Are G-Shocks The Ultimate Field Watch? Argue In The Comment Section!

[@educationprogramassistant5518]

I'm no military but my late granpa was geologist in Siberia. He spent half of his life in the most terrible conditions and was truly "in the field" researching deep down Siberian taiga. He used his beloved digital Elektronika 5, he had one of the first models produced in 1977. No other functions but timekeeping, no backlight, nothing. But he was fascinated how low-maintenance is this watch and how accurate is quartz in general. So he preferred even though he had a nice 5 watches collection of the best mechanical Soviet peices from 1950s, 60s and 70s (I don't think he bought any new watches after he got his Elektronika 5). In the 2000s when he was already an old man, I made some money during summer and bough him a G-Shock. I honestly don't remember the exact model but I believe it was a DW8300. It was advertised in the magazine and I saw it on the shelf of the local watch store. It was quite expensive for me, but I saved nevertheless. He was truly amazed by it. Especially the backlight. I could tell that it truly blew his mind. He was still driving to his dacha (the cabin) in the village and worked a lot with his hands. He really highly regarded this watch and he also admired and respected the Japanese quality and genius, despite the fact that both of his older brothers died fighting Japanese Forces in Mongolia (battle of Khalkhin Gol). He wore it till his death 9 years later. Unfortunately I could never find it as a lot of things got displaced or lost after his death. Sorry for the long story, just wanted to say that in his opinion it was a true field watch and he could never see himself going back to Dirty Dozen type of mechanicals.

[@kokliangchew3609]

As an ex-military personnel who used to specialised in jungle warfare, I had a Gshock watch which I bought in the 1990s that served me well in the jungle. Frankly, I can't imagine any other watches which could have survived the hard knocks and water immersion that it received in the jungle. It also coped well with extreme changes in temperature, from hot humid daytime temperature to cold night time temp, especially after a monsoon shower. Many a times the dial face would fogged up from such temp changes but after some time warming up in the sun, it would clear up again. I still have that Gshock and apart from a deep scratch on the resin, it is in good working order after 25 years.

[@lordscottyscott]

Hello sir. Thank you for your service. If I may ask, which model of gshock was it?

[@kokliangchew3609]

@@lordscottyscott Thank you for your kind words. It was a G shock G-101 (Module 2327). I bought it quite cheap in the 1990s and it was meant to be disposable if it broke down. However, it didn't and I still have it in good working order.

[@lordscottyscott]

@@kokliangchew3609 thank you. I live in Thailand and can find myself in the thick of the jungle when trekking. I use a GW-9400 although I regret that it is a black out version. The functions are great, but the visibility of the face is sketchy.

[@adsagp]

Hi Scott, I also have the GW-9400-1 but mine is the positive display. Which is clear. This was a gift to me and didn't know about th negative display at the time. I think the positive display is a good upgrade. I think I have seen people doing a mod to remove the blackout display.

[@JS-ev4xc]

Arguably, G-Shock is more than a field watch. It can be a lifetime one-watch , u can wear it 24/7 for entire life.

[@bigmeany1184]

I inherit my dad’s G Shock Square from the 80’s and I still wear it to this day!

[@khairulhelmihashim2510]

it's a watch that can replace a field watch, sports watch, dive watch, chronograph watch, and probably in the future, dress watch.

[@ManafterYahsownheart]

Yes

[@ZackWelders]

I wear my G everyday and everywhere. My wife doesn't love it of course.

[@Ferien7]

@@ZackWelderswhat does she say about it

[@PlugInRides]

I wore a Casio DW-200 during my time in the Air Force (and it still works +35 years later). Most Special Ops commandos, and regular grunts, take a G-Shock into battle, and not some WWII or Vietnam-style, analog watch. A digital Casio is tougher, easier to read, can be set to 24-hour military time, and has a built-in chronograph, and alarms.

[@tonygiles1841]

This is a non-subjecr. G shocks are g shocks and if you use your watch as a tool, you don't NEED any other watch. All other watches are worn for the users's pleasure!

[@alecmoriarty]

The answer is yes, without a doubt. Everyone can have their own opinion for their personal collections, but when you look at the statistics of the amount of uses that Casios (G Shocks) get in real world use, it’s not even a question. I think that 50 years from now people will look at the F-91 and 5600 the way we look back at the dirty dozen and hack watches today.

