If Casio did this with their 40 quid illuminator range they would make a killing
@yogiyoda2 ай бұрын
@@zachvalue - huh? what model?
@yogiyoda2 ай бұрын
@@zachvalue The 2100's are g-shocks not cheap casio. And this version of the Casio cost $150. They are not $40 watches. The comment was suggesting a manga version of a cheaper watch that Casio could sell for $40
@nickwilkinson752 ай бұрын
At £139 I was a little hesitant to punt up the money to buy one (the white version). While sat in the queue on the Casio site with 350 people ahead of me, I did consider bailing. However those 350 people ahead of me and everyone else who got one (not to just sell on), were clearly onto something - now I have it in my possession, I absolutely love it! It fits well and looks incredible. Likely the first and last white watch I'll ever own. I also think as a piece of design, it will age very well indeed - largely due to how different it looks to most watches out there right now. I'd hate to scuff it, so I might venture outdoors with it in a couple of days... or years 😅
@timetowatch_francoisАй бұрын
OH 🫢 … The designer should get a medal for this version (mostly the white one) … soooooo cool! 😅 Thanks for sharing my friend.
@speeder-scout45412 ай бұрын
Six month ago I commented: “200,000 subscribers in 2025. No doubt. Deserved.” Boy, was I wrong about the year!
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR2 ай бұрын
Thank you my friend!!! It’s not been from the lack of trying!!!!
@speeder-scout45412 ай бұрын
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR You are hard-working, we know, and we thank you for that. Being a KZbinr with a specific topic, but also being entertaining and funny like a stand-up comedian, is rare and not easy to accomplish.
@Smartzenegger2 ай бұрын
@@speeder-scout4541 Can't agree with you more. Well said. :)
@thetattedpharmacist32152 ай бұрын
I’m stunned that your wife, who has often panned your watches for looking like kids watches, loves the “kiddiest” of them all 😅😂
@bogrot692 ай бұрын
That's a really cool effect. I've seen some fellow Gundam model kit builders to use that technique to paint their kits although they add shading and other colors as well. They look amazing!
@ESUNintel2 ай бұрын
Speaking of Gundam; was having random memories of different Gundam stories yesterday, and all of the sudden wondered - how awesome would it be if Casio releases a Gundam edition watch. Was even hoping I didn’t miss the drop if it ever happens.
@the.AruarianАй бұрын
They’ve actually released a good number of official Gundam G-Shocks over the years! Some of them look wearable, too. 😁 I own the red CasiOak and have always seen it as a unofficial Red Comet signature.
@greamespens14602 ай бұрын
I have a yellow GBA 2100 and it's going black at the edges, thinking of using a black marker to make a similar effect
@SaibaKeiosu2 ай бұрын
the box is 'boring' because it's the style of manga panels *before* you draw in them kind of like a "you are the artist"/"you create the stories with this watch" motif
@johnstyron65432 ай бұрын
Fun, colorful and approved by the wife!!! That’s three ✨ stars!!! What more could you ask for!!!! 🤠
@ahha63042 ай бұрын
if that one has Solar I'd be in trouble
@G-rig69692 ай бұрын
Solar and bluetooth is a must from now on.
@ahha63042 ай бұрын
@@G-rig6969 I don't really mind Bluetooth since it's synch with Phone time not Time website
@Memmaao2 ай бұрын
It will be a Watch till the end of times without BT and solar.
@G-rig69692 ай бұрын
You're paying a lot for the novelty and colourway, and a negative display. I think they are cool, but wouldn't get one until they are a normal price (but even then may not bother when they are very common).
@Moshikokotashima2 ай бұрын
I gotta say I'm very thankful to G-shock watches spicifically the GBD H-2000 "which is one of the smaller G-shocks" becasue after wearing it for almost 5 months not only it helped me excersie more but now all my automatic watches seem exreamly skinny and small which is how i want them to feel on my wrist. Before wearing G-shock i always thought they are too big and uncomfortable on wrist, now for the first time it feel like im putting on a second layer of skin dont even feel it on my wrist thanks to how giant G-shocks are 😂😂😂
@garethsigrist87142 ай бұрын
These watches are crazy! They almost don’t look real! I love the look but probably wouldn’t be something I could pull off. I love that they exist though! Thanks to Gavin for lending in another limited edition for us to have a gander at. Awesome show as always MWC!
@andrewd75862 ай бұрын
I bought the blue one Russ & wearing it now! Its definitely my favourite G-Shock!🥰 Aside from my Casioaks… AE1200WH…Mudman…F91W… Well ok I like it!🤣👍🏼
@gazzertrn2 ай бұрын
Diffrent , well diffrent . Clever design .
