Casio GW-9400 Rangeman review and walkthrough

[@papricep6248]

This is possibly the best G Shock for value. Released in 2013 and it's still not close to obsolete. I mean triple sensor with solar and MB6!

[@DougFNJ]

100% agree with you.

[@MateoBakija]

I bought the new Rangeman gw-9400 two months ago and looked the batch number on the back that says it was made this year in april. I was surprised since this model was released in 2013. Really great watch, perfect fidget toy for adults XD. Also very easy to operate the functions, everything is logical and well put together. It's not even that huge as it appears at first but feels very rugged and tough. I wear it every day and never leave my house without it. Rangeman ftw! :)

[@DougFNJ]

This watch has well deserved staying power. I don’t see it going away anytime soon.

[@tylerbalan7645]

Bro what price was the watch

[@JohnnyJuke]

Just found your channel again after 13 years! Ahh the good old days.

[@DougFNJ]

Great to see you back Johnny Juke! Can’t believe I’ve been doing it this long. Have some great content coming up. Just checked out your channel, great content!! Subscribed

[@fuloplehel]

Very good review and comparison to other models. I actually owned the GPR-B1000, but always disconnected from my phone, the app is very poor quality, casio and buggy. So I sold it. If you want a connected watch, garmin is way better. I have this rangeman gw9400 for a long time, and it is one of the best, and still in production. The GPR-B1000 was discontinued. Recently I bought the new mudman gw-9500, the dual layer display is not that great, and the negative ones are horrible in terms of legibility. I have the positive display version. The stainless steel buttons are better on the 9400 rangeman, easier to use. The strap is very stiff, maybe after some time it will be more confortable. But overall it's a good watch, no Bluetooth and other gimmicks, just a standalone survival tool.

[@DougFNJ]

This watch is in my opinion the best Casio put out. I struggle with reverse displays too. Keep an eye out this year, they are upgrading the GPR!

[@lucagabriel2395]

If I were lost outdoors, this would be the watch, I`d like to rock.

[@DougFNJ]

Absolutely!! Do a Google search for the new Mudman, taking it to yet another level.

[@lucagabriel2395]

@@DougFNJ Wow, you‘re right.

[@twrex-13]

Got one of these for Christmas after window shopping it for years. Absolutely love it. Feels great on the wrist and while I like and wear smartwatches, not having to charge this and still getting good intuitive functionality out of the watch is great. Temp sensor picks up on body heat so not the most useful feature there, but otherwise excellent. Until they come out with a smartwatch that is completely solar powered, this will be my daily driver

[@DougFNJ]

This may be the best all around G-Shock. Which version did you get?

[@twrex-13]

@@DougFNJ I got the GW-9400. Great watch, even when comparing it against my Pro Trek smartwatch

[@jasongaudreau2075]

Solid value…can be found for $200 and less everywhere and has so many variants throughout the years…one could focus on collecting gw9400’s themselves. Great triple sensor digital face gshock.

[@DougFNJ]

Great comment, and very true. Now they released the new GW9500 Mudman. Specs look like a nice update to the classic.

[@traviswalker8933]

The Riseman and the Mudman both had temperature sensors. The Riseman didn't have the compass while the Mudman didn't have the pressure sensor and missed the altimeter and barometer. Strange why Casio sometimes recognises the thermometer as a sensor while most of the time doesn't recognize it as a sensor.

[@DougFNJ]

Thats a really good question. It was also interesting whiting the Riseman and Mudman ultimately evolve to this perfect module.

[@traviswalker8933]

@@DougFNJ it has its own flaws like the volume of the alarms and the fine markers on the compass dial.

[@kma86]

That baffles me as well! When they mention triple sensor, most of the time they'll highlight ABC, and leaves the thermometer unmentioned. It's kinda funny since the altimeter reading relies on the barometer sensor, while temperature is a different thing altogether.

[@traviswalker8933]

@@kma86 agreed. The thermometer is a separate sensor so it should be recognised when mentioning triple sensor.

[@ModernandVintageWatches]

I have the green 🍏 version Men in Green

[@FiremanFrach]

Great review! I was high bidder on eBay and got a new Rangeman for only $172.00! I love this watch. 👍🏻

[@DougFNJ]

Great catch!!! How are you liking it?

[@FiremanFrach]

@@DougFNJ LOVE it. Although I didn’t realize how bad my hearing is. My wife can hear the storm alert from across the room, but I can’t hear it on my wrist.🤣

[@briangordon3278]

As always, another excellent review! Thanks Doug!

[@DougFNJ]

Thank you as always Brian, really appreciate the feedback!

[@ModernandVintageWatches]

I have the green 🍏 version Men in Green

[@ryangames1708]

best Gshock ever! I would say, this is better than GWG 2000. I have both.

