A month on the wrist, Rolex Explorer II and G Shock GWM5610 in the field 

Cheers, thank you for the info!

Thanks for the comment, how so? What G-shock and Rolex watches do you have and are comparing against? Let me know your personal experience with both types of watches. Cheers

Even in looks and resale value?

Yeah, I use to have quartz, solar, and smart watches, but they keep failing on me when I was in sub-zero temp. I have learned anything with batteries I can't fully trust. Have have far less issues with mechanical watch. Cheers

Thank you for that. Cheers

Thank you. Welcome here.

Wow 15 years, that is crazy! I can only get mine to last a year or two. Cheers

Well yes and no. The Rolex does need to be serviced, but only every 10 years. I have never had a G-Shock even last 5 years. I really like my G-Shock as a temporary tool, good value for price. I'll service my Rolex every 10 years, but have it for the rest of my life.

@@cheynewalls However that Rolex clearly hasn't been banged against rocks, dropped or kept in less than ideal carrying cases. I guess your G-Shocks are destroyed rather fast because you can afford to do so since it's cheaper, plus it's designed to "go to war". If put through the same conditions, I would expect that Rolex to have signs on its bracelets, dents, etc. The G-Shock is also a diver's watch.

@@gs7828 Its been dropped, smashed against rocks and trees, its actually put through more than my G-shock because I wear it every day. If you didn't notice in my travel videos I have my Explorer on a leather strap. Don't really wear the bracelets when in the field. I love my G-shock, they just aren't good in sub-zero temp. The plastic becomes brittle and cracks or buttons broke, battery goes to s..t as well. I can only go with past experiences. Cheers

@@cheynewalls Interesting, I don't doubt what you say, it just didn't seem so looking at the condition of the watch, especially the shiny sides, the corners of the bezel or the bracelet, but it makes sense that you would swap it, sure. In sub-zero temperatures an automatic also experiences potential pressure changes that can invalidate the visibility or sealing. But most importantly, the internal oils can dry. I say this wearing an automatic Citizen Promaster NY0085 on a kaki NATO strap as my only watch.

@@gs7828 I'm not sure what video clips you are looking at, but also a lot of our "beauty shots" where filmed when I got the watch and are placed through out all videos. A 100% that sub-zero temps are hard on all watches, just from my experience the Explorer handles it so well and I don't see that changing. I'm talking snow camping over a mouth each year. It takes a special watch to thrive in that. Cheers

G-shocks are good watch, don't get me wrong. I'm just speaking from personal experiences and what I need in a watch out in the field. From those experiences and good mechanical watch is a better fit for me. I have had 3 G-shocks fail on me while out in the field, never had a Rolex fail. G-shock just are not good in cold weather. I do a lot of snow camping and either the battery dies or the plastic get so brittle that buttons break. Rolex watches only need service every 10 to 12 years to maintain accuracy (again from personal experiences). Also I'm a sentimental guy, love looking at scratches on my watches and reminiscing, knowing I'll be able to pass this watch down to the next generation. The longest I had a G-shock last is 2 years. Again G-shocks are great watches and I will always have on in my collection, its just not my go to tool watch.

Yeah I'm liking my G-shock more and more. It is a great fit in a watch collection.

Thank you, Cheers

Thank you for your comment : I very much enjoy a Seiko, great watches for there price point. That being said, I do believe a Rolex is far more durable than a Seiko. Rolex will last many many decades if you take care of it and it should for the price you are paying, A Seiko (from personal experience) will last 7 to 10 years, again, great for that price point. I feel the same about G-shock watches, great watches for there price point. But I'm a sentimental guy and when I buy a watch that I'm going to travel and have adventures with I want that watch to last a very long time. I see myself in 40 years sitting down and reminiscing about all those amazing times each time I put on that Rolex watch. Again G-Shock great for the price point, but (from personal experience) I only get 3 to 4 years out of my G-shocks and also I can't really wear G-shocks while snow camping or being in cold temps for an extended period of time. (see my latest video for more in-depth about that ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-edZicgKknVw.html ). Yes a G-Shock would survive a 20 meter drop, but if you are falling 20 meters, you like your mechanical watch are dead. Just my personal thoughts and felling on watches, thank you for sharing yours.