[@galuhrichata6148]

Couldn’t agree more…👌👌

[@Ferien7]

Yep

[@Ace2021]

I’m in the US Army, and a watch guy. Here is what I wear: A suunto core for every day, solar g shock in the field, a Seiko diver on an OD green NATO when I’m feeling nostalgic, and a Garmin Fenix when I am doing PT (physical training). The garmin having to be charged as well as having to take it off in certain areas because of Bluetooth kills it for daily wear. I’ve had a Hamilton khaki field mechanical before but the 50m of WR stresses me out.

[@KBD-ONE]

Yep, Hamilton is overrated and overpriced.

[@mike15.]

my G-Shocks display got wrecked and showed.. only 88888 and it was pulsating instead of showing the time. because i was too long outside at a temperature of 48,7°C ( thats about 120°F) i was outside all day long.. ( this temperature is common in summer in my home country) so i‘d say a real field watch should be able to stand up high temperatures..

[@grale78]

Yesterday I was drinking coffee with 3 watch guys who own Subs, Seamsters, Black Bays, IWC etc. (out of my price league), but we all agreed that G-SHOCK and Garmin smart watches are way to go for outdoor activities and work around house.

[@armandojuan64]

Mine is the Seiko SNZJ15J1 ... I love it . I wish it was quartz so I wouldn't have to adjust it all the time but I love it anyway .

[@wescobts]

I would say yes. I wore one in the Army for about 8 years, and it had a hard life and never let me down. But... I understand the analog style, with hacking ability and leather or NATO straps. It was a requirement in my unit that you "had" to wear a watch, but we never synced our watches, so either version met the requirements. We all know G-Shocks are durable, and water resistant, but the feature that seals the deal is the backlight. No matter how your eyes adjust to the darkness, lumed watch fall short, it's just the simple fact. G-Shocks do not age well, they don't gain patina and the older they get, they move farther away from that "romantic" appeal. So i have worn a G-Shock in both fields, civilian and military, and it continues to be my choice.

[@Ferien7]

You mean g shocks DO age well?

[@wescobts]

:) Well said@@Ferien7

[@TheGrenadier97]

Yes. The classic definition of field watch may apply to what we have nowadays, both in the military and in the civilian. I believe that the 'square' G-Shocks are indeed the best "modern field watches".

[@mohnnadmercedes8246]

Nothing beats woolex explorer itz best thing ever! Nothing like exploring the mountains and jungles with 10000$ watch🥺 sorry i meant exploring the world of pretentiousness coffee and photography 🥺🥺

[@jdiluigi]

Exploring the best EDC gear to include with it for an instagram photo. 😁

[@garyboyle695]

Is that a sly dig at Adrian from B&J?

[@yankeexpress]

Just don’t drop a woolex on a tile or slate floor, a hit a G-Shock can easily survive without needing repair or adjustment.

[@Master-Baiter]

Woolex? Is there a new watch with a wool dial idk about???

[@KBD-ONE]

@@garyboyle695 eBay paid him with an explorer 2😩

[@KRW628]

I started wearing a G-shock in '83 (with a suit). I continued wearing the basic black square Casio every day for more than 30 years, until I bought a Seiko Sumo. My G-Shock now is my bed watch (I don't have to roll over the see the clock in the room). The G-Shock IS the ultimate field watch.

[@freeatlast1963]

Interesting you stuck with Gshock for three decades. Why did you switch to Seiko over say an MTG or something comparable made by Casio?

[@KRW628]

I found out that Seiko had a watch called 007. I'm a MAJOR Bond fan, so I had to see it. Then I found out that Seiko had a watch called the Tuna Can. I'd never seen anything like that... and I WANTED one. The rest is history.

[@samuele.marcora]

A good crossover between traditional field watches and G shocks is the Citizen Tough

[@IamTheGit]

Agree 100% my BN0118-12L will take all the battering a G shock would but its lighter, lower profile and easy to read instantly. I've got G shocks they're great but oh so bulky and get caught on kit very easily.

[@myhandlewastakenandIgaveup]

The Citizen Tough is so versatile. I have a collection of quick swap bands and it is both my dress and outdoor work watch.

