Proof the G-Shock Mudmaster GWG-1000 is Insanely Strong
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- Thanks for dropping by the StormRider channel. In this video I take you through a story about charging my G-Shock GWG-1000 MUDMASTER via tough solar. The video has two parts or elements, Part A is about the charging of the watch from ‘low’ battery indicator warning to ‘medium’ battery charge and then to ‘high’ battery charge. Part B talks about the effect of charging the tough solar in direct sunlight. It explains what the CASIO manual advised for charting the 5463 module used by the G-Shock GWG-1000 Mudmaster. Something strange happened when I did this and I thought I had broken the watch, but it turned out to be something much more interesting. I then recreated the issue again just for you loyal viewers, I hope you find it interesting. Please like and subscribe, it is much appreciated.
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On the StormRider channel I try to give you an indication of how different G-Shocks operate, the best models for different uses, 10 things I wish I knew before buying a G-Shock! As well ex explain what I think are the best value G-Shocks on the market, I.e. what are the Top 10 Casio G-Shocks under $200 you can buy
You will see G-Shocks transcend and become adopted by many different styles and cultures, just look at the Les Twins vs Rush Ball G-Shock real toughness Japan video where breakdancing professionals use G-Shocks, or see PradaG vs Smurf vs Stripes use G-Shocks. You see other athletes also use G-Shock such as Tiger Shroff
I also explain in some videos How to set a G-Shock Watch including many models such as the (5081). How to adjust time on G-Shock watch analogue digital How to set G-Shock hands
I am interested in the the art or making G-Shock watches including the g shock mudmaster GWG 1000 and gg b100
I will sometimes post a video about ‘top G-Shocks’, such as Top 5: Casio G-Shock watches for men and women and specific situations
I talk about special edition G-Shocks such as the Gorillas X releases
I provide Functions overview of different G-Shock models such as the awesome GMW B-5000 Full metal square - Awesome! as well as the Classic G-Shock DW-5600 series. I hope you find these kinds of videos useful. Please let me know your favourite types :)
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I've got one and I agree with you, the GWG-1000 MUDMASTER is a fabulous big comfortable reliable tank of a watch. It's a badass beast of a timepiece!
A fellow G-Shock GWG-1000 owner! If you own one you just know right. Nothing will break this thing. Thanks for the comment!
Best g shock mudmaster 1000 1a3 ever made I have this watch out of all my watches just can't ever take it off always gets comments aswell. Amazing watch
Absolutely. It's a very special watch and can put up with literally any condition day after day. Thanks for the comment Sir!
Absolutely right
Which colour strap did u choose
I've never seen a liquid crystal display turn itself on before, it looked awesome. Like a self healing robot or something.
Exactly! The first time I saw it happen it freaked me out lol
I have been pondering whether to get the Mudmaster gwg-1000 or Rangeman with a heart beat monitor. Your video is just amazing and thank you for testing it in that manner. I am edging closure to wanting the Mudmaster.
Thanks for the kind words man, I try to make videos people find interesting. I'm not sure if there is a Rangeman with heart rate monitor, although there are some G-Shocks now with the heart rate monitor. The Mudmaster is a great watch if you are pretty active and your watches get some hard wear. It's pretty big and heavy. The Rangeman GW-9400 is a great option if you want something a bit lighter.
Very helpful information my guy. Appreciate your time. 👍🏼🇺🇸
Thanks for showcasing the way the seconds hand behaves when battery is low 👍
Yeah, an interesting way they save power when it gets that low. Cheers!
Very-very-very useful video! Thanks!
Thank you very much for doing these videos for us 😀 👍 🇬🇧
I just purchased one of the watches on eBay at a good price, but unfortunately I’m not getting the manual with it…. So I’m watching videos until it arrives at my door.. Thank you for the valuable information on this video… if I hadn’t watched this video, and I had seen it go blank like that, I would have freaked out !!!!!! Thank you again for making this video and sharing your experience 😊
My pleasure Sir. But don't worry you'd be unlikely to make it go blank unless it gets really really hot! Congrats on the purchase... You will love that watch.
