I've been looking at the G Shock 2100 series since they came out and this is the one for me. Finally a positive lcd display, good contrast between hands/indices and the black dial and most important a comfortable strap out of the box. Great review thanks 👍
@BraveBeaters Жыл бұрын
Exactly! Finally they did it right! :)
@MichaelandCathy1999 Жыл бұрын
I did my own mod to it when I got mine 1 1/2 years ago. I opened it up, and applied GLOW IN THE DARK paint I got from a Michael’s art supply store. Used a toothpick to apply just a round dot on the indices ( don’t put too much cause it can interfere with the hand movements ), and put some on the tips of the hands( again check for clearance of the hands passing each other) , works really great, with a dose of Ultraviolet flashlight it goes through the whole night, no problems. The digital display is the problem, but I use it just for the D/D. My everyday piece ever since. 🇨🇦👍
@katherinelangford981 Жыл бұрын
A few models had positive display. If you look at the Women's models Smokey blue, white, a light khakis green colour, and of course 2 light pink ones. They all have positive displays. I think most can get away with the first 3 colours for sure. I have white, blue, pink with rose gold accents and a black virtual world one. I'm going to use the light blue or the white to mod into a steel case and bracelet.
@sivakrishna1994 Жыл бұрын
Any link fr that watch
@Milan-bb7en5 ай бұрын
@@BraveBeatersexplain to me, why it introduced steam
@vdan2879 Жыл бұрын
"Buy watches responsibly" "KZbin is not a watch shop" Love it!
@jazzventuraАй бұрын
*Responibly
@fredb285810 ай бұрын
Very practical military watch. Nice silver, reflective case so the sunlight can glint off it, giving away your position to enemy snipers who will then proceed to dome you.
@kushalrahatkar45686 ай бұрын
That's why watches on field are wore inside
@fredb28586 ай бұрын
@@kushalrahatkar4568 Yeah the strap is metal and reflective as well as the dial dude...
@kushalrahatkar45686 ай бұрын
@@fredb2858 reflective strap??
@fredb28586 ай бұрын
@@kushalrahatkar4568 Nah Ur right I thought the strap was metal for some reason
@muhammadaqilfarhan82372 ай бұрын
@@fredb2858the 2100 can be modified bruh
@imranhusain1657 Жыл бұрын
Yes it really works. My daughter bought me the GM2100 in blue when it was a rarity and I had difficulty in reading it. I have now bought white hands and that has made the watch a joy to wear. This is even better due to markers and negative display. Price is high though.
@imranhusain1657 Жыл бұрын
Sorry positive display
@johndoe-vc1we4 күн бұрын
@@imranhusain1657there are two others in this series with negative displays. Thing with negative is aesthetically its great but not legible unless the digits are larger
@ZERO_SVN Жыл бұрын
This is available now at Macy's and they have a 25% off coupon (VIP) this weekend. I've been waiting for it to go in stock with a coupon. Grabbed one just now.
@Snicker60515 Жыл бұрын
Still available as of today 6/10/23. I'm on their page right now looking at this watch😅
@C0nchis Жыл бұрын
A beautiful, affordable watch. Casio and Seiko are amazing watch brands.
@jdejes Жыл бұрын
Just got mine this past weekend from Macy’s. The one with the positive display. And better yet, got a 25% discount!
@paulbonaventura4969 Жыл бұрын
Wow. I can actually see the dial and it's balanced! Casio ... staying God Tier!
@soggz4246 Жыл бұрын
Hullo Great Vid. I love my ‘casioak’. I always wanted a G SHOCK for many years, but always felt they were simply too bulky. But with the thinner casioak, it ticked all the boxes for me. All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧
@ml696 Жыл бұрын
Try the 5600 mate, classic
@soggz4246 Жыл бұрын
@@ml696 Thank you.
@Boblw56 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for great, informative review. Glad it’s not Bluetooth. I hate being caught behind enemy lines!
@BraveBeaters Жыл бұрын
Hahaha!
@davidwarburton8890 Жыл бұрын
Oh ya, I like this one. I have worn a 2100 for a couple years now and wasn't looking to duplicate with another; but this one just might do it. Love the military or outdoors elements. Can you imagine with an orange strap?
@DeWatch Жыл бұрын
I like this watch ..I have one.. I think this is the thinnest G-Shock series with 11,8 mm thickness...very cool..😊👍
@caseopedia9695 Жыл бұрын
Bro where did you get that orange strap ?
@HOBBL3 Жыл бұрын
It comes with the watch bro
@einekleineente1 Жыл бұрын
@@HOBBL3😂
@flybeep166111 ай бұрын
@@HOBBL3NO it doesn’t “bro”. Can’t be found on the website. Next time bother to verify before opening your mouth “bro”.