[@MJFallout]

Field watches of, let's say, the WW2 era only look the way they look because those were the toughest, most reliable solutions (that were also easily mass produced) they could design back then: - They didn't want extra complications to minimize points of failure, hence e.g. no date displays. - On digital watches, turns out these extra complications don't seem to increase failure rate. - It needed to be hacking to synchronize seconds - Casio modules don't hack but let you easily reset (forward or back) the seconds, so that should achieve the same. - Needed to be stainless because both brass and early plastic/rubber materials weren't strong enough. - Modern polymers are crazy strong though, e.g. laminated fiberglass. - Mattest matte finish for the cases please to avoid glare. - Now, no issue with polymer cases. - Quartz watches hadn't been invented yet in WW2, but later on, decades later, when they were available, they were chosen for field watches for their higher accuracy, lower cost etc. such as the British G10, that Seiko/Pulsar used to make. - Dials needed to be very well readable. - Now, digital watches surely can score in that area, too. - Needed to be readable in the dark so it had to be Radium paint, or fluorescent paint, or later tritium. - Today, LED illumination at the push of a button, surely that easily counts as analogue.

[@stevenshaw6766]

When I have been hiking in the Himalayas, my go to watch has always been my Casio Protrek. Solar powered, altimeter, barometer, compass, international time zones, alarm, stopwatch, countdown plus a few other useful tools. Along with the titanium strap it looks good and yet still rugged. I have 2 Suuntos among my collection but, for reliability, I always go to my Protrek.

[@Ferien7]

The distinction you’re looking for here is classic vs modern field watches

[@matthewolivier2883]

G shocks are awesome field watches, especially the tough solar ones. If you're on a budget, check out watches from casios sports range, like the WS-210-H which have tough solar at an unbelievable price.

[@dltraining6044]

Being someone that has spent alot of time outdoors hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, scouting, scuba diving and so on. I have been in mud, snow, rain, sand and heavy dust during these activities. The G Shock is a good tool to have too. I prefer the GW-9400 alot and used the GG1000 in the past. Lots of my family members who do different work and hobbies all wear GShocks too. I like mechanical watches but think they can be a bit fragile too for hard use. I have not had an issue with any Gshock I have used falling apart or failing.

[@AB3BlackBird]

You could make a case for a G-Shock being the ultimate dive watch/pilot watch/GMT watch etc. Especially for the money they offer unbeatable value, even with their increasing prices. I only have a DW5610 and I don't see myself buying another G-Shock anytime soon. If they would offer more reasonably-priced steel versions maybe (except those invicta-looking Mr-G)

[@yankeexpress]

Casio make the most robust, reliable watches on the planet, bar none, and G-Shock are the best Casio. Folks can argue about the definition of “field watch” all they want, the flavor of G-Shock an individual prefers will fulfill the task perfectly. As a watch collector, I appreciate that most G-Shock are affordably priced so that multiple G models can be purchased to use for whatever the adventure is, be it hunting, hiking, swimming, crawling thru mud, sailing, rock climbing, artillery, flying, biking, whatever, there are G-Shock for it.

[@inlandwatchreviews5745]

I have grown to love my Hamilton khaki mechanical 38 mm. I love winding my watch in the morning. Is the g shock a good practical field tool watch -yes.

[@robertm.9633]

In a previous life, I had to track two time zones, site antennas, and take weather observations, the Casio Pathfinder worked the best for me.

[@kdbxaxe]

In my experience as a camping enthusiast, just buy a gshock or a pro treck, don´t waste your money.

[@ikakau]

I think the G-Shock Mud Master is the ultimate field watch, the sapphire crystal, barometer, altimeter, compass, thermometer, count down timer, time calibration, solar power and dust, mud and water resistances make it very useful in the field. I don’t own one but it is one that I would really like to add to my collection.

[@ImTheDudeMan471]

I rode the Great Divide Ride (Continental Divide Trail) on my dual sport motorcycle in 2008. Zero problems with my G-Shock 5600 square and was 1 less thing to worry about.

[@doug4974]

I do like a good analog display, but I spent some time in Alaska and during the winter or summer nine am can look a lot like 2100. If I had to pick one watch to take anywhere it'd be my DW-5600E. I'd consider a solar alternative, but the battery hasn't needed to be changed in 6 years so maybe I'll just pack an extra battery and a small screwdriver.