@gadgetbeaconАй бұрын
You're doing some of the best watch reviews lately! Perfect mix of useful information & opinion with solid footage and humor
@MrShoryuken12 ай бұрын
Love these, the execution isn't quite up there with the D1 Milano Sketch but still very fun.
@Ricelord42 ай бұрын
As someone who reads manga and watches anime, I dig the look. But with it being limited, I'm probably not going to see one at retail prices anytime soon. I guess I'll have to settle for my white Baby-G BGD-560-7 for now. 😅
@KudoYoung2 ай бұрын
These are cool as heck. I have a 5610u, A168, and an F91w. I’m always battling myself in my brain as it’s hard to convince myself if I need to or not.
@Oddzilla512 ай бұрын
I really like the Casioak. Spiffy watch. I just wish I could find more with a positive display. The darker display is a little too hard to read for these older eyes, but it's a great watch.
@rickardo5222 ай бұрын
Great vid as always, but I'm pretty sure there isn't a CasiOak with solar and multi band 6, let alone for under £150, but there are versions with solar and Bluetooth.
@TheNunakun2 ай бұрын
The missus' comment caught me more offguard than the watches themselves!
@kapooktu2 ай бұрын
I really hope that they would do something like this with the square Gs. I would absolutely buy it in a heartbeat.
@leonvanderlinden69292 ай бұрын
The ga-b2100-1aer must be the best, legible lcd, tough solar and bluetooth connectivity. Wear mine regularly.
@saichandra776225 күн бұрын
Now imagine that with the manga edition
@WACky-7Ай бұрын
Have you seen that G-shock have just released the GBM-2100A, fixed all the problems with the GM-2100, now it has Solar, bluetooth (if you want it ?!) , beautiful colours and got rid of the nasty illegible negative digital display and replaced it with a positive display. It is now legible and beautiful.....as a result I sold my GM-2100-1AER and bought a GBM-2100A-1A2ER which has a Vapour Blue dial.......gorgeous.....check it out.....😁
@korien8976Ай бұрын
I got mine yesterday (they've become available in europe) and I love the look of it. Very fun and now that it even got the wifes blessing even better.
@justsomeguywithstrawhat2 ай бұрын
The thing that troubles me with the whole ga2100 lineup since 3 years is that casio just couldn't agree to produce them with positive display The ones with them are light colored (from both men and women segments) which resists me from getting them as my daily beater..
@simonbeasley9892 ай бұрын
Negative display pointless on a 2100! Does nothing for the looks.
@AlphaRomeoOneFiveАй бұрын
I pre-ordered the white one, and absolutely love it. It looks like you're wearing a comic book on your wrist. Both of my nephew's are currently trying to get it from... not today boys!
@JdhMacАй бұрын
The “Casio Corner” light is too good. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@grattof2 ай бұрын
I love your channel! Keep up the videos! Cheers from Peru
@CloudslnMyCoffeeАй бұрын
I'm so jealous! These have upped the second hand market for the D1 sketch as well
@Joe_1sr92 ай бұрын
OMG I’ve had to have a lie down cause ‘the wife’ liked the watch…
@clintwestwood18952 ай бұрын
Paradox G-Shock. I like the way you put that bro.
@el_puma_real2 ай бұрын
They do look cool, but I’m worried that the comic printing will wear off
@thatwatchguylondon2 ай бұрын
Lovely little review, had so many people ask me at Time London to have a look, it was well received. A fun watch for summer!
@ItstimetoshowoffwatchesАй бұрын
Thank you for featuring my post ❤
@Memmaao2 ай бұрын
I've just got it yesterday. The white version. I pre-ordered from a Hungarian retailer, then they sent me an email a few days ago, that it won't come to Hungary. Meanwhile eBay prices gone wild. But I found a brand new from Japan, for 260usd. I'm not regretting it! It's a dope one
@umboccioni2 ай бұрын
Really like the blue one, there is also a crazy MR-G2100 that looks beautiful but it’s £4300 so no go, as the standard full metal is only £500 ish. I got the GW-B5600 “caution yellow” at the beginning of the month and put a deployant clasp on it and love it.
@LouisGiliberto2 ай бұрын
I would def buy one of those if they were available because that is really cool. I'm with you, MWC, I have 2 GA-2100s and they're my least worn G-shocks. Small buttons and hard to use compared to a "normal" G-Shock. They look nice though.
@luislanza20682 ай бұрын
I want mad watch intro to my ring tones.