@flybeep166111 ай бұрын
@@einekleineente1idiot
@powerinperspective11 ай бұрын
@@flybeep1661cringe
@lucacadianalbert Жыл бұрын
I really love the new release and the GM-2100C is my favorite of the 3. I adore the finish and color combo on that one (plus the positive display). I still prefer G-Shock Squares and still prefer resin bezels - but this one is really nice. Tough solar is also not a deal breaker for me - many of my TS G-Shocks are in watch boxes and often time I take one out to wear and it's dead...especially those damn Bluetooth version ones, those tend to drain batteries way quicker than non BT ones. Great video, thanks for sharing.
@befit9493 Жыл бұрын
In the Army, we don't wear reflective watch unless you want to be kill in the first place 🤣🤣🤣
@eugene54812 ай бұрын
Same with the police force 😂
@johndoe-vc1we4 күн бұрын
What about the orange strap?
@PrisonMike-10 ай бұрын
I have an orange strap and a stainless strap. Gives the watch several different good looks. I love the indices on it. They reflect light and shine almost like diamonds.
@brucesuitt993 Жыл бұрын
I like this a lot, but really wish it was solar. I don’t know how your Solar battery is dying when they can maintain a charge for many months. That would just mean you’re never actually wearing the watch.
@HoolieUK Жыл бұрын
Righto, been itching for a gshock to add to the collection and after watching this have just bought that model, great looking thing
@40173k8 ай бұрын
A fantastic video and I'm astounded by your wide and articulate use of English vocabulary whilst being so heavily accented.
@AlessandroGenTLe Жыл бұрын
I have something like 120 watches, with, among others, PP, AP, Pam, Rlx, Omega, Breguet, J. Droz ecc ecc. But no G-Shock by now... And this is finally going to change :) This is gonna be finally my 1st G-Shock. Not so plasticky, not so huge, not wrong color (even tho the perfect combo for me would be this dial inside the darkened GM-2100CB-3A case, but whatever, I may buy both and assemble them that way...), not stupidly expensive for what it is, and good for hiking without worrying Good job Casio!
@johanwillfred613910 ай бұрын
Stumbled onto your channel again. Few month ago I purchased GM-2100c after watching the video, beautiful watch. Weirdly enough, it looks dressy. And content quality is amazing tho.
@bostonskiherbaciarz Жыл бұрын
Yessss, I've been waiting for this release too, as I don't really like the OEM metal bracelet. I hope these adapters are really sturdy. Thanks Andrei.
@grose93alexander672 ай бұрын
Can u take the quick connects off and use a strap connected directly to the watch
@whywecollectwatches Жыл бұрын
Great review! Love this new version of the CasiOak! I think I will pick one up!
@alperentuccar343 Жыл бұрын
I have just bought one and it is truly great. Very comfortable, easy and practical. Casio is always a God Tier level on watch making although Shakira doesn't like.
@NaziraKarimi4President7 ай бұрын
Shakira still mad cuz ex-husband chose a 21 yo over her.
Literally bought a GM2100 silver online 3 days ago. Haven't arrived yet and I know the negative display is bad but I can't complain. Still prefer the hairline brushed silver dial imo. Still this positive variation is amazing.
@michaelgeorge51977 ай бұрын
I just received a digital glitch2100 with negative display which is a little difficult to read I still love it a lot. My first watch that wasn’t a pocket watch in decades
@arigato77882 ай бұрын
Big fan of the high contrast field watch colour scheme, it really does look like it means business.
@rjeepster8640 Жыл бұрын
Well my G has been running for 13 years without one issue all on solar power it’s a must!
@thenotanclan Жыл бұрын
I’m a huge fan of the Casioak but wish they’d release a solar Multi Band 6 version - I don’t want the Bluetooth version - and btw, I’d still love to know where the orange strap came from
@danielarenas77076 ай бұрын
I got this model and has become part of my EDC great review sir👍🏼
@Snicker60515 Жыл бұрын
I was doing some measuring with my trusty digital caliper on my wrist and it looks like my skinny wrists won't work with this watch, thanks Dad! Just means I get to keep rocking my Hamilton Khaki King! But now I want a fabric strap for it...
@Wetangle Жыл бұрын
What size are your wrists?