[@RampartPh]

i have g-shocks but for some reason i gravitate towards my basic timex expedition whenever i go to the boondocks. it has served me well in the tropical rain forests of south east asia

[@campshay19]

G shocks are the ultimate watch period. -Nothing beats the legibility of a digital display. -The stop watch is better than any chronograph -Timers are better than any dive bezel timer - can work as a GMT - durable, cheap and accurate - alarm functionality - most of them have a preprogrammed Calendar to 2099 - and 200m of WR

[@dennishudnall9009]

Another great video regarding G-Shocks! I agree that G-Shocks make an excellent field watch that are tough, rugged and reliable but I also love non G-Shock watches that represent military history and heritage. Yeah, I agree that G-Shocks should be considered some of the best field watches!

[@DeathBomb669]

My 5610 is my work watch, yes it is atomic!! And proud of it. Very physical job and no worries whatsoever.

[@sheilastallard]

Thanks to you .........I had to BUY my husband a Mudmaster. Thank you, keep safe!

[@daniellondon6310]

If you want to talk about field watches, I think you check out the Timex Expedition North Field Post Solar 36mm with Eco-Friendly Leather (or Recycled Fabric) Strap. Why? Let me give you several reasons. 1- The size. It is 36 mm so it is suitable for smaller wrists. 2- Screw-down crown & 100M water resistance. 3- Sapphire crystal... yes a Timex with sapphire crystal. 4- It is solar. 5- Affordable. $159 in the US and Pounds 145 in the UK. 5- It has an old school look.

[@chriskeiser5809]

My DW5600 is my go-to when I’m in the field for work when I might get outside and get dirty. I also wear it to the office sometimes too.

[@Ballacha]

if you care about the "field watch look" more than functionality in the field, go for khaki field/alpinist/explorer etc. if want functionality more than the looks, any solar g-shock, suunto, some ciizens etc will be pretty much the default choice. so what's the ultimate field watch? the answer depends on your priorities.

[@Ferien7]

Explorer and alpinist are dress watches. Very shiny, blingy, and flashy. Look nothing like tools.

[@JoMammaz11]

Timex Ironman was my preferred (and only) watch while I was in. Large digital readout and all pertinent info legible at a glance made it a no-brainer for me. From alarms to wake up to in basic to the chrono for workouts/PT tests to the indiglo at night plus long-lasting batteries they’re perfect. Will always have a sweet spot for the series, and have since bought a “Shock Model” to replace my original beat up one, amazing watches.

[@khairulhelmihashim2510]

a matter of perspective, user vs collector. In case of field watches; *romantic watch collector in air conditioned room with high speed internet* : - something that pay respect to previous generation of mechanical field watches that worn by or issued to combatants in 20th century wars, preferably made by reputable watchmaking house to the highest craftmanship standard. *user whose life constantly under threat each day* : -something that can tell time accurately and reliably no matter what the situation, doesn't break apart in roughest condition, and can be obtained or replaced easily if broken or lost.

[@elrebelde4610]

Can not believe someone says ,, there isn't one Gshock that I like,, from all those ranges, types, materials colours etc? I love my MTGs and Gsteels 😉

[@DanielCruzTube]

Military- in the Marine Corps everyone had G-Shock or Timex Ironman; the gold and black Casio dive watch was also popular but it’s huge

[@markoni5616]

I have a g shock but my field watch of choice is the citizen promaster tough bn0118-55e. You can only get it in the UK but its specs are mad. Jory, you definitely need to take a look at this beast

[@IamTheGit]

I've got the BN0118-12L with the Kevlar strap, less to go wrong ;)

[@looseunit1615]

G Shock watches are absolutely the perfect field watch. However, the price that some models cost, I would not want to take a really expensive G Shock into the field.

[@vidalaguilera7603]

Casio f91w was my go to watch in the army. It survived more than what I would imagine it was intended for. I miss wearing that watch. Don't know what happened to it.

[@TheIceMOCHA]

The main question is what contributes more to the category, is it the functionality or simply the looks? Is panerai a dive watch to you? it is build for diving, it has diving water resistance but it doesn't have a bezel. what about seiko 5 SRPD71?, it has no water resistance but it has a bezel.

