Casio G-Shock DW6900-1V and GW6900-1 Tough Solar Review, Tips & Fixes!

Casio G-Shock DW6900-1V and GW6900-1 Tough Solar Long-term Review, Tips & Fixes!
Casio G-Shock DW6900-1V amzn.to/3TaDHrA (paid link)
Casio G-Shock GW6900-1 Tough Solar amzn.to/3J7JcCO (paid link)
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All watches seen in the video including the featured Casio G-Shock DW6900-1V and Casio GW6900-1 watches were purchased at my own full cost.
Quick Ref
00:00 G-Shock DW6900-1V Black
00:36 G-Shock 6900 small wrist fitting
01:19 G-Shock 6900 weight, size
01:46 DW6900 triple graph
02:08 G-Shock GW6900-1 Tough Solar
03:01 DW6900 vs GW690
03:50 G-Shock 6900 bezel replacement
04:17 G-Shock 6900 Solar
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[@UHOOHEXTRATECH]

Casio G-Shock DW6900-1V amzn.to/3TaDHrA (paid link) Casio G-Shock GW6900-1 amzn.to/3J7JcCO (paid link)

[@FuglyStick]

The squares get all the love, but the 6900 is every bit as definitive as a G Shock in my opinion. The square came first, but there was a tome when you said "gshock" it was a 6900 that came to mind.

[@UHOOHEXTRATECH]

Interesting 6900 evolution I stumbled by today, the DW-6640RE kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2iXfoJtYsx9eZY

[@Quin360]

Yeahh

[@Akis_Peiraias]

I have the solar one and i wear it as an everyday watch for 13 years now! I have to say that the battery never goes down from Hi and i have never change the strap all that years and it still holds very well ! It's totally a wear and forget clock! Never needs anything and because it's multiband never loses even a second! I have a lot of watches and if i had to choose only one this could be it!

[@UHOOHEXTRATECH]

Useful long-term feedback, than you!

[@renesp]

Hab meine DW 6900 Fox Fire jetzt schon über25 Jahre. Das einzige was inzwischen fehlt weil die es über die Jahre die Weichmacher verloren hat und gerissen ist, ist die Lünette (Bezel). Das Armband ist immernoch das erste. Unglaubliche Qualität.👌

[@fastrope1556]

I just got one, it's perfect for police work. I almost got a luminox and so glad i didn't. I see why it's so popular in the military, tons of features and EXCELLENT value for the money. Super comfortable wearing watch.

[@Rick-ve5lx]

Great review. I ordered the 6900 battery version today, cheers.

[@UHOOHEXTRATECH]

Thanks, and good choice 👍

[@ryangutierrez5354]

This was a very good video exactly what I needed!

[@UHOOHEXTRATECH]

Thank you. I appreciate that. :)

[@torto2024]

I usually need to track time in seconds, so having a countdown timer that can count in 1-second steps is crucial. Even though I like how the GW looks, I ended up choosing the DW instead.

[@odilpereira]

I have an all black DW-6900 and it really is a very comfortable watch, despite being larger. Excellent value for money.

[@artempanoff1278]

I think those three counters being very useful. At least in my case. I need some 1 min counter to measure time between reps in the gym. DW-6900 allows me to that and I can still see time and date on the main screen. Feels like an EPIC win to me. Ordered mine yesterday. Thank you for the review ❤

[@catd11rcattester]

Nice review…thnx

[@piotrbaranowski1]

I like 1V more and i have this on my wrist. I like flash alert in timer / alarm, auto repeat timer function, backlight can glow as long as you pushing button, clock in stopwatch and the look. I dont like new "G" font on EL button on GW6900 and limited timer to minutes but i like how it display day of week :)

[@Isaac-gh5ku]

I wish that Casio would someday make a new version of the GW-6900-1 with LED backlight, and maybe replace Multi Band 6 with Bluetooth while retaining the Tough Solar feature of the original GW-6900.

[@RagnarHoff]

In my 5 years of collecting, i only ever had the Square with the 1983 design because i found modern G shocks too bulky and aggressive and i prefer Casio's retro designs. But recently i got into more of their retro designs such as the dw-290 that also lead me to this model. Both on their way from amazon.

[@h1jjy]

Had a tough solar for well over a 15 years, when I was wearing the watch daily only once a year normally towards the end of winter would it need a day on a window sill in the sun to charge. For the past 5 it’s sat unused in a draw, pulled it out this week and after only a few minutes in the sun it woke up and within a day was back to full charge

[@Francisco-qe1qz]

Is the casing that you change at minute 4:00 compatible with the model without solar charging? And is the strap also compatible? I'm telling you this because I want to buy the solar version and it is discontinued in my country. Thank you

[@DG-EditsYT]

Can I ask are the bezels the same fitment?

