Casio G-Shock Rangeman GW9400 In Depth Review

[@roach202]

By far the best, most clear, well explained tutorial

[@tmac3090]

At 4:08 the animated second counter in the eye is shown this way because the stopwatch is active. This is not the normal display. When the stopwatch is not active, it shows as a second counter around the clock. Great watch and great tutorial!

[@amhainen]

Thank you! I got one of these a week ago n and have watched several videos. None mentioned this.

[@danielwaldman3424]

After looking at alternatives for a couple of months, I bought this exact watch about 10 months ago largely because of this review. I love the watch, it’s the only one I’ve worn since it arrived. This thing is bombproof and extraordinarily accurate. The larger buttons make it easy to operate and move between functions, turn on the light, etc. I paid about $180 on Amazon. Thank you for this terrific review!

[@lagranarob-3881]

180? That was a steal

[@ohmytoshi]

me, too 🎉

[@yasin6118]

A very tanky and durable watch

[@Paul_1973]

I just bought a new one today online from a major retailer for $132 as a clearance item. I realize it’s not the latest and greatest any longer but for that price I couldn’t resist trying it out.

[@danielwaldman3424]

@@Paul_1973 That’s a great deal on a great watch! Enjoy -

[@cjbtaylor]

Just Bought this watch and found this tutorial invaluable, thank you very much

[@michaelz9120]

Same

[@Illsamustache]

I just got one. I read a lot of hype about this watch before purchasing. I am not disappointed. It deserves all the praise it gets. By far the most ‘G-Shock’ G-Shock you can buy. It’s built like a tank and has amazing features. I’m loving it!

[@bestopinion9257]

Actually it is one of few G Shocks with a deal breaker: it easily breaks where the band is attached to the case.

[@Illsamustache]

@@bestopinion9257 Mine hasn't broken. And I wear it a lot. That weak point at the strap to case connection is a myth.

[@jubelo57]

Over rated...

[@iamzehro]

Like many others in the comments, this is a watch I have been considering and this video really sold me on the features. Probably the most in depth video I've seen on the rangeman and also one of the most informative on how to use the watch. Thank you for putting in the time to record this video. Hopefully others get a chance to see this video. Instant subscribe! Thanks again.

[@jubelo57]

say your money and get a pro-trek....

[@MIIIB]

I dont own this model watch but just here to check a very instructional and peaceful video. Great job, Sir!

[@greekmaster1001]

This is the best explained video I ever watched....I hope my time don't change again.

[@BajaRacer5764]

Thanks for the excellent review. I bought one and I couldn't be happier.

[@cliff465]

Needed a refresher so this was an excellent review. Thank you.

[@luvyesmusici4886]

Great video presentation, Greg. I've been looking at this "much more than a watch" for a while now. At fifty-seven, my dad still gives me Xmas and birthday money. He wanted me to buy something, so of course, I bought a bottle of booze, first.. Watched this video yesterday, and ended up buying this watch, a day after I looked at it, at the store.. Yes, full of functions which is the big selling point of having this one. It will take some time getting use to. I'm old school, and while I went for all the functions, perhaps a Gravity Master or Mud Master with the analog hands would have been more to what I am use to with a watch. The digital is not my style, but I am sure I will get use to it. More of a roll of the arm to check time, but it is a good and sturdy looking watch. I may have to lift some weights, again, to look as tough as this watch. I told my seventeen year old daughter she could have this when I'm dead. She said no thanks. ;-)

[@groucho521]

Después de algunos años de admirarlo, por fin me decidí por este modelo en amarillo. Gracias Greg.

[@bernardofernandez6138]

Gracias por su video Greg, I just bought this watch model from Ebay, and I'm really happy with my purchase, at the initial set up I discovered the watch had not been sync with the tower in Colorado since October of 2021 and it was only 3 seconds off, I'm always amazed at the accuracy of casio watches and I'm definitely a big fan of casio as well as your channel, keep up the good work!!!

[@chriskemper7627]

This was a great refresher and review of the whole watch after not using all the features for a while.