[@toddpower4674]

Ironman. Wore one as a autobody guy for 10 yrs till buttons wore smooth and the case wore out and battery lasted whole time. Dust, dirt, overspray, vibration and it lasted. Have had several now, they are the best.

[@leadtrumpetman]

I’ve never owned a G Shock and I only have one Orient Field-style watch (a cheapie just to get a taste) and I’m not really drawn to either, this rendering my opinion relatively invalid, but in the sense of a field watch being used first and foremost as a tool, I’d have to agree that G Shock is the ultimate field watch of today. Do computers look the same way they did 50 years ago? Do other military weapons and tools look the same way they did 100 years ago? No. Then why must a field watch look the same as it did decades ago? Technology and tools evolve, and the G Shock seems to me to be the next evolution of field watch. But again, I’m not terribly qualified to comment on this subject. Cheers, Jory!

[@rabadabadoo491]

DW5610 is my work and play watch. I have a citizen ecodrive field watch for fancy wear! 😉

[@JeeGee114]

Great choice!

[@recht181]

My favorite field watch(es?) is a Seiko Turtle and a G-Shock on the same elastic parachute strap.

[@EffendiChung]

Ultimate G Shock field watch for me is: Positive display Tough solar Its a G shock. While I collect G shocks, I found myself returning toy gw5600 and G6900 more for a field watch. Its simple and dependable, and affordable enough to not worry about.

[@sharonjuniorchess]

Checklist: can it withstand an emf blast. If not toss and get a mechanical windup. Simple & basic is all you need.

[@paulcundell6254]

I thought the Protek was Casio's Field Watch Range G shock range incorperates some field watches and tough specific style watches with the Oceanus range featuring the very best finish annd technologies Casio produce. I think you may like the ocw-p2000 c oceanus dive watch Jory !

[@edwardgreenaway1808]

I like a 3 hander to uae as a compass in a pinch. That said i love a G Shock but even a Timex weekender even fits the bill better. I'll stick to an alpinist or a smaller dive watch.

[@frankquarters]

If Superman could have but one watch, and he spent equal time in the field and ocean, and maybe lately, Uranus (yikes) he would wear, the Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Quartz ... I've mudded drywall for a year and a half every day and then showered every night with this watch. Hot tubs, BBQ splatter, nail pounding mudslinging paint dripping good times with mine and it's still only a second or two fast every month. Mineral crystal is less scratched than my back, and I itch a lot. Less than 2 Ben Franklins. Boom!

[@xero2501]

Why isn't there an ABC Square G-Shock? (or a smaller Reangeman)

[@jamesminshall4601]

I am shocked so many people were wrong, clearly the g shock is the best field watch. If you are jumping out of a plane you use the best parachute possible, not some high fashion piece by Channel. And if you are going into “the field” you use the most rugged watch possible, not a piece of jewellery that can be 20 seconds out a day.

[@Ferien7]

Exactly. Mechanical watches are garbage for all purposes other than functioning as status symbols, and even then that’s only true of high end luxury mechanical watches

[@scoobiedude]

DW 9052 with the lug guards removed. This would be perfect for smaller wrists. Not sure why there are no videos on this.

[@lavykhurana]

I have a g shock and that is the one i use when i am gonna go out and do stuff. I think g shock is best. With automatic watches one still has to be careful. I think g shocks are best value rugged watches out there. Ps if u find em bulky there is always the dw series which aren't bulky.

[@lavawolf666]

rangeman gw9400, pretty much fieldwatch of the line, compast altimeter, baro alarm

[@chuffmeister1130]

I think there's something endearing about analogue watches that digital watches cannot match. The way analogue hands tell the time is very different from a digital screen throwing numbers at you. For example if I read, say 4:37:49 on a digital watch, I have to take an extra step to do some mental calculations to get a feel of the time. Whereas if I see the same time on a 3 hand analogue dial, I instantly know that's about 22 minutes to go until 5 o clock. It's almost like speaking a language that you have to mentally translate as opposed to speaking your native language. There's something more visceral, more charming about a clear, easy to read, 3 hand analogue field watch that tells you the time at a glance while you're busy with your work 'in the field'.

