G-Shock GA-B2100 "CasiOak" Metal Conversion "Mod"

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There are lots of conversion kits for GA-2100 watches and other variations of the wildly popular “CasiOak” watches. Be careful to assure that the kit you buy will be compatible with your specific version of the CasiOak. I found a kit which was compatible with the GA-B2100 which I converted. This is the item I bought. a.co/d/eqblsSN
I chose a Custom Oaks kit because the price was attractive and because I preferred the overall look. Some metal versions include a false crown on the right side of the case and I didn’t want that.
I decided that this conversion was preferable to other ready-made options from Casio with metal bezels and bracelets. Why? Because right now there are no metal “CasiOak” watches available with positive LCD windows. Even if I decided to buy the negative LCD (or “reverse LCD”) offerings direct from Casio I could have to pay $400 or more for them. Instead, I found a deal on the black GA-B2100 for just $99 and I bought the Custom Oaks conversion kit for an additional $109. Not bad.
The conversion work itself was quite simple and the kit I bought even came with two screwdrivers to help me complete the task. It was very easy to remove the watch’s original resin band thanks to quick-release springbars which are standard on these versions. I merely had to remove four small screws before I could easily remove the original resin bezel. After that, all I needed to do was press the module into place on the metal kit and use four of the provided, tiny screws to secure it.
After I had the watch module secured in the new, metal enclosure, I used the provided, tiny screwdriver to remove one link from the bracelet. The watch now fits my seven-and-a-half-inch wrist pretty well. It looks fantastic. The functions, including Bluetooth connectivity, are working perfectly and, of course, the watch case now looks remarkably similar to the cases of authentic Royal Oak watches.

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  • @stevemoon2136
    @stevemoon2136 Жыл бұрын

    Without doubt these kits offer excellent value. Thanks, Greg.

  • @Rugyyyy

    @Rugyyyy

    6 ай бұрын

    skx gen 6 blow these dookie mods out the water no joke

  • @dire67
    @dire6711 ай бұрын

    I wasn't planning on modifying mine but this stainless look is fire.

  • @Meshtastic2024
    @Meshtastic20243 ай бұрын

    Good video buddy, yknow I am frankly amazed that nobody yet has not made a metal case like that but with a sapphire glass in place (replaceable obviously), all it needs is to be slight deeper to accommodate the module plus the sapphire glass on top.

  • @oktc68
    @oktc68Ай бұрын

    I recently did a Caution Yellow (GA-B2100CY ) ìin a black case, love the original Casio look but I don't do plastic or resin or whatever. I did consider the GM-B2100 but it's very shiny and I prefer the Caution Yellow dial (would have preferred a positive digital display) I still might get one and apply a brushed finish, but for now I'm enjoying the black stainless Caution Yellow.

  • @oomz1975
    @oomz19757 ай бұрын

    I've done this mod with the black metal version, looks so dope I absolutely love it.

  • @eric_in_florida
    @eric_in_florida4 ай бұрын

    That looks pretty fantastic. I'm surprised how many commenters don't care for it.

  • @Ed30675
    @Ed306758 ай бұрын

    Great review Greg...most helpful...

  • @mediaplayer2150
    @mediaplayer2150 Жыл бұрын

    Bella mod. Complimenti per turri tuoi orologi e la passione che ci metti. Continua coai

  • @skipinkoreaable
    @skipinkoreaable Жыл бұрын

    Wow! You did it. That was the knee-jerk reaction. Now it's time to watch the video.

  • @SuperMrgentleman
    @SuperMrgentleman Жыл бұрын

    I'm a simple man. I see a Greg Anderson video, I like and subscribe.

  • @talega1
    @talega1 Жыл бұрын

    Nice, pls let us know if the steel has any interference w reception.

  • @wb4514
    @wb45146 ай бұрын

    Casio recommends that you turn the tiny screws backward a few turns to get the screw to drop in the threads correctly.

  • @jamessmith6402
    @jamessmith6402 Жыл бұрын

    Great looking mod well done 👍

  • @sparkonthehorizon
    @sparkonthehorizon4 ай бұрын

    Great video, sir. If you can explain something in a way that even I understand it, you're doing a great job. Do u know if the metal band is also available in black or gunmetal?

  • @AlifieAbsinTh

    @AlifieAbsinTh

    3 ай бұрын

    Yes.saw a black version on aliexpres

  • @Qulynym
    @Qulynym Жыл бұрын

    Looks good. The only thing Im afraid is that some of those kits are not stainless steel. I’ve seen a couple of photos where this bracelet started to rust.

  • @deverian

    @deverian

    Жыл бұрын

    Where’d you see the pictures?

