Future Classic? My CasiOak Loves & Hates + New 'Mini' Thoughts + Possible Redesign......

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The Casio GA2100 has been out for 18 months now and I have been wearing mine A LOT, so I thought it was time to do a bit of a long term update. My loves, my not so loves, my thoughts on the new CasiOak Mini, and what I would LOVE to see Casio do with this model in the future. Let me know your thoughts on this one please. Cheers, Jody

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@TheStanHill 3 года назад

I really like that the smaller version isn’t branded as “BABY-G”.

@jamesblonde2271 3 года назад

coulda been worse!

@bubblewrapvillain 3 года назад

I would wear some baby-G if Baby-G weren't on the bezel. There is a mini collection but hard to find outside Japan

@trulsdirio 3 года назад

But Baby-G coloured..

@jorgem8384 3 года назад

I think they come in boxes that say "Baby G" but besides that its good that they didnt brand it everywhere

@OwynDavies 3 года назад

Yeah, that would have been alot worse!

@SpaceMonkeySalo 3 года назад

I'd wear the smaller model if they did the same or similar colours to the standard model.

@IansModRite 3 года назад

I have a strong feeling that more colors are in the cards, it’s the GShock way.

@SpaceMonkeySalo 3 года назад

@@IansModRite Unquestionably, let's just hope they're good ones?

@davidsbikeride 3 года назад

The smaller one : I hope more colourways are on the cards .... BUT would not purchase until the Modding kits are available

@gshock.casio. 3 года назад

I think so!

@WhateverYouWant3531 2 года назад

@@davidsbikeride just in case you didn't hear, they are available now!

@Chevaleresk1 3 года назад

Lady here: 1. yeah i think the new baby casioaks look better than the regular ones (yes to the bling) 2. No i probably still won't buy one, they absolutely would've sold better if they had made them more "masculine"

@JustOneMoreWatch 3 года назад

Bling Bling! Thanks for watching.

@133774c05 3 года назад

@@djzrobzombie2813 it is a German word, means something like the "spirit of a time"

@jonathanlynch4996 3 года назад

I think more like .. spirit of our time ..

@francisrey5288 2 года назад

Just One More Watch how to get the new ones coming out on the 21st? Any website recommended? Thank you Sir:-)

@lobek333 3 года назад

Can't wait to see Casio take same approach with Duro - now 40mm with pink hands, glittered indices and panda logo instead of marlin

@karlsenula9495 3 года назад

🤦‍♂️😱

@jamesblonde2271 3 года назад

Gotta agree with Karl

@vaclav_fejt Год назад

I'd buy it all the same. Just as Jody said - gender colours belong to the past.

@lobek333 Год назад

@@vaclav_fejt Hey, more power to you. I have nothing against more traditionally feminine color variants. I was criticizing this mentality "smaller variant = model for women". They should have just added few classic color options, then no matter the gender you can pick something you like.

@Thenaughtyman1 3 года назад

I said the words on your t-shirt out loud and the cat started floating.

@abdullahyahya2471 4 месяца назад

what does it say on the shirt?

@kingquartz26 3 года назад

Ah, the Casioak, my current everyday/beater watch. Love this watch. I agree, making it solar would be the icing on the cake. Your reimagined version, while nice, wouldn’t be something I’d want. What attracted me to it in the first place is the emphasis on analog and forcing the digital to a secondary role. To me if I really want to look at the digital part of it, I can press the light button and I’m good to go… Otherwise I can ignore it, which is my preferred state of being when it comes to watches- ignore anything which interferes with telling the time at a glance and/or tries to muck up the dial with it’s presence.

@BrickTamlandOfficial 3 года назад

i can see myself buying an all white suit, and a white top hat and wearing that gshock like some kind of villain from batman comic books.

@karlsenula9495 3 года назад

Dr. EVIL from Austin Powers would go for the Jelly Fish version. Number 2 would probably end up with the Pink.

@tmf866 3 года назад

"Oh, Avon!"

