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

THEY WILL BE APPEARING SHORTLY AT THE G-SHOCK AUSTRALIA WEBSITE!
gshock.com.au/
THE MANUAL IS AVAILABLE HERE!
support.casio.com/en/manual/m...
Thanks to Casio Oz for another World Exclusive! These new GA-B-2100s have the features many people have been asking for since the original was launched back in 2019:- Tough Solar and Bluetooth. I think that solar is the big draw here, but Bluetooth actually makes a lot of sense for one of these, especially as they are likely to last for decades. The all black is the sexy model, the yellow is the fun oen for summer and for those that need a bit more legibility. Cheers, Jody

[@masudaharris6435]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!😃

[@yvesmichel4101]

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

[@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.

[@pickles632]

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

[@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.

[@williamsmith9561]

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

[@milanbaros2005]

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

[@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!

[@frankgerace5997]

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

[@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

[@alvaropv7574]

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

[@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 👏👏👏👏

[@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!

[@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 🤗

[@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.

[@youbeautwatchchannel4777]

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! 👍

[@ajh5124]

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

[@danigraphic1]

Absolutely, the yellow one is my favourite too!

[@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 🔥

[@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.

[@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? 👀

[@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.

[@troutbassncat3025]

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

[@bestboy897]

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

[@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 😌💚💯

[@mlodygryros]

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

[@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!

[@scowlistic]

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

[@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

[@rickrounds2173]

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

[@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..

[@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.

[@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!

[@TimeForAnotherWatch]

I was considering the one of the old versions but I'll hang on for one of the new ones now. Enjoyed the video, thanks!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks mate! Yeah, these are worth the extra, I think.

[@67mlb67]

I agree with you Jody. The yellow looks great.

[@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)!

[@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.

[@seanpie5481]

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

[@nickfish4385]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@tico481]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@BriarBlues]

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

[@imaeli]

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

[@thebaldwatchcollector]

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

[@chains84]

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

[@jodiwilson7299]

World exclusive Yellow, totally agree. Great job 👍

[@ErikSWE]

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

[@elLukerino]

I have actually been waiting for this.

[@ashrehbine7364]

Never seen your channel before, love the intro! You have gained a subscriber.

[@highflying19]

Ive had the yellow with black bezel since the beginning and have bought at least a half dozen of these bad boys. Ill be getting another yellow this time around as well. Casioaks are just fun! Cant wait for a full metal gold model with the solar and BT.

[@HelmyFu]

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

[@augustinf]

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

[@JMK15]

Love the positive display & yellow. Color on the wrist & my sneakers 👟 is a must. The black variant with legible markers is very nice. Surprised they changed they didn’t keep the after glow on the new model, but the new functionality is such an improvement.

[@alanlau4941]

Agreed. I want the yellow!

[@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. ✌️❤️⌚

[@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. ⏳👍🏼

[@alluwen430]

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

[@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.

[@matthewrikihana6818]

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

[@jasondalton6182]

Really nice world exclusive. Looks like a really nice upgrade.

[@timhorack5468]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@jeffdaniels1257]

Wow ready to pull the trigger on my first casi-oak

[@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.

[@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...

[@greyhound3593]

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

[@Bluepeter62]

The yellow one is Kärcher style, I like that 😀

[@erice5964]

Love any of the positive display versions!

[@DJustice]

Yes! Been wanting to get another one to mod a little!

[@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.

[@mariog7213]

I’m getting the yellow one. Looks great

[@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 👏👏👏👏

[@stephenswift9868]

It would have to be the positive display for me and I agree about the legibility. Also I like the yellow!

[@patricj951]

Interesting! I have waited for a Casioak with tough solar!

[@matthedrummer1474]

Ive bought a yellow and a triple black, can’t wait for them to arrive

[@shaneanderson6230]

Hi, like many watching this excellent video, I bought the first release battery powered 2100, and on seeing this new release, I did indeed buy just one more watch, and like you, I went for the yellow. What an absolute smashing watch, Bluetooth and solar are what clinched the deal, the phone app is brilliant, and a totally awesome watch. Many thanks for your review and look forward to many more.

[@biscuitsalive]

I preordered the yellow one as soon as I heard about it. :) Should be with me in a week.

[@NaturalMystic69]

Finally! I've been waiting for the Tough Solar/Bluetooth version of these watches forever and it looks like the one I'll go for is the GA-B2100-1A as the negative display is useless to my middle-aged eyes. I hate resin straps so I've already ordered an aftermarket Plastic-Steel Composite Watch Strap for it like the one that came on my DW-M5610BC (which I also never wear because I realized after getting it that I can barely read the negative display).

[@thelocodude01]

Just got a 2100 for my birthday, looks like I'm putting one of these on my xmas list......

[@soggz4246]

Nice review Jody. I am still enjoying my original Black stealth model 2100 to the full. Would like one of these,one day,and I would also like to see a Dark blue and orange colour variation. Hope you’re well. Regards 🇬🇧

[@aaronmercier5876]

Nice, i like the yellow and the black versions

[@marvinbroncano7294]

got 2 out of the 5; the yellow & the dark green one. They are awesome! I might get the non-stealthy one as well 🤤

[@AdRandy]

Going to get the yellow and put it in a metal bracelet mod like my original. The yellow module is so much more readable with the positive display.

[@johnmacdonald873]

After your review of the Bluetooth square, I was keen to get one but that yellow one is definitely on my radar now. Especially with the positive display, I am not a fan of the negative display, it's just never seemed as legible as the positive one. Unfortunately my yellow Jeep has been traded in which would have have been a good match. Still, I will definitely have one of these on my wrist as soon as I can get it. As always, thanks for the video!!

[@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

[@hamnchkn]

I ended up getting a crystal protector for the mineral crystal. The protector has more anti glare and helps with visibility of the numbers.

[@MOTIG1]

Indefinitely and never are really long timescales 😃 Keep up the good work

[@bagpiper]

Well done! I want the gift pack - one of each. Jodi - in Texas 'Howdy' is our 'G'day'!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

G'day Tim! That's what I thought! Cheers mate.