´t taking the hobby too seriously, but just serious enough. As many have said before me, he should be your dedicated "Week On The Wrist" guy.

    • @SteveFWatches
      @SteveFWatches 2 роки тому +4

      100% and using real life practical daily wear broll

    • @bestboy897
      @bestboy897 2 роки тому

      For real

    • @cestmoi2681
      @cestmoi2681 2 роки тому

      wrong. "serious" is not an adverb.

  • @drebux
    @drebux 2 роки тому +161

    I never comment on the Hodinkee vids, but you all need to keep this dude making these videos. He's a breath of fresh air in watch videos.

    • @faizalputra559
      @faizalputra559 2 роки тому

      agree no more, me either never commented on youtube vids. not this time. just bcs, who else could handle gold speedmaster and yellow gshock as good as him.

  • @SoCalWatchReviews
    @SoCalWatchReviews 2 роки тому +85

    Brandon is the man and should be the official “Week on the wrist” guy! Keep up the amazing work brother 👏

  • @SteveFWatches
    @SteveFWatches 2 роки тому +48

    We got Brandon back! Yes!! Anyone else see that Grand Seiko Easter egg? 0:56

    • @DickieDuong
      @DickieDuong 2 роки тому +2

      Yes! But only thing is the sbgw289 is the perfect 9s64 GS manual wind 😉

  • @TheGunDude
    @TheGunDude 2 роки тому +59

    Brandon is seriously the best. Every video he makes is shot perfectly, edited perfectly? Scripted perfectly, subtle jokes here and there but 100% passion.

  • @alejandrolopez4442
    @alejandrolopez4442 2 роки тому +35

    Brandon is the best! Doesn't take himself very seriously but is passionate at what he does 👍We need more of him!

  • @davidwarburton8890
    @davidwarburton8890 2 роки тому +11

    Never thought I would wear mine more than my German and Swiss automatics, but i do.

  • @JJJosh949
    @JJJosh949 2 роки тому +4

    The yellow g shock always reminds me of Coldplay.

  • @jason_jay3868
    @jason_jay3868 2 роки тому +14

    Hey HODINKEE! Keep the videos from Brandon coming 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @lensoprezole5322
    @lensoprezole5322 Рік тому +2

    01:23 the cringe moment 😶

  • @Sandman.68.
    @Sandman.68. Рік тому +5

    Got a yellow for my 54th birthday , love it . ♥️

  • @janson2911
    @janson2911 2 роки тому +7

    The vagabond manga just put you on one of my favorite watch journalist ever

  • @ZombieGavinS
    @ZombieGavinS Рік тому +7

    Yellow is definitely the best colour in the range 😍

  • @djcarlo
    @djcarlo 2 роки тому +6

    Brandon is great! Glad to see him on this channel!

  • @BetterTodaywithJasonCruz
    @BetterTodaywithJasonCruz 2 роки тому +15

    Brandon's the best thing that's happened to Hodinkee in a while

  • @gregbarry5875
    @gregbarry5875 Рік тому +1

    "...with solar I probably change the battery less often..." I stopped listening after that.

  • @NJames-dh6kz
    @NJames-dh6kz 11 місяців тому +1

    Pair the yellow gshock with your yellow Crocks and take your fashion game to the next level.

  • @Peskarik
    @Peskarik Рік тому +5

    got the Yellow Casioak myself, on 35% discount. It is THE best color for this watch (also because this is the only one that has clearly visible white hour indices). Solar makes it virtually maintenance-free and bluetooth connection makes setting all function way easier and quicker than using tiny buttons on the watch itself. Everyone should have a CASIO Casioak in their collection!

  • @paulpah4717
    @paulpah4717 2 роки тому +8

    Awesome work Brandon! Quickly becoming my favorite UA-cam watch content producer! Great filmography and fun approach to watch collecting

  • @kylec7924
    @kylec7924 2 роки тому +4

    Hodinkee insurance, this is getting out of control lol

  • @dmccoyny
    @dmccoyny 2 роки тому +5

    Totally agree. I'm a G-Shock guy for sure. I replaced my beat-up DW5600E w/ a GWB5600BC this past winter, and I love it! It has every feature under the sun, and yet not too pricey, lightweight, and tough. It's a watch I can throw on and not think about until I need it. And it goes with everything since it's all black.

