World Exclusive! Hands-On With The New Solar + Bluetooth 'CasiOaks'! All Colours!

[@masudashizue777]

I was a Casio dealer in 1979 and I'm glad to see that they are thriving and still producing innovative models. Although I do own other watches, my daily wearer is still a Casio.

[@christopherdixon5141]

OG

[@DraftNutthana]

Cool story to read, why not make a video telling stories !

[@SkywalkerPaul]

Mine is currently the Casio Databank CA-53W from Back to the Future 2

[@MelvinHughesatp]

71 this year and yellow is the one I ordered!!! So, one month later and I need to issue a public service warning! I had not owned a Casio, except for an ancient Pro-Trek that lives on the bedside table, still running and keeping up with the atomic clock almost 20 years now. I enjoyed this little CasiOak so much that I started looking at other G-Shocks. It wasn't too long before I bought a GWG2000 Mudmaster. So here's the warning. The new Solar + Bluetoot 'CasiOaks' should all be considered GATEWAY DRUGS and ENTRY POINTS into all things CASIO and G-SHOCK! I had forgotten just how much fun and how good these watches are! They've only gotten better!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Boom! On Ya Melvin!

[@lundsweden]

All quartz watches should be solar by now. Quartz + Solar is a great match, probably the lowest hassle watch type to own. Solar quartz can last up to 20 years too in my own personal experience.

[@bigboiganiga8356]

Even simple battery quartz is low maintenance than your normal auto. My Vostok got destroyed in 7 months when I was winding the stupid rough movement.

[@lundsweden]

True!

[@ANM149]

@@bigboiganiga8356 solar it’s better because you don’t have to open it, so no problem with the water resistance 🧐

[@MrPleers]

@@bigboiganiga8356 That says more about Vostok than mechanical watches. I never had any problems with my mechanical watches.

[@aussie8114]

I disagree. I have 3 Quartz solar watches and unless they’re kept in a bright area they will stop after a period of time. My 4 normal Quartz watches are completely unaffected by this. I will simply put a new battery in every couple of years. I won’t be buying any more Quartz Solar watches.

[@yvesmichel4101]

Hi Jody, I’m 65 yo and I took the yellow one as my summer watch . Never too old for a yellow watch !

[@robisudol]

What an incredible release! This may be one of the best-selling watches in history! Congrats to Casio and the engineers that made it happen!😃

[@davesaysthingshere]

Positive display in yellow is definitely the pick of the bunch for me. I had a black with pale grey indices for a while, but never really gelled with it, the negative display was a factor in that because it made a bunch of the functionality largely inaccessible to me (yes, I have middle-aged eyesight...). I like the idea of a bold, yellow G instead (oh, and the hell with the age factor, I'm 50 and I'll cheerfully wear it!).

[@rickobrien9788]

I will be going for the yellow. I couldn’t give a **** if anyone else likes it. It’s legible and different. Thanks Jody.

[@sportster883able]

Agreed - I am 60 this year and have over 70 watches - everything from Casio/Seiko through Breilting/Omega/Zenith to Rolex (6no)/PP/and VC. I have just recently bought a GBD-200 Lime Green G-Shock and couldn't give a flying f**k what people think of it. Watches have been my fun for over 50 years and I wear what I like and what pleases me.

[@ajh5124]

Best manicured nails of all watch channels!!! Adds to your position as the pinnacle of professionalism 👍

[@ejayh.8360]

This video of yours means two things to me. 1. I will be getting one, which will be the third watch this year. 2. I will be writing a thesis defence for the Mrs. for when I have to explain why I bought another watch when I already have a dozen at least.

[@hyperseah]

I went back to g-shock squares because most of the recent analog g-shocks have extremely busy dial. This one looks so elegant I might 'need' one. And Bluetooth time sync was something I did not think I needed until I had it.

[@AbdulRWatches]

I have been saying since I bought my first Casio Oak, that Casio will definitely make a solar version of it, cause that is the logical evolution of the watch. I would say next would be a full metal version, maybe even a gold limited or special edition. Thanks Jody. I would definitely add the yellow one to my collection.

