I got this as a gps receiver of last resort. Everything you say about it is true, I can attest. The solar function when used in equatorial sunlight works flawlessly, used it daily in Thailand to log travels and did not need to use the cradle again until I reached 30 deg latitude. Its very hardened gear, I have bumped, knocked and banged it... still near mint condition. Subjected it to days of sea water and uv... no issue and even a bike accident... still fine. When changing cities, no need to manually adjust location or wait for am broadcast.. just let it see the satellite and it is instantly adjusted. This is my new favorite companion.
One thing didn’t is still not clear to me: can it be used as a fitness tracker for running for example? I know it will not give me my HR. However, if I can create running routines in it based on distance and/or pace, for example, this would be the ultimate watch for me
As someone who 'ventures into the wilderness' weekly I would not recommend replacing your handheld gps and/or plb with this or any other smartwatch. Please don't rely on this to bring you back home. Hikers get lost when they make unplanned deviation from their intended track, rough weather can deny access to the track you are familiar with and rough weather can come any time they want in the mountains. A to B tracking only works if nothing goes wrong.
My girl wanted to buy me a watch for present and we went to casio shop together to choose one, but after having Suunto ambit3 peak Sapphire on my wrist that day, I couldn't see anything that this rangeman is worth the 1000$ price compared to the Suunto. Actually the Suunto except the battery that need charge (its pretty tough battery btw), is way better watch and with way more accurate tools. Also the build of the Suunto is on a next level (higher). When I saw the Frogman though and I touched it, saw the screw back case and the premium quality + the fact that it was on discount for 950$... couldn't resist and now I own it! :} My advice: if you have to buy G-shock, go to the store, watch them closely, feel them and then buy. Don't do it online, because you will not understand what you're probably missing
That is very true. Checking videos and photos don't do the justice. Same for me when i bought ambit 3 peak sapphire. Once i held it in my own hand a felt its quality and mass i was sold.
Let’s face it, the small percentage of smart watch users don’t all go into the wilderness. Uses are mainly for workout tracking and notifications, not taking out your phone every time it buzzes. The rangeman is for the outdoorsy kind of consumers, and don’t get me wrong, it is a wonderful watch. I’d rather have one proper smart watch and one survival watch! Nice vid btw👍🏻
If you wanna buy another G-Shock: always check Watch Geek first. And if you have a G-Shock: always check Watch Geek also. Literally never saw a bad review or tutorial from this guy. So ... thanks again and keep up the great work.
I used this watch once to get away from a T-Rex, and at night, when Batman was chasing me, I used the barometer to predict the weather while I got away. The coolest part was, Aquaman couldn’t go beyond 200M under water, while I was calmly looking at the time. Also when I was hiking once, I fell 3 story building, thankfully, my G Shock was fine.
Yes!! I've been waiting for you to do a video on this watch. I got mine earlier this month after waiting half a year to be able to afford it. Couple of things people should also know about this watch is that the alarms and timer are so quiet. If you're a person who frequently uses their alarms like me, forget about it. You won't even know your alarm went off unless you're in a very quiet place. The watch won't even give you the option to make the alarms louder. Also, no hourly chime. Really, Casio? Y'all couldn't add the hourly chime? Nearly every G-Shock is supposed to have this feature. And why make the alarms so quiet??? For anyone worried about whether this'll fit you, I have a 5-inch wrist. This fits me to the second to last hole of the strap. Would recommend to adults only, for sure. But either way, this watch kicks ass!! Just wish Casio had thought it through a bit better. I'm still gonna use my watch anyways.
SOFTWARE UPDATE: Just an FYI that the GPR-H1000 received an update, which enables much faster satellite connection. Massive practical improvement. I'm so impressed with this piece, and it's usability now. IMHO, it's an issue that should've been addressed before release in that I believe damage was done to the reputation of both Casio and the Gshock/ Rangeman name. That said, this watch is now a complete workhorse for me. I love it. Hope you do a review and tutorial on it as you're literally my favorite watch reviewer. I don't comment on your vids much but still am appreciative of the work that goes into them. Most informative, great demeanor. Peace! Is peace with an exclamation mark oxymoronic? (It's a word. I just invented it) They're ALL made up, no? I digress... again...PEACE!
I’ve never had any problems reading my negative screen. In fact it’s something I look for in a G-Shock watch but I have heard a few people on RU-vid mention. Maybe something I’ve gotten used to.