  • @guscrossing
    @guscrossing 2 роки тому +3

    They took away the day indicator. You can display the day digitally but not with the date at the same time (I think).

  • @swizzmamba8912
    @swizzmamba8912 2 роки тому +3

    Brandon with the facts! Yellow is best 💛

  • @calvinshere
    @calvinshere 2 роки тому +7

    no! the sbgw289 is the best! on an unrelated note, i do adore my casioak, the peace of mind that comes with wearing it is unparalleled tbh

    • @BrandonMenancio
      @BrandonMenancio 2 роки тому +2

      I agree! That pink little darling is gorgeous 😍

  • @evandrocosta1393
    @evandrocosta1393 2 роки тому +5

    Thinking about buying one since i already have 2 Casioaks, the First ones in Black and the Metal one, but boy i love this yellow one...

    • @evandrocosta1393
      @evandrocosta1393 Рік тому

      @@sriraam1010 yes, you can change the time on the watch. It’s very easy. Dual time even if you like.

  • @Theo-ul8qm
    @Theo-ul8qm 2 роки тому +5

    Love the video! I will say that if I were to get a gshock, I’m very tempted to get this one. I like the fact that it’s on the thinner side, and the design is great.
    I think its only competition is really other casios. Some of the Edifice line I think would appeal to people who are looking at this watch. Or maybe some of the larger citizens.

  • @LJImutan
    @LJImutan 2 роки тому +3

    I have a few GA2100s. All red, all grey, white with black face, and the GMA2100 metal one. Got the yellow GAB2100 and it’s probably my favorite one. Fun retro vibe as the classic yellow DW5600

  • @kingjgregory
    @kingjgregory 2 роки тому +6

    Brandon is the the man.

  • @aussieexpat
    @aussieexpat 2 роки тому +1

    moonswatch is not good. It's terrible quality and fragile. I got one, it's not worth msrp.

  • @eddylozanomusic
    @eddylozanomusic 2 роки тому +2

    Well shoot now I want one. 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @sadi-m1
    @sadi-m1 11 місяців тому +1

    The resin material which is given a yellow color is very good, because the bezel is denser than the black color which easily stretches, but the yellow strap always makes a clicking sound...

  • @thesubculturegeek
    @thesubculturegeek 2 роки тому +2

    Great job showing Slam Dunk and Vagabond in the video. Great manga series and not very well known in the west.

  • @clintonleonard5187
    @clintonleonard5187 3 місяці тому +1

    The yellow is such a good color

  • @alexguilbert5287
    @alexguilbert5287 2 роки тому +4

    Once again Brandon providing that breath of fresh air Hodinkee desperately needed. Give this man more air time!!

  • @ams914
    @ams914 2 роки тому +2

    Still not cooler than the square G's!!! I picked up a lime green "move." Only thing it is lacking is solar, which seems kind of crazy considering that it's meant to be paired to your phone for distance and step tracking ETC. But do I really care about swapping a battery once every two years? Nope.

  • @JogieGlenMait16
    @JogieGlenMait16 2 роки тому +1

    The dude just sniffed a flower...

  • @ugabrew
    @ugabrew 2 роки тому +4

    Nice work Brandon! I hope to see more of you on this channel.

  • @joshsteuterman2363
    @joshsteuterman2363 2 роки тому +3

    Great video! This video is not too serious and I like that. Keep this guy doing shows!!

  • @johnseeger9083
    @johnseeger9083 2 роки тому +2

    Sometimes a guy just wants to have fun. Absolutely!

  • @lpcc249
    @lpcc249 2 роки тому +1

    Does the new Bluetooth 2100 straps and case fit the old 2100 ? The height of the case is 0.1 mm thicker in the new one but I don’t think that should stop it from fitting. Has anyone tried this ?

