The Coolest Watch $99 CAN'T Buy! The 'CasiOak' GA2100

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A Skmei-Shock on Wednesday, a G-Shock on Sunday. And what a G-Shock! Definitely worth the hype this one, but not worth much more than the $99USD asking price. I'll be buying one for sure, but only when I can find one for a good price. Oh, and one where I can actually read the time..... Cheers, Jody

[@reytr0]

Looked online everywhere, out of stock or wildly inflated prices. 20 minutes later I walked into a shoe store in my city that has a little Casio stand and they had every single color available at MSRP, bought it and walked out with it on my wrist lol

[@paulomahony816]

Where??

[@reytr0]

@@paulomahony816 Germany

[@renzeldavid4568]

It might be fake

[@reytr0]

@@renzeldavid4568 Nah bro. Authorized dealer as per the Casio website.

[@OHRAC]

oha, nicht zufällig in Meck Pomm?

[@pendulousphallus]

"I'm not paying over retail for *anything*." And that's why I appreciate the channel.

[@StephanoHamez]

A$186 with Afterpay on Shiels Au

[@DutchClawz]

Rolex on the wall😂

[@mohdhr1478]

@@DutchClawz not on the wrist 👍

[@jamess8175]

Jodie, that isn't a piece of plastic covering the dial 07:52 , it's mineral glass which makes it a value proposition.

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

I'm a big gshock fan, I've had one on my wrist as my army service watch, it still works and I do have a couple more gshocks. This one is definitely one of the nicest looking ones, without a doubt it's a watch I would love to own.

[@SkysaxonDragonslayer]

Just imagine this watch as a metal G-Shock with solar and Bluetooth... I would buy it in a heartbeat...

[@topg2820]

Ok Rahul

[@SkysaxonDragonslayer]

Corban - mmh My Edifice EQB500 had a MSRP of 300,-€ so I would go for 500,-€ without thinking!

[@ninenine5804]

@skysaxondragonslayer I agree

[@ivansilvas]

Corban ¿And?

[@SellwithDanTaylor]

Nawwww $500

[@HusseinHafez]

I love ani-digis but hands getting in the way of the digital display is always a bummer. That little mode+light trick on the Casio oak is pretty smart.

[@MamboItalian5]

Finally picked one of these up this past weekend. A jewellery store in a nearby mall started carrying G-SHOCK's here in Canada. I was able to pay less than retail, about $110 cad after tax. Mind you these sell out instantly on G-SHOCK Canada, and they always have a disclaimer on the website that says, ONE PER HOUSEHOLD. So I thought I better just pick this up. I like the stealthy feeling to it. I do wish they added lume all the way around. I agree, the wearability as you mentioned and the simpleness of this watch makes it easy to wear day to day. Overall, for the price, this is a fantastic watch.

[@emjay6213]

Watched this video and the build your own metal G-Shock for $100 video. Got the watch for near retail, used the same Ali Express seller to get a stainless steel mod set. Now I have an beautiful, affordable AP Royal Oak homage I can be proud to show- all thanks to you! Keep it up on the great content!

[@koolpep]

Jodie, BT is no gimmick - it’s for all the guys like us, who don’t have atomic radio signal setting, getting the correct atomic time via our phones via BT....it’s very helpful to keep the watch spot on.

[@madrockwatchesadventure4501]

Hi Ralf & Jodi, I'm completely outside the atomic radio signal, I'd appreciate the Bluetooth for sure. Regards

[@kemasdimas]

Totally agree, after being spoiled with how easy it was to sync time with bluetooth and phone.. I won't buy another Gshock without bluetooth 😎 I'm out of atomic radio signal btw

[@deldia]

Agreed. I live in continental Europe and I’m on the edge of the signal. The watches do not work here.