[@jakubcapek5756]

Just bought the yellow and black versions. Both with positive displays. Will arrive next week. The black one will go to my 16 year old son and the yellow is for me!

[@danigraphic1]

Absolutely, the yellow one is my favourite too!

[@Wristtoecoordination]

This Yellow has got to be called the Pikachu! And good for you for not caring what others think when picking your model, your watch collection is for your own pleasure. This is a great announcement, and Casio have come to the right person to do the exclusive! 👍

[@frankgerace5997]

Like you, Jody, I had to go with the yellow one. With that color AND a positive display, I couldn’t resist it!!

[@jimcombs9121]

I just bought the GA-B2100-9AJF (Yellow) model today to perform my 1st Casioak mod and never knew it was a lot of people's model in demand (due to new solar and BT features) and yellow being the favorite by many. This bluetooth function makes this watch basically an atomic watch when paired daily or weekly with the phone app. From past experience with expensive G-Shock mudmasters I have owned, glad I don't need to replace 2 batteries every 15 months.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

I bought a yellow one on Thursday Jim! Good choice. Video coming on Saturday night.

[@colincelso9428]

I’m waiting on my next casioak being delivered. A rubix cube edition. Can’t get any more retro than that for a child of the 70’s 👏👏👏👏

[@rinzller5690]

i was just about get the old ga-2100 until i discovered they released the new solar and bluetooth tough version, thank you for your awesome video. Really helped me make my decision and im gonna go with the black one with the positive display, it will be my first g-shock ever and im looking forward to more colors being released in the future!

[@vikaschauhan9736]

I was also going to buy the old but today i changed my decision and going with the new one black with positive display

[@kristers7933]

Hello a year later! How is it? Is it worth buying, or is the old model better? Is there something you don't like? I am interested in buying for swimming and for every day normal use.

[@kristers7933]

​@@vikaschauhan9736 Hello a year later! How is it? Is it worth buying, or is the old model better? Is there something you don't like? I am interested in buying for swimming and for every day normal use.

[@vikaschauhan9736]

@@kristers7933 bro it's one of my best investment the watch is legend i use this watch when i go for trekking the watch works and looks superb now tension of getting into water no need to change battery no need to worry about the changing the battery every year the feature which i like the most is auto light feature when you tilt the watch at certain angle the led light automatically glows and when you are not using the watch the watch goes into sleep mode And at last i would say just close your eyes and smash that buy button you won't regret it 😌💚💯

[@milanbaros2005]

Loving the yellow version. At least it will be easy to find when you've misplaced it.

[@sudipbhattacharya8178]

Now the wait begins for a full metal casioak with solar, multiband 6 and all goodies!

[@jroobz]

THIS

[@rossthompson5470]

Yes!

[@ndupontnet]

Yes ! How about a titanium one? Half metal.

[@altal2993]

Can every please STOP!!!!! I've bought 5 already, 3 resin and 2 metal......now I'm gunna have to get one of these!!!! And you suggest Titanium now....... bloody hell!!!

[@hathaway.1166]

@@altal2993 If they ever made an MRG, well, good luck

[@errolhughes8531]

I've never been a big Casio fan, still don't own one, but I LOVE that yellow one! I want it so bad, might have to be my first Casio.

[@larsstougaard7097]

Welcome to the family 🤗

[@ErikSWE]

Love yellow G-Shocks, my GA100A-9A is one of my most used watches just because I love the colour.

[@MessagingMatters]

I look forward to more legible releases, such as additional colors with white hands/white indices/positive display. Note that the MSRP is about 10% less than the MoonSwatch. The two models may well compete head to head. For many folks here, however, it won't be one or the other, but rather, Just Two More Watches (at least)!

[@seanpie5481]

Yes please! I’ve been looking at a Casioak and solar seals he deal.

[@bestboy897]

Congrats on the world premiere. The yellow one is the best no question

[@tiagodvt]

Love them! Never bought one before - to me G-Shocks have to be solar. Now I will. Still debating between the black with positive display and the yellow. We shall see - the video will certainly help with the decision :) wish they eventually release smaller models with the updates as well - but with regular colours this time, please 😂

[@andreas1453]

I couldn't agree more!

