CASIO G-SHOCK GW 9400 Rangeman gets a modification that even Batman would approve... but will CASIO?

[@ricardomolina3153]

The coolest G-Shock video I’ve seen in a looong time. Thank you!

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

WOW WEEEEE thank you for your comment :)) I'm still working on this, but so far CASIO haven't approached me LML :-P

[@mrperfectpotato]

The best channel for G-Shock enthusiasts ! Keep up the good work mate. Subscribed

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

That's an honour... thank you very much :)) I would love to review more G-Shocks, but with what is happening has made things a little awkward... but there are other channel on my recommended channel list that have been busy with the latest and G's i've not covered... I like to share this side with other channels and not take all the credit... thank you for the sub from one Mr to another Mr :)

[@Legionnaire7777]

Excellent mods! I seriously hope Casio take note of what customers actually want in a G Shock👍🏻great upload.

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

I keep trying to get them to listen... seems my "CASIO are you listening" is getting known... you hear it anywhere else it's was first from me :-P Cheers for the feedback buddy :)

[@The_Algorithm_]

​@@WatchUP69MrRangemanHi there! I love watching your videos. Are you planning on making any new videos? It's been a couple of years since your last one. 😁

[@hristodimitrov7616]

I sold my rangeman because I couldn't really see anything in the small circle LCD. And I've always been annoyed that it is very hard to do anything in the dark apart from checking the time. Fantastic mods! This brings up usability to a whole new level!

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Cheers buddy. It wasn't till I had the backing off the LCD glass that made me think what else could I use instead of a mirror backing... well my imagination took to doing something different, but later found it has been done before, but at least I found it on my own :) Makes a massive difference... but that sub-dial was the part that was bugging me the most... it's perfect now, and as you've seen it shows it all without doubt :) Cheers again :)

[@blintorzabat5798]

Very gutsy to modify the LCD itself. The improvement to the small circle readout is fantastic! The blue glow is very cool!

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Quite gutsy as you said... but I've found an even brighter and longer lasting lume that is in paint form... just working on that at the moment trying to get it as thick as possible... will be making a part two for sure :) Yes, the lines make it hard to see, no idea what CASIO was thinking of, but now with a cleaner display, means more lume can glow though :) Cheers for the feedback my friend :)

[@kevinfebtryawanhalim9173]

What you did with the Rangeman was MINDBLOWING! Really hope to see the incoming Rangeman with those features! Thanks for sharing.

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Cheers buddy... am working on a part two on my Rangeman... found stronger lume.... much much stronger :)))))

[@burner188]

Very cool mod on the sub-dial and that lume is amazing! Nice work! Would be cool if Casio was taking some notes in the background. So many possibilities.

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

I can't believe that a few have already done the lume mod... but the removal of the lines on the glass is too me the winner... really nice to see the LCD marker/s now through the modes... since I first got the GW-9400 those lines in the sub-dial have been worrying me, as when I use the compass set bearing, it's not easy to read that single LCD line... I'm also surprised no one has mentioned this in the tutorials on the Rangeman in greater details... so am glad my video is being shared, as I'm getting a few comments saying they didn't know, and for some who've had the watch for a long time, must make it feel like a new watch :)) Cheer, and I hope CASIO are writing a book, not just notes LML :-P

[@jouwenlee7829]

Awesome! Brilliant ideas! At time I need to adjust my eyes when reading the LCD on my Rangeman and other G-Shock, especially the small round one for the indicators. Thanks

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Cheers for the feedback :) Some of the digits can be on the small side, I'm still good seeing this side without glasses, only need them when I really need closer detailing. I'm working on stronger lume, and see what can be done with the backlighting... cheers again and have a nice weekend :)

[@Rosscozippo1974]

Looks great! It would be good on a Frogman since diving in low light would make the lume mod really practical (& it already has the clearer display). Really cool project & another great video! Thanks for sharing mate!

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Exactly, has so many possibilities for sure... just need to find that super lume so it really gives me a suntan LML :-P

[@luisja6024]

The luminous sheet is a great idea. Switching between pos/neg screen is cool, but I think Casio should produce more positive models. I don't understand why they don't give the option of switching between pos /neg in new models using LCD MIP.

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Hey buddy, just seen your comment! I've got some luminous paint coming which is said to be like superluminova :)) So if it's that good I'll do an update... I was thinking of the MIP too, but not sure if the common LCD will remain... the MIP is still relatively new, while the LCD has been around much longer and has proven itself. I have no idea with the options of negative and positive within the G-Shock series, they didn't think about it with the new MIP... Garmin have done it! CASIO, wake up and get inventive again like you did in the past... cheers :-P

[@mcdus78]

This is god-like review of G-Shocks. Just impressive.

[@DonegalOverlanding]

I know in the video you had not connected the backlight. I was just wondering if you ever did, and if that was bright enough to "charge" up the illumination backing instead of having to use an external light source like the LED lamp.

[@hokorol9129]

FINALLY! I had this idea months ago, never dared to do it myself. I'll wait until it's mature and enough people do it with hopefully a guide before doing it myself. Thanks for the outstanding content as always.

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

It's risky to do as the glass is very thin, but as long as your mind careful you can do it. Have got a very strong lume on test at the moment, but in the meanwhile I've lost two of the tiny contact springs for the LED's! I might use another LED and solder paste it to the board?? I will be making a follow up video on this, as I'm still working with materials :) Cheers for the feedback, and I'm thinking you're with regards to the lines on the display?

[@briangordon3278]

Awesome! Love it mate! It takes a lot of balls to get into a watch like that. As always, excellent video!

