Killer New Mudman! | G-Shock Master Of G Mudman 200m Solar Atomic Quartz GW9500-1 Unbox & Review

#MAVERICKWATCHREVIEWS G-Shock hits it out of the park again with this new Mudman. Duplex LCD screen borrowed from the Pro Trek lines gives this new Mudman even more capability. I do wish the light button was at a different angle though :)
Full Specs:
• Case: 52.7mm Bio-Based Resin & Carbon Core Guard
• Thickness: 14.8mm
• Lug to Lug: 56.7mm
• Strap: 28mm - 22mm Bio-Based Resin
• Water Resistance: 200m(660ft)
• Movement/Stored Energy: Casio 3553/6 Months up to 26 Months(Power Reserve)
• Crystal: Mineral
Duplex LCD, Solar Powered, Atomic Timekeeping
World Time, Sunrise/Sunset, Stopwatch, Timer
5 Alarms, Hourly Time Signal, Auto-LED, Compass, 24hr Time
Thermometer, Altimeter, Barometer, Compass
Crown: N/A
Caseback: Screw-in/Stainless Steel
Date: Yes , Day: Yes
Windable: No, Hackable: Yes
Lume: Dual Auto LED
Bezel: N/A
Weight: 81 Grams
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[@maverickwatchreviews]

It's a mole. I get it...lol.

[@nathanielcarl3137]

Lol

[@typerightseesight]

aww man if this thing was analog!

[@edgufler1122]

I thought it was a Walrus : )

[@maverickwatchreviews]

I can see that too...lol.

[@ph1lo]

Yeah or an otter.

[@robertwilliams2762]

Finally a review of the NOT negative display

[@pjell8660]

I bought first the MUDMAN GW-9500-1A4ER with negative display. After a few minutes of testing, I packed the watch back up and immediately returned the watch to the retailer. The negative display is so difficult to read, that the compass cannot be used at all. If you don't hold this Mudman with negative display at a very specific reading angle, it's not usable at all. A day later I ordered the Mudman GW-9500-1 with positive display and have now received it and …I am happy now. What's the matter with you Casio? You produce also negative display watches with STN-LCD (super twisted nematic) which gives a much better contrast (even on solar powered watches) and is so much easier to read in lower light. Why didn’t you implement this display-type in the Mudman? Wouldn't the nice compass animation then have been possible and or would the watch then have become too expensive? I can only advise against buying the Mudman with a negative display. You will regret it...definitely.

[@aecs.constn]

The thing I hate ONLY about Gshock is that whenever they release a thing of a beauty model, I am still stuck with my current one coz it still functions like new!

[@davidjansen9209]

Had a Rangeman for 10 yrs. Works great, but eyes are going and negative display is killing me. I just went to a 9500-1 positive display and set the light for 3 sec. Love it. Can read time in the dark as long as my glasses are worn.

[@patricj951]

I recently got a Mudman 9500 and it has replaced Rangeman 9400, which I sold to a work mate. I like the bigger digits on 9500, but the biggest advantage with it is the good fitting on the wrist. The extremely long flat backside of 9400 may work good for those with 20+ cm wrists, but for normal and smaller wrists 9500 is awesome!

[@OFD]

Thanks for sharing this one!! I'm so tempted by the green model. Have a great weekend man😎👍

[@robertfeast7691]

People are knocking but, having seen this black positive display model in the flesh, I think it's one of the best models currently for sale. The LCD screen is clear and the larger numerals are very legible. Also, it doesn't have the segmented dial like my old Rangeman, which to me, makes the display much cleaner and easier to read. Having tried it on it's also more comfortable on the wrist. The neg display model wasn't good at all IMHO, more style over function.

[@deech2086]

I was considering this but landed on the Casio PRO TREK PRW-3400-1JF. To me, I think a superior choice, aesthetically and dial layout - not to mention a rotating bezel. I should add that with all the Mudman hype lately, I started looking into the past and the significance of the line in the history of G-Shock. So, I just had to add one, lol - an older one which I think is better - GW-9300CM-1JR (incoming from Japan) and a bit more collectable, imo. Great review and agree with many of your points.

[@edgufler1122]

Thank you very much for these awesome videos

[@jodobaggens2723]

Thanks. I've been waiting on a review of this watch with the positive display.