Good Call, Thanks Carlo

G-shock are great watches, but speaking from experience, they have failed me in sub-zero cold weather. G-shocks have broken on me while snow camping a few times, the batteries go flat and the plastic becomes very brittle, therefor the buttons break and screens crack. The menu button has broken off on two different G-shocks while snow camping. That all being said I love my G-Shock, but don't wear it when I'm going to be spending a lot of time out in the snow. Cheers

It would have a different rating, a great watch, but a very different watch. Stay tune, trying to get an Explorer 1 into my collection. Cheers

Thank you

Thank you, I would however say I didn't buy the Rolex as a statute symbol. Sadly a lot of people do, but NOT real watch enthusiast. Rolex was built as a tool watchmaker, and only true professionals purchased their watches. I'll give you Rolex is moving towards luxury over tool watches, and now has this overriding public option of a luxury statute symbol. But they still make a great tool watch. I will always have a G-shock in my watch collection, but a Rolex tool watch is just a better fit for me and my needs when I'm out in the field doing my photography (like mentioned in this video). I have been depending on wrist watches for over 20 years and I have owned over 50 watches, from personal experience of breaking about 30 of those watches, Rolex makes a very durable and reliably timepiece. Also I'm a sentimental guy, knowing that I can hand my Rolex watches down to the next generation is important me, sharing all the adventures that watch has had. Hopefully inspiring the new owner of the watch to get out and travel. Cheers

Both awesome watches, enjoy!

Cheers, thanks for letting me know

Cheers, Thanks. No not yet, I filmed this video last month, just found the time to edit. Yeah I'm liking my G-shock more and more.

I thought so. Looking forward to the return of the Explorer II pt3 video. I’m sure she’ll be back and ready for more adventures within the next few weeks. All the best with it!!

G-SHOCK can also be handed down. I think you are not understanding why this watch was made. It’s made to out live anyone

Bro I own Rolex and G - Shocks, I love Casio as much as the next guy, but don't underestimate the toughness of the Rolex, especially this one - Explorer II or the Submariner. The thing is, the other more luxurious watches tried to add them toolish looks, while the Rolex already are tools and not from yesterday, the only got dressed up trying to keep up with the other blingies, but if they need to go trough serious business - they can. Full metal G - yes you might pass down, but the resin one - not sure how time will fair when the resin rot decides to set in. The other brand I might consider that is worth it is Omega. Come on, don't be a reverse snob.

@@desireless4092 lol, I love the Explorer 2. All i am saying is that a Gshock can also be passed down. Do you understand how the G-SHOCK is tested? There is no way any Rolex can be dropped from a helicopter or high rise and survive the impact. That is all i am saying. Rolex is King of luxury and craftsman. Durability roughnes enginuity goes to Gshock. They are truly god tier watches. There is nothing wrong with that.

@@adiaz9201 I owned several G - Shocks. Actually I still do. The full body Ti are the best by far, and I am glad they decided to wok on improving the body with Carbon Core. Not sure if you know, but the old G - Shock squares were always with a stainless steel body. I am not a fan of the resin ones and I think all square G - Shocks should be like the GW - 5000 - 1JF at the very lest. Resin covers on a solid metal frame.

A Rolex is a lifetime watch but with money spent on that Explorer you can buy G-shock’s for life 😅 so, Gshock watches , in this case, are lifetime watches also😎

Thanks for that, Yeah I need the backlight to remain on a lot longer for my longer camera exposures. I'll try turning off the clock sync see if that helps. My G-shock is always running out of battery. Cheers

@@cheynewalls thats weird iv had an atomic solar g shock for about 2 years and iv never seen the battery drop below "M"

@@austinsutherland4365Yeah, I think the cold weather plays a big part in the battery problems. It works fine when I'm in SoCal, but camping in the mountains is where I run into the problem. Cheers

Not sure about the whole "shallow, it may be superficial", it is a nice watch to wear, but I didn't buy the Rolex as a statute symbol. Sadly a lot of people do, but NOT real watch enthusiast. Rolex was built as a tool watchmaker, and only true professionals purchased their watches. I'll give you Rolex is moving towards luxury over tool watches, and now has this overriding public option of a luxury statute symbol. But they still make a great tool watch. I will always have a G-shock in my watch collection, but a Rolex tool watch is just a better fit for me and my needs when I'm out in the field doing my photography (like mentioned in this video). I have been depending on wrist watches for over 20 years and I have owned over 50 watches, from personal experience of breaking about 30 of those watches, Rolex makes a very durable and reliably timepiece. Also I'm a sentimental guy, knowing that I can hand my Rolex watches down to the next generation is important me, sharing all the adventures that watch has had. Hopefully inspiring the new owner of the watch to get out and travel. Cheers