[@simonhudak3763]

Yes! Go yellow 🚕

[@MJFallout]

You might wanna try one on before though, they really feel nothing like G-shocks, and I don't really mean that in a good way: uncannily light and slim.

[@neogenesus]

I love the look of casiOaks but no Solar hold me back to get it. Time to get one now!

[@tiagodvt]

@@MJFallout I have tried the regular version before. They weigh pretty much the same as the squares, at around 50grams. And the slimmer the better. In fact, I even wish they were smaller. The 50mm+ G Shocks are the ones I don't care about - those look like you're wearing a happy meal toy on your arm. But oh well, we can all have different tastes :)

[@dgross2009]

So glad they incorporated a positive display in two of the models. I have the blue neon which looks great but the negative display is unreadable. This older guy will be going with the yellow also despite the surcharge over the other models

[@paulrickman7044]

I've got a couple of old G-Shocks - a Mudman and a Riseman, both about 10 years old, but with the solar function they just keep on going like a trusty old Labrador. If anything they look better with age and use. Fantastic review on these new watches, and it's made me decide that now is a good time to splash the cash on a new G-Shock. Love the design and look of these!

[@gav_bray]

I'm kind of glad I haven't bought a casioak yet. This variant is exactly what I want in my collection. I would definitely be going for one of the positive displays, most likely the black one. I would love to see a purple one in the future

[@leomedina5614]

Did you ended up getting one? 👀

[@alanlau4941]

Agreed. I want the yellow!

[@garethsigrist8714]

Casio have knocked it out of the park with these! I feel like every G Shock should be solar, it’s such a no brainier for this type of watch and the Bluetooth connectivity is handy too. I wish they had made the black ones a bit more legible but maybe the modders will come up with a solution like they have with the original and we’ll see 3D printed fully lumed indeces on the market for these updated Casioaks soon 🤞 It took me a while to warm to the Casioak but it has totally won me over and if I hadn’t just bought the regular GA2100 just before Christmas this would be a day 1 purchase for me. Awesome review as always Jody and congratulations on getting the world exclusive scoop on the first hands on with these 👏👏👏👏

[@pickles632]

God, I just adore your background! The purple, the orange, the books, and knickknacks. It's such an inviting setup!

[@InSpades0]

I think the yellow is probably my favorite of the bunch, it’d be cool to see maybe a red model down the line

[@patricj951]

I recently got the yellow. Best looking of them, in my opinion. And best contrast between the indices/fingers and the dial. I don't understand why Casio choose to make some of the models with dark indices/fingers when the dial is dark as well. I wish a bright red model was released, and with same bright indices and fingers like the yellow model.

[@informedcarpet]

Does the app capture steps?

[@denniskai2331]

I"ve been wearing the yellow one for at least two weeks now -- this video (and the one from Hodinkee) sold me on it. I haven't worn a Casio in 20 years - now I'm really enjoying it. Casio - if you're listening, give us more tough solar casioak models! Big thank you to JOMW. It even indirectly got my father to buy a Casio as well.

[@wilhelmgriswold83]

Does the yellow get dirty easily? I'm trying to decide between yellow or green.

[@Green-ef1wq]

​@@wilhelmgriswold83 I wonder the same question.

[@cmitt8883]

☀️power ✅, Pos display ✅, yellow ✅. Best choice for me. My only concern would be seeing the base resin as the yellow wears off from bumps and bruises. Wasn't a good look on any of my (former) white 6900's and would be worse this time around. But maybe Casio has actually used full dyed resin in these models; I don't know.

[@FortuneCookieMeditation]

Hey Jody, good to see you again, I was a away from watches for a while, and now I am addicted to tropical house plants. lol Don't worry I will add the yellow one to my Casio collection.

[@greyhound3593]

Anyone else getting some citizen “windsurfing” D060 vibes from these colour ways? I loved my version from ‘86. As always… great review jomw.