[@DougFNJ]

Definitely one of my all time favorites!

[@gld2139]

I would like to see the display updated with STN type LCDs (which many of the newer Pro Treks have). This would offer better visibility, especially for the negative display versions of this watch.

[@DougFNJ]

I’ve been hearing rumors that they may possibly redesign the GPS version. Would love to see some of that technology and display in this size. If this is a winner, THAT would be a full blown champion.

[@Jounar]

Awesome review of an amazing watch. Nabbed my on sale just before the smart version of the Rangeman came out and never looked back :)

[@DougFNJ]

Amazing that you could still purchase these, but the smart version is discontinued. That’s staying power for a reason.

[@ModernandVintageWatches]

I have the green 🍏 version Men in Green

[@patrickbrazil1313]

Really love your videos,tutorials, and reviews doug. Please keep them coming. Thanks again and regards from ireland 🇮🇪 pat Brazil.

[@DougFNJ]

Thank you Patrick, I really appreciate that. Lots to come, keep an eye out!

[@SickStyle201]

Just picked up the last Japanese domestic model on Amazon today

[@DougFNJ]

Nice catch! Funny too, I had it in my Amazon cart, the one I reviewed was my brother in laws, I’m looking to buy one for myself.

[@TheFrog767]

Awesome screen information etc 🍾🥂. At the moment they are like hens teeth down here l ordered one two weeks ago not until January or February a large outdoor store sold them all. I could get one on Amazon but I'll wait. Nice direct video.

[@DougFNJ]

Thank you Frog, amazing how strong this watch is still going, they are still releasing new versions.

[@simba9725]

Where Pro Trek and G-Shock had a baby. Only downside to it, is the volume om the alarms, and countdown are very weak, I can't hear while on my wrist, unless absolutely quiet.

[@DougFNJ]

Simba, I've complained about watch alarms for years. Ive never seen one loud enough. I wish they would put vibrate on more G-Shocks.

[@traviswalker8933]

@@DougFNJ the Casio BA-80 would certainly remedy your complaints. But it's a vintage model and would be harder to come by.

[@ModernandVintageWatches]

I have the green 🍏 version Men in Green

[@chthonictonic]

Bob sounds nice.❤

[@DougFNJ]

Bob is awesome

[@DonegalOverlanding]

Just ordered one from Amazon France. €250, though it did go up a little as the VAT in Ireland is higher than France and Amazon adjusted and charged shipping, which would be free in France. You cannot buy the GW9400 in the UK anymore, they have no stock and the model is now discontinued.

[@DougFNJ]

Very curious what the next version will bring. Both versions of the Rangeman are discontinued. Both are very popular, so something good is hopefully up!

[@ModernandVintageWatches]

I have the green 🍏 version Men in Green

[@joeframo3347]

That's exactly what America wanted the four model thank you for sharing the video you are awesome keep making videos I think you're excellent you're totally awesome 👍

[@DougFNJ]

Thank you VERY much for the feedback Joe. Which version do you have?

[@steven3379]

I wouldn't mind if Bluetooth was added to this, but even if not I could see myself still purchasing one this year, maybe a 10th anniversary model!

[@DougFNJ]

I love the different versions they are adding to this line. I think they should leave it as it is and make put all the phone tech into the next GPR if they look to release one.

[@jacobj268]

Can you also include a portion where you explain the different letters/symbols on the watch face? I still don't know what "PS" means and the manual came in Japanese since I got the japan limited edition

[@DougFNJ]

I could do my best, but if I miss something, feel free to comment like you did. PS is for Power Save. Turns off the display and sensors when not in use.

[@Supra_Mare_Cultro_Bloke]

gw9200 got temperature, no campass. just got the battery changed, after 16 years, sitting in dark box.

[@DougFNJ]

Funny thing is, if you sat it in front of a window for 3 days, I wouldn’t be surprised if it woke up. The Solar watches are amazing.

[@Darkelf661]

I have one of these and love it!

[@DougFNJ]

Great choice FreedomFighter. Best non bluetooth G-Shock released in my opinion.

[@priority2]

Great review of a cool G. Thanks Doug👍🏻

[@DougFNJ]

Thanks for the feedback Ferd. This is one of the best, Im wondering if there will be any updates to it at some point, and what they will be with the GPR being discontinued, would love to see a hybrid of both.

[@ModernandVintageWatches]

I have the green 🍏 version Men in Green

[@jerryjensen6430]

Never got this model as my Riseman is still going strong. I may get the reverse display model its very cool.

[@DougFNJ]

That is one watch I wish I dint sell years ago. That was just a fun watch!

