I was not wearing any watch for so many years since I got my first mobile phone. Just ordered the same model after watching you review. It's gonna be my first g shock ever. Thanks for a great video.
I recently got this watch after eyeing for some time now, and I have to say, it's a beautiful watch. I absolutely love it. It's probably the best G-Shock one can get. I may end up wearing it more than the GW-M5610U, which I happen to own as well.
After collecting around 13+ gshocks, I've finally gotten around to getting the GW6900. Definitely impressed even when compared to other models A true OG staple for sure!
I remember very well as a kid watching mi2 and how cool the dw6900 looked on tom cruise or years later when bradley cooper wore the dw6600 in american sniper this design always stood its ground no matter where it was used I think it is the definitive g shock
I bought a Casio G-SHOCK GW-6900NASA24-1 about a week ago, and I love that thing. But because it's a limited-edition version, I bought a used GW-6900 on eBay for $50 including shipping and tax to use as either a beater or mod piece. The NASA one can be the one I wear to casual or maybe even some formal events.
Man I love mine! Has damage from sparks from welding(dingle berries), I’ve gotten motor oil on it, I’ve swam with it several times, gone fishing, banged it around at work and none of it fazes it. It’s finally getting a nice patina on it, I own several Seiko and citizen divers, a couple of omegas but I always find myself throwing this bad boy on
Lol welding dingle berries! Mine does too! It’s going on 9 years, two batteries, three resin wristbands, one resin bezel replacement, and it’s STILL GOING!
I have two DW6900s and they've been the best watches of my last decade. Didn't buy others for about 10 years. Then got a Casio Royale. Lol Not solar, but now I wish one was.
Great review! This helped me decide on finally pulling the trigger on this watch which is my first G Shock. I think it offers so much value for the price. Thanks for this video.👍
Good stuff! I've owned a couple different Casio watches since highschool, mainly the mudman, and 2 dw5600 models. While those are great, they all have quartz movements. I wanted something that would be able to tell the time without needing a better change every decade or so, so I decided on this. I think because I'm in college, the one watch will be all I need, so the fact that it's solar powered is a huge plus. I'm a big g-shock fan so this was a no-brainer.
These are very difficult to find in the UK so I have one coming from Amazon US. I don't get why these come in the basic box as they have quite a high spec compared to others that come in the tin but as you said, it's what's inside that counts.
Years later... Those are the exact three models I'm trying to choose between right now. Just beginning my career as a commercial truck driver and need a reliable tool watch. Any advice from someone who's owned all three would be helpful. Thanks!
@@Shade-y8m GD-350: Positive points: -has an excellent module with big digits, -vibe alarm can be a plus, it can be used for the hourly signal, the timer and the alarms. -Excellent LED illumination. -1 button timer start. Negative points: -it is roughly the same size as a GW-6900, but it has more sharp edges, so it catches on sleeves during colder days. -no Tough Solar, no Multiband 6. GW-6900: Positive points: -Tough Solar, Multiband 6, so set and forget. Battery will last you for +15 years if you treat it well. -Sleeker design, wears comfortably. -Classic design Negative points: -The strap is too bulky for the watch, I suggest putting it on a strap from the 5600 series. -EL light, nice green glow, but weaker in light output. -smaller digits. -no current time in stopwatch or timer modes Never owned a GW-9400, I can only tell you it is a bit bigger than the aforementioned watches, and has way more features.
Thanks for the video. Got mine second hand and only replaced the battery for a new one. I know it's self charging but the battery level sometimes went from hi to charge for no reason whatsoever and performs now as it should. Now the G-Shock addiction starts to kick in as i'm looking for a GW-9300 (Multiband 6 version) or a GW-9400!
Nice. I have the Rangeman GW-9400 and it was great. I had a problem with it now it's not working, that is a side issue. I still highly recommend it. As my one was a gift, I can't bring myself to forking out for another one I went for the G-5600UE tough Solar, but very small from my Rangeman. Now considering getting this G-6900 Tough Solar as similar size to my Rangeman minus the triple sensor. I think I would be happy with it as it has all the core features I want. Anyway, enjoy your new watch!