[@yasersafavii6666]

GW 9400 is the best G Shock In amazon, 4.7 of 5 is score And thank you for the video.

[@aurelianobuendia5360]

I couldnt be happier with my gw9400 but its kinda chunky watch. So my next purchase will be gw5160 for casual wearing

[@tinyman520]

I hope Casio is paying you because you just sold a watch

[@GoodTimekeeper]

Well, no, Casio doesn’t pay me nor give me watches for free nor any other deals. But at least I get something from KZbin when you guys watch my videos a lot. So, thank you.

[@mgtowanonymous3120]

The rangeman is good for a digital watch no doubt. BUT the HOLY GRAIL IS STILL KING OF KINGS. and sadly it is discontinued. BUT if u are 1 of the few elite who own 1 like myself. U are part of a LEGENDARY GODLY Group of ALPHA MALES. AN THE WATCH I SPEAK OF. IS THE LEGENDARY . *CASIO PROTREK PRW 2500.* 😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏 TO ALL who missed out on the ONLY DIGITAL WATCH IN THE ENTIRE WORLD TO HAVE EVERY POSSIBLE FEATURE EVER SEEN ON A WATCH ALL PUT TOGETHER ON 1 SINGLE WATCH. Well. RIP. it is sad indeed that u missed the train. Id advise. If u ever get a chance to get 1 for less than a million dollars. Id suggest u jump on it right about now. Cheers. 🤙🤙👍✌

[@navyvet05]

You didnt buy that watch.

[@tinyman520]

@@navyvet05 I never said I bought the watch, but someone who was on the fence did watch this video and ended up purchasing because of this man’s review. Most likely anyway

[@billflixtone6684]

Hi good video thanks. The indicator in the circle, in time mode was showing us that the stop watch was running. Different patern than when atop watch not running.

[@BRITTON1]

Thank you for the video I just purchased mine today from a jewelry store (well know). Now it time to research the offset between “true north” & “magnetic north”

[@oltovac]

4:22 this is not what the "pie" is normaly do in time keeping mode. That is the indicator tha stopwatch is running, as we see that later in video. When stopwatch is not running the pie is showing seconds in minute. Great review by the way. Proud owner of rangeman some 10 or more years😊

[@mrguppy1016]

One of the best watches out there 🥰👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ThurstonHowell3rd]

Agreed. But man, the GPR-B1000 Rangeman is a total beast! I have the GW9400 and a frogman sitting on my nightstand that I've replaced with this watch.

[@jitghosh8124]

@@ThurstonHowell3rd I have both the Rangeman . Love both. However, the one button stopwatch function on the 9400 is an advantage I cant deny.

[@MrCarpen7er]

@@ThurstonHowell3rd I couldn´t disagree more. The GW 9400 is superior.

[@spy8464BB]

Combine features with cost and this is the number one G-Shock in my opinion.

[@mattbradley1716]

Sold. I'm gonna sell my other g shocks. This is the best.

[@dwgraham22]

This was great! Thanks for showing me how to use my new Rangeman GW9400-1B. Best!

[@MaxxSeemov]

Great review. I bought the Rangeman 2020 blackout edition because of you. The watch is looking bloody slick and handsome. Can't wait to take it to the mountains of Scottish Highlands after the lockdown. Cheers mate!

[@cd1615]

Genepool just ordered the same model, waiting on it to show up. Any issues with the band? Seen where others swap them out

[@MrCarpen7er]

I had it but sold it. Beautiful, but the regular one is better in terms of visibility and also better looking.

[@NathanChisholm041]

It's been scrapped by Casio! The blacked-out edition is no more because it wasn't selling I guess...

[@joewas2225]

​@@NathanChisholm041 Bullshit. The jewelry store by me that sells G-SHOCK is getting some blackout versions next week. They do sell.

[@stevenallan5822]

Already got a few Gshock watches, but this is on my 'to get' list. Very nice and feature packed.

