Casio G-SHOCK Smartwatch Review: Gee, Shockingly Bad Timing

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

my gshock saved my arm from badly bruised when I fell off my motorcycle, the damn watch bear the brunt of the friction between my wrist and the asphalt and the only thing remind me of the accidents is small scar on the raised edges. still ticking till this day, years later just fine.

[@TechnoLawyer]

I think actually managing to break a g-shock should earn one an award.

[@MetallicReg]

I just wait til it dies.... the one I use is already inherited - still working as on day one after 25 years. Simply indestructible.

[@nelaepowt]

Man, that things tough as hell!

[@nickkk420]

Ever seen the movie; stranger than fiction?

[@devaadithyabobby2967]

I managed to break a Mudman a few years back, and I'm still not too sure how I pulled it off. The casing was intact, but the LCD display inside shattered

[@xumit]

"Far deeper than most buyers will ever see... Hopefully." That's some dark stuff mate

[@JXHNDRX]

I love it

[@tealtrim9747]

Really? I thought it was deep...

[@Ellie_deMayo]

@@tealtrim9747 A depth which light can't penetrate....

[@tealtrim9747]

@@Ellie_deMayo I see what you did there.

[@glipk]

@@tealtrim9747 get out haha

[@jsc315]

My dad had one for nearly 30 years. Even ran over it a few times and los a few times Eventually the straps broke because of so much abuse and still worked. I more have it after he passed away and it still works as brand new.

[@isegrim1978]

A SmartWatch becomes e-waste but a normal watch becomes an heirloom.

[@tams805]

@@isegrim1978 I'm still waiting for a decent smartband to come out (a la the Microsoft Band - damn you Microsoft!), so that I can wear a decent analogue/digital watch on my left wrist, and then have all the tech stuff on the right.

[@isegrim1978]

@@tams805 i had hopes in the Fossil Hybrid HR watches but mine is a big disappointment. Buttons sunk unto the casing, health data only syncs manually and the damn thing fogs up without ever seen water (i even take it off to wash my hands). Currently wearing a Casio GW9400 rangeman and a Samsung Fit band. I am toying with the idea of the Garmin Instinct Solar.

[@rolandsmash]

"Kelvin timeline monstrosity." 🖖

[@isegrim1978]

I love those little Star Trek moments.

[@lukiverse]

Live long and prosper

[@Clay3613]

Those Kelvin ship designs made more sense canonically than Discovery!

[@ikagura]

Mirror Timeline > all

[@isegrim1978]

@@Clay3613 basically everything makes more sense than Discovery.

[@watcharc9569]

it's so cool for us watch enthousiasts to see casio try someting new...even if they kind of failed. I think this is the right way to go...minus the fact that you can use a regular g-shock for 50 years and this one seems obsolete even before it's released

[@AyAy008]

Casio is the only watchmaker that makes good, reliable, durable watches as cheap as $10 to all the way up to a thousand.

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

They're GOD Tier for a reason.

[@thelastdragonbender5824]

Also indestructible calculators

[@Riotathohdown]

@@thelastdragonbender5824 I had a casio phone that thing could survive a bullet

[@thelastdragonbender5824]

@@Riotathohdown Casio made phones? 😳

[@hermitgreenn]

@@thelastdragonbender5824 not really, they sold a rebranded device at one point.

[@NigelMelanisticSmith]

I always love when companies choose to inject personality into watches. Things like the Ionic, GShock, and Garmin stand out on a wrist, rather than a generic curved tin.

[@Rocksite1]

I wouldn't at all be opposed to Casio coming up with a really rugged watch without G-Shock looks-itis. That being said, before G-Shock, personality in watches WAS fairly bland. Adding personality: yes. Dogmatically adding the same personality each time, not so much.

[@NigelMelanisticSmith]

@@Rocksite1 agreed. The Apple Watch actually had a unique design when it came out, but it's been copy and pasted to an innumerable amount of things to become stale.