Watch Geek I bought this watch because of your review. I wish you could do a review for every Casio worth mentioning, also please review some Ediffice and Citizen as well. Thank you for the nice work, and please keep your habit of posting nice genuine reviews. It was quite the search for it, I got it from Gioiapura it for 488euros after some free discount codes. Before I had the GG-1000 but this is more comfortable for me due to its soft rubber. It is very impressive and it does get noticed around, and the size for me is perfect as I am a big guy 1.9m, even my wife (which has a very elegant style) said it looks good on me. I have decided to get all of the masters of G watches to own as a collection.
Why this tipe was my favorit ? Because; 1. Monday not Mon. 2. Tuesday not Tue even some just Tu. 3. Wednesday not Wed even some just We 4. Thursday not Thu even some just Th. 5. Friday not Fri even some just Fr. 6. Saturday not Sat even some just Sa. 7. Sunday not Sun even some just Su.
another good review of a watch. the gpr-b1000 its not my favorite, its a little bit too expensive. i am happy with my gw-9400-1er ( Rangeman ) :) thumbs up dude!
Note: If you get lost *more than once* away from home anywhere (city, town, woods, National Park, the local forest, etc.) You really don't need this watch, a survival knife, or another life saving device. You need to stay at home because you are a very poor planner and *are a danger* to yourself & others with you. If saving your life is what this watch is for get one of the other Casios. Just saying. *EDIT:* Happy upcoming Independence Day on the 4th of July.
@@whosspyingonme And two (2) more important things because electronics can fail for many reasons (high mountains, storms, battery failure, lost, water damage, etc.): 1. Carry a manual compass & know how to use it 2. Learn the many ways of how to find your way to help by just reading the environment (the suns positions, finding & following a creek/stream's downward flow, etc.). Stay frosty
Thank you very much for taking the time to do such a detailed review nice job! I've been wanting to get a gwg 1000 for a while now. As I much prefer an analog watch. But I work in the outdoors in this thing would be very very handy. I definitely love the solar feature.
Thanks to you and others videos like this a few months later I bought it. And this year I lost my equipment regarding a storm in the alps and the only thing which drove me back to the vivac was this watch. The best 800 EUR spent.
I agree with the huge size, this is angular Monster. Casio should try to fit module to the size similar to PRW7000 (which is on my wrist now), then I think more people and me will be interesting to buy ;) For now - no way
hope V.2 will have better crown or at least less scrolling with the crown. also the sensor cover is independent from the bezel which makes it a bit prone to be snapped out!
Do you work for Casio ? Shit, let us all know everything about the B1000 2 !....... If this is expensive, if they do another one you think it will be cheap ? Moron
idk how I feel about it, in many ways it took everything I loved about the original Rangeman and dialed it up to 11, in other ways it completely bodied the aesthetic value the original Rangeman had as well, it looks like a frisbee.
I would love a solar Square with a simple GPS where-am-i-feature... or maybe even simple text-only-navi like "Point A; 2.3mi NNW"... but this is nearly as big, as the first Casio GPS watch the PROTREK PRT-1 xD
You never know when you might need it especially in Australia a l9t of people die in the bush from cars breaking down and getting lost looking for help
Definitely not for "most of us". Just for "some of us". Few times my Garmin Epix saved me getting involved in a storm or a desert. Not for Mall people, even we can be lost in a lot of them how big they are :). To be lost between milions of tree, can happen everywhere, not only in the jungle.
Ok. Saw this on Amazon for 800$. I'm thinking this is some special edition or something. This watch deserves the price it commands although I still wish it were. Little cheaper. I guess though if your hiking into unknown parts you had the money to begin with to get you there so this price isn't a problem. Good idea Casio! :)
Seems like the ultimate survival watch, but I've only been able to find the black red version in the west. I'm not a huge fan of that colour combination and I haven't been able to find any deals for the alternative on the internet yet. I'm really tempted, but I plan on waiting until summer before buying it, hopefully the price will go down (I doubt it given the popularity of the watch) or Casio releases some alternative colour scheme for it by then.
Hey Buddy, if you are looking for another colour, there is one more green colour strap available in this model difference is of colour. Let me know.if you need that green colour, we are located in India and we have that colour as of now.....
Aamir Malik Woah! I’ve looked everywhere for this watch in india. I was told by the official reps at Casio that this hasn’t been released yet. Do you mind telling me the going rate for this watch on india?
Dear thrallingFRglory, the current price of watch in India is rs 64,995/- If you are looking forward to purchase this watch, let me know it's available in India, Inorbit Mall, Malad(W), Mumbai-400095.
