Finally G-Shock FIXED the new Casioak!! 2023 GM-2100c review.

[@dunderhay9169]

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]

Exactly! Finally they did it right! :)

[@MichaelandCathy1999]

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]

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]

Any link fr that watch

[@Milan-bb7en]

​@@BraveBeatersexplain to me, why it introduced steam

[@vdan2879]

"Buy watches responsibly" "KZbin is not a watch shop" Love it!

[@jazzventura]

*Responibly

[@fredb2858]

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.

[@kushalrahatkar4568]

That's why watches on field are wore inside

[@fredb2858]

@@kushalrahatkar4568 Yeah the strap is metal and reflective as well as the dial dude...

[@kushalrahatkar4568]

@@fredb2858 reflective strap??

[@fredb2858]

@@kushalrahatkar4568 Nah Ur right I thought the strap was metal for some reason

[@muhammadaqilfarhan8237]

​@@fredb2858the 2100 can be modified bruh

[@imranhusain1657]

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]

Sorry positive display

[@johndoe-vc1we]

​@@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]

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]

Still available as of today 6/10/23. I'm on their page right now looking at this watch😅

[@C0nchis]

A beautiful, affordable watch. Casio and Seiko are amazing watch brands.

[@jdejes]

Just got mine this past weekend from Macy’s. The one with the positive display. And better yet, got a 25% discount!

[@paulbonaventura4969]

Wow. I can actually see the dial and it's balanced! Casio ... staying God Tier!

[@soggz4246]

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]

Try the 5600 mate, classic

[@soggz4246]

@@ml696 Thank you.

[@Boblw56]

Thanks for great, informative review. Glad it’s not Bluetooth. I hate being caught behind enemy lines!

[@BraveBeaters]

Hahaha!

[@davidwarburton8890]

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]

I like this watch ..I have one.. I think this is the thinnest G-Shock series with 11,8 mm thickness...very cool..😊👍

[@caseopedia9695]

Bro where did you get that orange strap ?

[@HOBBL3]

It comes with the watch bro

[@einekleineente1]

@@HOBBL3😂

[@flybeep1661]

@@HOBBL3NO it doesn’t “bro”. Can’t be found on the website. Next time bother to verify before opening your mouth “bro”.

[@flybeep1661]

@@einekleineente1idiot

[@powerinperspective]

@@flybeep1661cringe

[@lucacadianalbert]

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]

In the Army, we don't wear reflective watch unless you want to be kill in the first place 🤣🤣🤣

[@eugene5481]

Same with the police force 😂

[@johndoe-vc1we]

What about the orange strap?

[@PrisonMike-]

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]

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]

Righto, been itching for a gshock to add to the collection and after watching this have just bought that model, great looking thing

[@40173k]

A fantastic video and I'm astounded by your wide and articulate use of English vocabulary whilst being so heavily accented.

[@AlessandroGenTLe]

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!

[@johanwillfred6139]

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]

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.

[@grose93alexander67]

Can u take the quick connects off and use a strap connected directly to the watch

[@whywecollectwatches]

Great review! Love this new version of the CasiOak! I think I will pick one up!

[@alperentuccar343]

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.

[@NaziraKarimi4President]

Shakira still mad cuz ex-husband chose a 21 yo over her.

[@alperentuccar343]

@@NaziraKarimi4President Yeah, bitter truth. Everyone ages.

[@vic7939]

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.

[@michaelgeorge5197]

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

[@arigato7788]

Big fan of the high contrast field watch colour scheme, it really does look like it means business.

[@rjeepster8640]

Well my G has been running for 13 years without one issue all on solar power it’s a must!

[@thenotanclan]

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

[@danielarenas7707]

I got this model and has become part of my EDC great review sir👍🏼

[@Snicker60515]

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]

What size are your wrists?

[@Danandrei26]

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

[@oktc68]

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]

A real working backlight is the most exciting thing here !

[@yarly3180]

Dunno about military use in the field: you can spot the bezel of that positive LCD screen version from a mile a way

[@patricklinkous]

That and why would you want an analog watch in the field? Digital is far faster to read.

[@omonteso]

@@patricklinkousbecause you can use it for more than time telling if you’re truly fucked and without a compass.

[@drew5992]

I have the black one and sadly I dropped it now the metal case has 2 knicks on it now!😢

[@PeterM2980]

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.

[@sumitprajapati2437]

Just got mine and it looks so good.

[@douglaswheeler4712]

Wish Casio would come out with more options for Bluetooth 2100s

[@theshadowman1398]

They finally released one with Bluetooth on a textile strap. Exactly all the combinations I was looking for in a G-shock

[@johncrawford6259]

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]

Great review 👏 👌 it's a beautiful watch. I bought it as a gift after watching your review and my partner loves it!

[@finenavaljewelry5798]

Haha, lol, the GM2100 AliExpress orange strap is on the way to my house.