[@falcon81a]

If only the GD 350 was solar & atomic I would be in heaven.

[@adampowell43]

I totally agree. I'll never understand why more wasn't done with the GD-350 concept. It's the best watch.

[@Chef_Alpo]

I do like that one. It was originally released in Japan a good 6 months (if not more) ahead of the US, at the time we weren't sure if it was going to come to the North American market, so myself and a few folks on Watchuseek sent funds to a Japanese retailer that extended themselves to forum members (I think this was in 2012, it was a lot trickier to browse Japanese sites I recall). I got the grey one. After all this time it finally indicated low battery just last week, crazy battery life on this one.

[@AmalSreejith-ou6os]

Yup that will be my dream watch

[@tinksrc8980]

Wow! My next watch! Great video buddy! Thank you

[@maverickwatchreviews]

Thanks for watching!

[@3000spills]

This is my early birthday present for myself. My 9400 has a negative display, but I'm going for the positive display this time around.

[@williambreeze2659]

I need to get one of these, what a beautiful watch!

[@DougFNJ]

Great review as always!! Definitely on my hit list. I love these iterative releases with the G-Shock ABC watches.

[@pibblesnbits]

The dual layer LCD is neat. One of the very few G shocks with one.

[@Stormbringer505]

I have had a g shock watch from sportsman's warehouse since 2018 and amazingly it is still running strong without a battery change . For the last year I keep thinking the battery will die . Great watch for 120 buck's. That's a pretty nice watch I like the compass. Enjoy

[@juswatch7582]

I can't wait to get my hands on one!!!

[@lgroves336]

Had to order one of these. We have similar taste in watches. Thanks for sharing. ONLY channel I sub to anymore related to watches.

[@maverickwatchreviews]

I appreciate that.

[@0113mountainman]

Totally agree on the bare screen. It’s boring. What happened to all of the cool Casio display info?

[@KevinHuangPhasorQuantaG]

This looks like it might just be the ultimate survival watch! I like it.

[@stephaneboudreau1088]

It does everything the Rangeman does, I wouldn’t be surprised if a new version on the Rangeman come out with a new design and features.

[@runle]

GREAT WATCH!

[@fullblastshitwave]

This watch is beautiful.

[@AlexMcKinley-us9kc]

Great review, thank you. I bought this model and I’m returning it, as the display is dark and not easy to read when compared to my £30 Casio AE 1500WH.

[@marklin3849]

Great review. Quick question: Is there a Nato Strap adapter available for the G-Shock GW9500?

[@ReformMsia]

Thanks for the review From Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@maverickwatchreviews]

And thank you for watching!

[@eddiejones.redvees]

I have the ggb 100 with I have had for almost 12 months and I am always using the Mission logo with the app so I do get range anxiety with the batteries so it would be ideal if this new watch has the same feature to be able to connect to Bluetooth as well I do prefer the Analog dial on my ggb 100 but I did get for a great price in Clearance sale

[@milaweitz]

Cool new "statement" watch for sure. However for the LCD I would rather go with new ProTrek PRW-35 with cool clarity STN-LCD.

[@UROTSUKIDOYI]

I would say "Elegant tank" to describe it👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@terrydavis1488]

Hi, I am a UK viewer of this video, and I have owned 16 G Shocks. Same old problem. 5 alarms and you can't hear any of them! Nice review!

[@batmansbigcity]

Are the pushers hard like the GW 9300, I like that the sunrise sunset is located more intuitively than the 9400

[@RoyFergs63]

The screen Doesn’t seem bold enough.

[@67kikki]

I was going to say the same, looks dull.

[@maverickwatchreviews]

I tend to agree.

[@67kikki]

I'm happy with my GW-9300 Mudman, will see down the track if I want to update.

[@mc50992]

Yeah. Casio makes a regular Casio model with the same screen for like $50 Canadian and it looks like they used the same one for this g shock. I like the screens sharper.

[@motosessions]

@@67kikki same. My negative display 9300 is over 10 years old and going strong. I always wanted a positive display, but this does not seem like it.

[@salvano66]

is your watch set to 12hour or 24 hour hence more space to display other 2 time numbers in 24 hour mode.

[@MichaelCarter-si2yh]

It’s the same as the ProTrek 3500/3510 except for the dual layer compass. Exact same watch.