@kieranrats94 3 года назад

I got it straight away and went for the black with rose markers. Love it! It’s my first g shock and it’s class. The rose gold is actually what made me go for it rather than the size, I’m a sucker for gold of any tone! 😁

@nicholaskenneth113 2 года назад

Good to see I'm not alone, I really don't mind the colorways

@kieranrats94 2 года назад

@@nicholaskenneth113 if you’re a tacky tacky bitch (like myself) then you’ll think it looks awesome in the full rose metal mod kit too! 👌🏻

@nicholaskenneth113 2 года назад

@@kieranrats94 Yeah, those metal mod kits all look awesome. Too bad I have a smallish (6.25") wrist that simply can't handle their monstrous 50mm+ lug-to-lugs

@cougarbatterie 8 месяцев назад

I bought one too with the rose gold and don't think for a second it makes it feminine!!! We do have guys wearing pink shirts and rosy colors with no issue at all. You get 2 benefits with the black and rose gold indices. First, you can see very well the hands and the time immediately unlike the all black ones and secondly, you don't have thi huge watch on the wrist because they sized it down a bit.

@13Hangfire 3 года назад

I agree... as a guy waiting for Casio to release a smaller version of the CasiOak, I'm disappointed that they did not have the foresight to produce a black/white version or a black/black or a black/silver... you get the point. I'll just wait until they come to their senses and make something in *BLACK!*

@dioxyz 3 года назад

Loving my grey casioak. I'm so glad they came out with a color that wasnt a negative display, but i'd definitely be willing to pay extra for it to be solar powered. Ive learned to live with the tiny digi display but making it bigger wouldn't hurt either.

@Huntersky0 3 года назад

That black and rose gold MiniOak is gonna look great with black and rose gold metal case that will eventually show up on Ali.

@Ahcelaht 3 года назад

I personally don’t mind wearing ladies’ watches as long as I feel they don’t clearly look like ladies watches haha. AAAAAND I’d love to see an after market metal case for the Casio Royale like the Ali-Express G-Shock cases. I’ve done a little bit of research and I didn’t find anything.

@AndrewEDC 3 года назад

I know a guy that makes one in bronze. But it costs around 200usd.

@franciscoarana3735 3 года назад

Timex has the command urban metal which I'd say scratches the same itch

@tmf866 3 года назад

I don't care if a watch *looks like* a "ladies' watch", in fact sometimes I have seen some I really liked, but a "ladies' watch" is going to have a strap that is too small for my wrist and I can't wear it even if I want to.

@Jaccayumitty Год назад

Skxmod do aftermarket cases for the Royale in stainless steel (polished, matte, black, polished & black) and in bronze. I have a polished & black with an orange silicone strap, and it's brilliant. Sapphire crystal too.

@Zanpaa 3 года назад

I like the black and rose gold smaller one! And as was already said, I'm definitely OK with wearing a ladies' watch if it doesn't say it on the watch itself (Baby-G...). Let's hope they do release more colorways for this smaller model in the future too.

@bubblewrapvillain 3 года назад

Baby-G is such a bad marketing name

@stevem5945 3 года назад

I’ve been watching this line for over a year, definitely wasn’t going to pay over retail. Glad I waited, I got the all grey version with the positive display screen. Absolutely love it! I have a 7.25in wrist and it fits me just fine. Wouldn’t be mad at a couple mm smaller, but it still works as is. Thanks for another great video!

@daigoHR98 2 года назад

Male watch lover here and I bought the women's one in black with rose gold. Didn't even know it was a "women's" watch. I just found it on my store and fell in love. For me the bling it's not so blingy in person and adds a little something and the watch fits perfectly my very slim wrist. As they say, always try the watch and if you like it, you like it. I have those legibility issues tho. When I'm at the gym the hands don't let me see clear the stop timer sometimes cause they get in the way. Very Happy with the watch even though. It changed my way of wearing watches so maybe my best recent purchase. Would recommend!!

@AG-fl3kl Год назад

I did the same, purchased one without knowing it being a ladies watch, and have also fell in love with it

@waqarhaider2226 3 года назад

I'm a man and I think the white one is an absolute stunner! I'm definitely wearing it.

@karlsenula9495 3 года назад

Very Miami Vice

@Horusss_ 3 года назад

Same, Just ordered it 😜

@tomgear3107 3 года назад

Same mine has arrived today as I really like it

@robedmunds7163 3 года назад

For cycling or motorcycling, piece of foam pipe insulation on the handlebars and you can strap your watch around it for instant time display.