Enjoyed this review. Thanks for posting. Great camera and presentation. I'm on the fence, I will either go with this watch or or the 5610 solar square. 3rd runner up is the 5600 (non solar).
The 5600’s definitely have their place and have that legendary squared look which is unmistakable. You really can’t wrong either way but you know the one that I like...especially at the current price. Thanks a lot for watching and for the awesome feedback!
Good point, but glad those features are still in there. Would love to see a limited run of this watch someday with more detail on the case-back and maybe an upgraded band. Thanks for your feedback!
Hi guys.I own a GD-X6900MC-1ER since 4 Days now.Mi first G Shock.Love that Thing.Somebody know why the Auto Light is turning off automatically after a while?!is that a kind of Energy saving/sleep Mode?
Seb W Not certain but it very well could be a power save issue causing this... the only thing I found in the manual: “auto light switch operates only when available light is below a certain level. It does not turn on the backlight under bright light.” Either way, make sure yours has been fully charged before troubleshooting. Good luck & and thanks for watching!
I just got mine today. gw-6900cf. The strap is different. Its resin like yours but it is smaller. With more holes. I'm plugged into the 7th hole. Usually im in the 4th hole. Why is that? Anyone know?
As far as I know, the final 2019 NIST budget preserved funding and thankfully that 60kHz time code signal is still going strong (just sync’d a few hours ago at 12:04 AM)
Joseph A Are you by chance trying to sync manually? Make sure it’s set to auto-sync and leave the watch out at night. I’m a lot closer to Colorado than you (North America’s tower located near Ft. Collins,Co) but you still should be able to sync in FL. Auto-sync will attempt update on the hour from 12 -5am daily. Hope that helps.
Joseph A Sorry to hear it’s not syncing...You may be experiencing some sort of interference and if so troubleshooting may not be too much fun. I would ensure the watch is away from any transmitting electronics and perhaps near a window...might even try unplugging any wireless routers or phones overnight just to see. Keep me posted, best of luck!
I know this is old but as someone else living in Florida I had a hard time getting it to sync. The secret for me was to wear it to bed. Sounds crazy but it worked every time. Mine had never synced since the day I bought it and I tried everything. Then I fell asleep with it one night and noticed the next morning the time was right and no longer in Daylight saving mode…I checked and sure enough it showed it synced over night. Maybe this will help you but it has been the trick for me. It now syncs every night I wear it between midnight and 20mins after midnight without fail.
I wish Casio will make a luxury variant of this GW-6900, incorporating a titanium screwback case, carbon fibre strap and case, a clear high-end negative display and some cool function incorporated in the seconds "wheel".
I had a 7900 for a while and went back to the 6900. I think it comes down to personal preference and wrist shape. The 6900 just sits better on my wrist, but my all time favorite is the GW5000-1jf.
@@JaxWatchesandEDC I've had the GW-7900 and still the GW-6900. The GW-7900 was too bulky, although it had moonphase and tide-function. As it was the rare yellow version i sold it and eventually got the GW-9300 with MB6 and carbon strap. But i still prefer my GW-6900 and will gladly buy another Yellow version of it.
Yeah , it’s really look awesome the gw7900 . Now I have the gwm5610 it’s great watch ! It’s look interesting for square bezel , it’s something different.. but I’m disappointed for buttons cuz it’s hard to press , if u wake up in the middle of the night , it’s a war to press the buttons.. The screen it’s is not very visible.. but it’s very tough.. I used the square gshock in many place , I hit him for many times , I make the watch with diesel , paint ... the solution for cleaning oils paint .. it’s it’s look so great , except the band .. u can see the scratches..now I think to buy the gwm7900 , I hear from many emergency workers, it’s the best deal with that .. how u think ?