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

I watched a few videos, one being from G-Shock highfashion which helped the most... the module itself is very sturdy, the only part is the tiny contact springs for the LED lights.... but getting the polarised film off does take a steady hand for sure... it's more about time and not rushing anything. I enjoy things like this... but my main goal was to get rid of those fine printed lines on the sub-dial, as they just obscure the LCD lines... makes no sense what they did... I feel it's perfect and makes me happier, as that sub-dial is very useful as you've seen. Glad it's a first on that side... the lume is a massive improvement :))

[@briangordon3278]

WatchUP69 Mr Rangeman , that lume is amazing! CASIO, ARE YOU LISTENING?!?!

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

@@briangordon3278 It is crazy... just needs a little longer lasting with strength... will be catching up with my watch maker buddy for ideas to how this can be achieved... I would like to see if it's possible to get luminous LCD liquid, now that would be the game changer :))

[@briangordon3278]

WatchUP69 Mr Rangeman , that would definitely be a game changer for sure! Keep us up to date on how you like it going forward, would love to know your thoughts on it long term! Cheers mate!

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

@@briangordon3278 Always looking for that new concept... I just need to know what that LCD liquid is made from... tritium would be good :-P Cheers bud and will post with an update over time.

[@Torology]

This is an awesome and super creative vid! 👏

[@HeX341]

Amazing! The luminescent sheet is a much needed thing for all digital watches!

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Something different hey, would be lovely if G-Shock's had continuous backlighting, then it wouldn't be needed :-P

[@HeX341]

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman For sure, I can see this very beneficial for my AWG-M100SB that I got today, only chose it over the GAW-100B over the smaller footprint, as I have smaller wrists and it doesn't have a backlight on its 3 small LCD screens, but putting my thumb on the glass actually does the job and I can see them! :)

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

@@HeX341 I know the watch, has MB6 but no solar... I had the earlier version, and the LCD sub-dials were in negative, and really hard to read most of the time... is yours positive? There are some G-Shocks that don't have a backlight, but the GAW-100B does, but you're right, not on the LCD part, and if I remember correctly, was in orange and not very strong :-P

[@HeX341]

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman Yes, it's positive and orange, tried it last night and I could make out the digits, also glad that it got the signal from the radio! :)

[@rsucesso]

I ALWAYS wondered who aprroved the radial lines on the round subdial... It just redenred it useless.

[@rockthewatch]

Very cool mod sir. Much easier to read. A lot cleaner. Keep em coming my friend. 🤘🏻

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

So pleased many see it in a positive way... mods can sometimes make people angry that you've ruined it LML :-P Cheers for passing by my friend :)

[@Xpurple]

Assuming you get the backlight working again I'd be curious to see if the backlight can charge the backing.

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Funny you mentioned that, I've managed to lose one of the connecting springs for the LED's... there's four of them and they're tiny tiny... 'honey I shrunk the kids' is my next step LML :-P I would say, probably not, if anything it'll just leave two dots on that edge. Stronger lume would be the goal here... at the moment in low lighting with the print removed is a vast improvement... just makes it cleaner to read, and the sub-dial has purpose other than animation :)

[@JaredN15h]

I wonder why he would remove the center “dot” on the subdial. I’m guessing it came of accidentally when removing the rear polarizer.

[@rsucesso]

Is it possible to femove the deails only off the round subdial but leaving on the rest of it?

[@oje101]

I have a question for you.. I am buying this watch from Amazon and since I am not familiar with it. I was wondering if you could enlighten me. Are all GW9400 or rather do all GW9400 use the triple sensor version 3. Regardless of country code, color or year of manufacturer.. please advise, thank you.

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Good question... 3410 is the module used and has been since 2013... the actual module may use different numbers as this is reflected on the display colours the most, but the sensors are all the same... it was an update to the G-9300 module using faster sensors, as the compass on the G-9300 runs for 20secs while the GW-9400 runs for a whole minute at a time just as one example. Still a great capable watch, but does show the age compared to my GG-B100 which is lightening quick, bigger buttons and has a backlight like a torch, but that's a hybrid whereas the GW-9400 is fully stand alone :))

[@oje101]

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman thank you.

[@davidgaines8607]

That is pretty slick. And I loved the epic music at reveal. Because ...the reveal is kind of epic.

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

I was hoping for that effect, so pleased someone picked up upon it... followup video in the making :)) Cheers!

[@marcopolo765]

did you remove the glossy tape at the back of the screen ? the one that laminated at the glass. or you just put the phosphor paper under the screen sandwiching with the led. will this method work with other gshock screen ? i think this mod work with all gshock.

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Worth trying first before removing any of the polarised film... the back is mirrored but transparent, so might work, but if you're wanting to remove the lines, then the back polarised film needs removing. I am wondering if the inner chapter ring could be done in lume, and if that would give enough glow to see the LCD display, there was a post on G-Shock Collectors WORLDWIDE facebook group with a GW-9400 glowing with the inside edge of the bezel... I have got a jelly bezel, and added lume on the inside, but that was just for an effect, and didn't glow the display.

[@kyeungminkim2018]

Wow found your channel after 3 years and I’m surprised by the lume!

[@psiddey]

That circle marking mod really makes it so much easier to read that it makes you wonder why Casio didn't leave it clear in the first place. How difficult is it to do the mod especially by someone who's never disassembled a G shock? Also how did you actually manage to remove those black segments without scratching the display?

