Casio G-Shock Mudmaster GWG-2000 Carbon Core Guard Review & Comparison V GWG-1000 - Perth WAtch

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[@navypilot5903]

Woohooo finally you're reviewing the GWG-2000! Thank you!!

[@PerthWAtch]

Most welcome - what do you think?

[@rawgab4439]

THX 4 ur Review ....ordered the GWG 2000 !

[@PerthWAtch]

Nice!

[@redbarchetta4]

Love your channel. Great review.

[@PerthWAtch]

Thanks :)

[@kokopeds8588]

great review. thanks

[@PerthWAtch]

Most welcome

[@rasidsaranovic7921]

Hello, do you think is it late to buy the new Mudmaster now or should I wait for GWG 3000? I mean how often do they get released because I don't want to buy GWG 2000 and only for GWG 3K to get released this year or next year

[@PerthWAtch]

If they ever release a 3000 it will likely be in about 5 years time.

[@rameshdathrampersad9216]

Hey great vid but is this watch vibration resistant like the 1000. I dont see it written on the band. Thanks

[@PerthWAtch]

Can’t remember - please watch video for the details and the answers

[@thedetective8150]

Great review

[@PerthWAtch]

Thank you!

[@brianmsahin]

Excellent review. I love this watch but have an admittedly less functional GG-1000 but I got it because I love the dial design. Here's a tip for the temperature so you can get air temperature even while on the wrist! 1. When outside check the actual local temp with your phone. Keep the watch off your wrist for 15 mins to lose the body heat. If necessary calibrate it to the correct temperature. Put it on. After 15 mins it will have increased by the heat from your skin, usually you'll see a 7°c to 12°c increase depending on your skin temperature, this remains static unless you have a fever!. You take it off and recalibrate it by deducting your body temperature amount. Then when you wear it you have the correct air temperature! I did a few weeks ago and up to now it has been giving me an air temperature reading that's just about correct within a degree or two.

[@PerthWAtch]

Thanks. Interesting tip but I suspect the range of body temp change will differ depending on the environment, so that might work for a specific range of temps but if people are in more extreme swings it probably will again be inaccurate.

[@brianmsahin]

@@PerthWAtch Yes, maybe your right, it's winter here now, so the air has been cold, maybe it will change, but maybe not, after all, our body temperature does not change drastically, so the watch back can only heat up from your skin temperature which is likely constant as the watch will keep that patch of skin insulated against the outside temperature. Well, I'll see soon enough when the warm weather arrives. The main support to it working is that our body temperature does not change regardless of the outside temperature.

[@PerthWAtch]

Hmm, somehow that doesn’t make logically sense to me. Well think of it this way… if the ambient temperature is actually about 38 degrees (approx 100 Fahrenheit) then having that correction factor would almost certainly make the reading inaccurate.

[@PerthWAtch]

You miss the point mate - a thermometer is supposed to be able to account for changes in temperature, and not only be able to show one specific temperature correctly 😂

[@brianmsahin]

@@PerthWAtch Yes, maybe it's true. I only know from actually checking the on wrist temperature here in Istanbul which is bloody cold right now at about +2°c that after I adjusted it and being outside my watch is showing +2°c to +3°c so for me that's accurate. Before it was showing +10°c on the wrist. Maybe that will change when we're back up to 35°c and more in the summer, but right now, the on wrist temperature still matches the actual outside temperature.

[@grinnerschic]

Thank you for review

[@PerthWAtch]

You are welcome :)

[@charlesludwig9173]

The temp, compass, and altimeter features of the 2000 make it useful for long-range shooting bullet trajectory calculations.

[@PerthWAtch]

That’s fascinating

[@robinward3003]

I'm partly blind, and my GWG 10001A3's face is easy for me to read, the lum and light are great. They both function the same,, but I find the GWG 2000's face is a little harder for me to read. I also like the more rugged look of the 1000, and the case guard covers the buttons better. The screw crown on the 2000, being knurled, and steel has my vote, though. The GWG 2000 is definitely a more refined, polished Mudmaster, if you like that sort of thing, though I find it out of place, stuck in the mud.