Thank you for the video, great content keep it coming. I ordered my GWG1000 only after watching your videos. Then I watched your other videos on the GA2100, since watching those videos I now have 3 GA2100 in my collection 😂😂
Haha. That's amazing man. I'm glad you became an adopter of the GA-2100 too, they are such a classy watch. What colours do you have?
@@stormrider1119 So, I've got the all black, black with white markers and then just purchased the grey version too. Thanks for your videos there excellent quality, you have a very unique way of presenting and really enjoy them, you present them as an actual user and not a reviewer if that makes sense. I like that you actually wear your watches and your not afraid of getting them dirty/scratched, just like me.
Thanks for observing exactly what I try to deliver, that being genuine and authentic perspectives on the great G-Shock watches by someone who wears them each and every day. To me that's the most truly valuable type of review. Great choice in the GA-2100s, glad you got the grey as I think it is absolutely beautiful and incredibly rare. Probably a collectors piece along with the triple black. I wonder what is next for you lol
@@stormrider1119 all depends on what StormRider sells me next 😂
@@kamrankeeb lol. Check out the G-9300 Mudman, no longer made but an absolute classic. I love mine.
Liked and subscribed, very fun experiment!
Thank you! I’m glad you found it interesting
Cool video! Cheers for sharing and taking the risk twice! I remember reading somewhere that it can take a maximum temperature of 70° but I certainly wouldn't want to try that out!
Thanks man, yes I think at 70 degrees it will basically cook the non metal components, I wouldn't want to push any further and from now on will keep it out of direct hot sunlight so long. Hope you are well, cheers!
@@stormrider1119 Yeah you certainly don't want to be doing that too often! Thanks dude! Likewise...!
Wow this watch never fails to impress. It is indestructible. G-Shock is the best.
Agree, it's another level or resilient. Cheers!
Also own the GWG. Can never leave home without it!
It's a superb watch man. The build quality is amazing, over engineering as it's best :)
Thanks for testing this so I don't have to 👍As a tradesman I love my GWG1000-1A3, I wear it grinding, working with dust and concrete, working on the car, it bashes against walls and metal and is unphased, the saphire protection was the selling point for me, flawless in any environment! The resin has some scuffs but hardly noticeable and that's what it's there for 😉
Absolutely agree. It’s simply bulletproof. The watch to wear if you put them through that kind of abuse. Glad you enjoy it as much as I do Sir! Cheers
Also you can put it inside of a transparent glass of water direct to the sun to recharge it, that will protect way more your watches' displays and will charge them not as fast as natural conditions but it'll do the job, water protects the watch from overheating
Excellent advice thanks man. I need to do an experiment on charging time in water is seems! Cheers!
Awesome explanation of watch
Thank you Sir
Thank you.
Hi, random question: Does the sensor in the GG-B100 contain mercury (for the thermometer and/or altimeter)? Thank you!
Monster of a watch 😁👍🏻
Absolutely Sir :)
Thank you sir very good advice
Thanks man, glad you found it useful... Cheers!
subscribed sr. keep up the good work, enjoying my recent purchase the little brother ggb100, looking to buy the gwg2000 hopefully by black Friday with some offer
Many thanks for the kind words Sir. Let me know if you get the GWG 2000. Looks stunning...
It's a very clever watch, love mine.
Arguably the best... Cheers!
Thanks for this!
Cheers Sir!
@@stormrider1119 Cheers, buddy!
When it comes to knowing about the other side to G-Shocks, you’re there, and this video was a hammer of content :) They can take a deal of heat, and leaving it in direct sunlight isn’t recommended because of burning yourself, also the sun does love to fade colours and dry out resins.... really good to see how the LCD performs in heat, and how the module goes into safe mode when around 60c
As for long term damage there isn’t any, as you have to think when the circuit board was made, it was flow soldered and that’s around 80c maybe more.
The only side that isn’t good with the watch overheating, is the silicon oils used inside, on the gears and especially around where the gasket are.
Charged quickly from ‘L’ which was very impressive, but then it does have virtually the whole dial as a solar panel ;)
Over 900 subs my friend, want to see 1000+ very soon ;)
Huge thumbs up and thanks for sharing more amazing content!