@stormrider1119 3 года назад

That's a pretty darn good idea mate. Cheers!

@tbillington 3 года назад

Used to do this as a young kid around the crash pad my BMX handlebars

@ikirikchi 3 года назад

I’ve bought the black Casioak with white hands and indexes after watching your previous video. So true everything you said in this one. I would just add lume on the indexes in your design to make it even more perfect.

@johnkollias6782 2 года назад

I just acquired the mini casioak, black with rose gold indices. I have found many sites are now calling this watch as both for ladies and men. Personally, rose gold is not just a ladies colorway. It is used on many different brands to include Rolex and they are not just for ladies. There are many men with smaller wrists that cry out for a smaller size watch and this mini does just that. Other than the size, it possesses the same functions and qualities as the Ga 2100. So, rest easy guys, this mini gets the job done splendidly and it looks great.

@metatechnologist 3 года назад

We're psychically linked. I was investigating this watch yesterday and thinking jomw needed to do a video about this watch.

@JustOneMoreWatch 3 года назад

Psyche!

@emdblues 3 года назад

And I just tried it on my wrist yesterday. I was surprised how small it is...

@daniilmolodkov6468 3 года назад

I find the blush pink a stunner and couldn't resist ordering one as soon as I saw it. Really looking forward to seeing it in person. I think in some press shots it's very pink, but in better hands-on shots it appears more ivory (and rose gold indices are not that bright). Which is just a gorgeous unique combination. Dude here who does like a little colour and pale pinks are uber masculine 😏

@cryptotrader2779 3 года назад

Finally ordered one today. Was on offer for around 91 USD equivalent and I managed to bag the very last one on offer. Comes tomorrow and can't wait. Not only cool but my very first G-Shock ever. Quite excited to get it. Strange how it still gives you the feeling of getting a far more expensive watch.

@randoff32 3 года назад

Finally watched a seminar on watches and clocks It was about time.

@bryanyeo3645 3 года назад

The black with rose gold looks very nice! It adds a bit of flair to a boring black G! I just don’t like that they seemed to have swapped the metal buckle for a plastic one on the mini. The new concept design for GA-2100 V2.0 is superb by the way!

@chriscargile8303 3 года назад

I have the same version you’ve got and you’re right, solar and a positive rather than a negative display would be great. I don’t find mine either too big or “fiddley”, but I do wish someone would manufacture an indices-ring out of white glow-in-the-dark plastic for a reasonable price. I know it’s got a light, but I miss my lume even more than a red seconds hand!

@ronaldbruce6845 3 года назад

I have a barely 7" wrist and most Gshocks look ridiculous on my wrist. I own a couple because i like them and their functions but I don't wear them. I would love to have a 39-42mm Gshock that wasn't a babyG. I'd wear it.

@randomhandle 3 года назад

I have a "barely 7 inch wrist" and the GA-2100 looks good and fits well on my wrist. I would never, ever wear any other G-Shock on my wrist (other than a "square"). They are all seemingly made for men who weigh 200+ lbs.

@storm3016 3 года назад

If you're in to all black G's you might want to have a look at the G-MS MSG-W100G-1AJF. It's a baby-G, but it doesn't say it on the bezel nor does it look like one. Cheers from a 6" incher ;)

@randomhandle 3 года назад

@@storm3016 Yeah, that sucker is pretty killer! Still surprisingly thick at 13mm, but I'd wear that thing for sure.

@alexc.3727 3 года назад

@@randomhandle same here. 6.5 inch wrist, yet still two out of five watches in my collection are Gs - the blue 2100 and the classic square. Both look gorgeous on me and get a ton of wrist time :)

@storm3016 3 года назад

@@randomhandle Yeah, it's the baby-G version of the GST-W300 and GST's are generally pretty thick. It doesn't wear like a 13mm watch because of the other case dimensions though, my SKX has about the same thickness but it feels way thicker than the GMS. This one will still slide under a cuff easily.

@99jasonhooper 3 года назад

Love the transparent model - looks great on the wrist.