[@PerthWAtch]

Haha “stuck in the mud” - Ah I see what you did there ;) Actually I would say the lume is relatively lousy and the light is fairly standard Casio, nothing particularly standout but works perfectly well.

[@chadczternastek]

I have the GWG-2000-1A3 and absolutely love it. It's so much better in person. Fits quite well on the smaller wrists. Looks amazing, just stunning. The only thing, amd i tried to find some, is the timer, the max you can set the timer for is one hour. I usually time things in the hours range. Just some more zeros, the stopwatch goes into the hours.

[@PerthWAtch]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Well if I was timing things into the hours range, I would use the alarms in that case :)

[@chadczternastek]

@@PerthWAtch yes indeed.

[@terrydavis1488]

Great review. I am a UK viewer of your video. I have the GWG 1000. I want to change from the original strap, as I duslike the metal keep. Can you recommend any please? Many thanjs

[@PerthWAtch]

Thanks! If you don’t like the metal keeper just swap it out with any widely available OG or third party strap. As for third party straps, perhaps do a search on AliExpress, there should be plenty.

[@terrydavis1488]

@@PerthWAtch Thanks for quick and helpful reply. Have not used Aliexpress. Are they OK?

[@PerthWAtch]

Like eBay, depends on the seller. Use a payment that has protection and you’ll be right

[@terrydavis1488]

@@PerthWAtch Thanks again for your help.

[@flawedhypothesis]

Does anyone know if there'll be a Rangeman 2000? The first one wasn't so bad, imo

[@PerthWAtch]

By “first” do you mean the GW-9400? If so, “wasn’t so bad” is a gross understatement, as it’s the best selling G-Shock for many years! Also, the supposed upgrade is the ridiculous GPR-B1000 - are you aware of that?

[@philspencelayh5464]

Very comprehensive if you need all of that stuff. Day/date and time does me, Casio supplied one for £17 in a more manageable size.

[@PerthWAtch]

Hah Casio makes thousands and you can probably find any size in 0.1mm increments from 30 to 70mm!

[@RaceHeadrest]

Differences between the GWG 1000 and 2000: world time cities are far more legible on the old watch (annoying as I have the new watch and my eyes are not that great anymore, otherwise I love it). GWG 2000 actually has improved vibration resistance, see the European site description. Light and loom intensity is far better on the old watch.

[@PerthWAtch]

Thanks for sharing this info - that is helpful!

[@RaceHeadrest]

@@PerthWAtch you are welcome. I watched so many videos I feel like there are no more vids out there left I have not seen yet on this topic, I love the GWG 2000, no regret.

[@MrRajeshkpy]

I am going for 1000

[@jonatansterling397]

This GWG 2000 now has a steel ring bezel on top of its sapphire crystal. Do you think the bezel will be easily scratch when we bring it outdoor ?

[@PerthWAtch]

Not really… the first thing that will get hit if you accidentally bang the watch against a surface is not the steel bit

[@jonatansterling397]

Anyway the new GWG 2000 steel ring bezel is more vulnerable getting scratch or defect by gravels or hoggin compared with the old GWG 1000 bezel. So my opinion the old GWG 1000 is still the real mudmaster 😄👍

[@PerthWAtch]

Most G-shock models use mineral glass which can certainly scratch up. What is “hoggin”??

[@jonatansterling397]

Hoggin is rough sand. Gravel is small stones. How the SHINY METAL RING BEZEL in Gwg-2000 can stand those materials which are usually found together in the mud. Don't you think the old Gwg-1000 is tougher ?

[@PerthWAtch]

In my experience, steel scratches when you hit it, such as banging a watch against a table or door frame. If it is sand rubbing against a watch when you roll in it, that’s less problematic. Keep in mind also that the resin can definitely scratch up. Overall the GWG 2000 may be slightly more prone to scratches on that bezel, but I think that’s marginal and shouldn’t make it the deciding factor

[@owenkrysler8235]

I just attempted to buy a GWG-2000 from the Casio website in the UK. They are out of stock, so contacted them asking when they are going to get some more. The reply from Casio was that this model has already been discontinued. I wonder if there is any plan to update this model with a GWG-3000 at some time in the future?