[@KentuckyMan30]

I've always felt this way, but never seen anyone else with similar sentiments. Everytime I look at a digital clock (phone, computer, etc) I ALWAYS read the time, then in my minds eye convert that to an analogue clock face. Similarly, when looking at an analogue clock or watch, when I see the time, I actually see what time it is in relation to the time that's come before it and what is coming after. I get more context about the current time as it relates to the day. With digital, as you say, it's just numbers being thrown at me.

[@khairulhelmihashim2510]

digital watch -tells time analog watch - tracks time

[@yleexot]

It's why pie charts are so effective -- a picture is worth a thousand words (numerals).

[@MichaelandCathy1999]

I only choose between my GD-350 and my GA-2100-1A1, 350 for work and 2100 for every day use.

[@wildaboutwatches]

If the definition of field watch is as you suggest and if they were wind up watches in the war as you suggested I'd definitely agree with you. If g shock make a specific watch that fits that description then they made a field watch. Not the whole line up... G shocks definitely popular on KZbin lol mine out performing my fenix and Rolex videos but probably due to getting the GWG 2000 and getting one of the first videos up on it :) great content as always thanks

[@samuele.marcora]

It s a no brainer. Especially the simple solar one GW-M5610-1ER

[@133774c05]

Well analog watches can be used as a compass, unless you have a digital watch with compass in it like a g shock triple sensor.

[@johndobbins8051]

G Shocks can totally be an ultimate field watch, so was the old 1st gen Timex Expedition Indiglo I bought right before leaving for basic that I wore in lieu of the later issued Navigator through my whole service. About a year ago I stumbled across some late model JDM Casio Overland models, for the non digital crowd they would tick most of the classic field watch points. Analog display, 12/24hr numerical indices, great lume, and rugged all steel or titanium construction... Plus tough solar, perpetual calendar, powerful led light, and Waveceptor atomic radio sync. Look for models OVW-100, OVW-110, and OAW-100.

[@troyspurling1910]

I wouldn't argue with either side of this poll. I can see it both ways. When I know I'm going into the field, I leave my Swiss spinning gears, and I take my JDM triple sensor Mudmaster. That's my reality

[@AIRFORCEFREAK1]

If I wanted to utility then I would wear a G-shock. When I actually go out into the field for NG stuff I wear a Suunto GPS watch. When I'm just in uniform in the office I wear field watches.

[@kyle_vr]

What's better between a Mudmaster, Rangeman and Gravity Master. If you could only have one? 🙂🤔

[@Crytec92]

I serwe on military and i have dw5600 as my "work" watch. But lot od guys and woman in my unit buying tought smartwatches now like Garmin instinct or other sunnto

[@susrev88]

i like the aesthetic of the classic field watch (3-hand, very legible dial, etc). however, i like to have more features on the filed other than simply time (ie stopwatch for cooking, measuring hike time, countdown timer, some kind of light, etc). so i think in 2021 the term 'field watch' is still present but in a modernized form (ie proved gshock models). even for everyday use, i just can't have a watch that does the same thing Jory does (telling time), i like to have at least a chronograph.

[@rayray..3349]

I BOUGHT MY 1st G SHOCK,, IN A FIELD, ON A CHECKPOINT, ON A ROAD, IN LEBANON...! IN 1988. BOUGHT MY LAST G SHOCK 4 WKS AGO..! THAT FIELD WATCH ENOUGH FOR YA....! 😎

[@jlemus1975]

When I was in the Army, I'd just wear a Timex Ironman that I picked up at the PX.

[@mikecooper3epstudios]

While serving Marine Corps desert storm the Timex Ironman was the daily

[@pktsqr]

All I know is I keep my squares in the same drawer with my analog field watches from Seiko, Bertucci, Smiths, etc.

[@zacheryhanson214]

The new Timex Ironman Shock's are very good and some of their new expedition watches are really great to.

[@robertthomas9975]

Jory, I love my G-shocks. Used mine extensively. However, to me they seem to be going in a direction that validates everything watch collectors say about Invicta. Goddy, primary use as a fashion accessories, hard to use as time pieces (negative displays, overly complicated dials, etc.) Please tell me I am wrong.

[@AB3BlackBird]

They offer some models like that because they sell. It's good to see that they don't discontinue the resin ones for people who appreciate their older models.

[@CtFshd1812]

Fundamentally yes, if we look at the whole purpose of a field watch in the context they were created for, G-shocks are the natural step in its evolution. Leaving style and heritage aside though.