[@ozera16]

I worked in the mines as a drillers offsides and my watch saved my hand from the cyclone where the mud is mixed as I was cleaning it and Someone turned it on , my watch got caught between the gab preventing my hand from getting squished. I still have the watch and wear it daily and will never sell it , yeah it has a few scratches but it works perfectly, 5 years still going strong 💪. Will never trade it for a smart watch

[@Lord_ofcinder]

gshocks are the toyotas of watches. Cheap reliable and will never break

[@ioquirk3798]

Remembering when G-Shock was the watch most people in my middle school had before the Apple Watch debut. Surprised it took this long to make a G-Shock smartwatch.

[@armaanmodi]

do you go to a millionaire only school?

[@clipz349]

Yeah when I was in high school everyone wanted a gshock

[@Sugam098]

@@clipz349 Everbody still do he maybe went to some ultra rich school lol

[@nomaanalwi9495]

The G shock was the $h!t in the 90s for school kids.

[@Lord_ofcinder]

@@Sugam098 Everyone still does in my school where phones and smartwatches are banned(indian school in an arab country). Gshock w ere banned for one year i think in my school i remember cause it was taken as a fashion piece due to its wide range of colours. Thats how indian school are abroad. They are so fuckin strict for some odd reason.

[@Steakkiller]

A F-91W styles smartwatch by Casio would be amazing. Especially with that second LCD. Maybe in the future with better software and more efficient processors we will get something small and slim like that.

[@cekpi7]

Something like Amazfit Neo would be great. I'm not sure why Casio isn't trying to push anything like that.

[@AShaw-bd4fy]

Search for Zeblaze Ares.

[@philliphaynes6775]

My whole 24 year military career, had a G-Shock on my wrist.

[@ApolloVIIIYouAreGoForTLI]

Would love to hear your opinion on consumer items rated as “Military Spec” given your 20+ Years Serving.......I've seen it a lot with phone cases & remain sceptical ha ha. I used to work with blasting equipment used in mines & all was housed in the toughest cases Pelican sold - That what I assume “Military Spec” is

[@KhaledAlfaris]

Great review, as always.

[@dparag14]

Why has he started putting his name next to channel name.

[@Historelic]

Michael is a cool guy , I really like him . brother, may you live a healthy long life, cheers from Pakistan!

[@TheMrMobile]

Thanks very much! Same to you.

[@user-or1ce7ez5w]

@@ameeshabathool2112 omg . What a weirdo

[@user-or1ce7ez5w]

@@ameeshabathool2112 mate, you may be his fan, but that don't have to lead where you asking personal questions. In the Western world people don't welcome such questions, especially by strangers. However I understand it's usually common to ask in your country, your name then next question, are you married?

[@user-or1ce7ez5w]

@@ameeshabathool2112 exactly. KZbin is a American company

[@kanthiwijayathilake1659]

@@user-or1ce7ez5w you are a racist karen

[@SpaceWithSam]

This is why you're my favorite KZbinr, the information are always incredible, the video is phenomenal, you deserve way more 10 million subscribers, excellent content Michael!

[@jag391]

This has to be THE best review on a watch that's I've seen in a very long time! Almost cinematic production quality!

[@nathanwashington9784]

Super odd of them not to disclose SoC on a tech product

[@MezzoForteAural]

I would love to get this G-Shock from an aesthetics view point but the lack of what I feel are modern features, along with that price? A non starter in my eyes.

[@PapaKratos]

This guy is such an incredible artist! Loved the shot of the watch in the pool.

[@liberty0758]

He wants you to get injected with the experimental poison, that has death listed as a side effect. Yeah, such an incredible artist.

[@HyusKays]

Mad respect Micheal.. You had zero fear of exposing manufacturer company design and features flaws . Honest review.. Thank you

[@Riccardo_Mori]

You craft your Sponsor Message segments just as creatively as the rest of your videos. I never skip them, unlike with other KZbinrs. Cheers!