@glenoxman7904 3 года назад

That's a pretty good redesign, looks good, I'd probably add a second hand just for familiarity.

@Dopamine833 3 года назад

I'm getting the black/rose gold mini version for myself cuz I'm a sucker for the colour combo and don't mind a bit of bling on a G, I've had enough plain black G's for a lifetime so something a lil different is nice. I wouldn't be surprised if they offer more "unisex" colour combos for it in the future if the small version proves to be it's own hit, especially if enough people call for it

@billymania11 3 года назад

I recently purchased a Hidden Coast version in orange and green and I'm delighted. Between this and my iWatch series 3 w/cellular, I'm set.

@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR 3 года назад

Gotta agree with you Jody!! All Casio had to do do is come up with a black version with those white grey markers you have in the new smaller version! I’ve got the Camo version coming! Looking forward to it even though it is big;) well done Glynn!!!!

@JustOneMoreWatch 3 года назад

Russell!!! I almost whipped myself into a frenzy today and bought a second one too. Ha!

@ryannewby447 3 года назад

Can't wait for your review. Ive just got the yellow version coming this week. Drunk purchase. Can't wait but slightly nervous now due to Jodie's views on size and usability. But still looks cool.

@williamrizzo1285 3 года назад

I have the AWG M - 100 a with a blue aluminium bezel. It has the multi band and tough solar as well. Very legible and has 3 small round subdials.

@normalman8447 3 года назад

I'd wear the white mini CasiOak, or the black with the rose gold indices. I think those are pretty good-looking.

@fedomandez 3 года назад

That t-shirt is a masterpiece

@marlieslogotheti 3 года назад

Heey!l was just wondering about that shirt! Could you tell me what the text means?thx😊

@AK-rq1cz 3 года назад

@@marlieslogotheti you don't have to spend a fortune, if you don't want to, to get a great watch, on your wrist

@marlieslogotheti 3 года назад

@@AK-rq1cz l wow..l can't believe l couldn't figure that out🙈🙈thx!!😊

@maxcosmo6078 3 года назад

Whew! Thx AK. I was having a dickins of a time TTFTO

@bogrot69 3 года назад

I bought one of these when they first came out. I immediately had issues reading the digital display. Then I saw the GA-2000 another Carbon Core Guard model having a more traditional G-Shock look, with the ability to swap out it's quick release strap for any available 24mm watch strap and I decided to upgrade. Interesting, it was a lady who ended up buying my CasiOak. I do agree with your take on the BabbyOak 🤣. Although I imagine they may release more color variations after testing the waters

@pinoyedcknives 2 года назад

i have my ga2100 all black for almost 2 years now and you're really correct on the resin body flexing after some time. i might get the all metal one.

@ramsdenschippy 3 года назад

Bang on J. Got one these my first G-Shock. I’m 69 not totally tech. Didn’t even understand the handbook either, took 1 hour trial, error and eventually U-tube to set it up. Was absolutely dreading Summertime change last week. It took me one hour trial, error and U-tube to move it on 1 hour.

@johnsmith-gs4qf 3 года назад

Nice watch (I love Casios). My personal favorite Casio is the Casio G-Shock GA800-1ACR. It is battery powered, but has no crown (crown can't get jammed or broken off). It has both hands and digital and I prefer it over my more expensive g-shock ($100 vs $200) because it is smaller, more comfortable, and is easier to see in the dark.

@markbevan1093 3 года назад

I agree in the uk we just changed to summer time it was like setting the video recorder from the 80 s Use mine for work it gets a load of stick and just keeps going great video cheers

@JustOneMoreWatch 3 года назад

I remember trying to record the overseas F1 races at like 0200. I regularly ended up with Open University.

@frankgerace5997 3 года назад

Just ordered the same one Jody got-all black except for the white hands and indices, because I agree with Jody when he says that the all-black and all-red versions seem extremely hard to read..It’s scheduled to get to me next month, and I’m eagerly waiting for its arrival.

@fergiet18 3 года назад

Great review as usual 👍 Love my Casioak that you made me buy. I agree they should make a smaller version, improve the digi bit and add solar. Now that would be a winner 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

@kermitage 3 года назад

Fully agree with everything you've mentioned here; love the design and colour scheme of the original - the damn thing is IMO just too big. Would love to get one in the new, unofficial design shown here - very well done! Cheers from Warsaw, PL, EU!