[@PerthWAtch]

Do they mean all GWG-2000 models or just the colour you were trying to get?

[@owenkrysler8235]

@@PerthWAtch The reply was all the GWG-2000 models.

[@PerthWAtch]

I doubt that’s correct… they generally remove models from their site shortly after discontinuation and these all still seem to be listed online. There’s plenty of stock at retailers I’ve looked at. And most importantly this was only released last year and I don’t believe they’ve ever discontinued a model of this caliber after such a short time!

[@owenkrysler8235]

@@PerthWAtch Yes, it doesn't make sense. However, I have contacted Casio twice and they have confirmed on both occasions that the watch has been discontinued. You can do a web search and there are a number of different articles that seem to confirm that the watch has been discontinued.

[@villewintermaul1907]

Just following up a few months later, there are still a heap of both models available at well below the initial retail price now. A lot more available in Australia than UK too because we are a lot closer to Japan❤

[@owenkrysler8235]

I'm thinking about buying one of these watches. However, I know it would be a few years away, but cannot find anywhere to buy a replacement strap which will inevitably be required at some point. Anyone have any suggestions?

[@PerthWAtch]

eBay

[@zorilaz]

Buy 2 or more and have a collection Also, that strap lasts a long time, I don't think you should be worried. I always had G Shocks and the strap was still in prefect condition while be bezel started to have marks on it because of how many times I hit a wall. I am not sure why would you need a strap for, maybe in 10 years. I am sure by them you'd be selling it for a new G Shock that you like at that point. These watches last forever and the strap is the last one you should be worried about. The first marks you'll have and signs of wear will be on the watch itself. The strap is made of durable resin plastic and unless you take a knife and try to cut it or make some marks on it, it will last forever. Even so, let's say you have a mark on your strap after some years. I am sure you can find a replacement and in the worst case scenario, you can find tutorials online and you can fix the strap with a lotion you can buy online. It covers scratches and cuts. As for the watch in the video, it's a solid watch. Once you have it on your wrist you love it. It's really solid and you can tell it comes with sapphire. It has a fantastic aspect and feels very solid and well built

[@PerthWAtch]

I’ve had to replace straps on at least two old G-shocks.

[@zorilaz]

@@PerthWAtch i never had that issue. I had a G Shock for 4 years and I had no issues with the strap. I guess it depends on how many times you put it on and off. If you remove it every day for a few years I guess it will eventually break. I just leave my watch on

[@villewintermaul1907]

Heaps of genuine straps and bezels available on EBay. You get what you pay for.

[@MaxIQ77]

I thought my 20cm/8 inch wrists were small. Turns out they are above average and these massive G-SHOCKs look good on me 😃

[@PerthWAtch]

20cm definitely above average!

[@raksh9]

Eight inches is not small! Just ask my wife's boyfriend.

[@steffrouen]

Hello. on the gwg2000 there is less function? no Bluetooth? no hiking follow-up, and return home? thank you.

[@PerthWAtch]

Not less. Same function

[@steffrouen]

@@PerthWAtch can it be connected to the phone?

[@PerthWAtch]

Nope

[@gazziesukor4859]

​@@steffrouen get the newer GWG B1000-1A, it has all the tech better than the 2000. It looks so futuristc and dope!!

[@steffrouen]

@@gazziesukor4859Thank you !

[@xman2k2]

Thumbs up just for the Hot Rod figure!

[@PerthWAtch]

😂

[@UkeDad]

Great review…thought it was solar powered, you did mention battery?

[@PerthWAtch]

Can’t remember… what did I say in the video??

[@Zory111]

Solar power goes to a battery a solar battery to store energy

[@Stolencamaro]

So u dont say will it auto update or not? All other countries do??