​@cheynewalls yeah, I wasn't accusing you of being shallow, just that for some the idea of the watch brand and their status may be the primary reason they buy and wear one. I agree, they make quality watches which hold up over time and have built their reputation to what it is. Regardless, having one on is a great feeling. I will likely own a polar explorer ii at some point, not sure when, but it till happen

G-shock are great watches, but speaking from experience, they have failed me in sub-zero cold weather. G-shocks have broken on me while snow camping a few times, the batteries go flat and the plastic becomes very brittle, therefor the buttons break and screens crack. The menu button has broken off on two different G-shocks while snow camping. That all being said I love my G-Shock, but don't wear it when I'm going to be spending a lot of time out in the snow. Cheers

​​​​@@cheynewallsthat's pretty strange. I live in Finland and here it can be -35 degrees Celsius in winter and +35 degrees Celsius in summer but one of my g-shocks have ever broken. I have used them in all possible conditions, including in the sauna. And i have done camping with my Casio also.

@@tomistrawberry1299 Yes, but are you camping in those conditions? The G-shocks will work fine in those conditions with limited exposure. They (in my experiences) fail with long-term exposure to those conditions. I notice after about 12 hours they start to fail. Cheers

Thanks, yeah I know this was apples and oranges, I did this review because every video I put out about my Rolex tool watches I get dozens of comments to just get a G-shock. This video was meant to show G-shocks are great watches, they just don't work for me in certain conditions. Thanks for the tips, love my G-shock and it is has an important place in my tool watch collection.

Rolex services is every 10 years and all the features of a G-shock are great for a lot of people. I just find myself not needing 95% of those functions.

@cheynewalls I thought it was every 5. I find myself using the countdown and timer functions a lot. It's when you get to the range man and the frogman and madman that the tools are useful if you're outdoorsy type of person. But they really are two different worlds. I like to enjoy both types of watches.

😂😂😂😂 this guy must be laughing on the Tudor poor mechanical engineer high end watches ! 🤪🤩 Dude sell that Lolex hahahahah and buy 1000000 k Casio go piiiiii offfffff scammer clown 🤡! Tchau 👋 scamerrr

How so, is the light on longer?

@cheynewalls in the u models, you go thru the set up, and you can change it to 3 seconds now.

@@gabriellovesAmerica777Yeah, 3 seconds isn't enough I wish there was a way to just leave it on.

@@cheynewalls what like click on and off?

@@gabriellovesAmerica777That would be perfect. Its just some of my camera exposures are 15 or 20 seconds, need to be exact. Plus depending on the scene I might need to be doing that exposure quite a few times. That means I would just have to push that light button over and over and over again.

Well, you don't really service a G-shock, you have to get another one. But that is what I was trying to get across you have the Rolex forever, you have the G-shock for a few years. Personally I like gear that will last decades if at all possible. I have not problem taking my Explorer II anywhere I would take a G-shock. Cheers

@@cheynewalls Then it all goes down to money, then, and if one can actually afford a Rolex, just to batter about, doesn’t it?

@@Soggz7785 Its more than that, to me its about buying an amazing piece of mechanical art that I can wear to all reaches of the planet, create memories with it and when I'm old and grey I can look at this watch and reminisce. Passing it down to the next generation, hopefully inspiring to revisit places around the world that the watch has been.

@@cheynewalls I’ll take that as a yes, then.😂😉👍🏾

I tried the metal G-Shock and I couldn't stand the balance of the watch. It felt so awkward with the heaviest part of the watch being at the bottom. Also to I didn't like the idea of the bracelet costing more than the actual time keeping part of the watch. G-shocks just work better and are more purposeful with the rubber strap. I think.

Well not exactly, and considering that G-shock is now broken, the Rolex Explorer II is still working fine and I'll have it for another 50 years. Not crazy just a different way of looking at it.

@@cheynewalls oh I know. I want a Rolex too 😂

I like my G-shock for alot of things, but that is my main problem with it, it only last a few years. A Rolex will last forever. As for being in the field I always have a hiking compass, don't fully trust anything digital. Old school I guess

I have to use mechanical watches since I do a lot of snow camping and anything with a battery usually fails in the sub-zero temps. Mechanical watches charge by your motion and don't depend on any electronics or batteries. A lot better fit for me.