@aileenfarrol3130 2 года назад

This watch doesn't look any bigger than other Casio tool watches I have. I love all types of watches and always wear what feels good. This one is a great fit! The weight (what weight?) is practically unnoticeable. I like the solar idea. And I LOVE your rendition of an improved model, Jody! Keep your videos coming. (from a Canadian female watch enthusiast)

@davidwarburton8890 3 года назад

I have enjoyed the blue and grey for 4 or 5 months. Turned out to be the biggest surprise. Light weight, low profile, and interesting dial. Very cool.

@toshsharma5319 3 года назад

I recently bought the jellyfish model. The transparent GA-2100 and it's amazing

@m9000r 3 года назад

I love mine too Jody but I agree it’s hard to read like really hard to see the screen portion and the setting of functions is really hard ! Love the redesign and the new Layout

@Andrew-J316 3 года назад

I do like Glynn's redesign for sure! Casio take note! I was always turned off by the G-Shock branding and the overly large watch dimensions but your reviews are warming me up to it!

@lukashegmann3659 3 года назад

I got myself the "skeleton" version a couple days ago and i am really happy with it although the usability lacks a little.

@matkoreljanovic3649 3 года назад

Great video, i bought this watch yesterday and it's fantastic 👌👍😊

@twinvader_ 3 года назад

I used to loathe the Casi-Oak...I’m still not sold on it, but I might be convinced if/when they incorporate Solar. I also think it looks decidedly more compact than a similar sized G-9000 thanks to its slimmer height and overall shape.

@MichaelandCathy1999 3 года назад

I bought the triple black model last month and I love it. True, it is a pretty dark to read face, but it doesn’t bother me. I get a lot of questions about it and many friends have shown great interest in getting one, so it must be doing something right. I’m very happy with it and will be waiting for a bit bigger model. P.S...... I’m a big guy and this fits my wrist perfectly, that said, I do hope they put some lume on the indices on a later rework and I’ll be in line for GA-2100-1A1 2.0. And, yes, solar would be great and your reworked design is a winner.

@tomhurst8307 3 года назад

The black/rose gold and the white dial from the smaller range would both look incredible in a third party royal oak metal case

@bobbydazzler1780 3 года назад

Mine has the purple case and light blue strap. Love it. Wear it for cycling over a sleeve or when playing tennis. Never use any of the bog standard digital features just want to know the time at a glance. Light and handsome. Weird how it’s been admired by so many people when it cost bugger all.

@jparkkar 3 года назад

I’m pretty sure this smaller line will get plenty of new colors in the future. I’d could already go for the black and rose gold with my 17cm wrist. Especially after aliexpress mod shops get rose gold metal mods out.

@robertfeast7691 3 года назад

Great video Jodi. You noted all the good and bad points. I saw one of these in the flesh and was disappointed to see that the LCD segments are virtually useless. They're far too small and the reverse screen makes it even worse. The big size is okay for me but the smaller one appeals as it would fit under winter clothing easier. Yes the colour ways of the smaller one are out for me and my wife looked at them and said she didn't like then either. She would wear one of the standard colours in the smaller case.

@irregulargamer1352 9 месяцев назад

I agree as well. My problem with g shock is sometimes not being able to find the right color combo or a standard color combo for that matter. it is so difficult to get a smaller g shock model that features a dark or black color with a positive screen. My sister had to get a Japanese import just to get a dark square baby-g with a positive screen. for some reason g-shock has a tough time understanding that some people have smaller wrists or that women want standard black or dark models too that are more function than accessory.

@thomasdawe1837 3 года назад

I sold my stealth version because it was so hard to read/use that it was just a fashion accessory. Loved the design tho, I might be tempted if I can find a good deal 2nd hand.

@stormrider1119 3 года назад

I have the grey and blue version now also, worth checking out in terms of that element. Love my black out too though...

@randomhandle 3 года назад

I have the stealth model and I love it. But, yeah, it's really tough to read. The penalty for looking like rogue CIA agent in a Hollywood film, I guess.