[@PerthWAtch]

What

[@tzuwarrior499]

I think it saying G SHOCK on the top would say its vibration proof. It also dosent say protection on it any more either, but it still is..

[@PerthWAtch]

No, not all G-shock have the same vibration resistance. Read up about it ;)

[@Romio666]

Did they release any limited edition or collaboration model of the latest GWG-2000 ?

[@PerthWAtch]

If they haven't, they definitely will

[@rahuldevg2010]

Yes they have ..Toyota land cruiser edition.. i picked one recently

[@Romio666]

@@rahuldevg2010 do think that would be be collectible and hard to get later ?

[@Romio666]

@@rahuldevg2010 I am hesitating to get it though I like it, as I already have a GWG-1000 WLP 🐆 💭

[@rahuldevg2010]

@@Romio666 don't know about collectable..but it will be hard to get.. i don't find them often here in stores .. it comes and goes

[@abaw134]

On your wrist, which one is better sir?

[@PerthWAtch]

GWG2000

[@77cjam]

Never been a fan of the really large G-Shocks particularly the Mudmaster series. But then again I neither have wrists like Arnold Schwarzenegger nor do I spend my weekends wrestling with wild dangerous animals in muddy swamps, so I guess they weren't created for me. As with any watch if you like no reason not to get it on your wrist and enjoy. Great thorough review

[@PerthWAtch]

Thanks Chris - I think the vast majority of users would never put a G-shock to its limits (in many cases the wearer would die before the watch stops working)… but some of functionality can come in useful, and certainly the looks play a part in the choice. The latter is probably what drives most G-shock purchase decisions these days…

[@fringefringe7282]

I prefer both.

[@PerthWAtch]

Nice

[@terrydavis1488]

The smaller face on the 2000 means numerals are smaller, and the World City Markers around the rim are barely visible. The biggest issue with nearly all G Shocks, is the poor digital readout. The alarms on G shocks are virtually useless. With all their technology and experience, you would think Casio could overcome these shortcomings. I had a watch 15 years ago with an alarm that really alerted you.

[@PerthWAtch]

Are the readouts poor even in all digital models? I thought they are fine. Negative LCD doesn’t lend well to easily readability though. I think the alarm might be deliberate… not so much intended or wake one up but rather serve as a reminder type of alarm… I’m sure they could make it louder if they wished.

[@terrydavis1488]

@@PerthWAtch Hi PW, thank you for your response. I have owned 9 G Shocks, and the two issues I mentioned applied to all of them. I exchanged letters with the deputy CEO of Casio and I couldn't believe his weak response. Sometimes, I'm inclined to think that the watches are designed to show how clever the engineers are, rather than in response to customer requirements. They don't seem to listen! Rant over.

[@PerthWAtch]

How interesting! What did you write and what he reply?

[@terrydavis1488]

@@PerthWAtch Unfortunately, I didn't keep the correspondence, but I was so disappointed with the reply from someone at that level - almost, "take it or leave it"

[@PerthWAtch]

:(

[@justmeeagainn]

Not sure why you have two large watches that you feel look “ridiculous” when you’re wearing them. Why would you spend over $1000.00 (US) on these if that’s how you feel? Kind of odd, considering G Shock makes much smaller options. Did you get confused by the picture on the website or something? Twice? Do you often have issues judging size? Did you buy a Hummer thinking you were getting a Yugo?

[@PerthWAtch]

Not sure why you make a comment before watching and listening to the video 😂😂

[@alexsdg3441]

this watch is so complicated and busy looking that I got a headache into 8 min of the video, ha ha ha. Great lume (both lume & digital light lume) though.... Thanks for the review Ivan. It must be hot in Perth now....

[@John-P]

But in Perth Scotland it's snowing LOL

[@PerthWAtch]

My apologies for causing the headache - I think their Gulfmaster and Gravitymaster models have even more complex dials! And yeah it’s been stinking hot in Perth - last week we had a record 6 days straight of 40+ degree days! (That’s about 104+ Fahrenheit)

[@malikknows3510]

I bet some of that weight difference is merely the metal vs plastic keeper.

