- [Adam] Today a couple of Casio,
all-black, Square G-Shocks.
First, available in three colors,
I bought the black G Shock GBD-200.
Even if you have no interest in the training functions,
it’s worth any small price difference
over the traditional module,
due to the improved display if nothing else.
Plus, you get the benefit
of Bluetooth connectivity.
This has the MIP, Memory in Pixel,
LCD High-definition,
and high-contrast display.
The digits almost look like they’re printed on the lens.
I can read the display even from extreme angles.
Here’s the difference between new an old.
At night time, I can operate the large push button
for the LED light,
even when wearing running or cycling gloves.
And, there’s an auto-light feature
that can be enabled.
This works by raising your hand,
if it recognizes an angle greater than 40 degrees.
The GBD200 has a bacteria
and odor resistant urethane band.
There’s lots of adjustment holes.
These provide ventilation
and precise length adjustment.
It has a squishy, premium feel,
and this wave-shaped texture
to prevent the band adhering to the skin.
Although the watch looks imposing, actually,
square G-Shocks benefit
from a modest lug-to-lug measurement.
Meaning even on my small 7-inch wrist,
the watch doesn’t look oversized.
The strap kind of merges into the case.
So, I’ll measure the lug-to-lug from these pivot points.
I get around 42mm.
The case width 45.6mil.
And, I get 13.3 for the case thickness.
The strap near its thickest part is around 27,
and tapers down to 18.
After a few months with the watch
I do have a couple of negative.
When I set the watch down overnight,
or until next time I use use it,
it does loose its connectivity to my smartphone,
with one annoying consequence.
The auto-light turns itself off.
But it doesn’t tell me that it’s done this.
Which means tens of repeated failed attempts
to make make the auto-light work
when raising my arm.
If I want to use the auto-light feature
I have to go into the app setting and turn it on
every time I put on the watch on.
I can’t be bothered to do that normally,
so I don’t use the auto-light.
I find I can read the display anyway
in most conditions.
You only have to angle it towards any faint
or distant light source,
and it’s incredibly legible.
Next, whilst these things are famous
for being ridiculously impact-resistant,
that doesn’t make it a tough guy.
According to the owner’s manual,
it seems like, to me,
that this could be defeated
by almost every known element on Earth.
It says, “Do not wear your watch
while washing your hands or face,
while doing housework,
or while performing any other task
that involves soaps or detergents.”
It continues with warnings about leaving
it in direct sunlight for long periods,
and lots more stuff.
I feel like I’m trying to keep a Tamagotchi alive.
It even goes to bed at night.
Mine gets to midnight, and watch.
See? Sleeps!
So, you might consider a good field watch
made from more traditional materials
as an alternative for general outdoors use,
or as a beater watch, particularly if like me,
you don’t use the workout features much.
In fact, watch this space.
I have a great field watch to show you
in an upcoming video.
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Next up, perhaps the coolest looking
square G-shock, the DW5600BB.
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My Casio DW5600BB G-Shock Black Out Watch!
This iconic Casio G-Shock is instantly recognizable.
Here’s a look at the all-black version
I bought last year.
It pulls off an imposing and substantial appearance,
yet in fact, feels weightless.
At just 1.9 ounces, I forget I’m wearing it.
Let’s measure the lug-to-lug
in the same way we did previously.
Slightly smaller, at 39.
I get 43.5 for the case width.
And, the case thickness, 13.4.
The strap near the thickest part 26mil,
and tapers down to around 18mm.
Highly regarded as the most impact-resistant Quartz watch,
I don’t expect to break mine any time soon.
The patented Hollow Core Guard Structure
protects against impact and vibration.
And the curvature of the watch strap
protects against dropping it onto the case back.
The backlight illuminates the digits
of its reverse-color display.
It’s a great addition to a classic Casio collection.
You get a nice gift box
if you’re buying as a gift for someone else.