[@andyukh1625]

Wonderful tutorial! I have a question regarding the polarised film without going through all responses…………. Just purchased a mint condition GW 9400 Blackout for £105 ( couldn’t believe the person sold it at that cost) could I interchange the Blackout look to Positive just by using polarised film, and change when I want? And would this affect the solar charging of the watch? Your idea regarding the revolving bezel is genius , I commend you sir 👏🏽

[@combatseawolf]

Now I want to see how the lume works with a negative display rangeman

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

I actually tried it, and it wasn't such a great idea, as the surface to charge the lume is reduced... but it did look cool :)

[@mennoderoos1283]

Hello Mr. Rangeman I am thinking of buying a GW-9400, was in love with the negative display, however I saw on the Internet that it isn't really visible in the Dark. So I went back to to positive when I saw your video. I really like what you did with the subtiel, did you make a how-to-do-that-video? Since I saw your other video about the black-out watch, I am thinking of a negative display again. How is the visibility of the subdial in the negative without the (black)Light?

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Hey buddy, In all honesty, the blackout GW-9400 is more show than being functional... the display is dark, and you would need the backlight to view, even when in doors during the day... but for looks it's very stealthy.... for me, if you are using it as intended, then you'll find the dark negative display frustrating... so stick with a positive. There isn't many negative displays I could say are good, only the GPR and similar that share the MIP display, otherwise they're a struggle in low lighting ;-P Hope that helps my friend ;)

[@mennoderoos1283]

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman Hmmm...now I am back on the positive display! Or maybe one of the special Colorado, the blue (eg GW-9404KJ-3) or the double Color ( eg GW-9401KJ-3JR). Thanks! One more question: did you make a video of removing the links of the subdial? Is it hard? I am very clumpsy, not sure if I should try once I got one.

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

@@mennoderoos1283 Removing the lines from the sub-dial is quite time consuming, as you'll need to remove the polorized film on the back of the LCD display, and the LCD glass is fine, and if you break it, you won't find a replacement, unless using a donor watch. Maybe someone from the G-Shock Collectors Worldwide could help, but haven't seen another modded the same way, and that's probably down the the side, that it's a huge risk. I don't know why CASIO don't have it like the sub-dial used on the GWF-D1000, as that has no lines, and works beautifully. Noticed that prices on the GW-9400 are going up, even with the olive green negative display version.

[@cesarherrera2703]

Hello, do you sell fluorescent filter for the g-9300 model in your store?

[@ph1lo]

Your print around the bezel is very white. Mines grey and blends in with the bezel. I ❤this G-Shock. It’s gotta be one of their best watches.

[@alml1268]

Hey, apologies for reaching out like this, but based on your videos you may be able to help. I have a rangeman ive recently removed the module for anow now the light doesn't work. Any ideas? I know the button works as holding it down causes the LT indicator to show.

[@driftloks]

How much to get the same service you did on you watch but on mine in very interested

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

My friend... I put a lot of time in mine, mainly because I've never done anything like it... now there are a few good modders on the G-Shock Collectors WORLDWIDE group on Facebook, so why not share this video on there with your question and see if anyone could help you. Doing it yourself is a risk, I lost two springs for the LED backlighting, and I can't find replacements, and so I only have the lume... but would be nice to have the backlighting when the lume is empty. Maybe a colour change on the LCD, there's plenty I've seen that look really cool. Maybe ask for modded GW-9400's, and get ideas there... but getting a price to how much is better from someone who does it more day to day. Hope that helps, and you don't have to share this video, that was me being cheeky as always LML :-P

[@cherrypoptart1910]

Is there any way I can DM a couple of pictures regarding an issue with my rangeman?

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Hey buddy, my email is found on the main channel page, hopefully I can help, or give advice for you... Cheers ;)

[@cherrypoptart1910]

WatchUP69 Mr Rangeman I’m not seeing any info on your email on your channel ... I went on the “about” section

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

@@cherrypoptart1910 [e-mail] Chat soon my friend ;)

[@adamkay1201]

The dramatic music for the glow was hilarious. I dont mind the backlight and my negative display, hell, I dont wear my rangeman much anymore (Garmin Instict 2x tactical now), but I may well mod the Rangeman now. I might clear out the small circle and, since mine is negative display, cut out and rotate the polarization JUST over the small circle so it is a positive display.

[@OnTimeRelojes]

Congratulations, great video. Thanks you for yours discoveries.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Very cool mod and makes that subdial so much legible. You're a genius with these Gshocks :)

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Cheers my friend :) The sub-dial is so useful, and with those tiny printed lines makes it really hard to see, and when on the Barometer you really don't notice the single LCD line... I really question those who put the design into some of the G-Shocks, it feels they're missing the point, that these G-Shocks are for practical people the most. Still some work in progress, and am looking for that super lume, unless CASIO step in :) Have a great weekend bud and cheers for the support :)

[@eejohhny]

Mind blown! You need to replace the Gshock marketing design department manager 😊

[@jouwenlee7829]

Missing your content for a long while now. Hope you are able to post again. Cheers.

[@idahoman325]

A added moonphase in that small 10 o'clock window would be dope !

[@mrgreen2769]

Why didn't Casio put the EL blue on the Rangeman?

[@TruthSeekerAi]

great hack my friend from over the pond all you need now is the NATO band hack i did that to my watches years ago when they first came out. i want to know is it easy to make a - version of this watch to a + 1 ?

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Well you hear stories of lugs breaking on these GW-9400's, what they don't say is that the strap is part of the strength, and using adaptors it's taking that away, so when they break, they go running off to try and get CASIO to help... but CASIO know... but if you're using them lightly, then a NATO would be ok.... now to make this happen is quite tricky, my issue now, is that my backlight isn't working down to losing two tiny tiny contact springs, and these are very fine, and CASIO don't do parts! The glow is nice, but not for the whole night through, probably good for two hours, but having a backlight would make it perfect perfect :) Removing the lines is the hardest part, not seen anyone do this, and a good reason, it's a 50/50 to breaking the LCD panel, as you need to remove the back filter as well, and now the glass is more exposed to breaking when removing the lines. It's a risk my friend, but if you want to add lume only, then this is easier... just don't lose those LED springs, they are so small :-P

[@timedwards8171]

Do you have a solution to the broken lugs that seem to happen on these

[@SpeedHunter_9]

I hope you get hired for Casio G-shock division. Imagine the endless possibilities!