  • @Nathan.007
    @Nathan.007 Жыл бұрын

    Looks pretty great. It turned out very nice. The rose gold modification would be to my taste if I was ever to try this. Seeing how easy this mod was to complete would help me into doing this in the future. Have been looking at doing this. Great video.

  • @Sendo_Th
    @Sendo_ThАй бұрын

    This watch looks great, and what about the shock resistant?

  • @rpm3458
    @rpm3458 Жыл бұрын

    What is the make of ya mod strap so I know it fits my ga-b2100

  • @cemogimbey6326
    @cemogimbey63263 ай бұрын

    Is there any difference between a GA2100 1aer and a GA2100 1a1er? And does a mod for the 1aer fit for the 1a1er too?

  • @starndustone
    @starndustone Жыл бұрын

    Pour avoir fait ce mod, le problème est le réglage à taille du bracelet, très inconfortable, pas de réglages fins.

  • @cacaulaymulkin7724
    @cacaulaymulkin77243 ай бұрын

    i wish these cases had text on the bezel instead of those naff fake screws

  • @pauljosephbuggle3722
    @pauljosephbuggle3722 Жыл бұрын

    I like it but I think the weight difference goes against the concept of the watch. For that reason I wouldn't do it.

  • @dibiase9502
    @dibiase95029 ай бұрын

    Anyone know what generation this is? Or how to tell the different generations?

  • @kewintaylor7056
    @kewintaylor705611 ай бұрын

    Its normal to see many watch around there… But its weird to see someone wear watches on both arms….😂 Good demonstration anyway.😮

  • @SiRBov
    @SiRBov17 күн бұрын

    How is the pusher access? I watched the whole video but you didn’t mention that.

  • @loganholmberg2295
    @loganholmberg2295 Жыл бұрын

    is there a way to get extra links for it?

  • @hendraminggir2029
    @hendraminggir2029Ай бұрын

    i know its sounds weird but i have gst-b500 it is already stainless steel but i want to change the bezel into the black one the question is, does it similar to ga-b2100 or it is completely different watch? can you fit gst-b500 into this bezel?

  • @BobMillerHome
    @BobMillerHome20 күн бұрын

    Can you change the hand colors on the GAB2100?

  • @Turhaneris
    @Turhaneris5 ай бұрын

    Hi, What is the total weight of the watch after this process?

  • @wraith4648
    @wraith4648 Жыл бұрын

    Guys for the tough solar, if we change the watch dial face the solar function wouldn't work right?

  • @AdAstraStakePool

    @AdAstraStakePool

    11 ай бұрын

    Yeah, you are correct. If you change the dial on the tough solar version, you would lose the solar power function.

  • @sinoy1130
    @sinoy113011 ай бұрын

    hi! just wondering will the Ga2100 mod kit fit the GAB2100 ? because I heard the GAB2100 is thicker?

  • @oomz1975

    @oomz1975

    7 ай бұрын

    No it wont fit.

  • @tydshiin5783
    @tydshiin5783 Жыл бұрын

    Hmm, personally not too much a fan of the final result, but I do remember seeing some black colored cases that you can get if you would want it again

  • @liiontommy
    @liiontommy17 күн бұрын

    Does this make the watch bigger?

  • @nobat6351
    @nobat63516 ай бұрын

    It's not a gshock anymore unless you tell them its a gshock. If you want the AP royale oak style, there are lots of branded and chinese homages similar to the royale oak.

  • @dnystrom22
    @dnystrom22 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve got the silver all metal casioak and while it’s really nice, I’m not sure it’s $500 nice (I paid about $450). I guess they justify it by it being made in Japan with better fit and finish plus the screw down case back but for the price it should’ve had sapphire glass instead of mineral crystal. Not sure I would purchase it again if I had the chance. I think what you did by making an all metal yourself is a far better value.

  • @borregoayudando1481

    @borregoayudando1481

    Жыл бұрын

    nah, your GM has better shock resistance than a GA-B with the resin bezel removed

  • @qaching

    @qaching

    11 ай бұрын

    @@borregoayudando1481 lmao as if people drop watches all the time i have NEVER EVER dropped a watch

  • @borregoayudando1481

    @borregoayudando1481

    11 ай бұрын

    @@qaching okay, go daily a mechanical chronograph then. gshock is for people who routinely smack their bodies hard enough to leave marks on mineral glass. Like, on the daily. Brush watch against a metal door frame. Maybe ground the crystal into the cement surface while doing a burpee. idk why you even found this gshock related post if you dont need protection for your watches.