Thanks man, it was an interesting G-Shock experience that I thought people would like to see. Very good point about it not being damaged by heat as the manufacturing process has high heat too. I will avoid doing it on purpose again though; as you say the various components probably don't appreciate it. Hope your GPW project is going well...
@@stormrider1119 Cheers buddy... It was a 'typically you' in this video, and that's why I really want your channel to grow further, you really hit the topics I really have much interest in, and there's millions that are like minded for this content.... I have some great ideas, but you sir are really unique... we need you on 1000!!!!
The secret is to heat sink the watches in cool water in strong daylight being doing this for years, works a treat.
@@Phil5150Bower Now that's a great idea, StormRider you need to test that, preferably not with fizzy water LML ;-P
@@Phil5150Bower yes a couple of people have mentioned this. Fantastic idea, thanks very much for sharing I'm going to try it...
Hi stormrider how are you keeping my friend? I just want to say a big thanks for this video.. it’s really impressive your willing to put your beloved beast through this stress and twice! Knowing what it was like first time. I really appreciate your willingness to provide this i formation buddy 👏🏻 fair play. What a watch it is 😲 I can’t stop wearing my gwg -1000 1A3, I’ve purchased the black band for it and it looks so good with it. I was a bit annoyed with a certain video on CZcams recently wheee the top 10 g shocks were listed and I had to reply to the creator with disapproval that our watch was not in the list of 10, unbelievable! It’s definitely 2nd IMO with arguably the rangeman in first spot with it’s GPS capability and tracking. Just to give you an update with how the training is going, My eating is really good right now, my body shape has improved so much and I’ve dropped 2stone since I last messaged you, it’s been tough but good, I get lazy days as I work shift and motivation really is difficult a lot of the time as shiftwork and nights effect me. Having my 7year old boy stay with me every week is hard going but so good to have him stay. I need to get to the gym to push on as I’m not pushing myself hard enough I know I’m not.. I could press my slef more to start HIIT training when the weather is permitting as room in the house is very limited. It’s maybe excuses but I’m hammering press-ups and sit ups on a daily basis which helps a lot with the lack of gym time due to Covid and the lack of space I have.
Kev! I was wondering how you are doing mate. You lost 2 stone, that is incredible well done man. You must be feeling great. Keep up the good work but donr put too much pressure on yourself, just be consistent but don't feel you need to over do it every day. The good diet is critical though. So pleased you are well and getting after it! Onward! 💪💪💪
@@stormrider1119 thanks buddy really appreciate the support. Hey kettle bells and weights in general are so expansive they must be highly sort after especially with the lockdowns etc. I’m using my own body weight for now until I can pick up a rack of weights. press-ups/situps, HIIT . Hey take care mate all the best
@@kevwilliams1 bodyweight excercise is arguably the best because you can do an intense workout but less risk of injury. Burpees are brutal haha. Get after it man...
great video, i have this watch and i love it!
Those who have the G-Shock GWG-1000 Mudmaster know it's a crown of any collection. Cheers!
After a full charge , how long would it last until it runs low again?
I didn't use my watch for a long time. It was in the box. I decided to use it again. I took it out of the box. all functions had stopped. It says charge on the digital screen. How long do I need to charge? Will it return to normal? Or is it completely out of battery?
How long do we have to leave it in the sunlight for the battery to switch from the m level to the H level?
I just had a similar issue on my Rangemaster and Citizen Promaster during Christmas. My problem was a bit differan though. Sitting on the window sill (even inside) in a Canadian winter caused the watch to get below recomended temperature plus with only about 7-8 hours of sun during the day it took both watches about 2-3 weeks to get to full charge again. Lets just say all my solar watches are now store in a watch display case with glass so they always have some exposure to light.
Yes I think environment plays a massive difference. I imagine the charge rate during a typical Canadian winter isn't too high. Lol. Your display case sounds like a fine idea.. Cheers
Wow! I panicked for a sec just watching that. I mean, look at it coming back to life and forming the LCD. If that does not look super cool and sophisticated, I dunno what does.