[@pickleinspector5948]

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-vc1we]

Is it now. Good to know as i figured resin was the best

[@pickleinspector5948]

@@johndoe-vc1we Had this watch for a while now, the khaki strap is so comfortable that I forget I'm wearing the watch!

[@johndoe-vc1we]

@@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]

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]

the yellow GA-B2100 is pretty legible with white hour index (wish it was lumed), and posi display.

[@OchaFauzan01]

The yellow ga b2100 have super legibility

[@danryan4137]

Great show. Wish I waited for this release. Enjoy your program, keep at it.❤

[@BraveBeaters]

Cheers Dan! :)

[@halfpastblog]

These are cool but I'd rather a resin bezel version with this strap. Hopefully those are forthcoming.

[@rightuppercut1426]

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]

I bought the yellow ga b2100, which i prefer because of solar. Looking into mods now.

[@touch_master721]

Dude, I buy from aliexpres taht adapter two years ago.. and I been using this bands and straps for 2 years.

[@Bonatno]

Andre, are you in the military? If you are your gear is absolutely amazing, your chest rig is fire.

[@BraveBeaters]

Thank you. I did military reenactment. Been collecting SF gear for years :)

[@Sillybollox1966]

It ticked a few boxes until you mentioned the price. All the boxes were un ticked at that point 🤣

[@ph69jbl]

Where did you get that orange strap from?

[@KabobHope]

ROFL

[@justinsugay1149]

Damn you, Andrei, I just ordered one now...thanks a lot! Good video. Seriously though, thank you sir!

[@michaelgeorge5197]

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

[@iamfilipemartins]

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.

[@nickb5091]

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-vc1we]

Wasn't aware of the second but its the closest match here and adds solar and BT

[@GityaLIVEdnb]

0:23 whats that black thing on the very left?

[@SingleTrackMined]

Great review. Thanks!

[@BraveBeaters]

Cheers, Brian!

[@pyruvicsynthase5879]

i got this and i love it

[@Bosdaks]

love this but I love the colors in the previous GM2100 models Green Blue Red and Gold sheeshh

[@itsallrobbish]

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.

[@mikeyblueeyes8449]

Hi mate I'm considering getting a g shock mudman g9300 tough solar do you know if they are any good?

[@valueink]

Do they sell the GM2100 black rubber strap separately? That one is so comfortable and excellent quality.

[@tjvohs1]

What is the lug width between the lugs on the adapters? It seems to be kept a secret?

[@user-iy7ge7tl1l]

Consider a Daluca strap. I have added them to my last 3 watches and love them.

[@Stanjara]

I really like your military/diver persona... than a tailor one.

[@BraveBeaters]

Haha! Cheers, Igor!

[@dunderhay9169]

​@@BraveBeaters I do like the way you dress appropriately for the watch being reviewed, you have style 😎

[@kart182]

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]

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]

My brother with another 🔥 video!

[@BraveBeaters]

Gracias Hermano! ❤️❤️❤️

[@JasonBrossa]

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-guns]

Excellent review, from the filmography to the script to your accent and intonations. You could make a vacuum cleaner review riveting.

[@Burden82]

thats my dream watch. not the caioak but the mrg

[@shadowscreamer1]

I like radio and solar. Set it and forget it. Very convenient

[@stephan384]

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.

[@vergitube]

One of the first things they said at military was do not use metal watches they might shine in dark:)

[@sydtech]

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]

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]

Are you in law enforcement or military? Great video, but I will stick with my GW-5000U 😁

[@sennamontea1380]

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]

could a rubber strap work on this model?

[@NazzBharaca]

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]

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]

Ohhh man, this is a Georgeous watch!!

[@mytrigger5613]

Beautiful, if only I knew where to find an orange strap

[@emaeder18]

I was going to ask for the orange strap, just as you mentioned it :)

[@appleshu7509]

this gm 2100c really cool !

[@wpherigo1]

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]

thank you for this video.

[@BraveBeaters]

Cheers!

[@MrRimbalzello]

This model is only 44mm, not 40mm?

[@The_Courage.]

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]

Nice. Does it have an auto light feature? Does it glow in dark environment?

[@thenameisYU]

It’s good.. but for mil-spec, it would be perfect without shiny the surfaces.

[@BadGuyDennis]

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]

Where is the all black version which is impossible to read?

[@ZERO_SVN]

Just found it at Macy's in the US. Gonna get it this weekend.

[@warrenb243]

Hey Andrei. Where did you get that orange strap? 😂

[@_Jashawuh]

That is a great looking watch.

[@elazar1333]

Any recommendations for a great steel case for this watch?

[@BraveBeaters]

skxmod

[@LJS1610]

The nylon strap could be better, especially on the strap holder rings. Any suggestion for great nylon strap replacement options?

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

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]

Best Royal Oak I ever have seen

[@deepu9493]

Hi. Can u do a review of the new Bluetooth & Solar model