[@milaweitz]

I am not sure if you know it, but this new Mudman has also Duplex LCD like a ProTrek. Unfortunately "normal" LCD like a ProTrek 3500. Hope they will come MIP or STN LCD like it came to ProTrek 3510

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

A very polarising watch, just like the GWG-2000.

[@itsallrobbish]

Seems like a bargain of a watch, great review. I have a 7.5 inch wrist, it should suit, but it will be chunky. I am more used to squares.

[@scottk.9835]

It's just a redo of the Pro-Trek and a few older G's... Nothing new here. But thanks for the review.

[@ckwee3132]

Just bought one too. 😊

[@TheDudesRug]

why don't they launch a version of this watch with the MIP display?

[@caesarsspirit]

guess light pusher is intended to angle that way since you may "accidentally" press it and drain the battery. goes to more of a intentional lightning

[@typerightseesight]

I really wish they woulda jammed an analog ontop of the digital display. Not sure about the black and white tho. That oxygen sensor one is totally in google color.

[@jamesrolfanep4489]

Very cool watch, but I love my AE-1500.

[@MrDragec2]

I also like my ae 1500. Checked the gw 9500 in the watch shop today, I think I will wait for Black Friday discounts to get it cheaper

[@mf6532]

Thanks for your great review, waiting to order the same model up here in Canada. Just 2 concerns that I have with this watch....the screen looks too shallow ( wish they had bullbars for this bad boy) and the light button seems to be too exposed.

[@patricj951]

I agree! The crystal is not protected like with Rangeman 9400 which has substantial edges around.

[@suitedandbooted6612]

G-shock needs to start making all watches with MIP displays. This old LCD tech is just not cutting it anymore. Maybe since the watch is a Mudman, they decided to make the display muddy. 😂 Seriously though, they need to get with the times.

[@BosuxRedsux]

Gotta get this model

[@pork6811]

The details shown on the dial doesn’t look dark enough for normal reading, I foresee it will be even worse under the sunlight.

[@taphillips75]

Why did the blue line come on the screen during the barometer screen? Also, why in the heck didn’t they add moon and tide graph. Would have been perfect if they would have added that.

[@highdesertexplorer123]

Reminds me of my rangeman. I like how the time display is much larger or appears larger than on my rangeman 9400-1 makes it worse because my rangeman always has that foggy appearance which worsens when temperatures drop below 50°F. Im strongly considering ordering this madman. Does this watch display date and day at same time as the time? Or time only?

[@e28forever30]

madman 🤪

[@cewotu7721]

Lets take today's example (Thursday, 25th of April): In time mode you have the choice to toggle between [4.25[, [TH25], and the [barometric graph] in the upper field in addition to the time (always on in the middle).

[@asdasfff]

Awesome review! I'd rather just get a Protrek PRG-30. Cheaper, smaller, and has a better watch face. Although might be less though than GW9500

[@MegaBlackley]

Seemed like the pushers were a little difficult or unresponsive. I wish it had the new MIP display. Other than that it’s pretty awesome.

[@maverickwatchreviews]

The pushers were a bit hard but I was also dealing with a brand new watch and wasn't familiar with their location.

[@bjcundiff8623]

Mine should be here tomorrow.

[@patricj951]

Do you still have it? And if so, do you like it?

[@RonaldChapman-jg5xu]

Kinda reminds me of my old Casio pathfinder watch.

[@ianmaw66]

Your graphic of the time transmitter omitted the UK one. Just FYI. Thanks for the video.

[@maverickwatchreviews]

Thanks for the heads up.

[@desertsurvival8235]

It's a repackaged Casio PRG 270 .

[@TheSmiler62]

From the Video,s I have seen so far.....The upper Duplex Screen is making the Display less sharp than it could be......It,s noticeable on the Positive Model.....And even more so on the Negative Display Models.....Still prefer the Green one though....Negative Display or not. Be interesting to see what variants of the new Mudman appear in the next 12 Months....If only Casio could fit a MIP Module to this.....That would be awesome.

[@cewotu7721]

I have to admit that the negative display on the green model is a little MORE legible than that of the green Rangeman without duplex in most angles, and the LED light is also brighter! Very surprised indeed.

[@wojciech5177]

4:40 they could have put moon phase there and tide graph

[@Aonexia]

If they did it would sell like hotcakes!!!