This will stop me from having a stroke if I forget to leave my in the sun. (I live in Kuwait most of the year and temperatures here exceed 52 degrees in shade in summer).
What an utter beast and piece of engineering :)
Haha. That's exactly the feeling I had when I picked it up when the LCD was blank. It's truly remarkable it comes back to full definition in less than a minute when it's been 55 degrees plus, twice! So yes you don't have to worry about it if you ever leave it out in the sun it would seem. They are true tanks. I don't know what would actually break it to be honest.
@@stormrider1119 one of the appeals of G-Shocks is that feeling of knowing that no matter what happens, you can rest assured that it would keep on ticking. In my opinion, GWG-1000 is the toughest of them all. True tank as you have said.
Your right it's an amazing watch ⌚ got one today 🙌 yes and great video 👍
Congratulations on acquiring such a great watch and thanks for the comment good Sir.
@@stormrider1119 your welcome sir
Wow, interesting video. Do you think some of the others are ss resilient-like 9400 or gow2000, etc
Thanks man, really good question. Are you low key tempting me to test the same thing with my Rangeman too?! Lol.
Thanks. Today my GWG 2000 in direct winter sunlight , inside a metal box, reach 40° and i was worried 🙂
It’ll be fine I’m sure!
hey thx man.. i watched a lume war vid recently with some tritium tube watches included and thought hey i need one of those before remembering i already got a gwg1000 plus it got a cool serial number 221D007J 😁
Very spooky watching this I too thought I had broken my watch. I ordered a prg-6600yb from italy to the uk it has module 5571. When the watch arrived it had low power and once I set it up it had dipped below low and the hands ended up at 1158. No lad display. I wasn't happy after spending £ 300 on a watch. Eventually realised it was the battery and mine did exactly the same as yours. It seems a very similar module with a lot of similar features. For a couple of days the watch stopped at random times. A slight tap on the case brought the hands back to life. This then stopped and the watch has been perfect since. 🥰
Great to hear it! And from experience it doesn't need a lot of light to maintain a good charge. Glad you love the PRG :)
The prg is lovely with the green cloth strap. Keep up the good work.
Nice video, and good to know it still can work at 60 degree C.
I am looking forward to seeing you test the low temperatures in next video!
Yes I've tested a few of my G-Shocks in ice and cold plunge and the GWG-1000 is next on the list... Watch this space. Thanks for dropping by the channel!
You do allot on G shocks but have you ever looked into Protreks or even an Edifice? They share allot of the tough movements from the Gshocks and I've found them to be extremly durable as well. Perhaps not as durable as a gshock with the edifices but I was into Protreks before gshocks and with all the hiking and fishing I used to do I never broke one.
You know it's an area I need to explore. I have often looked at them but never bought one. Some look very cool and im sure they are very tough, legit adventure watches. I love a compass in my watch so I'm sure I'll be a fan. I'll look into them, cheers!
Thank You so much Dude, i was just wondering what would happen if i put mine out in the sun for too long.
I'm from Serbia, here summers are very hot and winters very cold. I got my watch in january and kept charging it on my led head lamp.
P.S. First 😂
Glad if was useful Zoki! So basically if you have the GWG-1000 it would appear to be indestructible no matter what you do to it lol. Although I personally will just charge it in indirect sunlight going forward just beacaue I don't want to stress it too much and it charges really fast anyway. Cheers!
I recharge my Casio solar powered watches overnight next to a low energy or LED lightbulb. I prop the watches so they are within about 1cm of the bulb. At that distance they barely even get warm, but take a good amount of charge. Less damanding Casios charge overnight. The MR-Gs take maybe two nights.
I put my gg b100 in a -20 degree freezer The screen had turned off
Because i left it in for three days, when I took to out the watch was Covered in a very thin layer of ice, So I rubbed the Ice Off the screen The screen wasn't working but the hands were In about 15 seconds The screening came back It was impossible to press the buttons For the 1st Is 20 seconds but then I was able to press them, When I pressed them The LCD screen was moving very slowly, when i went to the tech temperature reading after around 30 seconds it showed a temperature of -16,3 degrees,after around 5 mins it returned it normal,i was very impressed that it actually survived and returned to normal because i thought i broke it.