[@PerthWAtch]

Yep

[@rekonzuken1]

man i was surprised when found out my sn number is 007😁

[@PerthWAtch]

What?

[@Vinny_Gigante]

The desert is little difficult to get

[@PerthWAtch]

That’s good… for me :)

[@vdan2879]

Strange 'upgrade' choices by the G-Shock designers: (1) Prefer the metal keeper on OG; (2) Buttons are more tactile on OG; (3) the seconds indicator on OG are better.

[@PerthWAtch]

Yeah good points there which I agree with!

[@basiliskoutroumpas5577]

I would like to ask about her battery, her life time, and how much does she affect the sun to charge

[@PerthWAtch]

What? English please?

[@basiliskoutroumpas5577]

@@PerthWAtch I would like to ask about the durance of the battery ??

[@PerthWAtch]

People say can last more than 10 years

[@FerralVideo]

Casio quotes that the watch will run for six months of pretty moderate usage without charging. It will take 8 minutes of direct sunshine, or about an hour in a well lit room, to charge one day's worth of runtime. The total service life of the battery isn't given, just "if it seems to run down too fast, get the battery replaced." Anecdotally, my WVA-470, which has a similar solar charging design, still gives satisfactory operation after over 15 years.

[@PerthWAtch]

Yeah I read that estimate, which to me is plain stupid - how would someone use it for 6 months and manage not to charge it whatsoever!? 😂

[@markamd1]

Casio should always be made in Japan, period. This G-2000 Mudmaster is a identical watch, with identical functions, but the module has a different coding. In my opinion, the G-1000 is a much higher quality product than this Made in Thailand version.

[@PerthWAtch]

I can’t tell. What differences do you perceive?

[@Stolencamaro]

Wow i just bought one casing says vietnam or something 😮😢

[@PerthWAtch]

Casio will never be just made in Japan. Period.

[@NightSpook]

You look way too much into it. Got about 40 gshocks, made in Japan and other cased in Thailand or even China. Depending on the model, they're all very high quality, including this gwg2000

[@markamd1]

@@PerthWAtch calm down there, Tiger. You like your stuff made in Thailand, I like mine made in Japan, PERIOD. lol

[@juswatch7582]

Wearing the GWG-1000 watching the video!!

[@PerthWAtch]

Mudmaster 4eva!!!

[@gazziesukor4859]

using the GWG1000 to watch this video!! lol

[@PerthWAtch]

Haha very nice!

[@maxpayneau]

So no sunrise/sunset? :(

[@PerthWAtch]

Dunno man - what did the video say?

[@maxpayneau]

@@PerthWAtch The video say's that if you miss something please let you know 18:14 so I am asking you what about shnrise/sunset. You didn't say anything about it.

[@PerthWAtch]

That was very obviously referring to any differences between the models I may have missed in the comparison. Maybe watch thru again about the module functions.

[@PerthWAtch]

No

[@Zeus-kj7nn]

​@PerthWAtch No issues there, I'm just patient and wait for the sun to rise, works for me everytime!

[@kh1474]

It's vibration resistant.

[@PerthWAtch]

Casio says it’s not. Who are you?

[@AGC828]

Do you know whhat htey meant by

[@PerthWAtch]

They mean a jackhammer. Look it up :)

[@happiness8138]

Xmas tree

[@PerthWAtch]

Apple strudel

[@abnerasaelromero1784]

Would you sell me that gwg 1000?

[@PerthWAtch]

It’s a limited ed - would consider for AUD$1250.

[@Romio666]

What’s the point of having both new and old one ?! 🤷

[@PerthWAtch]

Casio is widely seen as a collector and fashion item. Similar to “what’s the point of having the same business shirt in two colours?” 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Romio666]

@@PerthWAtch I mean why not diversifying instead

[@PerthWAtch]

See my first answer. Many Casio collectors own different *colour* versions of the *same* model, let alone having different models in same series

[@gazziesukor4859]

i own 2 of each model in different colours.. so what do u mean? lol

[@masaesew2849]

I bought 1000 after 2000 was announced. I like my G to be thicker and bigger. Great comparison though.