[@xinkbranding]

_"I never liked the look of the G-Shock..."_ I mumble to myself as I head to checkout. Hard to find high quality, unbiased reviews these days. *Thank you!*

[@gebauzchris]

Whoa, I like the subtle reference to Star Trek by throwing in the "Kelvin timeline" reference!

[@CapturedByKen]

I’m wearing a g shock now ...have a few and I love them, idk if the smart version is up my alley tbf

[@EckmanJones]

Me too, Atomic/Solar

[@NigelMelanisticSmith]

I think missing the 10 year battery makes it less substantial

[@heldermendesbaiao6701]

Always a pleasure to watch your reviews Michael. I have two classic G-shocks that I love. But this one is very far away from what Garmin offers for the same price.

[@O1OO1O1]

Is there a garmin you recommend?

[@daren91]

Great insight on this new watch! I'm a bit of a GShock fan and I've been waiting for a fully fledged GShock smartwatch. However, as you've explained, this couldn't be a worse time for them to lauch this.

[@nomadd.neeraj]

His voice man someone from Marvel should just listen to this guy...

[@CoRDSau]

audible hire mr mobile.

[@nomadd.neeraj]

@@CoRDSau so true mate!

[@SDMasterYoda]

My dad gave me his old DW-5600 in 1990. I loved that watch and wore it all the time. The outer shell had long since crumbled away, but I continued to wear it. I never changed the battery in it and it lasted until 2011. The 20+ year battery life was great. I ended up retiring that watch when the battery died and got the Japan exclusive GW-5000 which has the nice screw back design of my beloved DW-5600, but also has solar charging and radio reception for automatic timekeeping. I don't plan on ever replacing this watch.

[@asplmn]

Been wearing it for a week now. I love mine. But, I've given up on trying to keep up with the latest and greatest smartwatch tech. I just want a watch first, smartwatch second. I do wish they'd gone with updated silicon and better battery life, tho I do like the timepiece only function. I also have an Omega Speedy for my mechanical fix, or whenever I need to dress things up a bit. If you're someone who cares about paying for stuff with your watch or storing music (I always have my phone on me anyways), then this may not be for you. But, if you appreciate timepieces over smart functions, then you may also love this one.

[@miteshrocker]

Review is great as always, but extra props for the Sponsor spot, it was funny and awesome 😄😂

[@star42]

I brought my DW6900 after watching Mission Impossible 2 back in 2000. After getting me through my military service and a trip to Everest Base Camp, it is still my daily. It's pretty much a part of me now. Love that thing.

[@matterwiz1689]

I've used my Pro Trek WSD F30 every day for ~2 years and i cant remember ever getting a software update, but that hasnt really bothered me. The software works fine and all the 3rd party apps are smooth too. So for the outdoor-focused people this is there for i see this a worthy incremental design update.

[@PeterHerget]

Nice review Michael! I really like the 38-year history about G-Shock watches and Casio you did during the intro. Are you going to interview Kikuo Ibe? I am wearing the GBD-H1000 smartwatch right now, nope, it doesn't have the WearOS integration; however, the battery life is fantastic! I am going on Day 6 of my second battery test and the Casio wearable still has seven fully battery bars...

[@jdc021]

Thanks for the usual in depth and down to earth review. I did not know about the wear OS collaboration with Samsung or the older processor in the G shock. The sports reviews I had seen did not mention those two points. I was considering changing my Polar v800 for a G shock but will wait. So thanks again for your help.

[@SugarFreeTargets]

Unfortunately for Casio, this product will flop. I love myself a good G-shock watch but Google OS is not for outdoor enthusiast. The standard GBD-H1000 seems like a much better buy

[@MrCarpen7er]

The lack of solar power on this is incomprehensible. Being full of features is not an excuse for the lack of it.

[@RHTeebs]

6:47 "Hot single trekkies near you looking to Khan" 😆😆 that's the best reference yet.