@tafkawac2 ай бұрын
When I first discovered TWC, I wasn't sure about they style & presentation. Has to be said, I love it now ❤❤. The effort and skill in the presentation and video is outstanding. My favourite watch channel.
@adk79622 ай бұрын
Super fun, but I guess it’s a moot point since I won’t pay flipper prices. But that’s the very first thought I also had which was that if I had the watch, I would be afraid to wear it… which as you said defeats the purpose of the G-Shock. Thanks for the great review!
@daveclarke1335Ай бұрын
I got both on the Casio uk website,love the white more,comic book design pops russ👍
@kennylcАй бұрын
i am in asia right now and there is such a variety of colour combos from the AD's.
@simonbeasley9892 ай бұрын
Nice, but as someone with 11 G Shocks I don’t get why they put a negative display on those. I have a King and a black and red GAW-100BNR-1A and while these have displays harder to read than a normal one the negative contributes to the looks. But on any 2100's tiny and wonderfully functional display, why??
@stuffhappens5681Ай бұрын
Fun watch to knock around in when one isn’t wearing their Panerai, Monaco, or Breitling.
@Alex_Fung2 ай бұрын
I love these. I was waaaay to late to order one. If they come out with other colors I'm definitely getting one.
@hellyeah2484Ай бұрын
I got the blue one and glad I got it! It’s cool as !
@mikeellis43452 ай бұрын
Ummm… no ..them’s not for me
@MaroMarenio2 ай бұрын
👊
@BR81-iv6lt2 ай бұрын
Grey Mouse
@ts12652 ай бұрын
Looks like something a high-school freshman would wear. It ain't it for me
@justthis6978Ай бұрын
Same
@f1hotrod5272 ай бұрын
I like the Casioak and the special editions. But they are never the one with the solar and bluetooth. I have have a casioak with the solar, and I just don't want to go to a battery powered one.
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR2 ай бұрын
Special or limited editions will never have solar
@palemale25012 ай бұрын
Marvellous idea - reviewing 2 watches that no one can buy any more lol
@Voyagerss772 ай бұрын
My favourite part of your videos are always your wife's comments hahaha, it would be really nice to see her in one of your videos, just curiosity, anyway I love your videos!
@baron_von_noob31172 ай бұрын
Casio’s are a watch collector’s kryptonite. It’s a challenge to just have one G-Shock 🤣
@Recogneyez2 ай бұрын
"Gavin!! Has anyone seen Gavin? Ah Gav, where are you"
@brittlby40162 ай бұрын
I really love it… but I was worried about the paint being damaged from wear.
@jax02zerotwo2 ай бұрын
Yes! everytime I wear my 2100 I just go full analog, that digi screen is horrid. But I love my 2100 for everything else. These new ones are interesting!
@AkiraHDR50Ай бұрын
Seen them a couple of weeks ago, Im waiting for one in "Akira" red.
@dannyfree11202 ай бұрын
Weird. Loud. Crazy. But enough about this channel. This watch is downright nuts!
@ralfjr.Ай бұрын
Maybe Casio will make a mod kit for popular G-Shock's in a manga style.
@fubaralakbar68002 ай бұрын
1) Make the entire dial a dot matrix display. Keep the physical hands. 2) Use Comic Sans for the digital parts.
@jochenkeyАй бұрын
I love your videos mate
@simply_psi2 ай бұрын
I love my blue one, missed the UK launch, my email got stuck in my spam folder so I missed it so had to import one from Japan, they are cheaper than the UK flipped ones, mine was £175 including shipping
@ch212402metclub2 ай бұрын
Would you happen to have the web site in Japan. That you bought it.
@vktravellog12422 ай бұрын
Love it and I hope they will come out a solar version! Wow and the wife actually likes it! Its a winner for sure when the wife likes it!
@Bugz952 ай бұрын
Love comics/manga... but not sure id want this on my wrist. Cool design though
@user-kn6he6bm4mАй бұрын
You didn't expect your wife would like it!😂😂😂
@peterdavidlilley43962 ай бұрын
Great meeting u at time london , really enjoyed you're company mate, top bloke , keep up the great work. Love the content, all the best from liverpool 👍
@expomm2 ай бұрын
Crazy design Casio always at the edge of innovation
@Ianhunter19292 ай бұрын
While a cool look, D1 Milano did it 1st. Cleaner look vs the casio fun look. Both cool in their own right.
@stu6322 ай бұрын
Pretty cool. They should just churn out more. Reminds me of A-ha - Take On Me.
@manchetajr2 ай бұрын
Waiting for a square. Then maybe I’d consider
@dajackalzАй бұрын
Any chance of getting one at a GShock store in Japan?