[@michaelleontakis3255]

After watching this video it’s on top of my list now!!!

[@Failed3Times]

do you suggest new one or the old one? for special forces. I dont want a watch that needs getting charged. I prefer long distance watches atleast 5 years. if this is not good I will buy old rangeman(with no bluetooth, from 2010)

[@RonaldChapman-jg5xu]

The display looks dim?

[@juznapruga018]

9400 👍💪

[@franciscobernal1606]

Sigue siendo bueno ❤

[@chltmdwp]

Would have been nice to see a saphire glass

[@nathanielcarl3137]

I very much wish they at least sold that option

[@bambikiller338]

Gosh i have been getting emails about this for a couple weeks and i am on the fence. Lets see which way i sway

[@bambikiller338]

Nope not for me, it reminds me of my suunto vector from 2002. On the hard pass express the display seems so light too.

[@karel316]

číselník po pravé straně je na co?

[@rubensanmaurodelbosqur1950]

Bonito reloj Casio. 🤩🤩⌚️⌚️⌚️⌚️

[@BM.72]

How long without exposing to Sun the battery last?

[@cewotu7721]

About 6 months according to the manual with a full charge.

[@SacrificiaLamb.The.Gixxerator]

If only this have MIPs Display...

[@maverickwatchreviews]

Agreed!

[@Pimpi1980g]

That’s a mole 😊

[@niallclay6373]

Would this fit on a 6.5 inch wrist?

[@alphonsecadieux6127]

It's always a matter of preference. J wear a 49mm Suunto and a GPW-2000 on a 6,25in wrist. I also do wear 38mm mechanical watches.

[@tangosucka8526]

The display on this is a real let down. Looks almost like a Skmei display. Doesnt do justice to the case. Needs a strong, bold display.

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

It's a pro-trek module, which is already pretty good, but I think the dual display affects the boldness in this case. I think using STN display might have counteracted the reduction in boldness caused by the secondary LCD, but trust Casio to overlook simple logic. 🤷

[@josemirandela]

what is wrong with the lcd? Did this unit have a low battery?

[@milaweitz]

Good point. It is all over the unboxing videos. I would wait for MIP or STN LCD.

[@DougFNJ]

Nothing wrong with the LCD, the dial display fills it out a little. The dial display is a cool feature for the ABC features, but that’s the one single con to it.

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

@@DougFNJ Personally, I think the whole viewing angle criticism is overblown for non-STN positive display G-Shocks. Since when did ppl not turn their watch to face them, when checking the time or using a certain function? Yes, MIP/STN displays look amazing, but the average user still wouldn't try to view the watch from a weird angle all the time.

[@nicorando3788]

Actually The protrek PRW-3500 it's water resistant to 200 meters (660 feet),,,,with the same function of GW9500,,, for less of half of the price.

[@maverickwatchreviews]

So you found ONE Pro Trek that's 200m WR. This is a G-Shock so it's tougher and of course a brand new model so yeah it'll be more expensive. Thanks for watching.

[@MarPabl]

But Protrek isn't mud resistant neither shock resistant

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

Pro treks aren't even available in certain regions.

[@bodie463]

Auto recieve is fine during the day, you just need L3 otherwise it will fail.

[@szabolcskiraly6323]

Congrats to the watch. Wait, you said you set the time of the illumination backlight to 3 sec. How? Tx in advance.

[@cewotu7721]

In time mode, press the upper left button for 2 sec., then lower left button 10 times, chose between 1 and 3 for the duration by pressing the lower right button. Hope that helps.

[@aluminiumsloep]

Mudman needs a led torch light build in....Would be easy to do like Garmin does in some of their watches.....C'mon Casio keep up the pace....Oh while your @ it trackback function on models with GPS and build GPS into cheaper Mudman models..

[@michalu85]

It looks like a mole on the logo.

[@stefanic88]

There is a transmitter in Rome as well as far as I have seen.

[@Legionnaire7777]

Casio sort the display out it's terrible!

[@pjell8660]

It is a mole on the back of the Mudman🧐

[@golith41]

Should have just made it the updated rangeman since it looks just like a GPS rangeman cuz this does not say mudman to me.

[@jakubvarini]

24h time format and screen will be not so empty ;)

[@juswatch7582]

I haven't stopped wearing mine since FedEx delivered it a few weeks ago!!