Thank you so much for the video !
I wanted to share with you my experience and hope you could help me into the right direction, My GWG 1000 has shut down completely and wont start, the only thing i get is the blinking sign " CHARGE " and after a while goes away even when i put it towards direct sun light or under LED light for hours on end, 3 days straight even and it still does the same thing and wont start up.
Does this mean the watch is broken and need technical help ?
That doesn’t sound right to me Sir. If it’s in sunlight for a day it should have a decent charge. Take it to your nearest CASIO dealer and ask for some advice. It also surprises me though because these things just never seem to have defects. Maybe there is a simple explanation we aren’t thinking of… Cheers Sir!
@@stormrider1119 I appreciate your reply ! Thank you so much and will take it to a Casio dealer
Original Smart Watch.👍🏾💪🏼
Yes! 🙏💪
This mudmaster was good for thin wrist bcse my wrist was very thin and i decide to buy this watch for the cool feauters of this watch
Hey mate my compass is flashing the reading instead of being solid . Why is this
That is awesome to know thank you 😎! Yeah I would be pretty upset 👍😂😂👊👊
Haha. Yes it freaked me out initially as you can imagine!
It’s a beast
Indeed it is :)
I've been a subscriber for a few months - seems to me this Mudmaster is your favourite G - your 'right hand man'.
I really like the build quality, compared to the new carbon core version.
What are you planning on picking up next? I have tried the MTGS1000 & can recommend this model as it slips under sleeves and has a very attractive dial. I think you should treat yourself to an MTG or MRG - the latter I doubt I'll ever own, as the outlay is to steep for me. I really enjoy your informative videos, thanks.
Thanks so much for the comment man. Interesting you mention the MTG S1000, I had the opportunity to buy one at a good price a while back and probably should have went for it. It's a cool looking watch and so much tech wrapped into it. I think the GWG-1000 is definitely in my top 5 but it's very situation dependent. For example, out and about smart casual I'll go GA-2100, wearing a suit Metal square, bike ride GW-9400 Rangeman, swimming G9300 Mudman. GWG for camping and tough outdoor workout. I have my eye on a very specoorc MR-G, they are beautiful and really hope one day I get the opportunity at the right price and the stars align. Cheers!
Thanks for the reply. I regret I passed on a new Mudman a few years ago for approx £100 new. Also I've some additional regrets, over choosing a GPW1000 over the GWG - this was a difficult decision at the time (3 yrs ago) - they were the same price.
My life isn't as active as yours - I use a GMW5610 as a daily beater. A GD350 for as a beater when the vibe alarm is required. The GPW is on my wrist most of the remaining time - but I never use the GPS to sync the time - as atomic is reliable & a temp function would be useful instead.
I've no plans to pickup anymore 'pieces' for a while - though the metal square w/resin band you have is v.tempting - but then there's the problem of having too many Gs and don't want to pickup something that gets little, to no use. Sorry for rambling. Thanks again.
@@freeatlast1963 not rambling at all man, I really enjoy listening to other people's perspectives. The GPW is a great watch and I think a classic. If you keep your eyes peeled I think you will see a G-Shock GWG-1000 at a good price either in store or on line at some point. Great deals do come up from time to time.
Is the Ghock GX56BB-1 The King
stronger than this. Mudmaster?
I have used an ordinary light (gooseneck LED spotlight) to charge my GWG-2000. And it only took a couple of hours to get to full charge. LED lights dont get so hot.
I used the IKEA NÄVLINGE LED spot light.
Good knowledge drop. Thank you GTR
The GWG-1000 is a "When The Sh!t Hits The Fan" watch.
Absolutely
I wish the GWG-2000 has positive display and bluetooth connection, and maybe a way to set different light on time, like 3,5,10 sections. i find positive to be more functional as its easier to read.
The impossible happened. I dropped my black GWG-1000-1A1 about 4 feet to the wooden floor and the watch landed flat on it's face. Both the hour and the minute hand stopped moving. I couldn't solve the problem and neither could the local watchmaker. That's it. Kaput. I managed to break it. However I think this watch deserves a second chance so I ordered a pre-owned, excellent condition GWG-1000-1A3JF from Japan.