@stormrider1119 3 года назад

@@randomhandle haha, agreed, cost benefit works for me

@Colorado_Ronin 3 года назад

I have it but have no problem reading it

@kobe5rings 3 года назад

Stealth is so fucking hard to read. Looks cia agent but its has terrible legibility

@barriewilliams309 3 года назад

Totally agree. I went to change mine to BST only to find it was already set to DST but refused to change. It's back in the box, I will wait 6 months 😂

@cameron4994 2 года назад

Just picked one up for £64 brand new. Had my eye on one for a while... I'm glad I waited! Love the watch so far!!

@paulhelmuth6012 3 года назад

Jody, I hadn't found a G-Shock that I wanted to actually purchase until I saw the "mini" (not all that mini) on Jenni Elle's channel. I don't like the black resin case look - so, went with the white - but definitely would have like to have seen a few options not intended to appeal to women only. Looking forward to seeing it soon. Not sure if I will wear it a bunch - but certainly nice to have a really robust beater that you don't have to worry about having on your wrist in any situation. BTW - also not a fan of anything other than sapphire (or acrylic) crystals. But if the mineral gets scratched - I think I can replace with sapphire. Not sure - as I am not familiar with the G-Shock construction , but in any event, not the end of the world either way.

@alcrinz3419 2 года назад

I went against the stealth model for practical reasons ,as I couldn't really see what the time was ..! Wear it to work every day as a manual worker Only gripe for me is the rubber strap , catches my skin constantly , but it took me so long to get hold of 1 , I'm pretty happy with it .

@zamSEG 3 года назад

hello jodi, really love this video. i really hopes casio makes the ladies version with black + white lumed indicies + second hand + big positive screen + solar (no mb6) at least for the new upcoming models. thank you again for this great informative video. please do keep it coming. have a great day and cheers mate.

@danielbrennan4328 3 года назад

Re: Glynn's design: I dont particularly like when Ani-digitals just use a bisected dial (Think tissot T-touch) but I do love the idea of a more usable led, and getting rid of the day dial. I'd like to see a more Omega x-33 approach to the casioak. Keep the indicies, and branding, but make as much of that dial useful. While we're at it, give me a "stealth mode" where the negative LED turns off, and just looks like a full analog.

@markymark3572 3 года назад

Love my blacked out CasiOak. About the only thing I would have liked Casio to do with it would be to black out the buckle on the strap as well.

@mlotens1976 3 года назад

Shrink the regular black dial and white hand version back, make the digital readout positive, add Tough Solar and Multiband. Guaranteed bestseller once again. Bluetooth would be a Nice to Have. Great vid Jody, nice bike! 👍

@waris3732 3 года назад

About time Skmei made a Baby Casioak in 40mm

@JustOneMoreWatch 3 года назад

Ha! The SkmeiShock FakeOak!

@GodIsInHisHeaven 3 года назад

this comment made my day. :)

@waris3732 3 года назад

@@JustOneMoreWatch The Smoak!

@AlexanderB. 3 года назад

I agree, the digital display on the Casioak designed by Glynn are more usable...when the hands are in the 10 past 10 position. Mark from Long Island Watch does it right by the way, he just released a lot of colourways of his 38 mm SKX013 homage, some of which are pink or purple without expressly referring to them ladies' or gentlemen's watches.

@IceDree 3 года назад

I've been eyeing the CasiOak for the past 7 or so months now, but I'm waiting for the hype to die down a bit and the black model to become more widely available at MSRP or less before I decide. I intend on modding it with the AP kit, which presents me with a dilemma ... The watch + the kit is Edifice EFS-S570 territory. A grown-up CasiOak if you ask me. Octagonal case, sapphire crystal, stainless steel all around, integrated bracelet, ani-digital chronograph, 9.7mm thin, screwdown crown & solar to boot. Its a hair smaller at 44mm. Jody, check out the Casio Edifice EFR-S108 when you get a chance, 39mm of beauty.

@MurrayMints Год назад

Brilliant video, I pretty much agreed with all your points. And yes, this is without doubt a future classic from Casio. Keep the videos coming 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@adamsmithproperties2528 3 года назад

Great watch, bought one retail for my brother a few months back and he loves it, wears it every day, but would love a smaller one with a more neutral color because I'm too pale to wear an all black watch.