[@g.9664]

the music hits different, where to find this masterpiece of a sound?

[@Robetea1]

my dad bought me a g shock in 2012 back when i was in year 10. The only time i had to replace the battery was 2 weeks ago. I still use it for work and gym. these watches are solid.

[@harryzain]

I bought a simpler world timezone version of a casio once as I was travelling a lot those days. Its been all over with me. It’s now 12 years old and still has battery. Amazing battery life for the regular casio’s. Will probably not get this one though, I wouldn’t take it on travels as its just another thing to charge.

[@PosyMusic]

Is the power saving display really segmented? Because I don't see any dividing lines between the large numbers.

[@CataclysmZA]

I really just want Casio to take one of their smaller designs and turn it into the equivalent of what Huawei and Samsung has with their cheap trackers. It just has to be a fitness tracker with notifications. It doesn't have to be smart or run WearOS.

[@DanielleWhite]

I keep being tempted by smartwatches and never pulling the trigger. While price, battery life, etc., have been issues for me the biggest is simultaneous paring to multiple phones. It's a niche demand likely mostly limited to those of us who deal with a second mobile for on-call at work but with so many BT headsets handling it I keep holding out hope.

[@bokiehillebrand7649]

Sorry for the long message hope my information helps.. 🙏🏼

[@geraldpolymath]

The only thing that sucks about Mr Mobile AKA Michael Fisher is he doesn't have more videos. The videos he makes are simply great and well made. My favorite KZbin channel by far.

[@alexraphael509]

I don't know if my comments would be read, your reviews are food for thought, and satisfy any doubts one might have. all I can do is to admire from afar your stellar content creativity which strikes me as good, and say well-done Michael.

[@Gsyoku]

Excellent review! Love it

[@sushaantsiingh9106]

the casio f91w that my dad wore in college is the one that i wear today. other than a couple of battery changes, it works like a champ

[@larsthorwald3338]

G-Shocks can be huge, but many of their chunkiest designs wear surprisingly easy and light. If you opt for one of the conventional (non-"smart") models, you still get a functionally-loaded solar-powered, self-adjusting, perfectly accurate, completely autonomous timepiece that you'll pass down to your grand kids. My first G, a relatively primitive DW-6600, is going strong 26 years after I bought it.

[@AsianRodrigo]

I've owned my GX56 BB for 5 years now it's still a solid watch. Wore it everyday and it's seen everything from water, mud, sand and even maple syrup. Case is pretty beat up but the face has no scratches. I'll continue using this watch until the strap breaks

[@garrettvella8831]

Oddly enough, despite some of the feature omissions, this is probably the only smartwatch I have ever considered

[@ilpoheikkila4773]

Another awesome video, sir! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: smartwatches don’t interest me even a bit and I will probably never buy one but your smartwatch videos are so great that I watch them anyway! And enjoy them! No wonder if you sometimes stress a bit about video publishing times when you always make these masterpieces! Your videos are always one of the best among tech videos. But a word or two about the watch too: as a boy I owned some Casio watches in the 1980’s. They really wouldn’t break. Even in use of wild kid like I used to be. The only reason to get new one was the looks. I just wanted new one although the old one was still working. I bet they are still working somewhere. I’ve lost them all. I also had a watch that was also calculator. It had rubber buttons for every number and other function under display. I can’t remember if it was Casio or what.

[@r_turner]

Editor : So what effects shall we use for our sponsor video?? MrMobile : All of them!!

[@sevenhenson3926]

Battery alone kills it. Cant even bring this to a 3 day hike n camp trip.

[@oktosite_]

A Garmin Instinct should fare a lot better. I love mine! Still holding out hope Casio will do better in the future.

[@Synthetica9]

I wish there were more watches in the segment my current watch (the Fossil Hybrid HR) is in: E-ink display, needs at least two glances to distinguish it from an analog watch, and amazing battery life.