[@beky2879]

Hi, I wanted a reversed display as well but after a lot of research I found out that people are complaining that this display is poorly visible in daylight. So just check the reviews. Otherwise it is an awesome watch, I have it for over two years and charged it only several times on the sun or even under a desk lamp. Also you have to understand how to work with an altimeter because it depends on an atmosferic pressure sensor so it can change during a few hours even though you are not moving but for an atmosferic pressure and a relative height it is awesomly accurate. The watch has also a storm alarm but you need to understand how it works as well. I am writing it because some people are complaining that the sensors are not accurate but they just don't understand how to use the watch.

[@ModernandVintageWatches]

I have the green 🍏 version Men in Green

[@steven3379]

I'm seriously considering the negative led version of this, thanks for the video!

[@DougFNJ]

I always love the look of negative displays, but I struggle to see them with my eyes. Please let me know what you think when you get it.

[@Shadow-bs1iu]

I got the mud master as a present from my wife about 6 x years ago and it’s brilliant. It has a moon clock on it, which is ideal as my epilepsy is unstable during full moons (strange but true) Unbeknown to her and me, I never knew it had this function. It’s brilliant as it has a temp gauge and compass. Does the range man have a temp gauge too? Some websites suggest it does..

[@DougFNJ]

Yes, it’s basically a Pro Trek with G-Shock features.

[@juswatch7582]

The Rangeman is in a class by itself. I wonder if Casio is going to make a newer version of this watch???

[@DougFNJ]

Interestingly, the newer version was the GPR-B1000 with GPS that they discontinued while this version remains. I'd like to see what level they can bring this.

[@juswatch7582]

@@DougFNJ That's my Grail watch!! I've been watching your channel over 10 years now. You helped me figure out the functions on my 2 favorite G-Shock Mudman models, the Mudman Rally and the Mudman 5 eyed monster. You're a G-Shock legend in my book sir!

[@jens-christianpetersen367]

Great watch. The watch has a harder time recieving atomic time than my other G-Shocks. I don’t know if it’s just my Rangeman, but it’s strange.

[@DougFNJ]

I wonder if something in the module is interfering to a degree.

[@ModernandVintageWatches]

I have the green 🍏 version Men in Green

[@adsagp]

I saw one review of this Rangeman which said power saving mode needs to be off to receive the atomic time and also the barometer too. Try turning both those off and try again.

[@craigseangoldberg5976]

Hi Craig from South Africa Great review I enjoyed it immensely Do you have to set the compass and other sensors,or are they set from the factory?

[@ModernandVintageWatches]

I have the green 🍏 version Men in Green

[@DougFNJ]

Hi Craig, thanks for watching! It comes set from factory, and you can adjust if you need.

[@Estariol87]

An awesome review, for an awesome watch :-)

[@DougFNJ]

Thank you for watching and taking time to comment.

[@ModernandVintageWatches]

I have the green 🍏 version Men in Green

[@tammysharonlorettastafford6271]

Sorry sir,but,at the end of the setting screen you adjust your latitude and longitude not your compass.This is so you will have correct sunrise and sunset indications.

[@coprguy1]

Does the band keeper have the lock in place feature?

[@DougFNJ]

Are you talking about that plastic bump on the hole side of the straps? It has a knurled plastic bump there to keep it in place

[@vinzandrietambong6649]

Nice watch I like it but cannot afford

[@DougFNJ]

Second hand always makes them more affordable 😬

[@n98OOOO]

as on today which is the latest model from rangeman (next latest model gw 9400) (any 2023 models ?)

[@DougFNJ]

I'm hoping so, this is a long running model, hoping an update is in the works like they did with the 5000u, nothing major, just some tweaks would be nice to see.

[@joydipsaha727]

​@@DougFNJYour Rangeman is still in good condition?. I have bought a month ago, happy but affried about the lug issues.

[@DougFNJ]

@@joydipsaha727 This is my brother in laws, he’s had it for years. I haven’t heard about an issue with the lugs on this model. Are you referring to the GPS version?

[@joydipsaha727]

@@DougFNJ thanks for the response brother. No I m using gw 9400 Rangeman no gps. As I stated, love the watch but with fear of losing it by braking lugs.

[@anuppaul7355]

Is it wearable on 17 cm wrist or look awkward?

[@DougFNJ]

Sizing is very subjective. You should be fine, but always try it on if you are on the fence. Also, ask the members with smaller wrists on Watchuseek, they would give wrist shots.

[@gamegear7329]

Gw9400 mud resist?

[@DougFNJ]

Most G's are, but if you do find yourself working or playing in mud a lot, Mudman is your best bet

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

Frogman za siromaha.

[@DougFNJ]

Naah, this one is in a league of its own.

[@mirzha001]

OHIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!