@breaktime3269 3 года назад

Nice review mate, love The CasiOak, which as always, such a joy to watch wishing you a very Happy Easter

@JustOneMoreWatch 3 года назад

Thanks for watching mate!

@DS-dd7vf 3 года назад

I have the black/white one as well, but I didnt like the inverted display so I bought a model with positive display and switched it out. I use it all the time at home, very comfy and useful! I would love a smaller one though, but those ladies colors are not great... Maybe if you take the white dial to the black one it will look good?

@lpsalsaman 3 года назад

I agree with you Jody on the smaller "Casi Oaks". I think Casio should have made them "Unisex" and had more neutral colorways that would have attracted females and males alike. Once they got gender tagged, and put some "bling" on, it is hard to take it back unless you open the case and paint the indices flat black. Anyway, the re-design looks good, it reminds me of a Breitling Ana-Digi from the '80s. Keep up the great work!

@HecatombRecordings 2 года назад

Love the reimagined design. That would be a day one for me.

@jesusgarcia9351 3 года назад

There was also a Grey version which had a positive display and that was an improvement but now is discontinued. I was waiting for the smaller version but that colours in hands and index are not of my taste. Guess at the end I will be getting the one seen on the video .

@glennpettersson9002 2 года назад

I have a Casio Tough Solar, AQ-S810W that is pretty much there when it comes to the redesign. It is a very resilient piece of equipment, I work in heavy industry and it is not a watch friendly enviroment.

@HorologyinSanity 3 года назад

I bought all 4 of the new "ladies" smaller GA2100s and I love em. Spot on video, Jody, in all regards.

@bigmac_o1973 2 года назад

This is my first g-shock, just ordered it and I’m so excited

@augustoguizeliniferreirada8759 3 года назад

Jodi, a kinda weird question: what's your take on the CasiOak's and the square G's buckle? I think the thin polished steel buckle does not suit the watches' design at all. I have desperately searched the market for a branded, more rugged, alternative, but could not find any. Am I being nitpicky?

@calnative4904 3 года назад

Jody there was once a time when I wouldn’t even consider wearing a digital watch, but thanks to you I now have three. Casio Tough Solar, Casio “Royale” and a G-Shock Rangeman.

@JustOneMoreWatch 3 года назад

Nice! They are so damned sensible, and so damned cheap!

@glynnmaccarthy7573 3 года назад

I have a cameo version which I bought as a beater watch for work. I added a lumed indices kit as a mod. I must agree the digital display is too small for easy viewing and would definitely purchase your design

@theend1555 3 года назад

Love this watch. I got sucked into the hype and paid a premium to a scalper for the all black one which I typically am very apposed to doing. I dont regret it though, great watch.

@Nothingtoya 2 года назад

I've had this watch for 7 months now. I've done different mods to it but I think I've finally fallen on the metal case that looks just like the resin case it came with. I also have to watch the video, every time I want to change something on this watch. I like the week day dial, I wonder if they could make it smaller and make the led display bigger, I also wish it had a seconds hand.

@azangana1973 3 года назад

Great video Jody. Totally agree with the attempt to make the smaller versions feminine. Though I know from speaking to my wife that these are colours she would go for, so I understand why they did it. It didn't put be off adding the white one to the collection (B+W, yellow + Grey - you left that one out!). The smaller size is much more comfortable, and one think I actually like that few mention are the colour matched buttons. Love your redesign idea. Really hope Casio pay attention and one day make something similar. Well done again.

@eduardoarosemena655 3 года назад

Great review Jody, when are you taking a shot at designing your watch line?

@anonimushbosh 3 года назад

Watch manufacturers and retailers all seem stuck in the 1950s when it comes to marketing. Regards gender they should just stick to wrist size and be done with it. I bet a lot more women would buy a lot more watches if the “Ladies” sections were suddenly consigned to history.

@sximul Год назад

I just got mine two days ago. I've got a tiny hand to be honest, and the 43ml fits me properly. Well the white color will get some visible dust over time, so I'd like the Baby G in Black/Matt black.