[@karstensiegmarsson5304]

Nobody cares about precise seconds on a wrist watch. NOTHING except 8 o´clock news happens at precise time. +- a Minute a week works perfectly for normal life and business on which to set I use my phone of course. It´s like a mechanical hacking movement doing +- 10 sec per day. So what is the hacking good for after all?? Does´t make any sense

[@deldia]

@@karstensiegmarsson5304 you're completely wrong. They need to be accurate because a small drift is a big drift over time. Go back to sleep you ignorant fool.

[@EP3Spaniard]

Not only a fine connoisseur of watches but as I can see by the t-shirt, engines and motor companies as well. ;)

[@sandylman8219]

I got the one with the white indices for £89 before Christmas. Love it. No way does it look or wear like a 45mm watch. It's really comfortable and legible! Disagree about Bluetooth though. I have a GW-B5600 and the Bluetooth feature is way better than having to press multiple watch buttons when you need to set a function. Keep up the good work Jody.

[@aussie_golfer]

Bought this yesterday in Australia... $225 paid cash Retailed for $249 Still happy with the purchase and very happy to have it in my rotation! Great review as always mate!

[@ElijsDima]

A Solar Casioak would be pretty neat, tbh.

[@demonslayer8130]

True all I can find at that MSRP is the Red One 😅😬

[@Diepvries11]

The Dutch site mooihorloge.nl has the black and white for 89 euros, 10 below MSRP.

[@pourchassemorgan2680]

Now they have the all black one on the Casio site

[@iwasntere]

Just got a friend to pick me up one on her travels in Japan. Such an awesome piece for the price, especially tax free in Japan on sale. Love the ruddy thing, it's getting more wrist time than any of my other pieces, and has taken over from my GSTB100 as the daily hack.

[@riorj553]

Im actually want to upgrade my garmin fr45 into 245... but then i found this video a week ago.. just got mine today, the all black version, what a cool watch.. no regrets🤟.. great video Jodie! Greeting from Indonesia👍🤟

[@williamchristian8705]

I have both Black and Red. I bought them both at 20% off with free shipping. From a local retail shop. I was very happy. Bring on more color schemes. They look great on wrist in my mind. I’m a G Shock fan. I have about 10 right now. I also love the Carbon Core because of the weight.

[@matthewkang]

I just picked one up on Amazon at a reasonable price and it arrives tomorrow. Will report my thoughts once I inbox it!

[@paradoks7487]

And ?

[@HeroAntagonist]

Loving the design but agree, needs to be solar. I'd buy that in a heartbeat but at moment I'm holding back

[@TheShockwave44]

Solar would has another $100 at least.

[@anrelated9400]

I got it for under retail at my local dealer for g-shock, and the stealth one too that is, Im over the moon with my first G-shock ever.

[@ricflair1768]

I just picked up the green version of this Oak. Love it.

[@frankgerace5997]

Just got a Casioak today. I went with the black version with white hands and indices, because it IS more legible. I’m also impressed by how quickly it got here from Japan!!

[@stusims6567]

This is a Casio that I could get behind. I like a standard clock face, and not a digital one. There are some functions that a digital display works, and this watch keeps those functions where they belong. Great video as usual Jody! Keep up the good work, because we can depend on your reviews!!!

[@saintdave1877]

Got the one with white indices today , really wears well as you say. H.Samuel have it in stock , got a 10% email code , so cost £90 , really happy with that 👍

[@2nd_a_dad4791]

Jody, your horological enthusiasm is infectious. I hadn’t even considered collecting watches until I found your channel. Thanks from me, from my wife, she’s not as happy about my new hobby. Lol.

[@sightunseenstudio]

I'm in Aus too and paid under $200 for it at a Wallace Bishop in Brisbane. I don't have any issues with legibility of the all black dial, but will keep an eye out for a sapphire mod regardless. My biggest issue has been pitting/melting of the case and band when I sprayed my arm with mosquito repellant... I have tried a couple of gentle cleaners to try to remove the marks, but it looks pretty permanent... For a watch designed to be used for activities and the great outdoors, this seemed like a pretty big design flaw...