I fell for that "Let's take a basic model (sitting in warehouse) make it a limited edition"... once!... Never again! I bought a DW-5735D-1B.. 35TH Anniversary model If I ever get a "Anniversary" model it will be Multi-Band 6 or Bluetooth at least. I have to say though these are two "very cool" pieces! Thanks for the video!
@alfredgeorgebailey2064Ай бұрын
Unfortunately they all sold out on casio's website... they were a limited edition.. which upsets me that they do this, love the design of this Manga inspired G-Shock
@CATARINOVICTORАй бұрын
I have at chrono 24 or vinted
@hitsugayat102 ай бұрын
You should get the latest smallest round case g-steel for review, the GST B600
@danielcooke99742 ай бұрын
I was in the cue early and got a white one, but I knew I wanted one a while ago but was not going to pay a hyped up price on ebay.
@sparkonthehorizon2 ай бұрын
That blue one is sick!! I want that!! lol
@CogDissoАй бұрын
Still not a fan of the Casioak, but that is such a striking design. Reminds me a lot of the cell shaded style the Borderlands games use.
@joebloggs98072 ай бұрын
Honestly I don't get all the hype around the "Casioak". Square all the way for me 🤷
@nicknicola10092 ай бұрын
I'm really find of the Casioak and have 3. I had no idea these had been released and now I'll never have one 🙁
@Smartzenegger2 ай бұрын
Well these watches definitely look good on paper... :)
@dorbei2 ай бұрын
I much prefer the tone-in-tone summer Casioaks that were released earlier this year - 30% cheaper than the manga edition, still available and with highly legible positive lcd displays.
@146_souvikroychaudhury3Ай бұрын
I just love your videos!
@mrdoughface2 ай бұрын
I saw these and thought they looked really cool.
@Soggz77852 ай бұрын
It’s not the first time Casio have ‘gone all manga’ though. Remember the Neo Tokyo watch series, that came out to celebrate 30 years of Akira, a few years ago? Tbh, I prefer the Akira series. All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧
@peakrider48862 ай бұрын
I’ll be honest, once I saw they were the Manga specials I was only interested in What the Wife said. And god damn it, she actually liked them!
@michaelkilbride29272 ай бұрын
It I'd be a good kids watch
@DanRC692 ай бұрын
They look like they have been ripped straight out of A-Ha's TAKE ON ME video.
@birdytiger2 ай бұрын
Yes, i would buy one. If i could actually buy one
@thegreatgiginthesky3872 ай бұрын
If they make that colorway with this model (Casio Illuminator AE1500WH Series). Casio’s revenue is going to the Moon!!! 🚀🚀🚀⏰⏰⏰
@TheSimTetuChannelАй бұрын
Being discontinued means this one won't take on me. Ah ha!
@takeaminutetochill2 ай бұрын
Now I'm wondering if I could do this on my standard G shock with a Sharpie 😂
@habl00pepАй бұрын
They are absolutely awesome 😎
@kobuslouw77682 ай бұрын
Not for me... question: have you reviewed the g-shock steel gst-b600 ?
@drbobsnightmare25212 ай бұрын
I like it, probably all those comics I used to buy.
@plektosgaming2 ай бұрын
So close, but WHY do they do that negative display? EVER? Seeing you wearing it in the sunlight and it's all one washed out gray, like some 80s digital dash in a car. That you can't hardly read to save your life.
@Zotrax19462 ай бұрын
Yeh, by the time I noticed the release and browsed for buying one- they were sold out. Everywhere. Bummer 🤷🏼♂️
@StephenMorganCanada2 ай бұрын
Got mine. Love it.
@MichaelAguila2 ай бұрын
A good thing about the 2100 series is that the most basic module, far as I can tell, still has 5 alarms and world time. That's not the case for the 6900 or any other limited models I've seen in other styles. 😭😭😭
@simonbeasley9892 ай бұрын
Having got a bargain clear cased 2100 recently I really appreciate the thought that has gone into the module. The scrolling full city name in WT, the ease of swapping the digital date to show time, the excellent backlight...
@MichaelAguila2 ай бұрын
@@simonbeasley989 yeah, they even made a simple solution to move the hands when they block your screen. It might be the best all around Casio module IMHO
@theshadowman13982 ай бұрын
Nope. The best Casioak was already released in the beginning of this year.
@ninjasrose16532 ай бұрын
I think they got that idea off the D1 Milano. It’s kinda cool, but not my personal taste tbh.
@peacefulvibes26432 ай бұрын
I would prefer this model on Square digital and solar 🌞