Respect for second attempt 👍
Haha. Yeah brave or stupid of me :)
Do you keep your watch on PS mode? Thanks
Indeed I do generally. I had been playing around with the settings on the GWG-1000 before I put it away for a while though and that's why it lost its charge over a few weeks. If I had PS mode on during that time I imagine it would not have gone below medium.
POSITIVE MINDSET!!
Always
In the winter I place mine under a LED lamp to keep the charge high.
Yep, good move. The solar cell works on any light source so that will definitely help. Thanks for the comment
@iPeter that sounds like a very cool idea
So.. what happens if you have this watch on your wrist and you spend time outside on a sunny day? Is it overheated constantly?
No when on the wrist you are moving and it goes in and out of shade etc. This happened because it was left in an environment you wouldn't want to stay in without seeking shade. If that makes sense... Cheers!
@@stormrider1119 Got it, thanks mate!
I ordered a gwg-1000-1a and its coming tmr!
Awesome choice! I love the 1a version, one of the slickest colour ways avaliable. Let me know how it is when it arrives. Cheers!
@@stormrider1119 will do mate!
If you own any other watches, better make space for the new favorite watch ;)
@@stormrider1119 woah it truly is something else... this is the watch that I can just toss around and not worry about! ~ that dial is beautiful and the sapphire crystal is so clear!
@@edisonsiew5450 congrats man! Yep its an engineering masterpiece and looks darn cool also. Enjoy it!
using a white LED light also able to charge all tough solar Gs, way safer than leaving it out in direct sunlight as it could fry the internals due to heat
Can you let me know where I can get a strap like this one? Is it available aftermarket? I think it's fabulous
Is that cork?
If I remember it correctly you can boil any g shock and it will still work?
Haha. I wouldn't be surprised but I'm not gonna test that one with my beautiful GWG-1000 lol
Plus, with a little chicken flavoring, it makes a nice broth.
To avoid overheating in hot summer light you need a towel soaked with cold water and a white kitchen plate. Roll up the wet towel to the size of the bracelet, put the watch around the towel and align its face to the sun on the plate to recharge. The water in the towel will evaporate and keep the watch from overheating. The plate is just there to keep the window sill dry. Keep at least 8 inches (20 cm) distance to the window and you'll be fine. That's how I recharge my Rangeman in summertime.
Awesome tip John. I will definitely try this if I need to charge one of my G-Shock quickly via direct sun. Many Thanks for the useful comment!
@@stormrider1119 Thank you. I found this tip at the CZcams channel " Bush Camping Tools", very useful and informative channel concerning a great variety of topics.
@@pzakp311 great, thanks for the tip I'll check out the channel
it happens to my Casio aq-s810w also I leave it at sunlight for few minutes cause its very hot the screen turns dark and recovered thinking it was toasted but it's completely fine lol
58 degrees C? Do you live on Venus or Mercury?
The biggest killer of solar watches is killing them over time by allowing them to overheat in full sun. i've done several videos on how to avoid this. Over heating as u found out also buggers up the LCD as will below -10C for these guys. The problem is with resin cased watches is that they are not good at conducting away heat (except the newer carbon impregnated PEEK resin models because carbon impregnated PEEK is a better thermal conductor. Use my evaporative cooling method in my vids, u can leave it in full summer sun and should be fine and it will charge very fast.
Will you do a video about how to clean your G-SHOCK?
Good question! I don't really clean my G-Shocks very much as you can probably tell, lol. But I need to do that more so maybe will do a video on it when I do. Thank you for the comment :)
Well, first you get a pole to strap it to and a pressure washer...
@@MyMarsham haha, good start I say :)
This colorway is rare people are selling it very high on *bay higher than their retail price when released
Indeed, way over original RRP. Sometimes crazy prices. It's a seriously cool watch. Thank you for the comment
@@stormrider1119 $1000 used is the cheapest I see on *bay. Thanks for the video.