[@1517the_year]

The watch that got me into gshocks. Now a fan of the squares, and recently purchased the GW-5610 but still love this.

[@1517the_year]

Marcquise White I agree with both things you said, still got me into the hobby.

[@BioTurk]

@Marcquise White 90 bucks overpriced?

[@BioTurk]

@Marcquise White yeah thats silly

[@markplayford5836]

Agreed let the madness die down then pick up the same model your going for. Very pleased about the way they have redesigned the fit of strap. My other stealthy model, although small, tends to have a way too large lug to lug. Another reason to flip it for this one in the future. 😄

[@TheMainCore]

I was like, meeh, but then you showed it from the side! Really like that it's a little bit less chunky!

[@davidrosenblum2178]

I'm with you Jody...why pay over retail? The 1AJF model with the contrasting indices is better in terms of readability but $210? I don't think so! Let the hype fade away. Cracking watch though!

[@hughmckendrick3018]

So warming up to Casio. Bought my first G-Shock, GX-56BB last year. Alot of fun and functionality for little money, watch wise.

[@jasonrouse6912]

Got mine in Clear. And yeah it wears lighter. Going to mod it one day but not just yet. Maybe after the clear strap etc start to yellow then I'll go metal or a different colour strap and outer body?

[@vladislavzaykovsky6531]

In my country MSRP reaches $150, however, all the colors are readily available, thus it was a delight to instantly grab the blacked-out version. Incredibly happy with the purchase, wears amazing even on a super-slim wrist of mine!

[@dire67]

On my wrist right now is a GA-B2100, 5689 with Bluetooth and solar. I love this thing.

[@MrPRIYANK94]

Luckily here in India I was able to get one on msrp last month. Hard to get though..

[@MichaelandCathy1999]

Got mine on eBay 3 weeks ago for an auction price of $125 Canadian, of course, cause I’m in Montreal, the triple black edition and I think it’s great.... goes along with my GD-350. I’m stuck on Casio for now.

[@fatback2]

I gobbled up a stealthed out version last year before the market went nuts and the watch single handedly got me interested again in non-digital watches. Kind of a Trojan horse for digital/G-shock fans. Now I'm happily wearing a a Hamilton as my everyday with the G's acting more as beaters and gym watches.

[@MisterHughes]

I got the white indices version with a 10% discount code for effectively £90, it gets a lot of wrist time. This has something *very* rare for Casio, separate illumination for both the analogue AND the digital display, which is a huge bonus over my other ana-digis (especially the negative display ones). I can live without atomic time as I already have 3 G-Shocks with that, but solar would get rid of the issue of a short 3-year battery life. I'm hoping the carbon core means we'll be getting a lot more lighter and slimmer G-Shocks.

[@shaneoneal1658]

Looks like more of a CasioNaut than a CasiOak. I believe the pastel multi-colored one is aimed at the Power Ranger market. One of the biggest weaknesses of the lower end G-shocks is that the metal screws on the caseback screw in to a plastic case. That doesn't become a problem until years later, when the plastic becomes brittle and breaks down. The metal screws easily strip the plastic threads and then there goes your water resistance when you over-tighten a screw after a battery replacement. Can't tell from the video whether the screws go into the Carbon Core Guard or not, but that might be one plus to the carbon vs. plastic.

[@guyverxx]

Beside having one oiofnthe best named channels this is by far the best video on this watch I've seen and no longer need to hunt KZbin, straight to the source so appreciate it much

[@Watercooledguy]

I just bought one of these and I'm excited to start wearing it. The version I bought is black and has the white indices. Couldn't find it anywhere stateside so had to get it from a place in Japan.

[@discingaround]

I work in a kitchen as a chef and use the 1st gen Boldr Venture daily. This would be a great replacement, but it's still $200+ USD. Wait until late summer and the prices will come right down to low $100's or retail when they restock.

[@happytrails1963]

Enjoying your channel! You helped me buy a pagani diver, my first chinese watch and my first automatic in 30yrs!