[@cesarherrera2703]

Do you paint a filter and incorporate it into the display?

[@benedmundson334]

How did you go about removing the paint from the inside of the lcd?

[@simoncrawford350]

That looks awesome 😎, great work mate👍🍻

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Cheers buddy... like to keep things interesting on the channel... got some great ideas, but spoilt with this mess at the moment... but have one that involves some RC cars :))

[@simoncrawford350]

WatchUP69 Mr Rangeman nice 👍

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

@@simoncrawford350 Just taken the thumbnail photo for it today... amazing... now I need some time to make the magic happen :))

[@RenoLaringo]

Normally if you just flip the filter, it switches from positive to negative. We all used to do that to our school calculators back in the days.

[@TheFrog767]

Gutsy moves now to part 2👏👏👏🍻

[@siniestrin]

I just got this watch, and watching your video I want to do the same, but i don't have the skill, can you make a tutorial on how did you do all that? especially erasing the lines in the little lcd circle

[@MxAxRxK]

Woah that lume is awesome! And I didn’t know the sub dial did that much. I’m hesitant to take apart my rangeman because of the tiny EL things.

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

I've just lost two LED contact springs, and boy they're tiny tiny and not magnetic, so I can't use my long magnet to fish for them on the floor... one pinged onto the next one, then both bolted it off my work desk! It's very fine indeed! Watch Geeks tutorial showed the dial contents, but mine shows it at its best... massive improvement for sure... and I prefer the cleaner dial overall. The sunset/sunrise is much better now too, am using that much more now :) The lume it's nuts, but want a much stronger lume so still in prototype stages. Cheers buddy

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Forgot to say, nice profile picture... am a biker too :))

[@kobusvanrensburg4092]

What a brilliant mod 👍🏻

[@RudraG369]

Excellent job. Hope to see negative to positive lcd with lcd lume mod on the GWG-1000👍🏻.

[@DaveyHg]

Is there a video of you actually fitting the lume sheet

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

I did make a followup video with more details, so hopefully it's enough for you... you can look in my playlist for that video, in fact that was me being lazy, here is the link to save you looking kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqHUq6doftiYedU

[@DaveyHg]

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman thank you. I did look through your playlist but couldn't find it. I just received my neg blackout 9400 today. Very nice

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

@@DaveyHg I do have a soft side for the Blackout version, still very tempting... is the negative display good? Cheers ;)

[@DaveyHg]

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman it wasn't as I expected. In natural low light of my living room I can't see anything. It's blackout , in my bathroom with a lot of light it's perfectly clear. The light is really nice. I've not been outside yet so I'm unable to comment on outside viewing, or sunlight viewing. Shame I can't send photos on KZbin comments

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

@@DaveyHg But you can at [e-mail] If you want to add a few lines about your thoughts, I’d post it on the community page with your photo if you like, with a shout-out to you of course... appreciate the feedback my friend, as that’s the side that holds me back a little?

[@sconniejohn]

Do you know anyone performing these mods on a secondary market?

[@AvgJoeWatchReviews]

The oil part was funny. I have a modified G Shock with negative display. It looks cool but it’s not the most practical. I learned some modification tips here bud. Thanks for that. I learned quite a lot here.

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

I'm glad you liked that oil part, and I wasn't sure if it was too close with my humour with dripping on my toes LML :-P It's way more practical now, and the lume still amazes me... but am still working on it, wanting the best possible :) We learn from all channels, so a huge thanks to us hey... cheers for the support my good friend :)

[@lucacadianalbert]

Great mod - yes I've seen many do it with luminous tape but like you said, most offering aren't super bright and they fade quickly. The day someone manufactures C3 lume sheets I'll definitely be modding one of my squares to do this. And yes, it's the first blue one I've seen. the ring would work if you only had one layer of polarizer film.

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

First blue glow in the dark Rangeman :)))) That has made my day no end :)) Still in the process to making it better... more lume is always welcome... maybe I'll make my own and get the powder??? The polarise ring needs more ideas, but as an idea it would make different... it's more about the fun side... but the clean dial was my main aim... and the lume has just lifted it :) Cheers for passing by my friend :)

[@fighteden]

Any link to the luminous paper you used? Very interesting indeed..

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Hold on buddy... am working on something even better, brighter and way longer lasting, so stay tuned for part two... cheers :)

[@traviswalker8933]

A very major improvement over the original. Cheers mate for a well executed job.

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Cheers buddy :) I have a usable sub-dial!!! Seems to be my favourite watch at night now LML :-P

[@traviswalker8933]

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman the lumed digital display is a great idea which even Timex has not used. I wonder when we will see that from the factory. About the sub dial, yes. It is spot on. Even I didn't know that it did so much in modes.

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

@@traviswalker8933 I did know it had all those features, unless the Barometer as that was very fine, also on the Altimeter too... but having the worldtime sub-dial showing that detail really helps judge the time difference. I guess you're looking more at your GW-9400 sub-dial :)) The lume is something very practical, this isn't just for show, it's really resting the backlighting. Just a 5sec blast from my pocket torch and it's enough to get you though setting s few mods. Just needs a little more strength to last longer in the night. It does feel odd adjusting the alarm with that lume glowing, much like my TIMEX that continues to glow when pressing buttons... the lume feels like the backlight, the camera isn't showing the full brightness, so wasn't the easiest to film. So, are you thinking to remove those lines on the dial?

