⚠️ RANGEMAN IMPINGEMENT PROBLEM ⚠️
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- Опубліковано 11 бер 2024
- NOTE: I do not know if the stuff I found was stripped threads or adhesive (like Loktite.)
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The screws that hold the band on seemed loose to me so I pulled out the Leatherman ARC to snuggie them up and the bottom screws kept spinning. Uh-oh.
You see what I found when I took the screws off!
What was that shredded cheesing looking stuff? I'm not 100% sure. Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
I think what's happening is that when the band splays out under pressure the scapula causes the band to push down on the screws which cause them to back out and strip the threads. That's my theory. But I'm low I.Q. so it may either be incorrect or stated in such a dumb way that it is perceived as being incorrect by average I.Q. individuals.
Stay tuned for updates. Look at the comments as people correct me and maybe someone will check in who knows what he is talking about.
Interesting. I have some of the newer models as well. While many of the features are impressive with Bluetooth etc, I still prefer my older models for true performance. The 5600, 6900, GD-120, original 9400, etc.
I noticed that one of the screws on my GBD200 had started to spin. You answered my question. Too bad that the counter assembly is just plastic vs a sturdier steel binding barrel design which might avert both the impingement and string cheeze problems. Perhaps th
Hi Jim, this reminds me of a similar structural problem that the first gen rangeman has, the plastic that hold the strap in place is too weak, so overstretching the band to make the watch sit flat can cause the plastic to break. It happend with my watch and casio didn't take responsibility for the structural flaw, despite this happening to others as well. I would say the outcome of your situation will be the same. Thanks for the videos, keep up the amazing work👍
I modified mine with 16mm to 22mm strap converters and had to use 2mm drill widen the holes in the collar of the watch. And replaced them with Trex 2 collar screws. Then added a 22mm nylon Velcro strap
It looks like casio are losing the plot over the latest few years the quality is going down and the price up I don't think a will be buying any more of the new models they Should take a step back words and also do more field testing before releasing new models
How many people actually use g-shocks to the extend that you do? Don't get me wrong but if you want to hammer a nail you use a hammer, right?
The newest Casio - the worst Casio. Period.
That’s what happens when a company decides to follow the rest of the companies that are trying stuff they shouldn’t when the my already have proven/reliable systems. I’ve been rocking my trusty Rangeman GW-9400 for three years now and it is an awesome watch with an awesome built quality. Bests regards from a Venezuelan follower in Panama!
I have this model and yes the band does have play but as for the actual screw it doesn’t move at all. Does your band screws have play or is it just the circle surrounding the screw that have play?
Even though the ''official'' strap adapter for that Rangeman doesn't exist, I'm pretty sure that some of Jays and Kays adapters should fit inside, some nice probably 24 mm strap, and problem solved. Another screws from another model also isn't a bad idea. In general, it's really a bad situation to put 60-70-80 USD in order to save the watch which is already about 500 USD.....to improve it yes, to save it no. It seems like the rubber from that Rangeman is made of a chewing gum.
The problem is come from the construction of the strap holder i think,it's placed in the middle of the watch,the other watches has placed in the four corners of the hard case and the screws has ability to gets deeper in the plastic,in this case only the threads on the screws(what is very short) holds all weight and pressure and slowly eats the threads in the plastic
Seems like they used hard plastic to screw the bolts and not metal and the plastic is worn out
Unfortunate, Casio is generally known for quality for price. I think I have one that's been sitting in a watch box for 10years and is still doing it's thing.
All that pulling and chemicals from previous videos probably hasn't helped 😅. Mine seems fine. Wonder what Casio would have to say about yours.
Metal screwed into plastic was a bad design choice. They wanted the appearance of heavy duty lug screws but didn’t want to use the lug screw/threaded metal collar pairings that Suunto and Garmin use.
what do you do for work?
The Rangegarbage is a failure. I still wear my GPR B1000 and never had this issue with the strap bolts.
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I guess there was locktite or glue on there and you should not have unscrewed it. Once you unscrew or tighten it the threading is worn out. Not uncommon for screws directly into plastic.
I wear mine for several weeks for pretty much anything, including work. I m a plumber. No issues at all