[@Richardgm99]

Jodi, the red green and gold is not Rastafarian, it’s the festive edition, a Christmas special. It’s a great watch.

[@thebreadwentstale]

Mine will be delivered next week! I got an email from G-Shock Canada that they were back in stock in limited quantity...went and put it in my cart, set up my address and payment......SOLD OUT! EFFFFFFF! The Hudson Bay Company had ONE in stock, $10 discount code AND free shipping.....awesome.

[@adlanhaziq]

Definitely worth the hype, one of the best releases from G SHOCK since the full metal G!

[@JonGH33]

I love the shape but the proper non-shealth version is the only way to go. Blacked out is pointless.

[@danwilliams1224]

I picked up the 90’s colour-way version for £116 with VAT. Love it! Splash of colour, easy-wearing and light as anything; great beater!

[@MrShlee1]

I have this watch and I think it’s the best model Casio has ever made. I absolutely love it. But I’m partial to this blackout mode. Looking for the grey model sold out everywhere!

[@oinkooink]

The best model ever made was the GA150

[@joshwilson7573]

I got a red one of these Casioaks today at a jeweller's shop for the Black Friday sale price of $199. I had my eyes on one of these for a while and I'm stoked I have one!.

[@wristschatz1454]

I am tempted to get the loud red one and just embrace it. I'm not sure I would wear something that large in bold. Anybody have one on her?

[@ronniep9272]

This is a fantastic watch. The crystal is so clear and the dial has a great depth to it. It is the type of watch that makes you look twice when looking at the time. I really hope they make a black steel version of this.

[@joshcrosson]

Really loved the look of this watch and I was really needing a watch that could take some abuse, unlike all my stainless steel watches. I also didn't want a huge G Shock. Sadly like most every other person watching this video I couldn't find one for less than like $250! When I was in Macy's I spotted a GA-800 for $99 retail. It's got Analog and digital with just about everything the CasiOak has to offer with the exception of the analog day of the week. I encourage people to take a look at the GA-800 if you don't want to pay the ridiculous price for the GA-2100.

[@garrettthompson558]

Just bought one brand new on eBay for $59.99! Super stoked and great video even a year later!

[@rick3670]

Once again, a brilliant review of an extremely cool watch! I agree that the thickness of other G Shocks isn’t exactly a selling point for me, but it’s a DW-9052, easy to read (I know, I’m also one of those rare breeds that actually use a watch to tell time). Like you, I believe that I too will wait for the hype to die down before pulling the trigger on this one. Great review, Jody! Thanks!

[@glennpowell3444]

Good honest review again.My advise for what it is worth to anyone that won't splash out is get an mrw200 which is pure analogue and looks kind of similar and 43 mm and £16.00 for the black with white hand and Arabic version.? Not a gshock but looks like it could be? Cheers!

[@Winford.Studios]

I have the black and white one.Its beautiful

[@randomhandle]

Just bought one...a bit over retail, I'm sorry to say. But, man, is that a gorgeous G-Shock and I can't wait! My first G-Shock because I just can't sport a really chunky watch on my smaller wrist.

[@wannabetechnician7451]

i love square g-shocks but dont really like analog ones, so kinda undecided on this one but it has grown on me and if i were to ever get an analog gshock it would and probably will be this one. when a nice colorway comes around i will probably get one. i like that its not like an ordinary quartz watch, rather a digital watch with hands on top it.

[@Amphibax]

Here in Germany (July 2020) you can pick one up for 90€ from many shops looks like the hype died down

[@milangacic4043]

Same in Serbia in many colours

[@usernameunabaliable]

$200 in US. I picked up the camo variant for $100USD though

[@smalltown2223]

I’ve got one of these. You didn’t mention you can get it to speak to you in lots of different languages and also under the bezel is a small bohemian sandwich shop with parking for 4 cars.