Only it's even BIGGER 😂😂 I got one in for a review and although it wears smaller as it has a less bulky look, if is actually slightly bigger on paper 😁
The only thing i dont like about this watch is that it doesnt have a sig alarm , hourly time signal.. That is crazy , what like did they forgot to put it or what.. I definetly love that sig function.. As it reminds me when it needs without having to look at the wacht every time like a primitive person, when an hour has passed.
Honestly I prefer g shocks without the hands. Looks better in my opinion. I save the hour a min hands for my more professional watches. Not for my everyday beater
Thanks for your thoughts on the new Rangeman. I find the size too big for me, as it is for you. Hopefully Casio will come up with smaller versions in the future, and fix some of the limitations like the large 1 second increment on the stopwatch (why not 1/100 like most other Gs, or even 1/10?), the lack of an hourly chime, and the inability to set the moon and tide functions without the app (which you mentioned). Regarding negative display Casio watches, I highly recommend the GD-350-1B. It has the best negative display I've personally seen on any Casio. It's nearly as good as a positive display, which is not usually the case.
2 things that disappoint me in this watch is the lack of micro seconds in the stopwatch and the alarm is barely audible. I woke up late due to it. Mudmaster's alarm is better. Though i love the design and the bulky size. Thats what attracted me to it.
thats because of the ceramic backplate. Those watches do not have dedicated speakers, rather they have vibrators on the backplates and just vibrate the backplates to make noise. But ceramic make less noise than steel because of its rigidity.
It would be pretty sweet I would hv to take it to jeweler and hv them chnge colors kno s dials and screws to suit my taste hopefully the next one will.come with a full color led screen.
And then there was the garmin instinct solar to out do this watch in almost every way... at least that’s my opinion. I’d love to see a video on it and your thoughts on how it compares.
My Gamin has built in GPS doesn’t need cell connection to work and last 14-15 days on full charge. Plus the Garmin only cost me 200$. I go into hiking hit start and it auto tracks me then shows how to get back to my starting point
@@geepreston7292 I have the instinct. It’s pretty basic no touch screen and the map is just a line directing you on navigation but the battery life is awesome. In my opinion though G Shock is Billy way better though
He's a friend of mine, and he had his channel removed but re-uploaded videos on his new channel. Here's the tutorial in all it's glory: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hiGE0O9Ft3c.html
The reason why it will be not any smaller is... They couldn't find Tony Stark. Yeah is a big watch. Even in the shop only display a single G Shock rather with other G Shocks in the same cabinet. I agree with you, there are no perfect G Shock. Hey... Your Frogman still have the keeper protector film!
I was almost ready to go and buy this watch until I watched this video. I'm a G-Shock collector with over 100 watches. Definetly too BIG and since I do not hike , it would be a waste to spend the big dollars to own this watch only for it to just tell me time and end up in my display case for years. I own many watches like the original Rangeman , Riseman , Mudmaster , Gulfmaster , Frogman , Mudman , ect. and those watches have just about everything the new Rangeman has , like : Barometer , Altimeter , Temperture , ect.
Why should i own 10 watches, when i can own only one. And none of those G´s have functions like the Rangeman. GPS alone makes it unique. So does the construction. What´s temperture and ect by the way ? Lol
Hmm - for such dedicated collector i think its heresy not to get the first G-shock or Casio , for that matter , with navigation on the basis of it being "too big"
Can anyone tell me how this compares to the GSW H1000. (Smart watch) in features and functionality ???? And also to the WSD F20/30 (smart pro trek) And also to the GBDH1000 (G shock Move ??). I believe this is the real question at 🤚
Without a shadow of a doubt, if it’s not perfect, then it’s the best ever made, until a successor is made. Note; I wear reading glasses and here when size matters, though😉 Further elaboration; if I lost my reading glasses, while running away from wild predators in the jungle or the wilderness, then how will I be able to read what’s displayed on the watch, to follow the correct route to safety 😎 Example: That fat white dude from the Jurassic park movie, who manipulated with the computer system, when running away got killed or eaten by a reasonable size dinosaur, because he lost his reading glasses, and was unable to assess the danger he encountered properly 🧐
Nice watch but if you live in nordic countries you can forget the solar charger. Im from central Europe and my DW5600 is at its minimum charge most of the time, so solar is not for me. But it might be great if you live in t-shirt countries.
What’s another less expensive Gshock or Gshock like watch that has a lot or some of these features? Best hard everyday use, dependable “survival” solar powered watch under 3 or 400$??
I have a question for you my man I have a bout 15 G shocks and some of them need new batteries what do you recommend I do? do I send them into Casio do I send them to a Casio authorized dealer? can a regular jeweler fix these babies what do you recommend?