[@Richspjones]

I saw your review 4 weeks ago and I ordered a GA-B2100-2ADR yesterday here in Singapore, as soon as they made it available online to ID members. This is my first CasiOak, and its thanks to you that I found out about it. It joins my other 24 (mechanical) watches as the only solar! Cheers, Rich

[@matthewrikihana6818]

Visibility of the Yellow is the winner but that Blue is intriguing

[@troutbassncat3025]

If they'd included Multi Band 6, like some of their other watches, I'd absolutely have one on my wrist.

[@johnrb9397]

Best channel on KZbin period.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Ha! Not sure about that John, but thanks for watching !

[@ryanazzo9431]

I have the original with the clear band and will definitely want this one too. Love the green, wish it was more legible like the yellow.

[@mhj360]

Can’t wait for extra colour variants. One of these solar/BT models with an AP bezel and rubber strap mod to match the colour of the hands/indices will be 🔥

[@timhorack5468]

It's all about the revamp on the indicators at the 9 position. It's so much better for visibility.

[@thebaldwatchcollector]

That intro and I'm like "FFS he's right" 🤣🤣🤣🤣, well done on the exclusive Jody 👍

[@3rdpig]

I'm 64 and I prefer the yellow one too. But I've never really warmed to the CasiOak, I had one and rarely wore it and ended up trading it. For a Casio ani/digi watch I much prefer the ProTrek line. But that yellow one...

[@bogrot69]

I've spoken with so many people who own bluetooth Casios and don't bother with the app. I'm in Canada and the closest atomic clock is Colorado. It's very difficult to connect from here so the sync feature is a blessing for me. I have four G's and an Edifice that use this feature. I love the re-design of the dial on these new models. Particularly the Positive display.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Yes mate! That is why I have made a U-turn re Bluetooth. So nice to have that sync.

[@jozsefizsak]

What about the NRC in Ottawa? They do offer a time server that often use on computers in place of Microsoft's and others.

[@67mlb67]

I agree with you Jody. The yellow looks great.

[@keithburford8589]

The perfect summer beater, yup it has to be the Yellow. I will be all over this when it hits the UK. Looking forward to your thoughts Jody.

[@Bluepeter62]

The yellow one is Kärcher style, I like that 😀

[@HelmyFu]

Already on my wishlist and instant notification from my favorite seller..

[@pauln0371]

Just collected my 1st ever G Shock today. A Casioak GA2100 AER. £60.99 from H. Samuels in Leeds. Can't go wrong for that money.👍👍👍

[@rickrounds5150]

Jody, you sold me on the yellow G-Shock. $130 on Amazon, how can I refuse. My Fathers Day gift to me.

[@marksaxby607]

I've always been a huge skeptic about G-Shocks - I do things that people say you "need" a G-Shock for and either wear a tough stainless watch or take my watch off, but with 10% off I've pre-ordered a Black/Grey Casioak, primarily because I like the Solar option (and find this the least offensive looking G-Shock) - I was tempted to yellow to start with, but decided that it would just look plain silly and, having owned yellow dialed watches I never wore, I'd probably let it linger in the box, so went for the Black/Grey one in the end because the hands and markers are more legible than most of the others and I liked the red 'mode indicator'. - Time will tell if I'm a convert or it'll soon be appearing on eBay!

[@tico481]

I have the yellow GA-2110 and it is absolutely perfect for caving.

[@mlodygryros]

I just ordered my StealthyOak and I can't wait! Great vid man!

[@nickfish4385]

I have been waiting for the solar version of this watch. Now it finally makes it here!

[@williamsmith9561]

My favourite KZbin watch channel by a long way. Great presentation and covers all the salient points with knowledge. Excellent.

[@rickrounds5150]

Love my GA-B2100-C (yellow), 4 auto time adjustments per day, just have Bluetooth enabled on your phone.

[@MADHIKER777]

I never fell for the design of these. Lack of legibility was my top objection. I do have a solar/bluetooth Edifice and love the functionality of it.

[@mountman5386]

I like that you enjoy the yellow one. I have a couple of yellow dial Seiko's & despite having a few much fancier Swiss watches, they are the ones that tend to attract positive comments.

