Full Metal G Review: EPIC for the G-shock aficionado

[@burninggas7715]

Nice Review of my favorite Watch, I cant get enough of it! Its now over 4,5 month on my wrist, and you dont get bored of it. It is a fantastic masterpiece of Japanese Engineering, the fact that this is a g Shock and it is tough, its probably the watch you can wear your Whole life. Its worth every penny.

[@joshjamesyoutube]

I absolutely agree!!! It is totally the everything watch - and I’ve definitely been wearing it as such!!! Cheers!

[@brianbuchert6382]

Had mine for about 4 months and absolutely love this gshock!

[@tylerrohn6938]

No brainer at 330.00, I love mine. People praise the “understated” look of the titanium’s etc.. that’s not what I was going for 😉

[@joshjamesyoutube]

AGREED. At both ;) the price and the fact that this guy is meant to stand out!

[@12345orlmagic]

You got a deal at 330, I'm jealous

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Hahaha that was during the uncertainty of 2020 and retailers were seriously hurting and interest rates were at rock bottom so there were so many deals to be had out there.

[@THX-C]

The Forerunner is a great vehicle - I often think of the full metal G Shock is to regular Casio what Lexus is to run-of-the-mill Toyota. The Titanium models and MRG, well that’s the Toyota Century. This steel one is incredible. Like Toyota, the QC is always incredible no matter how inexpensive the Square.

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Could not agree more!

[@robertferguson6748]

For the watch and the car I agree. It's not for looks it's for function.

[@operamatthew]

wow what a deal! wish this deal was still showing, i’d snag one

[@kevinleighuk]

Thanks a great review. I have 3 of these metal G Shocks in gold, chrome and rose gold. I love them all as watches I can just put on and go, unlike my mechanical watches that need setting. The vintage look appeals to me having been around when quartz watches first appeared. I agree that up close their quality is excellent especially the bracelet. It’s one of my favourite parts. It’s incredibly comfy on. My gold one has the reverse LCD which is cool tho not quite as legible as the traditional black on silver background of the other two. All mine are made in Japan which is nice too as it’s where the better quality assembling is done.

[@joshjamesyoutube]

I agree with everything you’ve said here! Not long after this I got the gold one as well and absolutely love it. And actually since getting that one, I’ve barely touched the silver. I saw today that Hodinkee has the new special edition Titanium Virtual Armor for sale and man it’s gorgeous but I personally can’t stomach the $1,600 price tag.

[@kevinleighuk]

@@joshjamesyoutube yes, the titanium one is expensive and doesn't appeal to me. I like the shine of the rose and yellow gold and the chrome. It's part of their attraction. I am not going to wear them anywhere that they will get bashed up. If I really wanted to do that I'd get a cheaper plastic G Shock or frankly not wear a watch at all. And I have other titanium quartz watches anyway which I prefer. One is the new Bulova Lunar Pilot limited edition for the 50th anniversary which not only looks great but has a super quartz running at 262Hz for excellent accuracy (though not as precise as watch that syncs every day with an atomic radio signal of course). And the other is the Omega X-33 Skywalker which has wonderful history and looks amazing on the wrist. It's expensive which puts people off given it's a quartz but on the wrist it's the most legible analogue watch I have out of 40 or so mixed quartz and mechanical pieces in my collection. But for a quick lightweight watch for casual wear the G Shocks suit any occasion given my choice of colours. They're fun watches. The Bulova and Omega are more serious watches.

[@ripperx444]

Your 4 Runner is classic! I have the 2021 SR5 premium with the TRD Pro parts. Rims, exhaust, blacked out emblems, the trd pro skid plate and the side steps. Amazing car and in 2021 Theh finally put HID head lights in. I also have this watch in steel, black pvd and the bling master in “gold”

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Sounds like you’ve got a classic yourself there! And I know I missed the headlights by a year, but it’s okay. For better or worse I bought it in late 2019, and then in early 2020 went to work from home and so right now it’s only got 10,000 miles on it. And LOVE your collection! I added the gold after this and wish I had jumped on the virtual armor version when it was readily available. Thanks for watching and sharing!!

[@pretaporterp]

Omg that watch is gorgeous! If it came in a smaller version i would buy it for myself! Also nice intro too.

[@joshjamesyoutube]

They definitely should make a smaller version! I would buy one too! Thanks so much for watching, Cheers!

[@MrLogistician]

It was a nice intro. I didn't even notice (KZbin's autoplay skipped over it)

[@asko7113]

Great review! Just picked one up for $350 🇨🇦 ($270 🇺🇸) on a Black Friday Sale! 😎

[@joshjamesyoutube]

That’s a killer deal, congrats!!! Hope you love it!! 👊🏼

[@bestboy897]

excellent review bro. I love the negative display one it adds a bit of contrast to the already bright and blingy case design

[@MrLogistician]

That Oceanus looks like a winner for me I'm going to go watch that video now lol

[@joshjamesyoutube]

The Oceanus is a fantastic watch!!! Casio durability and technology with JDM Seiko built quality! Can’t beat that! There’s a newer version out as well, the S200 I believe, which is stainless steel and I’m 99% sure adds Bluetooth like the newer G-Shocks as well.

[@remcoouwerkerk5174]

Got my first Casio G-Shock Legend of Steel Limited Edition (500 pieces worldwide) GMW-B5000GDLTD-1ER love it

[@eazye619]

Im gonna get the mod kit to turn my DW5600 into a metal G. I wish I could afford the real thing

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Oh yeah definitely! There’s a really good looking one on eBay called G-Refit - have seen it mentioned on some of the G-Shock forums. Would love to know how that goes for you!