[@rogerbishop3042]

Can’t tell north with a digital watch. If they threw a compass in the solar 5600 then it would be perfect

[@jsmith1649]

Not sure exactly what you’re saying re. not being able to tell north with a digital watch. Any triple sensor G-Shock or Pro-Trek has a compass.

[@rogerbishop3042]

@@jsmith1649 that’s definitely true, I’m just saying, most gshocks are digital and you can’t find north with them like you can with an analog watch

[@freequest]

Yes, two types of field watch the classical and practical. Practical is a G-Shock. I take that simple square with me whenever I am cycling/hiking or working outside as for my classical Vario 1918 trench watch, na that's for the show when I go to memorial service or just out and about. I tend to wear G-Shock's more simply because they are just more versatile. The timer function is convenient for me. Just wear what you want and don't give a damn about what other people think, as their opinion means nothing at all.

[@frazzl]

They are the ultimate watch, full stop. The functionality they offer, their prices and their durability are unbeatable.

[@Ferien7]

They are not ultimate. Garmins and other water resistant smart devices are much better. Garmins are the standard modern field watch nowadays

[@frazzl]

@@Ferien7 Military operators use G Shocks. Says it all about their utility as field watches.

[@jeffreybrown2316]

G Shocks are the Rolex of the digital watch: they are unstoppable. Remember that was the original raison d’être of the Rolex?

[@MJFallout]

But what does that even mean? I'm sure Rolex builds their stuff to a near impeccable quality standard, yet Casio does not, which is why common models go for well under $100. Rolex won't give me the watch I want, even if I were to walk into the dealer today, a phat wad of cash in hand. Meanwhile, I could today choose from ~hundreds (of even just) G-shock models, in brick'n'mortar locations alone, in most bigger city of the world. Rolex seems to be spending the greater part of it's revenue just on marketing, sponsoring and all that, Casio does not spend an unreasonable amount in that way, as far as I know. Casio also makes watches that are suitable and suitably priced for virtually everyone, from sub $10 to north of $2,000.

[@jeffreybrown2316]

@@MJFallout Hi, yes I had a Rolex Submariner for about 30 years. It didn’t stand up to wear and tear very well; at one stage it was a near wreck and leaked. I had it re-built back to spec. That was good. But it never kept very good time. And the bracelet was rather tinny. I later bought two Omega Aqua Terras and the quality was far better. I had a G shock for about twenty years and it is now still as new. It is solar and needs no attention at all. G shocks may be cheap but the quality is excellent. I made the comment because way before they became a watch icon, Rolex was a tough beater watch with the oyster case. The reliable companion that always worked. Now that is the G Shock.

[@akunmusik8482]

I love alpinist as my field watch

[@chriscon8463]

If I’m going camping, hiking, or doing pretty much anything outdoors, I wear a G-Shock “Mudman” or my titanium Casio “Pathfinder”. They’re just so useful! Both are solar & have a compass; the “Pathfinder” adds an altimeter & an atomic hack. I guess by definition they are my “field watches”.

[@leonardomiranda3074]

Nice video! Yeah, definitely g-shock is a great field watch. Ok, I never participated of a war or something like that, but I always use for surfing, skate, snowboarding… if this watch can survive for that, can survive anything else! 😬 I’m your greatest fan from Brazil!! Bye!! ✌️

[@samuele.marcora]

My Casio Fishing Gear ana digi in green also a great field watch

[@josuet4805]

Casio has their own concept. 👍😁 their philosophy are different. Thumbs up 👍👍

[@clivejenner4093]

G-Shock not my cup of tea, but as a field watch, they are waterproof, durable, with useful features, yeah of course a great field watch, you can't argue with that. Personally the SAAB017 is my favourite field watch.

[@GabrielGGabGattringer]

If we stay in the Casio catalog I think: Pro-Trek Models are even more suitable as a Fieldwatch than the classic DW5600 for example. The DW5600 offers time only functions which when I am personally out and about, don´t need. Would rather take any Casio Pro-Trek Model with me. Or my old and trusty Suunto Traverse (its battery might die after a day in the field, but it offers everything I might need during hiking/camping etc - Time, Barometer, Altimeter, Thermometer, Compass, Alarm).