[@blitzer25blitz62]

i think Casio better slap Protrek style bold number fonts there. for it is now is cheapish. really bad viewing angles only to make it worse.

[@lgroves336]

GW-9500-1JF Japan version

[@bassboo6478]

When was this watch released? How many years old is a watch?

[@e28forever30]

How stupid is your question?

[@AmalSreejith-ou6os]

​@@e28forever30its not a stupid question. I ordered 2 gshock tough solars recently one was manufactured late 2021 and the other late 2022(i bought 2 g5600ue, it was released in 2021) , so if you are buying a watch thats released recently you can get a fresh watch that hasn't been sitting in a box for years like the older models. I want to buy gw-9400 later this year but that watch was released in 2013 so im not sure which years stock i will get. Gw-9400y is newly released but i dont like the color. Yes, gw-9500(the model in the video) is released recently (mid 2023 i think )

[@kabirh3626]

​@e28forever30 you are stupid it was a legitimate question

[@franciscobernal1606]

Es muy útil con todas sus funciones, solo que tiene mucho espacio vacío en la pantalla. En otros vídeos se ve enorme pero en tu muñeca se ve entre normal y pequeño 😅

[@Rick-ve5lx]

Disappointed by this Mudman. The Casio AE1500 looks better and it’s only $30.

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

That's much more legible, but it has a acrylic display, no Tough Solar, MB6 and lacks a lot of protection. It's good for a light use, but I doubt it'll hold up nearly as well as this Mudman or even your average pro trek.

[@Rick-ve5lx]

@@StardustLegacyFighter I agree. The Mudman is a much better watch (as it must be, being a G-Shock) but it doesn’t look nice. AE1500 has a better display and is tough enough for outdoor stuff, boot camp etc. but that’s beside the point which is that this particular Mudman looks worse than it should.

[@mechator]

how the he** one does cycle through the modes in darkness ?? without a proper light not just three seconds .....and what means hackable (from the onscreen description )

[@ironmangx-1969]

It looks Bear, that's it. A Bear.

[@skilledjack7054]

It's a seal...

[@zer0mike285]

I can’t put my finger on it. Why does it look plain and cheap vibe?

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

The display?

[@atomicfrijole7542]

Looks like a Pro Trek -- now I love Pro Treks, but this doesn't look like a G-Shock.

[@tzuwarrior499]

Got the orange one , yes looks nice BUT came out of the box and went right back in and sent back. Screen is horrible cant read it inside & outside not much better. Positive screen not much better... get a gbd h2000 nice read able neg screen inside and in the sun. dose more for less and lighter great watch.

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

Did you buy a positive display model too? I think the GBD-H2000 has an amazing display, but it lacks Tough Solar and MB6.

[@attsama]

​@@StardustLegacyFighter gbd2000 has gps don't need mb6 gps automatically change time if you ubroad and has solar charge is well

[@pjell8660]

What? I got the one with positive-display and it is much better than the one with negative-display I got before.

[@vlodek-193]

The screen *contrast* sucks!!! Casio, come on, it's the 20's of the 21st century!!!

[@pupi-pupi]

they should have went with better lcd

[@TheSmiler62]

Put it into 24 Hour Mode.....And not 12 Hour.....Screen filled !!!

[@attsama]

Why should I buy this watch and not the gbd2000? Better screen same battery life same functions plus more! Bluetooth GPS

[@vatafakman]

Same batery life, i dont think so, the 2000 you have to charge, this watch no, its not even an option...Way better batery life, no smart funktions like heart rate and stuff,no bluetooth, they are diferent,cheers ....

[@robertwilliams2762]

I go out for long week trips. Don’t want my watch running out of battery. Don’t want to worry that I disabled features so my watch won’t run out of battery.

[@17cmmittlererminenwerfer81]

Is it me, or does the display look washed out?

[@alphonsecadieux6127]

I feel it's expensive for a recycled movement. Protrek are just as durable.

[@nicholaifugate]

I prefer the Rangeman GW-9400 way more than this. There is far too much unused space on the face of the watch and the duplex LCD isn't as clear as I'd want it in this case.

[@salvano66]

if your your in Regular time Mode why more information display regular time its a field watch not a computer. your asking for more clutter..

[@e28forever30]

Que?