@@CocoCoco-zj9jt the band on the gw-7900 (in the pics I’ve seen) looks pretty smooth and doesn’t have a lot of pattern to it so not sure how it would hold up over time hiding heavy wear & tear. I’m sure it will do great and now I really want one :) cheers!
Just bought it.. GW 6900.. Love it.. Its sick. I'm getting addicted to these. Gshocks....
I was not wearing any watch for so many years since I got my first mobile phone. Just ordered the same model after watching you review. It's gonna be my first g shock ever. Thanks for a great video.
I recently got this watch after eyeing for some time now, and I have to say, it's a beautiful watch. I absolutely love it. It's probably the best G-Shock one can get. I may end up wearing it more than the GW-M5610U, which I happen to own as well.
After collecting around 13+ gshocks, I've finally gotten around to getting the GW6900. Definitely impressed even when compared to other models
A true OG staple for sure!
Bought one last week. Love this watch and isn’t too big. It’s got everything I need in a watch
I remember very well as a kid watching mi2 and how cool the dw6900 looked on tom cruise or years later when bradley cooper wore the dw6600 in american sniper
this design always stood its ground no matter where it was used
I think it is the definitive g shock
Im just getting into the watch game and these G shocks are really what pulled me in.
TechNick G-Shock’s are hard to beat, cheers!
I bought a Casio G-SHOCK GW-6900NASA24-1 about a week ago, and I love that thing. But because it's a limited-edition version, I bought a used GW-6900 on eBay for $50 including shipping and tax to use as either a beater or mod piece. The NASA one can be the one I wear to casual or maybe even some formal events.
Man I love mine! Has damage from sparks from welding(dingle berries), I’ve gotten motor oil on it, I’ve swam with it several times, gone fishing, banged it around at work and none of it fazes it. It’s finally getting a nice patina on it, I own several Seiko and citizen divers, a couple of omegas but I always find myself throwing this bad boy on
Gallardo Alex Thanks for watching!
Lol welding dingle berries! Mine does too! It’s going on 9 years, two batteries, three resin wristbands, one resin bezel replacement, and it’s STILL GOING!
I just picked up a second hand one for 40€.
It looks well used, but still works perfectly.
Solid timepiece, one of the classic G-Shocls.
@@scottl5910 2 betteries? You must have the old model without tough solar right?
@@folksurvival bought mine in 2011. No solar charging.
I have two DW6900s and they've been the best watches of my last decade. Didn't buy others for about 10 years.
Then got a Casio Royale. Lol
Not solar, but now I wish one was.
I've been a fan of G-Shock squares for a long time but I just got a GW-6900 and I absolutely love it.
Absolutely agree, thanks for watching!
I noticed the 6900 has daylight saving time but it works fine with the automatic time changes I don't think you needed the EST on
That’s a good point.. I’m guessing that DST is there as an option for manual offline timekeeping. Thanks so much for tuning in!
Just ordered one tonight to replace my old 5600 which is crumbling apart. Expecting to love it.
Cool, keep us posted on how it does for you, thanks for watching!
The 6900 is a legend and has appeared in many movies too!
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@@uuuultra your a dumbas
You're probably referring to the DW6900 basically same appearance minus the features
@@uuuultraSpeed. It’s on at the moment…
@@Soggz7785 Speed has GW5600...
Just received mine and I am head over hill for it. It's a simple yet powerful watch to have. G-Shock are the best!
Head over heels...
Great review! This helped me decide on finally pulling the trigger on this watch which is my first G Shock. I think it offers so much value for the price. Thanks for this video.👍
Awesome watch, you’re gonna love it! Thanks for watching
With vibe alarm, this would be the perfect G.
Module 3179 was good but not perfect, stop watch limited by 24h and no seconds set in countdown timer.
Thanks for the in depth review I just purchased one new on amazon for $88 bucks
A real man's watch
Good stuff! I've owned a couple different Casio watches since highschool, mainly the mudman, and 2 dw5600 models. While those are great, they all have quartz movements. I wanted something that would be able to tell the time without needing a better change every decade or so, so I decided on this. I think because I'm in college, the one watch will be all I need, so the fact that it's solar powered is a huge plus. I'm a big g-shock fan so this was a no-brainer.