[@69Hurst442]

I bought the GA-2100VB it’s grey in colour but the watch face is purple, blue and turquoise. Another G Shock I own ( I own 37 of them ) is the GA-900SKI, It’s sort of a candy blue. Then there’s a G Shock I just ordered and it’s very easy to read. It’s colours are black, white, gold with a little bit of yellow. It’s the GWG1000-1A. I’ve always found it hard to tell the time on a all black watch especially when the backlight is poor. I wish they could take a cue from Timex and come up with something similar to the Indiglo backlighting. As long as I have a Casio on my wrist I’m happy. Now if I only had 37 wrists, actually 38 with the mudmaster on order that would be a very bizarre fashion statement. One that would get the attention of the men with white coats and butterfly nets.

[@mir2689]

Nice video. Your Casio A168 review convinced me to buy one as my first ever watch (in adult life at least). Slippery slope from there.... in the 6 months since I've bought a GA-110HC-1A, just recently a DW-5600E, and now this CasiOak is in my sights. Cool to know you're in Sydney like me!

[@Blue_3rd]

Thanks, Jodie. It looks pretty cool. In case you don’t know, ‘casi’ means ‘almost’ in Spanish, so Casi oak is a decent name where I live😃

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Ha! That's even better than in English. Cheers!

[@Bee-zs1sb]

Picked one of these up today actually at retail price from our local Tudor and Rolex AD. I love it so much

[@E97x]

Just bought mine today from macys for $75 USD. They had 20 percent off

[@gilliebrand]

I'm a bit slow to the party with this watch, but I received an email yesterday to say that it was in stock and available to buy, watch purchased within a minute of the email arriving. I went with the legible version rather than the 'stealth' version, not as cool but at least I will be able to tell the time. Thanks for the review Jody, always good to hear that I haven't picked a 'pig' of a watch, especially since this will be my very first ever G-Shock. July 2020 and still really difficult to get, got mine for £92.00 from Amazon, just hoping it's not a fake considering how difficult they are to get hold of.

[@raserx63]

November last year , I bought 2 of these from “G shock shop” in China. Many weeks later , 2 completely different watches arrived. They cost too much to return so now I have some spare GBA 800’s and no 2100’s. 😡

[@aloysiussnailchaser272]

Great watch. I have the one with pale grey hour markers which is very legible. I agree that BT is really a gimmick. Mine keeps excellent time by itself. Setting the date and time after a battery change is laborious, but that doesn’t happen too often.

[@dnafty]

Absolutely love mine! Can’t bloody read the time half the time (thank god for the backlight)! But I love it nonetheless! Had to special order it from my AD prior to Christmas. Agreed on the wearability BTW, probably my most comfy watch 👍

[@predanalexandru4986]

I was lucky to get the all black for 100€ when it was realesed 🙌🏼 I think it’s a great watch for that money, I couldn’t separate of it for a few months after I got it, but I must say it wears just a little bit uncomfortable because of the rubber strap incompatibility with my wrist dimension. I would not pay more than 100€ though.. there are a lot of great watches for the price they resell it now. ✌🏻

[@halfpastblog]

I managed to grab the stealth version for $129CDN on Black Friday from a local vendor that hadn't even listed it on his site yet. So glad it has a light because otherwise I could only read it during bright daylight hours. But as you say, it is so cool who cares? This is a watch that I struggle to take off on the weekend. 👍

[@mellissabluxury]

I like it, but not as much as the Casio Royale I just grabbed for hubby for Valentine’s Day (a good 200 less too).

[@NathanChisholm041]

Just bought the newer model Ga-2100ths-1a Retro Replacement Band Series Black/Purple comes with a second blue and red strap and it's awesome!

[@Hooligan112]

I got the green and red version with positive digital display. Everything is super visible and easy to read on this version then the others. Ga 2100th 1a

[@DonCacomixtle]

0:26 now that's an advice for life.

[@earthenjadis8199]

Ah yes, for those that can't afford the sensation of paying a massive premium over retail for a Rolex, you can now get the same feeling with this G-Shock. There truly is something at all price points!