[@omerustaoglu1871]

It's funny why no one talked about the dimness of this timepiece! I own one and it's my favorite G-Shock of all the others that I own but this dim display put me in doubt. However, it really depends on the angle you view the watch. Other than that, it's handsdown a hell of a G-Shock!

[@isegrim1978]

I am "burned out" on smartwatches and i think that this feature watch might be my savior. It rugged, it charges by solar, it has all those gimmicks that i like so much. So this is basically a watch that you can put on your wrist once and never take it of. ;-) Thank you for this grat review.

[@NathanChisholm041]

The fact it runs off the sun and can help you survive give a sort of confidence when I go bush...

[@isegrim1978]

@@NathanChisholm041 I bought it a few weeks after watching this video. And I love it. I am using Stop Watch and Timer more than i am willing to admit and you can find plenty of stuff to customize it.

[@NathanChisholm041]

@@isegrim1978 That's what I like to! I'm getting the OD green strap and bezel for it to switch it up a bit. Yeah, the instant start stop watch is really cool too.

[@isegrim1978]

@@NathanChisholm041 i got bullbars from JaysAndKays and thinking about their strap adapter and the glow in the dark wristband (outside is black, but the inside glows) from one of the ProTrek watches.

[@NathanChisholm041]

@@isegrim1978 They're out of black bullbars atm so ill have to wait. I'm happy with the resin strap. but might get a carbon fiber one.

[@christopheromeara689]

I was looking for additional information after I bought this watch. Looks like I made a good decision.👍

[@anather7073]

Wow the watch just arrived very happy on how it came out now gonna set it up!!

[@ringmast3r801]

I just bought this watch for myself today, your video was great in helping me get it all setup. well done and thank you.

[@tomasbisciak7323]

Now i get why its referred to as one of the if not the best survival watch... damn , great review

[@tomasbisciak7323]

I have it already 4 years lol it's one of the best buys in my life

[@johnmueller3573]

Just bought one .They are really made well

[@Zaynelite]

Great watch can't wait for mine this week, the sun set n sunrise the part where it's starts indicating n flashing in little circle is telling u how much of day o night u have

[@rugal15086]

Este debe ser uno de los “reviews” más completos que he visto de un reloj. Felicitaciones!!! Tengo una duda respecto a la salida y puesta de sol (sunrise y súmate): que tan exacto es ese dato siendo que la configuración está basada agregando latitud y longitud en el reloj?

[@alank9682]

Been watching this review for a while. Just received my first rangeman as a gift. Very cool to be watching this again, while holding the actual watch. Thank you for putting this video together.

[@mikecarol7004]

Possibly the best watch review on youtube, well done.

[@GoodTimekeeper]

Thanks. I wanted to be thorough but wow! This watch does a lot of stuff and it takes a long time to explain it.

[@erikkopsala3564]

Does the atomic time settings from Japan or China reach all of Australia .

[@sergeyanikolskiy]

Thank you for this very detailed and user oriented review!

[@Blackluuvv]

Just got my new rangeman today. It’s such a beast.

[@istvantoth7431]

Ordered mone yesterday... Can't wait to arrive...

[@loganholmberg2295]

I have this watch for 3 months now and other than Bluetooth this is the most feature rich affordable Gshock or Protrek I've ever owned. You can get these for under $300 cdn now and it has ALL the feature you could ever want but one out of a Protrek/Gshock: - solar - so important for Gshocks and Protreks considering their poor 2 year batteries on non solar. I loath having to do this on my older Gshocks so much that I'm considering dumping anything that dosen't last at least 5 years or is solar. - radio atomic control (Id take blue tooth over this with the tower shut down rumors). I have bluetooth on my dual timezone edifice and damn Casio is doing Bluetooth right on their watches. - adjustable backlight with a front pusher. I wish more digital watches did this. A nice easy spot to find the light button in the middle of the night is an awesome feature. - all metal pushsers with great knurling - dual time zone - temp. barameter. altimeter and compass sensor - stopwatch - timer - 4 alarms with snooze - sunrise/sunset - altimeter memory - I could really do without this but when you look at the bluetooth capable watches and how they combine this with your phones gps its an awesome feature. Without bluetooth this is only for the hardcore hickers. - radio update info My only negative is the propritary straps so I had to get adapters to put a paratrooper strap on it. I really wish casio went the Safari protrek route and used Springbars on all their watches so people could more easily customize them. Especially when you see the exorberant price that they charge for replacement straps. Also I'd like bluetooth but this watch predates that tech and thats ok. Casio Bluetoth is great. But a watch just being a watch is great too.