@ianmaw66 3 года назад

I bought the white one just to add to my collection. I tried to wear it on my wide but only 6.75" wrist and found it uncomfortable as the straps drops quickly after the lugs, stopping it sitting flat on my wrist. I am still glad I got it for my collection though. I have 4 full size Casioaks.

@allyking84ify 3 года назад

The biggest issue I have with G-SHOCK these days, is the negative dial. Almost entirely unreadable at a glance.

@whatsstefon 2 года назад

I have to agree, however I’ve had a few with negative displays and it seems inconsistent. My GA-100 I have right now is awesomely easy to read. My previous one was almost like the entire screen was black. Even doing a battery swap offered zero improvement.

@ricchrono5907 3 года назад

I would only get one if its tough solar

@themightysquid 11 месяцев назад

I balked on buying the Casioak when they came out due to the spec size. I just bought the tough solar Casioak a couple of months ago and it’s been on my wrist 95% of the time. I absolutely love this watch. Barely larger than my 5410 square and I don’t even notice it on my 6-5/8” wrist. If you like the looks of this watch, don’t let the size deter you. Get it and you won’t regret it!

@Davidroberthuang 3 года назад

Would be interested to see what a mod kit for the mini version looks like, since the mod kit pokes over the edge of smaller wrists. Also I like the display as it is, because it gives it a full analog look, with the digital features available if you need them.

@ChrisLoew 3 года назад

I purchased a blue and purple one Japan only on eBay for $175usd, loving it

@ericwhitlow7364 3 года назад

That warranty card got me for a sec. I forgot that it was dated day month year. Another great vid. Thanks for sharing.

@harrison8843 3 года назад

I've already got a gma-s2100. I've got the black with rose gold indicators and I reckon it's a cracking watch. I have a dw5600 as a daily driver but this wears just slightly smaller on my small wrist. Loving it so far. Only thing I don't like is the display is hard to read with the reverse colours

@Dave062YT 3 года назад

Love my Casioaks even tho the lcd display and light are both useless .They still look fantastic and a great 2 hander with added features if I use a microscope lol P.s was surprised to see the minis are only 2mm narrower at 43 mm

@Hrethgir Год назад

I'm a little late to the party, but I needed a watch to wear outside a parka up north inside the Arctic Circle, and I ended up picking a GA-2100. And then modded it! Started with the same black and white one you have, but got new hands that all fully white with a little better lume, added a lumed index ring in place of the factor one that is unlumed for whatever reason, and swapped the module for one from a gray GA-2110 so I wouldn't have that awful reverse LCD. I'm closing in on 50 this year, I can't read those little gray number on a black background! Also took off the resin strap and added some adapters to allow some long 22mm nylon straps. Worked perfect up there in the cold, and I always knew what time it was.

@Willy_Elres 3 года назад

Good to know it's a cycling watch, I've always thought that you should do a video on which watches you wear when cycling. I have have a specific watch for each bike (and I've got five bikes - just one more bike, etc...). Cheers.

@stormrider1119 3 года назад

G-shock are ace for cycling. I generally wear my GW-9400 Rangeman. I have a video on why on my channel. This is on top of the Garmin computer I have on the bike and all the fancy heart rate monitor tech etc. You just need something unbreakable, vibration resistant and doesn't need charging every 4 days. Cheers!

@jaysterling26 3 года назад

Nail on the head, Sir. Your redesign reminds me of my old trusty ani-digi Casio 2747 AW-80 ( 10 year battery!). On one hand I don't mind not seeing the digital read out too much - the analogue design is the big pull for me . Then again, I have the grey version with its clear display . I think g shock gives a clearer display on the AWG & doesn’t want to encroach/clear distinction with the casioak, which is more design lead (?). Perhaps more choice of clear digital display or original, the smaller ( unisex) size , more colours & solar is what Casio should be offering?

@simonwright6882 3 года назад

I watched Ab's video recently on the smaller model in white and thought it looked almost good enough to pull the trigger. On Ab's 6.5" wrist it looked perfect. I put the brakes on only because I'm sure there will be more colour ways in the future and then in unless I get impatient and grab the white one for the summer.

@JustOneMoreWatch 3 года назад

White looks good, but I will also wait for a grey or something as well.