For Military and Police smartwatches or watches with bluetooth are a security risk, and many of those folks will buy a “dumb” watch like this, so that is likely why they left it out. Not to mention much more battery drain which can be an issue when you are deployed/on assignment. I got this watch specifically because it didn’t have Bluetooth. Casio understands its customers.

I like the design. The size is very similar to Rangeman 9400, but the side supports on the backside makes it surrounding the wrist much better compared to 9400 which has a long flat surface on the backside. Definitely an advantage for people who don't have 20+cm wrists! It actually gives the impression of an updated Rangeman.

The simple tech is a-ok with me!

I just got one of these for Christmas and the display fades out when viewing at a certain angle. Looking at it straight-on it looks normal, but if I angle the face a little, the numbers fade out, not completely, just look less sharp/dark and more faded.

Bluetooth is a huge power drain and that's why they most likely left it out. I'm personally much happier to have Multiband 6.

@xpusostomos

8 ай бұрын

No, nonsense. The GG-B100 with bluetooth has a 2 year battery, the GW-9500 claims 6-28 months which is worse if anything. No, the reason there is no bluetooth is Casio are lazy MFers, and they lifted this from a very old protrek model.

@spirg

5 ай бұрын

Don’t want any connectivity w the phone !!!! Amen 🙏🏻 Casio watch buyer since 1984

@kabirh3626

3 ай бұрын

Bluetooth sucks

@hiteshgujarathi4636

2 ай бұрын

​@@spirg True. We have smart watches for that. No nonsense watches are always better.

@liolp808

2 ай бұрын

I am not sure why you guys are being intentionally obtuse about bluetooth on G-shocks. You DO NOT have to use bluetooth, it's an option that is there if you want it, and frankly, it makes setting up the watch a breeze. Also, for folks who do not get the atomic clock radio signal reliably, it is very convenient.

Casio should use “Memory in Pixel” displays in all their digital models. It looks so much better.

I have one.. I also have the big thick previous version..with all the crap features I don't need or use..this is the version for me.. thanks for the good concise review!

Does have second setting countdown? Biggest thing I do miss from rangeman is ability to set second countdown

Thanks for the video. Nice watch. You are spot on with the size thing. I am lucky enough to own a carbon fibre frogman which is 53 mm at its widest point. But it is so light to wear I never notice it.

Finally a ProTrek PRG-340-3 style Dual LCD!!!! for the compass, Baro and Alti complications. Basically the same guts..The Toyota version GW-9500TLC-1 $440.00 is cool. They teamed up with Toyota Land Cruiser and Auto Body..GREAT REVIEW.

The negative display versions of this watch are practically unreadable and only look cool in renders! This one here is the best version! 👍👌

I love mine!!!!!

2:05 what’s the difference between this and a “mud-master”?

@billybrashear1523

7 ай бұрын

Analog/Digital display on the Mudmaster series

is that a 9500 1er or 9500 3er?

@patricj951

Ай бұрын

1er

I’ll take the GX56BB1 or the GXW56BB1JF as all conditions gear anyday over the more expensive more complex models . Just my opinion man.😉🤘

Neat

$380 is pretty stiff, considering that its the same module as less expensive G-Shocks. What you are paying for is the large presentation, big time display and overall leg-tingle you get from it. Which is fine if you are willing to drop 4 bills on it.

Screw blue tooth waste battery

'Anyone find the watch ugly? its huge piece of plastic and small screen?? looks weird or ?

@Uneducatedopinion57

6 ай бұрын

Its an acquired taste

@patricj951

Ай бұрын

In my opinion it's not ugly. And I don't think the screen is small.

The display needs sorting Casio!

Citizen cz is better smart watch

Im torn on this watch it looks too much like a protrek than an actual mudman, prefer my og rangeman.

Good watch... but the negative display is atrocious you cant see it and this display (positive) is better but still not perfect if you change angle slightly it fades !! Come on Casio