[@Tyler-sl6vg]

Just aquired my 2nd g-shock. I have a feeling there will be more. Didn't know you have a 4runner. I have a red TRD Off Road.

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Haha! Once you start with G-Shock you kind of get hooked LOL! And hey that’s awesome! Can’t ever go wrong with a 4Runner. ;) Cheers!

[@kofiofosu9051]

I’ve had it for two years. It’s already paid for itself.

[@brokenchains]

Great review, I picked this up a few months ago, def one of my favorite watches, my go to for swimming, first time here on your channel, its great, new sub!!

[@kkcwl]

good choice for both watch and car, Japanese products are good because they value the quality of what they do. I normally told my friend i wear my rolex to impress others but i wear my grand seiko to impress myself

[@joshjamesyoutube]

I love this comment and I absolutely agree!!! The 4Runner’s 100% Japanese-made parts content was a big selling point. And a Grand Seiko is pretty close to the top of my list. Cheers! Thanks for watching!

[@hariji3139]

can you hear alaram, hourly signals even in calm atmosphere sir?

[@mr.y.mysterious.video1]

So tempted to buy one. Even though i already own a round metal one.

[@aalvaradom2]

Hello.. how good is the mineral crystal to hold up with scratches? Do you put any protective layer in the screen?

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Hello! They hold up very well as long as you aren’t wearing it into a construction zone or something like that.

[@famimame]

@aalvaradom2 3 years of wearing it almost everyday, I've been treating mine very rough leaving scratches and dent on the bezel, but the crystal is in perfect condition as the day I bought it

[@fuloplehel]

Nice video, i love this watch ,and and a few days ago I find a good deal on the GMW-B5000PB-6ER and I added it to my collection. I am not a big fan of negative display but this one is much better and the colors are amazing. I think the finish on this watch is very good ,on par with the Oceanus. The titanium ones are even better but they are very expensive for me, they are for collectors. I don't want to keep my watch in the box, I want to use it and don't care about some scratches.👍👍

[@joshjamesyoutube]

YES! I totally agree with you on all counts! The titanium models are beautiful but I can’t bring myself to spend the money on one LOL! Maybe one day. And the 6ER is an amazing watch as well, congrats!!

[@veeraldogra5684]

Hey! thank you so much for the review! I noticed you have an Oceanus model as well, how does the all metal gshock compare to the Oceanus in terms of fit and finish ? I keep hearing that the Oceanus models are finished like watches that are twice its price, is that true for the metal square as well ? Thank you

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Hi! Thank you! The Oceanus is a level above this watch for sure. All the tolerances and gaps are tighter and the finishing is finer on the Oceanus. But the Oceanus is trying to be a luxury watch where the G-Shock is trying to be a G-Shock if that makes sense. 😅 That doesn’t mean it’s lower quality but the mission is different. Think about like a Toyota truck versus a Lexus luxury sedan. They cost the same amount and the quality is there with both but the truck is more rough and tumble and you’re maybe less inclined to baby it. Hope this helps!!!

[@veeraldogra5684]

@@joshjamesyoutube Thank you so much for the reply, it makes a lot of sense, is the build quality of the Oceanus as good as they say it is? Does it compete with watches twice its price in terms of fit and finish?

[@jonirwin7316]

Is it chrome or polished stainless steel??

[@jayobrien9363]

Thanks for the video love the g shock square

[@hb9145]

How is this watch on smaller wrists? I have a 6,5 inch wrist. Will it wear too large?

[@joshjamesyoutube]

This one is hard because it depends how wide your wrist is (some people’s are more oblong than round). Go try it on before you buy (or buy from somewhere you can return) as the lug end like pieces don’t actually move.

[@luvi4637]

Hi Josh, Thank you very much for your nice review! I just have one question: it is possible to cancel the function of auto synchronization? Or every time that it gets signal will use the local time. Thanks!

[@joshjamesyoutube]

You are most welcome! And yes that’s correct, essentially it will look at your local time setting (GMT +/- X) and when it receives the UTC radio signal (GMT) it will take that plus your settings. Now, keep in mind you have to be within range of one of the broadcasting stations to use it, so places like Hawaii are too far from Fort Collins, CO or either of the two Japanese broadcasting stations, and that’s why there’s Bluetooth sync built into these also. Hope this helps!

[@luvi4637]

@@joshjamesyoutube Thank you again Josh!! Very interesting, but it is possible to deactivate at all this synchronization or the watch it self doesn't allow you to do it? Thank you and best regards!!

[@TrangBui-lm9dd]

Great!! What is your wrist circumference?

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Hello! About 6.5-6.75 inches or ~17cm

[@TrangBui-lm9dd]

@@joshjamesyoutube thank you!!!

[@rctezluh42069]

killer watch

[@ElderPinto254]

i dont care what you can buy for 50000 i love that toyota truck thats a beast !!

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Haha thank you so much!!

[@117buckhunter]

I’m literally wearing the GMW5000B as I watch this video yet here I am… I have a problem

[@MyZippy13]

Just got one for £337

[@brianbuchert6382]

I like your review although your saying “This guy” was very distracting maybe next time don’t use it so much! I say this in kindness maybe letting you know and make you aware of it,but anyway nice review ! ! “

[@stud1ounderd0g]

agree with you completely! great review love mine too

[@joshjamesyoutube]

Thanks for watching!