I got his watch 7 years ago and it still works today. However 7 years ago it came in the case
Juan Serrano good stuff, great to hear it’s holding up. Thanks for watching!
waiting for mine in the mail. I can't wait to wear mine
I have this watch from 2015 and works perfect.
Just getting into G-shocks, I've got the GW9400-3 but I've been looking at this guy lately. Great video man
G-Shocks are awesome, I need to check out another GW9400 very soon....Thanks for watching!
These are very difficult to find in the UK so I have one coming from Amazon US. I don't get why these come in the basic box as they have quite a high spec compared to others that come in the tin but as you said, it's what's inside that counts.
Such a great all around watch, I’m sure you’re going to love it… thanks for watching!
The GD-350 is a good watch mate and the 6900! I just bought a Rangeman 9400 and I'm loving it...
Years later... Those are the exact three models I'm trying to choose between right now. Just beginning my career as a commercial truck driver and need a reliable tool watch. Any advice from someone who's owned all three would be helpful. Thanks!
@@Shade-y8m
GD-350:
Positive points:
-has an excellent module with big digits, -vibe alarm can be a plus, it can be used for the hourly signal, the timer and the alarms.
-Excellent LED illumination.
-1 button timer start.
Negative points:
-it is roughly the same size as a GW-6900, but it has more sharp edges, so it catches on sleeves during colder days.
-no Tough Solar, no Multiband 6.
GW-6900:
Positive points:
-Tough Solar, Multiband 6, so set and forget. Battery will last you for +15 years if you treat it well.
-Sleeker design, wears comfortably.
-Classic design
Negative points:
-The strap is too bulky for the watch, I suggest putting it on a strap from the 5600 series.
-EL light, nice green glow, but weaker in light output.
-smaller digits.
-no current time in stopwatch or timer modes
Never owned a GW-9400, I can only tell you it is a bit bigger than the aforementioned watches, and has way more features.
The pushers look easier than most G-shocks.
Thanks for the video. Got mine second hand and only replaced the battery for a new one. I know it's self charging but the battery level sometimes went from hi to charge for no reason whatsoever and performs now as it should. Now the G-Shock addiction starts to kick in as i'm looking for a GW-9300 (Multiband 6 version) or a GW-9400!
Interesting to hear about the battery but glad it’s working now....G-Shocks rock!! Thanks for watching, cheers!
I have the 9400.....highly recommend, it is a beast of a watch especially with JayandKay bull bar.
Nice. I have the Rangeman GW-9400 and it was great. I had a problem with it now it's not working, that is a side issue. I still highly recommend it.
As my one was a gift, I can't bring myself to forking out for another one I went for the G-5600UE tough Solar, but very small from my Rangeman. Now considering getting this G-6900 Tough Solar as similar size to my Rangeman minus the triple sensor. I think I would be happy with it as it has all the core features I want. Anyway, enjoy your new watch!
Enjoyed this review. Thanks for posting. Great camera and presentation. I'm on the fence, I will either go with this watch or or the 5610 solar square. 3rd runner up is the 5600 (non solar).
The 5600’s definitely have their place and have that legendary squared look which is unmistakable. You really can’t wrong either way but you know the one that I like...especially at the current price. Thanks a lot for watching and for the awesome feedback!
John-Michael Kobes I have the g5600. Is my daily watch and I love it. Is my second tough solar and now I’m going to buy this gw 6900
i have this gshock since 2017, GShock built to be tough, i think mine will last longer than my life.
Gshock’s are awesome …I’m sure you will enjoy yours for many more years to come, thanks for watching!
8:13 , that was really nice
What is the case size of this gw6900. Beautiful....
50mm perfect size... Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this video.
What a great no-nonsense watch! The love the nostalgic triclops face :) Can I ask what size your wrists are?