[@traviswalker8933]

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman yes I'm thinking about that. Because even I did not know how practical that subdial is in reality. None of the reviews mention the subdial in this much detial so I reckon that is why I don't know all about it. If the line sheet starts coming out of a higher grade then I'd even think of installing it as well. Just need to be very careful with the module. I don't want to risk anything.

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

@@traviswalker8933 I'm so surprised nobody has covered that sub-dial, not even WatchGeek? As you know I'm picking on all the quirks, and I haven't done a tutorial on the GW-9400 as I thought there is plenty out there. Well, i'm just happy that you my friend have found another side to the GW-9400 :) I love that when it happens, it's like finding a new feature in the car you've been driving for 16yrs, makes it feel like a new toy again :) Those thin printed lines to me are like speed humps on a lovely smooth road, makes no sense at all :-P Everything inside feels premium, and nothing can break easily, just have to be careful with getting fluff inside... I've got a little more on this before I really seal it back up.

[@FitOutPost]

Very cool with that luminous sheet. Thanks for sharing.

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Thanks for passing... for me removing those fine printed lines is the best part... the lume has just doubled my expectations :)) Cheers for passing my dear friend :)

[@Patelivision]

Wow making that subdial more legible is absolutely amazing

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

So pleased so many agree with this mod... it's a long way to go to get to that print, but once I remove those lines around the sub-dial I was thinking, why have the other printing, so had my Frogman to mind knowing that's quite sterile. Cheers for your feedback :)

[@Thunderkorn]

Started out with a 91w got the steel 158 then a 5610 square a few mods later and now it's time for some rangeman mods !

[@marcvanheugten9472]

Thats a nice mod, Would you wanna show a how to diy - how does the normal light affect the glow

[@stephaneboudreau1088]

Man great ideas, will try to do this!

[@rave2600rave]

Where is the instruction on how to do it or links to materials??

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

I'm working on a part two to the video, as I've found stronger and longer lasting lume... so stay tuned and I will give as much advice as possible as I'm still working on it... cheers :)

[@slyke30zx]

Great review as usual keep I’m coming.

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Cheers buddy... working on the next and the next but still need to do my things also, and biking is one of them :))

[@ejay1945]

It would have been nice to see a video from the start to the end where we could see how you did the mod.

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Hey buddy... I tried to explain at the beginning, but it's something that couldn't be filmed as I was in too many minds how it should go... removing the polarising film would've been a pain to film, just don't have such a setup, as I don't do this close type of mods. I have ideas of making the lume better, so might film that instead, so you can really see inside. This video was more about the outcome so far... just needs a stronger lasting lume. So stay tuned for the followup video, and I will try my upper most to film inside :) Cheers!

[@ejay1945]

Thanks for your answer. I´m waiting for it. The grey background of the Date is most annoying. And to clean up the round display is a great idea too. Greetings from germany.

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

@@ejay1945 There's loads of modders on G-Shock Collectors WORLDWIDE that may help you on a more professional level, I'm not doing this daily. My plan was just to remove the print on the sub-dial, but decided that what is the point of the rest... the grey around the date, is in fact loads of tiny dots that makes it look grey. I must add that it does remove that toy like now... I'm thinking to remove some of the print on the dial like Multi Band 6 Water 20 BAR Resist Split/Reset Set Select Start/Forward Sensor RC Indicator Leaving RANGEMAN and CASIO What would that look like? I don't know how the solar panel fits to the crystal, as this could be glued? I have another bezel from the Black Panther to really blacken it up giving it more stealth, but sometimes too much print isn't needed, as once you've learnt the buttons it's not needed again. I don't like having AUTOMATIC on dials either, makes it sound like a washing Machine LML :-P Cheers for your feedback my friend Grüß aus UK :)

[@henryfirmino]

you're the best... congratulations from Brazil, south of Brazil!

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Thank you my friend :) Working on the tutorial now, and have I work to film, but I enjoy making such helpful videos :)) Cheers!

[@DrunkonTacos]

My hands are not as steady as they once were; do you know of any shops that would do a negative to positive mod and do the glow background mod? Would it be possible to do the glow mod and retain the backlight both on a gw-b5600?

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Hey buddy... it's still in the prototype stage... the original reflective backing I removed is translucent slightly, as this allows the saturation of the backlight, and the luminous sticker I used isn't, so the backlight isn't spreading the light across evenly, so am looking for anther way... but am really looking for that superluminova backing that lasts a very long time. I think if the lume is strong enough, you could just slip it behind the LCD panel... but if you want to remove the lines then it's going much further. There is two other videos I found on KZbin that have done this mod, so maybe ask them how they did it, but their backlight isn't using LED's.

[@DrunkonTacos]

What about painting the reflector with a layer of a clear drying glow in the dark paint like Astro Glow?

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

@@DrunkonTacos Keep talking... :)))

[@DrunkonTacos]

I mean, I’ve used the clear drying spray paint before. It doesn’t last nearly as long as a good layer of superlume, but if you can fit the semi-transparent reflector in with a layer or 4 of the stuff applied, then it will have an okay glow to it, but it would also soak in a charge every time you activated the backlight.

[@DrunkonTacos]

Also, it might be beyond “hand tools” level of work, but I imagine there has to be somewhere to source a uv led the same size and spec as the factory unit, so the led wouldn’t actually light up the display so much as charge the glow layer to light the display...

[@JJ-ef7lb]

How long does the luminescence last for, and can you give it a quick blast of charge from the actual light in the gshock, so you have longer than a few seconds to use to watch in darkness?

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Hey buddy, As my backlight isn't working as I lost two tiny connection springs, but the LED's aren't strong enough to charge, so am looking at UV LED's running directly through the battery at 3v. The lume is readable for about 2hrs, then needs a blast from a torch, or with that UV light I used. It's quite involving to do what I did, so not something for anyone to try, especially with removal of the lines on the LCD panel. Hope that helps buddy ;)

[@waxonwaxoff727]

Lume on an LCD digital display.... bloody brilliant.