[@felixr126]

Same page - yellow is the best of the bunch! And lucky me I haven´t picked up a CasioOak until now. Almost did it last month but will definitely wait for this yellow beauty!

[@Razor_Burn]

Late to the GShock CasiOak party so had to grab my first one in yellow thanks in large part to this video. Cheers mate!

[@steffenbaden-baden3723]

Thanks for that review mate, good job 👍🏻 Im 44 years old and have exactly the same thoughts on that watch. Already got the red one and the yellow one seems to be the choice now, dont care If these colours are apropriate for our age, these watches are fun, love them.

[@ChrisWilletts]

Thank you!! I knew I could rely on you to get in there early!! Love it.. Think I'll go either Yellow or Grey with red hand..

[@petrduchac2580]

Long awaited and yes I will need one Solar to my other Casioak :D Having the same one as you the yellow one appeal to me most at the moment.

[@alvaropv7574]

Fantastic watch and fantastic video as always. Thanks for showing us the exclusive Jody!!

[@imaeli]

I got one and now I can't stop looking at it!

[@peterfigueroa4570]

Most of the gshocks I have had in the past were all multiband 5/6 and solar. I thought Bluetooth would be such a gimmick until I tried it out. With Bluetooth available, you don’t need to worry about having the watch at just the right placement near a window or whatever. It’s synched with something that most of us have with us ALL THE TIME…our phones. And if you happen to lose your phone like I do every once in a while, the find my phone feature is pretty useful. I like this watch more than I thought I would

[@alluwen430]

Finally, been waiting for the solar version of this watch since it came out.

[@nabid87000]

It's almost perfect, I too prefer the yellow one for legibility, I already own the black one with grey indices. For me, it will really be perfect, if they put luminous components on the indices.

[@yurrev]

Oh yes!!! The solar casioak is gonna be fire I personally couldn't justify buying the regular one when i can get a solar square for the same price, but I might just get the solar one

[@Jayantahit]

The current ones are priced half in many retailers. Check out if you want

[@blacktoothstavros2606]

Yep. I'll be getting a solar Casioak. The regular one had nice features, but didn't seem right to be confined by a $4 battery. Solar frees the watch to become immortal (kinda), and now absolutely sits on the god tier plinth.

[@Vikassy]

@@blacktoothstavros2606 From price perspective, you can replace the battery of non-solar on 12 times for the price difference. The capacitor of the Solar one costs 10 times. I guess they had to go Solar because of the battery drain of the Bluetooth feature.

[@alaththar819]

@@Vikassy exactly, the solar battery is at least ten times more expensive than regular one. But having the Tough Solar on the dial is Cool 😅.

[@rob19632]

I'm with you on the yellow one.

[@alanmckinnon6791]

I'm with you on the yellow one Jody - and anyone who complains about your age can bugger off. I"m liking the yellow too - can't stand negative displays myself. I have a bright yellow LeMans diver chrono and the wife wants to die when I wear it. I say it's my beach watch never mind that I live 7 hours from the nearest beach!

[@jodiwilson7299]

World exclusive Yellow, totally agree. Great job 👍

[@BiOnyx.]

Got a few g-shocks, but no casioak. Like the yellow with the positive display, but would probably change to a black strap. Also rather have multiband 6 than bluetooth, so will keep waiting

[@timwillocks4695]

I've always loved casio ever since my very first watch back in the early 80's. Over the past 2 years I have been on a bit of a G shock buying purge, however these Casioak models haven't been my pint of beer mainly because of ledgability. Until now that is and the one that has caught my eye is?.........the yellow one. It ticks a lot of boxes for me first being a positive display as I refuse to entertain negative Casio's (Why Casio Why so many?) And it being yellow and black which I dont have within the collection, so yes the soon to be 49 year old will be adding one to the watch box Cheers Jody.

[@jamesblonde2271]

Yellow and black with white indicies is by far the most legible and resolved of the designs. Not as tidy looking in the dial as the originals. The lights a real improvement.

[@pearse8783]

Had the original contrasting black and white and couldn't get away with it, it wore really well but always wanted the backed out version.. it got flipped and forgotten about! Now seeing the stealth released with solar and BT 😍 Casio, you had my curiosity, but now you have my attention.