@Danandrei2619 күн бұрын
Had the GM2100, had to sold it because of the low visibility between hand and background. Now i ordered the Gm2100cb, really missed it, good comfortable watch
@oktc683 ай бұрын
I think you're missing out on the practicality of solar power. One or two days per year open the box and place on a sunny window sill or wear on a sunny day. I too was dubious, but the additional benefit of not needing to compromise waterproof seals, ever, on a dive watch won me over. My G Shock solar can withstand 18 months in total darkness or 22 months in power saving mode. Charging really isn't an issue.
@Motiahmed330 Жыл бұрын
A real working backlight is the most exciting thing here !
@yarly3180 Жыл бұрын
Dunno about military use in the field: you can spot the bezel of that positive LCD screen version from a mile a way
@patricklinkous11 ай бұрын
That and why would you want an analog watch in the field? Digital is far faster to read.
@omonteso10 ай бұрын
@@patricklinkousbecause you can use it for more than time telling if you’re truly fucked and without a compass.
@drew59925 ай бұрын
I have the black one and sadly I dropped it now the metal case has 2 knicks on it now!😢
@PeterM2980 Жыл бұрын
I own one of these variants. Unfortunately, the legibility of the digital information for model GM-2100CB-3AER is pretty poor. The loops are also a big flaw, as they are too loose and tend to slip off the strap. In tough conditions, I am also not very sure if the plastic retainer that holds the strap will last very long.
@sumitprajapati243729 күн бұрын
Just got mine and it looks so good.
@douglaswheeler4712 Жыл бұрын
Wish Casio would come out with more options for Bluetooth 2100s
@theshadowman13986 ай бұрын
They finally released one with Bluetooth on a textile strap. Exactly all the combinations I was looking for in a G-shock
@johncrawford62598 ай бұрын
I have one on the way and arriving tomorrow. Everything on this watch will work great with two exceptions...For someone who wants the "undetectable" timepiece, it is important to recognize that there are SO many reflective elements that reveal position in an operation. All it takes is a flashlight beam. This will be easily solved with a little dish scrubber pad and 10-20 passes over the bling to solve the issue and a few shots with a flat black paint in perparation for field use. The other compromising feature is those ridiculous, free-floating strap keepers. You might as well walk around with a musician's triangle to give away your position. I think they could (at the very least) sew the rings into the strap. I will be quickly adapting it to a NATO style strap...my go-to straps for any tool watch. If one spring bar comes loose under strass, your watch is still with you. Will have to see if this is all a moot point based on review of how reflective the hour markers and hands are. Nonetheless, will make a good daily wear.
@marichupeterson3046 Жыл бұрын
Great review 👏 👌 it's a beautiful watch. I bought it as a gift after watching your review and my partner loves it!
@finenavaljewelry5798 Жыл бұрын
Haha, lol, the GM2100 AliExpress orange strap is on the way to my house.
@pickleinspector59487 ай бұрын
The unsung hero of this watch version is that finally the lcd is actually readable! Amazing watch, love the khaki strap, so much more comfortable than the metal/plastic one
@johndoe-vc1we4 күн бұрын
Is it now. Good to know as i figured resin was the best
@pickleinspector59484 күн бұрын
@@johndoe-vc1we Had this watch for a while now, the khaki strap is so comfortable that I forget I'm wearing the watch!
@johndoe-vc1we4 күн бұрын
@@pickleinspector5948 this was my choice and then i discovered there is a series with solar battery and bt with metallic bezel and resin strap for a little more. So I'm on between whether to get solar or not and sync via Bluetooth.
@anthonystevens8683 Жыл бұрын
Although I've always liked the 'CasiOak' one of the things that stopped me considering getting one was the legibility. This watch has solved that issue. The whole watch looks just more err.. polished, which it is of course. Personally I prefer the solar powered ones that sit on the windowsill but totally appreciate that it can be a pain if they are kept in a dark box for a while keeping the windowsill tidy. I have a couple of the full metal squares with metal bracelets with end links that do not articulate much so I should be fine with one of these. Time to have a look at one at the AD at some point and try one. A great video Andre (huge apologies if I spelt this wrong as there are other ways that this can be spelt for instance Andrzej) and a very good point about not having Bluetooth radio being able to be tracked by some pesky people that may not be very nice.
@borregoayudando1481 Жыл бұрын
the yellow GA-B2100 is pretty legible with white hour index (wish it was lumed), and posi display.
@OchaFauzan0111 ай бұрын
The yellow ga b2100 have super legibility
@danryan4137 Жыл бұрын
Great show. Wish I waited for this release. Enjoy your program, keep at it.❤
@BraveBeaters Жыл бұрын
Cheers Dan! :)
@halfpastblog Жыл бұрын
These are cool but I'd rather a resin bezel version with this strap. Hopefully those are forthcoming.