[@williampowell2516]

I have had this great watch for several months, as a watch geek, I do a lot of searches to learn as much as possible, I wanted to give you a thank you for your actualizing all the elements of this watch. I liked this watch, but your instructions and clarity of features has taken like to love. Thanks.

[@Swampertchamp]

I'm saving up for this watch! :) Thanks for the review! 👍

[@RenoLaringo]

What a beast! The kid in me is still alive😊 It's on its way home...... PS: For anyone using a compass on the ground, barometric altimeters are not the ideal, yet they are an absolute necessity in aviation. It's about lift pressure for a plane vs it's true altitude, which are not always the same. I can't thank you enough for all this in-depht exploration of this watch! I enjoyed every minute of it. I'm pretty sure I won't need the manual after that (and I'm not the sharpest of the flock, it was THAT good). Be blessed mate, all the best 😊👍

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

Do you fly a King Air, mister? 😳

[@E.L.RipleyAtNostromo]

Thanks for the excellent thorough review! I just bought one of these 3 weeks ago, and am on my second one in exchange. I need an alarm, and am sending both of them back because there was no beep in any mode, alarm or timer, only to have the seller tell me the beep works! And sure enough when I checked the last returned 9400 it does, IF your ear is 2” from the watch! Otherwise it’s completely inaudible from only 3-4” away from your face! Really irritating, as I love the watch otherwise, but now have to send it back and get another brand. You would think they would have checked for the useless alarm before shipping a $250 watch. I guess I’ll see if Sunto has managed to make this super advanced hi-tech feature work in one of their models, as otherwise my only option is to make a sling to keep my wrist inches from my ear 24/7 so I can barely hear the tiny alarm tone.

[@iamthearmul]

Excellent informative review. Looking for a radio solar watch with barometer to replace my Suunto Vector. Otherwise perfect, but would like option to select date format to dd.mm. Maybe they will do U version of this watch that has the option.

[@Xpurple]

A friend of mine has this model. I opted for the PRW-2500 instead. Both are awesome!

[@TonyCearns]

Thanks very much Greg. Very well put together and helpful.

[@lisettemeunier4478]

Thank you Mr. Anderson - this by far the best review i saw!

[@Shamil_Kamilski]

Best GW9400 tutorial in the world

[@robertmerrick2389]

Nice comprehensive review, gave it a thumbs up!

[@joeframo3347]

Hello Greg great video thank you for sharing very very nice watch 🏆👍

[@navaro3117]

This was a great video. I've just ordered this watch for myself, and I found this super helpful. Thank you again.

[@jonathansmith283]

good video , ( still have a Q , on setting the date ) the close up shots are great, it is easier to read the details on your video than the rangeman in my hand .

[@Mixedpuppy]

I’ve been considering buying this watch and your review was helpful, thank you!

[@adrian1229]

planning to get this G-SHOCK RANGEMAN..since its again..SOLAR POWERED...same as the G-SHOCK -MUD-MASTER...i had....thank you for the depth review...it was so helpful.

[@jamestodd945]

Just bought the green one, it shipped today. I know the negative display will be a little tougher to read...but it adds to the look of the watch imo. Also have a black bull bar to go on it.

[@caz1974rc]

Just purchase this watch thank you for this the instruction manual is a pain.

[@MrRicpe]

The eye looks like that because u have stopwatch running im background.when the stopwatch is off it counts the seconds in a minute

[@detronbrian]

I was going to say this, but decided to check the comments first. I like the little minute counter in that eye. I also like that the little eye can let you know of other things the watch is doing like a stop watch. currently the Rangeman is the best watch I have, and a great selection of features.