Martin Bergersen My wrists are on the smaller side, just under 7 inches. Thanks for watching!
Is the band longer than in the dw6900?
the majority of my humble watch collection are casio's, im currently wearing my gd100ms :)
Casio’s are awesome…probably my favorite brand all-time. Thanks for tuning in!
Thanks for the vid man it helped alot!
Cheers, thanks for watching!
It's strange that the back cover doesn't say tough solar not multiband 6 like the others.
Good point, but glad those features are still in there. Would love to see a limited run of this watch someday with more detail on the case-back and maybe an upgraded band. Thanks for your feedback!
Have you ever thought about doing a SOTC?
Thx
Joseph A Hmmm, great idea, I like it...stay tuned my friend!
@@nobetagear looking forward to it..thx
Great review. Thanks.
Which is more bigger/thicker? This or gdx 6900?
I believe the GDX6900 is the thicker and larger watch by a couple of mm.
@@nobetagear thanks.🙂
Hi guys.I own a GD-X6900MC-1ER since 4 Days now.Mi first G Shock.Love that Thing.Somebody know why the Auto Light is turning off automatically after a while?!is that a kind of Energy saving/sleep Mode?
Seb W Not certain but it very well could be a power save issue causing this... the only thing I found in the manual: “auto light switch operates only when available light is below a certain level. It does not turn on the backlight under bright light.” Either way, make sure yours has been fully charged before troubleshooting. Good luck & and thanks for watching!
I have that watch too and its is very good watch
Awesome, thanks for the feedback, best wishes!
@@nobetagear you’re welcome you as well
an atomic solar powered watch for under a 100 bucks is a heck of a deal
Absolutely agree!
what the best model in dw 6900 series
The problem with this model is the band. There are big gaps at the sides of the band
The solution is a band from the 5000 series.
Didn’t like it on the original band, absolutely love it on a GW-5000 band!
@ agree with you
Great video man!
Greatly appreciated, thanks for watching!
I just got mine today. gw-6900cf. The strap is different. Its resin like yours but it is smaller. With more holes. I'm plugged into the 7th hole. Usually im in the 4th hole. Why is that? Anyone know?
What's the model number of the one you wear at the beginning, please?
GD400-9CS. Thanks for tuning in!
@@nobetagear thanks..as always, i didn't wait until the end when you told us what model the watch was..nice video, keep it up!
I've read that the syncing tower in Fort Collins Colorado was going to shut down because of defunding. Is this true?
As far as I know, the final 2019 NIST budget preserved funding and thankfully that 60kHz time code signal is still going strong (just sync’d a few hours ago at 12:04 AM)
May i ask if it is 100% authentic if i buy it in amazon? Thanks
I’ve never had any issues and prefer only buying items that are “fulfilled by Amazon” so if there are any problems, easily return or resolved.
The only thing I don’t like about this watch is that the syncing for the atomic timing feature isn’t good.
Mine syncs just fine. Nightly no issues.
Hey, quick question. Im in florida and cant seem to get reception from the tower. Do you have any issues receiving??
Thx
Joseph A Are you by chance trying to sync manually? Make sure it’s set to auto-sync and leave the watch out at night. I’m a lot closer to Colorado than you (North America’s tower located near Ft. Collins,Co) but you still should be able to sync in FL. Auto-sync will attempt update on the hour from 12 -5am daily. Hope that helps.
@@nobetagear Yes.. I have it on auto and set to NY timezone....
Joseph A Sorry to hear it’s not syncing...You may be experiencing some sort of interference and if so troubleshooting may not be too much fun. I would ensure the watch is away from any transmitting electronics and perhaps near a window...might even try unplugging any wireless routers or phones overnight just to see. Keep me posted, best of luck!