@@cheynewalls Everyone's situation is different, and I appreciate one's life can depend on having an accurate timepiece be it mechanical or battery. I like the idea of no moving parts, so something like a G-Shock G7900.

@@channelsixtyeight068_ Oh I agree, we are lucky to have so many options.

I like G-shocks, and they are great in a lot of circumstances, but from personal experiences with wearing them out in the field, G-shocks last about 3 or 4 years. And that is fine for that price point. A G-shock will withstand some abuses better than a Rolex, but check out my upcoming video on Friday. Did a head to head cold test with my G-shock and Rolex watches, the G-shock does not fair well.

Wow a lot here, So yes I keep both watches and enjoy wearing both watches. Now for the rest of this, I'm just speaking from personal experience. Not sure about a G-shock lasting a decade, maybe if you wear during "normal everyday activates". But being out in the field and spending the majority of my time in harsher conditions I go through a G-shock about every 2 to 3 years. And that was fine, like you mentioned for that price. Why I had to stop using G-shocks in the field was because not so much of the watch, but because of the battery. During any extended periods of time in sub-zero temps the battery in the G-shocks would go flat. Rendering the watch useless, Therefor moving to mechanical watches to solve that problem. Also solving the problem of broken buttons and cracks on G-shocks, their cases don't like sub-zero temps and the plastic gets very brittle. As for you mentioned my Rolex watches being stolen, again I'm spending the majority of my time out in the middle of nowhere, not in cities so it is not a problem, and if something where to happen all my watches are under my photography insurance. As for your claim of false representation, again I'm just speaking personal experience. G-shock watches are great watches for a lot of things, they just aren't for what I need them for. The backlight on the G-shocks don't work for me, 3 seconds just isn't enough when I'm doing long camera exposures. Lume is better for me because it is always on. The lume on my Rolex Explorer II lasts for about 30 hours, if it does need a quick charge, 5 seconds with a flash light or headlight give it hours of lume. That is just more practical for me. All and all, I will always have a G-shock in my watch collection, but a Rolex tool watch is just a better fit for me and my needs when I'm out in the field doing my photography (like mentioned in this video). I have been depending on wrist watches for over 20 years and I have owned over 50 watches, from personal experience of breaking about 30 of those watches, Rolex makes a very durable and reliably time piece. Also I'm a sentimental guy, knowing that I can hand down my Rolex watches down to the next generation is important me, sharing all the adventures that watch has had. Hopefully inspiring the new owner of the watch to get out and travel.

Why, what is wrong with spending some extra money to get a well crafted, refined instrument that will be dependable and can be passed down from generation to generation.

@@cheynewalls you can do the same with a g shock. 9 grand really man! Even for a rich man that is dumb.

A rangeman will destroy that 9 grand ugly watch.

@@TheLegendaryLP Well, the whole reason I went to mechanical watches is because my G-shock batteries keep going flat when I would be out snow camping. I like G-shocks, but they're not any good over extended periods of cold weather. From my personal outdoor experiences I have broken 3 G-shocks, 1 Brietling, and 1 Panerai, but not my Explorer II. It is my longest last watch by far.

@@TheLegendaryLP Gshocks are good watches for certain things. You are NOT going to be able to pass them down from generation to generation. You will be lucky to have them last over 5 years, all my gshocks have lasted about 4 to 5 years before I need to through them away. Don't hate on Rolex, then make a great watch as do Gshock. Two different types of watches, they are designed and build for two different purposes and we are lucky to have both brands.

I think is so interesting when people lash out just because they are ignorant on a subject. I'll give you Rolex is moving towards luxury over tool watches, and now has this overriding public option of a luxury statute symbol. But they still make some of the greatest tool watches. I will always have a G-shock in my watch collection, but a Rolex tool watch is just a better fit for me and my needs when I'm out in the field doing my photography (like mentioned in this video). I have been depending on wrist watches for over 20 years and I have owned over 50 watches, from personal experience of breaking about 30 of those watches, Rolex makes a very durable and reliably timepiece. Also I'm a sentimental guy, knowing that I can hand my Rolex watches down to the next generation is important me, sharing all the adventures that watch has had. Hopefully inspiring the new owner of the watch to get out and travel. Cheers

Cheers

It was just a fun video topic, we had fun making it.