I have had this watch for over 4 years, only issue I have since moving to Spain Costa del Sol. Is that the radio control signal does not work, no signal here 😡. Please change the ground coverage Casio 🙏🏻
That's frustrating, did you see the video I did where you can set it via the special app that is synced to the Japan radio signal? It really works well, it's a little fiddly but a fun little project. Glad to hear from another G-Shock GWG-1000 owner who loves the watch :)
@iPeter the emulator is a great option indeed. Its worked for me nicely when required
Your watch's power is fed by its capacitor and the battery charges the capacitor.
A capacitor stores the energy and has just a 14 day power reserve. It is best to store g-shock watches in northern facing light here in North America.
Thanks for the info. When Power Dave (PS) mode is on the charge does last a lot longer. The watch hibernates and can stay charged for months when in a dark environment.
@@stormrider1119 It would be my understanding that since your battery recharged in a relatively short time, your battery was not very low but your capacitor to power the watch was extremely low.
Keeping a solar g-shock out of total darkness is best in my opinion. :)
@@artemisXsidecross ah I think I understand. I'm definitely no expert on the subject of charging tech so I'm sure you are right. For me it has always been trial and error to see what works most effectively for charging. :)
Great informative video.
Thanks mate.
I place my watch in a cup of water just enough to submerge it up to the top of the buttons and place in direct sunlight.
@@automotiveoscilloscopediag2227 thanks so much for the kind words man. Yes a couple of people have mentioned this 'heat sink' approach and I'm definitely going to try it! Cheers!
I love G Shock funtionality.But the thickness is quite obvious.
Check out the GA-2100, one of the thinnest G-Shocks out there... Thanks for the comment :)
This happens to mine all the time i leave it charging in the car with me and it get near 120 when it comes on
Interesting, thanks for letting me know and commenting. So definitely sounds like it causes no long term issues :)
This watch is amazing.
And casio knows it (pricetag).
So 59 celsius would translate to 138.2 fahrenheit degrees for those in the U.S. what is.
Thanks for that man :)
@@stormrider1119 You got it
G-shock is an old scholl prodution type, in a time where things were made to last... unfortunately, today things are made to be replaced.....
Absolutely agree man. There is no way your average smart watch today will be around in 10 years. My G-Shock G-9300 Mudman is going strong 11 years later. Awesome bits of kit.
Developers gives 100% guarantees that this watch survives Nuclear War and zombie apocalypse
Lol. The only thing left will be the GWG-1000 and cockroaches :)
@@stormrider1119 😜👍
@@stormrider1119 100%!..but not so sure about the cockroaches😜
The best way to charge your gshock gwg is using uv c led. You can find it if you bought the uv tempered glass for your phone. It used for hardened the glue, and it can used to charge your gshock. More safety and no heat for the gshock. Try it for yourself. Thx
Great advice thank you Jonathan. I will give it a go!
So I am thinking about getting one of these, and you are tell me , nothing wrong with the watch, but .. it does not work properly !!! .. how much does this watch cost.. do you see the problem in what you are saying ?
It’s a protection mechanism in the crystal display when it reaches a temperature most watches would break. It’s working great despite huge amounts of abuse over the past 7 years or so. I love mine. Not a single thing wrong with it.
@@stormrider1119 So the watch not working is a protection thing from the heat?
I live in Arizona where it gets to 120 degrees , and my Gshock, keeps and going, and just about any other watch I have, including a mechanical wind up watch.
The summer's in Arizona gets so hot you cant touch metal with out it burning your hands, you have a British accent, I grew up in the UK, the UK does not get that hot.
Something is wrong with your watch, my Gshock is 11 years old, just saying.
Get some nail clippers ASAP my dude!
Noted Sir! :)
There is a huge difference between light and direct sunlight that creates heat. Room light is enough to recharge it. It is a expensive watch and I wont risk destroying it that way.
Yes, it is clear room light definitely provides a charge and you don't need direct sunlight. So unless it's very low I agree best to do it the least stressful way and not overheat the watch.
I don't think it will any harm to the watch or battery. I experience the couple of time.
Please comment.