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

It's very unique to see, but I wasn't the first, was done a few good years before I made my video... would be lovely to have tritium glowing on the back of the LCD, but not sure if it's powerful enough... a bright UV bulb inside would really boost the lume, something I will look more into later, did try some, but the 3v battery isn't quite strong enough, needs 2x 3v to really give it a good brightness :)) Cheers my friend for your feedback :)

[@waxonwaxoff727]

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman I had thought of that a few years back while watching the Vostok Europe and Traser watches being demoed on Ideal World. The chap would whip out a UV light to make the H3 tritium really pop but as soon as the UV was turned off the tritium didn't half dim, or maybe that's just how it looked on the TV. I thought that if you had a solar powered watch then getting daily sunlight should charge up a secondary small battery just for the purpose of using a UV light placed at either side just for brightening the tritium and or lume. Nice to know others think like that also.

[@idahoman325]

This is brilliant!!!! Have you since improved the lume paper ?

[@JiuJitsu_Marine]

Wow! Great video! Personally I went for the green model (liked the Military look) but I am planning to mod the negative display cuz unless the light is right.. Seeing it is a pain in the ass. I truly don’t understand why Casio didn’t make it easier to see they need to fix that issue for sure. Military operators would love what you did with the modification on this. Especially the first 5 minutes of starting a night op. Can you tell me what material that is? Thanks bud.

[@frankfelix1056]

Is there any modifications that can be done to suunto core all black. It’s so dark

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

I had someone asking the same on a PM with regards to their dim Fenix screen, turns out that the brightness wasn't set correctly. So have found out that when in a certain activity the backlight runs at 40% and turns off in 8secs, so am wondering if it's the same for you... should be bright especially as you have OLED I believe?

[@frankfelix1056]

WatchUP69 Mr Rangeman it’s not the light it’s the contrast. I’m 50 and my eyes r not like they were 10 years ago. I can barely see the screen in the day even. Can u pleez look into it because from what I’ve researched it’s a very common problem with many. Plus it could make an interesting video

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

@@frankfelix1056 Ok... I don't have a SUUNTO apart from my divers compass... Am very surprised the contrast is so bad... thought the screen was one of the best... is this both in daytime and nightime? Cheers

[@frankfelix1056]

WatchUP69 Mr Rangeman yes it is horrible. The darker the day gets the less u see it. Tried playing with the contrast but it gets worse. Looked for a solution but found none Thanks for all u can do

[@scjohnson84]

Hey man love the video and the mods. Do you have a tutorial on how you removed the lines? Or is there a good resource you suggest? I'm just getting into this watch modification thing and need some help getting started. Thank you so much!!

[@8zzzzzd79]

Sir, if you tamper your LCD screen like that will you tampering the guarantee too?

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Yes, you are correct, but it's a side I enjoy and worse case would be getting a new LCD panel... but I've got more plans for my Rangeman, so a third part video to follow in the new year. Cheers

[@8zzzzzd79]

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman it's literally first time for me seeing lume on a digital watch👍

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

@@8zzzzzd79 I thought I was the first, but it has been done... now to make it greater, and by removing those lines it has made a vast improvement for me personally :))

[@8zzzzzd79]

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman but what about higher to premium digital like digital frogman? Do you think they need improvement like that with their subdial?

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

@@8zzzzzd79 For a Frogman this isn't needed... as you'll always have a torch... plus Frogman's cost much more. They also don't have all the lines over the LCD like on the GW-9400, especially the GWF-D1000 like mine. If you fancy doing this just to see how it looks, then get a cheap G-Shock off eBay like one of the DW squares, not the DW-5000c from 1983 :-P I've got more ideas with my Rangeman, and some more on top, just hope my vision isn't blurred LML :-P

[@syedvapes404]

That luminos is so innovative

[@freeamerican2313]

Can you do a video on how you went about the way you modified the Rangeman.. I really hope Casio watches and listen to what your saying

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Hey buddy... I did explain how I did it... I know I didn't do a step by step but using the polarised film to show how it worked was hoping that would be enough. If you need more I can explain... but it isn't easy and needs patience.

[@freeamerican2313]

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman yes you did however I thought you would show it start to finish taken it apart and together again. Thank you for your reply

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

@@freeamerican2313 I wanted too, but it was a long time spent already, and sometimes a camera in the way, can lead to issues like losing parts. I felt as it was simple I could just explain... but once I've found that perfect luminous sheet that's brighter and longer lasting, then I'll show inside... I will also be more fluent with taking it apart :) Cheers :)

[@freeamerican2313]

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman I understand completely well done video

[@kevwilliams1]

In so impressed that’s a game changer right there! I’m being serious when I say this now but have you thought about copyrighting this luminous idea? Just for an update on my mudmaster GWG -1000 -1a3 , I’ve purchased an original black band and changed it for the olive green one that it comes with as standard. I love my gwg 1000 i wear it nearly every day I love it. 2 issues I have though.. the altimeter is poor, reset it and by the best day it’s out by a good hundred feet. Also the temp is only accurate if it’s left off your wrist. Those are my only 2 cons.