@rightuppercut142610 ай бұрын
Been looking for a nice G-shock I really, really liked for decades and this one finally ticked all the boxes. Needless to say I got this one in khaki version and haven’t looked back. Love it to bits.
@DerpEye Жыл бұрын
I bought the yellow ga b2100, which i prefer because of solar. Looking into mods now.
@touch_master721 Жыл бұрын
Dude, I buy from aliexpres taht adapter two years ago.. and I been using this bands and straps for 2 years.
@Bonatno Жыл бұрын
Andre, are you in the military? If you are your gear is absolutely amazing, your chest rig is fire.
@BraveBeaters Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I did military reenactment. Been collecting SF gear for years :)
@Sillybollox1966 Жыл бұрын
It ticked a few boxes until you mentioned the price. All the boxes were un ticked at that point 🤣
@ph69jbl Жыл бұрын
Where did you get that orange strap from?
@KabobHope Жыл бұрын
ROFL
@justinsugay1149 Жыл бұрын
Damn you, Andrei, I just ordered one now...thanks a lot! Good video. Seriously though, thank you sir!
@michaelgeorge51977 ай бұрын
Great video. I just got my first as a bday present to myself. I got a digital glitch 2100 and though the digital is a little hard to read I’m still enjoying it quite a lot
@iamfilipemartins9 ай бұрын
Really love the contrasting colors in the dial and how it brings readability to the next level. My wrist is on the smaller size, and I was wondering even though taking away the military style, if changing to a rubber strap like the other GMs would help with the lug to lug problem(for a person like me) that this model has by making it a bit more wearable. @BraveBeaters have you tried that? I really love this watch and want to buy but this is detracting me from buying it compared to the regular GA/GM models.
@nickb5091Ай бұрын
I can’t decide between this GM2100C-5A and the GBM2100A-1A2… or possibly the GMB2100AD-2A which I don’t think would have the readability issue mentioned here. What do you think?
@johndoe-vc1we4 күн бұрын
Wasn't aware of the second but its the closest match here and adds solar and BT
@GityaLIVEdnb8 ай бұрын
0:23 whats that black thing on the very left?
@SingleTrackMined Жыл бұрын
Great review. Thanks!
@BraveBeaters Жыл бұрын
Cheers, Brian!
@pyruvicsynthase58797 ай бұрын
i got this and i love it
@Bosdaks Жыл бұрын
love this but I love the colors in the previous GM2100 models Green Blue Red and Gold sheeshh
@itsallrobbish10 ай бұрын
Good video, it looks great, but militarily, I guess its a reflection magnet. I do like the legibility and the positive lcd. I am a fan of solar and bluetooth/atomic time, though and this does not have either. I love the look, but for me, I'd save a bit of money and get a Citizen eco-drive diver and put it on a £6 NATO Khaki strap, it'll last a lifetime and be ideal for anything the military can throw at it. I still have my 1984 vintage DW-5200 'Hero' G-Shock that went through the first Gulf war and the '98/'99 Kuwait detachments....i didn't miss a beat.
@mikeyblueeyes84499 ай бұрын
Hi mate I'm considering getting a g shock mudman g9300 tough solar do you know if they are any good?
@valueink9 ай бұрын
Do they sell the GM2100 black rubber strap separately? That one is so comfortable and excellent quality.
@tjvohs1 Жыл бұрын
What is the lug width between the lugs on the adapters? It seems to be kept a secret?
@user-iy7ge7tl1l5 ай бұрын
Consider a Daluca strap. I have added them to my last 3 watches and love them.
@Stanjara Жыл бұрын
I really like your military/diver persona... than a tailor one.
@BraveBeaters Жыл бұрын
Haha! Cheers, Igor!
@dunderhay9169 Жыл бұрын
@@BraveBeaters I do like the way you dress appropriately for the watch being reviewed, you have style 😎
@kart182 Жыл бұрын
I keep my one solar watch by the window and not in my watch box. The whole point is that it’s my toughest watch and must be ready to grab and go at any point, so it’s always sitting by the window… alone
@chrisgravel7157 Жыл бұрын
I have been a Casio fan since the original G Shock and Data bank and have owned many select models. I currently have the gray - green metal and plastic strap version of the Oak - its beautiful BUT legibility is poor due to the lack of contrast as the hands and dials match the grey case colour when they should be silver. Its a well lit room or daytime watch only. Lume is also substandard. If you gonna charge $200+ and add lume do it right like Seiko. Your silver sample here is better but the day indicator contrast is lacking.
@SoCalWatchReviews Жыл бұрын
My brother with another 🔥 video!