Un piccolo suggerimento. Mai lasciare sotto il sole intenso gli orologi a carica di luce perché è chiaro che il surriscaldamento li può danneggiare specialmente se hanno il display lcd. Personalmente i miei radiocontrollati "in titanio" a carica di luce, quando occorre, li metto sotto una lampadina a LED da 6w a luce fredda quindi di colore bianco ad una distanza di 30 centimetri. Ottieni lo stesso risultato, anzi migliore, e non si riscaldano assolutamente. Ma neanche il porta lampada riscalda più di tanto.
Me also panicked when lcd went blank :)
Haha. A dramatic moment :)
I left my Casio King on a window sill to charge here in Arizona and that day it was 118 degrees fahrenheit (48 celsius).......I melted and destroyed the insides......
Interesting. I guess some watches just cannot cope like a G-Shock can
@@stormrider1119 It was my Casio The King GX56BB-1 ....Square Box ...
@@MannyScoot ah ok! Good to know. Interesting
Zombies Apocalypse is New Normal in 2022 after dose by dose so get your G Shock ASAP
The rechargeable batteries do need to be replaced on occasion just like any other battery. They don't last forever.
Check the under water presssure test? Glass cracked at ca 3000 (yes 3000) meters.
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Blimey. Incredible stuff.
i always charge my solar gshock in the glass of water. its safer that way for the lcd
Guys, all you have to do is to buy some stronger LED bulb, >10W and put it for example in the lamp and then point to the watch and very near it and thats it
This is weird, i visit sauna with my oled display amazfit trex watch and it takes heat easily, going strong for almost 2 years, no overheating. Also from sauna straight to cold shower, takes abuse!
thanks for the tip otherwise I would have done the same
why dont you put in shade out side,putting it in direct sunlight will obviously do that.
It was an experiment to see how quick it would change in direct sunlight. I didn't know it would get so hot of that would happen to the LCD. It's all about learning :) . Thanks for the comment!
I have this watch but with the dark green strap,
It’s my favourite watch but I never wear it! I want to keep it immaculate as possible.
I do use it at night however to check the time,
Boost the lume before bedtime👍🏻
Very OCD, sorry.
I do have other G shocks I wear plus a GA 100 as a daily beater.
Give me a G Shock anytime over a smart watch.😉
Well it is a thing of beauty so I totally understand why you keep it so well protected. At least you know if you do use it it is pretty much the most resilient watch on the planet :) They are simply superb...
@@stormrider1119 100% true GWG 1000s are a thing a beauty which are treasured dearly, they are getting very hard to source now, hence the high premiums they fetch, plenty of very good fakes out there too! I should know as I purchased one from a well known UK retailer for £600, my alarm bells rang when I checked out the lume which as you know it’s very bright on these watches especially on the dark green band variant, the lume was basically none existent, just a very faint glow on the hour and minutes hands.
The middle dial crown only moved the hour and minutes hands, the digital display was just day, date stopwatch and alarm.
The light was very poor quality, the button recessed too far which made operation too uncomfortable, BARO and TEMP dial never moved it was fixed in place.
It was a very good looking fake probably the best I’ve ever seen but none the less it was still fake.
I think what had happened was a previous customer purchased an original GWG 1000 then sent fake GWG 1000 back for a full refund and keep the original GWG 1000, it was that good of a fake return inspections where none the wiser.
If you was interested I could send you the images of the fake GWG 1000 compared to my original and still the very best GWG 1000.
No worries if not,
Keep up the good work.
Oh man I would have sh*t myself If my LCD did that and didn't know
Haha. That was pretty much me when I first picked it up. Proper sinking feeling...
@@stormrider1119 I actually use a full spectrum LED grow light to charge my solar watches in the hot summer when the sun is too intense. It has the same Lux as the sun on an overcast day, uses very little electricity and is
cold light because it is from an LED
Very interesting, I need to look into that, thanks for the tip!
Pays to consult the manual. Could have been a disaster.
Absolutely!
Did the watch melt under direct sunlight 😂
Haha. No it didn’t thankfully
This watch it’s the end of the world watch
Zombie apocalypse watch lol