  • @qaching

    @qaching

    11 ай бұрын

    @@borregoayudando1481 LMAO I DONT KNOW HOW YOU LIVE BUT MY WATCHES TOUCHES NOTHING BUT AIR AND MY WRIST I HAVE G SHOCKS BECAUSE OF THE LOOKS LIKE GMT B3000D GST400 GM2100 NOT BECAUSE FOR PROTECTION SINCE MY WATCHES TOUCHES NOTHING BUT AIR AND MY WRIST AND MY OTHER HAND THAT PUTS ON THE WATCH

  • @borregoayudando1481

    @borregoayudando1481

    11 ай бұрын

    @@qaching this is some high grade copy pasta.

  • @micchan9894
    @micchan98948 ай бұрын

    very good

  • @aidanrc46
    @aidanrc46 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Greg my son is a big fan

  • @aidanrc46

    @aidanrc46

    Жыл бұрын

    His name is Thomas and he watches every video about 10 times

  • @sandsgrainofsand5320

    @sandsgrainofsand5320

    8 ай бұрын

    a bit much ey@@aidanrc46

  • @billsvette9150
    @billsvette91502 ай бұрын

    I'd rather hear you than the ticking clock, informative video though. Thank you!

  • @FiremanFrach
    @FiremanFrach Жыл бұрын

    I’m not a big CasiOak fan, but you do you.😉

  • @michaelsalvador9099
    @michaelsalvador9099 Жыл бұрын

    how about its water resistance after the change..

  • @GoodTimekeeper

    @GoodTimekeeper

    Жыл бұрын

    I never did anything to disturb the screws holding the back of the case to the case. There should be no change to the water resistance.

  • @HABIB_GH05T
    @HABIB_GH05T Жыл бұрын

    Does this mod still ensure the watch is waterproof?

  • @GoodTimekeeper

    @GoodTimekeeper

    Жыл бұрын

    I didn’t do anything to open the case or affect the seal on the back of the case, so I expect no change whatsoever in water resistance.

  • @qaching
    @qaching11 ай бұрын

    SKX MODS ARE THE BEST

  • @seatconnect224
    @seatconnect2247 ай бұрын

    with original black case much much better

  • @snooze02
    @snooze02 Жыл бұрын

    Can you do a face change?😊

  • @qaching
    @qaching11 ай бұрын

    I HAVE THE GM 2100 BUT IM BUYING A MOTHER FUCKING GA 2100 FORGOTTEN FUTURE EDITION AND MODDING IT WITH OAK MOD WITH WHITE STRAP

  • @johnskuttysabu7915
    @johnskuttysabu7915 Жыл бұрын

    Audemars peauge Royal oak.

  • @florind1587
    @florind1587 Жыл бұрын

    why do you have to make the strap that tight? It's not a leather strap. Bracelets are meant to be loose.

  • @Qulynym

    @Qulynym

    Жыл бұрын

    Agree on that. 1 thumb under bracelet rule

  • @gautthammohan5630
    @gautthammohan56303 ай бұрын

    Ok here's my Honest opinion "your wrists are huge" !!

  • @DanRC69
    @DanRC69 Жыл бұрын

    Definitely prefer Casios original design in metal, that one just looks a bit tacky, just trying to make it look like something its clearly not, its just not that great an idea for a G-Shock, it just looks WRONG.

  • @tydshiin5783

    @tydshiin5783

    Жыл бұрын

    Yea it just doesn't work especially with the positive lcd there The Bluetooth variant at least has a sunburst effect on the dial but it's too little on the case

  • @AndyJayLark

    @AndyJayLark

    Жыл бұрын

    The GM-2100 (with metal bezel and resin strap) costs the same as this aftermarket setup seen in the video but still retains the original inscribed G-shock etc writing on the metal bezel. With so many colour options from Casio and comparable pricing to the mod kits I’m hard pressed to find the benefit of these alterations. It is fun to take stuff apart and put it back together again, I’ll give You that. Perhaps Casio should release watches that need assembly by the user. 🤔

  • @fearless144

    @fearless144

    11 ай бұрын

    @DanRC69 facts 💯👊🎯

  • @zacharyearlly3375

    @zacharyearlly3375

    8 ай бұрын

    Idk I have both the gm2100 full metal and the gab2100 with the 4 gen custom oak mod and I’ve definitely prefer the mod strap over the gm2100 just on feel and finish and definitely get wtf where did you get that with the mod and it clearly still says g shock it’s clearly a homage piece not a try to be replica just my opinion

  • @IBGNW

    @IBGNW

    6 ай бұрын

    @@zacharyearlly3375I have tried the gm2100 metal and it is quite light compare to my seiko, what about the mod is it heavy or just the same? What about the wr and warranty is it void because of mod?

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