[@wristray8775]

Some G-shocks qualify but not many. For me a field watch is one that offers great , unmistakable visibility. One should be able to get the time with a flick of a wrist while running/working. Most G-shocks are tool-fashion watches.

[@macoyupadoodle]

My personal field watch is a Frogman solar . Any G-shock with solar capability is the ultimate watch . When the shit hits the fan and a nuke releases an EMP i have my trusty mechanical ones ..........just as long as it does not affect re sale value

[@rm9sbg93zxjzg]

I jumped in the automatic and analog watches and spend quite a ton of money to scratch that itch but fen hate them now since they do not do even 1/4 of what a casio or a gshock can. I want a timer, a light(fuck lume stupidity) and accuracy and when I pick the watch up I want it to work, not fen waste 1-5 min in case of a gmt to set it up to correct time since the wind reserve is only 40-80 hrs. Casio/Gshocks are the ultimate everything watch!

[@richardshaw1968]

How did people cope with the original field watches not having 200m water resistance when the KZbin message seems to be that anything less than 100m shouldn’t be worn to wash your hands…

[@thetimeteller]

Because nowadays anything with 50m seems to be about as water resistant as a piece of paper. A quick google search will show you tons of people complaining about Hamilton for instance.

[@longplayer8600]

For fancy-smancy hikes with my REI stuff, neat-o North Face gettup, etc a Hamilton Field is great. For real-world deployments overseas G-Shock dw-5600 and co all day long. I didn't need to f'ng worry about winding my watch or lum bs when in Iraq, I had other stuff on my mind.

[@cavalry1213]

I wear one in the field. They’re tough and I can kick the crap out of it. I usually wear a Rangeman.

[@paullowe2906]

A field ⌚ is any watch you can use outdoors in the wild with compus brometer altiit metre and so forth it does not matter what make its but am a casio person 👍

[@daletaylorjr.4786]

I love my g-shocks and yes, wear them in the field. I just hate the rash I get when wearing them. Lol.

[@mywatcheswithben]

G-shocks are not field watches, but they have fulfilled the purpose of a field watch far better. Just like a PC hooked up to a laser jet printer is not a typewriter, even though it performs the function of a typewriter far better.

[@Ferien7]

They are field watches. Modern field watches. The definition is fluid. G Shocks are issued to military personnel in some cases and are on the list of approved watches for military use. The definition of field watch is not static to its WWI roots

[@azianknight]

Yes. Any other answer is based. We need a new Official category: SHTF/Battlefield War Watch

[@henryviiifake8244]

Not sure how this is something up for debate. What we call "Field Watches" nowadays are simply watches that carry on the _aesthetic_ of the types of watches that were originally designed to be easily readable in warfare scenarious during WWI and other early 20th Century wars. The G-Shocks fulfill that mission brief better than almost any other range of watches in the moder era (1980's onwards).

[@themacrofolks863]

Assuming field watches being “military ready” watches, it really depends. Solar powered G-Shocks are near perfect. Except, if your wrist is usually hidden and your bunker or dormitory usually don’t see a lot of sun light then, sun powered G-Shocks lose purpose. Battery powered ones are great, except a spare battery and small screw driver would always need to be packed whenever going out in the field. The fact that most wars are not like WW2 nowadays, battery powered ones sound okay. However, soldiers do become MIA even today. Your watch dying on you while lost/MIA would suck. So, I’d say solar powered G-SHOCKs are best, but if the missions take place in dark places a lot, mechanical ones still make sense I suppose.

[@chrisulfen8775]

If a field watch is a watch designed to be worn in the field. Then I'd say yes. G shocks are a field watch.

[@dzyknior4977]

Yes the G-Shock is the ultimate field watch today. But when I think of a 'field watch' a Khaki Field, Explorer or Alpinist comes to my mind but if I'm going hiking or camping today I would bring my G-Shock and not my field watch. If I slipped on a rock and hurt my arm the G-Shock will be be fine, the field watch may not. If I lived 60 years ago and went hiking or camping I would bring a field watch instead of a dress watch. During WW2 and Vietnam field watches were probably the toughest, most reliable watches available as they were more shock and water resistant than a dress watch at the time which would could leak water in a heavy downpour. A Solar powered G-Shock is the toughest most reliable today.

[@papricep6248]

Honestly I can play tennis in my RM Rafal Nadal. I would say it is.