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Cheers buddy :) One thing to know about the Altimeter, it shares the same sensor as the Barometer, but unlike the Barometer where this displays air pressure, the Altimeter will be effected even by weather, so will need calibration each time, it's just how the Altimeter's are, there's nothing wrong with it :)) The GPR-B1000 can use the GPS, so gets the more accurate readings, as it's using geo location and not air pressure... so if you're wanting more accuracy, then air pressure is only good when the weather is stable the most. Temp sensor will read your body heat, there isn't a sensor that won't... unless in water, so will need to be removed of the wrist, this goes for all watches with temps, even my Garmin's have to be removed off the wrist and left to settle for 20-30mins. Hope that helps :)

[@kevwilliams1]

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman thank you very much for the informative reply that’s good to know that it’s a case that the altimeter has to be reset every opportunity where a latitude is roughly known to get accuracy. I did question whether it may be my watch itself but that’s good to know. I would love to mod my DW-9051 to get that blue luminous backing like you have on your gshock. I’m well impressed with that idea and thinking about it I seems so sensible to have it! With all the massive amounts of funding that Casio pumps into designing New gshocks it’s quite extraordinary that it’s not been thought of by them already? I wouldn’t like to even open any of my watches .. I don’t feel comfortable with the opening and resealing of them, not to mention trapping moisture into them and then the fogging 😩 Could you advise me how I could get this mod on my DW-9051? Many kind regards Kw

[@prstauro]

Thanks alot, Dude! Now you just put another action task on my already haphazard and overflowing daily planner!

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

LML :-P I'm not going to apologise, I take no responsibility in any shape or form... but to add I'm working on another amendment on my GW-9400 including how to strengthen the lume using paint :-P Maybe not read my comment and just unsubscribe... would make your planner more empty LML :-P

[@prstauro]

​@@WatchUP69MrRangeman You are correct about clearing up the screen on the watch. I have the same watch and until now, didn't notice how "busy" the screen layout is (perhaps my mind didn't want to register this observation due to the fact of inefficient data/knowledge that you have of this technology) until you pointed it out and showed how much readable it is, without the "fuss" -- noise; unnecessary printed witness lines, etc. Casio should hire you before marketing new watches. In closing, awesome video, and "eye", by the way. Look forward to your next video.

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

@@prstauro I like the use of 'Noise' and that's the side I wanted to dim down. I feel in the general G-Shock community there are some amazing modders, and why these guys aren't more involved, but when it comes to usable features in a real world, then this is when real users need to step in further. I'm a practical guy and if something can be improved, not talking just for cosmetics then I'm very much into the detailing. For me the 'Noise' reduced screen with lume has changed the watch... adjustments made in the dark takes a few moments with a flashlight, so I don't need full room illumination... practical is the key here... more lume and longer lasting is my next... and looking at the backlight... maybe use RED SMT LED's :)))

[@champagnejunior]

hey boss ! 200m in water is 20 bar but 20 bar in water is not 200m. casio refers to a watch which does not undergo any additional pressure apart from that of the water, if you wear it on your wrist and move in the water at 200m you will exert an additional pressure and exceed the 20 bar . do you think this is correct?

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

As far as I’m aware, the standard of G-Shocks are tested in batches to 200m in a statistical position... buttons are also tested at shallow depths which could be less than one metre. Apparently the standard G-Shocks are more than likely capable of diver depths, but to test them all would add to the cost of each watch. Only Diver’s Frogman’s are individually tested to an iSO rating which exceeds 200m. In general, a G-Shock is very unlikely to be at that depth of 200m, but with that level of tolerance, means that all G-Shocks are safe for all day swimming and most water activities including diving and snorkelling. Remember if wearing your G-Shock on a jet ski for an example and you hit the water hard, this could equally be as a depth near to 200m. Watch depths do vary, as 30m is splash proof and not for swimming, 50m is submerging the watch in shallow waters, 100m means light swimming and 150m and over considered as diver’s.

[@champagnejunior]

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman thx

[@ellerybice3787]

Can you add a hand warmer function? 🥴

[@Melvin-belvin]

Oh man. I hope you make an instructional video of these lcd processes!! I’d love to see the process.

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

I'm working on a part two so I can show more what's inside... just working on a better lume :))

[@Melvin-belvin]

WatchUP69 Mr Rangeman , awesome! I can’t wait to see it!

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

@@Melvin-belvin Me too... the blue lume I chose was more for looks, but now i've seen the potential I need to think about practical, and green and aqua seem to be the brightest and longest glowing in the dark... if that's the case, the backlight might not even be worth the press of the button :) It seems this video has really become popular, more so with the removal of the print on the LCD glass.

[@Roger-bl1ve]

The lume mod is a great ide. Thank you :)

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Cheers for the feedback my friend... have new lume on its way, so will do an update if it works better... have a great weekend :)

[@ryanp5995]

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman any update on the lume?

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

@@ryanp5995 Yes, I posted that video not so long ago with the new lume from them... have gone to green now as it lasts longer... Cheers ;)

[@Phil5150Bower]

Super luminova would be absolutely awesome, I know citizen and heuer have used luminous faces and they are awesome in their divers but sadly you don’t see these around much these days. Awesome video, keep the Rangeman like it is it’s brilliant with a sterile face very informative and clarity is great 🤙🏻

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Cheers for the feedback my friend... I have a watch that I will review in more depth with regards to a fully lumed dial, but for a digital there isn't a lumed productive digital that really works. I'm looking at luminous paint, just talking to a company that makes it telling them what I need... it does need more brightness and longer lasting, then I wouldn't bother with the back light... maybe use it as a torch instead :)) The lines on the glass made no sense, talking the ones in the sub-dial... you have a useful dial then make it hard to read by adding those lines??? Way way better now, and it's more like my Frogman with the focus on the LCD than over printing the glass. I'm wondering if C3 is the most better? Thanks again my friend :)

[@theheisenberg1961]

Hey ! Huge fan, any way we’d be able to talk about you adding the loom to my range man ? I’d happily pay !

[@Adriancstan]

Wow wow wow!!! This innovation need to be patented under utility and design patent!:)

[@reydecastro6651]

You are inspiring me to get a GSHOCK now!