[@madmann6723]

Great review, I'm really intrigued by the Samsung/Google collaboration. They did it of course on the Galaxy Nexus and there is talk of Samsung supplying the the next Pixel chipset. Lastly is just me or does android 12 look to be heavily influenced by OneUI? Should be an interesting year. 😁

[@jesusnavarrete6317]

My Mudmasters I beaten up in mud. Construction work. Mountain biking and still look fresh when I get a chance to clean em.

[@GregJ22]

I bought a G-shock in my teenage years I think in '94 and touted 7 years of battery life. But as you said it lasted 10. I think I might get a battery replacement for it since retro is cool again and it's not as over the top as newer models.

[@Brian-tn4cd]

Man this just reminded i need to change the battery of my old dumbwatch Gshock XD

[@UsmanAli-xg7ew]

"The manufacturers had no editorial input " obviously bro, you just told people not to buy it. lol

[@TheMrMobile]

Still gotta say it.

[@MinnesotaMathew]

amazing review as always. thank you for what you do

[@kd84afc]

"Kelvin timeline monstrosity" I like how you think!

[@freshvintage]

Great video as always! Awesome to see Casio releasing this but that price and the timing of the release yikes...

[@Wodenseyes]

My dad and I both wear G-Shocks. I thought about the Smart Watch they came out with but I use an IPhone and I’m just not a fan of wear OS in the first place. Still it looks fucking awesome

[@Nightcrawler666]

Great video. Im a bit torn between one of these new or a as new, but used GPR B1000 Rangeman. I think I've just gone off the smart watch a bit after seeing this video. I really don't understand why they've discontinued the GPR B1000 Rangeman. It makes no sense. I'm not a G Shock collector. In face I haven't worn a watch since about 93. I just love what the Rangeman can do & I like the look of it.

[@samsinger5135]

i have been a G shock user for over 15 years... loving the durability and long lasting of these watches i have been wondering if they did make a smart watch knowing they would have done there best to make it as durable as any of there others

[@ZachariaZuehlke]

Thanks for the awesome video, Mr. Mobile! I've been on the lookout for watches with the snapdragon 4100 myself and I only know of one option which was the new ticwatch. Do you know of any others that carry the same internals?

[@Triptisim]

So what I’m taking away is that the Garmin fenix series is still the king of this market space. Good to know 😅

[@MrCarpen7er]

Good old days when Casio G-Shock watches were great and affordable with great functionality.

[@luisc5529]

Michael, your videos make my day. Keep up the great work!

[@o0260o]

That's Garmin Fenix money. The dual layer screen is neat but really lacks on features.

[@manoflego123]

Great video. I'm a big watch fan, and Casio and G-Shock hold a special place in my heart, but I'm not on board with smart watches in general just yet. I'll hold out until technology is both faster and cheaper before pulling the trigger on one.

[@GadgetyMV]

Thanks for this, as usual, well made and enjoyable review. The only innovation the Casio brings, which I'd like to see on far more Wear OS devices, is 20 bar/ATM water resistance. Even better if someone brings out a 10ATM watch with a speaker.

[@Sairus.]

I really miss my Gshock .. this is what all Gshock fans been waiting for .. finally a smart Gshock 🤩 but the price tag 🤔🤔🤔

[@TenshiR]

This is one of the reasons I left Android Wear watches. I have 4 watches sitting in a drawer because they were no longer supported a year or less after they came out. My Sony Smart Watch 3 had NFC that was never activated. It was the main reason I bought the watch. My Gear S3 Frontier LTE however just received an update as recently as 2 weeks ago. So did my wife's Gear S2, 5 and 6 years later. 🤔 I'm not looking forward to Samsung moving to Wear OS at all.

[@e2rqey]

SoC not specified mixed with Wear OS has me pretty concerned....

[@MrLee-qz3gy]

thank you for the review.

[@yurboi698]

Man I love your channel I remember watching your pocket now reviews and they were great way back then now this channel is massive it's crazy keep up the good work

[@jayrdee8929]

If this Shock had the solar charge thingy wow been great. They had on another semi smart/fitness watch release last year.