[@DaleWesley]

I bought the red one a couple months back as my beater watch and I absolutely love it. I'll probably buy a black one when the prices come back down.

[@plainnsimplme]

hey, due to the financial melt down in lebanon, i managed to get a new casioak for less than the 99$, still on old prices before the lebanese pound had shrunk three folds, it was over priced back then but now its under priced. got it from the mall. will check if there is more available at the agents at the price and get back to u.

[@gfx2006]

"I do actually use my watch to tell the time...I know right?!" LOL!

[@sabot03196]

I picked one up (same blacked out model) out of the Netherlands delivered to me in Toronto. I like it a lot and it makes a good work or travel watch as changing time zones is easy. I really enjoyed this review BTW.

[@BetamaxBabe]

The white/pink/purple version reminds me of windbreaker I had in the early '90s!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

I was thinking shell suit.......

[@ScallywagBeowulf]

I ended up getting the midnight black version (or just the really dark version) earlier today and I won’t like: I think I’d enjoy the version of black with silver time markings more to actually be able to reach the time easier. It’s a great watch, I just wish I could read the time a bit better. However, it isn’t bad in most circumstances. Just not good for a quick glance at the watch to see what time it is.

[@davidtodd907]

Hi Jody, I finally took the plunge and bought a GA-2100 @ £70 UK. It's my first Ana-Digi in my collection and I've also ordered a Gen 2 black bezel with an orange strap - I think it will look the doggies bollocks ;)

[@rudyrosasjl]

Just bought this yesterday.....very nice looking watch. A good daily watch.

[@johns997.1]

Purchased the GA 2100 (the one you can read) and a Q last year, both at retail. I can say I'm enjoying them very much but yeah, don't overpay.

[@terrybaremor6361]

Solar charged Casio G-Shock users if you ever had your battery run down, you need to check out the Cool Fire Battery charger on amazon. I bought and tried it. It works.

[@samueljason8437]

Great review. I received a Mod.# 5081. I like this piece. I am o.c.d., I guess, cos part of my day requires I strap a watch! This mod is, as you mention classic, G-Shock chunky.) The feel of the 5081 reference is excellent as it is not a light weight nor a 5 pound Invicta. This piece spares my Rolex,Omega, and Breitling pieces from daily driving!.

[@AleksiJoensuu]

I guess the carbon fiber core guard isn't so much for added protection but the same protection in a smaller for factor? As in CFCG is to regular g-shocks as fiber composite helmets are to polycarbonate buckets 🙂

[@davidwarren9204]

In this general style (smallish, monochrome-ish, ani-digi), there is the un-hyped GA800 series, which also comes in black, blacked-out and red, for $US85 or thereabouts. Style-wise it's a bit further towards the big lumpy g-shocks than the GA2100, but not by much.

[@basedpatriotLT]

can you have 2 separate time zones at the same time? Analog one and digital - second.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Yes.

[@quickaswink]

Got mine for retail today, and I'm waiting for the 3rd generation AP case to come in, can't wait!

[@jakmalej1898]

Totally agree. I have mine for two months, and rest of my watches stay in corner since then. They are freakin awesome! BTW cooool Tshirt! ;)

[@Soggz7785]

Mine came yesterday. First G shock I’ve ever owned. Great size for me!

[@ezymas94]

Hi Jody, long time lurker in your channel. Nice K24A3 T-shirt, love your subtle car enthusiast hints.

[@simonjohnpowell]

My GA-2000 that I bought in Tokyo in July has spring bars so I don't think this is a first for the 2100

[@JMK15]

All black, white markers, positive digital portion. That would be perfect 🤙🏻

[@ironichumorist]

In Japan these are currently going for 140-180 US.

[@cavalry1213]

The slate grey with camp dial is the coolest one, I think. And it isn’t just because it’s the one I own. 🤣

[@wabisaaby]

I actually just bought one of these today. And the Gen2 mod kit. Looking so much forward to it :D