[@BuffaloNickel9]

Great comment I thought something was off with this as the others have seen do not have the same pattern in the eye of the watch... you're exactly right, good catch

[@OrlandoOsuna]

great job explaining all the feature. love it

[@raymondsnyder1968]

Great job in explaining the features.! Thank You.! 👍

[@dishboy14]

Your videos are always so great! Thank you so much for posting these. Makes my buying decisions so much easier.

[@migueldorta70]

I love this channel, how is it that you don’t have more followers? Amazing, detailed reviews, and your voice is very relaxing too.

[@SickStyle201]

Just bought the last Japanese domestic model from Amazon today, should get it by the weekend

[@getshwifty5393]

Sunrise time and sunset time are located there because there are more night ops so knowing when the sunrise is is more important

[@aperson1181]

In 2021, is there a better, newer watch out, or these are the best? What is a reputable source to buy in the USA?

[@bode3186]

best g-shock ever made

[@robb8773]

Great review, but would liked to see a wrist shot and that you measured the diameter and thickness.

[@pausprius473]

I found this out; with stormwarning set on,the manuallyl r/c radio time settings won´t work.The manual only said when the countdwnwn is running.´I´found it our my.self just now..What a great abc watch it is. I´m a g-shock fan.Greetings

[@tispete924]

I did look at this watch. Only a small part of the dial is devoted to actually telling the time. The rest of it is for barometers, thermometers, compasses etc that I just would not use very often.

[@AlanDoner]

Very good, very thorough, so thorough that I'm sure you would have touched upon this if it existed, but does this model have VIBRATION Alarm. I would like one of these mid range Casios with vibration alarm, THANKS.

[@teamhonn]

Just watch the video of it going over 1000 hours so had to check out the goat review. Such a over the top watch. I have a garmin solar instinct for my hiking biking wilderness in Colorado and Arizona watch but no way Is at cool as the range man.

[@user-mohammedali]

Thank you! 1. what's your favorite watch? If GW9400, then how often do you wear it in a month?

[@mattmeir1246]

Great review! I just bought this watch and I love it. It's good looking very functional. My question is what is the difference between this one and the new version 3 please? Please let me know. Thanks again

[@ryangames1708]

I love the stop watch on this Module 💪

[@bipuldeshar]

my barometric pressurereading graph is showing small area only why not covering whole area?

[@RtsFps1]

I got the 5610 g shock but I can’t stop looking at the 9400 rangeman! My only gripe with the 5610 is that the buttons are very small

[@GoldenBlade99]

I have the 5610 and the Mudmaster (2019) with very similar buttons to this Rangeman. I can relate to your sentiment. I love how small the 5610, and yes the buttons are tiny, but not worth the cost of the BT enabled full-metal squares of recent times. I love my Muddy, but still attracted to this digital equivalent!

[@NathanChisholm041]

That's why I sold mine the buttons are so hard to get to plus it looked stupid on my 8.5in wrist. Get the 9400 it's a beast...

[@runnerpsu]

I ordered the black version from Amazon. It arrived today. As soon a I took it out of the box I knew it was going to be returned. The numbers on the all black are not easy to read. Perhaps a younger person with younger eyes may be able to read the display but I can not! Will find something else.

[@Izzan24]

Hi when the alarm activated. Will the light start blinking?

[@groucho521]

Gracias Greg!! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@letheboe]

Hi Greg, very nice and informative review. I like that. Some features similar with my GWN - 1000RD. Have you ever review it?

[@johnnycruz7633]

Good morning. I just received my GW9400 and love it. My question is that got it on medium power. Once it reaches high how long should I keep charging it once high starts ? Facing sun through my window. I live in Rhode Island so its cold lol

[@Geared84]

Thank You, I love my Rangerman 9400

[@Crayon515]

33:37 is the auto sensor backlight

[@garyweber8201]

Hi Greg. I notice you refer to the barometric pressure as the "altimeter setting". I don't typically hear that term unless it's from a fellow pilot. Just curious, do you have a pilot's license?