@W Jack ok. Thx. Let me know
I know this is old but as someone else living in Florida I had a hard time getting it to sync. The secret for me was to wear it to bed. Sounds crazy but it worked every time. Mine had never synced since the day I bought it and I tried everything. Then I fell asleep with it one night and noticed the next morning the time was right and no longer in Daylight saving mode…I checked and sure enough it showed it synced over night. Maybe this will help you but it has been the trick for me. It now syncs every night I wear it between midnight and 20mins after midnight without fail.
I wish Casio will make a luxury variant of this GW-6900, incorporating a titanium screwback case, carbon fibre strap and case, a clear high-end negative display and some cool function incorporated in the seconds "wheel".
I agree great watch. I have this G-shock and it's grest
Absolutely, it will always be in my collection...Thanks for watching !!
I'm really stuck on this or a GW-7900 in positive display.
I had a 7900 for a while and went back to the 6900. I think it comes down to personal preference and wrist shape. The 6900 just sits better on my wrist, but my all time favorite is the GW5000-1jf.
@@JaxWatchesandEDC I've had the GW-7900 and still the GW-6900. The GW-7900 was too bulky, although it had moonphase and tide-function. As it was the rare yellow version i sold it and eventually got the GW-9300 with MB6 and carbon strap. But i still prefer my GW-6900 and will gladly buy another Yellow version of it.
Can anyone tell me where i can order this in Germany/with shipping to Germany for a decent price?
You can set the daylight saving time and it will change automatic put it on auto for daylight savings
Great info, thanks for your feedback and for watching!
Is this still available in the market?
Absolutely, Amazon still slinging these for under $100. (Still a bargain IMHO:)
@@nobetagear the models with other colorway are hard to get specially the purple one thats under 600 usd
What’s the watch you’re wearing in this video?
The Watch I was wearing is the GD400-9CR GShock. (Here is a link to the one I purchased: amzn.to/3AINRaP ) Thanks for tuning in!
Great review!! Is it a matte finish or gloss.... Thx
Joseph A The resin material is closer to a matte finish...Thanks for watching !
Which one is better , this one or the gw-7900 ?
Very good question! I need to get the GW-7900 and do a side by side, it looks very awesome and has tide graph and moon phase features.
Yeah , it’s really look awesome the gw7900 . Now I have the gwm5610 it’s great watch ! It’s look interesting for square bezel , it’s something different.. but I’m disappointed for buttons cuz it’s hard to press , if u wake up in the middle of the night , it’s a war to press the buttons..
The screen it’s is not very visible.. but it’s very tough.. I used the square gshock in many place , I hit him for many times , I make the watch with diesel , paint ... the solution for cleaning oils paint .. it’s it’s look so great , except the band .. u can see the scratches..now I think to buy the gwm7900 , I hear from many emergency workers, it’s the best deal with that ..
how u think ?
@@CocoCoco-zj9jt the band on the gw-7900 (in the pics I’ve seen) looks pretty smooth and doesn’t have a lot of pattern to it so not sure how it would hold up over time hiding heavy wear & tear. I’m sure it will do great and now I really want one :) cheers!
I thinking to take the g-9300 , have thermo and compas , it’s more tough..
The 7900 is a lovely looking and wearing G-SHOCK.
What's your wrist size?
6 7/8”
Good watch.
Dude you sounded so stoned during this video lol
uuuultra ✔️ LoL G Shock buzz is a natural high unto itself
uuuultra ✔️ LoL G Shock buzz is a natural high unto itself
Get this or the 5610 and you'll get the best bang for your buck in the industry.
Cool 😎
Navy Seal watch!
Casio watches are good.
Absolutely agree!
you have 3179 i got the 3180 nice hahaha
Module 3180 is G6900，tough solar only no wave ceptor.
How big is your wrist, just for comparison...
On the smaller side...6-7/8”
Yeah. Apple Watch is the Most Popular but can't last long. 😁
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Every thing running good until the apple watch
Go for it fan girl.
It no a gw is a DW
The DW-6900 isn't solar and multiband 6, the GW-6900 it is.
Bro do some curls
Lol, will do, thanks man!