[@Ghostintheshell3551]

I'm glad I saw this video ! I was literally about to buy this watch and replace my galaxy watch but after watching this no fking way .

[@volcomintality8638]

"Casio, GOD TIER!!"

[@athanasiostsompanis3998]

You mean Hublot 😂

[@ernestomarquez4972]

@@athanasiostsompanis3998 bro what get the fuck out of here. No one make reliable, affordable, and durable watches like casio g shock

[@jcpancha]

Nice review. Would it be possible to know what Watch face you are using? The orange one. Thank you

[@avishaijahanian6472]

Amazingly one astounding! An actual teaching material for all ages reviews from someone who knows

[@shefinmohammed3459]

You can also reverse the negative display using phone app... to black background and white text..as now you are having white background and black text.

[@criznitty]

The narration in these videos are great!

[@ThierryTiramisu]

8:28 that's an ouch moment right there

[@photography555]

Can you use the touch screen under water? Can it have a battery replacement in years to come? How accurate is the altimeter vs none gps g shocks? Do you know if the gps is always on like a phone but not tracking your distance? Does the map display footpath? Can you buy a new charger if it breaks? mud proof? Can you use the gps without having a phone with you?

[@isegrim1978]

Does it support the Moment Setter App or are the apps functions now managed on the watch itself? Because right now it looks like this functionality was not ported over.

[@generationofbmx]

What is that red, orange, and yellow watch face app you are using on the Gsw H-1000?

[@andrewgittens7737]

Good video again Just can't see the point in buying a WearOs watch at the moment. Plugged my Fossil Sport in last week after about 6 months of not using it & after it lost just under 50% in about half a day I realised why I was so frustrated with it so went back to my Amazfit GTS 2e. Don't get me wrong, you can't do half as much with the GTS 2e , but it dose just what I need + battery life is king. Will wait & see what the Google/Samsung collaboration brings before I part with my money on any Wear OS watch again. Also my Sony Smart watch 3 was more responsive & Google Voice Search worked a charm compared to the Fossil.

[@PericoTan]

Hi, will the watch still keep track of distance even with no GPS reception or if the GPS signal is lost while training?

[@ArchieGee]

Great review Michael 👏

[@nishantsaloki]

As always, amazing video michael

[@anasmehmood1]

Hey Michael, awesome review as always. Btw what’s that watch at 8:10

[@jarrodbushong1689]

Yet another hollywood-quality review, Michael. I think I speak for most of your fan base, we'd really like a show n tell of how you produce those gorgeous videos.

[@LaskyLabs]

I didn't catch the premier. But you know me, always excited when you talk about smart watches.

[@adwaitgoku27]

When Casio dumped the Protek smartwatch, I thought it wasn't gonna return to making smartwatches again, but this has my hopes up even if it is not a good product.

[@Teh_Chosen_Juan]

good review. i recommend you do audiobooks too. you have a great voice and inflection for it. maybe you already do. and if so, you go girl. i see you.

[@livefootagetube]

I wouldn't say it's a fail though it's just the beginning but for somebody like me that's been wearing G-Shocks since I was 10 this is perfect. I don't care for all the bells and whistles what I want is that glowing screen when I flip my wrist. That's what G-Shock is cool and comfortable and durable. You sold me with all those glowing screens of the time super futuristic I love it

[@japzone]

1:38 - I understood that reference 😂

[@stephenjones5432]

There is a new version of this watch that does have tough solar. I would love to see a video on this newer version. Thanks from NC.

[@undefined7141]

We The problem with "smart watches" for special operation personal is RF leakage. Credit to Garmin's Tactix series that features a STEALTH MODE and KILL SWITCH; however, then you run into battery issues. The reality is we use The 401/601 or a "smart phone" with proprietary applications.

[@shaygaa]

Smart and deep review ! thanks