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Don't do it... it's addictive LML :-P

[@rsucesso]

Every digital watch should be like this

[@donkansas8934]

excellent work

[@joe19782005]

Like always very interesting 👍🏼👍🏼

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

You know me... am always curious and wanting that little more from detailing... the display without those lines is so much better :)) Cheers for your feedback... have a great weekend my friend :)

[@he214abc]

how about led after mods

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

I've got some RED lights that are SMD LED's... they look taller to the original, but not sure if the red light won't be too faint. I feel LED backlighting needs to come more forward so it really saturates the dial with some decent lighting.

[@stormrider1119]

That is really a breakthrough. You know the dual city markers on the sub-dial is a really useful function but admittedly very challenging to see because of the decals. Wonder if you can remove them just from the sub-dial but keep on the main windows?? Also I didn't actually know the backlight on the Rangeman was independent and you can still change settings when it's on, just never happened to check but assumed that resent the case, you learn something be every day. Lovely illumination mod also, I could really do with that capability. Cheers man...

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

You can remove the print on the sub-dial only if you prefer, but decided that a clean display matches better to my eyes. I did mention this idea to you, so am pleased it turned out well... I will improve it further with more experimental ideas. Backlight doesn't work if the alarm is going off, wonder if that's the same on yours? Needs good timing to find out LML :-P I'm really liking the clarity of the sub-dial now... and yes, the WT is really useful, especially as I have contacts in China and Australia :)

[@billscully2521]

Hi, would you go with the rangeman 9400, mudmaster gg1000, or mud master gsg100

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Hey buddy... now I could tell you what I would choose but that's for me, and this is about you, so let me try and help you with the following... Your needs I'm guessing is having a practical tactile watch... now I need to cover the functions. They are all a little different, but two of them are ani-digi so are you more towards the analog side? The GG-1000 isn't solar and uses two sensors for compass and temperature. The GSG-100 is solar but has no sensors. The GW-9400 is solar and has three sensors (ABC) plus temperature, but is all digital. Just as an idea from what you've told me... the GWG-1000 Mud Master has everything you need. Has ani-digi and covers all the sensors with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass and Temperature... it's mud resist, solar powered and uses a toughened sapphire crystal. There are some good deals on the secondary market that are close to the GG-1000... so maybe with a little wait with saving this could be the ultimate choice for you. My opinion which I'm sure you are wanting to know... The GW-9400 is iconic because it's a proven G-Shock... It has it all and is the most intuitive I've used and for the money it's a good choice and one I would recommend highly. Now the GG-1000 isn't solar and it's main focus is on the compass side... it's one of those G-Shocks that is more upon looks the most, as it does look nice, but functions wise if you don't use the compass is just a standard G-Shock. The G-9300 Mudman is the digital version, and to me this is more practical as it uses solar, and the GW-9300 version uses MB6. The GSG-100 is basically a first gen G-Steel with the standard G-Shock functions apart from a few quirks like hand hold, but the small sub-dials might be a little too small, as pictures can be misleading. The icons for alarm and LT for an example aren't in the same place, so can get confusing. The GW-9400 Rangeman has all this at the bottom, keeping it neat on the eye. Now if you like the functions of ABC and really want that ani-digi then I would really look towards the GWG-1000 Mudmaster as this has has everything from above... it's also MB6. I hope I've been some help... but it's about your needs and what you want from it. Practical is the GW-9400 hands down... for looks then the GWG-1000 or GG-1000 Note, the GSG-100 is the only one that doesn't have a crown/button so maybe that's something you like, especially for an analog style.

[@billscully2521]

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman you are the best, thanks so much. I love the 9400, had one and miss it, just a great watch. Love the looks of mud master as well. The gwg1000 is awesome, probably my top choice, but seems much more expensive. Where have you seen it on the secondary market, and about how much?

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

@@billscully2521 Just as an example but looking on eBay... www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Casio-G-Shock-Mudmaster-Watch-GWG-1000-1A1ER-Lowest-Price-in-Ebay-RPG-660/324406932548?hash=item4b8828f444:g:2xMAAOSwOTZfgUzH Seen some great ones pass me, with the cheapest being under £200!!!! Ebay has that buyers protection just incase a fake one is bought, but if in doubt then share with those who know.

[@billscully2521]

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman also what about the ggb100 mudmaster? Hopefully i can find a gwg1000 at a food price, of not maybe the rangeman.

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

@@billscully2521 GG-B100 is very cool... it uses the Bluetooth side quite well... not solar, but has a good enough battery reserve for 2yrs. That’s a good choice, plus it counts steps and the module can be adjusted to your needs ;)

[@ИгорьШиянов-э1й]

unfortunately I don't understand English, how did you do it?

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

I removed the LCD panel and split the polarised film off the back which has the reflective film attached... then scraped off the lines on the glass... then instead of using reflective backing, I chose the luminous film instead, then attached a new polarised film to complete what you see :)

[@ИгорьШиянов-э1й]

thanks for the answer

[@bobdw.8741]

Great work!

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

Cheers bud :) Have a great weekend :))

[@champagnejunior]

easy to read the time now ! why no color screen ?

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

I was thinking of yellow, then decided that the blue will be effected... so may use green lume with a yellow dial... that'll make it blue :))

[@paullowe2906]

Amazing yes 🙌 👍

[@bigg1779]

Fancy doing mine? That is a major rangeman upgrade, lume dial is genius as is the much more legible sub dial, game changer👏

[@WatchUP69MrRangeman]

I'm struggling on mine let alone doing it on another :-P It takes a lot of patience to get to the backing, and the glass is so thin too, so there's a fine balance how far you can press on the glass... and after all that excitement I found it has been done before... yeah, my levels were on fire thinking it's a first LML :-P But hey, at least my clean dial is a first :)