[@GoodTimekeeper]

My father was a pilot along with my oldest brother and two of my cousins (who used to borrow my dad’s Cherokee… until one of them bought the plane from my dad). I flew with them a lot but never got my own license. Today I often fly in a helicopter for a local TV station. I am not the pilot but I operate the camera equipment on that helicopter. I have a deep appreciation for what good, safe pilots do.

[@garyweber8201]

@@GoodTimekeeper That makes total sense now - sounds like you've been around aviation your whole life. I have a private pilot license, and almost went the commercial route, but the software industry got its hold on my life. But aviation can be a truly satisfying hobby, and the scenery around the area where you live is some of the best in the country.

[@steampang2559]

Hi Greg. Between the protrek and rangeman, which one will you choose, and why?

[@jadranair23]

Hello sir, Great review, can the band be replaced? Thank you.

[@GoodTimekeeper]

I know there’s a Jays and Kays adapter set so that folks can use a NATO-style strap.

[@jadranair23]

@@GoodTimekeeper Thank you very much. I'm thinking of getting the ⌚

[@scratchy523]

I’m surprised you didn’t go over the storm track/pressure change alert feature.

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

You're easily surprised

[@franzvanjulio5523]

Thank you, Greg. I appreciate your thoughtful content and passion for these g-shock watches. I doubt you’ll get to this, but assuming this Rangeman meets all of my needs, do you think there’s any reason to go above and beyond to the Mudmaster? I’ve thought if buying the Mudnaster and have no problem doing so but I’m not e tiredly sold on the second generation and am considering getting a Rangeman instead. If you ir any if your viewers have any thoughts on this it’s appreciated. Thank you and I hope everyone is well.

[@nahidayesmin9609]

And the pressure graph is amazing. It looks like a. Stock market graph but it’s not. That’s why it’s amazing.

[@camerongordon2638]

What a great review. Buying now.

[@brennenmackillican3400]

That was a good informative review. Thank you.

[@jorgeescalona7514]

Es el mejor tutorial de este reloj, pero poco entiendo, ya que está en inglés, se nota que está súper bien explicado, ..

[@bernardofernandez6138]

Este señor es un experto en relojes casio,tiene muchos videos en como diagnosticar diferentes problemas en varios relojes, tambien tiene algunos videos en español, saludos camarada

[@Giorgionsen]

I love G Shocks

[@kurtismoosman8039]

Just bought the rangeman GW 9400 in the military green, very nice, bulky watch.

[@Luebke2773]

But so hard to read. I will sell mine.

[@Shane-ex1yu]

love the video but I cant manually sync it for some reason it doesn't even say hold button and theres no countdown timers running do you now how to get it to work again?

[@GoodTimekeeper]

The Multiband 6 reception is only available in certain time zones which are supposed to be in range but if, for example, I set the zone to somewhere in Australia or New Zealand then it won’t try at all to receive. The manual says which time zones are good to use for Multiband 6. Which time zone are you using?

[@jeremeyfox6162]

Thanks for the detailed review💎

[@wileecoyote6607]

I’m probably going to watch this video 1s a week

[@nelson.caderma]

Why does the circular indicator show the East direction at the 9 o'clock position. Shouldn't it be at the 3 o'clock position?

[@jeremiahbrown4567]

HOLY SH*T! WHAT A GREAT REVIEW! Im between this & the MudMaster

[@AJandGeorgie]

I have both, and it’s always a toss up which watch I throw on my wrist. Save up for both you won’t be sorry🙏🏼✅🤩

[@evvlau]

It is 2022 , do you still think gw9400 is best G-SHOCK

[@jamesmc0716]

Great video just bought mine.

[@justsrad]

Thanks for the nice informative vid. That got me interested in that watch. I have a quick question... does the countdown have the vibration mode? That is after at the end of the countdown, would the watch vibrates? Thanks.

[@GoodTimekeeper]

This watch doesn’t have a vibration alarm.