[@PerthWAtch]

Cheers mate!

[@SingleTrackMined]

420th!

[@PerthWAtch]

I think you’re 2nd actually ;)

[@SingleTrackMined]

@@PerthWAtch What were we talking about?

[@alexsdg3441]

@@SingleTrackMined duhhhh x 2 :+)

[@PerthWAtch]

I can’t remember man, not young anymore!

[@pablorages1241]

Daym ! ... $1400 for a casio !

[@PerthWAtch]

Look around more and you’ll see ones that go for more than $10k my friend!

[@dude28405]

Sorry I was late to the review I was busy watching Ricardo Montalban selling cordobas with fine Corinthian leather. Sorry it won't happen again

[@PerthWAtch]

Make sure it doesn’t you dissident you

[@bessiebraveheart]

Not worth the ridiculous price they are asking for them.

[@PerthWAtch]

Yeah - it defies laws of psychology and economics that they sell so incredibly well

[@Zeus-kj7nn]

​@@PerthWAtchGreat reply 👍🏻

[@DzejWiJV]

Those two G-SHOCK are fake unfortunately 🤨

[@PerthWAtch]

This comment is fake unfortunately 😂

[@DzejWiJV]

@@PerthWAtch 😂

[@PerthWAtch]

🤣

[@ddevill]

... sorry to say, but the gwg2000 is just a fake, for a outdoor watch the casio doesn't even have a pedometer, no sunrise/sunset and a lot other missing fuction - for such a price???? ... i switch now to a garmin tactix 7 PRO - THIS is real outdoor-adventure watch!

[@PerthWAtch]

Sorry to say, it doesn’t sound like you understand the idea of this watch. It’s for outdoor situation where practical tools for survival/navigation are needed. Self sufficient with solar power. You can’t do a pedometer in such watches as it sucks up too much power, although I agree that sunrise/sunset is handy. You gotta be kidding thinking something like that Garmin is the way - a watch you gotta keep recharging and syncing with another device, seriously? Ask a Navy SEAL if they give a toss about their step count in the field 😂

[@ddevill]

@@PerthWAtch i was in military service and on missions, and i tested mudmaster gg-b100, a good watch, i also tested gwg 2000, and its just disappointment for that money, and i tested the tactix7 pro - the tactix7 is ​​the only one that really meets the requirements in military use counts and for OUTDOOR and outdoor training. Maybe you're just a Casio fanboy, its ok - but you have to accept others reviews and testing from other people who really test such a watch outdoors, in combat and for outdoor training, and the casio is just a wannebe. And yes, a Navy SEA wants to know pedometer, next sunrise, hearthrate, energy-level, weather and NEXRAD and gps coordinates, and the Tactix7 has with 1 month power absolutly no problem. But ok, if you need a "forged carbon" brezel" and blinding/deezling light for your outdoor trip - fine! :-)

[@PerthWAtch]

Thanks for taking the time to share from your experience - that is good to know. Still doesn’t make sense to me though - if all those fancy features are so important, what the heck did they do 25-30 years ago? I don’t care about who comes out on top here - if that Tactix is better in those regards then so be it. Still no doubt that Casio is extremely widely used and I’m sure that’s for good reason ;)

[@osemarvin2847]

@@ddevill Yes, but I'm actually Napoleon Bonaparte, and in 1815 I was using Garmin tactix 7 pro - and I ended up in St Helena!

[@travisbromell3660]

@@osemarvin2847 😂😂😂

[@werners5191]

I have a G-Shock and it is the biggest regret in my watch-buying experience. Clunky junk, imho. But if you think they look cool, you might also prefer sleeveless shirts.

[@PerthWAtch]

Thanks for sharing your opinion. Regardless, they are an extremely successful product range with cult level fanaticism among its following.

[@astradala1845]

Na they are indestructible. One of the best robust watches you can buy.. but you’re welcome to your opinion! X