[@fredatlas4396]

@pearse8783 Why is it called stealth, is that because its unreadable

[@augustinf]

I’m team yellow too Jody, and I’m also in my 40s lol

[@ilanramrez4462]

Nobody and I do mean nobody explain in such details/excitement/passion and obviously a lot of love for watches. That’s the reason we all watching you. Please keep being you and don’t change

[@mariog7213]

I’m getting the yellow one. Looks great

[@philtullos3823]

Hello, Jody! It's the yellow one for me, too! I've got plenty of black Gs, so the CasiOak didn't grab me like it did you and so many others. But this solves all of the problems I had with the originals! Positive display, some color (and then some more color), BlueTooth, and still pretty affordable! Seems inevitable. ✌️❤️⌚

[@scowlistic]

Boom, stoked for the review and can't wait to get one!

[@grant703]

Agreed. Yellow one looks great. I will wait for the Kawasaki green. Shame they limit your band choice like they do, have broken a few. One of the reasons I bought my Protrek was it has standard lugs.

[@BriarBlues]

Jody, just found that you're back on YT! Excellent news.

[@fergiet18]

Great video Jody, been looking forward to this one. For me it will be the two with the positive display, at my age the negative display is hard to read. Owned two bright yellow cars in the past (Fiat 128 & Renault 12ts) so a yellow watch is fine. The yellow cars got covered in black flies/midges every summer so hope the same thing does not happen with the yellow Casio ! Love my GA2100s so these solar versions are a no brainer.

[@chozar]

Glad it's carbon core. The metal bezel variant had a standard resin core which felt like a downgrade. Not enough attention is paid to that material, it's how Casio was able to make it so thin and still withstand gshock testing! Need to mention that the G-056/GW-056 from 2008 is the record holder for thinnest G-Shock, at 11.0mm!

[@johnjones928]

I'll go with the 2A, it's a good enough mix of stealth and legibility. I gave up on negative displays long ago and the yellow is just too shouty for my taste.

[@John-P]

You gave up on negative display ( me too ) but the 2A is negative, I'll go for the 1A

[@johnjones928]

@@John-P You're right, I meant to say the 1A.

[@John-P]

@@johnjones928 Do you mean the 1A, it's just not your day is is LOL

[@gouravsarkar829]

Is negative display a big problem ? I just ordered the green one with a negative display as i got it at sale 😢😢😢

[@johnjones928]

@@gouravsarkar829 They're hard to read indoors and\or at certain angles. I have a W735H-1BV and even it's large display is a pain in low light.

[@chains84]

I'm in love with the 1A. Been saving up for it.

[@andrewd7586]

Jody I just bought the GA-2100-1A4 about 2 weeks ago. It’s the Neon Accent Series & the one reason I bought it was legibility! I’m ok with the occasional battery replacement. ⏳👍🏼

[@midnightrider379]

I switched from an Apple Watch to the blacked out Casiooak and I can already see when the 1A hits the market I’ll definitely be buying that too.

[@cakraparindra4659]

My brother just bought the GM2100 literally 2 weeks before the official announcement of the Solar Bluetooth, he's still a bit furious to this day

[@williamb8764]

Yellow one is the best of the batch. I’ll wait for toned down colours with the grey indexes as they make the watch more legible

[@michaelputro5766]

Awesome way for me to start my day. Thank you Jody for another super review, and I'm sold. I'll take two of these.

[@expomm]

Casio did it again! Wow, I own the metal blue one, waiting for the solar version in metal. This Casio Oaks re so addictive!

[@AlexanderB.]

I love the half metal Casioaks, so fast forward to the year 2025 until Casio releases half metal solar and Bluetooth Casioaks after they sold enough hot cakes.

[@mrpapua100]

and then after that the full metal battery and then full metal solar. They'll never run out of hot cakes

[@DavieShredder]

I'm the same age as you and I agree. That yellow one is a cracker. It reminds me of the old Citizen Windsurfers I loved as a teenager and has the best legibility of them all. Not an immediate buy for me, but definitely on my Christmas list