@BraveBeaters Жыл бұрын
Gracias Hermano! ❤️❤️❤️
@JasonBrossa6 ай бұрын
Looks really nice I have the previous version blacked out but in a combat situation I don't think I would want anything that lumes or reflects light
@golf-n-guns10 ай бұрын
Excellent review, from the filmography to the script to your accent and intonations. You could make a vacuum cleaner review riveting.
@Burden822 ай бұрын
thats my dream watch. not the caioak but the mrg
@shadowscreamer14 ай бұрын
I like radio and solar. Set it and forget it. Very convenient
@stephan384 Жыл бұрын
In the same analog military vibe, I'm leaning toward the Pagani 1667 (007)... Feel ashamed for my Aqua Terra and 300m, but they seems to have corrected the desing in a good way (Omega doesn't listen to the real fans, or would have get rid of the escape valve, and brought the 60's 300 style back), and with that black rubber band, could even wear it in service. Maybe not the fonctions of the 2100, but these tiny digitals infos are hard on my older eyes anyway.
@vergitube3 ай бұрын
One of the first things they said at military was do not use metal watches they might shine in dark:)
@sydtech10 ай бұрын
I have one of these, and here’s my big question: can I take the silver metal Casio metal band for the GMB-2100D-1A and put it on this thing? That way I’d have the superior legibility of this watch and the nice metal band of the GMB-2100D-1A (which I bought and immediately returned because the legibility was so poor).
@jonwilson8178 Жыл бұрын
It's looks really good, but as ex military I couldn't have the quick release pins on the strap incase it was lost whilst patrolling
@user-ue4nq3kc3j Жыл бұрын
Are you in law enforcement or military? Great video, but I will stick with my GW-5000U 😁
@sennamontea1380 Жыл бұрын
I got this when it launched, ,loved everything about it on paper, however the polished metal version is way too shiny, to the point of distracting. So I returned it. Wish it was brushed metal
@t0mmygunz Жыл бұрын
could a rubber strap work on this model?
@NazzBharaca Жыл бұрын
Very informative video! After watching it, I had to subscribe! I also ordered the black version of this watch, looking forward to receiving it.
@mosshark Жыл бұрын
I'll take it.. but I would put the black rubber strap on it. I like to go fishing and straps like those absorb water and become smelly over time if you let it dry on your wrist. hooks can get snagged on it too. not a problem with a rubber strap.
@expomm Жыл бұрын
Ohhh man, this is a Georgeous watch!!
@mytrigger5613 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful, if only I knew where to find an orange strap
@emaeder187 ай бұрын
I was going to ask for the orange strap, just as you mentioned it :)
@appleshu7509 Жыл бұрын
this gm 2100c really cool !
@wpherigo110 ай бұрын
Great review except for the solar part. Solar is a must! Get a watch case with a glass top - that works for me at least.
@gilean6179 Жыл бұрын
thank you for this video.
@BraveBeaters Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@MrRimbalzello Жыл бұрын
This model is only 44mm, not 40mm?
@The_Courage. Жыл бұрын
0:52 Can you plz tell the model no of the watch on left That one looks so clean ! I just love that metal strap
@neutraluser4019 Жыл бұрын
Nice. Does it have an auto light feature? Does it glow in dark environment?
@thenameisYU Жыл бұрын
It’s good.. but for mil-spec, it would be perfect without shiny the surfaces.
@BadGuyDennis Жыл бұрын
Oh, you play airsoft games. How do I know? Those AR-15 USGI magazine is not real steel stuff. They are gas blow back airsoft rifle magazine. I can see the feeding lips for the BBs and gas releasing valve.
@ultimaetsolder Жыл бұрын
Where is the all black version which is impossible to read?
@ZERO_SVN Жыл бұрын
Just found it at Macy's in the US. Gonna get it this weekend.
@warrenb243 Жыл бұрын
Hey Andrei. Where did you get that orange strap? 😂
@_Jashawuh5 ай бұрын
That is a great looking watch.
@elazar13335 ай бұрын
Any recommendations for a great steel case for this watch?
@BraveBeaters5 ай бұрын
skxmod
@LJS161010 ай бұрын
The nylon strap could be better, especially on the strap holder rings. Any suggestion for great nylon strap replacement options?
@MichaelTravis12c27 Жыл бұрын
I’ve always liked the design of this series but the legibility always turned me off. This one looks very interesting. Thanks for highlighting it!
@Jamal-gu5nw Жыл бұрын
Best Royal Oak I ever have seen
@deepu9493Ай бұрын
Hi. Can u do a review of the new Bluetooth & Solar model