[@Laskonova]

4:50 You didn't really give the solar enough credit lol. This is the only watch I own, I bought it with the intent for it to be my only watch as long as it lasts, and the solar power is insane. I worked the overnight shift for a year and a half, and it would see the sun for like an hour a day at most, more frequently less than 5 minutes of direct sun. I was underneath factory florescent lights most of the time I was awake, and I slept with it on my wrist under the covers with blackout shades. Not once during that year and a half did it drop below High Battery power, even though the Power Saving Mode won't come on when you are active at night since like most things it is time based. When Casio says it takes 5 minutes of direct sunlight or 8 hours of bright indoor light to power it for a full day's use, they mean it.

[@UHOOHEXTRATECH]

Thanks. That's valuable feedback. I'm seeing the same thing. I've never seen the battery level fall below the maximum mark, and I don't make any special effort to keep it charged any more.

[@PETERRAY1515]

Good feedback. I was worried it wouldn’t work unless it saw the light of day.

[@pompeylad1977]

Can I just ask what the actual case size is (not lug to lug) from just above the curved G SHOCK on the bezel above 12 to just below the light button at 6? It's really difficult to find the answer because every measurement on the web includes the "lugs"/start of strap, it would be so handy if you could, thanks in advance 👍🏻

[@vincentferreira1135]

This model is their most iconic and highest selling model.

[@bidhrohi12]

Call me crazy, but the bezel-less watch in between replacing it, doesn't look half bad. I prefer the 5600, but I'm going to have to get one of these to feel more complete. Both are absolute classics.

[@TechTokOffical]

The 6900 isn't the 1994 classic g shock,it's similar..maybe "inspired" by the 94 classic but the orginal is the 5900

[@UHOOHEXTRATECH]

With the triple graph mimicking a motorbike instrument cluster I remember. Very retro. I like.

[@mg2612]

can you turn off the beeping sound when pressing the buttons?

[@Laskonova]

Yes, you can.

[@Queygaming1996]

Hi mate, on the gW 690, is it Slimmer then the original 6900?

[@UHOOHEXTRATECH]

Hi. They're the same size.

[@ukayrak]

I have the solar one but unfortunately there is no sound. I checked the settings and turned it on, but there is still no sound. Is there a solution?

[@UHOOHEXTRATECH]

If not on mute, is the battery indicator low? Someone else will know the answer and hopefully post.

[@ukayrak]

@@UHOOHEXTRATECH thanks

[@Andrea-lr4kh]

Hi, it’s still in production the dw6900?

[@UHOOHEXTRATECH]

I believe so, unless someone knows different, and comments. I worried they might discontinue it, so, pleased I could get ahold of one.

[@bendman336]

Yes, but G Shock of all time IMO

[@ianmaw66]

HI. Where did you buy the clear case please ? I like it.

[@UHOOHEXTRATECH]

Hiya, search for "watch case clear" in the usual online marketplaces and that should get you on the right track. You should find something similar, if not the same.

[@ianmaw66]

@@UHOOHEXTRATECH Thanks very much.

[@Bluegreenred]

What's the difference between this watch and the 7900 version?

[@UHOOHEXTRATECH]

The main differences between Casio GW-6900 and GW-7900 are that the GW-7900 offers additional tide and moon graphs, making it more suitable for marine activities.

[@The-Un-Expert-View]

So the non-solar version is better to own than the solar version?

[@UHOOHEXTRATECH]

Having owned them both longer now, I'd say the solar watch wasn't difficult to live with actually. I hardly ever bother putting it anywhere to charge anymore but it always shows a full charge on the display. I've never seen it go down, and I like that it syncs the time every night. But the other is cheaper

[@cetate93]

Is that backing plate made of stainless, or nickel plating?

[@UHOOHEXTRATECH]

"ST. STEEL" is printed on the case back of the DW6900-1V and GW6900-1.

[@cetate93]

@@UHOOHEXTRATECH thank you! I assumed it would be Stainless but I wanted to make sure, I have a nickel allergy.

[@Andrea-lr4kh]

are they the same size?

[@UHOOHEXTRATECH]

Yep

[@rolandolumontad1601]

Is this same strap?

[@UHOOHEXTRATECH]

Yeah, but the buckles are different. Chunky matching black plastic on the DW6900 and steel on the GW9000. The plastic one looks better imo, and feels a little sturdier.

[@galaxyguy4522]

The solar has a 9 month reserve

[@TheBlondygirl69]

Will take the DW 6900 over the GW 6900 every time.

[@furballbear]

Why?

[@TheBlondygirl69]

@@furballbear DW-6900 has flash alert,louder alarm,and battery life is more like 5yrs than advertised 2.actually feels more balanced to me.

[@bnick25352535]

​@@furballbearyou can find more different color bezel and straps for the dw6900

[@TheBlondygirl69]

DW-6900 all day long.