  • @tonyluong6783
    @tonyluong6783 Рік тому +1

    Best gshock review vid I’ve seen man. Keep it up. You just got a new subscriber

  • @earlfoss99
    @earlfoss99 2 роки тому +2

    This short made me appreciate the G Shock for the first time.

  • @NeilDas
    @NeilDas 2 роки тому +1

    No mention of the day indicator being changed to the battery indicator

  • @Trip2Shiesty
    @Trip2Shiesty 5 місяців тому

    My job uniform is navy blue & im bout to get the navy blue one next these are great for work too

  • @MedTrabelsi-xl4sg
    @MedTrabelsi-xl4sg Рік тому +1

    Yellow is 🔥🔥🔥

  • @khazelnut
    @khazelnut Рік тому +1

    Can you still tell the day of the week on this updated version? That's in my opinion a lot more useful than knowing the power reserve or the mode you're in.

  • @ShizAudi
    @ShizAudi 2 роки тому +3

    This guy is the best hodinkee presenter…by far

  • @ignacioarienza
    @ignacioarienza 2 роки тому +2

    Epic review, great job Brandon!!

  • @leejenkinson5521
    @leejenkinson5521 Рік тому

    why do the hands on the YELLOW look bigger and better. I personally prefer the yellow, may be the premium colour had something to do with it being designed for the construction industry to begin with, before they then decided to add extra colours.

  • @anguspodgorney1969
    @anguspodgorney1969 5 місяців тому

    Just picked up the FC7, the party model that’s white with multicolors. Pretty pleased with my decision.

  • @statuswan
    @statuswan 2 роки тому +1

    Grand Seiko Easter egg 😂

  • @obvdiego
    @obvdiego 2 роки тому +1

    Good video. Went to buy yellow and sold out :(

  • @felipefabricioromera
    @felipefabricioromera 7 місяців тому

    One question… why do you say casioak instead of casio? I'm here from Brazil

  • @kulgrubu
    @kulgrubu Рік тому

    why is the interior not yellow?I wish they did swap covers

  • @0388nemo
    @0388nemo 2 роки тому +8

    Love to see Brandon here, at Hodinkee. although Brandon does not update his channel anymore. It is good to see him present his work at Hodinkee.

  • @bubblewrapvillain
    @bubblewrapvillain 2 роки тому

    This watch is super squeaky. The resin is really bad. Felt like a cheap toy. Returned it because of that.

  • @onewatchatatime3449
    @onewatchatatime3449 2 роки тому +9

    Great video. I never liked the casioak until this new yellow colour way with tough solar and Bluetooth as well! I’m sold. Brandon is a great contributor

  • @cameronbowers5842
    @cameronbowers5842 2 роки тому +2

    This dude is awesome, please keep him as the guy for these videos.

  • @Marc_prime
    @Marc_prime 2 роки тому +1

    Nice overview, would have appreciated more info on the Bluetooth functionality. It also looks like this model loses the Day function, seems disappointing.

  • @IgorBagayev
    @IgorBagayev Місяць тому

    Why it wasn't named G-Shoak is beyond my understanding

  • @HolographicSweater
    @HolographicSweater Рік тому

    i bet if you hit that with a hockey puck it would break

  • @indranilpaul9577
    @indranilpaul9577 2 роки тому +1

    Loved the yellow watch and also the Naruto wall-frame back.

  • @catcancrunch7260
    @catcancrunch7260 День тому

    This yellow variant is just funky cool 😎

  • @scottmichels2260
    @scottmichels2260 Рік тому +1

    Great video and it gave me the courage to purchase the yellow even though my wife and kids told me I would look like a child. Maybe I do... but I love the watch, it's a mood brightener like this review. Also song was so familiar. Could it be an instrument version of of Flight of the Concordes "Inner City Pressure?"

    • @sriraam1010
      @sriraam1010 Рік тому +1

      Hey, I'm thinking to buy this watch and have a question- Can we set/change the time in watch itself instead of going through phone. I just want to use it like a normal watch without any connection to bluetooth. Will the time still keep up?